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    RIP David. Your videos and books form the...

    RIP David.

    Your videos and books form the foundation of my hand tool woodworking; I will always think of you fondly when I’m in my workshop.
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    In-line sells some good stuff; Dubby included. ...

    In-line sells some good stuff; Dubby included.

    BUT -- they are a family business, and many have had major frustrations dealing with them directly.

    So... buy from Peachtree or don't bother... ...
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    Sanding before router edge profiling?

    Greetings everyone.

    In the past I have done the router corner roundovers after assembly but before doing any sanding.

    I recently read that it may be beneficial to so some of the sanding...
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    This is exactly right. Like many others, I...

    This is exactly right.

    Like many others, I have used flat spade bits in my drill press for eons.

    Then one day I tried using a Bosch "Blue Devil" spade bit... as soon as I brought the bit down...
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    Concur. Stumpy has a good channel, and I'll...

    Concur. Stumpy has a good channel, and I'll continue to watch, but this show was just an infomercial.
  6. bingo and excellent observation.

    bingo and excellent observation.
  7. Hello Mark- first, if you are within 0.001...

    Hello Mark-

    first, if you are within 0.001 then you are plenty good enough.

    The PALS unit gives you a fair bit of force, so nothing needs to be Really loose. I cracked all the bolts, left...
  8. Hi Mark- I was able to get at one of the front...

    Hi Mark-

    I was able to get at one of the front bolts by reaching through the blade opening. The other one was a long reach from the back of the saw. I had to remove the drive belt and banged up...
  9. I have the same saw Mark, and I just loosened the...

    I have the same saw Mark, and I just loosened the center bolt slightly and it adjusted just fine.

    FWIW I didn't loosen it much; just cracked it slightly.

    I found that I didn't have much room...
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    I think the issue here is the dust getting down...

    I think the issue here is the dust getting down into the guts of the machine and mucking it up. The failure is the magnetic ring, which is part of the speed control.

    I've read other users have...
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    Which diamond plate are you using? I've been...

    Which diamond plate are you using?

    I've been thinking of some shaptons myself... just wondering what you are using to keep them flat.
  12. Check out the Fastcap “Drawer bumpers” — exactly...

    Check out the Fastcap “Drawer bumpers” — exactly what you need.
  13. This is the source of your confusion.... The...

    This is the source of your confusion....

    The LN honing guide is designed to be used with the blade what you would call the "upper" location.

    While you may be able to put a blade in the "lower"...
  14. It may be Canadian dollars...

    It may be Canadian dollars...
  15. No Jim; I have found it works great as is,,,

    No Jim; I have found it works great as is,,,
  16. I use a Dzus fastener tool, leftover from my...

    I use a Dzus fastener tool, leftover from my pilot days.

    fits the chipbreaker screws well, better than a screwdriver IMHO.

    no-name brands are widely available and cheap...

    ...
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    inline makes good products but many have had bad...

    inline makes good products but many have had bad luck ordering from them directly. so order from Peachtree or others if possible...
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    Mohawk shellac reducer is ethanol — denatured...

    Mohawk shellac reducer is ethanol — denatured alcohol.

    it is *exactly* what you want to make shellac from flakes.

    it is readily available in California in stores or order online and have it...
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    The good news is that you can still buy shellac...

    The good news is that you can still buy shellac reducer in California

    The bad news is it is very expensive ($18/qt).

    Fortunately I don’t use much so a quart lasts a long time...
    ...
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    Thanks for your insights everyone; they are all...

    Thanks for your insights everyone; they are all very helpful.

    I will likely “step up” to the planer now; hopefully a Jointer in the future.
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    Planer without jointer — doable?

    I've been lusting after a jointer-planer combo machine but that won't happen any time soon.

    i could swing a lunchbox planer (DW735).. but without a jointer.

    So I would be using hand planes to...
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    The narrow blades can be a challenge. The...

    The narrow blades can be a challenge.

    The usual way of sharpening a router plane blade is to hang the stem over the edge of the stone and drag the blade fore/aft along the long dimension of the...
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    Those frames are absolutely stunning Glenn --...

    Those frames are absolutely stunning Glenn -- nice work! Not just the construction... but the design and finish are also very nicely done.
  24. Glen & Paul -- thanks for your thoughts. I...

    Glen & Paul -- thanks for your thoughts.

    I should have mentioned that it is a 1/2" shank bit.

    I'll give it a go after giving the bushing a careful centering and close inspection to ensure I...
  25. Router bushings -- how much clearance between bit and bushing?

    Greetings everyone.

    I've used router bushings from time to time, but this time I need to try an minimize the gap between the bit and the ID of the bushing.

    How close is too close?

    I'm using...
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