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Yesterday, 4:54 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Making Mobile Cart for Power Feeder for Jointer and Bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well, started working on this heavily today. I'm making a small footprint (still the dust collection flexible duct will be in the way on the bandsaw...

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12-01-2023, 6:05 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Making Mobile Cart for Power Feeder for Jointer and Bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Interesting design of his. I don't see downloadable plans or plans for purchase, though not sure I would need them.

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12-01-2023, 2:55 PM

Alan Lightstone started a thread Making Mobile Cart for Power Feeder for Jointer and Bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Jonathan Jung's posts about the mobile cart for his power feeder got me thinking about this again. A few years I posted about doing this for my...

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11-30-2023, 9:46 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Soft-close SHELF hardware??? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If I'm understanding your need correctly, I think I did this on my last workshop, and they held considerable weight just fine (albeit with heavy duty...

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11-28-2023, 1:52 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Ahh, Heat in the shop. in WorkShops

How well does solar work up North in Toronto? Always wonder about those Alaska shows where they show the solar panels, tilted almost totally...

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11-28-2023, 10:44 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Jessem clear cut stock guide for table saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've had them for years, and personally think they work pretty well, except for thin boards. What is Derek's mount???

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11-28-2023, 9:28 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Cart for a power feeder in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I really like parts of his setup. His pressure plate is similar to what John and I (and others) have built. Using the roller balls is interesting...

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11-23-2023, 8:18 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any good plans, or pre-made tall resaw auxillary fences for Felder Bandsaws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I thought of a quick and dirty solution for now. I put a T-bolt on the Wixey track, and after zeroing the blade on the fence, I tightened it down. ...

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11-21-2023, 3:51 PM

Alan Lightstone started a thread Hold-Down Clamps for Woodpeckers Drill Press Table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well, this turned into quite an ordeal. I like my Woodpeckers drill press table, but holding down small pieces is very problematic, especially with...

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11-20-2023, 6:41 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any good plans, or pre-made tall resaw auxillary fences for Felder Bandsaws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So, progress after many missteps. I have a first version of a micro-adjuster installed and working on the bandsaw. It attaches to the table top...

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11-19-2023, 12:09 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread My Dewalt 12 inch clamps aren't quite 12 inches in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Shrinkflation???

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11-19-2023, 9:26 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any good plans, or pre-made tall resaw auxillary fences for Felder Bandsaws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So the next step was following in Derek's footsteps to attach a DRO to the bandsaw. After a few trial and error attempts, I've got that up and...

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11-19-2023, 9:16 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Discoveries and inventions in Off Topic Forum

On a medical note. People often say that pulse oximeters are an amazing invention that saved many lives. And they have. (It is mind-blowing to me...

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11-19-2023, 9:10 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Discoveries and inventions in Off Topic Forum

Yes, TAVR's are pretty amazing. Originally only used on patients who weren't expected to survive open aortic valve replacements (AVRs). Mortality...

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11-16-2023, 9:28 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread 2nd Empty Amazon Package This Month in Off Topic Forum

They really wanted next to no details except the order number. They instantly arranged a refund both times. But both times I needed the items that...

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11-16-2023, 8:46 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread 2nd Empty Amazon Package This Month in Off Topic Forum

Oh it was definitely something I ordered. As was the last time. Very, very strange. And nothing suspicious in the account. Someone literally...

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11-15-2023, 8:00 PM

Alan Lightstone started a thread 2nd Empty Amazon Package This Month in Off Topic Forum

This is the weirdest thing. I just received an empty plastic Amazon envelope, with no items inside. This is the second time this has happened to me...

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11-14-2023, 5:48 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any good plans, or pre-made tall resaw auxillary fences for Felder Bandsaws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

To slightly hijack my own thread, I asked this question and then accidentally deleted the post. How to you get posted pictures to show up large...

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11-14-2023, 9:50 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any good plans, or pre-made tall resaw auxillary fences for Felder Bandsaws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It’s actually 12” tall

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11-14-2023, 9:03 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Wood Dust OSHA standard in WorkShops

Lots of governmental gobbledygook, but I think the standard is 5mg/m3 respirable fraction and 15mg/m3 total dust, but I'm no chemist or bureaucrat. ...

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11-13-2023, 8:14 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any good plans, or pre-made tall resaw auxillary fences for Felder Bandsaws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So I just build what I think is a cross between Derek Cohen's design and I think John TenEyck's. I can't find the original link for the picture of...

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11-10-2023, 10:49 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Robot vacuum? in Off Topic Forum

I have three iRobots. Having ones that self empty is of tremendous benefit. My third one is in the kitchen, so I think I'll name it Disher on top...

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11-08-2023, 9:41 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Improving dust collection from Kapex SCMS - Need help with overkill method in WorkShops

Thanks, Scott. Not ever going to be sold, just me following a thought to its ridiculous ending. Ah, OCD... And yes, most people would kill for...

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11-06-2023, 9:50 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any good plans, or pre-made tall resaw auxillary fences for Felder Bandsaws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Derek: What did you use for that circular stop block that goes on the rod? I can't think of a name of that piece or a source for it. Also, did...

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11-06-2023, 9:35 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Raised Access Flooring in workshop in WorkShops

I did watch the full install. And yes, the supports are just glued down. The installers, who do this every day, insisted that screws were not...

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11-05-2023, 9:52 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Incessant Fee’s, tip pandering, and Shrinkflation in Off Topic Forum

I had that happen to a Lexus I owned many years ago. The odometer broke, and the dealer replaced it. No question the actual mileage on the car, but...

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11-05-2023, 9:08 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Improving dust collection from Kapex SCMS - Need help with overkill method in WorkShops

Well, I measured and built a second internal box to cut down on the dead space inside the shroud. It's amazing how much I had to decrease the size...

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11-04-2023, 11:54 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Any good plans, or pre-made tall resaw auxillary fences for Felder Bandsaws in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Oooh, I really like that Derek. Looks like it will solve the problem. Really didn't want to deal with drilling into the fence. Those four or five...

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