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02-04-2023, 12:21 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread My favorite shop product is… in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+3 or +4 for digital calipers. I use them a ton. Veritas saddle marker would be high on the list too.

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02-04-2023, 12:06 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Shop Project: Chisel Rack for OmniWall in WorkShops

No question my till is far less sloped. It's total depth is only 4-1/2" as making it deeper would have been problematic at its location. And yes,...

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02-04-2023, 10:10 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread spray room filter and fan . in WorkShops

I took the approach of installing an explosion proof fan, and couldn't be happier. One thing to keep in mind, is that you absolutely need makeup air...

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02-04-2023, 10:05 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Shop Project: Chisel Rack for OmniWall in WorkShops

Jim: That's a pretty big slope on your plane till. Mine is far less, and for belt-and-suspenders I have loops of boot laces that go around the...

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02-03-2023, 10:15 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

That's my wife and my favorite cartoon of all time. I have it framed in my office. I can't tell you how many times I have said "Blah, blah, Ginger"...

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02-03-2023, 10:09 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Mini PC purchase. Maybe in Off Topic Forum

I still remember the two decades or so where the computer you really want costs $5K. And I kick myself for not saving my first Apple II and TRS-80...

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02-01-2023, 9:38 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Shop Build...should be a fun journey... in WorkShops

I know we have that oft used quote that you can't have too many clamps. But seeing them transported with the big orange power tool???? You may have...

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01-30-2023, 10:20 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread How to answer "What type of woodworker are you?" in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's probably the most accurate describing myself.

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01-30-2023, 10:17 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Reading milk labels in Off Topic Forum

Having had three painful kidney stones, and initially drinking lots of diet iced tea as my urologist had suggested drinking lots of liquid, after my...

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01-29-2023, 4:57 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Reading milk labels in Off Topic Forum

I guess you guys don’t worry about kidney stones.

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01-29-2023, 9:50 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

Spit out my coffee on that one.

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01-28-2023, 10:51 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Reading milk labels in Off Topic Forum

Interestingly, I freeze all the milk I buy when I get it home. Then defrost it in the fridge a few days before I need it. I find that the milk...

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01-28-2023, 10:46 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Sawmill Creek Mug? Sign me up! in Off Topic Forum

I'm more a baseball cap with logo kinda guy. Been known to wear the Sawstop caps and Big Ass Fans caps. Just sayin...

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01-28-2023, 10:24 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Maybe shopping for a new DC in WorkShops

OK. Putting on the Dr. and woodworker hats here for a minute. Preserving your lung function is priority 1,2,3,... for you for your setup. Lots of...

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01-27-2023, 9:17 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread What’s the “Stock market” going to do in Off Topic Forum

I used to love John Stossel, who would every year throw darts at a board with stocks on them and they would beat the "expert money managers" in...

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01-27-2023, 9:10 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread What flooring for 2nd story workshop in WorkShops

Jim, I'm getting nowhere googling Advantec. Which stuff are you referring to? Sounds interesting.

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01-27-2023, 8:57 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread How to answer "What type of woodworker are you?" in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I tell people I'm an advanced semi-skilled amateur-professional. It's like when I'm asked what I do for a living, and tell them I'm a...

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01-23-2023, 3:48 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Shop Project: Mobile Clamp Rack in WorkShops

The few times I've installed a 5th regular swiveling caster in the middle I've regretted it. A rolling ball works well there. A swiveling caster...

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01-23-2023, 11:54 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Shop Project: Mobile Clamp Rack in WorkShops

I wish I had seen the stacked format before I built my clamp rack for the wall. This way is far more space efficient.

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01-23-2023, 11:49 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Air quality meter, what make model, what do they cost? in WorkShops

Accuracy of all of them needs to be taken with a grain of salt. As was stated by someone above, think of them as relative measures. What I do, is...

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01-17-2023, 11:31 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread What is causing this with Epoxy Pour? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm seriously thinking about two pours. Makes sense, although I'm still not sure the bottom pour will look good, but that's my new game plan. I...

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01-17-2023, 11:29 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Shop Build...should be a fun journey... in WorkShops

Interesting. Why is static a serious issue for CNC operation? Expensive electronics?

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01-17-2023, 10:05 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Shop Build...should be a fun journey... in WorkShops

I would have invested in a Grit Automation system for that, but clearly more expensive as you would have needed a hub too. Then you'd be tempted to...

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01-16-2023, 9:44 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Harvey Alpha HW110S-36 Review in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was out of the country, and missed this post, Julie. We were worried about you, as the eye passed right over you. I'm thrilled to hear that you...

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01-14-2023, 3:35 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Floor model Oscillating Spindle Sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the benchtop model, which I built a base cabinet for. Sorry, I didn't pay attention to the model number you were asking about. I did buy a...

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01-14-2023, 9:44 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Floor model Oscillating Spindle Sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the Jet, and agree with all of the above. Needs more spindles, and dust collection is terrible. I need to try what Jim did to improve that. ...

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01-13-2023, 10:39 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread What is causing this with Epoxy Pour? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes, since it's a cutting board, I would like the bottom to look good too. It doesn't have to be the same pattern, but it can't look like clumps of...

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01-11-2023, 1:03 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread What is causing this with Epoxy Pour? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Presently the wood I am using is pretty deep. About 1-1/2" (though it will get planed/sanded down to about 1 or 1-1/4", so that's why I took this...

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01-11-2023, 10:06 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Sky Lights in WorkShops

I would think about the automotive window film tint. Some of the better ones $$$ really block out amazing amounts of UV light.

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01-11-2023, 10:00 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Need Advice on Friction Reduction for Jointer Beds in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1. Exactly how I do it. Or often CRC-36 for rust prevention.

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