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The thing I have found is that any horizontal surface is an open invitation to collect stuff. Unless you're OCD about putting things away after use, you'll quickly find stuff building up on any flat...

I'm fortunate enough to have found several sources locally that I can get rough stock for $1-$2 bf right from the mill. I also have a farmer nearby that sells lumber (and doesn't advertise) on the...

+1 for Lee Ludden's spoon rack. I made the identical rack for my ex wife quite a few years ago and it was a joy to build. She liked it so much, after we were divorced for a few years, she asked me to...

My best guess would be that the blade tension is too low. You should hear a nice, high pitched "ping" when it is plucked under tension. As a rule, scrollsaw blades are stamped from a sheet of steel...

Success! I re-drilled the counterbore with a 1/2" forstner bit then made 1/2" tapered plugs and glued them in. I like the tapered plugs as they fir rather snug. Yes Mort, they hide the holes rather...

Thanks gents. The only other solution I could come up with is to re-drill the counterbore with a 1/2" bit and use an appropriate plug. Gonna give that a try on scrap and see if that'll do. If not, it...

Ok, so I have a bunch of screw holes to plug. I usually make my own plugs to match the specie I'm using. Using a tapered plug cutter from Veritas has always worked for me until today. I used a...

Wow, even my HF Forstner bits are only 2 or 3 thousandths off from their designated sizes. I like the idea of the glue/sawdust remedy for this gap left by the Cman bit. I use the tapered plug cutters...

Like Larry, I need to do more fishing. I live 5 minutes from one of the best walleye lakes in the northeast and I haven't ben out in 4 yrs. As far as the shop goes, I'd like to build some new...

I've had my HFDC for 7 yrs and never had a problem on start up. It draws 18 amp on startup and about 11 running. I have it on a 20 amp dedicated circuit. It is/was convertible to 240 volt, there is a...

I too, have an Etsy shop and was approached by fab. I was offered 1/3 of my asking price, but they wanted 100 of them. I humored them and told them to send payment through paypal. That was 18 mos...

I can relate, Steven. A few years ago, I had to move out of my rented "shop mahal". It was about 1000 sq ft with an additional loft space of 240 sq ft for lumber storage. Lost my lease on it and...

I have a 1970 Delta/Rockwell 28-200 bandsaw in need of new lower wheel bearings. I know I can get replacements through Louis Iturra, but at $45/set, I am curious if they can be acquired locally. Does...

About seven years ago, I started the design phase for a Mission style bed for LOML and me. We decided on cherry so I gathered what cherry I had stored outside and brought it into the shop to...

+1 on the FD blades. I've been scrolling for 20+ yrs and have finally attained scrolling bliss with my DeWalt. Your wisdom in buying a less expensive saw for trial purposes is kind of a mixed...

I'd be afraid to actually use the darn thing!:D

Yeah John, that's what I am thinking. I got it for $5.00, so no complaint there. This will be a user after I do a little cleanup and a good sharpening. Thanks for everyone's help

LOML found this at a garage sale a while back. After extensive research at Ol Blood and Gore, along with a couple other places, I have an idea but I'm still too new to this to be sure. Marked with...

Count me in! Sweet

Ok guys, I am totally new to the hand plane, although I've always been intrigued by their use. Today, I was at an antique sale and picked up what I believe to be a 40's vintage, Craftsman...

I also have a 3650 and love it. As far as the scale goes, I use it, but recalibrate every 6 mos or so. If it's just the sight glass on the fence, you can adjust that easily. If you're off the scal...

If I remember correctly, oven cleaner is a caustic solution and will cause pitting in the carbide and also soften the brazing that holds the teeth on the blade's plate. I would not recommend anything...

Contact Woodmizer, they can tell you of any owners in your area. I would also have some of it milled to 8/4. You never know when you may want some for a tabletop or whatever. The rule of thumb is to...

So that i don't lose anything in the shop, I employ what I call "Organized Chaos". There is a place for everything, and NOTHING in its' place. That way, I can't ever lose anything, cuz it's already...

To date, the HF 2HP DC. Got it a couple yrs ago when on sale for $119, less a 20% coupon, $100 out the door. Deal?...or No Deal? DEAL!!
John