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pkinneb
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I have a General International (no longer in production) 2 drum 25" I run 80 on the first drum and 120 on the second. Early on the open end machines were really problematic but in more recent years it appears they have been greatly improved. While I cannot recall a time when I needed to sand something wider than about 20" or so I imagine for a table top it might come in handy.
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15 hours ago, Jamie said:
Is there quite a difference in it vs the 4x8? For me I don’t see how 5x5 would be very efficient in common size plywood usage.
Really depends. In my case I needed 30" wide x 10' long for my project so two sheets covers me where it would have taken 3 sheets of 4x8. Since at that point the cost was about the same I went with the higher quality BB which is so nice to work with ?
Having said that if I was building cabinets i would have gone a different route. What I typically will not do is buy big box store plywood, while cheaper I have just had to many issues with it. I bought a sheet from Menards a couple years back and it was so bad as I cut it up it started delaminating, while I suspect this was a manufacturing defect, and they did actually refund my money on the cut up sheet, I now try to only use higher quality plywood. It cost more but so much nicer to work with.
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19 hours ago, Kev said:
Ok, I just pooped a little in my pants! Absolutely choking on your price for the BB! You live in CA! This can't be accurate!
No kidding that makes two of us!! What are you doing carrying it off the boat Chet LOL. I suspect finding something cheaper in CA doesn't happen to often but that's crazy cheap compared to $58 a sheet.
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Great execution Chet!!
On another note you seriously got 3/4" 5x5 BB for $35? I just paid $58 a sheet and had a heck of a time finding it at all.
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5 hours ago, Kev said:
I hate building cabinets....lol
Congrats though on the commission! We're all here to help if you need it..
LOL I was thinking the same thing Kev
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Great job on the matches Chet!!
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41 minutes ago, Coop said:
As no workers showed today, it gave me a chance to get the glass in. My part of the remodel is complete. The margin at the top of the door is the same as the hinge side, the shadow makes it look wider.
Beautiful Coop!!
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19 hours ago, Chet said:
Yes, to a degree. Sunday always kind of resets me. During the week it is the time of day that I loose track of more then the day of the week. I used to wear a watch all the time but since I retired I only wear it when we are traveling.
How do you count your steps ?
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Nice! I took a class from him a couple years back, I think it was put on by the Minnesota WW Guild IIRC. Really nice guy I learned a lot from him.
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I’ll report back if I see any issues over time but I have used the miter slot version for several years with no issues this version is just so much easier to set and adjust over the miter slot version.
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Since we have had a few posts lately about high priced tools that work really well I thought I would throw this out there. I purchased my InstaGRIP Featherboard Body by BOW Products last fall when it was on sale not realizing how much the Magswitch Magjigs were. Since the kids are always looking for xmas gifts I put a set of them on my amazon wish list and was lucky enough to get a set. Man does this thing work well!! Piece of cake to adjust in a just a second another over priced tool that works really really well ?
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My MG36 got its first real work out today the adjustable stop is a major game changer, so easy to dial it in exactly where you want it.
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10 hours ago, Kev said:
I'll start with apologies! I don't lump the folks here into this category but, I find it flooding my social media lately and I just want to vent.
If you can't afford brand X, please don't post in your social media that you want brand X but only if it's a screaming deal because you can't afford brand X! I get it! Everyone wants a good deal on whatever they purchase but, my social media feed is getting stupid with people looking for free stuff!
Stepping off of my soap box now and resuming normal posting..
I always find this amusing as well. I mean do people really think that when I was 25 with 3 kids under 3 I could really afford Festool, Lie Nielsen, etc heck no but I still made a lot of things. Having said that i'm not 25 anymore have my shop pretty much where I want it and if I want to buy $500 router or plane, well I do and I for one don't feel a bit guilty about it ?
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6 hours ago, Chet said:
I have shut down all social media with the exception of Instagram, and there I follow family and woodworkers only.
Social media has given people the opportunity to speak without the requirement of a brain being involve.
I'm right there with you Chet!!
I tell my kids on Instagram I follow woodworkers and stalk them ?
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Hmm getting me back for the miter gauge huh LOL
I was eying that set and then they put it on sale, I almost pulled the trigger but thought I would think about it, that was yesterday, and now this ?
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For me the CT22 changed my world. Adding that to an already robust dust collection system seriously cut down on dust in my shop. Next would be the track saw again it allowed me to down size my table saw from a large inaccurate slider to a much smaller sliding table. Now I cut all sheet goods outside on a piece of 2" foam prior to bringing them into the shop. Next would be the OF1400 and OF2200 routers I love me some routers I think I was at 11 at last count but these two work so well with above average dust collection and spot on fences and adjustments. Finally the sanders I have 4 I think and they all just work and well!
Overall like a lot of premium things in life are they worth the extra money probably not but dang they sure work well out of the box every time period and to me that's worth a lot, not what they cost but alot ?
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I agree Chet really liking this miter gauge ?
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Nice!
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30 minutes ago, Jamie said:
Is there a set screw that is used to tighten the pressure? If I’m not mistaken without looking I believe the rikon has a set screw that rubs on the dovetail. Just a thought
Agreed. I know they can be adjusted just need to determine how ?
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I agree but this seems like to much resistance.
I did that just today. I will probably live with it for a bit and see if it gets better
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2 hours ago, Chet said:
It is a design that I got from Bob Van Dyke. It is generally referred to as a "L" fence. It has two other fences that you can attach for working with large panels on the table saw. He has some videos up on the Fine Woodworking website demonstrating some of its uses.
I made the base and love it I need to add the L fence to the list ?
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Hey all I am finally getting around to setting up my mortiser and have a question regarding the side to side and up/ down movements. So I have it pretty much dialed in and I have sharpened the chisels and bits but the up/down and side to side motions are really really stiff, front to back is great.
Any thoughts on how to loosen it up a bit?
Here are some pics of the DT keyways and the gears
Thanks!
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On 1/21/2021 at 7:39 PM, Coop said:
Nice! Now to find you some 1/4x20 square nuts and grind them down to fit the slots for your sacrificial zci fence.
I went with M6 hex nuts and metric button screws worked well and no grinding, cost me almost $6 though ?
Having said that I agree they should include the square nuts referenced in the owners manual.
There we go ?
Since I had to set up stops on the DP I batched out 5 so I should be good for a long time LOL
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Nice job Chet!! I picked up on this technique in a Doug Stowe box making book I have. It provides an awesome finished product.
I use the Bow Product feather board on my BS as well works well. You can also get an extension to make it taller if needed.
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Master Bedroom Furniture
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Beautiful wood there!! I look forward to following the build. Curious (if you're comfortable sharing) what you paid for that Sapele? After your BB bargain to say I am jealous would be an understatement. I lost my main source of local lumber for condo's about a year ago and I am still trying to find a replacement.
On another note if you get a chance would you send me a pic of your parallel clamp rack? I am going to switch mine up to a design like that so I can regain some much needed wall space in my shop.