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    Hello Mike , just a thought did you clamp your...

    Hello Mike , just a thought did you clamp your stock?? I have had the saw pull the stock and move it off the cut line. A dowel is difficult to hold particularly with small diameters. I do not own a...
  2. You are right Mike setting up a table in each...

    You are right Mike setting up a table in each shop is easier and faster. In regard to cross cutting the short Festool guide rail ( $83) has good reviews it is easy to use on the table ( no clamps...
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    Love this saw. Initially I had some problems with...

    Love this saw. Initially I had some problems with the staring capacitor. It was repaired under warranty and runs like a Swiss watch. It takes up a lot of space in my garage shop ( with the extra long...
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    I looked for paint chips but could not find any ....

    I looked for paint chips but could not find any . I'll try the link you sent but I was told that I could get a matching paint if I had the color code.
    Thanks for the the link.
    Ed
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    Powermatic 2000 Cabinet Saw

    Dose anyone know the paint code for the yellow/gold Powermatic paint???
    A word of caution ..... do not stand 6 foot pipe clamps on end near your table saw. They may fall a chip the front rail...
  6. Hey David I found the Video...

    Hey David I found the Video http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2014/07/25/swirl-free-sanding/ that I mentioned in my earlier reply to your post.
    Ed
  7. David as they say size does make a difference....

    David as they say size does make a difference. your work can have a big influence on the what sander is best .Check this link out http://rotex.festoolusa.com/sanders/features/multi-mode/ they review...
  8. Thanks for sharing Julie, this video does an...

    Thanks for sharing Julie, this video does an excellent job of explaining the important features of a band saw.
    Ed
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    Jon check out Halfinchshy.com he has a short...

    Jon check out Halfinchshy.com he has a short video on his site where he cuts dovetails by hand and makes it look very easy.
  10. Check out McFeelys's new 3013 Master catalog with...

    Check out McFeelys's new 3013 Master catalog with prices effective Feb 1, 2013. The Festool items are generally marked up about 3%.
    Although the guide rail stop for the OF 1400 appears to have gone...
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    What type of Safety Glasses do you recommend???...

    What type of Safety Glasses do you recommend??? Most of them are plastic and quickly become scratched and blurry .
  12. Lid on DC seperator hard to remove.

    The Rockler "Dust Right Seperator" does a good job but I find it very difficult to remove the lid to empty the container. Has anyone posted a solution and/ or a modification to use the lid on a...
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    Refinishing Cabinet doors

    Hello All, I need your advice and comments regarding spray finish method & material, and how to make a dust free area for cabinet doors while drying. This is a DIY project and your recommendations /...
  14. Hello Mike , all of the above are great solutions...

    Hello Mike , all of the above are great solutions and I have used them. However be aware that if you plan to miter the trim molding the corners may not lie flat . Meaning that the two trim lengths...
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    I made a torsion box shelf that mounts to a wall...

    I made a torsion box shelf that mounts to a wall with no supports. The rear (part that connects to te wall) internal element of the box is 1.25 X 1.25" . I chose this dimension so that I could...
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    To prevent a bit from getting stuck, insert a...

    To prevent a bit from getting stuck, insert a small rubber grommet into to the Collet this allows a router bit to hit the bottom and not being trapped.
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    Thank you for all of the good replies. Some folks...

    Thank you for all of the good replies. Some folks picked up my error of implying that the cope and stick profiles would be combined with a 1/2 lap joint. Ishould have said that the cope profile on...
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    Cope and Stick vs half lap joint

    I'm designing a Guitar Case cabinet with humidifier. The two glass panel doors will have a 2 1/2" frame. Each door is 61"tall X 18 1/2" wide. I am concerned about corner joint failure and...
  19. A sad Festool Tale with a Happy Ending

    Three years ago ( Feb 08 ) I ordered some tools ( 3 sanders, dust extractor CT33, boom arm accessory and various grit paper) from Festool. All of my projects have required my CT 33 to be mobile....
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    Thanks John for the YTube link. My 35V drill has...

    Thanks John for the YTube link. My 35V drill has the same problem and the service center quoted $160 for flat rate repair. Replacing the brushes looks like a DIY job. I'll disassemble the drill and...
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    Lee, great looking cabinet and very nice work. ...

    Lee, great looking cabinet and very nice work. Would you describe in more detail how you made the inside mitered corners of your half lap joint? Did you cut the miter and the entire half lap joint...
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    Very good info ...thanks . But can anyone tell me...

    Very good info ...thanks . But can anyone tell me how to remove the upper section of a Pella double hung window?? I have a crack in the outer IG and assuming that I can buy a new IG to fit the...
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    Thank you all for your help. I hope everyone has...

    Thank you all for your help. I hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe 4th of July.
    Ed
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    Splicing 6X6 posts with 24" overlap

    Need your advice. I want to splice 6X6 posts with 24" overlap. How would you make the long cut (24") ?? The net length of the completed post will be 12 feet long and will be used to support a Pergola...
  25. Source for Cabinet grade material.

    This is my first Cabinet project. I have read many blogs regarding issues with material dimensions and stability. I'm still not sure about the "right choice of material" and sources for good cabinet...
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