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    Interesting how many guys have chimed in with...

    Interesting how many guys have chimed in with “their favorite” -or- what they use but almost no one has said why they think theirs the “BEST” or mention switching from another brand because of non or...
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    Jim , I’m with you on “use what ya got”. I am...

    Jim , I’m with you on “use what ya got”.

    I am not down with complaining about a tool or part being poor when it’s not used as intended/designed.
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    Considering that even the most wonderfully...

    Considering that even the most wonderfully designed and best manufactured widget will still have a measurable failure rate , I’m not inclined to fault Bosch on your trouble.

    The fact that you’ve...
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    1st question I’d ask is : what’s the acquisition...

    1st question I’d ask is : what’s the acquisition cost & what’s your time worth ?

    2: How certain are you it only needs a cleanup, bearing , and new tires ? Stored outside ain’t great. Except in...
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    Being you’re a fan of the Toob, I’m surprised you...

    Being you’re a fan of the Toob, I’m surprised you haven’t wanted this :

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0--7CZCVngM&t=709s


    Seems to be everything you asked for.
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    Drill Dr. no question. That said, my ability...

    Drill Dr. no question.

    That said, my ability to find deals on drill bits that are on sale or close out makes it cheaper than the cost of the drill dr.
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    No, Richelieu does not rebrand Hafele produced...

    No, Richelieu does not rebrand Hafele produced products. They are a distributor just like Hafele.

    And while they may be a century old German Co. , the reason the mech. you’re lookin at is...
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    For drilling metal you want cobalt bits. This...

    For drilling metal you want cobalt bits.

    This test from a month ago suggests Bosch’s set is the best value:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p94UbNphysY
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    While it’s possible (even likely) the plastic...

    While it’s possible (even likely) the plastic formula changed over the years , I’m still putting my money one the metal port somehow being the culprit.

    Your surprise is simply because you you...
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    Normally, I’d say you have a “you” problem. ...

    Normally, I’d say you have a “you” problem. But, since more than a few have said they have issue with THAT sander + the adapter - I’m inclined to believe it’s just that combination.

    The RS006...
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    I agree. If you're going through guides at...

    I agree.

    If you're going through guides at that rate - your saw is definitely not set up correctly.

    Think of it like a constantly tripping circuit breaker ............ it's tripping is...
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    Sorry, my mistake. Email is prob. more...

    Sorry, my mistake.

    Email is prob. more efficient though. But given the cost of a one off vs. the utility of that router to begin with ........id still recommend putting the money into a better...
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    Shorter boards stand a better chance of staying...

    Shorter boards stand a better chance of staying straighter.

    KDAT is not a magic bullet for lumber staying straight , flat ect... It GREATLY increases the odds , but it's not a guarantee.
    ...
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    I disagree entirely. After you spend...

    I disagree entirely.

    After you spend countless minutes on hold or navigating the customer service phone gauntlet, you'll reach a someone (if you're lucky) that has absolutely no clue about the...
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    Even with the new info., my advice remains the...

    Even with the new info., my advice remains the same. If the tool isn't suited for the job, move on - regardless of sentimentality. Especially if the ecomomics favor doing so.
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    While the OEM DeWalt pads are insanely expensive,...

    While the OEM DeWalt pads are insanely expensive, I think you'll be hard pressed to find an equal or better sander for the same money.

    That said, I'd get a generic replacement pad on the BigRiver...
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    Newer models have a bluish green cast to them...

    Newer models have a bluish green cast to them than the vintage machine grey color of the pre-war machines.

    I also think (but am not certain) that the SherwinWilliams formula in the link is no...
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    I’m with Jim on this one. best to just put...

    I’m with Jim on this one.

    best to just put the money towards getting a better router with a better OEM collet.
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    Sure, you can assemble the parts in any sequence...

    Sure, you can assemble the parts in any sequence you desire.




    Why go to that trouble ? Simply use the 32mm system and you'll automatically have them located for every cabinet you make.
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    I think you're gonna have to take your collet to...

    I think you're gonna have to take your collet to the Depot and Lowes and see if it will fit on the DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Ryobi, or Bosch compact routers.

    Then you'll have a starting point. ...
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    you're looking for negatives to why...

    you're looking for negatives to why ........................?

    All track saws have negatives.

    Splinter guards have a penchant for coming off since Festo invented the tools last century -...
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    Elaire is a 'Murican co. making precisely...

    Elaire is a 'Murican co. making precisely machined tooling. 20 bucks for a collet from them seems an absolute bargain considering. Just how much is that Milwaukee collet that's made somewhere else ?
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    because this is veering a bit off track and I...

    because this is veering a bit off track and I like a bit of controversy - I offer you folks this video from our ol' buddy AS in which he tells us to adjust the fence :
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  24. You'll likely be waiting a good while longer -...

    You'll likely be waiting a good while longer - and may not even see what you seek.

    The SS patent(s) that keep other players from joining the game are a moving target and will almost certainly keep...
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    Of course it's an indicator. It's also gives...

    Of course it's an indicator. It's also gives you insight into the consistency of the quality level that product is delivering.

    It IS NOT an absolute guarantee though.


    Go to the Harbor or...
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