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    Nice work. I like the selection of grain in the...

    Nice work. I like the selection of grain in the walnut, especially the dark line running across through the inlay.

    For those with new machines, the V carve inlay method is fast and...
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    Few things to look for, and a few questions to...

    Few things to look for, and a few questions to ask yourself.

    Does the saw come with a riving knife, or splitter that is independent of the guard which can be used in the majority of cutting...
  3. Locally select grade poplar costs about the same...

    Locally select grade poplar costs about the same or less than pine.

    In fact I can buy #1 common cherry for about the price of finish grade pine from the lumber yard or home depot.

    If your...
  4. I will post some files in a few weeks. Right now...

    I will post some files in a few weeks. Right now I am busy renovating part of my shop into a gallery/retail space. If only I could get my shopbot to sand drywall, paint, and remove carpet adhesive...
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    I recently upgraded my PM 60 Jointer which is...

    I recently upgraded my PM 60 Jointer which is about 30 years old to the Byrd Shelix head, and I also purchased a used Delta DC380 and had a Byrd head installed in that as well.

    Impressions.

    ...
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    Short term cost savings can end up costing more...

    Short term cost savings can end up costing more in the long run.

    If your buying a machine for a buisness, buy only the best. A broken down machine, with a job on the line will only cost you...
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    Just about any tangible object if used...

    Just about any tangible object if used inappropriately can and will cause harm.

    Common sense however saves the day most of the time.
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    Thanks for the responses. I will definitely...

    Thanks for the responses. I will definitely check all out the services that were mentioned.

    I think the google checkout/sites option is just what I am looking for right now.
  9. Thanks for sharing that. I wish I had known...

    Thanks for sharing that. I wish I had known about this a while back when I was cutting some thin acrylic.
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    Online store, web dev, etc...

    I am planning to setup an online store separate but linked to my existing web page. I am looking for a web based platform that is simple, and has a nice interface.

    For now the store would be a...
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    If noise is a big concern, you could place a...

    If noise is a big concern, you could place a smaller machine within an enclosure. This would also provide the benefit of isolating dust from the surrounding environment.

    A spindle is generally...
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    I will work on a few designs when I have some...

    I will work on a few designs when I have some free time.

    how about an open source data base of projects accessible by contributers?
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    It would be wise to change the design somewhat so...

    It would be wise to change the design somewhat so they don't infringe on any intellectual rights that might exist. The added benefit is they would be truly custom.

    In order to keep the templates...
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    Here is an urn I made this winter, from walnut. ...

    Here is an urn I made this winter, from walnut.

    The box joints were cut on the Table saw, and panels for the top/bottom were raised on the router table. The carving/engraving were done on the...
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    looks nice :cool:

    looks nice :cool:
  16. Another vote for Centurion, I buy most of my...

    Another vote for Centurion, I buy most of my bits from them these days. I also use quite a few bits from Onsrud as well.

    Precisebits.com has some small end mills 1/16 - 1/8 and smaller and...
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    Wish I could have made the trip down south. ...

    Wish I could have made the trip down south. Sounds like Jim hosted a great event.
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    Blender is free/open source and probably worth...

    Blender is free/open source and probably worth taking a look at since it doesn't cost anything. Aspire will import STL so you can work with files from other 3D modeling programs as well.
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    Many antique purists would tell you at most just...

    Many antique purists would tell you at most just to lightly clean it, since even dirt adds value.

    I would recommend picking up a book on antique restoration since that would cover most situations,...
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    Some people have been using the Milwaukee, and...

    Some people have been using the Milwaukee, and like it.

    If your not going to go with a spindle I wouldn't go with anything less than a 3-3.5 HP variable speed router on a full sized machine. ...
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    I currently own and use shopbot Partworks which...

    I currently own and use shopbot Partworks which is a re-branded version of Vectric's V-Carve Pro and Cut 3D. I am also currently running the trial versions of Aspire and Rhinoceros and plan to...
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    I own and operate a Shopbot PRS Standard with...

    I own and operate a Shopbot PRS Standard with 48x96 cutting area. Having said that I am happy with my purchase. My machine with software, bits, digitizing probe, cost less less than 14k at...
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    I Cut this the other day as my second attempt at...

    I Cut this the other day as my second attempt at 3D. I have had my PRS Standard for about 6 months now but I haven't had a reason to cut any 3D files yet.

    The file came from Vector Art 3D, and was...
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    Seeing how this retails for $4695 new not even...

    Seeing how this retails for $4695 new not even including shipping just make sure you add a few zeros, and then some when you insure it :eek:

    There can't be very many finds that top this, since you...
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    $251.00 Your kidding right?

    $251.00 Your kidding right?
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