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Thanks, Glenn.

I think I'll flip the masonite over and glue to the smooth side, though not being a silicone afficionado, that's counter-intuitive to me. I figured a rough surface would always...

So would you adhere to the smooth side or the rough side of 1/4" tempered masonite? And to clarify, per your comments below, my application involves adhering the faces, 14" x 42"


Did you use...

Thanks for your comments, Todd.

Tim: Man! Talk about "Hitting the (Liquid)nail on the head!" Those two links are spot on. Thanks very much. Looks like I need to get a bit more familiar with...

Wow. Thanks, Ken. What a neat little site.

They recommend GE Slicone II.

Anybody know of a reason NOT to use that? I'm wondering if it will affect the mirroring on the back of the glass. One...

What glue/adhesive should I use? Also, am I likely to experience problems due to this particular substrate expanding/contracting - while the mirror does not?

I want to create a mirrored cabinet...

Yeah, I ask some odd questions, and here's another one:

1, I want to make a small painting (like something you'd see hanging in a frame) on a flat panel that is part of a cabinet.

2. The...

(whisper) Excellent point. I've been looking for a good used bandsaw locally for a while, but must admit I'm not in "the auction loop". Looks like I'll have to get serious.


(whisper) I looked...

John ==
Thanks a lot for posting the pictures, and posting the specs plate/label was most considerate of you. Dang! With that riser block installed, it looks like you get about 27" of resawing...

Bob ==
Thanks for the pics. That's a beautiful bandsaw - big and variable speed to boot! I think those are few and far between.

Shhhhh! If you don't mind, just whisper why you recommend against...

Thanks a lot for the pictures. Very helpful! Your first image is along the lines of what I was hoping to do for a long rest - except I don't got no steenkeen banjos, so was considering bolting...

Thanks for the link. Their Buy & Sell section is shut down at present. Will look again later.

Thanks, David. Per your suggestion, I Googled, but THIS is all I found.

A far cry from the simple mechanism in the old Powermatic 45, and surely far, far more expensive.

Please do let me/us...

Phil ==
Where can you get a Reeves drive?
Do you have to pull it out of an existing machine, like a Powermatic lathe?

Or can the drive system be purchased as an "accessory" and added to an...

Rod ==
Yeah, that contamination issue definitely means "no dice". I keep my milling machine in a separate room, but have been using a single drill press for everything....hmmmm. Thanks for the...

George ==

Thanks a LOT for the warning regarding metal bits ending up in my wood work pieces. That alone is reason not to do this.

What size bandsaw to you have for metal work? I've looked...

Thanks, Ben.
So it sounds like Option B would have to get a lot more sophisticated, to allow for vertical adjustment - at two ends. Uh oh.

I just thought of another potential issue. Imagine...

Thanks for your replies. I see your points, but am probably not going to be able to make use of them.

This'll be my first lathe, so please allow me a couple of neophyte questions...like THIS...

I’d like to be able to cut a wide range of materials--other than wood--on a band saw. Not sure if this idea is feasible:
Buy a band saw with a 220v 3-phase motor (3HP) and add a 3HP Variable...

I'm considering buying a "well-worn and rusted" Powermatic 45 lathe (to hold me until I can build bigger).

There is no tailstock, and there's no tool rest.

I don't like the way many tool rest...

Thanks for the reality check, Mark.

Gary, I am SO glad to read your comments. :D No doubt everyone here has the experience to back up their points of view, but yours, in this case, fits so nicely in my wallet! :D:D:D


What's in...

Thanks for your replies/advice. Well, clearly the best approach is to buy both routers. I knew that would be the concensus (grumble).

I carry my wallet in my back pocket and, hey, I think I...

Wutta HOOT! :D



If all goes as usual, it'll be four MONTHS(!) in my case. :D What I really like about DIY is, by my very rough estimate, I can (maybe) build a superb wood lathe with a...

Thanks, Mark. I'll buckle down and "do my homework" this weekend. Really looking forward to it.


And THERE'S the money quote, as they say. Thank you for this gem of advice.

Is anybody here using the Milwaukee 5616-24 "upside down"? If so, how's it working out for you?

I thought I'd get the 3.5HP 5625-20 strictly for router table use, but the smaller router combo...