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03-17-2023, 10:03 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Wood River Hand Planes in Neanderthal Haven

I’ve owned old Stanley, WR, LN, and LV planes. When I made the decision to go with LN/LV planes, most were only $50-$100 more than the WR...

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03-16-2023, 10:49 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Can the dead vote? Non-political in Off Topic Forum

I recall that ballots are secret for two main reasons. 1. A secret ballot prevents voters from getting paid to vote a certain way since there is...

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03-08-2023, 9:36 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Oliver machinery in General Woodworking and Power Tools

15” planers are all basically the same. Points of differentiation include price, warranty, infeed/outfeed table style, cutter head, and paint color....

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03-08-2023, 4:42 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread SawStop in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My used Grizzly G0623X was $3K in 2021. I was considering a SS but this popped up on CL 3 miles away and I'm glad I went with it.

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03-08-2023, 9:44 AM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Oliver machinery in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks all for the feedback. I buy used machines almost exclusively and have never had a motor issue... which got me thinking maybe what I'm...

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03-07-2023, 6:00 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Oliver machinery in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Plenty of those types of complaints for other brands as well. Given the higher volume of Grizzly units sold compared to Powermatic or Felder, I...

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03-07-2023, 3:56 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Oliver machinery in General Woodworking and Power Tools

ehhhh has anyone had their non-baldor motor die? I have a hard time believing this is true since most major tool manufacturers are actually just...

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03-06-2023, 10:28 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Pocket Knife recommendations? in Neanderthal Haven

That’s an $86 knife in 2023 dollars.

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03-06-2023, 10:24 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Why the belt sander and not a plane for the hand cut dovetails? in Neanderthal Haven

Trading precision for speed is a cost cutting measure in my experience. Not a judgement, just a general fact. Loose fitting drawers are quicker...

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03-06-2023, 4:49 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread SawStop in General Woodworking and Power Tools

haha some people must not have that "voice" in their head...

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03-06-2023, 1:53 PM

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

Thanks Greg. I’m curious to see what you think. My Grizzly sliding table saw has a very rudimentary rip fence, and I’ve often thought about...

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03-06-2023, 1:50 PM

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

I pick up the Milwaukee version as a free tool, tried it, and sold it. IMO power tools that are operated continuously, like sanders, aren’t the best...

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03-06-2023, 9:45 AM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread SawStop in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for sharing James. I think its important to share these stories to keep the rest of us thinking about what can go wrong. Even if you have...

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03-05-2023, 9:40 PM

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

Thanks Derek. For sure a micro adjust on the router table can come in handy. Might be nice for sliding dovetails, etc. The whole fence system...

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03-05-2023, 12:29 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Beading advice in Neanderthal Haven

That’s a neat joint Steven, I’ll file that in the mental index of wood joints. Although I’d probably split the spline during dry fitting and ruin...

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03-05-2023, 12:23 PM

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

I’m curious why anyone would need the features of the Incra TS fence system? Perhaps if you are working off detailed plans with precise...

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03-03-2023, 10:58 AM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Buy new now or wait in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Saw a 10% off promotion for Jet/Powermatic a few days ago which I haven’t seen run in a year or two. Is this the beginning?

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03-02-2023, 4:18 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Payments via PayPal, Venmo and Zelle in Off Topic Forum

That's great news in my opinion. When people and businesses cheat on their taxes, the people who are honest pick up the tab. And I say that as a...

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03-02-2023, 7:43 AM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Beading advice in Neanderthal Haven

Thanks Jim and Derek! I’ll give it a try. The Morse code gave me a chuckle.

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03-01-2023, 9:32 PM

Keegan Shields started a thread Beading advice in Neanderthal Haven

I purchased a few beading cutters for my small veritas plow plane. Any tips to make some nice crisp beads? I’m getting some tear out in soft maple...

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03-01-2023, 9:23 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Veritas Plane in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I’ll take the cabinet scraper. Pm inbound

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03-01-2023, 7:50 AM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Used Machinery Pricing in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Probably will depend on where you live. Here in central Texas, the newest 15” HH powermatic planers are listed at $4k and sell for around $3k.

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02-26-2023, 3:06 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Pocket Knife recommendations? in Neanderthal Haven

Benchmade with an Axis lock. Closest thing to a fixed blade knife I’ve found in a pocket knife. They have different sizes/styles for different...

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02-25-2023, 10:20 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Standby Generator in Off Topic Forum

Thanks for the recommendations. I don’t need one now but may in the future if we move.

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02-25-2023, 5:30 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Standby Generator in Off Topic Forum

Any recommendation on brands?

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02-24-2023, 11:34 AM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread New router table top in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Very cool! What did you have in mind for a fence?

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02-23-2023, 12:20 PM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Disposing of old computers and tablets in Off Topic Forum

The goal of drilling is to drill through the platter (spinning disks) inside, not just puncture the outside. Although at this point, we are...

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02-23-2023, 11:28 AM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Lie-Nielsen Availability in Neanderthal Haven

I received an in-stock alert today on the #3. Looks like they are working down their email list. based on how many they release each day.

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02-23-2023, 7:54 AM

Keegan Shields replied to a thread Disposing of old computers and tablets in Off Topic Forum

Conventional hard drives with spinning platters are assembled in a clean room to exclude dust and other contaminants. Start drilling holes in things...

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