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    I agree with Jim, an oscillating spindle sander...

    I agree with Jim, an oscillating spindle sander is an ideal companion.
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    Grizzly GO490X: Problem Resolved!

    Many months ago, I wrote about an issue I was having with my "new" Grizzly Jointer (GO490X). It ran fine and once it was dialed in, I was very pleased with the quality of the cut and the squareness...
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    It appears that I am in the minority on this...

    It appears that I am in the minority on this thread, but my experience with Festool has been more positive. I too have a lot invested in various Festool products and I have found the overall...
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    Not sure if I should offer congratulations or...

    Not sure if I should offer congratulations or extend my regrets. If you fall off a horse, you are suppose to get right back on...perhaps you need to make another trip and see if you can stimulate the...
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    I had an 18,000 BTU mini-split installed in my...

    I had an 18,000 BTU mini-split installed in my shop (900 sqft) last fall at at cost of about $3,800 (unit and installation). It does an amazing job of keeping my basement shop both cool and warm....
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    So true!!!

    So true!!!
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    Safety features notwithstanding, the SawStop...

    Safety features notwithstanding, the SawStop table saw is a very well-built and well-engineered tool. I have owned one for ten years without any issues and this includes a shop move. I would never...
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    The floor, door and cut look great! That said, I...

    The floor, door and cut look great! That said, I can't help but wonder exactly how you managed this cut to get everything line up so nicely?
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    Very informative thread, I am enjoying it...

    Very informative thread, I am enjoying it immensely. Thank you to those who are taking the time to put this information together for the rest of us, I am very appreciative.
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    Very interesting, informative, and well-written;...

    Very interesting, informative, and well-written; thank you!
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    There is a gentleman in North Carolina that makes...

    There is a gentleman in North Carolina that makes quality blades at a fair price, check Woodcraft Bands.
  12. I bought the Jet 22/44 about a year ago and have...

    I bought the Jet 22/44 about a year ago and have been very pleased. Irrespective of which way you go, changing paper is a bit of an art. You think it's tight but it isn't. After changing, suggest...
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    A few years ago, the mere mention of SawStop...

    A few years ago, the mere mention of SawStop often created heated discussions. That said, SawStop has been around long enough to have earned a solid reputation as a quality saw. I have owed one for...
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    I made two sets of bunk beds for my four...

    I made two sets of bunk beds for my four grandsons...I hung the ladder vertically (no angle), I cut dados (0.25") deep to fit the full size of the tread (0.75") on wide boards...ripped the boards for...
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    I always enjoy these types of threads "which ____...

    I always enjoy these types of threads "which ____ to buy"? We all have opinions based on our own experiences or the experiences of others, which are often complicated by variables such as price,...
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    Over the years manufacturers have tried to improve profit margins through various product and packaging manipulations. It sounds as if you have fallen victim to cheaper packaging. I wish I had some...
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    Thank you. In truth, I looked earlier at the...

    Thank you. In truth, I looked earlier at the Oneida site and did find "wye pants" for over $90! However, after reading your suggestion, I went back to the site and found that I had overlooked a page...
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    5x5 Wye or 5x4 Wye?

    I am in a new shop and I am ready to "pipe" my dust collection system. This wasn't an issue in my older shop, which was small and I simply drug the DC hose to the various machines. I have an Oneida...
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    Question: Grizzly 490X

    I have a new Grizzly 490X jointer. It runs smoothly, quietly and all-in-all I am pleased. However, I am experiencing one source of irritation, whenever I move the fence the fence does not stay square...
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    I have used this app for several years, I love...

    I have used this app for several years, I love it! I am confident that it frequently saves me from making mathematical mistakes. Prior to this app, I can recall several instances where a simple...
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    Regarding Minwax, I won't fall on my sword for...

    Regarding Minwax, I won't fall on my sword for their stains, but their wipe on poly is, IMHO, far superior to the WATCO brand. I couldn't find Minwax poly at HD or Lowes so I purchased WATCO. It took...
  22. I just started building a desk for our home...

    I just started building a desk for our home office. The first step was to put together the legs (3" square). In order to do this, I used the following: 1) chop saw 2) jointer 3) planer 4) table saw...
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    Beautiful work! I am not only in awe of his...

    Beautiful work! I am not only in awe of his craftsmanship but also his ability to sit crosslegged and work hours on end. I hurt thinking about it!
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    Thank you for sharing your experience, perhaps it...

    Thank you for sharing your experience, perhaps it will save one of us from a similar lapse in judgement. I hope you heal quickly and can get back in the shop very soon.
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    Very interesting discussion; thanks to all who...

    Very interesting discussion; thanks to all who have contributed. Recently, I checked the two tape measures I use most often in my shop and found them to be off by a little of 1/16". When I checked...
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