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  1. Thread: Trim Saw?

    by Ken Belisle
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    PC Trim Saw

    I've had the PC trim saw for years and to me, you can't beat it. Found out about a year ago that Forrest makes blades for it, so now it's splinter-free cuts on all types sheet goods.
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    Tree into Board Feet

    Try this.............

    Height 60 feet
    Diameter 14 inches

    Diameter in feet / 2 = 0.58 feet
    (14” / 12” = 1.16) / 2 = .58 feet

    Area of tree cross-section = above number squared x 3.14 =...
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    Installation Charges

    A few months ago, the son of a friend bought some cabinets from Lowes for his condo.......2 lower & 5 upper, for around $3,000.00. (yeah, I know) They then wanted $5,500 to install those 5...
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    Makita LS1013......

    .........gets my vote. 90 to 45 miter to 90 to 45 bevel to 90 and all are dead on accurate. will cut a 4 x 12 in a single pass at 90. I've had mine since they came out and would buy another in a...
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    Craftsman RAS

    I've had mine for at least 15 years. Set it at 90 degrees when I got it and never moved it, so I haven't had the problems that most complain about which is getting it back to 90 after cutting miters...
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    Unless he has 6 table saws, I guess we can look...

    Unless he has 6 table saws, I guess we can look for them on e-bay for $200 each in the near future. Lowes ran a sale on Delta 13" planer blades a while back and every store in my area was sold out...
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    Tormek vs Jet

    Just my opinion, but I don't think the Jet has been out long enough to really know how durable it is and how long it will run problem free, whereas the Tormek has a long proven track record. In 10 -...
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    Used Tool Prices

    What I have done in the past for tools in good physical shape and completely serviceable is usually 50% of replacement cost. And that goes for all optional equipment or add-on items. I haven't had...
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    The Number you wrote is 1/100th of...

    The Number you wrote is 1/100th of 1/1,000,000th......which I find very hard to believe. Sounds like "salesman" talk to me, especially for a product made in China. Back when I was a machine tool...
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    Beautiful

    Gail,

    This has to be one of the best pieces you have done (so far) and is absolutely beautiful. I love the color and the finish.........

    Is the lattice work on the doors mortise & tenon or are...
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    Home vs Commercial

    If they are following the Biesemeyer model, the commercial fence is "beefier" than the home shop version.

    From the Biesemeyer site:

    Home - Fence tube is 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" Front Rail is...
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    When you had your major kick-back, did you have a...

    When you had your major kick-back, did you have a splitter on your saw? I'm still trying to figure out what the big advantage of the riving knife is, other than a little convenience. My splitter...
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    Loaning tools

    If it's any type of power tool, I just tell them that "my insurance agent told me that I would be liable if anyone got hurt (including doctor bills, hospital bills and lost wages if they missed work)...
  14. T-111

    I'm in the process of finishing my basement shop (after 14 years) and I'm going with T-111. While the material cost is high, the installation time & effort is minimum. I also like the fact that I...
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    Dado Cartridge

    This was taken directly from the "Specifications" page of the SawStop website:

    Dado diameter: 8" (requires a separate brake cartridge)
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    Ls1013

    I've had my LS1013 for about 4 years now and it was dead-on out of the box and hasn't moved since. Since I'm only a hobbiest, I don't know how it would hold up in a production environment, but it has...
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    Absolutely Not

    I absolutely would NOT accept that trim as it is. He would either replace it or I would be detucting from the amount I owed him. Since you are the one who is responsible for caulking/painting, you...
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    Cheap Basement Ceiling

    I don't remember where I saw this, but I'm about to do it in my basement shop.......

    Stuff 6" of noise control bats up between the joists; nail 3" - 4" wide plywood strips to the bottom of the...
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    Jack Rabbit

    I've had mine almost as long as Norm and the wobble stops as soon as the drill bit makes contact with the wood. Since I am basically drilling a clearance hole & countersink, any slight error really...
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    Gas Furnace

    I might just be my paranoia or huge fear of fire, but there is no way I would have a gas fired furnace in my shop. Dust in the house would be the least of my worries..........

    But, I'm no expert...
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    Furnace

    Mark,

    I don't believe that you have said what type of furnace that is. Is there any type of flame inside, which I personally think that would present a dangerous situation. Also, even with good...
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    Router Guide

    Something like this??

    http://www.amazon.com/Eurekazone-Inc-SRK-Smart-Router/dp/B0009UBVAE/sr=1-28/qid=1169653209/ref=sr_1_28/105-3490664-5876404?ie=UTF8&s=hi
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    Retracting Cord Reels

    What level of load/draw did you have on that cord?? What was the wire size of the extension and how long is it?? The reason I'm curious is that I have one of those retracting cord reels in my shop...
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    Return it......

    Look at it this way: If you bought her an item of clothing that she really didn't like, didn't want or wouldn't buy for herself, would she keep it & wear it?? If you can honestly answer yes to that...
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    Bridgewood

    For what it's worth...........This is going to be my choice when I upgrade my current contractors saw. Best trunion out there........

    Just my opinion

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