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  1. Other possibilities: • Shorter dust collection...

    Other possibilities:
    • Shorter dust collection bin/barrel
    • Put DC in small outside attached shed space (my plan to gain space & reduce noise)
  2. You've covered conducted and transmitted noise...

    You've covered conducted and transmitted noise from the DC here.

    Based on sound measurements in electronic instruments, one of the biggest factors we found was air flow through the air intake &...
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    I use a Duluth Trading double boot brush (gets...

    I use a Duluth Trading double boot brush (gets sides + soles) outside the garage door where I enter the house from the shop. It's outside so I can easily hose it off. At the door from the garage to...
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    The insulation material on the stranded material...

    The insulation material on the stranded material may have a lower melting point in addition to less thermal mass. Just a thought.
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    I would like to hear/read more about the...

    I would like to hear/read more about the non-cancelling "active noise cancelling" (ANC) headphones issue.

    As an electrical engineer, my understanding of ANC is that sounds picked up by an external...
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    Re: Sound-Protection muffs interfering with face...

    Re: Sound-Protection muffs interfering with face shields, etc.

    Try "3M PELTOR Optime 105 Earmuffs H10B, Behind-the-Head" muffs. They are identical to their over-the-head models, but instead have...
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    My "Avantree Aria Bluetooth Noise Cancelling...

    My "Avantree Aria Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones with Microphone, [optional, removable] Boom Mic" to work very well. I work surrounded by racks of electronic equipment where I cannot hear my...
  8. Bernie, Mine has a small suction pump from...

    Bernie,
    Mine has a small suction pump from Oneida (about like a small aquarium air pump in reverse). The air tube ends in a thin flat 4-inch pad of foam in the bottom of the drum so the bag doesn't...
  9. Glenn, I use the significantly tougher...

    Glenn, I use the significantly tougher "construction" style bags for my Oneida barrel (from Ace Hardware). They don't stretch and tear as easily as the yard-waste style bags when removing a full...
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    Bill, Thanks for the reference for the Solejazz...

    Bill, Thanks for the reference for the Solejazz casters. Several of my tools have a similar, non-swivel version that I like; but these look ideal for the jointer.

    Some of mine protrude and are a...
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    For your budget, there are lots of Jet 650-,...

    For your budget, there are lots of Jet 650-, 1100-, 1200-style collectors on the used market. (My neighbor has had a new one still in the box for the last 15+ years, but can't bear to lose any money...
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    Soft and cushiony mats or shoes are actually more...

    Soft and cushiony mats or shoes are actually more tiring when standing. Your feet and legs are constantly making tiny adjustments to compensate for the flex under foot. You want just enough give to...
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    Like Kevin, my sheet good rack is a 2x4 frame in...

    Like Kevin, my sheet good rack is a 2x4 frame in the corner with access at the edges of the sheets.

    The rack has a base to keep sheets slightly above the concrete floor, and a roller (a loose PVC...
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    That's FILTERED makeup air.

    That's FILTERED makeup air.
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    DIY Hot-Wire Foam Cutter

    See Luke Towan's DIY hot-wire foam cutter at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3GWzHb4Hd8Y. Works great. Luke is a model railroad and diorama scenery enthusiast.
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    We have three large south- and west-facing...

    We have three large south- and west-facing windows, no shading, with exterior roll-up screen-cloth that block 95% of the sunlight. The screens make a very noticeable difference in summer heat gain. ...
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    I've cautioned about mats before. Any mats should...

    I've cautioned about mats before. Any mats should be quite firm. Any "squishiness" and your legs will tire from the small rocking movement that results.

    I've found good results from Red Wing...
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    Like Tim's "bridge", I have a similar bridge...

    Like Tim's "bridge", I have a similar bridge between the saw and my 3'x5' assembly table that lifts out to allow me to walk around the table.

    Outfeed goes across the short dimension of the table...
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    I don't remember the details, but here (in CA) I...

    I don't remember the details, but here (in CA) I do recall that the cap rail on the ballusters was too high and thick, and the newell post interrupted the continuous rail and was not an acceptable...
  20. FWIW, my auto-drain empties into a shallow Dollar...

    FWIW, my auto-drain empties into a shallow Dollar Tree aluminum roasting pan under the compressor. It's high enough to contain any splatter, and the water evaporates faster than it accumulates.
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    Pat, - Cutting foam insulation with a thin...

    Pat,

    - Cutting foam insulation with a thin knife is easy, neat, and clean; much better than any kind of saw. I sharpened the side of a putty knife and it works great -- nice cuts and no...
  22. I get my blades from Hastings Saws. They always...

    I get my blades from Hastings Saws. They always have great, smooth, welds from a wide variety of blade manufacturers and types.

    www.hastingssaws.com
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    I would definitely choose EMT. Get a "conduit...

    I would definitely choose EMT. Get a "conduit hand bender". After two or three bends, you will be comfortable with any angle and little jogs around obstacles.

    Run larger conduit, and you can run...
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    I apologize if this sounds too trivial (and I'm...

    I apologize if this sounds too trivial (and I'm not familiar with that brand), but I have encountered similar behavior with Accuride slides when the two sides are not "in sync". Sometimes during...
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    Use firm mats, Post Office-approved shoes

    Use firm mats. Cushy mats result in slight instability and constant small rocking that is tiring for your legs and back.

    The U.S. Post Office tests and recommends shoes for postal workers that...
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