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Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Outdoor bench with bent lamination curved legs in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Odd, because their website says that’s it’s not compatible with the metric miter slot on Felder bandsaws.

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08-16-2022, 8:22 PM

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

My guess is pretty pricey. I'd personally rather hook it up to my Tesla, but that's a whole other story... Actually, just looked some up on APC's...

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08-15-2022, 9:04 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Outdoor bench with bent lamination curved legs in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I could make 1/8" laminate pieces with ease. Probably 1/16" too. I can't imagine trying to make 1/32" pieces. I'll clearly have to get some...

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08-15-2022, 7:07 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread S7 or Exact 63? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Amazing looking machine Albert. Congratulations. I’ve never seen one with pneumatic adjustments for roller pressure. Fascinating. I didn’t know that...

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08-15-2022, 6:59 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Outdoor bench with bent lamination curved legs in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’m not sure why I posted that question. I remember the discussion from the other thread. Just a brain fart, I guess, on my part. 🤦

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08-15-2022, 6:55 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Outdoor bench with bent lamination curved legs in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I wasn’t interested in steam bending, just bent laminations. I’m not sure if kiln dried would be an issue for that versus air dried with bent...

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08-15-2022, 11:12 AM

Alan Lightstone started a thread Outdoor bench with bent lamination curved legs in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Aaron's thread got me really interested in building one of these, so I'm now figuring out what wood to use, and how to build this: Not my...

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08-15-2022, 10:58 AM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Legs for a midcentury bench in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I really don't want to steal Aaron's thread, but I'm definitely going ahead and building one of these. A number of modifications, of course, but I'm...

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08-14-2022, 1:07 PM

Alan Lightstone replied to a thread Legs for a midcentury bench in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Aaron: Ever get back to this after your injury? If so, I'd love to see some pictures of it. I like the design so much, I'm seriously thinking...

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08-14-2022, 10:25 AM

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

I heard that, Jim. Really strange weather this year. We're, I think, about 8" above normal rain for the year, and now in rainy season. With my...

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08-14-2022, 8:57 AM

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

Or fun times like last week. Ah summer in Florida (only 3 inches of rain in a little over an hour):

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08-13-2022, 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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08-13-2022, 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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08-13-2022, 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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08-13-2022, 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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08-13-2022, 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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08-13-2022, 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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08-13-2022, 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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08-13-2022, 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...

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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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