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I'd like to get an inexpensive sand blaster for restoring hand tools. Any suggestions on what to get?

Thanks in advance for suggestions.

Before spending money on evaporust to clean a tool you bought for parts, consider a razor blade followed by a scotchbrite with WD-40 and some elbow grease. You'll be amazed how well it'll clean.

I asked a local blade shop for a good carbide tipped blade for resawing. The manager suggested for a non professional use I go steel for $30 (176"). He said the quality of steel blades these days is...

I've had the dremel for years and love the tool. I'm not a professional, but it has never disappointed with the occasional use I require of it. No experience with other brands.

If his saw looks like this, PM quick!335732

I live in Raleigh, NC and if a decent tool shows up on CL you better jump quick. The demand for woodworking tools in this area is high. The consensus around here is that machines go for half their...

Hey Patrick. I actually bought my used Laguna ACM LT20 last weekend. It is AMAZING. An absolute monster. I just went to my shop and it measures 84" from the base to the magnetic shutoff switch on...

Your willingness to share this to help others avoid a similar mistake is much appreciated.

Thanks Mike. I picked it up on Saturday. I'm on cloud 9.

Any suggestions on a mobile base? I can buy the Laguna one for $150, but wasn't sure if there is an equivalent quality, lower cost...

Any suggestions for a mobile base? Laguna has one for the saw that is $150, but I was wondering if there are other quality options for less. The base is 15"x29" and the saw is almost 600 pounds.

Ken, I just $2300 on a bandsaw, that's why I need to spend $10 on a blade, hahaha

Well, I am now the proud owner of a Laguna ACM LT20 bandsaw with a 4.5 Hp Baldor motor. I'm giddy as a school girl right now. I've wanted a larger saw for resawing, but after many months of searching...

Any concern with it sitting upright in my pickup and driving on the highway as long as it's strapped down well and anything loose secured?

He agreed to $2,300. In going to check it out now. I sure hope it's in as good a condition as the pics show.

Wish me luck.

It is an ACM. He's asking $2500, but my limit is $2300. Is that a fair offer?

I have an opportunity to buy a used Laguna LT20 bandsaw, made in Italy. Anyone have this saw and can offer some thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Hi Cody, thanks for the response. I'm on cloud 9 right now about getting all this lumber.

I don't know the exact MC, but my understanding is the wood was stored outside for over 10 years.

I...

Hello All.

I just got my hands on a bunch of rough sawn lumber (walnut, oak, cypress, etc.). I have read various posts on how to stack the wood, with a multitude of opinions.

I have a...

Looks great, excited to see the rest.

Thank you for posting all this. I've really enjoyed seeing what you've done. One day my shop will be there, in about 20 years!

Makes sense Patel. Do you have an opinion on the Dowelmax versus Jessem? I've been wanting a doweling jig for a while

The Dowelmax really looks great, but it looks like it only comes with four spacers, 1,16", 3/8", 3/4", and 1-5/8". Am I wrong in understanding that you can only use some combination of those...

Does the Jessem have regulating grooves when setting the distance? My concern is that adjusting by hand leaves room for error, unless the grooves ensure you hit the exact distance every time.

Thanks Jeff. It's similar to what I have, so should be helpful. Thanks so much.

Great feedback Bill. I checked the add and it's an LT16-3000, so Taiwanese. With that understood now, is the saw worth getting, or hold out for something different (I'm not in a rush). I suppose...