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    Looks like Tenn. and Arizona are the only folks...

    Looks like Tenn. and Arizona are the only folks who appreciate good wood. Wood is green, 14"L. Been down less than a week as a log. I'll be cutting to length when rain (or snow) stops. Will not split...
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    Too nice to burn.

    Any turners in Ocean City, Md. area? Have some Holly-8-12", Spalted Maple-6-12", Flowering Plumb? 6-6-12", Pussy Willow(hard,orange color). Free to members. Will not give all to one person. Look...
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    You will not go wrong with the 1938 Supermax....

    You will not go wrong with the 1938 Supermax. Small footprint, easy to move on wheels to your dust collection point. accurate. Very veneer capable. Have had mine for years. Only con I've found was...
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    Some people consider me a pro. Up for debate. You...

    Some people consider me a pro. Up for debate. You need a drill first. If you use it enough you will love a driver. Most times I predrill, then drive. For cabinet work small driver. Metal roofs, large...
  5. I agree with Dave and Paul on the use of fine wet...

    I agree with Dave and Paul on the use of fine wet or dry sand paper with a lubricant. WD, thinner, Kero, Fluid Film. Metal workers have been using this for years to POLISH metal. Coarse grits will...
  6. If I lived near Denver, you wouldn't have to...

    If I lived near Denver, you wouldn't have to worry about the rust. I live 1 mile from the Ocean and we have real rust. Nothing has to be perfect on a wood lathe, just safe. You are not machining...
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    Hans, I have a Delta a bit older than your...

    Hans, I have a Delta a bit older than your General. Pretty much the same though. About every other month I remove the plate and blade and using tooth brushes (bent and straight) brush out the rise...
  8. Jim, my dogs bigger than your dog. There is some...

    Jim, my dogs bigger than your dog.
    There is some good advice above. I'd like to join three of the guys, Bruce Wrenn, Stephen Cherry, Joe Angrisani. Buy used, North American. Delta,...
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    I feel you're thinking is dead on. Stay with the...

    I feel you're thinking is dead on. Stay with the cabinet models. My choices would be older North American made. Delta Powermatic, General-(Canada). Others give good reports on the Griz, Jet, Shop...
  10. A friend uses these.Compact Micro AC Drive 1/4...

    A friend uses these.Compact Micro AC Drive
    1/4 to 3hp, Single or 3 phase
    TECO EV Series
  11. Chop saw. Have it well supported, keep it tight...

    Chop saw. Have it well supported, keep it tight to the fence, rotate as needed. Have used also used circular saw with good results.
  12. I have the Q-3 Pro. Very pleased with it. Have...

    I have the Q-3 Pro. Very pleased with it. Have not tried glazing so no advice. Paint-Latex, enamel, lacquer, shellac, varnish (latex & oil), stains and hand rubbed finishes all work very well. It's...
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    Delighted you are home and on the road to...

    Delighted you are home and on the road to recovery. Just remember your moderating commitment to the creek and stay with us. Get well and the best to you and your family.
    CAR
  14. Please include. CAR

    Please include.
    CAR
  15. I have the PM 719-T. By far my favorite. I've...

    I have the PM 719-T. By far my favorite. I've used the drill press and chisel, router jigs, drill press mortise attachment, Jet benchtop and now my floor model PM. Each one was a step up. In my...
  16. Well said, Kurt. I've owned a lathe 40 plus...

    Well said, Kurt. I've owned a lathe 40 plus years, then like David D, about 8 weeks ago I got too close to the edge and fell in. One of the reasons for this was the posting of pictures by a "former"...
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    Horton Brasses will be hard to beat.I appreciate...

    Horton Brasses will be hard to beat.I appreciate their quality when using them on my projects. You will definitely get what you pay for.
    Red Whale Woodworks.
  18. Whoah back at ya. Got the same set. I've had...

    Whoah back at ya. Got the same set. I've had great luck with Freud products. Use the 7&1/4" Diablo Thin Kerfs in my Unisaw all the time. They make a great product. My set says it has a lifetime...
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    Good look'in stuff. Just finished a little...

    Good look'in stuff. Just finished a little project using quite a few pieces of crotch wood in walnut, maple and a lot of cherry for door and side panels. The client's family have a mill. Some of the...
  20. Give it a try. Got mine at HD, about the same...

    Give it a try. Got mine at HD, about the same price. Used mine for a shop assembly and glue up table. Found no voids or delams. Used latex varnish for finish. Normally latex will lift blisters or...
  21. Don't see how you can avoid hand sanding if you...

    Don't see how you can avoid hand sanding if you are working with wood. A good vac is pretty darn quiet. I have a Fein-hardly hear it. Wood is solidified dust.
  22. I've been using belt sanders since the late 60's....

    I've been using belt sanders since the late 60's. I know I'm not good enough with them for finish sanding. Own several and rarely use them. In my opinion, unless I'm doing freeform, I use thickness...
  23. Trunion and worm gear lube

    I agree with Cody. Been using Johnson's Paste Wax for 40 plus years. Heat and bend old tooth brushes at different angles to use as applicators for hard to reach areas. As said before, great on the...
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    Drill press/overhead pin router

    Rich,
    Set a drill press at high speed. Install a small drill bit to find dead center in 3/4 sacrificial table. Install a pin to follow the back side of your door panel-(stile and rail). Mount your...
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    Akeda 24". Check out the web site.

    Akeda 24". Check out the web site.
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