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Thread: Grizzly Dust Collector
Post: RE: Grizzly Dust Collector
I love my Grizzly G0548Z and it is a solid performer with plenty of power & collection capabilities and the one micron canister filter is definitely a plus over bag style collectors. I teamed the DC ... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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04-25-2020, 02:32 PM |
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Thread: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake?
Post: RE: 18" Bandsaw: Do I Need 3hp & Brake?
I have the Laguna 18BX and love it. I did a tremendous amount of research and traveled multiple directions (50 - 100 miles each) to get my hands on various machines and in the end decided on the Lagu... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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04-10-2020, 10:12 PM |
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Thread: Need help with the table saw setting
Post: RE: Need help with the table saw setting
I have the Grizzly G0690 table saw in my shop and recently did a complete tune up which took a little bit of time to get everything as precise as possible but wasn't really difficult. I had bought th... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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04-09-2020, 11:58 AM |
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Thread: Contemplating different bench tops...
Post: RE: Contemplating different bench tops...
My combination workbench / assembly table / outfeed area has two layers of 3/4" plywood (screwed, not glued together) with a sheet of tempered hardboard on top secured with double sided tape and surro... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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03-31-2020, 01:17 PM |
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Thread: Saber saw replacement suggestions needed
Post: RE: Saber saw replacement suggestions needed
My Craftsman jigsaw also recently died after many decades of good service and I have no complaints about it - a lot of cutting over a long time. Since setting up a more robust woodworking shop (inclu... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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03-19-2020, 10:49 PM |
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Thread: 4" Dust gate recommendations?
Post: RE: 4" Dust gate recommendations?
I have 4" metal blast gates and have never had any problems. I looked at both Rockler and Woodcraft options and both seemed pretty equal but can't remember which I went with but wouldn't have a probl... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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03-08-2020, 02:31 PM |
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Thread: Twist Drill Bits Recommendation?
Post: RE: Twist Drill Bits Recommendation?
I have a large collection of drill bits (many hand-me-downs from my dad when he passed away) but of varying degrees of sharpness. I presently have my eye on obtaining a Drill Doctor and sharpening in... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking
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12-27-2019, 11:12 PM |
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Thread: Brad Nailer Query
Post: RE: Brad Nailer Query
I have a pneumatic 18 gauge Firestorm (by Black & Decker) brad nailer that was a hand-me-down when my father passed away. I have used it for a good while now and it works well. A piece of the plasti... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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12-08-2019, 03:17 PM |
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Thread: Baltic Birch Plywood
Post: RE: Baltic Birch Plywood
It might be worthwhile to do some serious searching for a good wood supplier and branch out and possibly away from the big box stores - checking with cabinet, furniture or other builders for their sup... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking
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11-15-2019, 06:09 PM |
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Thread: Jet 15" BS vs. Laguna
Post: RE: Jet 15" BS vs. Laguna
I have the Laguna 18BX (the 14BX is quite similar) and truly like everything about it. I researched a variety of saws (Jet, Rikon, Laguna, more) and with all things considered, I found the 18BX fit m... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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10-18-2019, 08:04 AM |
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Thread: Earlex HV5500 Spray Station
Post: RE: Earlex HV5500 Spray Station
I bought the 1.5 mm needle too and between the two it should cover the majority of my finishing needs. I am looking forward to putting the sprayer to use, which should be pretty soon.
While there ... |
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BattleRidge |
Finishing
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06-19-2019, 11:02 AM |
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Thread: Earlex HV5500 Spray Station
Post: RE: Earlex HV5500 Spray Station
I have the Earlex HV5500 and haven't had the opportunity to put it into use, but from what I've researched, it should be a good performer at a reasonable price and it appears to be quite well built. ... |
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BattleRidge |
Finishing
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06-16-2019, 09:13 AM |
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Thread: Jet DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector
Post: RE: Jet DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector
I don't have the Jet DC but have previously looked at it with interest and had it under consideration. It wasn't quite in my budget but the DC-1100VX-CK was something I would have been satisfied with... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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05-05-2019, 09:43 PM |
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Thread: $1K Bandsaw Comparison
Post: RE: $1K Bandsaw Comparison
I have the Laguna 18BX and with my experience and due the similarities, I would heavily lean toward the 14BX for the models listed.
I originally began my search in the 14" - 15" bandsaw range and r... |
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Woodworking Power Tools
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02-03-2019, 11:11 AM |
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Thread: Sign Making Templates Wanted...
Post: RE: Sign Making Templates Wanted...
We had been talking about making some signs and while at Rockler a couple months ago I picked up the 3-3/8" State Park font kit to check it out. As I set it down and began to move on, my wifey stoppe... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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10-22-2018, 08:45 PM |
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Thread: General purpose bandsaw blade
Post: RE: General purpose bandsaw blade
I typically keep the bimetal Lenox Diemaster 2 blade, 1/4" 6tpi on my Laguna 18BX and it provides a range of cutting options that covers the majority of my everyday needs, and the bimetal construction... |
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Woodworking Power Tools
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10-07-2018, 10:41 AM |
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Thread: Bandsaw Blade Question
Post: RE: Bandsaw Blade Question
I have had a Whites Classic III metal detector for years which is a full-size, long arm, ground sweeping detector with dial controls to adjust sensitivity, discrimination and frequency, as well as a ... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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04-20-2018, 11:41 PM |
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Thread: Bandsaw Blade Question
Post: RE: Bandsaw Blade Question
I purchased my Laguna 18BX in January and spent a lot of time doing research on blades so know how mind-boggling it can be. My saw takes a 145" length, and 1/8" to 1-1/4" width blade.
My primary... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking Power Tools
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04-18-2018, 11:24 PM |
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Thread: Workbench / Assembly Table Drawers - Seeking Recommendations
Post: RE: Workbench / Assembly Table Drawers - Seeking R...
I appreciate the wealth of information and it has helped immensely. I have been involved in a few other projects so haven't had the opportunity to go any further on the workbench, but my plan is to u... |
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BattleRidge |
Woodworking
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02-24-2018, 10:06 PM |
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Thread: Ocsillating Spindle Sander?
Post: RE: Ocsillating Spindle Sander?
SpiderDave Wrote: (02-19-2018, 03:18 AM)
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BattleRidge, that's a great platform to work! I would looove to have something like that in my shop. Maybe some day down the road after I gain some floor s... |
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02-19-2018, 12:08 PM |