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I can't get any BB ply of any size or thickness. My local yard says it is just not available.

Matt

Guys,

I think it is unwise to assume that all dust of the same micron size is equal. A reading of 650 wood dust is likely much more dangerous than a 650 outside of pollen (unless your hayfever is...

I'm planning on building a Roubo with a wagon vise, no crochet, and a shortened leg vise. In spite of those specifics, it will be my first bench so take my opinions with a grain of salt. :o

Matt

I'm a huge amazon fan. I haven't written many reviews, but I am on there all the time shopping for woodworking items and everything else. I am also a web site developer in my day job. I would be...

I'm planning my workbench, and I was wondering if square bench dogs are worth the trouble. Since it's not something easily retrofitted, I need to know if I want to put them in or not.

Just...

And they should comp you for your time and expenses.

I'm going to buy it. You put me over the top.

Which additional blades did you get? 38 deg, 50 deg, or both?

Regards,

Matt

Great little write up. Thanks for sharing.

Matt

I do plan to use (and already own a few for my house rennovations - SCMS, Portable TS, Drills, 2.25hp Router) tailed tools. My shop space is small so I don't plan on getting a cabinet saw nor a...

I regret saying "Best of Breed". I really meant what I titled the post, "Best Buy". I'm looking for solid tools, not the ultimate.

I was already looking seriously at the Veritas triumverate. It...

I'm basically looking at doing the same thing - building Chris's "French" bench. There is no "yellow pine" in my area, just doug fir. I was just at my local lumber yard today and they had some really...

In the interests of saving space in my small shop I was considering getting a table saw with short rails (maybe even cutting them down). Of course this would greatly reduce the width of rip I could...

From reading around here I am understanding the importance of getting a quality tool even if you are a newbie. Going used and trying to refurb a plane as a beginner seems fraught with peril and...

I feel a little better knowing I'm not the only one who's done that! :D

Matt

I thought PVC for DC was a no-no. Why the change?

Matt

Okay, I filled out my Profile. Sorry about that.

I'd be willing to sharpen tools, clean up, do manual labor, buy the post shoptime beer, whatever, if I could get some shoptime with a woodworking...

I see a lot of advice given to newbies (like myself) to get a mentor. I'm sure this is a good thing to do, but how do I go about finding one? I don't know anybody of any appreciable skill - all...

I have a Smart Table Top I built from the parts kit for minimal $$$. I just clamp it to the top of my Workmate when I want to use it. I don't have any sag issues as the Workmate provides a lot of...

Ron,

The 1/4" kit comes with a 1/8" spacer to center the 1/4" dowels on 1/2" stock.

http://www.dowelmax.com/images/Optional%20Drill%20Guides.jpg

I just looked at the website and I could...

I do all my cutting outside on a Delta MSUV.

(If your weather is nice)

Matt

Dowelmax is absolutely available in metric. The metric version comes standard with 10mm bushings, but can be upgraded with 8mm and 6mm bushings also.

The imperial version is supplied with...

I got one too! My wife got it for me, and she didn't even know it.;)

Only if you're willing to pay the $800 to $1200 price tag. Given Festool's track record, if you really want the best and money is no object, then I would agree that waiting would be the right move....

Thanks Sam - I finally get it. Maybe an even better analogy than a pick is a digging bar. That is some miserable work!

Matt

That's not the Byrd Shelix head for $2400. It's the Grizzly spiral head. Maybe I've just succumbed to marketing hype, but I'd rather have a real Shelix head. It has shearing action while the Grizzly...