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    Poplar trim

    I recently purchased a very large order of poplar trim direct from a mill in Ohio: www.bairdbros.com

    Most of what I ordered was pre-primed finger jointed stock. I was amazed at the quality of...
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    I have had the Sunhill 8" jointer for about 5...

    I have had the Sunhill 8" jointer for about 5 years. It is the CT204-L model that came with handwheels and bed extensions. While the jointer functions fine, there is a noticeable difference between...
  3. Count me in. Thanks!

    Count me in.

    Thanks!
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    During use the saw can frequently be...

    During use the saw can frequently be abused/dropped. Manufacturers simulate this during product testing with "drop tests" from various heights.

    Most "sidewinder" circular saws have no plastic...
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    I've purchased a number of the electronic ballast...

    I've purchased a number of the electronic ballast T8 shop grade fixtures.

    All 6 of the 4-bulb T8 fixtures that I purchased from HD (Lithonia brand) are dead quiet. The one 2-bulb T8 fixture I...
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    knives too high/outfeed table too low

    Another vote for the knives being too high in relation to the outfeed table. I went through the exact same thing when setting up a brand new jointer. It turns out that all of the knives were not...
  7. I purchased an $8 48" aluminum straight-edge from...

    I purchased an $8 48" aluminum straight-edge from Sears, brought it in to work where I could check it on our granite surface plate. I couldn't get a .0015" feeler gauge under any portion of it. ...
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    Dan, In reading another thread on Byrd...

    Dan,

    In reading another thread on Byrd cutterheads one person mentioned an increase in the force necessary to run the board through vs. a standard straight knife head.

    Have you seen this effect...
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    Craig, After looking at your website and video...

    Craig,

    After looking at your website and video I must say I am very impressed with your product, the Bowclamp. I'm interested in placing an order, but have one question:

    You show the Bowclamp...
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    I also purchased that level with the freebies. ...

    I also purchased that level with the freebies. It seems to be a decent level for the money, especially with the extras. However, Home Depot sells (for $35) another version of this level that...
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    I purchased an inexpensive aluminum straight edge...

    I purchased an inexpensive aluminum straight edge from Sears for less than $10. I took it to work and measured it on a granite surface plate and was not able to fit a .0015" feeler guage under any...
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    I have one of the original wooden body grip-tites...

    I have one of the original wooden body grip-tites without any extras. I have been thinking about upgrading to the pro system with the steel fence plate in order to take advantage of the roller...
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    John, I’m almost ready to place my name on the...

    John,

    I’m almost ready to place my name on the order list! Just one more question:

    My understanding is that with the larger planers the infeed or outfeed serrated rollers will leave...
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    From the personal experiences related here I have...

    From the personal experiences related here I have read that a benefit of the Shelix is reduced effort in feeding the stock across the cutterhead. I would think that this would translate to a...
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    John, nice review. I've been considering the...

    John, nice review. I've been considering the upgrade to a 15" planer for a while. I've been eying the Yorkcraft since I read a pretty good review in a recent WW magazine.

    One thing I don't...
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    I've just purchased several hundred square feet...

    I've just purchased several hundred square feet of engineered hardwood flooring designed to "float" over a moisture barrier over a concrete floor. It has one thin bottom ply, one thick quartersawn...
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    For those with the larger, stationary planers: ...

    For those with the larger, stationary planers: What has your experience been with snipe on these machines? If the infeed/outfeed rollers and chipbreaker are properly adjusted and the board has been...
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    Incra TS3. Perfect repeatability with micrometer...

    Incra TS3. Perfect repeatability with micrometer style micro-adjust.
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    I have had the Sunhill 8" jointer for a couple of...

    I have had the Sunhill 8" jointer for a couple of years now. Functionally, I have had no problems with the jointer. Tables were flat and fence was square. It leaves a nice finish and is very...
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    Jim, What model/size of the General Intl...

    Jim,

    What model/size of the General Intl planer do you have? I have been looking at the model (30-115 M1) recently reviewed in Popular Woodworking. The main complaint they had in the article was...
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    Ez

    I already own a couple of good circular saws and routers, so I'll be going with the EurekaZone system. It looks like it will do everything I want it to.
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    a soon to be guide rail convert

    I don't currently own a guide rail system, but I will own one soon. My current setup for breaking down sheet goods is a sacrificial cutting table and circular saw guide system as described in the...
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    wax over Boeshield

    I also apply paste wax over the T-9. I have found a single application of T-9 sufficient to prevent rust for years, as long as I apply the paste wax as needed for slickness.

    Boeshield also works...
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    aluminum straight edge

    I recently set up an 8" jointer using a cheap readily available aluminum straight edge. I picked up a 4' straight edge from Sears for about $8, then brought it in to my workplace and checked it out...
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    tile forum

    I have found a very helpful forum populated by tile professionals who are very willing to help amateurs with tile questions. Check out www.johnbridge.com.

    All of my tile questions have been...
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