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Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Cost effectiveness of a slider vs. tracksaw & tablesaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Let me toss this out. How about you become the guy that does the outsource work? You can buy the CNC, use it for what you need it for, then in...

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05-21-2022, 9:06 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Miter Saw Vertical Cuts not Square in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A sliding compound miter saw isn't a radial arm saw even on it's best day - any more than a .357 magnum is close to a .35 Remington. I do have to...

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05-18-2022, 1:41 PM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Aluminum cross cut saw? in Off Topic Forum

From the "4 Martini lunch" period.... Sort of the geek version of "hold my beer and watch this".

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05-15-2022, 7:17 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Wipe on poly in Project Finishing

Make sure you use a good firm sanding block. You need to apply even pressure. I'm not a fan of any of the fancy padded blocks. I just use a scrap of...

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05-14-2022, 7:31 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Need help drilling in a tight corner in General Woodworking and Power Tools

+1 to the DeWalt right angle drive.

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05-13-2022, 9:14 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread How Much Amp/Hr Recommended for 1/2" Cordless Drill/Driver? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Makita here. Drill/driver - 5.0AH for the full sized hammer drill/drill/driver and impact Same for the multifunction tool and the track saw - and...

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05-12-2022, 6:03 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Buying land now? in Off Topic Forum

That is a huge red flag. In a real estate market where everything is going up in price, an enormous cut in price like that has to be for a reason.

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05-08-2022, 7:06 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread I need to make this railing in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Gary - thanks! I'm going to take George up on his offer (& I hope he at the very least will let me pay for breakfast on Tuesday in return for his...

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05-07-2022, 10:43 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Router Help Needed in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A lot of collets are consumables. Check online to see where to pick one up for your router. You are making sure when you seat the bit you...

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05-07-2022, 10:25 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Any way to easily speed up pressure treated wood drying to be able to paint it in Project Finishing

Good luck. I mean it - I don't wish any bad fortune on you. I really mean that. History and tens of thousands of people I dealt with selling...

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05-06-2022, 2:42 PM

Rich Engelhardt started a thread I need to make this railing in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The rail is Waddle Galley Rail I bought the spindles so now I just need to make the rails and put it together. I need some help making a jig to...

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05-06-2022, 11:44 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread Any way to easily speed up pressure treated wood drying to be able to paint it in Project Finishing

No - there's really no practical way to speed up any part of the process. This is one of those thing that only time can do. Even kiln dried pressure...

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05-01-2022, 6:28 AM

Rich Engelhardt replied to a thread 5" vs. 6" ROS advice in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I picked up a Ridgid 6" a few years back to scuff sand the hardwood floors of a rental house. They were in decent shape and didn't need sanded all...

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