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Spent the weekend running electricity and plumbing to a greenhouse base that i built in anticipation of the greenhouse getting here this week. So until this is complete i have put all other projects...

Great Job! im ashamed to say the LOML wants me to make something like that for the cat... Im holding out until she cuts off the tool funds, so I might be asking for a cut list.

Thnks for the info guys! My thinking is that i dont want to spend a lot of time pulling a router off the table when i need to use it and The cost of a lift a 3hp router and even making my own table...

I was heading to my first WW show in Atlanta with money and the LOML bessing but they had a little Ice storm which put that flame out. So i stayed in Sat and spent time learning CAD (Designing a wine...

Charlie,
Thanks for the info. BTW what did you buy?

Thanks Doug! thats rich.... 1000 comedians out of work and your cracking jokes.

Im sorry for your loss. I lost My wife 2 years ago to Lukemia after 11 months of fighting, her body proved weaker than her spirit. Know that the pain for her is over and that eventually you can move...

I have heard that there are benefits to both, it seems that the money would bethe same but what would be a better overall tool? If you cold only have one.

I was considering Porter Cables new 4212 dovetail jig to get started with, price and ease of use according to a trade rag i read is the main reason. Does anyone have this jig or any information on...

Thanks Ian, well i guess im off to buy some of this stuff and give er a go. 4000bf a year thats a lot of garden furniture.

Jerry,
It was in the Feb 04, Popular WW Issue #139, It had the Dewalt as editors Choice and the Delta as Best Value, It beat out Ridgid,Ryobi,Woodtek,Shop Fox and Craftsman. Hope this helps.

Im interested in learning how to turn Bowls or anythign for that matter but bowls mostly. What would be a good lathe ot start with that I wouldnt out grow in a few years. Is there a how to buy a...

I have the rag at home ill try to remeber to post it tonight. It compared all portable 13" planers. It had the Dewalt at editors choice and the Delta 22-580 as best value. The wife bought me the...

Jim,
Thanks for the link and info. I would love to buy 1 stick but all he has is 8/4 10" wide or better 12 feet long. After reading the link im going to give it a whirl.

Sweet looking bowl. Makes me wanna go buy a lathe and give it a shot. Nice job!!!!

I was at my local lumber importer and he had some Iroko (African Teak according to Him). I was looking for some teak for a glider plan that i have for the deck. Anyone ever used it? He is selling it...

I have a few of them all it seems and they all seem to serve their own purpose. For panels i like the rockler bar clamps and i have added 8" of 1.25" oak stock to the jaws for added stability, and...

I have owed the Rigid 12" CMS for a bout a year. When shopping i was comparing it to the Dewalt 705S. I used to work for the company that supplied Dewalt all of the aluminum parts (Base, table,fence,...

Thanks for the help guys! Steve i tried that approach and she didnt seem to be thrilled with that. I have the size and location determined but i want to be smart about the layout so when it happens i...

I have the OK From the War Department (Wife) to build a stand alone shop. Anyone know where there might be some shop layout sample to look at for ideas ?

Tim, Exactly what is your point ???

Im heading to the same show for the first time as well. My other half has been a little more (not much) understanding with the wallet. It would be good to know what is available and are the prices...

The same is happening in Fayetteville NC at B&D/Dewalt manufacturing. Most of their products are being farmed out to China and Mexico. It sad to see it happen but you can thank Slick Willie and NAFTA.