I've been trying to come up with a way of making small box drawers slide easier. I usually put a good coat of wax when the box leave my shop, but I am looking for something that would last longer. I...
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I've been trying to come up with a way of making small box drawers slide easier. I usually put a good coat of wax when the box leave my shop, but I am looking for something that would last longer. I...
You don't mention if it has the auto feed adjustments. The later ones with the auto speed should be worth more then the older units. You do need dust control, I use a Jet DC-1100 with a canister with...
Try going back and recheck your BS setup. Back off all the guides and make sure that your blade is running center on the wheels. Before you reset the guides making sure the table is square to the...
Interesting, seems back bevels idea is making the rounds
http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/wordpress/?p=1007
I hadn't though about back bevels and multiple angle until I did some research after Aleks bought up the issue. I figured I owed it to the board to understand what was being presented. I'm more into...
Sorry I picked the wrong name. It took me a bit research to find some pieces on using the back bevel. Reading some of the knife forums, about the different micro angles they use to per mote blades...
MSC is another good source for MRO supplies.
I don't have the Bosch, but the Freud blades work well. I've used several different models of their blades. If there is a problem with the knife, you might want to measure the thickness of the knife....
Start using a drum sander and you'll wonder how you lived with out one. If your sanding to 1/4", on the Jet you won't have a problem on the 10/20 or the 16/32. I have had both Jet units and sanded...
After about 10 years I'm switching over from using hand stones, to the Jet 10" wet sharpener. I have server nerve damage and I just can't spend the time sharpening any more. My question is with the...
You mention 6", but look in the 14" + sizes. Look for roller guides, although it possible to upgrade. Cast iron wheels are a must. Saw blades you'll find make a hugh difference. You have difference...
I have had my Shopbot for close to 3 years, never a problem. When I have had a question or anything related to it, there customer service was great. Now they offer 5th axis option.
My only up...
A couple of things I learned with finish, glues, and epoxies. I date the container when its opened, then it's question on how long I have been using it. The second thing is displacing the air space...
I have a pair of the Freud LRU 87 and they produce a high quality cut just as the manufacture advertises. I even had a die hard Forrest blade lover comment on just how good the blade cuts. With th 24...
I'm in the market for a hollowing tool, something on the small to mid sized. I'm wondering about the Sorby Hollow Master Mid size, are they worth owning? Also what other hollowing tools would be...
That size material might be hard to find. You might end up making your own veneer. B&B Rare Wood might be worth a look. Another vendor to try Goby Walnut, they don't have much in the way of veneer,...
The Woodcraft store in Loveland, CO is closing out some Nova Midi chucks that includes 2 jaw sets for $134. The deal includes 4 extra jaw sets, you end up with a total of 6 different sizes of jaws....
I've got an older Bport, it the Swiss Army knife of the tool world. Being able to lock your work piece in the vise, makes it much safer. I don't know any machinist that have lost any finger while...
Transfer Punches are much more common in the metal working, then woodworking. There are so many manufactures for these things, its hard to say. The company's my just use the same source for the...
I have the Festool Mini just for sanders, its great. There quite, plus being able to adjust the amount of suction. For a lathe you might need a dust collector or a Cyclone to remove the large...
I was a big fan of Micro Mesh, however it's a very slow process. You might look into, Behlen products. Wet sand with 600, then their rubbing compound and finish it Deluxing Compound. It simple and...
To start with, how are you holding down the material? Once you start machining the part, the key to keeping center is not moving the part. There are tools that will improve your ability to center. If...
The best plywood around are the 5'x5' Baltic Birch Plywood. You need to spec that its Baltic Birch. There is also Birch in the 4x8 sheets, however its not as good.
I'm in the Denver area if its...
Try any good regular automotive wax.
I started out with a PC, good sander however vibration killed me. After 2 neck surgeries, it doesn't take much to send my muscles into spasms. I purchased a Festool model 125 3, big difference in the...