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    I have not built a pool table, but I have thought...

    I have not built a pool table, but I have thought of the idea once. You do not specify the sizes you are considering or the material. Most pool tables range from 7ft to 9ft and have a slate playing...
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    Dave, thank you for the suggestion. This...

    Dave, thank you for the suggestion. This thought has crossed my mind. However with the machines being of larger size, ie 12" jointer, Sawstop ICS, etc, I am not sure how it would be to move them...
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    Storing Machinery

    Due to some unfortunate circumstances, I will likely be loosing my current shop space. I may be able to store my machinery in an unheated garage while I get set up with a new place. Will the...
  4. While putting my shop together, I had a...

    While putting my shop together, I had a Powermatic 201 planer, Powermatic 12" jointer, Sawstop ICS, and a SCMI s500p bandsaw moved down bilco doors into a basement shop. Van Horn Machinery Movers...
  5. The latest version of the manual seems to be...

    The latest version of the manual seems to be incorrect. https://content.powermatic.com/assets/manuals/1791261_man_EN.pdf
  6. Kevin, it is the same machine. I will definitely...

    Kevin, it is the same machine. I will definitely double check that was I reading the correct section of the manual and remembering the values it was providing. Maybe different version? The...
  7. I spent more time with the planer this evening. ...

    I spent more time with the planer this evening. So far I have the bed rollers set at the lowest setting where they are 0.001" or 0.002" below the bed.

    The infeed roller is a segmented roller...
  8. I have this same machine with the factory...

    I have this same machine with the factory installed helical head that is about a year old. The machine ran well from the factory, but still had minor snipe on the trailing end that did not bother me...
  9. When setting up my shop, I was replacing 6...

    When setting up my shop, I was replacing 6 incandescent lights with 30 4ft led lights. I utilized the Lithonia 4ft shop light fixtures and the 95CRI T8 bulbs from Waveform lighting. The bulbs are...
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    I would start by reading this:...

    I would start by reading this: http://jansson.us/jcompound.html
  11. The manual to the Powermatic 209 specifies a...

    The manual to the Powermatic 209 specifies a dimension of 26". I would assume is possible to get through 33" door. I have seen a Powermatic 201 go down similar precast concrete stairs through a 35"...
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    Lewis Lumber has very good selection of domestic...

    Lewis Lumber has very good selection of domestic and exotic. Although their stock of mahogany does not seem to be as good as it used to be. Could be supply has declined in past few years or just...
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    I have used the more traditional style (not...

    I have used the more traditional style (not Tite-Mark). Has worked well for me. Is faster to get the two lines than setting up and switching between two gauges. I have found to get a good scribe...
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    Larry Robinson has a great book on inlay. ...

    Larry Robinson has a great book on inlay. Features lots of illustrations on techniques as well as examples of his work for ideas. Depending on type of inlay you wish to do, I suggest a fret saw,...
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    I have taken saw blades to Hermance Machine in...

    I have taken saw blades to Hermance Machine in Williamsport to be sharpened. I believe they send them out, but not sure where. I was told they will sharpen anything.
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    391460. Yes pls Rob.

    391460. Yes pls Rob.
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