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  0 Thread: SawStop: Eating Crow
Post: RE: SawStop: Eating Crow

Murray M Wrote: (09-09-2022, 04:02 PM) -- I’ve said here MANY times that SawStop wasn’t for me. I work with many tools that could hurt me so it never made sense to me before to pay premium in order t...
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 60 10,229 11-03-2022, 08:04 AM
  0 Thread: SAWSTOP: Tripped the Brake Cartridge: UPDATE
Post: RE: SAWSTOP: Tripped the Brake Cartridge: UPDATE

Felder will give Sawstop lots of competition . Why destroy a blade and cartridge if you don't have too? Will be glad when Felder and Altendorf put their technology on cabinet saws..
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 26 12,233 07-22-2020, 12:00 PM
  0 Thread: Tracksaw ?
Post: RE: Tracksaw ?

How does it work? Accurate and now slop in it?
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 15 7,464 07-22-2020, 11:32 AM
  0 Thread: Your Biggest Tool Purchase Mistakes?
Post: RE: Your Biggest Tool Purchase Mistakes?

Tools I wish I hadn't of bought: PC biscuit jointer- bought it because of Norm- used it once and sold it Jet mortiser- didn't make smooth wall mortises and hard to pull the lever down. Changed to ...
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 86 44,305 06-19-2020, 09:31 AM
  0 Thread: Old, Old member
Post: RE: Old, Old member

John Fry Wrote: (02-18-2020, 07:42 AM) -- Thanks again. My wife still has one horse, but we moved from 20 acres to 1 1/4 acres, so we’re boarding the horse at a nearby facility. I’ll need to build...
Troubleshooter Woodworking 54 22,549 02-20-2020, 12:59 PM
  0 Thread: Laguna 14BX Bandsaw
Post: RE: Laguna 14BX Bandsaw

I got one about a month ago. The table is warped. If you slide a board from the front to the back it catches on the cast iron on the far side of the split in the table. It sits .004" high. Laguna is s...
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 6 3,551 02-13-2020, 04:52 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly 20" planer--any experiences?
Post: RE: Grizzly 20" planer--any experiences?

Tapper Wrote: (01-21-2020, 05:02 PM) -- How about a detailed definition of "cheaper",  i.e. how is it manifested? Doug -- Grizz specs the motors and switches. They get inferior motors so they ca...
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 21 9,740 01-23-2020, 09:35 AM
  0 Thread: Grizzly 20" planer--any experiences?
Post: RE: Grizzly 20" planer--any experiences?

rwe2156 Wrote: (01-15-2020, 10:39 AM) -- I've got the G1033, plane w/ knives.  Very reliable. BTW, castings are identical to PM, Jet.   With a spiral head, you'll have a nice planer. -- Casti...
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 21 9,740 01-21-2020, 01:18 PM
  0 Thread: Broken bandsaw blade repair?
Post: RE: Broken bandsaw blade repair?

I have brazed a couple. I might try silfoss next time
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 21 8,879 12-23-2019, 01:19 PM
  0 Thread: Woodworking as a hobby -- is it dying out?
Post: RE: Woodworking as a hobby -- is it dying out?

Edwin Hackleman Wrote: (12-20-2019, 07:46 PM) -- All the time? So, you run a table saw and talk or text on the cell at the same time. Gasp! -- I am not on my phone all of the time but when I am stu...
Troubleshooter Woodworking 77 37,123 12-23-2019, 01:13 PM
  0 Thread: Water Wheel Sharpeners (Tormek)
Post: RE: Water Wheel Sharpeners (Tormek)

A 50-50 mix of acetone and brake fluid is the best to get rusty bolts or nuts loose. Put them in a spray bottle. You have to shake it as they will separate after sitting.
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 12 5,902 12-16-2019, 07:48 PM
  0 Thread: Wood sources DFW
Post: RE: Wood sources DFW

gjohn Wrote: (12-07-2019, 09:10 PM) -- There is also Sweeney Hardwood in North Fort Worth. I have bought from both them and Barney Robinson. http://www.sweeneyhardwoods.com/ (http://www.sweeneyhar...
Troubleshooter Woodworking 12 6,551 12-08-2019, 12:51 PM
  0 Thread: Wood sources DFW
Post: RE: Wood sources DFW

Strokes77 Wrote: (12-02-2019, 03:22 PM) -- Mike Mastin, mckinney hardwood lumber = he's a good one Hardwood lumber co of Dallas = also good -- Thanks very much for all of the responses.
Troubleshooter Woodworking 12 6,551 12-03-2019, 03:39 PM
  0 Thread: Woodworking as a hobby -- is it dying out?
Post: RE: Woodworking as a hobby -- is it dying out?

I think it's dying just like the trades are. Pretty soon you will see a mass shortage of plumbers, electricians, carpenters and machinists.  If you think a plumber is expensive now, just wait another ...
Troubleshooter Woodworking 77 37,123 12-03-2019, 03:37 PM
  0 Thread: Wood sources DFW
Post: RE: Wood sources DFW

GDay Wrote: (12-01-2019, 06:07 PM) -- McKinney Hardwood. Mike Masten. He just got a new shipment. Great guy and fair prices. Gary -- Thanks!
Troubleshooter Woodworking 12 6,551 12-02-2019, 08:26 AM
  0 Thread: Wood sources DFW
Post: Wood sources DFW

I have been out of woodworking for over 10 years and it looks like all of the hardwood suppliers that I used to use are out of business. What companies around DFW sell hardwoods and hardwood ply? ...
Troubleshooter Woodworking 12 6,551 12-01-2019, 04:51 PM
  0 Thread: FYI - Hartville tools WoodNet discount
Post: RE: FYI - Hartville tools WoodNet discount

handi Wrote: (11-28-2019, 07:56 PM) -- I was at Hartville Hardware last weekend for their Tool Expo. They are doing another in Feb. Most tools will be 20% off. -- They don't print catalogs any mor...
Troubleshooter Woodworking 7 6,707 11-30-2019, 09:59 AM
  0 Thread: Deciding on Griz 8" jointer
Post: RE: Deciding on Griz 8" jointer

Jet is having a Black Friday 15% off sale so I ordered the Jet. I have Jet tools in the shop now and fit and finish are good. Also a 5 year warranty and as I understand it they will come to your home ...
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 19 7,694 11-26-2019, 01:45 PM
  0 Thread: Deciding on Griz 8" jointer
Post: RE: Deciding on Griz 8" jointer

fredhargis Wrote: (11-24-2019, 06:44 AM) -- Griz has a BF special going at right now (just got the email) with free shipping on a couple of 8" jointers, if that would make your decision any easier. ...
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 19 7,694 11-24-2019, 10:38 AM
  0 Thread: Deciding on Griz 8" jointer
Post: Deciding on Griz 8" jointer

I want to upgrade to a 8" jointer. I have used a Jet 6" for the last 10 years with no issues other than the bed is a little short and it's hard to set the knives. So on the 8" I want a 72" bed. Als...
Troubleshooter Woodworking Power Tools 19 7,694 11-23-2019, 10:36 AM

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