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    Hmm, good reason to switch.

    Hmm, good reason to switch.
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    I had a 6" Grizzly planer that I was happy with....

    I had a 6" Grizzly planer that I was happy with. I was satisfied with it but I sold it to but my neighbors 8" planer.(Non grizzly). I also bought the 20" Grizzly planer about 15 years ago. Love...
  3. I replaced the 12-8' bulbs in my shop.Ceilings...

    I replaced the 12-8' bulbs in my shop.Ceilings are 10' and the bulbs are frosted. Heat range is 6500. . Wiring was changed to have connections at both ends. The difference in light was DRAMATIC. And...
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    Other than cosmetic, what was wrong with it?

    Other than cosmetic, what was wrong with it?
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    We have drawers in the toe kick and one of them...

    We have drawers in the toe kick and one of them is an"upside down" drawer that you can stand on to give some extra elevation for baking, rolling pin stuff. To support the drawer I put plastic runners...
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    When I'm looking at buying something major off...

    When I'm looking at buying something major off Craigslist I look at where the person lives first. I live near Vancouver B.C. ,a fairly large city so the buying audience if quite large. However, as...
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    I make a lot of things for the equestrian...

    I make a lot of things for the equestrian community using 1/4" bb that I finger joint the corners. For the bottom re-inforce it with 1/2" solid wood to give more gluing surface. It will be plenty...
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    "Go to basically any excavator, backhoe, end...

    "Go to basically any excavator, backhoe, end loader, whatever, raise the stick or bucket up in the air and stand there. You here it creaking down. Hook a tape measure to the stick or the bucket and...
  9. I had a similar experience when I reno-ed our...

    I had a similar experience when I reno-ed our kitchen about 15 years ago. I bought ALL the hardwood material from a local sawmill and the sheet goods from a lumberyard specializing in seconds. Had to...
  10. As I see it you can do it construction wise- But...

    As I see it you can do it construction wise- But why?
    I think the exposed side of the fridge will look awful.
    After all, isn't that why you build the fridge into the cabinetry in the first place?.
  11. I bought a 3 hp 3ph saw for my son and also a...

    I bought a 3 hp 3ph saw for my son and also a static phase converter. (up to 5HP I think) works fine.
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    EVERY Dewalt tool I ever bought(saw, drill,...

    EVERY Dewalt tool I ever bought(saw, drill, planer,sawAll) broke.No more Dewalt for me.Now its Millwaukey, Makita,Bosch, Rigid or Grizzly.
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    I have an old Hitachi 3Hp router that has lots of...

    I have an old Hitachi 3Hp router that has lots of power but I wanted to be able to adjust it from on top of the table.So I bought a Router Raiser for about 100 bucks that fits onto the router.(check...
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    When I resaw with my kerfmaster 3 tpi blade I can...

    When I resaw with my kerfmaster 3 tpi blade I can then sand smooth with my Festool ROS with 150 grit. You need a better resaw blade.
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    My saw has the switch lower down on the cabinet...

    My saw has the switch lower down on the cabinet and I mounted a homemade paddle to the switch which I can kick with my foot for situations like this. Cost=$0.00..In addition, since I started...
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    I built some tool carriers out of 1/2 bb and had...

    I built some tool carriers out of 1/2 bb and had a design cut into it with a waterjet. Worked fine.The piece isn't immersed in water but sits on a frame and the amount of wood affected by the water...
  17. I build drawers with 1 1/8 finger pulls using...

    I build drawers with 1 1/8 finger pulls using this set from Lee Valley. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=63566&cat=1,180,42240,63566
    I have probably drilled 5 or 600 holes in BB plywood...
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    Are DRill Doctor Drill sharpeners junk

    I have a drill doctor(350X) that Im trying to use to sharpen a 3/8 twist drill.. Ive tried to follow the directions in the manual as well as an online video and nothing seems to work.Am I missing...
  19. We I redid our kitchen 15 years ago one of our...

    We I redid our kitchen 15 years ago one of our research projects was to go to a "renovation" display home.My wife asked the owner how she liked ALL drawers in base cabinets. I'll never forget her...
  20. For Christmas I bought my son a Bosch 1617 router...

    For Christmas I bought my son a Bosch 1617 router that has a built-in lift mechanism that you can adjust from above the table.I bought an undrilled Bench dog plate and drilled the holes for this...
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    Nope. I would remove any combustable material...

    Nope. I would remove any combustable material within a few feet on the ground and then orient the angle grinder so the sparks are directed downward. If you really want to play it safe(I notice you...
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    Excellent, thanks Fred. Now what would you say...

    Excellent, thanks Fred. Now what would you say those “circumstances” are...?

    Anywhere that a spark can cause a fire. I use mine in my shop but always set up a piece of plywood so I can direct the...
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    IMO, the angle cutter is much better than bolt...

    IMO, the angle cutter is much better than bolt cutters.Many locks are hardened and you need a monster bolt cutter.The cutting wheel on an angle grinder is better AND easier.The only thing to watch...
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    1/4" blade for Bandsaw Box

    I am cutting some bandsaw boxes and need a 1/4" blade.The one I have is 1/4X10tpi and burns the wood.What blade do I want for doing this?

    Thanks

    Fred
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    "I would first check out the motor with an ohm...

    "I would first check out the motor with an ohm meter. On all three legs (with nothing else connected) I would expect each phase to be very close to each other in resistance. If so, you can rule out...
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