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Just to expand a little on my last post, I looked at a job we just finished and crunched some numbers. The total price was $21,344 for the job, total labor including employer taxes and workman's comp...

Lots of good advice given here; the way to tell what is good advice is if it sounds complicated and expensive, it's good advice.

Your question has a simple answer and a good answer. The simple...

Just in case anyone's interested, I thought I'd update this thread from last year to let you guys know what I've learned since my last post.

First: Once again, I'm reminded of the foolishness of...

I don't think there's going to be a solution using your equipment that you can safely spray inside. If you can spray outside, I'd also suggest the HVLP gun, white BIN, and any one of several low...

Lamello makes a fantastic flush trimmer for solid edge banding, but of course it's a chunk of change. The next job with more than a day of edge trimming I'm ordering one.

Mike

Hi John,

I'm not at home to run any calcs but no doubt 37 fixtures is waaay too many. The last shop I wired (as a licensed electrician) was also 24 x 36 with a 12' ceiling. I installed (6) 8' T-5...

AC motor speed is a function of the frequency (60hz) of the applied power and the number and arrangement of the poles (coils) inside the motor. A 1750 RPM motor has more poles than a 3450 RPM motor...

It's a tragedy for sure. Unfortunately there's not much an inspection could have done, short of the inspector trying to pull the post over, if I understand the OP correctly.

I'd either use PL or West epoxy, but then I'm a boat guy and I epoxy everything. Spread whatever you choose with a 1/8" v-notched trowel, $2.96 at Big Orange. Both methods eliminate the need for...

Not over-hyped at all.I have found it to be the perfect tool for specific applications. It's too small to cover any kind of large area, but for small areas that need aggressive sanding it's perfect....

I think it depends on your expected usage. For hobby or home use most any of the major brands will work fine with a decent blade and occasional calibration. For professional trim use I can't see why...

I've only used gravity guns for the last few years. They're easier on the wrist, don't hit the work piece since the cup is directly in your line of sight, and most importantly you can spray every...

What Peter said. I borrowed one for a set of maple doors and after maybe five minutes I gave up on it. I now use the 6" rotex or a belt sander if necessary. I know a few of the Hutchins in-line...

Hi Ellen,
The way I print quick images without opening Layout (I have the pro version of Sketchup) is to manipulate the model to the view I want, and then go to File - Export - 2D Graphic and save...

Thanks Jim. If I go with new equipment, the minimax is on my short list. It's a very short list! I have suspected that like you said the resale value would be good if I needed to increase capacity...

Martin, your post is a gold mine for a guy like me and I appreciate you putting in the time to do so. I'll start at the end of your post and work backwards.

I agree that cheap tools are almost...

I really appreciate the kind words since you guys surely know what good work is.

Jim, since John suggested keeping the Jet jointer and looking at a combo I keep thinking that might be the way to...

Coming from a 200 amp panel in the house, I ran 2-2-2-4 USE-2 (mobile home feeder cable) directly buried at 24" deep to a 100 amp main lug panel in the shop. The wire was cheaper at Big Orange at...

Whew, big question. Short answer, on old saw handles what you're looking at is probably a varnish, especially if it has a gold or amber look to it. Lacquer, spray it if at all possible as most...

P.S. I only just trenched the yard and set a 100 amp panel, to power a 5hp shaper and 3hp dust collector I just added. Until then all my equipment was 3hp and under and ran off 3 20 amp circuits.

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Generally speaking there are two ways to go. You can run feeders and set a panel to then distribute the circuits, or if you have room in the house panel you can buy a 250' roll of 12-2 UF cable and...

I suppose I should have weighed in on a few things earlier about how I do things now. I use two suppliers for hardwoods and ply, and a separate supplier for hinges, drawer slides and such. I can get...

Right on Andy. Then here's a few professional suggestions: From what you've said I would agree that two 20 amp circuits is going to cover it for you. Dollar for dollar, T-5 High Output florescent...

Sorry Randy I missed your question. 1/0 is a wire size, pronounced "one aught", and totally irrelevant now. I applaud your good judgement to hire the work out and not burn down your house. ;)

Mike

Hi Andy,

GFCI outlets or breakers are what you're forgetting! ;) In a garage to be code compliant any general usage outlets below 8' need to have GFCI protection, either the outlet itself or a...