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12-09-2023,
9:03 AM
Larry Frank
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dewalt scroll saw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I guess that I am the odd one as I do not like or use a foot control. I have back issues and using a foot control causes problems. Of course,it...
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12-06-2023,
9:02 PM
Larry Frank
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A Test Clock using John Harrison's Grasshopper Escapement
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Very impressive !
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12-04-2023,
9:54 PM
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Blast gates for 6" sewer pipe
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I looked all the gates I could buy and ended up making my own. It is a great woodworking project. I am considering making new ones based on the...
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12-03-2023,
7:25 PM
Larry Frank
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Dust collection bolted to mitre slots or T tracks
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Interesting ideas and very useful. Besides the slot, using with a magnet or Magswitch would be useful. Are you going to sell the part or 3d print...
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11-29-2023,
9:13 PM
Larry Frank
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dewalt scroll saw
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Like any tool, one needs to learn to use it. If you are breaking so many blades you are doing something wrong. It is not bandsaw. I can turn the...
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11-28-2023,
9:14 PM
Larry Frank
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Christmas Ornaments
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Laser Engraving General Topics
I am new to the Laser but made this ornament.. I have made several and painted a few.
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11-26-2023,
9:10 PM
Larry Frank
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Dust collection - would you go 4" or 6" in this setup?
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Unless the OP opens up the ports on the machines to 5", going to 5" pipe will make little difference. In addition, given a smaller dust collector...
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11-24-2023,
9:11 PM
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Dust collection - would you go 4" or 6" in this setup?
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A fan anemometer is a bad way to measure flow and gives answers all over the place. Doing accurate or even semi accurate velocity measurements is...
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11-24-2023,
10:33 AM
Larry Frank
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Black Friday?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I have the Ortur LM3 A d having fun with it. I have cut 1/8 BB with it and made the ornament with it. I also built an enclosure for it with inline...
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11-23-2023,
8:25 PM
Larry Frank
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Dust collection - would you go 4" or 6" in this setup?
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WorkShops
I would stay with the 4". I do not think any potential improvements by using 5" justify the cost.
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11-21-2023,
8:52 AM
Larry Frank
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Shop noise and neighbors in neighborhoods where homes are close together
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I am so glad that I do not have this difficult problem. I never think about the noise except my wife gives me a hard time when I use my DW735. ...
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11-21-2023,
8:48 AM
Larry Frank
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What machine do you enjoy using most?
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This is tough. I really like my Sawstop PCS because of how smooth it runs and the fit and finish. However, i love my Nova Viking Drill Press. It...
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11-16-2023,
9:11 PM
Larry Frank
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Wood Dust OSHA standard
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WorkShops
They make one now that looks similar but allows downloading data. I would like to have that one to see how dust levels vary with time.
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11-15-2023,
8:24 AM
Larry Frank
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Discoveries and inventions
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The McDermitt Caldera on the border of Nevada and Oregon is a huge lithium deposit. The EV batteries also need a lot of graphite and a new mine in...
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11-14-2023,
8:47 PM
Larry Frank
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Wood Dust OSHA standard
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I monitor all the data and enter in a spreadsheet. But, I am mostly interested in the smaller particles. Occasionally, I will do a test using a...
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11-14-2023,
8:17 AM
Larry Frank
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Wood Dust OSHA standard
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On occasion, I will check the dust levels in my shop using this PM Detector. It is available on Amazon for about $42 and also on eBay. I will hang...
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Retired and happy about it
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Retired Metallurgical Engineer
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