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Yesterday, 7:25 PM

Jim Becker started a thread Project: Quick Coffee Table in Woodworking Projects

My younger daughter and her SO recently asked for a small coffee table for their "diminutive" apartment. They even provided plans... My...

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Yesterday, 5:37 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

"Productive" week in a sense for me, outside of several days of sciatica pain that was "not fun". :( The week started out with being the "rock and...

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Yesterday, 5:27 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Another "which one?" question in CNC Machines

Sharp corners are indeed possible to engrave on metal like that with a CNC using V-Carve techniques and appropriate tooling. You can absolutely...

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Yesterday, 5:15 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread And POOF! It Was Gone! in Off Topic Forum

My singular response about the "why" for when many threads like that get removed from view comes down to something my mother used to teach..."It's...

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Yesterday, 5:08 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Replacing a MacBook Pro with Newer in Off Topic Forum

That's similar to mine, Bill. I've been very pleased with it...and paid a bit more for it new, too. :)

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Yesterday, 12:02 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Milwaukee adds a Track Saw to the market in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Festool also has the cord manager and recently updated it. If I'm not mistaken, one differentiator with the Kreg is that it's a left-blade saw,...

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Yesterday, 11:55 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Replacing a MacBook Pro with Newer in Off Topic Forum

Another reason I suggested the 2019-2020. I believe the keyboard was updated. I have a 2019, although I rarely use the on-board keyboard. It's not...

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Yesterday, 9:46 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread How can I eliminate flex in door jamb? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'd likely pull the trim and put in additional shims/blocking to stabilize the structure. That and insure that the proper type and length of screws...

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Yesterday, 9:39 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Replacing a MacBook Pro with Newer in Off Topic Forum

Go newer if you can...2019-2020 Intel based. Better performance and longer "OS life" left. Check Apple.com for refurbs. OWC also sells reconditioned...

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Yesterday, 9:36 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Question about UJK Parf guide system in WorkShops

Keep in mind that some formats of clamps designed to be used with MFT-type surfaces are not friendly to the thicker tops. You might consider putting...

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Yesterday, 9:35 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Milwaukee adds a Track Saw to the market in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Alex, I can appreciate your concern. The thing is that a lot of folks who are using these cordless tools now have more than enough batteries to...

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Yesterday, 9:29 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Mesh network question. in Off Topic Forum

Actually, from a market tier perspective, it does make a little sense. "Relatively speaking" a huge majority of folks (at least in the US) cannot get...

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07-03-2022, 7:06 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Milwaukee adds a Track Saw to the market in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Festool, Makita and now Milwaukee use compatible tracks. I "think" Mafeil is also compatible, too. DeWalt has its own design track which is very...

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07-03-2022, 5:34 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Router Table Advice in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I missed this thread previously. One thing I want to mention is that right now in my temporary shop, I have my BenchDog Cast iron router table top...

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07-03-2022, 5:28 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Adding a DC Drop to the Shop in WorkShops

{rolls eyes} about the nailing...

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07-03-2022, 5:26 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Milwaukee adds a Track Saw to the market in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I believe that's the cost with the Packout, etc. They will be offering the bare tool, too.

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07-03-2022, 11:09 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Stanley garage door opener misbehaving in Off Topic Forum

The change in sound level was pretty amazing, Curt. So much so that I'm about to re-lubricate again (one year in) to keep things that way! Garage...

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07-03-2022, 9:29 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Question about UJK Parf guide system in WorkShops

The majority of the "surfaces with lots of holes" that a system like this is designed to create are only a single thickness of 3/4" or 19mm-ish sheet...

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07-03-2022, 9:23 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Milwaukee adds a Track Saw to the market in General Woodworking and Power Tools

For folks invested in the Milwaukee platform, it's a real plus. It's good to have another choice on the market for folks. While I'm a "Festool guy",...

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07-03-2022, 9:17 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Mesh network question. in Off Topic Forum

Alan, it's not unusual for there to be limited or no backward compatibility with devices like this in the industry...'nature of the beast. Mesh...

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07-02-2022, 9:12 PM

Jim Becker started a thread Milwaukee adds a Track Saw to the market in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Milwaukee just had their pro user/influencer event and one of the biggies revealed is a new 18v Fuel powered track saw. It looks "very worthy" and...

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07-02-2022, 8:51 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Capital One Shopping in Off Topic Forum

I use Rakuten...formerly EBates. Kind of a similar thing to what Capital One is offering.

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07-02-2022, 8:48 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread 3D Scanning Service - Check This out in CNC Machines

The cost isn't huge, Richard, and considering the time savings and repeatability, totally worth it for unique contours like that. Click on the link...

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07-02-2022, 8:43 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Garage cost...are you kidding me? in WorkShops

Post 57...pardon the expression. :) https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?298314-Garage-cost-are-you-kidding-me&p=3201111#post3201111

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07-02-2022, 11:51 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Adding a DC Drop to the Shop in WorkShops

10' wall pre-build panels. That's how Tuff Shed does it.

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