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I regularly use a 3/4 dado set on my 3650 and have yet to have a issue. I remember the older 3650's had a shorter arbor and they made them longer in the later years. Ridgid recommends removing the...

If you are looking for a great source of walnut try http://www.gobywalnut.com It is all western black walnut. It is air dried for a year per inch and then put into a kiln until thoroughly dry. No...

I would suggest trying to heat the room up. I used Waterlox for most of my mesquite furniture when I lived in AZ. In the winter when it was cold in the shop (50-60) the stuff would take a whole day...

I would just pour on a healthy amount of the oil and let it sit over night. You could also heat up some beeswax and buff it in too. A good cutting board is a definite must when you have Shun knives....

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I have never worked with doug fir before, well not as furniture. I have just about finished a shaker style dining room table that is all old growth CVG reclaimed fir. It was the studs...

I must say I use a 12" HF drill press and it is more balanced and accurate than any of the other three floor standing models in our shop (Jet, General, Some Old Iron Beast.

I am part of a woodworkers co-op here in Portland. There are lot of different shops in our building. Our particular shop is full at the moment but I can ask around for you, and see if there is any...

I have the same saw as my backup. I just made a custom fit table and used a Rousseau router plate. The top is 3/4" Ply with some scrap laminate I had around the shop and trimmed in mesquite. I just...

I know I am in a little bit of a different boat, as I don't have kids and not too many bills but you are in a pretty good position. I am only 26 and just took the dive. Some friends, family, past...

I would recommend clamping up your panel before you glue and run masking tape along the seems of the face side. Then you can release the clamps and bend open the joints and apply glue. Re-clamp and...

A good quality fence will make life much easier and improve precision greatly. If you are looking for something for your start up saw, I would recommend picking up a RIGID aftermarket fence (AC1036 I...

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Andy, The top is simply edge joined and nothing else. I regularly glue up panels this way and have yet to have a problem. As long as the wood is dry and your edges are straight there is...

In our recent move from Tucson to Portland we had a few casualties of war, Namely our coffee table and end table. What better chance to break in the new shop and make some sawdust.

The legs are...

I am not sure you can have them resharpened. They are two sided so a set usually lasts quite a while even when used regularly. The big orange store carries replacements for about $30.

Thank you. Mesquite is my personal favorite wood however I could never see it used in my own home. Don't ask me why maybe just a bit to southwest for me. I am pretty sure black mesquite is the common...

Thanks everybody. The case is 5' exactly and the top is 64" to allow for a 2 inch overhang all the way around. I am not worried about it sagging as most of the weight is distributed towards the legs....

Just finished this sideboard type table that was designed to hold at least 4 cases of wine. This is probably my last mesquite project for a while since we are moving to Portland in a week. Bye bye...

If you ever make it down to Tucson, Hood Distribution/McEwen Lumber has a good selection almost all rough-sawn, and they always round down. They also have a huge selection of mesquite. Superior...

I have seen this many times with cherry but not with all cherry. I am not sure that it is oils or something else. A bit of sanding and some steam usually gets rid of it. I always assume that it will...

It may be tricky but it can be done. I would recommend going to a countertop/cabinet supply shop for materials. They can usually get you laminate in longer but skinnier sizes. Plus you may end up...

I always like a coat of danish oil before I start with Waterlox. It really helps the grain pop. I wouldn't recommend using anything you want to keep for application. I just use high quality lint free...

Tints-All works great and comes in a variety of colors. I mostly use black but it does not effect the integrity of the epoxy. A little goes a long way. Are you planning to fill a large void or...

I would say the Rigid if you are going with a contractors saw. I have the 3650 and it is a dream. Cast iron top and wings, nice long rails, the fence is great, and comes with a built in roller base...

If you are etching plates. Zinc would be a good safe way to go. Zinc plates are commonly used in printmaking for etchings and aquatints. Unfortunately a dying art but I have a BFA in it. I use zinc...

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