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  1. Please recommend a hand saw for burl harvesting

    Hey all,

    I've tried a few saws for this, but they didn't quite cut the mustard. My only real requirement is that it can fit in my backpack.

    Silky Gomboy 270 Medium
    Silky Gomboy 300 Large...
  2. Trying to not show ignorance here... but why...

    Trying to not show ignorance here... but why would you need a 20" throat bandsaw to resaw 6" tall blanks? I'd have thought a saw like the Laguna 14|12 would be fine for this job.

    Certainly not the...
  3. Art Mann, that thin dimensioned lumber is a LOT...

    Art Mann, that thin dimensioned lumber is a LOT cheaper than what my supplier charges. I'm going to order a pack from them and see how it works out. You may have solved my problem nicely.

    From...
  4. I looked at the prices of thin dimensioned lumber...

    I looked at the prices of thin dimensioned lumber and these guys are selling curly maple at about $120/bf, it's hard to stomach but it is an option. Does anyone have a preferred supplier of thin...
  5. Looking for suggestions: Sizing 4 x 6 x 1/8" stock from lumber on a budget

    Hi all,

    I currently have the little 10" craftsman bandsaw, an older Delta contractors saw with a nice Freud thin kerf hardwood blade, a CNC router, and a mini-lathe.

    I'm trying to figure out a...
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    Most used 'gotta have it' tools

    Spin off of the other thread...

    For me, my homebuilt CNC router!

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  7. Anyone found a way to go straight to glue up from a bandsaw?

    I'm thinking of snagging a Laguna 14|12 for my small shop. I'll be buying it to do lots of resawing for glue ups of flat and bent laminations out of exotic hardwoods. I do not own a planer or...
  8. thomas that sounds good. can you help me find it...

    thomas that sounds good. can you help me find it on here?

    http://menards.com/main/heating-cooling/ductwork/flexible/c-9503.htm?ipp=100
  9. positioner for 4" d.c. duct? also, light bulb positioners?

    Hey guys,

    I'm looking for a way to mount my dust collector's 4" duct near my lathe in a way that is fully adjustable without any tools. Like some kind of heavy duty bendable wire. Any thoughts?
    ...
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    They are made of various exotic hardwoods, so the...

    They are made of various exotic hardwoods, so the plug cutter is going to be the trick. Thanks!
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    Core drill for wood?

    Hey guys

    I made a lot of small pegs that are about 1/4" wide and 1/2" long. Trying to figure out how cut them quickly. Was thinking some kind of core drill would be nice, but I'm open to...
  12. Not sure where to even begin looking for someone...

    Not sure where to even begin looking for someone to make a custom bit. If there are some ideas I don't mind having a go at it myself.
  13. I'd like to drill a stepped hole in one go. Stacking forstner bits?

    Hey guys.

    I just realized that my life would be so much easier with a product I make if I had a stacked drill bit. I have to do a stepped hole a lot and right now I use a CNC router, but I'm...
  14. Hardware suppliers? (pegs specifically)

    Hey all, I'm looking to make a few sounding bowls. My only real sticking point right now is deciding what to use for pegs. They just need to be simple and not take up a lot of space on the face of...
  15. Are there any harmonica kits out there?

    Hey guys, I wanted to make my friend a nice harmonica as a gift, but can't seem to find any kits. Anyone have experience with this?
  16. What do you use for storing your finishes?

    I like to make my shellac in small 8oz batches, I also like to store my other stuff (WTF, poly etc) in these with screw tops so i'm not always opening the can.

    I've had a heck of a time trying to...
  17. Got mine in the mail today. :D Pics later when I...

    Got mine in the mail today. :D Pics later when I have a chance
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    Alright, so, I consolidated the shop today and...

    Alright, so, I consolidated the shop today and set up a much more efficient layout. I was able to fit the entire shop into 90 sqft. Or 9' x 10'floor plan, and that includes all workbenches etc.

    I...
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    That's the main reason for wanting the electric...

    That's the main reason for wanting the electric heater. Brainless to install, brainless to remove, don't have to worry about direct vent. The coal burning generator 20 miles away can worry about...
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    Budget is tight and I'm renting the space. Plus I...

    Budget is tight and I'm renting the space. Plus I think a wood stove would be overkill for a 150 sqft mini-shop.
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    I like this idea for the floor. Should be fairly...

    I like this idea for the floor. Should be fairly cost effective. Any suggestions for the walls? It's a 3 bay insulated garage that I only use 150 sqft of, that's why I want to put up cheap walls to...
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    If the only bad thing you can say about a place...

    If the only bad thing you can say about a place is that it's cold, it's gotta be a pretty awesome place. :D
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    That's a good idea. What about water pipe...

    That's a good idea. What about water pipe heaters? You could coil them around metal racks and turn them into heaters
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    Any thoughts on some kind of rug that can cover...

    Any thoughts on some kind of rug that can cover the hard to heat concrete floor?
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    Tips and tricks for winter?

    Anyone south of Maryland need not apply. :D ;)

    It's about to get real cold up here. 10* average temps in the thick of winter. For the first time in my life I'm relying on the shop for income.
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