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This is an old thread. Since it was posted the Thien Baffle has become extremely popular. Also, you can make a small funnel-type out of aluminum (like the Oneida Dust Deputy), or even an orange...

If you can locate which part of which runner is the "loose" culprit, you can put tiny screws in that sides about every 3-4". Just leave a few thousands of the head of the screw protrude from the...

For the really fine dust that is hard to capture, you can make your own unit to hang from the ceiling or overhead floor joists. I use a small-medium squirrel cage fan--get it from a supplier or old...

I have the opportunity to buy a 17-18-19" Jet bandsaw that has supposedly light use. Sorry I don't remember the exact size. Supposedly it costs about $1200-1300 new and they want $800 and will...

I don't know why so many of you guys complain about the cost of tools and then turn around and spend over $1000 on dust collection. I had my former student, an engineering graduate of the Univ of...

I'm shocked that nobody mentioned WOODSHOP NEWS. It's in a small newspaper format but is stapled and in glossy color format. I't probably the best bang for the buck with a cover price of $3.95, but...

Try this folks: Use plastic five-gallon buckets--drill a few quarter-inch holes about 6 inches up from the bottom--fill that 6-inches with gravel--put in a layer of coarse woven cloth like...

Cherry and Black Cherry are the same thing. It's a native tree with tiny dark bitter cherries that are mostly seed. The best stands are in Pennsylvania, but it is common throughout the midwestern...

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I have more lumber than I will use in my lifetime. Good deals on ash, sycamore, maple, aromatic red cedar, and some walnut, cherry, hackberry,...

George, does the dye penetrate so deeply that you can turn the pieces after dyeing? If you dye after turning, how do you keep it off the light-colored separation pieces?

Thanks, Norm

I have the Performax 22-44. Unlike a previous poster, I am disappointed with the flex of the drum on the side with the opening. I only adujst the crank (height) 1/4 turn on narrow stock and 1/8 or...

The return to the room/shop doesnt need to be any kind of pipe. It can be a piece of filter material hung rigidly in an square or rectangular hole on the inner wall to the shop. The material can...

Best source of information regarding the evaluation of cameras is dpreview.com (Digital Preview).

Stuff happens. And some of us are just luckier than others.

Remember Rude Osolnik, bless his soul. Rude's favorite was urethane oil. No, that's not the same as POLYurethane oil. If it was the old expert's favorite, it out to have been mentioned by someone...

I see little use for spending part of your "start-up" money for a jointer. I have an 8-inch longbed model and rarely use it. Instead use just a small portion of the money for a quality saw blade. ...

I just read Aaron's description of summer shop projects for kids. How are you able to manage insurance to guard agains lawsuits filed by parents regarding an injury to their child?

And, are...

Too many people spend too much money on a cyclone to go with their dust collection systems. It doesnt have to be funnel shaped. For years I got by with a 55 gallon drum, cutting out the top, laying...

You'd be pleased with all of those you mention. I have the 15" Jet and like it. Someone mentioned marks from serrated metal rollers, but that is no problem if you take off 1/16 per pass. 3/64 or...

Make a angle iron perimeter for the front of the cabinet. That will give you support AND prevernt racking. Of course the metal would be better welded rather than bolted.

The front might not...

I bet it's like cherry and a number of other species including mulberry--it darkens with age and exposure to light. Patina might be the right word.

I'm relatively new to turning, at least to the sharpening process. Would y'all recommend the Tru-Grind or Wolverine Stystem? Thanks in advance.

I built a 32 X 42 shop 5 years ago. I used a concrete pad with footings on the perimeter. Use plenty of rebar. Plan ahead to run gas, water, electricity, phone, and even large tubes for dust...