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Yesterday, 10:04 PM

Bruce Page replied to a thread Radio Garden, Radio stations around the globe in Off Topic Forum

That is way cool! Thanks for posting the link. It is fascinating to hear the different music forms from around the world. I wish there was a...

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Yesterday, 11:07 AM

Mike Null replied to a thread Understanding Laser Tubes and Large Format Laser Cutting Options in Laser Engraving General Topics

My guess, based on about 12 years using Trotec, is that they have the parts on hand. Even if they don't it's a one day flight and delivery from...

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03-02-2021, 7:33 PM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Mac compatible laser engraver in Laser Engraving General Topics

This is a very old thread but there is some news. I saw a video on the Trotec Web Site recently about new software that Trotec has that works over a...

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03-02-2021, 11:51 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Cyclone outside venting in WorkShops

The advantage that a workshop has over normal living space is that a shop is full of steel machines, big toolboxes and a large concrete floor. These...

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03-02-2021, 11:39 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Business of Woodworking sub forum? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The decision has been made to create the new forum.

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03-02-2021, 11:25 AM

Mike Null replied to a thread Understanding Laser Tubes and Large Format Laser Cutting Options in Laser Engraving General Topics

It shouldn't be too much of a drive for you to go to the Trotec US HQ and see the machine first hand.

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03-02-2021, 12:54 AM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread Providing quotes to potential customers in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would think if I was doing cabinets I'd want to provide Drawings, build materials, number and size of cabinets, finish, hardware and hardware...

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03-02-2021, 12:27 AM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread Maintaining plane bodies in Neanderthal Haven

It's odd. I read of people's planes rusting and rust spots. Likely because I use only vintage planes, but I live near portland oregon and current...

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03-01-2021, 1:08 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Cyclone outside venting in WorkShops

My shop is 24 by 36 feet with a 9 foot ceiling with three garage doors and one personnel door well insulated walls and ceiling. The garage doors leak...

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02-28-2021, 8:08 PM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread Cosmoline remover in Off Topic Forum

Eric I agree about the alien blood. I once sprayed it on our stainless steel counters at work and the overspray hit our counter keyboards. It melted...

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02-28-2021, 4:26 PM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread 36 inch Hickory Frame saw. Eats wood like a Great White eats Seals. in Neanderthal Haven

Interesting Thanks gentlemen

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02-28-2021, 1:19 PM

Mike Null replied to a thread Understanding Laser Tubes and Large Format Laser Cutting Options in Laser Engraving General Topics

Nellie Welcome to SMC. The info that I have indicates that Trotec uses Iradian tubes in all their co2 lasers. Vytek makes no mention of Iradian...

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02-28-2021, 10:18 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Probably a stupid question... in Off Topic Forum

Texas is very proud of the fact that their electrical grid is not connected to the national grid. There are very good reasons to operate outside of...

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02-28-2021, 10:01 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Video of an Unattended CNC Router in CNC Machines

There is another video that shows a fire that started by a shop vac that was being used with a CNC Router. The shop vac was under the table so the...

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02-28-2021, 9:44 AM

Keith Outten replied to a thread Cyclone outside venting in WorkShops

No Bags, No Filters, No Hassle. I have been exhausting chips and dust outside since the early 1980's. Performance increase is excellent even with a...

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02-28-2021, 4:16 AM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread Change my mind in Neanderthal Haven

Aaron Honestly I didn't realize I had posted that. I was writing a longer reply and then thought I deleted it. To my surprise Jim replied to it and...

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02-28-2021, 3:26 AM

Michael J Evans started a thread Cosmoline remover in Off Topic Forum

I've read various posts over time about people having trouble removing cosmoline or other rust protectors. This may already be known, but brake...

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02-28-2021, 12:24 AM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread 36 inch Hickory Frame saw. Eats wood like a Great White eats Seals. in Neanderthal Haven

For a single person operation, what advantage does this type of saw offer over a low tooth count handsaw? If their both 3-1/2 tpi should be similar...

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02-27-2021, 3:47 PM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread Business of Woodworking sub forum? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Agree! As someone who has what I call rich family member (more than 250k in income) They are very very tight with their money. In contrast my...

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02-27-2021, 3:31 PM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread Change my mind in Neanderthal Haven

I'm amazed that some of you, even process wood by hand at your ages.

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02-27-2021, 3:29 PM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread Change my mind in Neanderthal Haven

Charles I read the article. In some sense it almost seems like the cabinet makers were the general contractor, and then they employed sub...

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02-27-2021, 3:13 PM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread Change my mind in Neanderthal Haven

Thanks for reading Stephen

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02-27-2021, 3:12 PM

Michael J Evans replied to a thread New job, new town, new shop in Neanderthal Haven

You could always try those 3M velcro wall hanging dealie-ma-bobs. I've used them quite successfully for hanging large heavy mirrors and picture...

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