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    I've built 2 of the horizontal router tables. I...

    I've built 2 of the horizontal router tables. I use them primarily for those bits long bit. I find that it is much easier to deal with a long bit if it is laying down. The first table was welded...
  2. I don't think there is adequate space to use a...

    I don't think there is adequate space to use a Bosch colt with a normal base to round over that edge. If you were to use a bosch colt with the offset base that might work. You would probably need to...
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    'sounds like the top of the line Zip Code saw. ...

    'sounds like the top of the line Zip Code saw. At that price you are only paying for the fence. If I were interested, I'd take it at that price. The saw is made by Orin and consistently gets good...
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    About 4 years ago, I bought into the Eureka Zone...

    About 4 years ago, I bought into the Eureka Zone System strictly as a way to handle plywood. I had been thru 3 major surgeries but didn't want to give up my wood working business. Over a period of...
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    These sanders were 22-44's. It actually sold as 4...

    These sanders were 22-44's. It actually sold as 4 kits. The sanding head, stand, motor and feed table. From the photo, This appears to be the sanding head only. Since it doesn't have a feed table,...
  6. Peter, You and Dino can debate this as long...

    Peter,

    You and Dino can debate this as long as you wish. I just want to add a note in defense of Dino. I've been discussing tools - design, use, modification, etc with Dino for more than four...
  7. Peter, There will always be room for debate...

    Peter,

    There will always be room for debate when the Radial arm saw and a Rail System are involved. First we can agree that neither system it totally safe. Just the fact that the rail is...
  8. Peter, I expected you to be familiar with the...

    Peter,

    I expected you to be familiar with the Inca Radial Arm Saw. It is made in Austria and has a 26" cross cut capacity in its larger configuration. I believe it was imported and sold by...
  9. For years I had dreamed about having a radial arm...

    For years I had dreamed about having a radial arm saw that can cross cut 24". I finally got an inca. While it was a nice little tool, I could never keep it square.

    A few years ago I got...
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    George, This is one of those occasions where...

    George,

    This is one of those occasions where we are best to agree to disagree.

    As for the wood I use, Most of it is hardwood.

    Burt
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    And on that last paragraph, all I have to say is...

    And on that last paragraph, all I have to say is +1.

    Burt
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    Phil, There are always lots of opinions on...

    Phil,

    There are always lots of opinions on projects like this so let me just add a couple of comments:

    First you say that you will have half of a 2 car garage - that tells me that you may not...
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    Like a couple of others, I applied for Social...

    Like a couple of others, I applied for Social Security on line and found the experience to be a most pleasant one. Everything flowed just as they said it would.

    Burt
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    I'm always amazed at how people tend to make...

    I'm always amazed at how people tend to make "glue-ups" difficult. Glue them together and then take the glued up piece to the planer. The planer does a great job of smoothing things up. This...
  15. Tim, It is a lot easier for us to steer you...

    Tim,

    It is a lot easier for us to steer you toward a good deal in your area if we know where you are located.

    Burt
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    As others have said, a good saw and good blades...

    As others have said, a good saw and good blades are a must. I've owned dewalt, porter cable, bosch, etc. Currrently I have a Hilti and it is by far the best saw I have owned.
  17. Black and decker is in the process of Making...

    Black and decker is in the process of Making Porter Cable a low quality tool. The saw like you are looking at is one of these new creations. It is not the PC of a couple years ago. Buyer beware!!
  18. I had a customer that wanted some raised panel...

    I had a customer that wanted some raised panel drawer fronts. So this week I cut some 3 3/4" wide raised panels with a Freud 2 3/4" 2 plus 2 bit. No problem.

    Burt
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    Steve, We'll never learn to like it but you...

    Steve,

    We'll never learn to like it but you had may as well accept it.

    About 3 years ago, I bought a new Makita planer and was rather angry when I discovered that it was made in China. I...
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    James, Over the past couple of years, I have...

    James,

    Over the past couple of years, I have sold all three of my uinsaws and now rely on the EZ tools for all of the functions normaly done on the table saw. In many ways the transition was just...
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    This question comes often and I'm always amused...

    This question comes often and I'm always amused at the replies. Most people haven't experienced using both tools.

    In the 2004-2005 time frame, I had cancer, open heart surgery and hernia...
  22. Andy, Secret number one is to make sure the...

    Andy,

    Secret number one is to make sure the line you are setting the square on is a good, smooth line. The factory edge of a sheet of plywood is typically rough enough to throw a square off....
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    Take a look at the new plastic Dust Deputy. If I...

    Take a look at the new plastic Dust Deputy. If I recall correctly it is only $99 including the bucket.

    Burt
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    It looks to me like it is poor quality wood. ...

    It looks to me like it is poor quality wood. Some oak just does that.

    Sharp bits help. Check to make sure your bits are clean - no buildup on them. Soft wood especially can cause buildup on...
  25. Sonny, That jig is great for cutting the...

    Sonny,

    That jig is great for cutting the length of a board such as for crown molding but I question using it for a cross cut on a board that is 2" wide.

    If I understand he is doing this to...
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