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Yesterday, 10:03 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread My Rigid Planer is "obsolete". Can't find rollers...... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for the update Michael!

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Yesterday, 7:53 AM

Roger Chandler replied to a discussion Renewed Admiration in group Grizzly Green Monster Group

The two chucks I have cleaned, look new now, and I will probably clean all 9 of my chucks over the next few months as I use them. Btw, even though...

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Yesterday, 7:52 AM

Roger Chandler replied to a discussion Renewed Admiration in group Grizzly Green Monster Group

I was in the shop for most of the day yesterday, and that G0766 was so smooth and powerful, giving solid performance, and was a pleasure to turn...

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Yesterday, 7:50 AM

Roger Chandler started a discussion Renewed Admiration in group Grizzly Green Monster Group

Mostly in the last few months I have used my G0800 beast for turning. Actually, the side of the shop where my G0766 sits has been stacked up, and...

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01-14-2021, 8:02 PM

Bruce Page replied to a thread Newbie Here Question about Donations in Forum Tech Support

Raye, welcome to SMC!

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01-13-2021, 11:07 PM

Steve Schlumpf replied to a thread Keith Burns - Passed due to covid-19 in Turner's Forum

I always considered Keith my mentor as well as my friend. When I was first starting turning he emailed me and offered encouragement because he could...

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01-13-2021, 4:32 PM

Bruce Page replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

More Indian Hills

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01-13-2021, 1:40 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Keith Burns - Passed due to covid-19 in Turner's Forum

I saw on FB that Keith had caught Covid and his wife had too. I read yesterday that he had passed. I offer my prayers and thoughts for him, his...

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01-13-2021, 6:07 AM

Roger Chandler started a thread Keith Burns - Passed due to covid-19 in Turner's Forum

It is with saddened heart that I report on Keith's passing. Keith had a signature hollow form and finial stye work, and was one of the nicest...

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01-12-2021, 2:29 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread live edge walnut coffee table in Woodworking Projects

Very nicely done Bill!

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01-12-2021, 2:26 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread WTB: Looking for a hefty skew for woodturning in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I have and use the Alan Lacer skew for heft. Here's a link:...

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01-11-2021, 4:22 PM

Roger Chandler replied to a discussion Here's a G0766 Mod in group Grizzly Green Monster Group

Very cool modification Harold........provided one sees any necessity to do such a mod. Stock configuration works perfectly fine for me. ;)

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01-10-2021, 9:11 PM

Bruce Page replied to a thread LED light conversions in WorkShops

I’ll be following closely. I have 8 4ft/4bulb florescent fixtures in my shop ceiling that I’d love to switch out to led. I’ve switched everything...

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01-10-2021, 7:19 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Note to self, buy gloves to use when handling raw lumber. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just before I retired in 2011, my employer issued "cut resistant" gloves for everybody, several pairs. I was using a pair a couple years later while...

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01-10-2021, 3:40 PM

John Keeton replied to a thread Yellowhammer Bowl Gouges in Turner's Forum

James, no opinion on the Yellowhammer tools, but using files to fashion turning tools can be problematic. Files are notoriously hard and brittle,...

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01-10-2021, 3:21 PM

John Keeton replied to a thread Improved Side Clamping Honing Guide? in Neanderthal Haven

Rob, interesting clamping with one side applying pressure between the bearing points of the other side. I am trying to think through - will this...

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