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    It's usually Derek firing the machine gun at...

    It's usually Derek firing the machine gun at others... (although in fairness, not very often)
    I was on the wrong end of it once when Derek went into similar attack mode, similar to what happened to...
  2. On wood species... Obviously go with an outdoor...

    On wood species... Obviously go with an outdoor rated species....anything from domestic to your area all the way to exotics. Budget matters here!

    About 2 years ago, I built a gate from...
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    Some great input here... A few key issues I...

    Some great input here...
    A few key issues I learned through the years...
    snug fit is key, the pieces should hold together without glue, but without weight on the pieces.
    too tight, not enough glue...
  4. Great points Randy... In my early days, I too...

    Great points Randy...
    In my early days, I too underestimated the installation, as I put too much thought into the build. This can sometimes be true of kitchens as well. I can remember a lot of...
  5. Really nice build Mark, I can see the hours...

    Really nice build Mark, I can see the hours tolling on that door! But it was worth it ! Impressive work!

    I have built a few doors, but installed a LOT of doors through the years.
    AS others...
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    I am certainly no expert, as I retired 25 yrs...

    I am certainly no expert, as I retired 25 yrs ago, technology changes fast on everything. OTOH, some basic issues remain fundamentally the same.

    You mentioned the rates stayed the same, only the...
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    220 V is not incorrect. It's much less common...

    220 V is not incorrect. It's much less common than 240V, but still exists for various reasons in the USA. It's just a function of the hot leg (hot to neutral), which in USA we still see, 110V (the...
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    Art Vanderlay lives on !!! 2 funny

    Art Vanderlay lives on !!! 2 funny
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    Considering AI is at its infancy, at least to us,...

    Considering AI is at its infancy, at least to us, the general public, I fully agree with you. I have run a lot of AI searches, and sometimes I marvel at the responses, and other times, I notice the...
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    This reminds me of my energy engineering days,...

    This reminds me of my energy engineering days, when working with a team of energy engineers who all have different native languages. Of course, none fully fluent in English, although they always...
  11. STM1212C-R1 which is 4x4 table size, w indexer...

    STM1212C-R1
    which is 4x4 table size, w indexer
    3KW air cooled spindle
    added auto lube
    #5 pcs linear tool storage
    #Taiwan LNC control system
    #T-slot table and vacuum table#2* vacuum pump(air...
  12. I am waiting for upgrade costs for the servos and...

    I am waiting for upgrade costs for the servos and auto lube system.
    thx for information on the vacuum table... better to order without and deal with that here?
    what CAM are you using, did they...
  13. Great video Matt... that is quite the machine,...

    Great video Matt... that is quite the machine, very impressive. I have contacted them, and they are working to provide me a unique machine.... just like you stated early on, the value is quite...
  14. Ron, not wanting to hijack this thread, so just a...

    Ron, not wanting to hijack this thread, so just a few comments. You have worked with some very large motors. I managed an engineering division of a Fortune 100 company that did the consulting...
  15. Interesting Ron... VFD's rarely have good...

    Interesting Ron...
    VFD's rarely have good economic payback...the rare circumstance is when a system is over designed, and provides extra capacity all year when not needed, such as a LARGE HVAC fan...
  16. > I have a 2hp bandsaw in the basement shop and...

    > I have a 2hp bandsaw in the basement shop and use a 3hp vfd to provide 3 phase power to it. Cost less than $100 when I did it in 2021 and it starts so easy.

    Ron.... In yesteryear, (30 yrs...
  17. Kirk, this has turned into an interesting thread,...

    Kirk, this has turned into an interesting thread, even for those of us who would never own these machines, glad u are getting good feedback.

    Kent makes some very valid points that I was going to...
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    love my SJobergs bench, very durable, heavy.... ...

    love my SJobergs bench, very durable, heavy....
    my only regret, they did not offer the Festool MFT hole sizes, 20mm, which is surprising, since that appears to be the new standard for ww's. not...
  19. Thx for the clarification Dirk, makes sense now...

    Thx for the clarification Dirk, makes sense now ;)
    Being in the wood supply field, and the crazy reduced labor market, these machines seem like a bargain at those prices ;) Especially if you can...
  20. Wow, that is a beast.... I have no knowledge...

    Wow, that is a beast....
    I have no knowledge about this saw, but I am curious about its purpose.
    Yes, it has a 20HP motor, so its a work horse, that's obvious. I assume feed rate can be stepped up...
  21. Matt, thx soo much for such an informative...

    Matt, thx soo much for such an informative update. That sure is impressive....
    I will contract you direct with some additional questions to avoid the typing....
    thx again for sharing your...
  22. Matt, sorry for the backlash this forum often...

    Matt, sorry for the backlash this forum often delivers without due cause.
    I am curious how you are progressing, and in the end, can you try to describe the savings you realized dealing direct with...
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    Ohhhh, the BIG Mafell is in a completely...

    Ohhhh, the BIG Mafell is in a completely different league. Yes, 16lbs can be cumbersome of many people who are using the saw all day. Makita makes some big circ saws as well. Did not realize u...
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    I too would love to hear more about benefits of...

    I too would love to hear more about benefits of Maffel over Festool...
    never used one in person, but I am quite curious....
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    very helpful for non sheet goods and waterfall...

    very helpful for non sheet goods and waterfall edges. I too rarely bring out my TS75, not sure why, its a great saw. Just a bit cumbersome I guess.
    The 60mm is corded though, as they wanted max....
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