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    Gas Lift Strut Problem

    I recently purchased a pair of Kessebohmer 380n struts for a project that's a gift. They look great, but there are no mounting instructions. Getting the hardware properly positioned is critical....
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    Thickness Planer dilema

    My old lunch box planer (Total Shop) suffered a fatal injury and died, so am looking to buy something new. The Total Shop is a basic machine, but has lasted more than twenty years!!! Reading about...
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    Thanks to everyone for your feedback and...

    Thanks to everyone for your feedback and suggestions. I found GE71037 T=8 ballasts at Lighting Components of New York at $13.99 each. Took out the Universal ballasts and put in the GE. No more...
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    ZShop Light Problems

    My garage shop has T-12 fixtures that are 8 years old and the ballasts are dying. So, after some research, bought some Metalux 2 bulb T-8 fixtures that were highly rated. Instant radio...
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    My Porter Cable 890 is sick

    I use a Porter Cable 890 in the router table. The collet lock has broken and is forcing the locking pin against the collet. If it's not removed, the part will end up breaking off, falling into the...
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    Thanks for the quick response and...

    Thanks for the quick response and recommendations. We'll get ahold of a local electrician, but your responses have given us a level of comfort in that we may not have to go to the expense of...
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    Metal building wiring

    My wife and I are looking into a metal building that will have several sections, including a shop. There will be 3" insulation on the metal walls and roof. We plan on putting up standard stick and...
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    Amazon switcheroo - Diefenbacher Tools?

    I recently ordered 2 Robert Lawson engineer's squares from Rockler via Amazon.com. What I got were larger, more expensive Gladstone squares from Diefenbacher Tools. Does anyone have any experience...
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    Help with alignment tools, please

    I'd like to improve the alignment on several shop tools and need some input. Last month, I almost bought an engineer's square from Rockler. To their credit, they pulled this item due to quality...
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    Richard, there's a lot of good info in the...

    Richard, there's a lot of good info in the responses, but I didn't see anything on the Dewalt 713 MS. My wife got me one for Christmas and I really like it. The 713 is a basic model without table...
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    there have been several recent posts in the shop...

    there have been several recent posts in the shop section about how to keep paints from freezaing in the winter - use an old fridge with no compressor and wire the light to stay on. adding some type...
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    Lee, neat use of toggle clamps! What brand and...

    Lee, neat use of toggle clamps! What brand and weight capacity are the ones in the pics?
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    i built a 24" x 24" X 1" thick cover for a camper...

    i built a 24" x 24" X 1" thick cover for a camper stove from strips of red oak. Used titebond II. It's now 9 or 10 years old and still solid with no splits. Recently built a butcher block style...
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    Bought an Echo at one of the borgs. NO power. ...

    Bought an Echo at one of the borgs. NO power. Bogged down on 8 and 10" trees. Returned it. Got a very good deal on a husqvarna at Sears. They were on sale for much less than anywhere else. It's...
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    I used 3/4 melamine for the radial arm saw top...

    I used 3/4 melamine for the radial arm saw top and it does fairly well, but it is well supported by a steel frame beneath. Two prefab storage cabinets (24" x 72" x 16" deep) from one of the borgs...
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    DeWalt 713 Miter Saw report

    my honey bought me one of these for Christmas after all attempts to align the craftsman failed. Right out of the box, the alignment is almost perfect. Vertical is .001 off and angles about the...
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    Oops? (not sure)

    Before I get folks upset for not contributing, here's what happened last year. Will follow this with a question.

    Sent in a check on December 9, 2007 for $25. Nothing happened in December and...
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    irritation ad-nauseum

    Gotta tell you, the moving dewalt tracksaw ad is irritating. After seeing it at the top of evgery post - over and over and over..... I just log out and go somewhere else
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    I saw something on YouTube that may be what you're talking about. The device I'm thinking of looked like it was difficult and time consuming to put in place or swing out of the way. There were...
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    As you consider a TS purchase, beware of the...

    As you consider a TS purchase, beware of the Delta contractor saw series. I've had serious alignment problems with my 36-650 and have read of others having a similar experience.
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    I've had some issues with tear out when using...

    I've had some issues with tear out when using router bits on veneered plywood. As an alternative, consider using a radial arm saw with a high quality dado blade. If you don't have a RAS and will...
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    Thanks to all

    Thanks for all of the suggestions. LOML has put a MS sweater on my Christmas list!!!! :D

    I'll start cruising the refurbished MS sites Recently bought a nice makita 90 degree drill from one and...
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    Miter Saw Woes

    I have a Craftsman 10" MS that was fine for the first couple of years. Now, the two sections of fence are out of alignment with each other. Because they are connected by the center piece, I can...
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    My Bosch 1617 has been great. Had problems with...

    My Bosch 1617 has been great. Had problems with the porter cable 890 (overheating) and poor customer service, but after replacement of the motor via a recall, it has performed well. I agree -...
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    Try Peachtree Woodworking. They carry a pretty...

    Try Peachtree Woodworking. They carry a pretty good selection of DC fittings at reasonable prices.
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