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Shop Lighting opinions
Greetings All, I have a basement which has just a couple of 48" flourescents right now. I need to add more lighting and was looking at replacing the flourescents with something else brighter. Since...
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Another Ridgid TS Question
Does anyone know if the insert for the TS2412 is the same size as the one for the TS3560? I can find ready-made zero clearance inserts for the newer one, but not the older version. I recently made one...
 
Looking for Grizzly G0555 vs G0555X bandsaw comparisons
Has anyone seen an article or anything online comparing these two bandsaws from Grizzly? I have read reviews of the G0555 in the September 2008 of Wood but nothing on the G0555X. When you include...
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off topic!!!!! (mostly)
Ravens WIN!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, I was also using my Domino to put more cherry edging on some plywood while the game was in progress too, so this is still relevant to recdotwoodworking. Marc (who took his...
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Free to Triangle NC Woodworkers
I'm clearing out my closet of magazine back issues and will offer them free to any Raleigh-Durham-Cary area woodworker that wants them. You can fill out your collection or start a collection. Here's...
 
Whole room dust collection.
This is a system I built several years back at the old shop. area in front of the filter bank was used to finish solid surface countertops. These days, it is a sanding room for many jobs. The floor...
 
Bandsaw Guides
Hi, All, Just got some Olson Cool Blocks for my Griz 14 inch bandsaw, and it became clear I don't have the "thingy" that these blocks go into. Neither Rockler or Olson web sites show them. Am I...
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Looking to rent some time on a large drum sander in Portsmouth, NH
This is my original post: I just wanted to start a different thread and get some attention to it as I need to get it done. Thanks, -Jim
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Scarf joint
I've got to join some 1x8 mahogany to "make them longer" for converting a full size bed into a queen size. (That's a different issue.) I know how to make a scarf joint but am not sure on the angle...
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Ridgid table saw - new
What to thank everyone for the info provided for this saw. I did go look at one today and did purchase it. I do have another question. I noticed that the pulley driving the blade is a ribbed one. Has...
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Need advice on making flooring
I have some ~1" hard maple that has been stacked in my shop for 8 or more years. I need to use it. I was thinking of converting it into flooring for my rather small home. I'm thinking straight planks...
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Looking for a good bandsaw book
I added on to an earlier posting by someone asking questions about bandsaw blades. The original poster was about to purchase a Griz 14" bandsaw. I will also be buying one sometime this year and I had...
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Q: Techniques for Working with Manzanita Root Burls
I've got two manzanita root burls that I've had stored away for a project that's no longer needed. The smaller one measures about 5" across and the larger one about twice that. I've never worked with...
 
Cheaper to ship it from the US?
I have a DeWalt DW3401 bandsaw in need of a new top wheel. In the UK it is going to cost me £100 or so ($150) for the wheel, not even including bearings. Can somebody in the US or Canada look it up...
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Work Sharp 3000
The discussion started on Jan 1 really got me interested in the Work Sharp 3000. I would like to hear more from other owners or users of this machine. Sharpening for me is really a chore. This sounds...
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