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Thanks ,Matt. You have some good points to consider. In my mind I sort of had my choices down to the 22/44 Performax, Delta or the Grizzly. Then the Sears got tossed into the mix. I have several...

Just received a notice that the Sears Drum sander 18/36 is on sale through 9/6 at an $80 savings. Does anyone know anything about this sander - good or bad? Grizzly also has an 18/36" sander (G0458)...

Thanks everyone. There's a lot of good advice and suggestions in the threads. I thought I was on the right track, now I feel more confident that I am. Thanks again.
Jerry Heiser

Come on back, Lou. I'm sure I'll still be welcomed after I leave and I would be happy to give you the cook's tour. The boat shop across the street is a fun place. I did some boatbuilding myself in...

Hi All,

It's been a while since I've contributed but have faithfully been reading the posts. Now I'm about to have a life altering event take place and have a related question. On July 29th, I...

John,
I looked everywhere and I can't find the receipt for the DowelMax OR my Akeda Jig. I really am losing it. I don't however, remember finding any kind of deal on the DowelMax & I'm pretty sure I...

John,
I'll have to check my receipt tonight, but I think I got it directly from DowelMax. I just turned 59 on the 4th and I think my brain is starting to atrophy. I'll get back to you.
Jerry

Paul,
Alhough I used expansible dowels, I got them from Rockler and not DowelMax. Rockler had them in a longer length, 2", which I used on the doors. I like the idea of the dowel swelling slightly...

I've been away for awhile and have fallen behind somewhat in visiting the forum. I did, however, read the threads on the dowel vs. biscuits. In the past I've used all of the mentioned techniques. I...

Matthew,
I just received my issue of Fine Woodworking today. They did a review of 5 CAD programs with budget in mind. They range from $40-99.95. The pick of the litter was DesignCad 3D Max v14 for...

Hi everyone,

I'm seriously contemplating (again) on either buying or making a drum sander. I've done research on all the popular brands and have received several plans and input on making one. I...

Not the dreaded Delta 14.4!!! :eek: Man, did you get taken. You can buy them on eBay all day long for $3.00 each. :D Actually, sounds like a pretty good deal. I mean 30 bucks. How could you go...

Great story, Ken. And a nice piece of wood to boot. Maybe you can get creative and incorporate it into an upcoming project, keeping the figure intact of course. Perhaps a lampbase or pedestal for a...

I posted a similar thread on the Design Forum and thought I might give it a try here, seeing as how it's tool related and a greater number of folks may view it. Here goes.
I've been wanting to get a...

Speaking of rumors flying around...I recently read somewhere that Milwaukee is being bought out by someone. Unfortunately I can't remember by who or why or when. Anyone hear anything about this? I've...

Jack, if you've ever seen David Mark's woodworking show on TV, you'll notice that he uses floating tenons almost exclusively. I don't know that I agree that they're easier or faster to make or that...

That's better. This will give me something to ponder. Thanks, Ken.

Ken,
It seems when I click on the second web link, it takes me to the same DeWalt link as the first. ?? Or do I find the second link once I'm at the DeWalt site? I was getting ready to make a...

Thanks for the tip, Mike. I'll be sure to do that.

Jerry

This may not be the right forum to be asking this, but I'll give it a shot. I'm looking for an economical (cheap), user friendly (easy) program that will optimize sheet goods as well as linear stock....

Betsy,
My wife and I have seriously been thinking of going to the John C. Campbell Folkschool in Brasstown, NC to take a week course in woodturning. They have several entry levels as well as many...

If I scale the picture up to full size (assuming that is an average adult's hand), that's ONE BIG SPIDER!!!

I'm curious, what did you do with it? Something that big deserves a name and a righftul...

Hey, Jim, I'm planning on adding a 10 x 20 addition onto my shop. How 'bout stopping by and knocking it out for me? Shouldn't take you more than a couple evenings, three at the most! In all...

I'm not sure when the early-bird special ends, Sam. I thought I was on they're mailing list for their new catalog and summer sale flyers, but I must have been dropped. Maybe my new purchase will...

This is a follow-up to the thread below. But first I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. I think I'm going to like it here.
Well, I DID it! Based on response here and two other...