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Today, 10:25 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Question about UJK Parf guide system in WorkShops

Ugh. I've had the system for a number of months, but still haven't drilled the holes in my 2" thick Baltic Birch top. What happens when you use the...

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Today, 10:21 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Garage cost...are you kidding me? in WorkShops

Or, Jim, just get a car that has distance warning that tells you how close you are to objects. All of our cars have had these for 20 years (they're...

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Today, 10:15 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Oops, I have rust in my air compressor tank! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mine too. I did install an automatic drain valve, though, which is well worth doing.

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Yesterday, 2:53 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Bora Portamate Panel Carrier in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Had one. Broke almost instantly. Threw out.

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06-30-2022, 6:48 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Mesh network question. in Off Topic Forum

The Netgear Orbi is crazy expensive, but yes crazy fast. Jim described the issues with them very well. Distance between you and the node is also...

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06-30-2022, 8:56 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Why do I do stuff like this in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Happens more often than you think. Despite safeguards, at least in this country. :eek: That being said, I've often wanted a wood burning stove in...

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06-28-2022, 10:39 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread multiple Festool sanders? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I consider my Rotex a beast. I rarely use it. Just vibrates too much. On the other hand, my 150/3 is my go-to sander and I love it. A couple of...

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06-26-2022, 9:17 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Metric tape measures in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I use the Fastcap Flatback metric reverse one. Really like the flatback tape measures. Never had issues with them not lasting.

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06-21-2022, 8:35 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Cherry Coffee Table Finishing Opinions in Project Finishing

In my experience of screwing up enough finishes until I learned, this is phenomenally good advice. Also, be very careful when rubbing out the...

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06-19-2022, 10:26 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Keyless Chuck for Drill Press? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the Woodpeckers drill press table with a drawer, so the key is always right in reach. I've thought of purchasing an Albrecht, but have never...

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06-19-2022, 10:21 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Felder version of sawstop technology? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Really sorry to hear that the Felder price for their new flesh-saving technology was so high. People balk at the small increase in cost for...

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06-18-2022, 7:47 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Airborne dust from random orbit sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm a big fan of maximizing air filtration in my workshop (and everyone's for that matter). And I always use a vacuum with my machine sanding...

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