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  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
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mdhills Wrote: (11-11-2023, 06:23 PM) -- When I moved a clausing, I removed some fragile parts from the head and leaned it back onto a plywood with support blocking, then tipped the entire thing back...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,710 11-12-2023, 12:17 AM
  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
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fredhargis Wrote: (11-11-2023, 12:11 PM) -- Congrats on getting it home. If you come across a used engine hoist (one that folds is best) for a good price, you'd find that really useful when dealing w...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,710 11-12-2023, 12:15 AM
  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
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fredhargis Wrote: (11-11-2023, 06:36 AM) -- There's no way I'd try moving that upright. Like JC said, pull the table and lay it down....I'd probably try to lay it on it's spine if possible. -- I ...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,710 11-11-2023, 11:50 AM
  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
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fredhargis Wrote: (11-10-2023, 03:23 PM) -- Almost all of the weight is at the top of the column as well...be very careful! -- I considered disassembling it for transport, then remembered that. ...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,710 11-10-2023, 04:28 PM
  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
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iclark Wrote: (11-10-2023, 02:07 AM) -- Look under the hood for the drive mechanism. Are any keys sticking out in odd places? Are the belt(s) in good condition? Check the table height adjustment m...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,710 11-10-2023, 12:45 PM
  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
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It's a 2000 series Rockwell drill press with a VFD.  There's not a lot of info online about them.  Other than bearing noise or runout, is there anything I should check for before buying? Transporti...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,710 11-09-2023, 10:10 PM
  0 Thread: What's a good size for a finishing room?
Post: What's a good size for a finishing room?
Also, what should it include? Shelves/cabinets for finishes and tools Air line for sprayers Utility sink to wash out brushes A table with a lazy susan A few movable light sources Anything el...
 blanning Finishing 3 669 11-05-2023, 10:48 PM
  0 Thread: Piping the dust collector outside
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jteneyck Wrote: (09-30-2023, 02:02 PM) -- I've been running my DC outlet outdoors for over 5 years.  Wouldn't have it any other way.  I have a cyclone inside that spins out everything except the real...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 11 1,259 09-30-2023, 06:47 PM
  0 Thread: Piping the dust collector outside
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Splinter Puller Wrote: (09-30-2023, 06:26 AM) -- I do.  I have infloor heat which has a lot of thermal storage so if I run my DC in the winter for a long time, i just crack an outside door.  I only r...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 11 1,259 09-30-2023, 11:05 AM
  0 Thread: Piping the dust collector outside
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fredhargis Wrote: (09-30-2023, 05:36 AM) -- I do not, for the reason you mention. But there are a number of things to consider. How long you run the DC, where your shop is located (basement versus de...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 11 1,259 09-30-2023, 11:03 AM
  0 Thread: Piping the dust collector outside
Post: Piping the dust collector outside
I was thinking to collect the larger stuff with a cyclone, then send the fine stuff outside.  I think I remember reading somewhere that this causes problems with heating and cooling because it would s...
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 11 1,259 09-29-2023, 11:02 PM
  0 Thread: What do yall think about that Rip-it?
Post: What do yall think about that Rip-it?
Here's their kickstarter video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCF14qHQ85A&ab_channel=Rip-itFenceCompany Seems totally unnecessary and overpriced.  But I still want one.  lol
 blanning Woodworking Power Tools 43 3,856 08-11-2023, 02:46 PM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
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K. L. McReynolds Wrote: (08-02-2023, 06:09 PM) -- Lighting. With LEDs, basic cost is purchase. Install more than you think you need. Especially over major tool stations. Much better to turn off too m...
 blanning Woodworking 35 3,762 08-02-2023, 08:27 PM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
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rayknight Wrote: (08-02-2023, 11:45 AM) -- Mini-split AC, easy to install, no ducts, and new ones have heat unless it gets profoundly low, makes shop realistically useful more of the year (vary with ...
 blanning Woodworking 35 3,762 08-02-2023, 12:08 PM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
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lift mechanic Wrote: (08-01-2023, 01:31 PM) -- 16 foot wide? how about 2- 16 foot wide sandwiched together like they do to modulator homes. A beam down the middle so only a couple of posts to work ar...
 blanning Woodworking 35 3,762 08-01-2023, 01:43 PM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
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Willyou Wrote: (08-01-2023, 12:19 PM) -- 16x60 is a very unusual shape for a shop and, IMO, verry inefficient. If you have an option, cut he length in half and double the width. I would not go to th...
 blanning Woodworking 35 3,762 08-01-2023, 12:34 PM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
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Tapper Wrote: (08-01-2023, 08:48 AM) -- Lots of great ideas already mentioned. I would be concerned about any building that large with 2x6 floor joists, even on 12" centers. Depending on the lengths ...
 blanning Woodworking 35 3,762 08-01-2023, 12:30 PM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
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GNP Wrote: (08-01-2023, 08:28 AM) -- Attached to the house, so I wouldn't  have to go outside. -- Unfortunately that won't work.  There's no space near the main house.  I could probably live in t...
 blanning Woodworking 35 3,762 08-01-2023, 12:09 PM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
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ajkoontz Wrote: (08-01-2023, 07:26 AM) -- Aside from the obvious things and what others have mentioned, running water would be very high on my list. My shop is in an attached garage with a slop sink ...
 blanning Woodworking 35 3,762 08-01-2023, 08:42 AM
  0 Thread: If you were to build a new shop...
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OneStaple Wrote: (07-31-2023, 08:54 PM) -- I agree with the 10'+ ceilings, lots of outlets (120V and 240V, depending on what you have/use), and lots of lighting. For lighting, I'm fine with lots of L...
 blanning Woodworking 35 3,762 07-31-2023, 09:17 PM

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