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01-14-2021, 8:03 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Commercial Grade 5 HP Compressor in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Bill, thanks for the heads up, I just learned something. Figured I'd check them out, Saylor and Beall looks good. USA plant, not a huge company and...

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01-14-2021, 3:06 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Carving small flutes in doors. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You could do it pretty easily with a molding plane, or a scratch stock. Where the reeding stops and starts in the raised panel area, you could...

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01-14-2021, 2:57 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Help buying my first drill press in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have that same same machine and it has been a good one for my shop. I like the depth stop too.

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01-14-2021, 2:50 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Commercial Grade 5 HP Compressor in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Ditto the USA made Quincy and Ingersoll Rand. I would personally avoid all the brands the OP listed because I've never heard of them, they are...

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01-14-2021, 2:38 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Warped / Twisted Batten / Ledged Doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It's just construction grade lumber doing what it does.

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01-13-2021, 10:08 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread ?'s re: mudroom built ins in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Matt, the 2 part technique allows the bottom of the top box to be built in the shop, then the parts to be assembled on site but the front bench board...

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01-13-2021, 9:04 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread ?'s re: mudroom built ins in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I didn't write that very well, yes on this on hall tree the locker floor is a seperate board from the seat in front. 13 "boxes" make the locker in...

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01-12-2021, 9:47 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread ?'s re: mudroom built ins in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My way is not the only way, but here is what I do, pics of the last one we did going in attached. Sorry, junk pic but hopefully it helps. 1)...

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01-11-2021, 9:42 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Best 24” bandsaw for industrial setting? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I personally use a cast iron American dinosaur in my commercial shop. I wouldn't call it heavy use, but it's there to make $. The saw needed some...

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01-10-2021, 10:36 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Milwaukee Charger in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That problem is exactly why I prefer Dewalt. You'll also find that the Milwaukee batteries die faster in the "cold".

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01-09-2021, 11:26 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Jointer Opinions wanted in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Scott, they way I use lumber is partially like you said, pretty much as it comes off the truck. I usually order in 100bf increments or to whatever...

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01-08-2021, 8:13 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Jointer Opinions wanted in General Woodworking and Power Tools

While it's not the popular position here, I contend that a 6" jointer is just fine for 99% of what most of us do. Think about it, making furniture? ...

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01-07-2021, 11:06 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread This amazing piece of mahogany!!! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yep, that's a good one! Share the finished pics please!

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01-07-2021, 9:47 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread SCMS Depth Adjustment in General Woodworking and Power Tools

All of mine have a way to do it. Keep in mind that it won't cut the same depth all the way across the board if it's resting on the fence. You'll...

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01-05-2021, 10:18 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Dust Extractors - Festool competitors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Like Jim said, the new major tool brand HEPA vacs are geared towards the pro contractor market, and that's a good thing. I posted on the other...

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01-03-2021, 11:30 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Does decent Shop Vac dust collection still need to be so expensive? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Local farm supply store carries a lot of Dewalt, so I have a lot of Dewalt. Tried their HEPA vac, the DWV010, and really like it. Half price of the...

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01-01-2021, 1:18 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Which Compound Sliding Miter Saw to Buy? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Brian, no offense, you do beautiful work, but there is more than one way to make a good joint. Yes an OMGA is assuredly better than a SCMS, but as...

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01-01-2021, 12:21 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Which Compound Sliding Miter Saw to Buy? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for the review Curt. I mentioned this saw because I like the price vs capability potential. I like to tinker too, and figured putting one in...

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12-31-2020, 9:54 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Which Compound Sliding Miter Saw to Buy? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There are dozens of recent threads on SCMS, you will find a lot of good intel in them too. I have a small commercial shop and and a busy carpentry...

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12-28-2020, 10:07 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Dewalt Circular Saw DCS570 - Blade not parallel to edge of base in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It's common to cut framing stock using a speed square as a guide against the base of the saw. Yes it should be square to blade, but you are right...

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12-25-2020, 1:20 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Dewalt Circular Saw DCS570 - Blade not parallel to edge of base in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hinge side is the end of the base plate that hinges. The front. The quadrant is the depth adjustment slot. To bend the hinge side slightly, you...

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12-24-2020, 11:53 AM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Dewalt Circular Saw DCS570 - Blade not parallel to edge of base in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Alig the hinge side, so whack it on the quadrant end. Also the blade being visibly straight is not the test for the blade. If it is wore on one...

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12-23-2020, 6:31 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread cutting tile in General Woodworking and Power Tools

We do a lot of tile, the diamond blade for your grinder is the best tool for the job. Slow and don't let it skip off to scratch other tiles. Clamp...

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12-23-2020, 3:54 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Dewalt Circular Saw DCS570 - Blade not parallel to edge of base in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That stamped base can be easily jarred out of alignment. It's also easy to nudge back into alignment with a strategic mallet whack. First though...

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12-23-2020, 1:56 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Dewalt Circular Saw DCS570 - Blade not parallel to edge of base in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's a stamped steel plate on that saw, correct? How far out is it, like a 1/1000th or 1/4"?

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12-20-2020, 10:10 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Shop safety changes you have made in 2020? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think that's lost on 99% of its users today.

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12-20-2020, 6:06 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Used shaper - Delta 43-375 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've bought and sold a couple of those, they trade pretty often around here in the $500 range. The reason I bought them was for a one purpose run of...

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12-20-2020, 1:10 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread What technique would you use to fit a frameless cabinet to an out-of-plumb wall? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This is a common issue with furniture style vanity cabinets. The ones on legs, no toe kick. They cannot be scribe stripped as a normal cabinet is...

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12-19-2020, 12:16 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Shop safety changes you have made in 2020? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have switched from N95 masks when router jig dovetailing to pulling my shirt up over my face when working in the dust. Two reasons, first I can't...

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12-17-2020, 7:43 PM

Steve Rozmiarek replied to a thread Metabo AC-DC miter saw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

We use Dewalt's version of a battery powered SCMS a lot. I have a 7 1/4" and a 12" version, both using the Flexvolt batteries. Those batteries are...

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