Thanks all--that at somewhat sets my mind at ease. I was just picturing having to explain to the ER doc that that hole in my arm really wasn't a gun shot wound....
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Thanks all--that at somewhat sets my mind at ease. I was just picturing having to explain to the ER doc that that hole in my arm really wasn't a gun shot wound....
Hello All,
I am considering making the plunge into home CNC and was just wondering what happens when a bit breaks during operation? I'm assuming that this happens from time to time, especially...
Sorry Jeff just realized you were taling about Bennet. I've never shopped there, but have heard good things.
Badger's prices: http://www.badgerwood.com/products.html
KMH Prices: http://kmhardwoods.com/fsetprices.htm
Yeah not the best websites--you gotta hunt a bit to find their prices.
Shannon,
Two places I've personally dealt with are Badger Hardwood (Walworth, WI) www.badgerwood.com and Kettle Moraine Hardwood (Caledonia and Hartford, WI) www.kmhardwoods.com. Both have pretty...
I've made quite a few dumb woodworking purchases especially when I was first getting started (I've replaced virtually every tool I originally purchased) but I think far and away my worst decision was...
Hey Lori,
It sounds like you've already made up your mind, but I thought I'd throw in one more positive review for the Ridgid OSS. I've had mine for about 6 years now and still use it...
Shannon,
Below is a link to a website called woodfinder which lets you search for lumber (and other) suppliers in your area. I can't swear it will find good sources for you, but it helped me...
Mark,
Count me in! I'd love to get together with some fellow creekers.
Fantastic idea Reg, thanks for sharing.
I just made the mistake of showing your photos to my wife and now my project list for 07 has just changed!
Hey Ken, you ever make it up to the Naperville area? I'd be happy to share hammer throw/verbal meltdown tips. Heck, we could even sacrifice some sawdust to Norm...
Jeff,
I'm with Per--definitely NOT redneck! Not only a creative design, but one with an eye for safety. And the doors--drop dead gorgeous.
So one question: After getting through it once,...
Mark,
To Festool or not certainly stirs up a lot of viewpoints. I've offered you mine, as have several others, but since its your money, its your opinon that matters. Considering the price I'd...
As with the others, I was sold on the dust collection (which I know you're aware of) and the lack of vibration. I have previously used the pc333 and the Metabo 450 and have swapped both of them for...
Hey Tony,
Do you still need the episode? I can burn a copy a copy to dvd and drop it in the mail to you if you'd like. Just send me a pm (or an email to kbarkhau@wideopenwest.com) if you still...
Although neither is in Chicago, there are two places I've bought from out west of Chicago (between Chicago and Rockford). The first is:
The Hardwood Connection
1810 W. State St.
Sycamore, IL ...
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
Lou, honestly I don't have a specific plan for the wood, although if I'm able to harvest some good lengths I was thinking a library table. Most likely it...
Ok, this is kinda a weird question, but I could use some advice. Several years ago I had the opportunity to get some oak timbers from an old (100 + year old) barn as it was being torn down. They...
Hoa,
Actually I did initially keep the white one, but replaced the gray one with a pink aluminum oxide wheel because I found even at the slow speed my tools were heating up too quickly on the...
Ditto pretty much what everyone else has said. I've had mine for about 6 years now and its worked great for me. I did make two modifications right off the bat--replaced the tool rests with a...
Lee,
Most of the vacuum pumps measure their performance in inches of mercury (" Hg) and the conversion to psi is psi = (" Hg)/2.036. My pump routinely pulls 25"Hg (its rated for 28), which would...
The impact tool are definitely great--I've got a regular one and a right angle. The only negative I've encountered is the noise. When the impact part kicks in it can be quite loud. I know its a drill...
Band saw--not just for wood any more.
Tom,
I have the exact same saw and was having the same problems with getting repeatable accurate cuts. At least in my case the problem was not so much with the saw creeping in its detents (what...
Yeah, Joe is great.
He and I emailed back and forth probably 20 times while I was setting up my system. He has quite a bit of experience with veneering and is more than willing to share--even...