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Actually, I am selling all my tools to go full time RV. I was hoping to sell the vice if there was an easy fix. That vice has been great and worked well until it stopped working.

Thanks for the responses. To me it is still a mystery why it works great for years and just stops working one day. At this point, not worth my time troubleshooting as I wanted to sell it but I will...

My jorgensen quick release vice has always worked perfectly for the past 15 years. However now it does not. I can't figure it out as it only has a roller nut that needs to be placed in the correct...

+1 with HF nailer and Bostitch staples
I used my HF to install an Acacia wood floor in one of my bedrooms. After reading a post a bit ago about the HF, the poster said that as long as the gun was...

About everything I have purchased at a show, I use often and have been very happy with. This last show, I did buy a carter stabilizer and a few of their blades. I am very happy with those. My bandsaw...

You can also go the systainer route.

http://www.systainerworld.com/

http://www.systainerworld.com/v/vspfiles/photos/801-000-01-1.jpg

I have purchased most of my refurbished tools there. (I live in the Denver-Metro area so I have only purchased tools in the store.)

So far, I have been satisfied.

-Sue

I also went to the Denver show. It is not quite what is was a decade ago, but I enjoyed it. I also saw the Chidwick seminar. My favorite workshop was the bandsaw presentation by Alex Snodgrass. Some...

I buy from both Hardwood Emporium and Austins. I have also purchased from Paxtons but I think the prices are higher.

However, as far as customer service, I put them in this order.

1. Hardwood...

Yes, I have made lampshades. This site: http://www.lampshop.com/ has everything you need. They have kits and tutorials you can buy. I purchased one of their learning kits to learn how to make...

These prototype cabinets make great shop or laundry room cabinets. I am also thinking about redoing my kitchen so I made prototype cabinet that is birch plywood, walnut face frame, oak door rails and...

I purchased the rails and clamps to make such a table. I wanted to drill holes in it so that it would be a combo MFT and Kreg Klamp table. This is a project that I still need to do.

-Sue

Another congratulations on the saw. Several years ago I bought a used Grizzly with the long extension table but I would love to have the router extension. Another upgrade you might also save up for...

Thanks for all of the congratulatory replies. I have done well with Craigslist in the past several years, but I think that this is the best price percentage bargain I have found.

My other...

I have been looking for a floor drill press for awhile, so here is my Craiglist find.

Jet JDP-17MF - 17", 12 speeds

for only $175

I think I have "done good".
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I guess I win, as several years ago I bought a used Grizzly 1023SL on Craigslist. It was in near new condition. I purchased a Shark guard for it and I love it.

-Sue

For sanding, I just use very light pressure just to make is smooth and silky to touch. I don't think you said what your project is. If I have a large flat surface, then I use a sanding pad, but be...

Jeff Jewitt at Homestead Finishing has many different tints of darker shellac.

-Sue

Rick,
Thanks for the pictures. So far, everything I have tried with Waterlox, I have not liked. It seems that the streaks blotch with just plain Waterlox. I did a quick spray with a spray bomb...

As far as spade vs. forstners, I find that depending upon what I need to drill, I occasionally need spades. For example, when I was drilling dogholes, forstners just wouldn't do the job. I just buy a...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Yes, I agree that this pine will dent easily. I realize that using Logepole (I am only assuming this is Logepole), will not look and wear like oak or cherry. I...

I have a few sample boards to play with to see if I can get a nice stain and finish for beetle kill pine flooring. This is Logepole pine with the blue streaks. I am not big fan of pine but I am going...

There are a few discussions about tight dominos at the Festool Owners Group forums. Some folks. zap them in the microwave first. Others will give a few swipes with sandpaper. Some say the new dominos...

I think the Shop Fox fence is just ok, not great but not bad. However, the best accessory I purchased for my Grizzly saw is the Shark Guard.

-Sue

I would just rub it out to the sheen that you want.

-Sue