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    Mike, Do you have a local place that will...

    Mike,

    Do you have a local place that will take your old solvents? I talked with a large lacquer manufacture about who they use and I was quoted a price of $1200 for a 55 gal. drum. It would...
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    I use 45 degree spring angle. Run molding...

    I use 45 degree spring angle. Run molding through the machine then cut a short test piece at a 45 degree bevel leaving the right thickness of stock at the bottom of the molding. Repeat for top side.
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    I have a W&H and have crown knives ranging from 3...

    I have a W&H and have crown knives ranging from 3 1/4 to 5 1/2 crown. I run it in two passes using a sled with runners and cut the bevels on the table saw. With the variable speed option you should...
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    I don't use mine in the shop, but take it on...

    I don't use mine in the shop, but take it on every install. Old and new houses alike never have straight wall. I build the cabinet to the largest part of the opening (wall to wall install) and...
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    Jamie, The prefinished ply I've used is UV...

    Jamie,

    The prefinished ply I've used is UV finished. I don't know if the finish is sprayed or autorolled, but the UltraViolet rays cure finish rather than the evaporation of the solvent, etc. ...
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    Steven, I've never used it on teak, but I...

    Steven,

    I've never used it on teak, but I spray about 10-15 gallons of Conversion varnish a month. Assuming this is for an indoor project, I would sand to 120, spray heavy coat of CV. Sand back...
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    When I was in the market for a molder, I looked...

    When I was in the market for a molder, I looked closely at the SF and W&H. I was also interested in the variable speed option with the SF. In the end a couple of things swayed my decision to go the...
  8. I'd like to piggyback on this thread with any...

    I'd like to piggyback on this thread with any comparison to the Grizzly 3HP cyclone. I don't want to start the whole import vs. US debate but did have a couple of questions.

    In my reading the...
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    Frank, Depths and height vary. 36" (including...

    Frank,

    Depths and height vary. 36" (including top) height is fairly common for a adult bath. The 21" depth is a standard that allows for a decent size sink and faucet without taking up too much...
  10. I would add one idea. Depending of what your...

    I would add one idea.

    Depending of what your spraying, viscosity and tip size will greatly impact your settings and ability to lay down a good finish.

    Put your finish in the cup and pull the...
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    Matt, I took a close look at their 8" jointer...

    Matt,

    I took a close look at their 8" jointer and a quick scan of the other machines. I was lless than ten feet away, but may have suffered from WW machinery overload by the time I went to their...
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    I looked at them briefly at the IWF show. ...

    I looked at them briefly at the IWF show. Perhaps I'm a little jaded, but to me it was "Same import, different paint". It may be a good alternative to Jet, Grizzly, Powermatic, Sunhill, etc., but I...
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    5-10" is a lot of wasted space. I use KV pocket...

    5-10" is a lot of wasted space. I use KV pocket door hardware and allow about 2- 2.5" per side. Adjusting the doors with the TV installed can be tricky, so get your doors set, then install the TV. ...
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    Rich, You will need to get a tube heater...

    Rich,

    You will need to get a tube heater that is designed for residential use due to your low ceilings. I have a 100k BTU 30ft. tube heater that is installed at 12' and it gets mighty toasty...
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    Impact driver and square drive screws. When...

    Impact driver and square drive screws. When using phillips screws you can limit most stripping because you are getting torque not speed.
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    My est. was based on 40hrs- and I would outsource...

    My est. was based on 40hrs- and I would outsource the doors. Full height stained grade cabinets ballpark around 500/ linear ft. then add for things like pocket doors, special finishes, extra...
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    Finished with Raised panel doors, beaded face...

    Finished with Raised panel doors, beaded face frames and inset doors (stain, topcoat) I would charge around 3,500 - 4,000.
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    Jay, I build custom kitchens and often tell...

    Jay,

    I build custom kitchens and often tell clients there is no "standard" when designing a one of a kind kitchen. Take measurements of you items and build to fit. You can get some ballpark...
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    Making doors isn't hard, but many people...

    Making doors isn't hard, but many people outsource to door shops to speed up a job and have more choices of profiles, etc.. (Esp. on raised panels). I recently outsouced some raised panel Cherry...
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    One thing to consider: What do you build? ...

    One thing to consider: What do you build? Cabinets, furniture, stairs and millwork, etc. To cost justify, your equipment purchases need to fit your product.

    European saws/sliders are first for...
  21. I'm full time building kitchen/bath cabinets,...

    I'm full time building kitchen/bath cabinets, ent. centers, etc. A couple of things I'd add.

    1. Shop rate example:

    Shop A: $65/hr., production pocket hole machine, face frame table,...
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    Matt, I'm probably the odd man out, but after...

    Matt,

    I'm probably the odd man out, but after using the 80, 120, 150, 180 schedule I changed to 120, 120. This is mainly with cabinets. Belt sand FF with 120, DA with 120. It's a heck of a lot...
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    Bob, Don't forget to factor in extra waste...

    Bob,

    Don't forget to factor in extra waste when pricing the project in walnut. I believe FAS grading of walnut allows for more knots, etc. than cherry.
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    Gail, Vanity looks nice. Nearly all my...

    Gail,

    Vanity looks nice. Nearly all my work is inset beaded FF. I've used the same hinge style you showed (I used Salice), but had some problems with the hinges workin loose because the...
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    Scott, I haven't sprayed waterbased products...

    Scott,

    I haven't sprayed waterbased products for a while, however the principles are the same as solvent based finishes.

    What are you thinning it with? Water? Does Target sell a reducer?...
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