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Thanks to all for the helpful suggestions. I'll start with higher tensioning, since that is the easiest to fix -- along with a slower feed rate. If the problem is the blade, it's a tougher call since...

I have a new G0555 bandsaw and just cut a curve in a 6" high piece of doug fir. Blade is aftermarket 3/8" and tensioned according to instructions.

The cut started fine (vertical) but ended skewed...

I also used a 24v/220 relay (also called a contactor). Two advantages as I saw it: wire savings and wider array of low voltage thermostat options.

Did it as a DIY project (under electrician...

Just finished taping, mudding and painting newly built garage area shop. Incredible nuisance, but result makes it worthwhile. Successful mudding requires skill and experience -- and, boy, do I lack...

I live near one of the closed stores and used it regularly in addition to my nearby HD. Relative to the HD it was better stocked, neater, brighter -- and empty. Even on weekends, I always wondered...

Thanks to all for the great feedback. Based on everyone's advice, I checked with our local electrical inspector who confirmed the prevailing view that no GFCI is required for either the 240v outlets...

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I'm in the final stages of wiring a new detached garage shop. My electrician says I need GFCI for both (1) 240v outlets and (2) dedicated 240v electric unit heater circuit. In both cases,...

Let me add another variable to the alignment process. On my Jet cabinet saw (purchased used in good condition), I found that the plastic face of the fence was not perfectly straight across its...

Regarding the MVOLT ballast, I went to HD today and confirmed the comments from an earlier post:

The 4 lamp unit with MVOLT is clearly marked MVOLT and is approximately an additional $10 per unit....

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This has been a very helpful thread as I am about to install 10 4 bulb fixtures in a 42x12 shop (5 x 2 layout).

Question: I am planning to buy the following Lithonia fixture from HD. I...

Thanks to all for the helpful replies. My initial take-away is that all the brands are similar, if not identical -- so buying on price is not a bad idea. I also appreciate the thoughts on the...

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I'm midway into a garage shop build and leaning heavily on prior forum postings to guide my efforts.

My current question: What brand of 5000 watt heater should I buy?

Requirement: I...

I wish I could use the space you describe. Need it for access and storage.

Thanks for the feedback.

I guess it doesn't show on the plan, but I am going to put 2x36x84" doors on that left side for access and space. To your point, I actually thought about putting a big...

Funny shape is result of garage door locations. Thanks for the suggestion.

Nope. It's a Jet portable. Needs to move around. Stationary is $$$ down the road.

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My holiday vacation project is to finally build a usable (and heatable) shop space in my detached garage. We are lucky enough to have an old farm like structure that serves as the garage:...

Apologies. I built my bench from a plan from ShopNotes magazine No. 65. It cost $10.

Here' the link: http://www.plansnow.com/wrkbenchsn.html

and pictures of the bench from the link:...

Fair criticism. I used the January 2004 Woodsmith plan.

Here's a thread on the vise install with pictures:
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Not that I notice. (I'm in NE). In my case, bigger issue was carefully planing the hardboard edge to remain coplanar with the MDF surface. Not especially challenging, but small errors are magnified...

FWIW, I went through a similar process and spent way too much time exploring different bench designs. In the end, I wanted good performance, longevity and reasonable assembly time.

Don't know if...

Carpet tape vs. brass screws.

I started with carpet tape. It is quicker, but produced a slightly uneven surface due to the thickness of the carpet tape (hard to believe, but true in my case).

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I have 3 x 3/4 MDF top with hw edge banding and lots of dog holes. After 1.5 years of use, holes work fine for both bench dogs and hold downs.

Guess I have dowel technique available if holes fail...

Thanks to all for your thoughts on 1 vs. 2 heaters. Clearly, two will help.

However, I'm still not sure whether one heater will do the job.

I've researched some of the options, and they spec...

I'm lucky. My subpanel is 100 amps -- put in 40 years ago by prior owner.

Watching my electrician, he estimated size three ways:

1. Size/make of panel -- approximate size
2. AWG of incoming...