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09-16-2023, 9:14 AM

Rich Konopka started a thread Did you know that Infinity Cutting Tools has some real interesting history? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was out on their site looking at their undersized plywood router bits. I have not purchased from them and was curious about the company. Really...

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09-16-2023, 8:52 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Commemorating September 11, 2001 in Off Topic Forum

If nobody else is going to jump in on this comment than I will. I have been a member of this Forum for 20 years and the reason this forum still...

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09-16-2023, 8:36 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Mystic pizza is delicious in Off Topic Forum

LOL, Actually I am a fan but of Clydes apple cinnamon donuts and cider for desert after visiting Abbots for one of their rolls.

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09-12-2023, 7:48 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Ham Bones From The Honey Baked Ham Store in Off Topic Forum

Awesome for Split Pea or Navy Bean soups

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09-11-2023, 9:39 PM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Um … yeah we weren’t talking about blades dude.

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09-11-2023, 9:14 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Really good information being shared. I found this article. Read and look at the photos carefully. I don’t think Sawstop is made by Harvey. Also,...

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09-10-2023, 10:53 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Who are your favorite woodworkers of all time? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

How true!!

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09-10-2023, 10:52 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Who are your favorite woodworkers of all time? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Garrett Hack. http://www.garretthack.com/

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09-10-2023, 10:05 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I miss going to Bills restaurant by the singing bridge!! Are you familiar with it? Getting back on Topic. I used Boeshield T9. It’s expensive...

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09-10-2023, 7:36 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Come on down to Hotlanta!!

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09-09-2023, 1:38 PM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wasn’t Bridge City the company selling the table saw with a granite top? If so, Harvey bought them out about 5 years ago.

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09-09-2023, 1:32 PM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It was a small unheated garage. When you live that close to the ocean the morning dew is saturated salt water. If you could only seen what it did to...

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09-09-2023, 1:19 PM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Seriously, when I lived in Rhode Island and was living 1000 feet from the ocean rust was a major issue despite waxing the top of my DJ20, MM16, and...

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09-09-2023, 11:54 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Rusty rust rust rust.

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09-09-2023, 8:29 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Is Harvey using Bait and switch pricing? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Please elaborate

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09-09-2023, 8:26 AM

Rich Konopka started a thread Harvey innovation being copycat by … in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Correct me if I am wrong. Last week I whined about Harveys inflated shipping costs. But this week I am applauding them for their innovative products....

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09-06-2023, 7:24 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Sunflowers in Off Topic Forum

We plant them because they are such a great reminder of summer. Be sure to leave them up throughout winter. Goldfinch are attracted to them for their...

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09-06-2023, 7:07 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Is Harvey using Bait and switch pricing? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mel, thanks for confirming the 18bx and Woodcraft. That is exactly what I did. I went down to my local Woodcraft and they said it would take a couple...

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09-03-2023, 3:45 PM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Mystic pizza is delicious in Off Topic Forum

It’s greek style which is very popular in Ct area. I grew up in Ct and very fond of the greek pizza. The crust is not thin but not thick.

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09-03-2023, 11:39 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Is Harvey using Bait and switch pricing? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

January 2023

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09-03-2023, 11:37 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Is Harvey using Bait and switch pricing? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Youchhh and they usually tax shipping

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09-03-2023, 7:24 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Is Harvey using Bait and switch pricing? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Did you read my original post and comprehend what I stated? I thought I was going bonkers when I looked at their shipping costs. But then I delved...

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09-03-2023, 6:53 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Sawstop Patent Ending ? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It does matter if you have a riving knife and the blade kerf is almost the thickness of Riving knife. The Riving knife on my Saw Stop is .090

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09-02-2023, 10:29 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Sawstop Patent Ending ? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Are there 10” blades thinner than 3/32”? If the blade is greater than 3/16” than 1/4” or higher you use the Dado cartridge. I have not heard of...

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09-02-2023, 10:08 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread Is Harvey using Bait and switch pricing? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What Grizzly model are you referring to?

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09-02-2023, 8:31 AM

Rich Konopka started a thread Is Harvey using Bait and switch pricing? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have been looking at the Harvey Bandsaws for a few months. I’ve finally decided to buy either the Harvey top of the line Alpha Hw615 which weighs...

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09-02-2023, 7:59 AM

Rich Konopka replied to a thread 8" bench top jointer or 6in floor standing jointer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Sorry, I was referring to the company name.

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