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Yesterday, 8:48 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread How much do you run your dust collector in WorkShops

Yes it runs when making dust, how much of your shop time is that? In my shop that's 5 to 10% of the time.

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Yesterday, 8:43 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread amp draw meter in WorkShops

200 amp service means 200 amps at 240 volts. You will need to add the amps connected to 240 volts plus 1/2 of the amps connected to 120 volts.

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Yesterday, 9:30 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Compressor kibitzing invited in WorkShops

If you think you might get into sprayed finishes that should be considered now. You might want an oilless compressor.

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Yesterday, 8:49 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread amp draw meter in WorkShops

Malcolm I think you have found the right tool for Eugene. It takes a little installation and it may not fit into a main panel so there's that. Nut it...

21 replies | 669 view(s)

Yesterday, 8:16 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Some things are not going metric in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Router collets, table saw and shaper arbors, pipe sizes, ceiling tiles. Of course it is possible to specify them in metric units or in both but...

5 replies | 481 view(s)

03-05-2021, 7:45 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Self stacking outfeed for TS? in WorkShops

Land them in a cardboard box in batches of 8 to 10 and get on with the job. A fancy setup might save you 15 minutes less the time and money you spend...

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03-05-2021, 7:29 PM

Tom Bender started a thread How much do you run your dust collector in WorkShops

In my basement shop I run the dust collector about 5% of the time, air cleaner about 10%. Lots of hand tool work and layout etc. I don't start it up...

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03-05-2021, 2:13 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Workshop Heater in WorkShops

Sounds like you have some insulation in the ceiling plus a ceiling and floor. For occasional, short term uses, adding insulation will probably be of...

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03-05-2021, 9:06 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Looking For Layout Help in WorkShops

My shop is not table saw centric, it's workbench centric. That's where most of the work gets done and I can walk all the way around it. The SS...

6 replies | 575 view(s)

03-05-2021, 7:51 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What's your favorite bench top material? in WorkShops

I agree with phenolic as some have suggested. It is waterproof and holds up great. Stuff slides easily and it cleans well. Very scratch resistant. ...

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03-04-2021, 6:44 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Walls... in WorkShops

I paneled my shop with prepainted paneling. It has no strength so fasteners must find studs but it was quick and easy and it looks good.

31 replies | 2154 view(s)

03-04-2021, 6:31 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Perplexing breaker trip in WorkShops

While it has no effect in this case, I think you have an error in your load estimate. A garage door opener probably draws more like 4 to 8 amps. ...

12 replies | 897 view(s)

03-04-2021, 7:26 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Porch screen for the shop in WorkShops

You might make a practice screen 9 1/2' wide first. You can then cut it down to 9'.

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03-03-2021, 10:01 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Moving Attic’s Collar Ties Higher in WorkShops

An engineer will not advise raising the ties unless you replace the structural strength. That bit of vertical framing will not do it. It might help...

18 replies | 1036 view(s)

02-28-2021, 8:40 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Providing quotes to potential customers in Woodworking Business

Start with a reality check. Tell your customer that a nice new good sized kitchen will cost as much as a new car, a nice one. That may save you...

46 replies | 2424 view(s)

02-28-2021, 8:31 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Nice Little Table Saw Gift - Need to ask some advice on fine tuning in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Nice shop David.

8 replies | 613 view(s)

02-28-2021, 8:15 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Collinite 885, 845 paste waxes for table saws, jointers etc. and silicone in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think WD40 contains silicone.

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02-27-2021, 5:58 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Space saving planner? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the older DW733 with the 2 sharpenable blades. I made a jig to let me sharpen them and I have a spare set. It takes about 20 minutes to change...

3 replies | 345 view(s)

02-27-2021, 5:40 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Vacuum presses at higher elevations in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If your vacuum will generate 25" Hg at sea level it will probably only draw 21.5" at 4300 ft. It's a function of the difference between 0 and your...

12 replies | 461 view(s)

02-27-2021, 9:08 AM

Tom Bender started a thread Roundover in Design Forum

I round over most edges, it has become a reflex for me. Sharp edges just seem unpleasant to the touch. When accidentally bumped there can be injury...

7 replies | 381 view(s)

02-27-2021, 8:48 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Oops, I reversed my pins and tails in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The drawer back probably sees more stress than the front because stuff in the drawer slams into it when the drawer is slammed. Whack! and the glue...

27 replies | 1272 view(s)

02-27-2021, 8:12 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Collinite 885, 845 paste waxes for table saws, jointers etc. and silicone in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Auto manufacturing paint shops are really careful about silicone. Every product brought on site must be certified silicone free, even during...

28 replies | 964 view(s)

02-26-2021, 11:23 AM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Novice woodworkers, looking for Jointer advice and opionions 8 or 10" Benchtop in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi David Space is valuable, don't squander it. My shop is 250 square feet and nothing needs wheels. Like Lisa has done, I work without a jointer. I...

16 replies | 646 view(s)

02-25-2021, 11:36 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Stumped. Anyone know how this is done? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Houses had very little water for washing things and not a lot of flat spots to store things. These probably didn't get very wet very often and...

29 replies | 1417 view(s)

02-24-2021, 8:26 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread What's your oldest woodworking machine? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well this is only half a machine. It's the base from a Ben Franklin Trim O Saw, maybe from the 1800's. It had flat belt drive and a small clunky...

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02-23-2021, 8:36 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Slow close drawer slides that are easy to open in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Matt, please keep us posted on this.

7 replies | 343 view(s)

02-23-2021, 8:33 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread retractable wheels in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What Jamie said. Anything else makes little sense by comparison.

7 replies | 544 view(s)

02-23-2021, 8:30 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Knot hole: fill or not? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I disagree with you all. The unfilled knothole is stable. Filling it with something that may not move the same as the rest of the top could stress it...

16 replies | 649 view(s)

02-22-2021, 8:58 PM

Tom Bender replied to a thread Build a router table cabinet from scratch or start with a shop stand? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wow, those are some impressive setups.

20 replies | 1211 view(s)

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