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    Me too, one color, one black and white, they have...

    Me too, one color, one black and white, they have been great and are not too expensive
  2. Costco’s return policy for computers

    I have always run Microsoft Windows on all my computers. I decided I’d like to try to learn the Apple system. I looked at the Apple mini and it was only $500 so i decided to buy that but I was unsure...
  3. Apple cancels its electric car program.

    It’s being reported that “ after ten years and billions of dollars” Apple has cancelled its electric car program. From what I understand it was also to be a self driving car.
    Apparently they are...
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    As I was completing my order with Amazon I saw...

    As I was completing my order with Amazon I saw that it was actually shipped by Peachtree so I didn’t complete my Amazon order and went directly to Peachtree.
  5. Thanks for the advice, I went with a Carter...

    Thanks for the advice, I went with a Carter blade, 3/8", 4 TPI.
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    I don't mind a premium price for the blade but...

    I don't mind a premium price for the blade but for the shipping too?
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    Another "cost of shipping" rant

    I decided to buy a Carter bandsaw blade. I prefer to buy from the direct seller rather than Amazon, if the prices are reasonably close.

    If I bought the blade from Amazon the cost, with shipping,...
  8. I only will use it to makes straight cuts. I...

    I only will use it to makes straight cuts.
    I mostly cut dry Poplar and Mahogany, up to 1 1/2" thick, but usually 3/4".
    I guess as smooth a finish as is reasonable with a bandsaw.
  9. What general purpose bandsaw blade should I buy ?

    I got a new 14” bandsaw.
    Highland woodworking sells a 3/8”. 4TPI skip tooth blade which they say was the highest recommended among 19 blades tested by Fine Woodworking as a general purpose blade. It...
  10. Not sure what to think about this email from Grizzly?

    I just bought a new bandsaw from Grizzly last week.
    Today I got an email from them telling me to “ upgrade my bandsaw blade”.
    I know that the blade that came with it is not the best, I haven’t even...
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    We need more trade schools

    There is an interesting story in the Wall Street Journal about a trade/vocational school in St George, Maine.
    There were no trade schools in the district, so St George decided to create one but the...
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    Well, I'm not making this up, it has happened...

    Well, I'm not making this up, it has happened twice to me.
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    Microsoft does it again

    Yesterday I completed my income tax using Turbo Tax, saved it and shut turbo tax down.
    During the night Microsoft updated my computer.
    Today I went to get back on and the tax file I had spent 3 or...
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    Thanks for your advice, I ordered the Grizzly GO555 bandsaw

    I ordered the Grizzly GO555 bandsaw today directly from Grizzly. It was on sale, for $625, so I saved $170.
    The customer service and tech people at Grizzly were very helpful.
    Thanks for your...
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    Well, Roger that's pretty scary but I would think...

    Well, Roger that's pretty scary but I would think that Home Depot would not keep the bandsaw in stock and would simply order it directly from Grizzly to be delivered to me. Again the issue is simply...
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    Should I buy direct from Grizzly or thru Home Depot?

    i can get the GO 555 from Grizzly or from Home Depot which is a few miles from my house. HD would probably make is easier if there are any delivery damages to return it. which do you think would be a...
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    Thanks Justin

    Thanks Justin, it’s new, You answered my question, I don’t think I’ll be driving to Washington or Missouri 😊. I guess I’ll just have to have it delivered and hope for the best.
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    Should I drive up to Muncey PA to pick up my Grizzly bandsaw?

    I’ve decided to buy a Grizzly GO555 bandsaw. I’ve heard so many horror stories about saws being delivered broken that I’m tempted to drive up to Muncey (Muncy?) PA and pick up my saw. It’s about 225...
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    Carroll Thanks for your concern. I did go over...

    Carroll
    Thanks for your concern. I did go over what i did wrong , and the issue was, obviously, Me, not the saw. I know what I did wrong and that's why I'm looking at a bandsaw
    Thanks
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    14” bandsaw for $1,000 or less ?

    I had a kickback on my table saw today. The wood hit my hand, hurt like crazy and resulted a couple of cuts, a trip to the doctor and 3 stitches. Could have been a lot worse if it hit my face.
    I...
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    Another intarsia

    Here's another intarsia
    515068

    I have so many intarsias im thinking about trying to sell some on Etsy or maybe Shopify.
    Has anyone used either of these?
    I also will be posting this question in...
  22. What have you read, that you can recommend , lately?

    I just finished Michael Connelly's “ Resurrection Walk” , a Lincoln lawyer book, it was very good. I also read John Grishams latest, “ The Exchange” which was OK. Grisham is one of my favorite...
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    Clean out your desk !

    After about ten years I decided to clean out my desk. As I was going through one of the drawers, I saw an envelope with my initials on it.
    I thought it must be some old papers I was keeping and had...
  24. Thanks for the responses, I ordered a welder’s extension cord.

    Thanks for the responses.
    I ordered a 25’ industrial welder extension cord ($65).
    I will follow the advice given that when I use it for first time I will be in the shop to make sure it doesn’t...
  25. Is it safe to use a 220v extension cord for my shop heater?

    I have a plug in 220v electric heater for my shop. It is on one side the shop which happens to not be where I spend most of my time. Would it be safe to use a 220v extension cord ( about 15-20’) to...
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