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    I'm no finishing expert by any means, but I have...

    I'm no finishing expert by any means, but I have stained and used arm-r-seal as a top coat. I have never sanded any project after sanding either. I just raise the grain and scuff sand, apply the...
  2. I tried thinning it a bit more, probably about...

    I tried thinning it a bit more, probably about 15% now. Also cut the air down a bit more. Almost perfect leveling, but the air bubbles are worse...
  3. Here's my latest test. This was with the enduro...

    Here's my latest test. This was with the enduro clear poly thinning about 10% with the enduro extender. I also dialed down the airflow by about 40%, needle is about 3/4 of a turn out, moving about...
  4. If I apply thin 2-3 mil coats it will show up by...

    If I apply thin 2-3 mil coats it will show up by the 2nd or 3rd coat. If I spray a 4 mil coat it will show up after one coat on a perfect leveled surface. GF states to apply 3-5 mil coats.

    Figures...
  5. I'm not sure why the readings are so low. Fuji...

    I'm not sure why the readings are so low. Fuji states it's a ford #4 cup that comes with it, I guess I need to find the dimensions and measure it to be sure. I start the timer as soon as lift the cup...
  6. I've tried 3" all the way to 10". Almost always...

    I've tried 3" all the way to 10". Almost always about 6" other than for testing. About a 5 or 6 inch fan pattern at that distance.
  7. Going insane trying to spray GF HP Poly & GF Enduro Clear Poly...

    Hey guys, I'm about at my whits end trying to spray this stuff. I don't know what else to try. I've talked to general finishes and fuji as well as many hours of reading everything I could find on the...
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    If you need to replace it at some point, call...

    If you need to replace it at some point, call Baytec Containers in Bacliff. I got a nice 55 gal drum there cheap. They usually have all sorts of smaller containers and drums as well. I cut a hole in...
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    Wish I could offer some insight, but I end up...

    Wish I could offer some insight, but I end up with the same problems and more. I hope you get it figured out, I've spent many, many hours researching and trying different things to no avail. I don't...
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    Here's the link to the manual:...

    Here's the link to the manual:...
  11. Well I'm more confused now than I was when I...

    Well I'm more confused now than I was when I started. I appreciate all the insight and suggestions.

    I was almost sold on the minimax s400p but there are a few negatives that keep me from going for...
  12. Any issues with the 1" laguna resaw king? Also,...

    Any issues with the 1" laguna resaw king? Also, is that the MM20/S500P in those pics?
  13. Thanks for the info. I am leaning heavily towards...

    Thanks for the info. I am leaning heavily towards the FB600, but I still have a few reservations about it. Still waiting on pricing for the MM20 so I don't know if its even a contender. I really want...
  14. Narrowed bandsaw choices, Felder vs Minimax

    I've got my new bandsaw choice down to 2 vendors. Felder or Minimax.

    Minimax MM16 - Great saw with a good following from what I've read. Seems about right price wise.
    Cons: Smaller wheels,...
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    Really, my thread got deleted?

    So why did my thread about my grizzly bandsaw get deleted? Can we not say anything bad about a brand of machine I own since they are a forum sponsor? I don't get a message explaining why or...
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    If you don't want to rub out the finish just use...

    If you don't want to rub out the finish just use gloss for all but the final coat, then switch to satin. Should keep the same depth and clarity of the finish as rubbing it out, don't have to worry...
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    I'll also add my recommendation for the...

    I'll also add my recommendation for the Benjamin's Best set. Definitely worth the money to start with, but you will want better tools at some point for reduced sharpening frequency and better overall...
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    Yeah I checked them out, looks like the exact...

    Yeah I checked them out, looks like the exact same thing. With no blade on the table is vibrating back and forth almost 1/4" total travel. When I removed the wheel and ran the motor only I got the...
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    Wow, I really hope I don't have to go through the...

    Wow, I really hope I don't have to go through the same thing. I just got my 514X2B in yesterday and set it up and test ran last night, same exact situation you describe. Called grizzly this morning...
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    I got a set of the lee valley ones for christmas....

    I got a set of the lee valley ones for christmas. They work pretty good and seem like good quality. However, I was using them on some hard maple and the flutes just pack hard with dust and burn. This...
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    Michael: The problem isn't the length, its the...

    Michael: The problem isn't the length, its the width of the tops since the base is wider than it should be. Makes the gap in the center 11" instead of 7-1/2".

    Rich: This is that design. It's the...
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    I've got room and I don't mind the increase in...

    I've got room and I don't mind the increase in width. Remaking the stretchers is really not an option as I would have to remake each frame. I think I'm leaning towards widening the tops, seems like...
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    Workbench Dilemma - What would you do?

    I finally made some good progress on my 21st century bench and I just found out what people were talking about when they said the measurements in the article were wrong. The article showed that the...
  24. Just out of curiosity, how are the knives set in...

    Just out of curiosity, how are the knives set in relation to the outfeed table? Sorry if I missed it already listed in the thread. I had this same problem when my outfeed table was too high. It...
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    Varnish/Oil Advice

    Hey guys, I'm looking at starting to mix my own varnish as well as doing my own oil/varnish mixes. I've been reading about the different types of varnishes and I'm a little unsure on what would be...
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