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03-23-2023, 11:59 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread What 10’ sliding saws should I consider? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If I have single phase 230V, in my garage, if a saw requires 460V 3 phase, is that something I can generate? I have VFD's for my lathe and CNC,...

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03-17-2023, 6:56 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Vacuum Clamping in General Woodworking and Power Tools

PM Sent..................................

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03-16-2023, 9:43 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Vertical Fence in CNC Machines

Nicely done, I'd love to do something like that, but I'd have to build a completely new cabinet, so I'll just have to remain a bit jealous. :)

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03-09-2023, 1:51 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread MFT/3 value in shop with table saw and miter saw ? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes, except I got mine from TSO products in FL. https://tsoproducts.com/jigs-fixtures-guides/parf-guide-system/ujk-parf-guide-system-mark-ii/

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03-09-2023, 1:00 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread MFT/3 value in shop with table saw and miter saw ? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a workbench that I use a MFT style top on. The MFT top is a little larger than the bench so I can clamp it when necessary to the bench. I...

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03-08-2023, 8:38 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Finish sanders? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a couple of Festool 125 sanders, love them. Both at battery powered, run about an hour on a charge, but I also have the AC adaptor when I know...

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03-07-2023, 8:56 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Inexpensive way to ship a small woodturning lathe? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A Oneway 1224, although considered a small lathe, probably weighs in around 300lbs and is quite bulky. I purchased one locally (Nashville, TN) and...

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03-07-2023, 8:50 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Looking for good shoe recommendations in Off Topic Forum

I'm also a Sketchers wearer. They cushion well and are light weight.

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03-06-2023, 8:21 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread New router table and Incra TS LS questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I converted my Incra from Imperial to Metric as part of my 2020 New Years Resolution. Nice thing is, with the ability to mount several different...

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03-05-2023, 9:21 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread New router table and Incra TS LS questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've had the Incra LS Positioner on my Sawstop for about 4 years. I just love being able to set it precisely, using the scale, every time without...

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03-05-2023, 4:46 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Anyone Use a 5" Cordless Orbital Sander? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have two Festool 5"/125mm cordless sanders, but with an AC adapter option. Love both of them and would replace either one if it quit on me.

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03-04-2023, 1:44 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Coolant (Cocktail) for water cooled spindles in CNC Machines

Water Wetter + distilled water? I ran that in my Ducati's as antifreeze was not allowed on race tracks.

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03-03-2023, 12:40 PM

ChrisA Edwards started a thread Coolant (Cocktail) for water cooled spindles in CNC Machines

Just wondering what kind of fluid, for those of you with liquid cooled spindles, are using. And also for the tubing, do you have a favorite. I...

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03-03-2023, 12:22 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread So here's a dumb problem: where to get a trailer hitch for my Escalade? in Off Topic Forum

Looks just like my 2007 Escalade, thought they were pretty much standard on all Suburbans, Yukons and Escalades. Orlando to Moab, UT.

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03-02-2023, 3:20 PM

ChrisA Edwards started a thread Looking for a Tool (Sanding/Rasp) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A few weeks ago, there was mention of a tool, used for sanding. It was kind of like a steel blade with the (carbide/diamond) grit bonded to it and...

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03-02-2023, 9:42 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Time For Some Cast Iron Clean-Up in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Is this different fro the Johnson Paste Wax mentioned above? It's available on Amazon

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02-28-2023, 8:39 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Looking to buy a new bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My new Grizzly has a drum brake, part 36.

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02-28-2023, 8:21 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread C Channel for dining table build in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Shortly after the 9 minute mark

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02-28-2023, 5:08 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Balky Woodpeckers Router Lift? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Is it their PRL-2? If so, Woodpecker's will service it free of charge, but you have to send it to them. It has a nylon gear, used for fine...

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02-28-2023, 1:05 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Homemade Vacuum clamp in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm in the process of 3D printing a bunch of these for trial use on my CNC

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02-27-2023, 11:25 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread WTB Jointer or Jonter / planer combo in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Hammer A3-31 listed in TN ...

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02-27-2023, 11:54 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Homemade Vacuum clamp in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a couple of vacuum pumps that I use on my lathe and when vacuum bagging. I was thinking I could utilize my air line rather than having to drag...

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02-27-2023, 9:07 AM

ChrisA Edwards started a thread Homemade Vacuum clamp in General Woodworking and Power Tools

After seeing this video, I purchased the plans, but the plans did not specify any info on the air pressure to vacuum device or the size of the rubber...

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02-27-2023, 8:46 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Who has the best deal on T-Track? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for posting that video, there's a lot of clever, simple jigs in that. Now I'm off to make a vacuum clamp table..

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02-26-2023, 10:55 AM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Looking to buy a new bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've struggled with plan D, my go to is plan E and F (Elves and Fairies)......

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02-25-2023, 4:40 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread Looking to buy a new bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Here's my Grizzly bandsaw being delivered last week. First attempt, the driver could not get the pallet jack under the Grizzly small pallet. Second...

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02-25-2023, 1:57 PM

ChrisA Edwards replied to a thread For Sale: Clearvue Cyclone in SawMill Creek Classifieds

You might want to state where it is located.

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