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I had to take a lot of cosmolene off a Minimax multifunction machine. Scrape of chunky parts. Rub with diesel fuel on a rag. Probably has same function as turpentine. Leaves a little protective...

It's taken a while and I had to swap out the sled on the slider to the 8.5' one that SCMI agreed to send me. It wasn't that hard. It is certainly level with the iron table but needs a slight...

If you are looking for a portable one, I have no good advice, but the best garage vac for car use, IMO, is a VacuMaid. I bought the Pro with 50 foot hose from Amazon and totally happy with it. Even...

In my youth, we used to mess around with stick-fighting with short sticks, much shorter than you are talking about. These were made with Cocobolo commonly. It was tough and had a nice weight to it.

Thank you David. I just picked up the PM drill press from the local Woodcraft, in part due to your positive overall experience. Quality seems okay and I say that mainly because there is a decent...

Thanks. That makes sense. I didn't pause to think that the outlet itself has specific amperage rating and was just thinking of it as different pin configuration/interface. I will use a dryer plug...

30 amps... What is the rationale? Would it be code compliant to graft a dryer plug on my dust collector instead?

Thanks Mike. I already bought the 6-20R receptacle so I will just put a 120v receptacle in the box next to it. Thanks for confirming.

I have all dryer plug outlets in my shop with 30 amps each. They are four wire 30 amp NEMA 14-30R outlets in a double gang box. My dust collector (Oneida) comes with a NEMA 6-20P plug end and needs...

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Was the problem solved to your satisfaction? I am considering the Delta you returned and the only slightly more expensive Powermatic that you post about here and would like to know your...

I am very lucky to have the space. the floor lights are for a car lift. This is an old pic but you get the idea...

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So I did end up deciding on a multifunction machine and ordered one that came up on special from Minimax. Slight hiccup as they sent the wrong size slider on what looks like a new machine otherwise....

Not only do I wait until the last minute, I file for an extension every year. I also overpay every year so it's not like I'm depriving Uncle Sam of interest...

I asked them to consider another option... Send me a new 8.5' slider and have someone do the swap. They are offering to send the new slider but I will be expected to do the swap, which is fine by...

The machine is still new. It still has the cosmolene sticky stuff on it. My job this week was to take it off. I think SCM will be able to resell it as new or at some discount. Prices for these are...

Thanks for your opinion. I'm thinking this is probably my best option too. I hope they will cover expenses to my door though.

Yes, that's right. I really would not have figured it out until I got to this stage. It is a fairly complex machine and I'm not sure, not having any real experience with sliders, that I would have...

A few years ago I started on the project of a dream woodshop and it is finally getting close. I had a Minimax multifunction machine and a dust collector (being delivered tomorrow actually) as the...

The walls are up and I will be laying the plastic floor tiles this week or weekend. Still thinking about a multifunction machine to save space vs separate J/P and TS. I have a router table built...

Thanks all. I will look into a chainsaw solution that I could do myself, or possibly a local sawyer.

To be honest the wood has more sentimental value than actual value, but still only a small...

Pic shows tape out to 5ft. Most of the logs are 6ft or less.

I have maybe 8 usable hard live oak logs that I was going to get milled into 8/4 lumber, but for the $2000 quote from the mill, I'm tempted to just get a large bandsaw and try do it myself...

I would have an HVAC guy run the line sets for a mini-split ductless unit in the wall. That way when you decide to go to the more efficient ductless units (over window AC) then you just have to buy...

This is where it is currently. Painted plywood will go up on the walls. Flooring is still pending but will be concrete for now probably lay down some thin plywood. Front window is bigger than I...

So much time has passed ... the building is built and nearly completed. Takes so much work and the shop is just part of a much larger addition to the house. There were some slight modifications to...