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Yesterday, 8:44 PM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Teknatool and Striatech: Nobody Home in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use PayPal all the time for years with few problems. When I have encountered problems, PayPal has taken care of it. I would rather use PayPal...

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Yesterday, 8:16 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Shopping List in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I typically order 25-50% more board feet than I need. I buy at the mill and look for the type of grain pattern I need. At home, I lay the boards...

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Yesterday, 8:05 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Teknatool and Striatech: Nobody Home in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There is a lot of conjecture about Teknatool in this thread I have a Nova Voyager DVR and very happy with it. When I needed support, there was...

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01-08-2021, 9:16 PM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Horsepower or CFM? in WorkShops

CFM is a good measure but as mentioned difficult to get properly. Fan type anemometers are not a good way to measure and lead to wildly inaccurate...

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01-07-2021, 8:18 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Water Softener Questions in Off Topic Forum

First, you need an accurate water analysis. I would also get a local good dealer as they know your water issues. My equipment is made by Aqua. ...

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01-05-2021, 8:30 PM

Larry Frank replied to a thread A2 vs O1 steel - does it really matter in Neanderthal Haven

Some of these new alloys such as A-2, have fairly complicated heat treating requirements. This includes cryogenic treatment. You can have A-2 with...

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01-04-2021, 1:53 PM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Shop Project: New Drill Press Table in WorkShops

For my drill press, I have gone with a 4 inch bell mouth hood. I find that if you point it at your work it does a very good job of getting chips and...

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01-04-2021, 8:16 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Menards Plywood in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use the Menards plywood and like it. The face veneers are pretty thick. My Menards used to sell Aruaco Ply which I really liked. Menards also...

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01-02-2021, 10:04 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Getting tougher to stand for long periods of time in Off Topic Forum

I have changed my shop and projects to fit my needs. I have a terrible back and have had lumbar fusion about 20 years ago so standing for long not...

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12-31-2020, 8:56 PM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Toro Snowmaster? in Off Topic Forum

I get my snowblower out and running each year. I have no problem if I do not need it and actually am quite happy. As I get older and have a...

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12-30-2020, 8:33 PM

Larry Frank replied to a thread What screws are you using in General Woodworking and Power Tools

For general shop use I use the Highpoint brand screws that I get at Woodcraft. They are self tapping but I typically do predrill.

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12-30-2020, 8:20 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread What tools did Santa bring? in Off Topic Forum

I received a small 3D printer from my son. He came in for a visit so I also got lessons on how to prepare files and use it. It will let me learn...

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12-27-2020, 11:37 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread A2 vs O1 steel - does it really matter in Neanderthal Haven

I hear all kinds of comments about these various steels. One needs to understand that steel grades have a range of chemistry. For example the...

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12-25-2020, 8:58 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread ◆Greeting from Tokyo covered by COVID-19◆ in Off Topic Forum

Very nice ! I can not imagine Tokyo with the virus. When I visited it was always so crowded especially the subway.

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12-22-2020, 9:08 PM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Dust Collection -Lathe in Turner's Forum

I use a bell mouthed hood that is mounted so I can aim it in the direction I am turning.

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12-22-2020, 8:56 PM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Christmas star is here, first time since 1226 in Off Topic Forum

I was able to see it tonight and even the rings with binoculars.

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12-18-2020, 8:00 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread Scientists Asking for Help Spotting Monarch Butterflies in Off Topic Forum

It would be so neat to see one of these over wintering sites. In the past few years, I have grown some large patches of milkweed for the Monarchs....

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12-17-2020, 8:01 AM

Larry Frank replied to a thread So where is the stock market going? in Off Topic Forum

The question really what is the new administration going to do and when. I expect a pull back at some point of 10% or a bit more. What one does...

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