+1, over the years we have replicated many,many shapes using multiple router bits in our router table, Also depends on how much you need? 20, 40, 150 feet would make the difference. CGG Schmidt in...
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+1, over the years we have replicated many,many shapes using multiple router bits in our router table, Also depends on how much you need? 20, 40, 150 feet would make the difference. CGG Schmidt in...
+1, I have found this being the best method, let the machine tell you how much to feed
+1, looks like a done deal. Our PM 74 has the 7.5 hp, it's a beast. Good luck
Only dial for me, a Starrett in my desk and cheapie from Amazon for $17.93 for the guys in the shop. Cheapie works just fine.
Funny, I have had Jessum send me free items such as this, paid for shipping only.
How does that go about honey or vinegar?
Rex Lumber, somewhere in CT
Hand held skilsaw
+1, I would follow suit with Pat. Craftwork is key
We use White Pine, Cherry, White Oak, African Mahogany often. I would not recommend poplar for anything exterior
You never know what some tuners can do with a little imagination, I have seen some crazy stuff, but true no Ferrari Boxster yet
We have used a bench top PM for 10+ years and cut many many mortises. Clean, quick accurate if sharp tooling is used. Recently we have graduated to a PM #10 floor (pedal operated) and a PM chain...
Technology rules here, LED strip lights have it hands down. I cannot see another option?
Nothing is "bullet proof" regarding water/air infiltration. Historically glass was set in a compound for a bedding and "sealed" at the exterior. Water infiltration would occur at some point and would...
As many window manufacturers also do. Generally works to minimize water and air infiltration, but good luck trying to deglaze the thing when the glass is cemented 100% at the perimeter. We have found...
Sawstop. None better.
+1, everybody started somewhere. Be safe, get some decent tools, be safe and get some satisfaction building whatever.
We do not live in a perfect world, nothing we work with is absolute 0, or square, or whatever. I have not seen OCD mentioned here. From my perspective as small business owner and craftsman, we have...
It's a miracle we live through some of the stuff we put ourselves through
We worked for years with several different "lunchbox" units until we upgraded to a PM 180. Ours is green and our guys really like it alot. Why would anybody even look at a new machine when there...
Simple conversion, the motor leads need to be re configured and the coil(s) need to be changed in the starter. A good electrician will know how to complete the work.
We are creatures of habit. I don't think the US will ever change.
+1, we would use this method
After researching several "older" planers we found a used PM 180 for $2.k a little more than a year ago, along with many other "ancient" older tenoners, table saws, mortisers, you get the picture....
I can recall in the '60s a teacher telling us the metric system would take over in 5 or so years. It seems as though we never made it. I am old and prefer inches/feet/yards, etc. In the '70s I...
Very informative thread, and interesting responses. May I add this: when you work with your hands the probability exists your hands may get injured. Add some disregard for the equipment, the...