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Converting table saw to 220V

I try to convert my table saw motor to 220V. Everything seems ok but, according to the schema on the motor, there is one...
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posted by aaaa
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by aaaa

FS: Mortiser, Planer, Portland OR

Is anyone in the Portland OR area looking for either a mortiser and/or planer? Local sale only, no shipping. Delta 14-6...
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posted by jmogdt
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This would be a gloat if I got longer pieces

A contractor just finished constructing a trellis from 2x12 Ipe at a new building next to mine on my campus. The forema...
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posted by duckbite
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by duckbite

cabinet making books

Can anyone recomend a good up to date kithen cabinet making book. I got a few at the library but they are dated. Thanks
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posted by mark
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

craftsman 2in1 jigsaw

Does anyone here have the Craftsman 2 in 1 jigsaw. The one that is convertable to barrel grip. Is it one of the best on...
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posted by mark
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by mark

Grizzly G0580 vs G0555

The G0555 is the one that gets all the mention, google archives barely even mention the G0580. I'm trying to see if I u...
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posted by legend65
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by legend65

Used mini / midi lathe wanted

A fellow I work with has decided that he would like to make pens, too. However he has neither a lathe nor an internet c...
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posted by munged
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by munged

Water-borne Finishes (Poly vs Lacquer vs Varnish)

I want to use a water-borne spray finish because of my confined shop. I've been brushing for years and recently purchas...
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posted by holotc
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by holotc

Router tables - simple vs complex.

The local TV station was running a series of The Router Workshop every night in a row for a couple weeks. This is the f...
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posted by abukosky
23 comments posted 20yrs posted by abukosky

Nantucket Beadboard

I am adding beadboard as wainscoting to a room and am considering using Nantucket Beadboard, which is MDF. The walls ar...
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posted by georgepag
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by georgepag

Shop floor question

(Also posted to rec.crafts.metalworking.) I hate the crud that collects in the control joints of my shop floor. Every s...
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posted by jwilson
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jwilson

Upgrade Extensions on Delta Contractors Saw

I have a Delta 34-444 contractors saw. Can one purchase cast iron extensions to replace the stamped extensions? Has anyo...
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posted by jsamsen
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jsamsen

Wear on joiner blades

I have a grizzly g0500 8" joiner and noticed I get more wear on the blades in the first 3/4" of the blade. I'm sure thi...
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posted by creekbuster
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by creekbuster