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    Minimax t124

    I am looking at buying one of these lathes. I would love some info from people who have one and who have used it specifically for it's copying feature. I have a rep 30 mins away with one in a crate...
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    I actually do know that, only because I just had...

    I actually do know that, only because I just had to replace the front panel of a commercial property I bought because the panel was not tempered. It was also 50 years old. That said I have never...
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    When doing the glass is it better to do 2 panes...

    When doing the glass is it better to do 2 panes with an air gap or just a thicker single pane? I have it drawn up in sketch up and it seems pretty straight forward. I am going with 3 glass panes at...
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    Craftsman front door build

    I am wanting to build a new front door for our house. I have never made a door and want it to be done right. So far my game plan is to use white oak or maybe Hickory, the joinery will be Dominos...
  5. 8/4 or round abouts on the thickness. The boards...

    8/4 or round abouts on the thickness. The boards will be bottom planed and then lightly hand planed on the top to create a "flat" surface. He wants nail holes and saw marks. No budget means he...
  6. Reclaimed Walnut, Reclaimed Mahogany anyone??

    I have a client after reclaimed walnut or Mahogany. I am having a tough time finding any. There is no budget, I am in Georgia and I know there is none to be found in my area. I have seen reclaimed...
  7. I woodwork full time, my wife woodworks part...

    I woodwork full time, my wife woodworks part time. She handles clients and the kids when she is not in the shop with me. She's always learning and wants to learn more. She has a great eye for...
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    No reason to switch. I was just curious about the...

    No reason to switch. I was just curious about the product. Bsiy tire bond has the run on wood glue. Most stores carry titebond and maybe elmers or some odd ball. I am just wondering what do the big...
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    Wood Glues

    I have always used Titebond glues. I know the run down with I, II, and III. I have never had an issue with any of them but I have been looking on Richelieu and they carry a brand called Lion Grip. ...
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    Thank you! That looks fantastic. Well I have...

    Thank you! That looks fantastic. Well I have probably 8 quarts of RTM on the way and I know he is sending me 10 gallons of clear poly. I am pretty much sold on the swap. Now the only bad thing is...
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    The spark that got us talking was what I think to...

    The spark that got us talking was what I think to be a bad batch of poly. I had 4 table tops come back to me out of a 5 gallon pale with peeling issues. I explained my technique and he said it could...
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    RTM Stains

    I have been talking back and forth with my rep at General Finishes and he has sent me a couple quarts of their RTM stains. Anyone use them or know how well they work on soft woods like pine. He is...
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    I like this option a lot. I will very likely do...

    I like this option a lot. I will very likely do this. Not only will this stop any chance of collapse but it also gives me plenty areas to attach the pipe to the ceiling.

    The reason I am not...
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    Dust collection Piping

    So I have read all the threads throughout the site about using 30 gauge pipe for dust collection. Most are older and full of "advice" from people whom either do not use or never had ill effects...
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    I have a veil duplicator with the angle grinder...

    I have a veil duplicator with the angle grinder attachment. It's has taken about 15 hours of work to get tuned but it is now. The finish quality leaves a lot to be desired. I spend about double the...
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    Well, you can daisy chain 220 but it's not to...

    Well, you can daisy chain 220 but it's not to code from my understanding and you can't run the machines at the same time.

    I suggest standardizing all your plugs. I went with the twist lock plugs....
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    That looks awesome! I was recently turned on to...

    That looks awesome! I was recently turned on to Pro-Classic by the manager at my local store. I had been using pro-mar 200 for all of my projects for the past two years. Not sure why he didn't...
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    Good luck. I have one sitting in my shop with a...

    Good luck. I have one sitting in my shop with a pile of dust on it. The spindle pulley broke about 3 days after I bought it used. A company called Renovo parts is currently building a aftermarket...
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    From turning on the lathe to turning off...

    From turning on the lathe to turning off including sanding to 120 about 4-6 mins each. The biggest time dump right now is milling. I use pine for my legs. I have a couple sources for rough 4x4s as...
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    The blade is awesome! It was not cheap but so...

    The blade is awesome! It was not cheap but so worth it. 5 carbide cutters spinning at 5000 rpm.

    That also goes with why I need to spin the spindle at such a low speed. I pull it from square to...
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    G0766 Set up with Duplicator

    I know multiple of us got G0766's recently. I bought this one about 3 weeks ago. Set up was a breeze. Threw a new plug on it to match the style I use throughout my shop and started setting up my...
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    I have found that every 220 tool I buy has a...

    I have found that every 220 tool I buy has a different plug! I just put a new end on the machine to match the 220 plug I like to use in my shop. All of my tools have had new plugs put on them and...
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    The only issue I had picking mine up is when I...

    The only issue I had picking mine up is when I got to the ups facility there was only two employees and both were older ladies. They were nice but other than bringing it out of a truck on a lift they...
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    I was just informed mine is ready for pickup from...

    I was just informed mine is ready for pickup from my local ups facility!
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