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  1. After chatting with George about the function and...

    After chatting with George about the function and purpose of the Tormek Multi-jig and WS Accessory Tool Rest I decided to experiment with making a simple collar that performs essentially the same...
  2. I'm watching this thread with interest to see if...

    I'm watching this thread with interest to see if if this is a viable and practical solution. I like my WS3000 for sharpening my bench chisels and plane irons now.
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    Mike, please excuse the question from a...

    Mike, please excuse the question from a soon-to-be novice relief carver... What is the metal plate shown in your pic #1 used for and how is it used? It appears to be a template for different sizes of...
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    One of the best solutions to combat seasonal...

    One of the best solutions to combat seasonal movement is to finish the board the same on the bottom side as the top. This won't eliminate cupping but will lessen moisture being trapped and absorbed...
  5. Yes, that's what I did as well. To get the...

    Yes, that's what I did as well.
    To get the holes in the baseplate and router base exactly aligned, transfer punches are very handy http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/page.aspx?p=54892&cat=1,43456....
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    This is exactly the same thing that happened to...

    This is exactly the same thing that happened to me with my 10 year old Delta Hybrid saw. I finally destroyed the oem insert to get it out. I can't think of any logical reason for this to have...
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    My memory is a bit hazy on this but IIRC this is...

    My memory is a bit hazy on this but IIRC this is a bit of the recent history on the HF DC.
    If you search around a bit I think you will find information and threads about the change in size of HF...
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    Stew, what do you think about this idea? A bit...

    Stew, what do you think about this idea? A bit pricey but it does a job http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=65482&cat=1,42401
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    I wanted a higher capacity air cleaner than my 450 cfm Delta unit so I thought I would build one to suit my needs based on a furnace blower setup. My objective was...
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    Here's one I built based on HVAC a few months...

    Here's one I built based on HVAC a few months ago. Seems to work well.
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    Some might prefer on-line to hard copy. I don't...

    Some might prefer on-line to hard copy. I don't know if one is better or worse than the others as far as their 'deal' is concerned or how they present their content on-line.
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    Is the outer edge of your drop-slot perpendicular...

    Is the outer edge of your drop-slot perpendicular with the edge of your garbage can? It should be.
    You can route a step into the MDF to hold the acrylic so that it is flush with the outer edge of...
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    In a single word, yes. Tarp the goods not the...

    In a single word, yes. Tarp the goods not the trailer.
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    As an alternative, have you considered buying...

    As an alternative, have you considered buying yourself a good used landscape trailer instead for hauling material? It's easier to load/unload, carries more, doesn't beat up the interior of your...
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    I went through this same exercise a few years ago...

    I went through this same exercise a few years ago and this is what I ended up with. A bit top-heavy but I need to conserve floor space in a small shop. The 'chair' can be added or removed in less...
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    Maybe you would be interested in the Lee Valley...

    Maybe you would be interested in the Lee Valley systems which include insert or table and all sorts of components for precision routing http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/index.aspx?cat=1%2c43053.
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    Yes, why not pneumatic nailer and compressor?...

    Yes, why not pneumatic nailer and compressor? Much more efficient.
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    When finished, stay well below the 1/4" so the...

    When finished, stay well below the 1/4" so the veneer doesn't act like solid wood (movement).
    Are you going to veneer both top and bottom equally?
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    Rick, if you aren't aware, a periodic touch-up of...

    Rick, if you aren't aware, a periodic touch-up of the sanding belts and spindle aggregate with a crepe block hugely improves cutting ability and extends their life considerably by cleaning off the...
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    Keith, if you don't have a use for it, stick...

    Keith, if you don't have a use for it, stick yours in the Swap Meet at a fair price and I'm sure it won't be there for long.
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    i like and use mine a lot. Didn't notice anyone...

    i like and use mine a lot. Didn't notice anyone commenting on it's great dust collection system, which is important. My Ridgid 6 hp shop vac works extremely well with the sander. The one sanding job...
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    Bob, i have a 'Long Ranger' by PSI (Penn State)...

    Bob, i have a 'Long Ranger' by PSI (Penn State) http://www.pennstateind.com/store/LR220-3.html and it runs my Delta 50-760 (1 1/2 hp) dust collector with no problems. Available in either 115 or 230V....
  23. There's the nub of the issue. You design and work...

    There's the nub of the issue. You design and work in metric, not imperial, and there's no conversion required.
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    Gary, just a few additional thoughts for miters...

    Gary, just a few additional thoughts for miters on wider boards...
    - one of the advantages to the miter sled is the defined saw kerf in the bed of the sled. If you only use blades of the same kerf...
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    Two essential jigs for me. Miter sled makes...

    Two essential jigs for me.
    Miter sled makes exact 45 deg cuts every time. Use a stop block to ensure opposing sides are identical in length.
    Cross-cut panel sled. Cuts exact 90 deg....
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