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    "Bakers scaffold" = knock down case clamp. ...

    "Bakers scaffold" = knock down case clamp.

    They even make a great framework for a roll around spraybooth filter housing.
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    Those surface gages,bttm right photo..... Are...

    Those surface gages,bttm right photo.....

    Are the bees knees for setting up machines. From TS's....shapers.... jointers.... you name it. Clean them up and do some online research on their...
  3. The effect is..... Having grown up in the...

    The effect is.....

    Having grown up in the WWing biz,I feel so sorry for you all.
  4. General Metalworking Good posts above.... Manufacturing in general...

    Good posts above....

    Manufacturing in general has changed.But to keep it on point,if your business has any intention of getting ahead,and requires frequent trips to a machine shop....move it in...
  5. Sleeve it on the inside.....then either live with...

    Sleeve it on the inside.....then either live with it that way or.Sleeve it inside,band clamp(OD sleeve)outside...or,can do another cple ways.It's not a big deal.Good luck with your project.BW
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    Looks like a pleasant,relaxing place to work...

    Looks like a pleasant,relaxing place to work Thomas.Thanks for the pics.BW
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    We only do sheet metal.Almost always to match...

    We only do sheet metal.Almost always to match lighting finish.Takes about a day to make.
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    We're probably 80% spray,20% brush.The latter...

    We're probably 80% spray,20% brush.The latter being a touch more complex to explain.Of that 20,half is resto work,the other because some things just look nicer/warmer with the slight texture that...
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    Winds here have been howling,with no let up in...

    Winds here have been howling,with no let up in sight.So while the temps have been pleasant,don't go in the woods.Further,driving back roads is or gives you the willy's.
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    Our mid stroke slider is certainly up to the...

    Our mid stroke slider is certainly up to the challenge accuracy wise....pretty much a no brainer.

    But,we use the resaw BS with an adj ,dedicated fixture.It's a time thing.It's faster from a...
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    Looks good.... Ours is a true,XY.The "trick"...

    Looks good....

    Ours is a true,XY.The "trick" part has nothing to do with the mechanical part.It utilized an existing 8' high,10' long,12" deep, storage unit.The panel saw's,verts....align directly...
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    Only will say,don't let long side "box joints"...

    Only will say,don't let long side "box joints" stop you if that's what you want.It ain't a problem,it's an opportunity.Many ways to skin that cat.Good luck with your project,BW
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    One method we use(certainly not the only)... ...

    One method we use(certainly not the only)...

    4" round steel columns,which pass most residential codes(but check load calcs).Before welding top plates on...
    take plywood squares,with holes bored...
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    Drainage ends up being the metric...more so than...

    Drainage ends up being the metric...more so than materials and methods.Having been seriously involved in historic preservation work,I spent quite a few brain cells studying "drives".Have seen...
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    Larger used would pair up nicely with your...

    Larger used would pair up nicely with your Cman.Put a narrow blade on it for contour work,set up the 20...or larger with 3/4 or better resaw blade.
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    Rode motorcycle on Wednesday,low 70's

    Rode motorcycle on Wednesday,low 70's
  17. Our 3hp grizz was 600 used.It is aligned as an...

    Our 3hp grizz was 600 used.It is aligned as an outfeed table for big BS.This only works because this shaper is for running smallish moulds....say less than 2x4".It's a real money maker though on...
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    Yup,definitely ranks up there at the top of...

    Yup,definitely ranks up there at the top of shop,must haves.We have a beautiful 2 pce "powder rm" that stays very clean(I just #1 outside..doh).Reason for post is about the other sink.It's an old...
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    The verts can be real workhorses in certain...

    The verts can be real workhorses in certain applications.Ours are generally more for metal.But can use for wood for things that can't be done on edge sanders.The slack side is more convenient on...
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    One of the few pcs here on shop vac,mainly...

    One of the few pcs here on shop vac,mainly because we use shapers 20-1 over RT.

    If you build box under,use tapered sides,transitioning to a round port.Vac the fence,let chips gravitate into a...
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    Made do with DP based method alongside hand done...

    Made do with DP based method alongside hand done for 30+ years.Found a 40's Wallace floor model for a very reasonable $$.Spent an afternoon wiping/cleaning accumulated chips and dust off.Little...
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    Welcome to NJ....if this is your first...

    Welcome to NJ....if this is your first infraction,I'm impressed,just sayin.
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    I sell them,usually for party's. Crusts are...

    I sell them,usually for party's.

    Crusts are almost exactly like trying to "tell" someone how to mix brick/block mortar.The ingredients change with the weather,and are effected by mixing...
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    Amazing story.....would have made a wager it...

    Amazing story.....would have made a wager it not,making the trip unscathed.

    I have about 10 "working" C.I. skillets.The best are so slick,you can see your reflection.At one of our party's years...
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    Delta 14,RT 40

    Delta 14,RT 40
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