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I've thrown a LOT at the 1.5 Ah / 18 V batteries and they were fine (8+ years). I upgraded a few years ago to their 36v / 18v 2.5 Ah batteries (because I picked up a...

They both have a ton of YouTube professionals, forums, etc. I wouldn't worry about choosing the right one based on use-ability. Whichever you choose, you'll learn it and get used to it.

I...

I use Fusion 360 for general 3D modeling / drawing (instead of Sketchup).

As said above, they are both cheap. Both are probably equally frustrating and/or developed, etc. Fusion is an Autodesk...

You mean big projects were done before computers??




I used a free software recently, DeepNest, to nest some ply. However, it was a pretty lame experience. I order my ply cut thru a CNC shop...

I have that Bosch model... a few years older model.

Sometimes, I think it's too powerful personally. Likes to get away from me if I'm not paying really close attention. I've said this before,...

They know better than any of us, but I'd imagine it's a big risk to sink millions into a new mfg plant that will take a few years to build.. may be that the economy is close to normal in those few...

You have a point. I was in a rush to get some slides, couldn't find any, then called a local woodshop and they were like "yeah, no problem, we have extra and more on delivery".

Maybe if you're...

Love that CNC saw..

I was just going to chime in to say that I recently did some door surgery on a pre manufactured Shaker door.

It LOOKED like it only used a tenon joint but it really had two beefy pins per joint.
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It didn't show itself too bad with finish..

I do like the idea of putting a template over rough un glued boards... I thought I would save some time and do the glue ups first. I did keep the...

Haha, the customer won't hear about it, but who here isn't happy when they recover from a mistake and doesn't want to brag about it? : ) It's like the best part of woodworking.

Table saw, 6" digital caliper, and a practice piece on a sled. Rounded the corners with my belt sander.

I considered opening it up to 12 mm (~1/2 inch) to use my 1/4" round over bit, but the...

Not sure if this is a better or worse photo.

Right after fix.


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Anyway, I'm proud of myself :D

Nothing feels better than gracefully recovering from a bad mistake. Cutting this countertop to length I hit a badly placed domino right on the exposed end grain. To be fair, I couldn't really plan...

I agree that most 'simple' things (that is, less features) exists mainly in either the bottom of the market or the very top.

I also agree that most 'simple' things are, in fact, not simple. I...

$250 is very reasonable. Fusion has an extension that does nesting, but they also seem to throw in other sheet metal tools so the cost is $1200 / year. That's not terrible for a full time shop with...

I think I should have drawn all the components on a different plane. ?

Maybe worth digging deeper next time, but not this time

Thanks for all the replies.

For now, the Deepnest software worked. It is a bit painful. I tried using a DXF from Fusion and it gave me a weird non-useable format. So then I made the...

Oh, I found an open source... Deepnest.

I just assumed Googling "nesting software free" would result in BS.

Anyone out there want to charge $25 / $50 to do quick nesting runs so the rest of us don't have to spend $1000 + / year on software?

:D

I don't know about these two jointers specifically, but if Grizzly and Powermatic machines both look identical.. then they are. There on no 'QC differences' between the brands.

IF they are the...

I'll also second the idea of calling your local inspector. As someone who recently went 'legit' with construction projects, they are a great resource. I wouldn't be afraid of a permit either, it...

an electrical contractor taught me a neat trick after wiring: wrap electrical tape around the body so that you won't get shocked next time you pull the outlet.

For the record, I'm perfect and don't make mistakes.

: )

On the project I did last, I had a friend CNC a jig out of clear plastic.

Although that True jig looks pretty sweet.

edit: got rid of my yoda speak