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It's January, time to replace the batteries in the smoke detectors, make resolutions, and oh yea stock up on sandpaper for the shop. Looking to buy for my PC 5" random orbital sander, solid no holes....

I know it's a small thing, but sharp pencils and lots of them. Several years ago I bought a cheap electric pencil sharpener and a couple of boxes of #2 pencils. I've got them spread all over the...

I had the Delta contractors saw when I upgraded to the Jet cabinet saw. Kept both and put a dado blade in the contractors saw setup for plywood. Keep both if space and $'s allow.

I had the same problem with a coon on my roof and the fear of if I was successful, how to release it without bodily harm. First thing in catching the coon was to give him a free lunch to make him...

If you are farming a house the laser is nice. If you are doing fine woodwork, not so nice. As to size, bigger is better.

Thanks for all the good advise and explanations. I have looked at the videos listed and have seen additional ones too. After reading and viewing, I have discovered that there are varied opinions as...

I am in the process of making 1 1/2" table tops from reclaimed barn white oak that is over 100 years old. Most of these former hay loft floor joist are around 2" thick. I've cut to 6 feet in length...

He said it has sticks between layers and gaps between each board. He said he has no idea how to figure BF and as to what grade, he replied that walnut was walnut. Wish me luck explaining that he...

Used Lee's method of placing 1/4 " plywood to table with double stick tape to raise the pointed edge higher on the fence. Worked great, I how have my octagon base cut and awaiting glue.

I like both of your ideas. I think I will try the 1/8 or 1/4 inch plywood double stick taped to table. Was thinking to go one step further by attaching the plywood to the table with the blade...

Thanks for all the good comments. I fear having resentment from the bereaved family so I have decided to not offer to purchase any of this equipment or to send any of my friends to look at any of it...

I'm needing (alright I confess, I'm going to buy it regardless if I need it or not) a plunge router. What do you suggest for an all round decent one to buy and why?

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I need to make an octagon table base for a coffee table. Any advise or ideas on how to do this on the tablesaw? The first 45 cut is a no brainer but the second 45 cut on the same board only leaves...

Thanks for all the good comments. I fear having resentment from the bereaved family so I have decided to not offer to purchase any of this equipment or to send any of my friends to look at any of it...

If you don't cut your blank close to the template size, you may be making too aggressive of a cut which causes problems. Another problem may be your router bits, a good sharp bit can make all the...

A friend of mine that has had a woodworking relative which passed away recently wants me to come help price his woodworking equipment and hardwood for sale. My friend is no woodworker and not sure...

I only turn the heat on in my shop when I am out there working. It doesn't get below freezing but pretty cold just the same. To make my glue and water born finishes flow better, I sometimes put...

When making a picture frame, I personally like to cut it all out of one length of board and wrap the corners to keep the grain in the wood flowing around the frame. If you do decide to do this be...

I was having poor results with resawing recently. Read a couple articles on bandsaw setup to see if I was missing something. Without changing the blade, I cleaned the drive wheels, added shop vac...

+1 on ordering from a tool company and your will appreciate one that has a soft start once you step up to larger dia. bits

Chris, thanks for the tip on making additional inserts, your Grizzly shop made inserts appear to be around 1/2 inch thick. The inserts that came with the Jet are less than a 1/4 inch so I will need...

A lot of new woodworkers cut it short when it comes to sanding but it is one of the most important steps to a good finish. Use good sandpaper, not sure the box stores carry that good of a grade. ...

My local tool dealer was reducing machines on his floor that were not moving as quickly as others to free up space. He offered to sell me the Jet Oscillating Sander at a price I couldn't pass up and...

Seeing your shop photos and hearing from others with the same experiences makes me not feel so bad about the way my shop usually looks. I like to call the way my shop looks...the working man's shop....