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Yesterday,
7:22 PM
Steve Mathews
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Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
You may want to give a shout out to Cuttermasters. They apparently construct special application machines based on the Tradesman grinder....
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Yesterday,
7:05 PM
Steve Mathews
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Your favorite handle? Stuart Batty Handle?
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Turner's Forum
This is a sad reminder of the Woodworker's Emporium closing. Stuart Batty apparently offers the same handle body but with a Taper Lock head. I may...
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Yesterday,
3:50 PM
Steve Mathews
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Your favorite handle? Stuart Batty Handle?
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Turner's Forum
My go to and favorite handle is one made by Stuart Batty that was purchased at Woodworkers Emporium years ago. It's made out of some composite...
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05-14-2024,
2:12 PM
Steve Mathews
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Stumpy Nubs Video - Do you flat or hollow grind?
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Ronald Kanne (woodturner) in one of his sharpening videos stated that he can feel the difference between a gouge that is flat versus hollow ground...
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05-14-2024,
12:41 PM
Steve Mathews
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Stumpy Nubs Video - Do you flat or hollow grind?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Do you flat or hollow grind your tools and why? The video below makes a compelling case for hollow grinding. I've been doing a combination of the...
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12 replies | 733 view(s)
05-14-2024,
10:55 AM
Steve Mathews
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Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
in
Turner's Forum
The Versaflo is up and running thanks to the seller that made good on fixing the problem of a non-charging battery. I tried on the helmet and spent...
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14 replies | 1501 view(s)
05-13-2024,
9:47 AM
Steve Mathews
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Makita LS1019l Miter Saw Dust Collection?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I received both of the parts mentioned above and as it turns out they are essentially the same except the Quick-connect Adapter P-70378 is a little...
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9 replies | 1134 view(s)
05-09-2024,
6:46 PM
Steve Mathews
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Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
in
Turner's Forum
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...
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14 replies | 1501 view(s)
05-06-2024,
4:43 PM
Steve Mathews
replied to a thread
Dewalt DW735 Planer for short hardwood boards?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
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...
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16 replies | 1318 view(s)
05-05-2024,
1:18 PM
Steve Mathews
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Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
in
Turner's Forum
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/ ...
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05-05-2024,
1:08 PM
Steve Mathews
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Dewalt DW735 Planer for short hardwood boards?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
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...
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16 replies | 1318 view(s)
05-05-2024,
11:54 AM
Steve Mathews
started a thread
Dewalt DW735 Planer for short hardwood boards?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
There is a Dewalt DW735 Planer being offered locally for a decent price and I was thinking it might be a nice compliment to my Jet 20" Planer. The...
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05-04-2024,
7:25 PM
Steve Mathews
replied to a thread
Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
in
Turner's Forum
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...
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14 replies | 1501 view(s)
05-03-2024,
7:58 PM
Steve Mathews
replied to a thread
Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
in
Turner's Forum
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...
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05-03-2024,
4:17 PM
Steve Mathews
started a thread
Which 3M Versaflo? Or?
in
Turner's Forum
I'm looking to get a PAPR for the first time and after some research here and elsewhere it seems the 3M Versaflo is highly recommended. There are a...
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14 replies | 1501 view(s)
05-02-2024,
11:14 AM
Steve Mathews
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Woodturning lathe for young adult nephews?
in
Turner's Forum
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...
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9 replies | 1002 view(s)
05-01-2024,
5:04 PM
Steve Mathews
replied to a thread
Woodturning lathe for young adult nephews?
in
Turner's Forum
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately the nephew's location is some distance from a Woodcraft or Rockler store. The upside is that free shipping...
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9 replies | 1002 view(s)
05-01-2024,
1:52 PM
Steve Mathews
started a thread
Woodturning lathe for young adult nephews?
in
Turner's Forum
I'm planning to purchase a small woodturning lathe for a young adult nephew that expressed in an interest in the craft. The Jet 10" that I had and...
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9 replies | 1002 view(s)
04-28-2024,
1:23 PM
Steve Mathews
replied to a thread
Makita LS1019l Miter Saw Dust Collection?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
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...
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9 replies | 1134 view(s)
04-28-2024,
9:04 AM
Steve Mathews
replied to a thread
Makita LS1019l Miter Saw Dust Collection?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
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...
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9 replies | 1134 view(s)
04-27-2024,
8:43 AM
Steve Mathews
replied to a thread
Makita LS1019l Miter Saw Dust Collection?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
It does not have the part between the hose and saw. Where can that be purchased?
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9 replies | 1134 view(s)
04-26-2024,
2:36 PM
Steve Mathews
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Makita LS1019l Miter Saw Dust Collection?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
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...
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9 replies | 1134 view(s)
04-26-2024,
10:36 AM
Steve Mathews
started a thread
Makita LS1019l Miter Saw Dust Collection?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I just purchased another miter saw, a Makita LS1019l. One of the deciding factors in choosing this saw is the positive reviews on its dust...
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9 replies | 1134 view(s)
04-19-2024,
4:32 PM
Steve Mathews
started a thread
Shop Roof Insulation - PIC
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Before installing a couple of mini splits for my barn/shop I was advised that at least some roof insulation would help. I planned to use R-19 faced...
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