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    I'm not sure what value that would be. Would you...

    I'm not sure what value that would be. Would you trust a review of someone so clueless about tools that they would buy any of the garbage they have at HF?
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    A Grizzly is of equal build quality as a Sawstop?...

    A Grizzly is of equal build quality as a Sawstop? You have either never seen the Sawstop up close in person or you have no clue about build quality. If you don't think the extra $$ for the blade...
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    Paintable Hardwoods

    I wondering if there are any hardwoods that are known as good for accepting paint finish. I seem to recall poplar as being one, but I would prefer something a bit harder like walnut. Any ideas?
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    Drilling steel

    I need to drill some 3/8" holes through some 1/4" steel. Would it be reasonable to do this with a cordless drill? I won't bring able to bring the material home a do on a drill press. Is a special bit...
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    I was looking at a few of the Grizzly benchtop...

    I was looking at a few of the Grizzly benchtop mills that look quite interesting. A couple of questions:

    1. Would a mill double as a drill press?

    2. What kind of bits do they use? Router bits...
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    I thought milling machines were for metalworking,...

    I thought milling machines were for metalworking, and did not have high enough rpm's for woodworking?
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    What kind of machine is this?

    Looking at the following video at 1:40-1:45:


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVBf1hd5ZvQ

    I'm curious what this machine is called that is doing the inletting on a rifle stock?
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    The project is a rifle stock I am making. There...

    The project is a rifle stock I am making. There will be a mortise in the stock about 1/2" W x 2"L x 1.5" D. The clip will be inserted into the bottom of the mortise and will hold the extra rifle...
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    what is this clip called

    This may be a bit off-topic but it is for a woodworking project, so here it goes.
    I need a few clips like the one pictured. I found the image while searching "spring clip", but I am unable to find...
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    That's really fine work. Nice selections of wood...

    That's really fine work. Nice selections of wood without going over the top like much of the work I see here. Well done!
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    I've had A Sawstop contractors saw for a while...

    I've had A Sawstop contractors saw for a while now and really like it. I got the upgraded model with cast iron wings and beis clone fence. It's heavy, the fit and finish is superb and it has done...
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    Seriously? My Sawstop felt like just another tool...

    Seriously? My Sawstop felt like just another tool purchase.
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    What is the inlay on the inside cover supposed to...

    What is the inlay on the inside cover supposed to be?
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    the laces are way to big

    the laces are way to big
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    It seems Grizzly does a pretty good job taking...

    It seems Grizzly does a pretty good job taking care of their customers. It also seems like there has been a number of posts here recently about people receiving severely damaged tools and faulty...
  16. +1. To me, this seems to be a better way to go....

    +1. To me, this seems to be a better way to go. Having the same jointing and planing capacity makes sense, even if space savings isn't an issue. Some will argue about a combo machine having to short...
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    As someone who has recently tried just about...

    As someone who has recently tried just about every scroll saw I could before purchasing, the clear winner to me was the Eclipse. Not surprisingly it is also the most expensive, but I'm a firm...
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    Why not just set up a gallery where the submitter...

    Why not just set up a gallery where the submitter can post photos and project details. All others can see the photo, no need to comment. The vast majority of the follow-up posts offer no real value...
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    What a great looking piece. I do think the knot...

    What a great looking piece. I do think the knot (?) in the back center is distracting, I would have tried to work around that. Nice looking scenery in the mirror as well.
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    I think most people try to love whatever tool...

    I think most people try to love whatever tool THEY have. That doesn't mean it is the right tool for you or me. I do think in many instances Grizzly is a good tool for the money. But there is a reason...
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    Thanks for the list David, just what I was...

    Thanks for the list David, just what I was looking for.
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    shop tool checklist

    I'm planning my new shop layout and trying to plan for all current tools as well as future tool purchases. I'm looking for a checklist that would list all power tools and hand tools in a well...
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    Of the "low end" scroll saws, I find Dremel to be...

    Of the "low end" scroll saws, I find Dremel to be one of the better ones, better than Craftsman, newer Delta, Grizzly, Ryobi, etc. The next step up would be a "mid-range" scroll saw, which would be...
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    Those are some great memories for sure! I'm sure...

    Those are some great memories for sure! I'm sure your grandson will remember those times for sure. I know I still have great memories of spending some "shop time" with my dad building pinewood derby...
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    A good job by him nonetheless! Also an excellent...

    A good job by him nonetheless! Also an excellent video by the way.
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