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    Heating PVC/vinyl with an open flame produces...

    Heating PVC/vinyl with an open flame produces Dioxin:eek:. Spend the money on the cement. Use it in a well ventilated area.
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    I have been using this version for a couple...

    I have been using this version for a couple months for trim. I don't need lower bags with it. Plenty of pockets(have to resist overloading).
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    Schedule 40-3/4" PVC pipe has a joint...

    Schedule 40-3/4" PVC pipe has a joint strength(solvent weld) of 288psi. Threaded joint is 240psi. Recommended safty factor for compressed air systems is 2.

    (240psi/150psi=1.6 safty factor)
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    If you want to use the Drill Doctor with hex...

    If you want to use the Drill Doctor with hex shank bits you can get regular twist bits and removable hex adapters here.
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    Jim, What you are trying to discribe is...

    Jim,
    What you are trying to discribe is potential energy. The pressures are the same but the scuba tank has more potential energy than a tank full of water at 100psi. The scuba tank is a potential...
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    I have seen a router sled set up to flatten the...

    I have seen a router sled set up to flatten the top of a workbench. The router is suspended above the work by a sliding cross piece which rides on two streight vertical boards. The depth of cut is...
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    You could sharpen a small steeper microbevel on...

    You could sharpen a small steeper microbevel on the low angle blade or a small back bevel on the #4.

    Here is a page from the Lee Valley catalog for the high angle blade that fits in the low angle...
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    Low-line Plasma unit? Translation please.;) ...

    Low-line Plasma unit? Translation please.;) Liquor cabinet?
    Mike
    I want a Dommino! Beautiful wood and workmanship!
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    I think some of the old grinders are better made...

    I think some of the old grinders are better made than the new ones.
    I found these Pike Co. grinders on Ebay. Search for "hand powered grinder".They will email you when a new one turns up. Expect to...
  10. Tom, What I've done in the past is go to...

    Tom,

    What I've done in the past is go to Goodwill or Amvets and look for a big leather shoulder bag. You want something with full grain leather. It will be thick so you don't have to make a...
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    Made this to duplicate a rotted piece on an old...

    Made this to duplicate a rotted piece on an old victorian. 7' long 7" wide 2" thick.
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    Big Molding

    Here is something I did when it was a little warmer than 12 degrees in the garage. It is a half Neander half electron project. I roughed out the shape on the tablesaw with a molding head and finished...
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    Hi Byron, Are these shutters for exterior...

    Hi Byron,

    Are these shutters for exterior use? Poplar is not a very rot resistant wood. And unless you are using stainless steel pocket hole screws don't expect them to last very long outside...
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    Table Saw Quiz

    Hi,
    I'm new here to SMC and am in the market for a new portable table saw. Can anyone identify the saw in the Lowes 20% off add posted earlier? I checked the Hitachi site since the colors match...
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