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Rick Potter replied to a thread Cabinet Saw B-Day Present? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Interesting fence on that saw Julie. Looks like a cross between a Beis and a Unifence. For what it's worth, I used to have an Excalibur slider on...

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03-04-2021, 1:20 PM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Advise on building a workbench cheaply in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It seems our OP got lost

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03-02-2021, 3:02 PM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Business of Woodworking sub forum? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Adding this new Pro forum is a great idea, most of us duffers would enjoy reading it also. One suggestion along the same lines. How about...

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03-01-2021, 12:54 PM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Real Estate is a Circus Right Now in Off Topic Forum

Congrats Jim. Once again perseverance pays off, and you will also be selling at a good time of the year, when the most people are looking. ...

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03-01-2021, 2:44 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Advise on building a workbench cheaply in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You asked for cheap, Jacob. Here are two ways. Both start with a $10 used plain solid core door from Habitat for Humanity's ReStore, in many...

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02-28-2021, 5:44 PM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Real Estate is a Circus Right Now in Off Topic Forum

Well, the circus is finally over for my son in Texas. After over 9 weeks in escrow, his loan was finally approved. This with loan pre-approval...

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02-28-2021, 3:12 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread A good utility knife? in Off Topic Forum

Hi Lee, They were double, not 4X. A pack of 50 Lennox blades was $10, and 50 Lennox Carbide blades were $20. They also carried TiN blades, but I...

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02-27-2021, 1:00 PM

Rick Potter replied to a thread A good utility knife? in Off Topic Forum

Having the same gripes, this thread got me interested so I stopped at Lowes and looked around. Came home with a Lennox with a blade that is always...

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02-26-2021, 5:10 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Another router table miter slot (actually a straight-cutting bit) question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I will keep it simple. If you plan to use a miter gauge in the miter slot, make sure the slot is far enough away from the largest bit you might ever...

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02-26-2021, 4:52 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Google Inline industries, they make PALS, and the Dubby saw sled. They have a lot of videos, including one that shows him restoring a Craftsman saw...

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02-26-2021, 4:31 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Hivemind, suggestions for fire-rated safes? in Off Topic Forum

I have a floor model made by Cannon. They have a guarantee that if you have a fire or burglary, and it is damaged they will send someone out to open...

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02-21-2021, 4:39 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread New Workshop Setup in WorkShops

I daisy chained the 240V outlets also Jim. I went crazy and ended up with over 30 breakers in my sub panel, including two 30A 240's for the big...

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02-19-2021, 10:01 PM

Rick Potter replied to a thread New Workshop Setup in WorkShops

About the electric outlets. I have them as you mention, but I also hopscotched them. I put every other one on a different circuit. This way, if...

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02-18-2021, 3:56 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Good quality small drill chuck with ¼” hex drive? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a Makita that I got at HD. I am satisfied with it, but do not know the dimensions, and it is not here right now. It is fairly small. I...

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02-18-2021, 12:04 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Real Estate is a Circus Right Now in Off Topic Forum

My son has been in escrow near Fort Worth for 8+ weeks, and he was pre-approved. Both parties wanted a quick escrow, and the house is vacant. The...

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02-11-2021, 3:38 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Iron coin in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I second the fender washers. You can get various sizes and thicknesses at a nut and bolt supplier, like King Bolt in my area. My kitchen has one...

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02-11-2021, 3:28 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread pocket screws for face frame construction in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have only built two kitchens with pocket screws, but seem to have good luck. All my cabinets have been red oak. I can suggest the following which...

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02-09-2021, 2:24 AM

Rick Potter replied to a thread I'm kinda surprised-- in Off Topic Forum

I am also not a sports fan. I must admit, that my bride and I watched it, and enjoyed it. Before the game neither of us was sure who was in it. ...

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02-05-2021, 9:54 PM

Rick Potter replied to a thread Too thick arbor? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I wonder if the previous owner somehow dinged the arbor just a bit.

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