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Today, 1:05 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Vectric Software V12 Now Available in CNC Machines

Yes, it was released mid-last week. Please note that they are offering the upgrade at the "old upgrade price" until 30 April 2024. After that, it...

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Today, 12:58 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Bogus Norton Anti-Virus purchase in Off Topic Forum

These are well known phishing payment scams. DO not respond. DO not click on any link "in" the message. If you are concerned about a "payment" go to...

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Today, 12:50 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Lots of holes...wrong piece of tooling. "D'oh!!" in CNC Machines

I didn't have any dowel stock appropriate for the need but do have a good quantity of Total Boat resin, so that's what I went with. Since the issue...

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Today, 12:42 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Shop tidbits... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't have any issues with labels from my P-Touch sticking to anything, for the most part.

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Yesterday, 10:51 PM

Jerry Bruette replied to a thread Is spray welding by mail a possibility? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

We had a fabricator where I used to work that was very skilled at doing this. You have to be very careful not to warp the shaft. He would run a bead...

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Yesterday, 8:49 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Woodcraft Birthday Discount in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've gotten them but never used them. It seems like I have no needs when my birthday occurs.

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Yesterday, 7:31 PM

Ken Fitzgerald started a thread Ordered a new tool and got great customer service! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My 40+ year old Stanley combination square is having difficulties and I am in the middle of a build. Though in the past, I have been able to make...

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Yesterday, 6:42 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Lots of holes...wrong piece of tooling. "D'oh!!" in CNC Machines

If you use Aspire 11.5x or greater, I can send you the files. PM me your email. You'll just need to change your post processor and tweak for your...

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Yesterday, 4:46 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have borrowed tools and when I do or have, it always came back in good shape. One time a neighbor loaned me so pruning shears and I broke them. I...

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Yesterday, 1:57 PM

Bruce Page replied to a thread Creeker’s past weeks accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I sent my 1 ton lathe packing last week to its new home. It was fun getting it on the trailer! Note the once mine MM16 in the background. Package...

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Yesterday, 12:36 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread you tube the good side in Off Topic Forum

Jimmy Diresta's latest video project is a nice exercise in metalwork, including some things he's not done previously. Two metal shop stools.

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Yesterday, 12:35 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Lots of holes...wrong piece of tooling. "D'oh!!" in CNC Machines

Sadly, three panels...so one complete cabinet and one half. But the recovery worked just fine and I slapped myself up-side my head to insure I don't...

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Yesterday, 12:32 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Random Orbital Sanders (again) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

David, if you do a ton of narrow component sanding, then yes, the smaller 125mm/5" format is going to be easier to keep things flat. But in general,...

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Yesterday, 10:16 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Creeker’s past weeks accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wow...nice haul on that lumber, Rod! I've be coveting those wide boards for sure. :) I actually spent quite a bit of time in the shop this past...

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Yesterday, 9:53 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Max weight on bandsaw table: ACM BS540 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There is also the aspect of actually physically and safely moving that weight through the cut (sled required for safety on something like this) and...

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Yesterday, 9:49 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Minimax S45 Green Bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't believe that there have been many changes at all to the venerable S45 over the years and it's still made today, AFAIK. It's the one bandsaw...

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Yesterday, 9:43 AM

Jim Becker replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've thought about that a few times, but ultimately decided that this is my hobby "now" so it's not worth worrying about it. My one compromise is...

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34 replies | 1510 view(s)
Yesterday, 9:38 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Forget 'Baby on board' in Off Topic Forum

Tesla eventually "closed" their offer and started requiring their own solar roof or panels, if I'm not mistaken, in order to buy the PowerWall...

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Yesterday, 7:17 AM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Max weight on bandsaw table: ACM BS540 in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Not all band saws have the same capabilities. Knowing the brand and model of the saw you intend to use would be helpful here.

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04-14-2024, 11:13 PM

Jerry Bruette replied to a thread Is spray welding by mail a possibility? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Have you had the shaft out of the saw and verified the bad journal? I've seen emergency repairs made with Loctite 635 and a brand called Belzona...

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04-14-2024, 6:28 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Any Suggestions on this Repair Project in Neanderthal Haven

I would use this method. Use an old scraper for the metal and shape the profile with files to fit exactly on the existing molding. Once you have...

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04-14-2024, 5:56 PM

Bruce Page replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I hate borrowing tools or anything else. I typically will buy whatever I need when I need it. I will loan some tools out, (but not others) to a few...

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34 replies | 1510 view(s)
04-14-2024, 2:49 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread Documentation fee new car in Off Topic Forum

You should be able to do it on line yourself or go to a notary, they ch a rge much less. You do have to pay the tax, even if you are out of state.

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04-14-2024, 2:40 PM

Lee Schierer replied to a thread What's the deal? Jeep rubber ducks. in Off Topic Forum

It's so they have something to play with while waiting for the tow trunk after they get stuck.

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04-14-2024, 10:11 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread you tube the good side in Off Topic Forum

For metalworking (and some interesting woodworking) Pask Makes is a good channel.

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04-14-2024, 10:05 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Random Orbital Sanders (again) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just one thing...the 9 hole pattern with a center hole (for better dust extraction) that Festool uses isn't really "proprietary" and all the major...

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04-14-2024, 9:34 AM

Jim Becker replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It would be highly unusual for me to need to borrow a tool from someone else since in my very small circle, I'm the one with the tools. I have...

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34 replies | 1510 view(s)
04-14-2024, 9:19 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Shop tidbits... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yea, my labels have gotten "more detailed"... 'cause remembering is harder. LOL

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04-14-2024, 9:04 AM

Dave Anderson NH replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

Sunday sillies.

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04-14-2024, 8:24 AM

Lee Schierer replied to a poll Would you - borrow a tool? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've loaned tools to people I know and borrowed tools as well. I always return the tool in as good or better condition that it was when I received...

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34 replies | 1510 view(s)