How to measure dust collector performance.

Hi to all. This is my first post, but I sure have been reading a lot, and getting great info here. After 40 years of abstinence, I am about to start working with wood again. I have set up a decent shop to begin my retirement, which includes dust collection through a separator. However, I am...

cats

How can I keep the neighbors cats off of my riding mower which are keep outside and they got a trail in the grass from walking the same path so many times

End vise advice: traditional or wagon?

I'm posting this here instead of the workshop forum specifically because I'm seeking advice in the context of hand tool use. I currently have two workbenches, a long (16' or so) one that is basically a butcher block top on base cabinets. It's almost 30 years old, but was really intended for use...

Sometimes You Have To Sit Back In Awe

Chainsaw advice

Okay, so the saw I picked up from the pawn shop wasn't the bargain I thought it was. The repair said that the muffler screw had been put in with lock tight, or something, because he couldn't get it out, but if he could he was sure he'd see a burned up piston. I know I didn't do it I never had the...

Vote For Your Favorite Baileigh Box Contest Entry

Ok, we need some pictures. While many of you will be using lasers my friend Paul has a Chevalet. This tool was created in the late 1700's for production marquetry. It has a foot activated clamp to hold your stack of veneers and a "D" shaped saw that is held perpendicular to your cut but will move...

Food tips

Put a little water on the plate and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Dump and wipe dry and you have a very warm plate.

iPhone Woodworking Apps

Had an iphone for several. Hated it. Even with good bars, the reception was poorer than I thought it should be. Plus, parts of the vaunted user interface

Delta LD shaper $150 (Bath, NC)

Delta LD shaper. On factory stand. The motor is either 1.5HP or 2HP. 1/2" spindle. Single phase. Complete and in good mechanical/electrical shape.

Bench Repair

+1 on white oak: strong, stiff, and weather-resistant. I would not use Trex, or other composites, as they are too flexible and will certainly sag over

Rough No. 2

Thanks for your kind offer, Bill. However I think I'll decline at this time.
I'm relieved that you two feel that way about clean-up inasmuch as