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Yesterday, 9:53 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Weather Radar Speaks With Forked Tounge in Off Topic Forum

Rain inflation?? Politically correct rain? Who knew?? :confused:

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Yesterday, 9:51 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Do you have a whole house surge protector? in Off Topic Forum

Derek: Who makes them?

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Yesterday, 9:44 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Weather Radar Speaks With Forked Tounge in Off Topic Forum

I recently found this, and have found it pretty accurate: https://www.iweathernet.com/total-rainfall-map-24-hours-to-72-hours Usually I use...

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Yesterday, 9:28 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Threshold for new concrete on existing concrete in WorkShops

Sounds like a great choice. Does it work out well for you with your mobility scooter?

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Yesterday, 9:26 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Praise for upgraded dust collection setup! in WorkShops

Nice move, Steve. The more I got into woodworking, the more that good dust collection and air filtration became important to me. I know I'm a...

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Yesterday, 9:14 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Anyone use the iVac Fill Level Meter? in WorkShops

Those paddle wheel and vibratory sensors are fascinating. Who knew?? That being said, my Oneida sensor has worked fine for many years with no...

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Yesterday, 8:43 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Slicing Veneer with the Amazing Woodmaster CT in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I made one of those feather boards a number of years ago with huge help from John Lanciani. It really is a very nice design. Highly recommended. ...

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Yesterday, 8:33 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Need for crosscut sled? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

i really appreciate the smaller crosscut sled I built, as my back is trash. Also very useful for making small cuts, as the polycarbonate center...

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08-11-2022, 10:42 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Need for crosscut sled? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a very large crosscut sled that I use all the time. Can't imagine working without it. Made with 5-cut method. Weighs a ton, but store it...

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08-09-2022, 8:57 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Anyone use the iVac Fill Level Meter? in WorkShops

I'm not sure if the Grit Automation sensor works without their hub. It might very well, or be easily modifiable, but all the rest of their...

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08-07-2022, 8:52 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread SawStop Table Insert Plate Gets a Little Lift in WorkShops

No, I don't have a way to measure pressure. Why don't you fix the guard height a slight amount over your board instead of letting it float? I...

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08-07-2022, 8:55 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Threshold for new concrete on existing concrete in WorkShops

I happened to look into this a few years ago when I bought a ramp to gain access to my raised access floor in my workshop to move in large machines...

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08-07-2022, 8:46 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Work in progress: shop doors in WorkShops

Nice job, and appreciate all the pictures. Ummm.... Your workshop is next to termites???!!!!???:eek:

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08-07-2022, 8:38 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread SawStop Table Insert Plate Gets a Little Lift in WorkShops

I have modified mine, as I was having issues with dust collection on some thicker woods. I essentially built a CNC dust boot brush around it. It...

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08-06-2022, 11:28 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Using Dust Deputy for Benchtop Sand Blaster in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Charley: Thanks for the considerate response. Huge amount of information there. I already have the sandblaster. Purchased months ago. Yes, the...

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08-06-2022, 10:50 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Do you have a whole house surge protector? in Off Topic Forum

Living in the lightning capital of the US, we fear lightning all summer. My son's apartment complex got hit 2 weeks ago, and they are still waiting...

25 replies | 1723 view(s)

08-06-2022, 10:41 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Internet advice in Off Topic Forum

Still not jaw dropping speeds, but boy what an improvement over what AT&T was providing. I'd love to here how the Starlink performs long-term (any...

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08-06-2022, 10:10 AM

Alan Lightstone started a thread Using Dust Deputy for Benchtop Sand Blaster in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I purchased a benchtop Grizzly sand blaster a few months ago, and now getting ready to use it. I have a number of Anderson outdoor door levers that...

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08-06-2022, 9:04 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread SawStop Table Insert Plate Gets a Little Lift in WorkShops

What dust collector / HP are you using? I'm not seeing any of that with mine, using a 5hp Oneida DC.

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08-06-2022, 8:54 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread What grit do you normally start sanding at after milling? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I usually start at 120 grit on the widebelt. Then sometimes 150 on the widebelt, but not always. Finish with ROS 150, finishing at 180 or 220...

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08-04-2022, 8:03 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread losing my mind over sanding swirls in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also start at 120 grit. Personally, I think starting with 100 grit risks scratches that the higher grits won't work out, as has been said above. ...

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08-03-2022, 7:57 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread How do you remove this sprocket in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So, the fuses came today, as promised, from Mcmaster-Carr. Put them in, and the other motors started up. Calibration was a bit difficult. I...

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08-02-2022, 9:09 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread How do you remove this sprocket in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Interesting about an adjustment at the bottom of the threaded support rods. Of course, nothing mentioned in the manual (and clearly the tech was...

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