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Hi all has been awhile since I have been on. I am ready to upgrade to 8” jointer. ( I should have listened and not for the 6” to start). I really would like the G0857 but I would need to remove the...

I think that as you can see from these posts the answer is all about perspective. I don't count buying the tools I need into the price of a piece I build or for my time because it's a hobby that I...

I have the Porter Cable type 4 Have only used in Red Oak so far but if it has a smaller motor than the type 3 I don t think you would notice. It plunges into the oak as it plunges when there is no...

Thanks Jay, sorry it took so long to get back. I do understand I believe could you tell me what profile raised panel bit set you used though and also if i understand correctly it is rile and style...

Awesome job on those vanities. I always liked that style of door on the Master vanity you did. I was wondering if you could explain or post a link to how to do doors like that.

I would build a planer sled( Plenty of how to's on this site if you search) get that side flat, then plan to near finished thickness. I would then edge joint on edge and then rip on table saw. I made...

Chris,
If lumber is what you need I would try Kettle Moraine Hardwoods. They have a pretty good selection at reasonable prices.

I am from kenosha I couple hours from Madison but I'd be interested if you don't mind a newbie

Hi all I am installing crown molding for the second time this time in the baby's nursery. I have coped the 90 degree inside corner but this wall is not 90 it is 135 can i still cope one inside corner...

I will be making doors for a changing table for the time and had a question about boring out the holes for 35mm european hinges. I don't have a drill press and using a hand drill for this seems...

when i did my stairs, they weren't carpetd but were intended to be and i ripped the crappy treads and risers they put down and glued and nailed my new treads and risers directly to the stringers. I...

The drawers are just pocket screwed together the drawer fronts conceal the screws. I would like to try dovetailing drawers soon but i lost my job recently and can't afford the jig i want, but once i...

Yeah i know about the grain matching and yes all but the top two drawers are glue ups. I planned on using 1 board per front but the lumber yard i went to had a limited selection, everything wider...

Hi all,
I wanted to post my first real furniture project, it is a dresser for me and my wife's first child. It is red oak, with a red mahogany finish, it still needs hardware but it is done on my...

Thanks for all the responses. I did think about the double partion idea i think its a good idea but if i am building alot of cabinets then i really don't want to double the amount of plywood i would...

Hi all, I had a question about making kitchen or shop cabinets and wanted some feedback from th creek. I was wondering if this is a dumb idea, i do not want to make frameless cabinets, but i wanted...

If you are working with such small pieces i would just use a 1' x 4' 3/4" MDF with a cleat in front and scrap wood for wedges. I have a jointer but needed to flatten wider boards. This is what i did,...

Hi all,
I was hoping that someone could help me with a crown molding question. I am installing crown molding for the first time in our master bedroom and had a question about coped corners. I coped...

I have decided that i would like to purchase a benchtop mortiser, as much as i would like the General it is not in the budget. I have wittled it down to 2, i think, the steel city and the shop fox.....

If it were me Home depot is closing out the 3660 contractor saw for $400, i have it and think its a great saw and at only 100 more than the ryobi well worth it.

Second i would pick up a lunchbox...

I just got to tune up my ridgid 3660, and i had some questions. I was able to get the miter slot parrallel to the blade by .002" i had .001" but after tigten trunnions .002" was the best i could get....

I was looking for a new table saw as i had a direct drive craftsman, but like you I also couldn't spend more than about 500. I ended up getting the ridgid 3660, and i am completely happy with it. i...

I recently bought the rigid TS 3660 table saw. i have it all together except for the belt. This is my first belt driven table saw so i am having a little trouble tensioning the belt. My bandsaw and...

I recently purchased a G0555X bandsaw from grizzly, after setting the saw up i realized that the blade that comes with the saw is pretty much junk, so i just orderd myself a timberwolf 3/8 6 PC. The...

I checked the belt drive and it seems tensioned proply when i squeeze it togetger it barly moves. So i think its pretty well tensioned, maybe to much is taht possible. also it is a 3/8" blade. From...