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Yesterday, 1:46 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Dust bin sensor to power down collector in WorkShops

I considered adding a second sensor, but ended up going the easy route first and adding a bunch more strobes. So far that is working for me. With...

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Yesterday, 12:01 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Best practices for trimming a pocket door: craftsmanship vs. practicality in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use the trim head screws, countersunk 1/8 or 3/16 and then use the wax putty used for furniture repair to fill in the countersinks. You can find...

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01-16-2021, 5:27 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Dust collection in small shop - Pegboard and preventing dust from collecting behind in WorkShops

If you want to use pegboard, just leave an inch or so gap at the bottom. If the dust ever builds up to the point where it's a problem or bothers...

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01-15-2021, 11:29 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

Enjoy......

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01-15-2021, 8:31 PM

Paul F Franklin started a thread Anybody try Norton's Mesh Power sanding discs? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The use some sort of ceramic abrasive. Wonder how they compare to Abranet? Roughly the same price point.

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01-15-2021, 8:25 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread very old Leigh vs. new Leigh jig in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also have a very old Leigh jig; may even be that exact one. Like you, I used it very little as it was such a pain to set up and every time I went...

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01-14-2021, 2:48 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Legs for heavy desk / table top in Design Forum

That first set you link to have a roughly 8x8 mounting plate...that's pretty good I would think. Your top is thick enough you could use hefty...

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01-14-2021, 2:40 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread drum/spindle sander for drill press in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the rigid also and love it. Both Triton and grizzly now offer belt/spindle combos that look like clones of the rigid at around the same price...

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01-13-2021, 11:22 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread drum/spindle sander for drill press in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Until I got my benchtop spindle/belt sander I used a drum chucked in the drill press. Works OK for light/occasional use, but because the drum...

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01-13-2021, 12:18 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Extending Tables On A Jointer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

When I have really long stock to joint, I use two of these: It's a bit of a pain to set them up, but they don't have to be perfect. And they...

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01-12-2021, 7:49 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread ?'s re: mudroom built ins in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes, let the bench top extend out a bit so it looks the upper cabs are resting on it (and they will be). You may want to consider a similar detail...

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01-12-2021, 12:40 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread So Happy Birthday to me, let's talk Septic tank pumps in Off Topic Forum

FWIW, it's often the switch that fails on these pumps and they can usually be replaced. I have redundant outside sump pumps to drain my foundation...

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01-12-2021, 12:35 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread ?'s re: mudroom built ins in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I agree with Adam about having the top extend past the sides. Then I suggest using end panels as shown below to give a finished look to the benches:...

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01-12-2021, 11:43 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Got all the joinery done for my desk carcasses, total of about 320 mortises (domino) plus panel grooves. I'll finish dry fitting both desks up today...

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01-11-2021, 2:30 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Need tips to use a dado stack in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't understand why the blades rotating slightly during cutting changes the alignment such that you have to move the fence. The rotational...

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01-11-2021, 12:51 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Gempler Tool Racks On Sale! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Those racks are very handy out in the barn as well for shovels, picks, etc. I have a bunch of them out there. They are easy to mount and very...

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01-11-2021, 10:52 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Bowling Alley Maple Lanes - Guaranteed Nails? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

One of the guys on the current shopnotes podcast episode was talking about his benchtop made from a bowling alley section. You may wish to check it...

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01-11-2021, 10:45 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Slides for very wide drawer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

By wrap around the sink do you mean the front of the drawer will be the whole width, but the back of the drawer will be 3 sections, two deep ones on...

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01-10-2021, 10:55 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Glue up question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I haven't looked at the cabinet in question, but is it possible to split the glue up into two or more steps? One side and the back, and one side and...

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01-09-2021, 3:18 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread rail and stile size on bathroom vanity in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So.....if you have full overlay doors and drawers, why not go frameless except for scribe strips on the sides and make the doors and drawers half...

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01-09-2021, 12:36 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread How do I update profile? in Forum Tech Support

Click on settings (upper right), then edit profile (left menu)...

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01-08-2021, 10:54 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Dust bin sensor to power down collector in WorkShops

The answer, of course, is it depends. It is mostly the case that a circuit *designed* to run on 24 volts will draw less current than a similar...

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01-08-2021, 10:41 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Jessum TS Stock Guide in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There have been several threads about these recently you may want to look for. My summary: Work great for holding stock down and to the fence. ...

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01-07-2021, 11:34 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Grounding to a power outlet / screw in WorkShops

The ground plug adapter you link to is a perfectly reasonable way to access a ground connection. You are correct that there is controversy regarding...

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01-07-2021, 3:54 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread This amazing piece of mahogany!!! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Unique and beautiful! Will make a gorgeous table.

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01-07-2021, 1:01 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Dust bin sensor to power down collector in WorkShops

My kit from Oneida came with a Banner QS18vp6d sensor (which works well for me). It has both NO and NC outputs. The NC is not used in the standard...

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