I've primarily Jorgensens, but also a few cheaper "import" ones that were given to me. There is a noticeable difference between the two in fit and finish, yes, but what it really boils down to is the...
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I've primarily Jorgensens, but also a few cheaper "import" ones that were given to me. There is a noticeable difference between the two in fit and finish, yes, but what it really boils down to is the...
It will be interesting to see how they hold up over long-term use. Right now as you note they perform decently…*let's see what happens in the future. Who knows, you might have stumbled onto a gem.
I've got one - it is a very easy to use gadget. Are there ways to get knives sharper? Sure. But this one's pretty much foolproof. We use it when filleting lots of fish and guys who couldn't sharpen a...
Hard to get the picture of your scenario in my head - but in my dream shop I'd like to have a pair of big sliding doors for moving in lumber, etc. and moving out projects, etc. -Big enough, even,...
Alright, I'll play… (and come out of lurk-mode)
Jet 22-44 closed base
Grizzly G0513P bandsaw
Bought the sander (2 yrs old) for 1⁄2 price. Bought the bandsaw with a 10% off eBay coupon, and...
Good advice on the paste wax - and go with Johnson's. Back in the day, it was deemed that paste waxes on floors were too slippery and were therefore regulated. Johnson's formula was grandfathered in...
And here's a review on lumberjocks.com
http://lumberjocks.com/reviews/156#comments
There are some.
Shopsmith (was mentioned already)
RJR Studios (Sand Flee)
Whiteside router bits
Starrett
Incra
Bridge City Tool Works
Woodpeckers stuff
There are surely other smaller ones,...
I've been to the Denver and St. Louis shows. Have seen a gradual decline in each successive year. Too bad - used to be a great time to learn and see the new "gear" and stock up on consumables. I...
Wouldn't it make the most sense to buy American-made tools with that tax rebate? You can give your money to whomever you well please, but if a boost in the American economy is the general idea, it...