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Thank you very much for the advise. I have been very busy with school and havent gotten to it yet, but I will be able to tackle it this afternoon. If I run into any other obstacles, do you mind if I...

Thanks gents, I really appreciate the insight. It has proven to be an excellent addition and has worked out great so far. I was impressed with my first few resaws. I have seen countless jigs/fence...

I have a Ridgid 4512 10" TS that is about 3 months old. I am unsure of what I did to create this problem, but my drive belt/pulley will not maintain its position/tightness. I am pretty sure I am...

where do you order the exotic wood that you use, if you dont mind me asking? i am wantingto get a few different things for a couple cutting boards, but am not very familiar with with options on...

I am unsure of the best way to finish these boards. I am a beginner, obviously, but am very happy with the result so far and really want to not jack them up with a poor finish. any help would be...

ill be on my way to get it shortly. ill let you all know how it works out.

I have been looking for a band saw capable of resawing, but within my budget, and came across this grizzly model locally for $250. It is in excellent condition and also has a riser block kit. Has...

Thank you Rich. I did a few practice cuts on some pine, but pine does not compare, at least the way I see it. it is so much softer. I have a hard time keeping a straight, uniform cut, but i was...

I am making my first go at resawing for a couple of boxes that I am going to make. I have not done this before and wanted to try and get a little insight/advice before doing so. I have a very small...

When you mounted your router, what kind of lift did you use? Are lifts required when mounting a router to a table or woud I be alright without one?

I have come accross a blog that described using the Excalibur 40-070 cast iron TS wing with a Ridgid TS, different model, but same specs in regard to the space available for the additional cast iron...

Thank you very much for suggesting the miter sled, Joe Hillman. It is working out quite nice.

thank yoiu george. that was mentioned to me by a member today. but i really like the honesty and skill level/quality of work that people share on here. some very talented people

i wasnt implicating that anyone can be as skilled you all probably are, i enjoy it so much as a hobby that i choose to invest my time into a new field where i could be happy, not just work for a...

you are welcome. thank you sir for complimenting my work, its definately a continuous process

there are many options available, as people always want something different. and the school is called american woodworking academy, in fenton mo. is that not a good place? i really dont know but...

the va pays the military gi bill. for the ones that get rocked and then get medically discharged, there are other services/resources to further assist us because we cant do what we used to, so...

im quite skeptical that you really know what voc rehab is what they do. no worries tho richard. and i am sure, actually certain that somethings cannot be taught, but if there is drive, and desire,...

I want to work on a smaller scale, items like what i am making and trying to improve on now, as well as various other military displays. It is very common, accross the branches. crafty type items...

I live in Davenport, Iowa but am originally from Wisconsin and have lived everywhere in the past 10 years. 15 countries i think. i will never leave the midwest again

I def rushed it. i just wanted to get some kind of constructive criticism. all my friends and family wont tear it down at all. after reviewing, i agree that the finish did not look well. now that i...

I am making a miter sled since i recently bought a new table saw. I am having a little difficulty with it, but im going to get it down. I am also going to use a shorts jig instead of just using a...

Thanks for your insight, i appreciate it. Even tho i am a beginner, i have already obtained most of the equipment and tools that i need. i will be mentored thru the rest of the planning stage by...

Thanks for your response. Definately no doom and gloom, I have been working on my plan for the two years i was in the wounded warrior unit. Im able to get around and take care of my self, but no...

What kind of wood do think would look better? I havent used a lot but im going to use some on my next project that I found. Its kauri and I thought it looked good.