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    That sounds like a great way to mix love for hand...

    That sounds like a great way to mix love for hand tools with learning how to use machines and work metal. I'm doing something similar as I slowly acquire the machines and skills needed. Best of luck...
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    Almost makes me wonder if I should just post all...

    Almost makes me wonder if I should just post all of the random planes I have sitting around that I bought for $5 at a flea market for $200 and see if someone bites on one.

    But I think I'd feel...
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    Hemm, this is cheaper looking than I would have...

    Hemm, this is cheaper looking than I would have expected by Sargent.

    It does however loko a lot like the 2204, with a couple exceptions: the screw is not nearly as finely knurled or well made and...
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    Help Identifying Odd Block Plane

    I found this block plane in a pile of various tools on a recent tool pickup. I can't find any markings or labels, it looks like its bent sheet metal and kinda strikes me as a cheaply made little...
  5. Very interesting...I may have to steal this for...

    Very interesting...I may have to steal this for the grinder setup I'm working on :)
  6. I haven't had much trouble with that, although...

    I haven't had much trouble with that, although I've used it mostly for #7 and #8 planes when flattening or edge jointing, by the time I get around to finishing I've taken a smoother to it and I don't...
  7. Ahh, I see! Paul Sellers recommends one of these...

    Ahh, I see! Paul Sellers recommends one of these for plane bodies and sawing(I generally keep a block of wax on hand for this purpose), never occurred to me to use it on a chisel though.

    Thanks...
  8. use an oilpot?

    use an oilpot?
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    I think I have settled on the American Rotary, so...

    I think I have settled on the American Rotary, so long as everything looks good with it when I go look at it tomorrow
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    I should mention that both options are available...

    I should mention that both options are available used within an hours drive of me at prices comparable to a 5HP VFD, so shipping is not really a concern and I'm not so interested in a VFD for that...
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    I should have remembered to mention what type of...

    I should have remembered to mention what type of machine it is. Its a 16" planer with a 5hp direct drive motor. I expect to eventually add a 3phase jointer in the 3-5hp range and likely a 3ph table...
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    Phase Converter Options

    Hi All,

    I am setting up a 3 phase Powermatic 160 and intend on adding other 3 phase equipment down the line. After some thinking and research I've settled on a RPC and have found two options...
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    Interesting, hadn't thought of that, thanks!

    Interesting, hadn't thought of that, thanks!
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    Thats one of my favorite things about the cast...

    Thats one of my favorite things about the cast iron ibeam clamps. They produce a lot of force and they are stable and won't roll like pipe clamps* if you are gluing something larger than your bench....
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    I've heard nothing but good things about HF's...

    I've heard nothing but good things about HF's clamps, especially the aluminum tube style bar clamps.

    That said, my entire clamp collection, saving one Bessey Parallel and a handful of irwin quick...
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    Gotta catch 'em all, right?

    Gotta catch 'em all, right?
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    Stories like this are tempting me to buying a...

    Stories like this are tempting me to buying a couple decent cheaper stones and keeping them in the car just in case....
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    I own one ad I agree it's not really up to...

    I own one ad I agree it's not really up to smoothing standards. I tend to treat mine as a small roughing plane when I need to knock down a particularly annoying hump or something. Mostly because its...
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    While I am pretty happy with my legs and...

    While I am pretty happy with my legs and stretchers(5x4" red oak legs with 6/4 red oak stretchers), I am not entirely happy with the weight of the top of my bench, its a split top thats maybe about...
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    Christopher Schwarz

    Christopher Schwarz
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    Nice haul! I recently pulled all of my...

    Nice haul!

    I recently pulled all of my auction/estate sale/flea market pickups that hadn't been brought in from the car. I should pick through and see if anything worth talking about is in there.
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    At this point in the hobby I am having trouble...

    At this point in the hobby I am having trouble enough getting single mortises chopped consistently. Acquiring a couple good mortise chisels has helped
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    Kinda wonder at that point if just doing a dual...

    Kinda wonder at that point if just doing a dual mortise and tenon joint might not be a better call than a single one. Wish I was experienced enough to know off the top of my head ;)
  24. I'd have a real hard time giving up an emmert or...

    I'd have a real hard time giving up an emmert or an oliver patternmakers vise if I had one. I'd probably be willing to give up a couple inches in length in a small section(either dado it out or just...
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    Agreed, but given that a veritas low angle jack...

    Agreed, but given that a veritas low angle jack with PM V-11 is only $257 or so. For a only plane I own plane I would probably take low angle and PM V-11 for $50-70 more. I'd probably even strongly...
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