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09-29-2023, 12:59 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread The bad news... I am losing my workshop... in WorkShops

Yea the roller style are an option for me but I haven't needed one yet. They are quite a bit more money for the load/size I need. It's an option...

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09-29-2023, 9:56 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread The bad news... I am losing my workshop... in WorkShops

Basically a static gantry in the middle of the ceiling using 3 welded I-beams. It’s very common to support long spans and that’s that the architect...

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09-28-2023, 4:37 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread The bad news... I am losing my workshop... in WorkShops

I have some pictures posted in a dedicated thread as well as some updates at the link below. Basically they're just 20x20 tiles that interlock...

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09-28-2023, 2:24 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread The bad news... I am losing my workshop... in WorkShops

Well, congrats! I mean spending money is sometimes not fun, but a new shop is great. Like Jim, I opted for high cleanings. I did a 12' plate. I...

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09-28-2023, 11:54 AM

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

You're not wrong, there are more options now than 20+ years ago. With the introduction of many different types of materials used in manufacturing,...

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09-25-2023, 4:35 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Cabinet Saw Outfeed Bench in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yea looks great and that 1545 extrusion is very useful. I use the Kreg Automaxx clamps for vertical or horizontal clamping and for the Dashboard...

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09-25-2023, 1:03 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Getting Shocked While Using Milwaukee Battery Powered Belt Sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a plug that my DC hooks to with 3 outlets. I just plug the ground strap into the ground port with a banana connector. It really doesn't...

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09-25-2023, 11:03 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Getting Shocked While Using Milwaukee Battery Powered Belt Sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

In the winter time, at least around here, this happens with sanding tools because it is so dry. I have the anti-static hose and it doesn't matter. ...

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09-22-2023, 12:42 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Move from 15" to Dewalt 13" planer? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

One thing to remember is that dB is not additive, it is logarithmic. So two sources that are both 100dB (pretty rare I think) the noise level would...

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09-22-2023, 11:32 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Shop Build...should be a fun journey... in WorkShops

Looks great Jim! That white was blindingly bright LOL.

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09-22-2023, 11:30 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Move from 15" to Dewalt 13" planer? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yea, I think it's mainly a "neighbor" or living inside the dwelling thing, I would assume? I find the dust collector being "too loud" argument as...

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09-21-2023, 4:38 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Woodworkers in Africa: 500,000 Years Ago in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just think what the could have done with pocket screws! :D Cool article. Thanks for sharing.

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09-21-2023, 11:27 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Dust Cyclone "Crate" for noise reduction in WorkShops

What I don't quite understand is if the intent is to make the shop and living room quiet or just the living room? If the latter, I'm with Aaron in...

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09-19-2023, 5:41 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Alternate Jointer Knife Guard in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yea I don't see how it would either mate. My recommendation would be to pull the guard open and move the feeder close to the head and add some sort...

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09-19-2023, 1:26 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Challenging Project in CNC Machines

I think the knot will be fine. I'd worry about the curning or the small comma having a problem from constriction/expansion. One question on the...

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09-19-2023, 12:35 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Tabletops Bowing Over Time in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1 especially if you want any repeat business. I'd be miffed if I was asked to participate in the cost of repairs.

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09-19-2023, 12:24 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Challenging Project in CNC Machines

Looks great John. Personally I think the inlayed letters would have eventually been a problem with even the slightest amount of moisture, so in the...

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09-19-2023, 12:01 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread OMG Another "which jointer to buy ?" in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Agreed, but I'd vehemently argue that 8" is not underkill, which was my primary point. Ironically a friend of mine has a 12" Powermatic Jointer....

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09-19-2023, 11:31 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread OMG Another "which jointer to buy ?" in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Iou, personally I think 2K is reasonable for an 8" jointer. A 12" jointer/planer is a terrible waste of money IMHO. A 12" planer is too small and...

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09-18-2023, 5:31 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Horrible Fright sandpaper still no good? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

100% agreed. A lot of YouTube vids on this and I just wonder if these guys are actually doing full project tests or just getting paid for that...

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09-18-2023, 11:14 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread OMG Another "which jointer to buy ?" in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's sound advice Pat. I completely agree.

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09-18-2023, 11:12 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Small box making in CNC Machines

Vertical jobs and 4th axis are on my todo list for CNC work. It looks like it would be pretty fun to learn and in the end some unique designs can...

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09-18-2023, 11:10 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Walnut Speaker Grille in CNC Machines

Thanks! Yea it's kind of crazy how my two kids (one in grad school and one a senior in high school) both are into vinyl like their parents.

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09-17-2023, 5:42 PM

Michael Burnside started a thread Walnut Speaker Grille in CNC Machines

My son wanted a "dorm room sized" turntable cabinet that was just big enough for the turntable itself to sit on top, a top shelf to hold a speaker...

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09-17-2023, 5:28 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread First CNC in CNC Machines

I completely agree with you Jim. The argument about projects being one-off don't make much sense to me, pretty much all of my CNC projects are...

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09-17-2023, 12:27 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Those proud of their workshops, please post pics! in WorkShops

Thanks! Yea I’m a drawer/bin guy for most things. Always have been.

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09-17-2023, 12:25 PM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Those proud of their workshops, please post pics! in WorkShops

The two don’t really compare. The Oneida is super powerful on 4” tools and equally so with the 2.5” hose I use to sweep the floors and tools. It was...

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09-17-2023, 1:29 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Harvey ST-1500 Sliding Table question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

As a follow up to this thread, I wanted to weigh in how much I like the sled. For me it was a game changer to make my saw everything I needed. The...

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09-17-2023, 1:15 AM

Michael Burnside replied to a thread Those proud of their workshops, please post pics! in WorkShops

Just finished a turntable cabinet for my son and cleaned the shop, so I decided it was a good time to post :D Overall very happy with the workflow. ...

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