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Mike,

I can't speak for the CVS mask, but I've used a 3M 6100 half face mask in the past, albeit professionally (in a chemical manufacturing environment). This mask is inexpensive and can be used...

Check out the Sagulator (http://www.woodbin.com/calcs/sagulator/) to calculate this. With your numbers and assuming 24" deep, you're looking at about a third of an inch sag. Too much, especially if...

David (E.) -

You're right, I don't need a moisture meter to build a bench from SYP. But it it does make a great excuse to get one, does it not? :) The real reason I'm thinking I'll get one is...

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I'm looking forward to getting started. The plan is to go ahead and follow Mike's plan in the Naked Woodworker videos. That is, I'll make two sawbenches first and...

Okay, keeping up with the commitment. So the wood showed a very immediate surface dryness, but definitely is drying on a much more....regular...drying schedule. Larger pieces (2x10+) are drying...

Dave, I didn't mean I thought they'd be dry in a week, but they are nowhere near as wet as they were and some of the parts can be cut and assembled still slightly wet (according to Mike). I don't...

Beautiful work, Allen. Working with metal is something I've never learned, and I'm always more and more interested in trying when I see things like this.

And just think of swords as crosscutting...

Well, the lumber seems to be drying very quickly! I've got a dehumidifier in the basement because with the recent snow it was feeling a bit damp in there; I think it's helping to dry the wood...

That thing is a monster! Looks like it cleaned up nicely and will make a great addition to the till. Nice!

Wanted to clarify - I'm a lefty but work on the "righty" (left) side of the bench. Working on the actual right side will be new to me!

Pics or it didn't happen....here's the lumber:

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Finally got some pics. I built mine from the Benchcrafted hardware right around the time they came out with it. I used maple, because that's what I had lying around that was thick enough. Leather...

Alright, everyone. I've heard that when you make commitments to others, you tend to be more faithful in following through, so I'm starting my workbench build thread as incentive to get this done!
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That's nice to know, Chris. I'm looking forward to trying out a 'real' bench. :)

Just went through a modified cut list and the quote, looks like I can get everything I need for my bench AND a...

I hadn't heard that! Sorry to hear he's no longer here. Well, I'll be thinking fond thoughts of him for his inspiration and for our previous interactions.

I've been an on-and-off regular on SMC,...

I finally got time to move all of the stuff around in the basement and have started setting up shop. Now I'm looking to build a workbench with actual workholding capabilities (as opposed to what...

Nice shop, Hoang! Congratulations. I'm trying to get my own figured out and we moved in 13 months ago; you've definitely got me beat!


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Nice vise, Matt! I didn't bother with the chamfers on mine (lazy) but I did cut the chop slightly wider (taller) than the base and installed it with the tops flush. This small extension allows me...

Stew's got a good point (I've read through the whole thread, so caveats included), but I couldn't help but point out that H2S is an *extremely* common offgas near kraft pulp mills, so there would be...

Pat, I bought a Dot for the family at Christmas because I have an extra bluetooth speaker that I leave paired with it. I've also read that lots of people connect bookshelf speakers to it (e.g....

George, you can turn off ordering via the Echo/Dot, and you can also add a PIN code (don't use it around the kids!), so order security isn't an issue.


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A second to Malcolm's comments - the fan curve says you won't get much performance for a dust collector.

HOWEVER....I would suggest it might work fine for air filtration. ~300CFM is typical for a...

I can second Frederick's comments. I have the earlier generation and have had no issues. If I didn't have one and had your option, Patrick, I'd definitely go for it. That's a great deal!

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Well, last year I spent at 1920x1080, I'm hoping this year I can make that 3840x1080. :p


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Thanks, guys. Lee, that's a good idea - we used RR for what turned out to be a major shower leak [not a plumbing issue], so I get coupons frequently from them. Next time, I may just call them out...

An update, if anyone was curious:


Digging around in crawlspace, I couldn't find any vent lines. I tried multiple times, but where it would be is very difficult to access due to a buttress wall...