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Ronald Kanne (woodturner) in one of his sharpening videos stated that he can feel the difference between a gouge that is flat versus hollow ground sharpened. His preference is the latter.

Do you flat or hollow grind your tools and why? The video below makes a compelling case for hollow grinding. I've been doing a combination of the two methods without regard to which method is...

The Versaflo is up and running thanks to the seller that made good on fixing the problem of a non-charging battery. I tried on the helmet and spent some time with the unit running. It's without a...

I received both of the parts mentioned above and as it turns out they are essentially the same except the Quick-connect Adapter P-70378 is a little longer. Both have male ends that fit into the...

I received the 3M TR-300N HIK a few days ago but haven't used it yet. While attempting to charge the battery the charger indicated a "fault condition - defective battery". I'm in contact with the...

The idea of using a sled for smaller boards honestly never occurred to me. I plan to give that a try before investing in another planer. Reducing or eliminating snipe on these small pieces would be...

It looks like more stuff is included with the HIK than the ECK according to the two 3M links below.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/dc/v100559007/

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/dc/v100559008/

Some reviews of retrofitting this planer with spiral head cutter state that it leaves a 240 grit sanded surface. Do you think the retrofit cost (about $500) is worth the improved surface finish or...

There is a Dewalt DW735 Planer being offered locally for a decent price and I was thinking it might be a nice compliment to my Jet 20" Planer. The Jet works just OK on larger pieces of wood but I...

I purchased a 3M TR-300N HIK on the "online auction bay" as Earl put it for $840 including shipping and taxes. My wallet hurts but my lungs will probably thank me. I look forward to giving it a try.

Thanks again Earl! The 3M TR-300N+HIK looks like the way to go. There are a few complete units from individuals not far from me in the $900 range compared to the higher prices you mentioned from...

I'm looking to get a PAPR for the first time and after some research here and elsewhere it seems the 3M Versaflo is highly recommended. There are a few versions of this but I haven't been able to...

Good idea! I tried to contact the closest AAW Chapter (Normal, IL) but they don't seem to be very active. Their website didn't allow me to contact them. I'll keep trying to see if there's a member...

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately the nephew's location is some distance from a Woodcraft or Rockler store. The upside is that free shipping is available by some of the retailers. My...

I'm planning to purchase a small woodturning lathe for a young adult nephew that expressed in an interest in the craft. The Jet 10" that I had and sold seemed more than capable for a beginner. Any...

The Makita LS1019L online product page has a section titled "View Dust Management Options". In that they show using a Quick-Connect Adapter P-70378 for connecting a vacuum. A newer version of the...

This manual (including mine) refers to the older dust collection setup where the vacuum connection is made at the lower manifold as Don's photo shows. It is now on the upper manifold as shown in...

It does not have the part between the hose and saw. Where can that be purchased?

I just exchanged a few emails with Makita customer service and a follow-up call with them over the phone. And the conclusion from Makita is that the upper and lower dust collection ports of their...

I just purchased another miter saw, a Makita LS1019l. One of the deciding factors in choosing this saw is the positive reviews on its dust collection. It seems to be a nice saw and the dust...

Before installing a couple of mini splits for my barn/shop I was advised that at least some roof insulation would help. I planned to use R-19 faced fiberglass batts between the 2x10 rafters and...

Thanks Richard! Yes, I do use Google and am aware of the Sorby Pro Edge, Veritas MKII and the linked Sawmill Creek linked thread. However, I never ran across the mentioned power sharpeners/honers...

I purchased a Tormek T8 Custom specifically for sharpening wood carving tools. I have other machines and devices to take care of my other sharpening needs. Are there alternatives to the Tormek for...

I will never borrow a tool but will lend one to a friend in need. My logic is a true friend is more important to me than the cost of the tool. The same sort of applies to borrowing.

I'm only going into the piece about 3" from the rest. It's a small globe shaped hollow form. I don't recall if the cutting edge is above or below center but will check tomorrow. Is there a better...