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    Help On Belt Sander Purchase

    I'm ready to step up to a 6x48 Belt Sander. I've narrowed it down to three possible machines. A Shop Fox W1676, Grizzly G1014ZX and a Jet JSG-96CS. If you have one of these sanders I would appreciate...
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    Thank you Ken, I have a G0690 saw on order and...

    Thank you Ken, I have a G0690 saw on order and also have my eye on the 513. What I was wondering about was whether the footbrake was really that important. But the scenario you described shows me...
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    John, I just sold my old contractor's saw. My...

    John,
    I just sold my old contractor's saw. My G0690 is in transit. I expect delivery this week. It looked to me that the 690 has a better fence, and longer rip to the right. I don't have room for...
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    Matt, the answer is easy. Just go to Acadia...

    Matt, the answer is easy. Just go to Acadia National Park. There will only be one problem. You won't want to leave!
    Tom
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    Tony, you're right. (never doubted ya) Rockler...

    Tony, you're right. (never doubted ya) Rockler says textured side out. The more I looked at it the more conviced I became. Anyway thanks for the help!
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    The motor is a beast! I play guitar but someday...

    The motor is a beast!
    I play guitar but someday would like to learn how to make one (acoustic). Do you make acoustic or electrics?

    Tom

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    The glass is "Taffeta" in the Rockler catalog. It...

    The glass is "Taffeta" in the Rockler catalog. It looks really good! I thought that if I put the raised side on the outside it would be a dust collector. The smooth side would be easier to clean. But...
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    Which Side For Glass?

    I have 2 cabinet doors that will have textured glass inserts. Here's the really dumb question. Does the smooth side go on the inside or outside of the door. I would think it should be on the outside...
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    Jerry, I have the table top Delta 9 inch I found...

    Jerry, I have the table top Delta 9 inch I found on sale at Lowes. It has been very useful. I built a dedicated stand for it. When all is said and done the saw with the stand takes up as much space...
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    The garage is 25x30 with a 12 foot ceiling. I...

    The garage is 25x30 with a 12 foot ceiling. I forgot to mention that I do have a ductless natural gas heater that provides plenty of heat. But I don't like the smell and I'm not too crazy about the...
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    Heat Pump / AC Question

    This summer I would like to find a way to keep my 2 car garage/woodworking shop cool enough to be able to work comfortably. My garage is very well insulated in the walls, ceiling and door. My HVAC...
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    Steve take a peak at this website. I have these...

    Steve take a peak at this website. I have these brackets for my surround speakers. http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/access/brackets/omni_series20.html
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    Jay I have the same router and the same problem....

    Jay I have the same router and the same problem. I solved the problem by buffing wax on the motor. It now slips in either base much more easily.
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    Thanks for all the help. I just got the Milwuakee...

    Thanks for all the help. I just got the Milwuakee 6394-21. It's a Keeper. Some day maybe the Festool TS55 or the new DeWalt system.
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    Circular Saw Purchase

    I would like to replace my very old and cheap Sears Circular Saw which I use for cutting sheet goods. (I hate cutting sheets of plywood trying to keep everything square) Anyway, I've got my eye on...
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    :rolleyes:Fatigue and impatience can be killers....

    :rolleyes:Fatigue and impatience can be killers.

    I had a kick-back of red oak that missed me but blew through both upper and lower double pained windows. I had made two mistakes;

    1. I was...
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    Dan, I have the same set and found that I have to...

    Dan, I have the same set and found that I have to fudge around with shims to get the cut I want. I've never measured it but it could have been 1/64th off. :confused:
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    Thanks to everone for your input. I am going to...

    Thanks to everone for your input. I am going to get a meter to be on the safe side. The humidity in Delaware does fluctuate quite a bit due to the Chesapeake Bay on one side and the Atlantic on the...
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    Do You Need A Moisture Meter?

    Do you really need a moisture meter? If so how much would I have to spend? I have seen them from $39.95 to well over $200. I have never used one but I am beginning a big project with quarter sawn red...
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    I have the Porter Cable. I made several cabinets...

    I have the Porter Cable. I made several cabinets using only biscuits. The tool worked perfectly. After six years and being in the garage the cabinets are solid as a rock. I would bet that the DeWalt...
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    Joe, do yourself a favor and try a DeWalt. I've...

    Joe, do yourself a favor and try a DeWalt. I've got two and never had a bit of trouble with either one. Yes they are not cheap. But maybe that's why they have lasted so well. (probably just put the...
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    I have a Delta with the same type of filter and...

    I have a Delta with the same type of filter and have had some luck just using a shop vac. You need to use the long narrow tool to get into the folds. I didn't think you could wash them. I guess it's...
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    Well Craig your deal was better than mine. I also...

    Well Craig your deal was better than mine. I also bought the DeWalt 734 at Lowes for your first price but I did not have a moving discount or whatever. I just could not justify the MUCH higher price...
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    What got me hooked was building cabinets for speaker systems that I designed. After doing the math for the electrical part I still had to put the speakers in a decent cabinet. I started out with my...
  25. RATS! I missed it again! I ditto Jeremy. That's a...

    RATS! I missed it again! I ditto Jeremy. That's a good idea.
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