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    Gun Cabinet & Security

    Although it would detract from the look, I would figure a way to reduce the chance of unauthorized removal from the cabinet. One way, although ugly would be to place a steel rod through the sides of...
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    Poplar is fast growing, sustainable, etc

    Depending on the finish you use and your expecations, poplar will do just fine. A gloss finish viewed by side-lite might fail the test if not backed by tool steel.

    While the persuit of...
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    Uni limit bolt

    Also check that there isn't a missing limit bolt. There are adjustable limit bolts to zero the trunion travel for 0 and 45 degrees. I'll bet there is one to limit the amt the blade can be raised.
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    Grizzly vs The best

    I have been using a G. shaper for many years. No problem with the motor. Grizzly doesn't get all the high marks from visitors to your shop but doews get the job done. I have a Unisaw with a 3hp...
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    Dangerous? Useful as a Drum Sander.

    They are considered to be dangerous because they tend to come toward you when cross cutting. In Europe RAS blades have a negative tooth pitch to reduce or eliminate this tendency. I have an older 12"...
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    Sensitive nose

    The suggestions are all great but my nose is still sore. I knew when I did it that I was not being very smart - but I had done the same thing several times before.
    Two things were different this...
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    Bill Pentz is a Hero

    I have been aware of the dangers of fine particles for several years before I met Bill. Bill has done wonders to spread the word in a way that makes the data believable. Everyone has the right to...
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    Bandsaw Kickback

    Yesterday I found a 3" x 6" maple oval 2 1/2" thick and decided it would make a nice bandsaw box. The first step is to cut of the top. I knew I would have to hold it firmly as the part of the oval...
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    Hickory???

    I got a great buy on some hickory and after making some boxes I now know why it is used primarily as axe handles. :D
    Your chest is fabulous. And you didn't complain even a little about the...
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    7 to 6 inch Wooden doughnut

    [quote=Wes Billups;637436]I have a few questions regarding 6” PVC. I purchased all of the ASTM D-2729 6” PVC I need to connect my tools to the cyclone and have a few questions as I’ve never used 6”...
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    Outside Cyclone

    My shop is unheated but being retired, I can wait until the sun warms it above 45 degrees. If I needed to have it heated I would still have the cyclone outside to reduce noise and increase interior...
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    Put it outside

    The title says it all.
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    Submicron particles are plentiful

    I couldn't begin to do the scientific comparison done by Bill Pentz and the analysis in the above posts but.... All I need do is check the ultra fine dust that accumulates over the long time periods...
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