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Yesterday, 11:30 AM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Thoughts on a new workshop in WorkShops

Could you add to the greenhouse/flower shop part of your business? A bit farther from the house but you could write off the building as expansion of...

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02-17-2019, 7:26 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Thoughts on a new workshop in WorkShops

I would stretch the two car garage at least another dozen feet and take that 12 feet for the shop so it's an L shape and almost doubled in area....

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02-17-2019, 7:16 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Progressive Lenses vs Trifocals vs Bifocals for Woodworking in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wayne did you try the multifocal contacts? I find them to be great and much better than the multifocal from a few years back. Optometrists here will...

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02-17-2019, 3:17 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread upsize motor on Laguna lathe in Turner's Forum

Thanks I'll keep it in mind should I ever need one.

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02-17-2019, 1:18 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread upsize motor on Laguna lathe in Turner's Forum

You could get a portable generator and the 220v lathe until you have the barn wired and then either sell it or keep it for extended power failures.

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02-17-2019, 11:45 AM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread What is everyone's favorite dado blade and why??? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I saw a set of those at Western Saw here in Saskatoon and the 8" set is over $450Can. I will have to wait a bit before the asking the Ministress of...

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02-16-2019, 7:14 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread 6" sewer PVC fittings? Anyone have an online source for them with decent prices? in WorkShops

That same Amazon sold fitting at $14US is $25US to Canadians.

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02-16-2019, 3:28 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Extending Length of Router Bit? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Try Whiteside or some of the other good bit suppliers or matching bits for metal working (slot cutters). ...

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02-16-2019, 1:04 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Progressive Lenses vs Trifocals vs Bifocals for Woodworking in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've been wearing glasses since the mid sixties and hate them but your eyes are what they are. About a decade or so ago I started to need reading...

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02-16-2019, 12:25 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Strong light weight wooden box for shipping? in Neanderthal Haven

You could buy a gun case or two for rifles/shotguns and remove the foam. Stuff your clothes in it for the trip over and when there buy a cheap duffle...

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02-16-2019, 12:29 AM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Drilling 6/6 nylon in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Best to do it on a metal lathe but since you don’t have one how about a wood lathe. Chuck the nylon in the chuck and drill a 3/16” or 1/4” hole...

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02-15-2019, 10:59 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Would this work as tail vise scew? (T8, 4 Start acme thread, 3D Printer Screw) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You’re right it’s closer to 5/16”. I sit corrected. :)

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02-15-2019, 3:45 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Would this work as tail vise scew? (T8, 4 Start acme thread, 3D Printer Screw) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There is free shipping until the 20th of Feb. Something to note: A multi-start thread has a steeper lead angle so while faster doesn't apply the...

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02-15-2019, 3:28 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Would this work as tail vise scew? (T8, 4 Start acme thread, 3D Printer Screw) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You sure it wouldn't be easier to adapt one of the vice screws LV sell? Would the pipe vice work? ...

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02-15-2019, 3:15 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Would this work as tail vise scew? (T8, 4 Start acme thread, 3D Printer Screw) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Only for the very lightest of work. Bench screws are usually in the range if an inch in diameter. Same thing in a metric size is 25mm. 8mm is a...

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02-15-2019, 12:45 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Has anyone ever seen this type of dust collector? in WorkShops

If you are using PVC maybe the ones below. I searched 6" PVC flange and there were lots. Might have to open them up a touch or pack the pipes...

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02-15-2019, 12:18 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread PM1250 Micro Dust AFS in WorkShops

There is a less expensive alternative to the Dylos. They are available through other buying sites so shop around. ...

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02-14-2019, 7:16 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Has anyone ever seen this type of dust collector? in WorkShops

Pull the wye off the intake and get/make a single 6" pipe entry to the impeller. It will be more efficient.

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02-13-2019, 1:35 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread please advise on veneering concave curve in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I haven't done it but how about a sand bag. Heat it to set the glue. A metal shoe attached to the bottom of a clothes iron would give more contact...

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02-13-2019, 11:46 AM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Here's someone who really wanted their tools... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Don't overlook the possibility the guy works for or owns the helicopter company and using the helicopter at a grand or two an hour could be cheaper...

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02-12-2019, 6:20 PM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread effect of curved vs straight inlet into DC? in WorkShops

It was on a forum long ago (maybe Knots) and I can't remember which.

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02-12-2019, 11:08 AM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread Rivets In Woodworking? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If using pop rivets put a small washer under the tail so it squeezes it instead of crushing the wood.

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02-11-2019, 11:56 AM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread effect of curved vs straight inlet into DC? in WorkShops

The original owners of Clear-Vie tested one of their cyclones all the way over to horizontal. It separated dust just as it would normally except for...

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02-11-2019, 11:47 AM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread PM1250 Micro Dust AFS in WorkShops

Thanks. It is a touch of a pain but phone designers aren't thinking about our needs when they make them. One thing you can try to ensure the pics...

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02-11-2019, 12:55 AM

Peter Christensen replied to a thread PM1250 Micro Dust AFS in WorkShops

With my iPhone I just go to the bottom of the page and select full site. Then reply to the thread and Go Advanced. Below the reply box in Manage...

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