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Michael, I just purchased a cv max myself, and the decision for me came down to what unit was gonna give me the best cfm, fpm and filtration. I set up a air quality monitor first, looked at the...

james, mortiser seemed like a great tool at time of purchase, but too little use. when i started setting up shop ten yrs ago, i thought i needed every tool going, but now i have finally turned the...

hit the arbor with boeshield dry lube. i had a problem with the forrest blades i have. i also use freud blades and found they are very snug but with a little back and forth rotation while gently...

David, the Hammer is more than I am willing to spend. However your thought on the planer head being more important than jointer cutter? Why ?
thanks joe

Rich, sorry I was not quite clear. My intent is to get rid of machines that I dont use, and upgrade the quality of the machine that I use all the time. Jointer 12" will be plenty. Has to have a sheer...

Hey folks, havent posted in over a year, but see all is still good at the creek.

I am upgrading tools this year. Just god rid of my dust collector, and have on order a 5 hp clearvue cyclone. Dust...

Michael, I too switched over to a slider, and have really improved accuracy with the slider. As far as the rip fence, I hate the euro tubes they use for the fence guide, but it is what it is. Try...

Hey folks,

Does anyone own a Steel City 8 granite bed jointer?

I wanted to buy one last year, but steel city could not produce it.

However, it seems like they are shipping again.
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Kevin,

Get a good finishing book before you ruin a expensive project. I am not the best finisher, but I am fairly positive you need a wood condiontioner to prevent blotching.

Definately...

Scott,
I had the same problem with a pwr matic saw. There are differences in the fence because of the bolts to the actual fence. After a while I got tired of messing with it and used a piece...

Jim, the routed out surface would have to be absoultly flat, and IMHO would be difficult. I just did a fairly nice table out of ply and trimed with oak and oak legs. Set it up for stile and rail bit...

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Ken,

there was a article about 1 yr ago in fine homebuilding or woodworking, will get you the mag number, about building a divided light window.

i used my freud cope and stick set, moved a...

for what it's worth,
i run 3 blades, two combos (1 spare so i can clean the other at my convienece) a forest and a freud, and i have a freud ripper. 3 blades and done for 95 % of my work.
oh,...

Very nice work. Class and understated elegance. clean lines.
I was really surprised to see the inlay after viewing the 1st pic, but I really think it adds something to the piece.

Congrats on...

just got one for $117.00 w/free ship. i have and love the m12v. have in a talbe. i will set this up in a shop built table also, for the rail and stile jobs.

tired of changing back and forth.
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I have used pre-finished maple ply for a coupe of cabinet projects.(bath) huge time savings for the carcass. just have to do the face frame and can dedicate the time savings to really put a nice face...

chris,

is it a benchtop model? and if so, are you sure you can put a dado blade on it? owners manuel will or should say?

I'll be in the hershey pa area w/familly for vacation, and wondering if its worth a 1 hr drive up to muncie, pa? the grizzly warehouse/showroom.

I wonder if a minivan can carry a new jointer...

plastic lumber. seen it used at a public playground for just that, a slide, great application.

jason, very clean and elegant looking piece. seems to me your price was moooore than fair. win win deal.
Question? do you have a spray area, or do you generally rub out the finish? what type of...

thanks for the link. just what i was looking for. thanks glenn.
joe p

:D ok, i am tuning up my new saw, and what is the four square plywood method? thanks for going over 1 more time.

after i get it ready to go, i will post the pics too.

thanks very much
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I am an avid woodworker, and I want to upgrade to a 8" jointer, but what is the difference, and what advantage is there to parralleogram jointers.

thanks and have a great holiday weekend.
joe p

Hey all,

I had a 24" maple go down in a storm on my property last yr. Well I finally got back there and cut a nice 7 ft section and hauled out with the tractor. It seems to be spalted. Well, I...