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Narrowed choice down to the Bosch Glider or the new Makita 4 rail saw. Festool is way out of my price range. Looked at the Dewalt DW780 (was first on my list), but the slide mechanism didn't impress...

Looking to buy a new miter saw. My DW706 is on its last legs. Want to upgrade to a slider and so far, the Dewalt DW780 and the Bosch Glider are at the top of the list. Does anyone have any...

I am new to turning and have actually signed up for a weekend class at my local Woodcraft. The wife has given her blessing for a new lathe with the stipulation that I build a desk for my daughter's...

Was ready to pull the trigger on the new Grizzley G1023RLX. Just received an email about the Jet 3000 sale and I can get the Jet 708675PK Deluxe Xacta Saw with 50" Rip for $1699 (original cost...

I went through the same dilemma a few months back. Aside from the difference in the rings (magnetic vs twist) the Woodpecker version comes in two size top plates. One is for the Benchdog router...

I have a Bench Dog Router table which the phenolic top (It was purchased new 2 years ago). After struggling with bit changes and height adjustments, I bit the bullet and purchased the new PRL V2...

I have the newer Ridgid. It is my first planer so I do not have much experience with it, but I would be hesitant to run anything under 12" long.

I am also a weekend warrior and I just purchased a DeWalt full head nailer from Tools-Plus for $124. It is a refurbished unit and comes with a 1 year warranty. Used it with a porter cable pancake...

I am planning to build a computer desk and my wife wants the doors to slide in so I have ordered the Accuride slides from Rockler. A bit pricey but I have used them in the past with good results. ...

Just a follow-up to a message posted last evening. First I would like to thanks everyone who responded.

I called Porter Cable Customer Service regarding the broken router bit for the 4215 mini...

I have owned the 4212 Porter Cable Dovetail jig with the additional 4215 mini dovetail template for a few months. No problems with the jig itself, actually made a couple of drawers after about 15...

After collecting tools and reading through the posts, I decided it was time to jump in and build something. Here are some pix of a nightstand for built for my sister. I learned a few things,...

I would look at the bits from Infinity (http://www.infinitytools.com) and MLCS (http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/). The online catalogs have examples of the cutting profiles. I have purchased various...

I was able to squeeze the General Contractor Saw (with 52" fence) into my 1 car garage workshop. I am trying to organize the shop and the router table is next on the list. I was thinking of...

I am in the market for a benchtop drill press. Looking for opinions of what to look for. Does anyone have the 12" Craftsman? I took a look at it and for the price ($160) it looks good. Here is...

Thanks for the info. I live in Waterbury, so the drive to both CWG and Harris is not that far.

:rolleyes: Any one know of a source of wood in CT. I have been buying from HD and Lowes, but am limited to oak, poplar, pine etc. I have found a few sources online, but the cost seems very high,...

Here is the my newly assembled friend. I really love the left tilt and the 52" fence, although I wish my basement shop was wider than 8'.

I have also included a photo of my first saw. It served...

2 Questions:

1. Does the Porter Cable 892 Fixed Base Router (2 1/4 HP) have enough power to make raised panels? I will using MDF for the panels, since the cabinet will be painted.

2. As far...

Looking to purchase a decent combination blade and dado set for my new contractor saw. I don't use my tools enough to justify the expensive (> $150) blades. Any sugestions on blades in the $50 -75...

Bruce, thanks for the info. I live in Connecticut, so I do not know what "dry" means. I plan on using poplar for the frame and the melamine tables looks good on your saw. Did you use the iron on...

Almost finished setting up the new toy (General left tilt contractor saw. Once the saw is finished, I will post some pix.). I want to build an extension table to fill in the gap left by the 50"...

After months of research/debate, I finally took the plunge and purchased the General Left Tilt Contractor's saw with 52" rip capacity. I have started to assemble the saw and have a question. The...

I plan on upgrading from a table-top model saw and am leaning towards the General International Contractor saw (Model 50-185LM1 price is $689). This is the left tilt model with 52" rip capacity. I...

I need to replace my cordless drill. Both battery packs will not hold a charge and when I priced them, the replacement cost for two would be equal to the cost of the original combo kit. I noticed...