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Today, 9:33 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Tools that are junk, IMO in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’m right there with you Edward.

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Today, 2:21 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Thin butcher block boards? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Butcher block a wooden top, specifically intended for cutting/chopping food. The grain direction/orientation is irrelevant.

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Today, 1:43 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Thin butcher block boards? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well said Richard. The reason I made one for my wife, a master chef, is because she hated the thick 1-1/4" one she bought. According to her, "it...

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Today, 11:26 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Thin butcher block boards? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I made a 3/4” one for my wife using some beautifully figured scraps. It’s all I had and I didn’t want to throw it away. After 4 years it still looks...

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Today, 1:22 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Band Saw Advice in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mike. If you live near a Woodcraft you can have the Laguna shipped to the store for free and pick it up. That’s what I did.

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Yesterday, 5:40 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Tools that are junk, IMO in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It was a bit tongue-and-cheek but yea, most of my projects end up being relative dimensioning measurements anyway.

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Yesterday, 4:06 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Tools that are junk, IMO in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm just waiting for one of these "tool" comments: Metric system - Merica don't need it, impossible to make fine furniture with this system ...

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11-29-2023, 4:58 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread How would you go about cutting this? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've used them without issue. Since you asked me how I would do it, I answered, wasn't really thinking it would be a debate about the "best way". ...

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11-29-2023, 3:52 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread How would you go about cutting this? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hmm, I would have used the edge guide instead of the track, but looks like it worked to me. That said, given the size of the workpiece, I'd probably...

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11-29-2023, 11:06 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Anyone adapt a CNC spindle to a router lift? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

About 2 minutes, starting at a low RPM, ramping to max for about 10-15 seconds. If you use it within 4-5 hours you don’t need to rerun a warmup...

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11-28-2023, 11:07 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Laguna 14BX bandsaw blade tension in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Excellent! Sounds like they took care of you too.

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11-28-2023, 12:03 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Slab Flattening in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use this one, works great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QM5MPLX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

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11-28-2023, 12:12 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread RT Kickback-what did I do wrong? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I thought the OP’s (original poster) context was obvious. Notwithstanding the fact I wouldn’t have used such an abbreviation.

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11-27-2023, 10:57 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread RT Kickback-what did I do wrong? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Router Table

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11-27-2023, 7:05 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Options for new finish on top of oil/wax? in Project Finishing

John has a good suggestion. I've not done this personally, but I've read that you can cover an oil-based finish with shellac as long as it is...

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11-27-2023, 6:55 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Refinish Rubio Monocoated Table in Project Finishing

Best thing to do would be to sand both down to bare wood, then re-sand up to 150, followed by a water-popping and then hand sand with the grain to...

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11-26-2023, 12:46 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Talk me out of a cordless miter saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hard no for me if it’s never leaving the shop.

17 replies | 977 view(s)

11-26-2023, 12:43 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Jessem clear cut stock guide for table saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I pretty much only build hardwood furniture. I find them indispensable. Drawer fronts, hardwood panels, thin rips of wider stock, general clean up...

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11-25-2023, 4:45 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Another table saw vs bandsaw thread. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’m with you. I’d upgrade my saw to maximum level before I thought about any other too. But everyone is different.

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11-25-2023, 1:03 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Anyone adapt a CNC spindle to a router lift? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

In practice, there should be nothing wrong with this idea. You should be able to find either a 120V or 240V spindle. However I'm not sure compared...

14 replies | 966 view(s)

11-25-2023, 12:54 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Festool Vacuum Problems in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Running it for an hour is nothing. I've sanded a table top for easy 2+ hours with constant start/stop/start/stop, abusing it without issue, then...

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11-25-2023, 12:44 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread RT Kickback-what did I do wrong? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The OP said they "moved the fence back incrementally", so it wouldn't have been a climb cut, unless I'm not understanding the comment. If I'm...

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11-24-2023, 7:43 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread RT Kickback-what did I do wrong? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hard to say for sure, but I haven't used a straight bit in years. IMHO, throw them away and get a set of upcut and downcut spiral bits. Not only are...

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11-23-2023, 1:03 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread What machine do you enjoy using most? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Maybe it's because the CNC does exactly what I tell it to do, with no back talk. This is the complete opposite of my kids :D

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11-23-2023, 12:25 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Looking for outfeed/assembly table opinions, lessons learned, etc in WorkShops

Interesting. I hadn’t thought much about that as I don’t have them, but entirely plausible with thin or narrow stock. Good point Patty

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