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    Yes, I can tell from videos its much bigger than...

    Yes, I can tell from videos its much bigger than a typical bench DP. I have a Powermatic 2800, very happy with it. But in my smaller shop, I'd like something a bit smaller. But not too small. ...
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    Yes, of course. I will study this, Thank you!

    Yes, of course. I will study this, Thank you!
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    Ok, that seems reasonable. Do I take it apart or...

    Ok, that seems reasonable. Do I take it apart or do in place? Not sure about drill to fit. This DP has collars that let the rack spin around the column. But I sure want a steel rack. Thanks for...
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    Will do as soon as I figure it out :)

    Will do as soon as I figure it out :)
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    Powermatic 2800 Drill Press issue

    In the process of moving from one shop to another that was at the time not environmentally controlled, my Powermatic 2800 drill press suffered a bit (well, more than a bit) of rust on the main...
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    Nova Viking

    Is this benchtop drill worth it? i have a powermatic 2800, happy with it for big stuff. (a related post to follow). Have two shops now, don't want to replicate a big drill press. But am interested...
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    Did you get it?

    Did you get it?
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    This is terrible news. I have one with standard...

    This is terrible news. I have one with standard and tall fences. I'd sell my 18" saw before I would sell the fence! If you find one, pay the price (probably jacked up). There used to be a guy...
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    427478 Love XKCD! reading that OPs final...

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    Love XKCD! reading that OPs final response made me think of this
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    I have been working with a friend who knows this...

    I have been working with a friend who knows this stuff. I think I want to go with a system that does inlay engraving first. Keep cost down, but get to learn. Machines along this line are...
  11. Thread: Baby Cribs

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    Yeah, starting to think this is a bad idea.

    Yeah, starting to think this is a bad idea.
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    thanks for the tip

    thanks for the tip
  13. Thread: Dry Air

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    Dry Air

    I would like to install a very good air drying system on my 60 gallon tank. I pressure to 120. Spray lots of finish for my guitars (nitro and waterborne). No oil used. Thoughts?

    Mike
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    OK, gonna buy the Jet AFS 1000B. Keeps coming up...

    OK, gonna buy the Jet AFS 1000B. Keeps coming up positive in reviews for my shop size. Only negative I found was a sensitivity to fluorescent lights (could turn itself on). I have LED. Hope that...
  15. Thread: Baby Cribs

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    Baby Cribs

    OK, I build guitars, maybe one piece of furniture. My son wants us to build a baby crib. These things have safety issues. Advisable? Anybody have plans?

    Mike
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    Huh, I thought they had the same stats.

    Huh, I thought they had the same stats.
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    so u all saying, go for it?

    so u all saying, go for it?
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    Air Filtration

    My shop is 24x24. Major product is acoustic guitars. Lots of dust! Was thinking of this: https://www.grizzly.com/products/Grizzly-Hanging-Air-Filter-3-Speed/G0738

    THoughts? Pretty much same as...
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    Guitar neck building and engraving

    I think I have finally come to the point where I want to do my own work. I build acoustic guitars, and I have my necks CNC milled. I also pay for detailed engraving of Mother of Pear and inserts for...
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    Maybe not visible on phone? Don’t see.

    Maybe not visible on phone? Don’t see.
  21. Loved my Porter Cable 390 digital/dc sander.

    But it’s getting long in the tooth. New brakes and pads not helping. I know it was not popular with most but I loved it for guitar work. Low profile. Any suggestions? Got one u bought, hated, and...
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    Dewalt 780 with bench. Bench is a bit big, may...

    Dewalt 780 with bench. Bench is a bit big, may look for a smaller solution. Love the shadow cutline!
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    Signing up with payment

    I got an email to re-signup with payment. I clicked on link, but got a message saying there was nothing I was qualified for. Just want to donate guys. Why it so hard to do? You’d think there would be...
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    Yeah, I font get it. I’d be super happy with 10”...

    Yeah, I font get it. I’d be super happy with 10” if I could find it
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    Black Friday & Dewalt

    I’ve wanted a 10” double bevel Dewalt slider saw for some time. Go to any site and price. If u can find one. It’s usually 449$ vs 399$ for 12”. What gives? Would I be happy with 12”? Blades cost...
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