I'm typically not a Ridgid guy, but after messing with several trim routers, i preferred the rack and pinion adjustment on the Ridgid corded trim router. No regrets after several months. No plunge...
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I'm typically not a Ridgid guy, but after messing with several trim routers, i preferred the rack and pinion adjustment on the Ridgid corded trim router. No regrets after several months. No plunge...
If I was done building out my tool arsenal, and had excess funds, i think the Festool boom arm helps to solve the cord/hose issue much better than the notion of a cordless trim router in this case. ...
To satisfy my curiosity -- what is the proposed or manufacturer design for a fence rail in the case that the blade slot is parallel with the cutting direction? Is it bolted solely to one side of the...
I would pull the pin, and get the stretcher on the bench. Clamp and Glue may keep it going for another several years.
A more drastic option would be to cut the tenon and replace. Any number...
I'm all for discussing and debating a tool or brands inherent "value", but it's a bit disheartening when the conversation begins with "disgust" over all the "sell-outs" on the internet. I'll never...
I've had much better luck with Boeshield T9 versus the paste wax approach I had been using prior, particularly through the past several months which have been incredibly humid here in PA.
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Despite being a novice, I currently have a 34-444, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a good first saw, on a moderate budget. Think i paid somewhere near $250 a couple...
Primarily to add an additional circuit of power to the garage. I currently have 2 receptacles in the space located on opposite walls, and one in the ceiling for the garage door opener.
I don't...
It's a 20A breaker, which isn't a lot, I agree. On the other hand, the tablesaw is the only 240v capable tool that i own. If it only costs me the box and a receptacle to put in, the price/power...
Wiring looks to be 12/2 at first glance.
Good question about the separate neutral/ground. I will have to open the panel and check. Are you saying that if they're bonded together it's a...
Hey All,
I've currently got an old 3000 watt in-wall electric heater in my 2-car garage workshop. I believe it to be original to the house, which was build early 70's, namely because the...
I'm curious as to how these perform. Light output aside, i see a great deal of discussion on how finicky the motion sensor is on these. Maybe they're worth the effort to disable the sensor...
Thanks Malcolm. From recent research (googling) i seem to recall heights within 3/8". Regardless, I do plan to do my best to retain the existing spacing, or pull it into spec if it's out, for...
Following on the heels of many (most?) before me – I am in the process of slowly renovating my first home. The house is a 70’s era split-level of average build quality. I’ve put a few holes in...
If you're waiting to drive the dowel through the center domino until the next morning, you'd have to break the glue bond to get the joint to move tighter. You may have effectively pulled the ends...
Do it.
Making a workbench out of what's cheap and readily available to you seems about as true to the craft as you could get. Keep in mind, too, that starting from 12/4 material will cut down...
I would 100% pull those breadboards off and check that the mating faces are completely flat. What was order of steps you took to glue up the joint? Were the dowels inserted during glue-up, and...
The usual dilemma for building a first workbench is that, well, you almost need a workbench on which to build your workbench! Since you already seem to have some quality horizontal surfaces, you've...
Didn't think the bits would get so much love! Unfortunately it's not a full set, as I discovered I'm missing the no 4 and 5, but I'm hoping I can one day piece the full set back together. Guess I...
Hi All,
This is partly a tool gloat, as i'm excited to add to my collection, but i'm also looking for a little advise ...
A family member was cleaning out a rather sizable, and very full...
Thanks for all the thoughtful comments. Jim -- unfortunately, i am far away on the east coast in Pennsylvania. It doesn't look like there are any Hand Tool Events in my area in the near future,...
Hi All,
My lovely wife has been incredibly supportive of my new woodworking/tool addiction, and has fueled the fire with a gift certificate to Lie Nielsen. She was hesitant to pick a hand plane...
Hi All,
Just looking for some affirmation, or suggestions before i make the next few crucial decisions on my current project. I'm building a dresser that will double as a changing table for my...
I picked up a 34-444 several months ago, and have found it to be a great saw. I paid over $200 without an upgraded fence, and feel like it was a very fair deal. Dust collection is lacking, but then...
I'll try to complete the circle on this one, and report back with what I ended up with:
I routed out a mortise for the rear vise jaw in another board, and laminated it to the front. Flushed...