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    knowledge and experience are different.

    knowledge and experience are different.
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    What can get experts into trouble is when they...

    What can get experts into trouble is when they believe themselves to be experts outside of their expert area.

    Here is a great example (and cautionary tale) from the book:...
  3. Thread: Ants

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    Are they dark, tiny ants? Could be Rover Ants. ...

    Are they dark, tiny ants? Could be Rover Ants. The traditional sugar/borax based baits don't seem to work very well.

    Following the ants and blocking their entry points is the only thing that...
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    When private equity companies are mentioned, it...

    When private equity companies are mentioned, it always makes me think of that scene in Good Fellas where the main characters are burning down the restaurant for insurance money after maxing out the...
  5. Some of it is pretty bad... but I think spotting...

    Some of it is pretty bad... but I think spotting AI generated content is like spotting bad plastic surgery. You never notice the well done stuff. In fact, you've probably already read a bunch of AI...
  6. Yep totally agree. It’s called “lowering the cost...

    Yep totally agree. It’s called “lowering the cost of sale” and unfortunately, companies don’t price in the value of quality customer service, knowledgeable sales people, and other hard-to-quantify...
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    Yep these are great. Time will tell how long they...

    Yep these are great. Time will tell how long they stay sharp.
  8. AI is already replacing people. While there is...

    AI is already replacing people. While there is certainly hype, it is having a real world impact. A team of low level marketing professionals who used to write content are now reduced to one person....
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    Thanks for highlighting this Cameron. Its a fair...

    Thanks for highlighting this Cameron. Its a fair criticism to consider. I think if you read the book, you would find that the author leans on his experience as an expert in the national security...
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    Jack, You might be interested in this book:...

    Jack,

    You might be interested in this book: "The Death of Expertise: The Campaign against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters".
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    I’ve had a 25-50 for a few years. It takes some...

    I’ve had a 25-50 for a few years. It takes some practice to ensure you don’t gouge large table tops, but once you get the hang of it, the drum sander works well. I also push and pull the large...
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    Two mitre bars worked great for me on a few BB...

    Two mitre bars worked great for me on a few BB sleds. I used HDPE plastic but these WP bars look nice.

    I have also used the Incra version and they work well if you mitre slots are accurately sized...
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    Some businesses use shipping for margin...

    Some businesses use shipping for margin recovery...
  14. Its an automated marketing email that attempts to...

    Its an automated marketing email that attempts to sell you compatible accessories... nothing more.
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    I couldn’t agree more with the OP. I have a...

    I couldn’t agree more with the OP. I have a masters in business from UT, but I’m also an alum of the BOCES program in NY. You attend 1/2 days for the last 2 years of high school.

    Really great...
  16. Here's a cool concept - 3d printed homes. Opens...

    Here's a cool concept - 3d printed homes. Opens up a ton of possibilities like homes that don't have straight walls.

    https://www.iconbuild.com/
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    Final setup should be done by the owner. I’ve...

    Final setup should be done by the owner. I’ve tweaked every machine I’ve purchased. Just part of ownership.

    Unfortunately, Hammer is Felder’s budget product line. I wouldn’t expect premium...
  18. As a fellow lefty, I can tell you - it’s awesome.

    As a fellow lefty, I can tell you - it’s awesome.
  19. Very cool door Mark, thanks for sharing! Do you...

    Very cool door Mark, thanks for sharing! Do you have any additional pictures?
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    That makes sense. Cut the tenons while the seat...

    That makes sense. Cut the tenons while the seat blank is still square then shape. Do you plan to hollow out the seat with hand tools?
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    Including arms that are connected to both front...

    Including arms that are connected to both front and back legs in your design will greatly increase the rigidity. You could likely reduce the amount of material in the seat to lighten the chairs up. ...
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    Thanks for taking the time to post this Derek. I...

    Thanks for taking the time to post this Derek. I look forward to following along through the process. Chairs are a great challenge to make both comfortable and beautiful.
  23. Yeah using the Oliver name always seemed a bit...

    Yeah using the Oliver name always seemed a bit bait-and-switchy to me.

    The DW735 seems to be the standard for bench top planers. The Oliver model looks similar to the DW734 and other bench top...
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    How about a LN 10 1/4 rabbeting plane in mint...

    How about a LN 10 1/4 rabbeting plane in mint condition?
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    Its clear you don't have personal experience with...

    Its clear you don't have personal experience with a DW735/Byrd head combination, which was what the OP is asking about.

    Try not to get out over your ski's friend...
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