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I've found that my DW735 produces a much nicer finish with less tearout than my brand new X5 6" jointer (I only joint 1/32" per pass). My dimensioning process now includes a final pass of the jointed...

If you use a shellac based primer (Zinnser BIN is what I used), you should only require one coat of primer. Smells like heck but it gets the job done.

I rolled this over OSB, and sprayed one coat...

It was a garage when I was in the planning stages and still required my wifes signature on the excess amount on our mortgage.

It became a shop as soon as I broke ground and there was no turning...

Hans, can you elaborate more on CabParts? I checked out their website, downloaded the catalogue and the prices look good. Did they ship to you? Do you need a business#? Why are they so cheap?

Very nice, I have a stack of maple drying for this exact purpose.

Not being skilled in the art of bench making, could someone explain to me the purpose of the lag bolts holding the (breadboard?)...

One more question, can drywall screws go into PT lumber? Or will I have to go stainless there too? Are there any problems using stainless for drywall? other than cost of course.

Thanks Jim, thats what I figured. I had someone suggest decking screws but I didn't think they'd have the shear strength for the vertical load.

Red Robby of course, is there any other type?!!!:)

I'm moving on to insulating, VB'ing and drywall/OSB for my shop this week. I am required by code to have drywall on the wall thats on the property line (2 feet from the neighbours) but will be...

Sorry to hijack, but Kevin, you said you found this jointer near you. Was this a dealer or a private sale. If it was a dealer, can you let me in on the secret?

Thanks,
Evan

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I'm looking at buying a Boice Crane planer. At the moment I don't have a model#, year or anything, but a quick search on google didn't show too many different types. I could only find...

David,

I like the idea of the 24" panel halfway up the wall. I was planning on using a sheet material that was more moisture resistant (cement board?) for the bottom 24", and then OSB or drywall...

Hi there,
I was hoping my first post would be an introduction and a pictorial of my shop being built (almost done!:D ), but an oppurtunity has presented itself where I may be able to clarify...