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  1. Yes, something like that is what I'm after. In...

    Yes, something like that is what I'm after. In my office restroom the waste can is a typical gray industrial looking hard plastic thing about 15" dia and 32-36" tall. Given that it is a hobby...
  2. I had created a Phil Thein separator of the 5g...

    I had created a Phil Thein separator of the 5g can variety for my shop vac but now I will need to create a new one of a different size considering the 4" hose. I've looked for some kind of a 12-15g...
  3. Actually I posted this incorrectly most of the...

    Actually I posted this incorrectly most of the testing has been on my Delta Jointer, this has the "chute" that travel down to the edge of the base and I think that chute is not very tight fitting ...
  4. Impressions of Rockler wall mounted DC

    I just recently upgraded from a shop-vac to the Rockler wall mounted DC. I have it mounted between my band saw and planner, near my table saw. I'm Using Rocklers expandable 4" hose but most of...
  5. I went with a gray color for two reasons, wanted...

    I went with a gray color for two reasons, wanted the room two possibly have a different look if I ever sold the place as a possible work/craft room, and the gray hides a bit of the dirt.

    Take a...
  6. One comment about trailer...

    One comment about trailer lights................LED!

    It the only good solution and a typical set is only about $40! put a set on my race tire trailer that is a small HF type, and I've never had...
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    I was thinking that some type of gas unit would...

    I was thinking that some type of gas unit would not be same due to fumes and what not. That is why I figured some kind of electric unit like the one's being discussed in this thread, only smaller?
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    Smaller shop ideas

    I've read through this thread on heaters and I' like to get my shop a bit warmer.

    Shop is a basement shop 23x13x9 framed, insulated walls, sheetrock, two outside walls against concrete basement...
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    The more information that comes in, the more I...

    The more information that comes in, the more I think my problem is moisture! I'm using standard kiln dried stock from my supplier and at mos I was soaking it 20 minutes or so. I figure with these...
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    OK, all great ideas. As for the cutting of the...

    OK, all great ideas. As for the cutting of the strips I think I did use Flat Sawn, I started with a standard what I think was plain sawn stock, then ripped off a piece about 3/4", then placed that...
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    The mold is two piece, built from a sandwich of...

    The mold is two piece, built from a sandwich of 4X3/4 MDF and then draw out the inner and outer dimensions of the shape. I do think my form needs a little "tweaking" to get good pressure in the...
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    Bending characteristics of Cherry

    Hello all,

    I came up with a project idea some time ago that has a piece of the project that needs to be a laminated bent piece, the piece is a small 3/4 wide piece about 25" long with one end...
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    Veneer glue for lamination

    I'm making a project that uses about 7-9 strips of 1/32 resawn maple approx 3/4 wide, where I form it into a mold that makes a pretty good radius. I would guess the radius is about 5-6in radius and...
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    This really brings back memories. I started...

    This really brings back memories. I started building wood laminate and hand laid fiberglass skateboards when I was in middle school in the late 70's. Pretty soon through word of mouth I had a full...
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    As for the steel wool, I've turned to the...

    As for the steel wool, I've turned to the "synthetic" steel wool pads as they don't leave those small metal pieces behind and seems to clean up better.

    When I use Wipe-on, I usually use 320 paper...
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    I might get the electrostatic once I go through...

    I might get the electrostatic once I go through the remain normal filters I've got.

    Jack, not sure of the relation with Briggs Guitars but I checked it out, very impressive looking from the...
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    Jack, how does the washable electrostatic model...

    Jack, how does the washable electrostatic model hold up to washing????? I'm always skeptical of that.
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    I just bought the Delta for the $249 price. I...

    I just bought the Delta for the $249 price. I missed the $199 offer on units at the Rockler store as they sold out by 8:30 one morning.

    Mine is replacing my previous Delta benchtop model so it is...
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    JET AFS 1000 Filter questions

    OK, has anyone had problems with fitting standard 12x24 filters from a home center into the unit? Seems like the opening is not truly 12x24?????

    Second, what is the best way to clean the inner...
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    Tony, I think maybe I get it now. YOu example...

    Tony, I think maybe I get it now. YOu example the angle was fairly small, almost looked like a taper. I guess if in picture 4 the jig was made at a 45 degree angle (that is what is needed for an...
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    Didn't really see how these jigs discussed...

    Didn't really see how these jigs discussed related to my situation???? I just went with a guide strip, I got the 4 sides routed that are 90 degrees to another, later this week I''ll get the others. ...
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    Yeah Joe that is the basic idea that I was...

    Yeah Joe that is the basic idea that I was thinking except I was going to knock off the excess with the BS. The only tricky thing is setting up the guide to follow since it isn't a 90, but I was...
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    Layout and cuting octagon table top

    I'm building an octagon pub table. I've got my table top all edge glued and surfaced so now is the time to layout the pattern and make the cut for the final dimension.

    I've found calculators...
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    Well it looks like the consensus is wax the...

    Well it looks like the consensus is wax the tables and clean the roller. Frankly every time is a bit much and makes me question the overall quality but I'll give it a dose and see how it does. Like...
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    I think another important consideration that is...

    I think another important consideration that is important is what other hobbies/interests are important to you. In my case the two that drove the purchase of my current home are cars and...
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