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    Floating tenon size vs mortising bit size

    I am attempting my first floating tenon construction on a large dining table. I have a Minimax CU300 horizontal slot mortiser with a 1/2" bit. In making the tenon stock should I plane it to exactly...
  2. Knife setting jig recommendations for a 16" jointer?

    I need to purchase a knife setting jig for my Porter 300-C 16" jointer with a 4-knife round cutterhead. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!
  3. Compact fluorescent lights vs commercial strips?

    My shop is in Monroe, NC and the climate allows me to open the 16' wide door about 9 months of the year. It is not air conditioned but I have a 240 volt ceiling mounted heater that warms it up...
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    16 inch jointer performance questions.

    Hello everyone,

    I have a Porter 300c belt drive jointer (7.5 hp 3-phase belt drive, 96 inch bed)The bearings are flawless (a nickel will stand on edge all day while running and even during...
  5. Different ways to produce wine rack molding?

    Currently, I use a hole saw on my vintage Walker-Turner radial drill press to cut multiple holes in hardwood and then split the board in half on my table saw to produce wine rack molding. Can anyone...
  6. Peter, I forgot to add I also have a Williams...

    Peter,

    I forgot to add I also have a Williams & Hussey variable speed moulder....thanks for your input!

    I am a tool junkie I think!

    Gary
  7. Sell Porter 300C 16" jointer and Milwaukee Panel Saw? Replace w/a Festool track saw?

    Hello fellow Creekers...

    I recently acquired a used Minimax CU300 combo machine (3 4.8 HP motors) which has a 12" jointer and planer combo as part of the 5 machine/ 3 motor unit. I am delaying my...
  8. Need blade recommendations for my Milwaukee 6480-20 panel saw THANKS

    This saw takes an 8 1/4" circular saw blade and I would like to get optimum performance for ripping and cross-cutting 3/4" veneer plywood. Any recommendations would be much appreciated! :)
  9. Recommendations for selling pre-owned tool?

    I plan to sell some equipment in the next few weeks and buy some other pieces.....is eBay or Craigslist the best way or do other avenues produce better results?

    Thanks!
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    Is my price range reasonable or is it an instance...

    Is my price range reasonable or is it an instance where "for just a little more you can fly first class?" This area is where I am the weakest.
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    Thanks, Scott. A friend of mine said to inquire...

    Thanks, Scott. A friend of mine said to inquire if the spray system I choose would handle "post-cat" materials...Is that something you are familiar with?
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    Sprayer recommendations?

    Hello everyone....I am new to "The Creek" and this is my initial post. I am looking to upgrade my finishing equipment. Candidly it is HVLP (homeowner grade) and a lot of hand finishing.

    I build...
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