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    Just a thought can't say I've done it. How about...

    Just a thought can't say I've done it. How about using a sign making template, rocker sells cheap one. Route the letters and numbers in and fill with colored epoxy. Actually a few articles if you...
  2. Hard to beat the larger fiskers X 27 if you have...

    Hard to beat the larger fiskers X 27 if you have to split with an axe
  3. Thread: Ketchup

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    Poll: Seems we always buy Heinz but the best ketchup I...

    Seems we always buy Heinz but the best ketchup I ever had was at macdonalds in Rome have no idea what brand it was but sure would like to get some.
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    The smartest thing you could do is rip up that...

    The smartest thing you could do is rip up that 500 dollars throw it away and step away from the festools, as soon as you buy one you will be lusting over which one to buy next. My wife wanted a...
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    I'm not sure how ford brakes work but I had the...

    I'm not sure how ford brakes work but I had the same problem on a vw after replacing calipers. The rear calipers are adjusted by operating the parking brake. Every time you operate the parking brake...
  6. i have the shopfox version and just put it on...

    i have the shopfox version and just put it on some great lakes casters
  7. My choice was the MM 20 but they were back...

    My choice was the MM 20 but they were back ordered so had to settle for the MM 24
  8. I had the same issue with the blade it came with...

    I had the same issue with the blade it came with trying to rip some 2X4's bought the rip blade and end of problem.
  9. There is a small local sawmill in Spring Valley...

    There is a small local sawmill in Spring Valley called Schmitt Timber, I have had good luck with him. Get him talking and he likes to show the machines he has in the back. Last time he was sawing up...
  10. I am about 45 miles from there what are you...

    I am about 45 miles from there what are you looking for?
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    I just used a french cleat to hold mine...

    I just used a french cleat to hold mine on...worked great. Do a google search if your not familiar with them and you will find some examples.

    Phil
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    Rockler sells a little jig or tool for doing just...

    Rockler sells a little jig or tool for doing just that for around 20 bucks, I would find the link but gotta run to work.

    Phil
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    I'm not saying it is safe to run yours this fast...

    I'm not saying it is safe to run yours this fast but check some specks many jointers run 5000 rpm or a bit more

    Phil
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    One concern I would have is keeping the edges...

    One concern I would have is keeping the edges perfectly straight so the joints fit tight and the other is cutting the tongue and groove on a router table. If your boards have any bow the groove will...
  15. I have bought several ShopFox tools and my local...

    I have bought several ShopFox tools and my local dealers were cheaper then any online prices, plus there was no shipping from him. Check your local dealers before ordering online.

    Phil
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    Steve the zambus and great lakes casters come or...

    Steve the zambus and great lakes casters come or can be ordered with a 12 mm stud that screws right into the leveling pad.

    Phil
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    Just so you have something to look at....that 2...

    Just so you have something to look at....that 2 feet of resaw is nice once in a while. I have mine on great lakes casters takes a little effort to move it but not too bad for a 1000 pound machine. I...
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    I confess that in the last two years I have spent...

    I confess that in the last two years I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars on tools and haven't made much worth while. But I keep thinking about making something and I really intend to make...
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    I must be the only one that is not impressed with...

    I must be the only one that is not impressed with Freud. I have used Forrest blades for the last 25 years or so and have been happy with them, except for one thin kerf blade I bought by mistake. I...
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    I had a new MM 24 shipped from atlanta or texas...

    I had a new MM 24 shipped from atlanta or texas wherever they are located to wisconsin as I recall it was around 350 for shipping with me picking it up at their freight dock. Just found the invoice...
  21. It appears to me to also be some type of cherry...

    It appears to me to also be some type of cherry tree.

    Take a look at timberwolf bandmill blades, not sure how small of saw you can use them on. One inch is the smallest blade and I think they only...
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    I try to avoid HD at all costs. Years ago I...

    I try to avoid HD at all costs. Years ago I bought a M&K tile saw from a tool store, HD had what appeared to be the same saw with a slightly different model number. Made me wonder what they did to...
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    I live here did even know there was a show going...

    I live here did even know there was a show going on....guess I will have to pay attention. Where was it at?

    Phil
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    Was kind of a slow year here no big tools but I...

    Was kind of a slow year here no big tools but I did pick up a Festool track saw and a few chisels and Akeada dovetail jig and a couple routers to go with it, maybe snuck a Lie-Nielsen block plane in...
  25. I always cross thread my screws and tell myself...

    I always cross thread my screws and tell myself nothing holds like a good cross thread...don't need no locktite

    Phil
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