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Jon,

In order to effectively remove enough air from your garage to eliminate the dust problem you will probably have to move about 500 cfm, possibly more.

That will most likely require a...

That looks to me like tigerwood. When the grain stripes gets wider some people call it zebrawood, but they are both the same species.

Is it as hard or harder than oak? That is a big clue.
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Gents,

I will agree with all of the above comments. I only have three schools of thought to add in to the mix.

1. I know a fella that makes antique reproductions for a worldwide firm, and he...

Keith,

You have some great ideas, but wench???:confused:

According to Dictionary.com

Wench - noun
1. A country lass or working girl.
2. A girl or young woman
3. A strumpet.

Buy a house with a walk out basement, and a driveway to the back yard. It will be easier to move the rest of the furniture into the new house than to move the tools into an inaccessible basement.

Brian,

If I was in your position I think I would be seriously tempted to take the motor apart to check for accumulated sawdust and/or dirt.

I once had an attic exhaust motor quit on a...

Tom,

I just did this about a year ago on a 1 1/4" screen door that I had built.

I put the door in some dogs to hold it upright, and that made my life much easier. You could do this on the...

Glenn,

Thank you, your comments are right on the mark.

As a long time user (and sometimes abuser) of my tools, I would have to agree with the Milwaukee and/or Bosch. I've owned or used many...

I tend to agree with what most people here have said. My Paw uses a WWII for most of his cutting, and really likes it. Only takes it out when there is a risk of hitting a nail, or plywood.

I...

Loren,

I had previously thought about the idea of using the old aluminum framework with some new plywood. I'm just not sure if it will work though. The extrusions aren't manufactured anymore,...

Fellas,

I just love to argue with my Paw about this very subject, he thinks the metric system is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I tell him he voted for Mao Tse-tung.;)

Evil, I tell...

No, please, I beg of you, don't do it. This is America!! We don't like metric. Those pesky mm's are a candy coated chocolate!!

In all seriousness though, it is very unlikely that the U.S. will...

Jim,

After much research, both on the forum and via the internet, I am now leaning heavily toward Waterlox.

I really like the idea about it being easily repairable.

Thanks,

Doug

Neal,

That is a good thought, and I appreciate the comment, but the 1970's were rather flimsy in build quality. The corners of the cabinetry are made of an aluminum extrusion, with 1/4" plywood...

Chris,

If you can find it, use Sassafras. It is inexpensive, stable, good looking and a dream to work with. I used to do lots of work on those old houses, and sassafras saved the day more than...

I will vehemently disagree with Brian here. I enjoy coping the MDF moldings. The saw blade cuts the material like butter, and doesn't follow the grain like softwoods. In order to avoid the...

I've used the foam brushes successfully for years. I like the idea of using the brush, and then throwing it away when done. No clean up, no chemicals, no headache.

But, do get the good ones.
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When I was working in Idaho, I had the opportunity to visit a door factory. They were using a Saw Stop, so I asked about it. They said that it has already lowered their insurance rates and saved...

Scratch out linseed oil and put in tung oil. I got the two mixed up in my head.

Jim,

Thanks for the information.

I'm a big fan of polyurethane, and use it whenever I can. It is easy to apply, looks good, is very durable. However, I've heard bad things about it when...

Jim,

I just looked at some photos of different figuring available for Sapele, and I'm in awe. The fiddleback and curly really caught my eye. The heavily quilted is beautiful, but I think it...

I've been in construction now for 11 years, mostly remodeling houses. I've built hundreds of houses, worked on hundreds more, and seen more poor craftsmanship than one should be allowed. I've done...

All,

I just found this forum, and immediately signed up.

I've got a question that is kinda related to boat building, but won't be in a boat.

I've got an Airstream travel trailer, and I'm...