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Yesterday, 8:49 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Woodcraft Birthday Discount in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've gotten them but never used them. It seems like I have no needs when my birthday occurs.

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Yesterday, 7:31 PM

Ken Fitzgerald started a thread Ordered a new tool and got great customer service! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My 40+ year old Stanley combination square is having difficulties and I am in the middle of a build. Though in the past, I have been able to make...

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Yesterday, 6:42 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Lots of holes...wrong piece of tooling. "D'oh!!" in CNC Machines

If you use Aspire 11.5x or greater, I can send you the files. PM me your email. You'll just need to change your post processor and tweak for your...

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Yesterday, 4:46 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have borrowed tools and when I do or have, it always came back in good shape. One time a neighbor loaned me so pruning shears and I broke them. I...

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Yesterday, 1:57 PM

Bruce Page replied to a thread Creeker’s past weeks accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I sent my 1 ton lathe packing last week to its new home. It was fun getting it on the trailer! Note the once mine MM16 in the background. Package...

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Yesterday, 12:36 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread you tube the good side in Off Topic Forum

Jimmy Diresta's latest video project is a nice exercise in metalwork, including some things he's not done previously. Two metal shop stools.

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Yesterday, 12:35 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Lots of holes...wrong piece of tooling. "D'oh!!" in CNC Machines

Sadly, three panels...so one complete cabinet and one half. But the recovery worked just fine and I slapped myself up-side my head to insure I don't...

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Yesterday, 12:32 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Random Orbital Sanders (again) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

David, if you do a ton of narrow component sanding, then yes, the smaller 125mm/5" format is going to be easier to keep things flat. But in general,...

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Yesterday, 10:16 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Creeker’s past weeks accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wow...nice haul on that lumber, Rod! I've be coveting those wide boards for sure. :) I actually spent quite a bit of time in the shop this past...

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Yesterday, 9:53 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Max weight on bandsaw table: ACM BS540 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There is also the aspect of actually physically and safely moving that weight through the cut (sled required for safety on something like this) and...

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Yesterday, 9:49 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Minimax S45 Green Bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't believe that there have been many changes at all to the venerable S45 over the years and it's still made today, AFAIK. It's the one bandsaw...

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Yesterday, 9:43 AM

Jim Becker replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've thought about that a few times, but ultimately decided that this is my hobby "now" so it's not worth worrying about it. My one compromise is...

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Yesterday, 9:38 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Forget 'Baby on board' in Off Topic Forum

Tesla eventually "closed" their offer and started requiring their own solar roof or panels, if I'm not mistaken, in order to buy the PowerWall...

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04-14-2024, 5:56 PM

Bruce Page replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I hate borrowing tools or anything else. I typically will buy whatever I need when I need it. I will loan some tools out, (but not others) to a few...

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04-14-2024, 10:11 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread you tube the good side in Off Topic Forum

For metalworking (and some interesting woodworking) Pask Makes is a good channel.

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04-14-2024, 10:05 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Random Orbital Sanders (again) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just one thing...the 9 hole pattern with a center hole (for better dust extraction) that Festool uses isn't really "proprietary" and all the major...

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04-14-2024, 9:34 AM

Jim Becker replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It would be highly unusual for me to need to borrow a tool from someone else since in my very small circle, I'm the one with the tools. I have...

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04-14-2024, 9:19 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Shop tidbits... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yea, my labels have gotten "more detailed"... 'cause remembering is harder. LOL

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04-14-2024, 9:04 AM

Dave Anderson NH replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

Sunday sillies.

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04-13-2024, 9:57 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Random Orbital Sanders (again) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Disclaimer, I have never used a Festool sander or any other Festool tool. I have the Bosch and I have a Dewalt. After reading a review I bought the...

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04-13-2024, 5:07 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Grace Ultra Quickshot + Clear Polyurethane? in Project Finishing

There are already two existing threads on the Graco Ultra Quickshot. The answer to your question is yes, you can shoot clears just fine with the...

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04-13-2024, 5:03 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Documentation fee new car in Off Topic Forum

Many dealers tag on "Documentation Fees" these days and that's beyond the fees for the registration, etc. They are essentially profit boosters. You...

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04-13-2024, 1:05 PM

Bruce Page replied to a thread Milling machine as a mortiser in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I had a MT chuck fall out of the quill while side milling on a DP. It got very exciting very quickly.

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04-13-2024, 9:58 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Lots of holes...wrong piece of tooling. "D'oh!!" in CNC Machines

As noted, the fix worked fine. For a few holes that magically were not fully filled with the resin (likely migrated into the plywood), a little hot...

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04-13-2024, 9:41 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Garage Heater Questions in WorkShops

I hesitate to comment because I'm not an expert, but I seem to recall that folks who are very familiar with the NEC have previously posted that there...

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04-13-2024, 9:36 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread My biggest cabinet job... compete. in Woodworking Projects

Outstanding!!!!! I hope that some good referrals come from that, too.

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04-13-2024, 9:31 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread you tube views changed in Off Topic Forum

Thanks for posting the photos. Click the icon for "Theater Mode" at the bottom, right of the video you are playing to remove the stuff to the right...

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04-13-2024, 9:26 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Forget 'Baby on board' in Off Topic Forum

Generac actually has an excellent battery backup solution...I considered it for here (along with solar panels), but in the end, I decided we would...

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04-12-2024, 7:10 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Track saw rail !! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mike, to use an existing circular saw with the same kind of track that most "track saws use", you'll need some form of adapter like Richard mentions....

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04-12-2024, 7:02 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Forget 'Baby on board' in Off Topic Forum

Alan, how would a traditional fossil fuel generator be handled in this situation where you have solar as you describe with the draconian prohibition...

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Date of Birth: December 15, 1953 (70)

About Andy Hoyt

Biography:: Past President Maine Woodturners

Location:: Benton Falls, Maine

Interests:: Abysseration

Occupation:: Manufacturer of quality shavings, sawdust, and scrap wood

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