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  1. I have a Rotex. It's the only orbital sander I...

    I have a Rotex. It's the only orbital sander I use. It is nothing compared to a wide belt or stroke sander in terms of speed. It is on the heavy side but one can hold the sander by the cord end when...
  2. The idea that a jig saw is appropriate for...

    The idea that a jig saw is appropriate for mitering may have to do with a specific definition of mitering as it's used in scribing crown moulding. With a jigsaw you can make a contoured coping cut...
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    I use the solder and flux from Lee Valley. ...

    I use the solder and flux from Lee Valley. There's enough solder to make a lot of blades. There's a seller on ebay who sells the same solder too and I think he supplies the woodworking stores with...
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    If you're into a sort of crafty approach and...

    If you're into a sort of crafty approach and don't mind doing a lot of sanding, things like nut trays can be sold directly through Amazon. I read an article recently on a shop that was doing that...
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    I solder blades regularly. I bought coil stock...

    I solder blades regularly. I bought coil stock and make blades up as I need them. I'm using a 3 wheel saw and the 1/4" blades break on me sometimes. Considering the savings though I would do it...
  6. Sell them both and look for a 12" saw. It...

    Sell them both and look for a 12" saw.

    It really depends on the work you want to do. For me, making furniture, a 12" or larger table saw is what I want.
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    The above comment raises another issue. If you...

    The above comment raises another issue.

    If you want people to pay good money for your work, one way to get it into a class by itself is to make it so good a prospective buyer cannot realistically...
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    Just because being a custom cabinetmaker is a...

    Just because being a custom cabinetmaker is a sort of low hanging fruit doesn't mean it's the right business for you. It's not for me, even though I do it. There's a lot of budget stuff with middle...
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    Well, custom casework is relatively simple to...

    Well, custom casework is relatively simple to break into. There's demand, but whether or not you'll find it simple to get the money you want, especially as a single-person operation is another...
  10. 4 post planer marketed under many badges and with...

    4 post planer marketed under many badges and with many minor variants. Probably used in pro shops throughout Asia and designed for that. Good, modern design that delivers good performance without...
  11. I do not think pocket screwing would draw the...

    I do not think pocket screwing would draw the parts together as well as straight in screwing with a screw meant for power driving. You'll notice on old fashioned wood screws the shank is unthreaded...
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    Another approach is to do the best you can and...

    Another approach is to do the best you can and use a high-angle plane to do the last bit. A 10 degree back bevel on a standard pitch bench plane yields cutting angle of 55 degrees, which should be...
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    I wipe with a damp sponge when I do that. I wipe...

    I wipe with a damp sponge when I do that. I wipe each board individually prior to feeding.

    I haven't done it often. Your cutterhead precludes back-beveling the knives, which is the most...
  14. If you want to make money at turning do keep in...

    If you want to make money at turning do keep in mind that to make those fine burl bowls involve an awful lot of sanding to get those flawless finishes. That's why those art bowls are so pricey.
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  15. Some rather nice looking and sturdy chairs can be...

    Some rather nice looking and sturdy chairs can be made mostly with turned components. I'm looking at this as I get more into making chairs. I have a mini-lathe right now... I've had larger lathes...
  16. The approach to finish will have a big effect on...

    The approach to finish will have a big effect on whether the laminate detracts from the design. One thing to consider is grain runout on the pieces. If you get it right you'll be able to plane the...
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    The problem with standard stock feeders is they...

    The problem with standard stock feeders is they may run too fast, depending on what you're cutting. You can get lightweight ones with variable DC motors... and another option is to try a 3-phase...
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    Somebody on OWWM.org may be able to help you out....

    Somebody on OWWM.org may be able to help you out.

    $1000 for 6 hours work is not a bad gig. That machinery really isn't that heavy.
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    I have considered it. At one point I had a 20"...

    I have considered it.

    At one point I had a 20" Delta band saw and, having removed the table and trunnion for painting I noticed how much larger the capacity became and it occurred to me that I...
  20. "Cyclone" trash can lid and whatever you want to...

    "Cyclone" trash can lid and whatever you want to use to pull suction through it. It's the long runs of fixed ducting that demand higher powered impellers. A planer can be chip-collected using a...
  21. If you have a sheave on the back of the saw...

    If you have a sheave on the back of the saw already, measure it and post the size here.
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    One of those was for sale on the OC Craigslist a...

    One of those was for sale on the OC Craigslist a few months back for $850.
  23. I would get the scorched parts off and sticker...

    I would get the scorched parts off and sticker for a couple of years to see if the smell dissipates. Seems to me like a triage situation.
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    I used to make "conga" drums. They weren't really...

    I used to make "conga" drums. They weren't really congas but that should suffice to imagine what they were generally.

    I used a simple jig which was a piece of ply with a slotted fence on top to...
  25. MAGNATE makes/sells shaper cutters with 1.25"...

    MAGNATE makes/sells shaper cutters with 1.25" bore. http://magnate.net
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