Steve Mathews
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I received the 3M TR-300N HIK a few days ago but haven't used it yet. While attempting to charge the battery the charger indicated a "fault...

The idea of using a sled for smaller boards honestly never occurred to me. I plan to give that a try before investing in another planer. Reducing...

It looks like more stuff is included with the HIK than the ECK according to the two 3M links below. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/dc/v100559007/ ...

Some reviews of retrofitting this planer with spiral head cutter state that it leaves a 240 grit sanded surface. Do you think the retrofit cost...

I purchased a 3M TR-300N HIK on the "online auction bay" as Earl put it for $840 including shipping and taxes. My wallet hurts but my lungs will...

Thanks again Earl! The 3M TR-300N+HIK looks like the way to go. There are a few complete units from individuals not far from me in the $900 range...

Good idea! I tried to contact the closest AAW Chapter (Normal, IL) but they don't seem to be very active. Their website didn't allow me to contact...

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately the nephew's location is some distance from a Woodcraft or Rockler store. The upside is that free shipping...

The Makita LS1019L online product page has a section titled "View Dust Management Options". In that they show using a Quick-Connect Adapter P-70378...

This manual (including mine) refers to the older dust collection setup where the vacuum connection is made at the lower manifold as Don's photo...

It does not have the part between the hose and saw. Where can that be purchased?

I just exchanged a few emails with Makita customer service and a follow-up call with them over the phone. And the conclusion from Makita is that the...

Thanks Richard! Yes, I do use Google and am aware of the Sorby Pro Edge, Veritas MKII and the linked Sawmill Creek linked thread. However, I never...

I will never borrow a tool but will lend one to a friend in need. My logic is a true friend is more important to me than the cost of the tool. The...

I'm only going into the piece about 3" from the rest. It's a small globe shaped hollow form. I don't recall if the cutting edge is above or below...