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  0 Thread: Soft Close Drawer Slides
Post: RE: Soft Close Drawer Slides

fptahoe Wrote: (02-20-2024, 01:51 PM) -- Any recommendation on lower cost alternative to Blum?  I have only used Blum in the past and have been happy with them, but looking for same/similar functiona...
Mike 55 Woodworking 4 244 02-20-2024, 08:29 PM
  Photo Thread: Reintroduction
Post: RE: Reintroduction

Dave Diaman Wrote: (02-18-2024, 11:02 AM) -- I was active here for a long time but life happens and I just haven’t had time to post for a few years. Old timers here probably remember me but I see a l...
Mike 55 Woodworking 28 1,476 02-18-2024, 07:37 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?
Post: RE: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?

Bill Holt Wrote: (12-16-2023, 10:08 AM) -- I've seen those same streaks with my 735 but not on every board.  Never figured out the problem.  I did find a higher quality set of knives, don't remember ...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,511 12-16-2023, 11:54 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?
Post: RE: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?

Stwood_ Wrote: (12-15-2023, 07:39 PM) -- Odd. Ok, are your wood chips being sucked out, or coming out with the lumber. I've seen hard chips stay in the grooves on the lower table rollers, and also r...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,511 12-15-2023, 09:30 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?
Post: RE: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?

Stwood_ Wrote: (12-15-2023, 07:03 PM) -- Have you inspected the blades? -- Yes, I can't see any nicks on them. The old ones too.
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,511 12-15-2023, 07:19 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?
Post: RE: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?

Stwood_ Wrote: (12-15-2023, 12:27 PM) -- Rollers are dirty, embedded with debree? Have some less than stellar blades that are chipping out? You replaced the blades with new? or resharpened? I wo...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,511 12-15-2023, 02:12 PM
  Photo Thread: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?
Post: Dewalt 735. Upgrade or Replace?

Hi all, I have an issue with my DeWalt 735 planner. I’m getting ridges on the wood and while they sand off easy, it’s a concern. I’ve had this machine for 2 years with no issues and after replacing...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,511 12-15-2023, 11:25 AM
  0 Thread: Wixey WR 700 Table Saw Digital Readout
Post: Wixey WR 700 Table Saw Digital Readout

Hi, I'm looking to put a WR 700 on my Grizzly G0771Z table saw and I don't see any Grizzly units listed on the will it fit. I had this on my Delta Uni and loved it. When I retired and downsized my ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 6 869 08-23-2023, 07:44 PM
  0 Thread: Teak Chair Plans
Post: Teak Chair Plans

Hi, I was looking at buying some teak chairs for my lanai as I have a teak table that I purchases 4 years ago. After seeing the price of $549 each I thought I might try to see if I can build them. ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 1 338 08-05-2023, 07:04 PM
  0 Thread: Wall mount dust collection
Post: RE: Wall mount dust collection

MT Woodworker Wrote: (03-13-2023, 03:42 PM) -- It gets down to what works for me, and it does. My shop is not plumbed, as I said earlier. One tool at a time, did you read that? May not work for ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 28 4,585 03-14-2023, 07:53 AM
  Photo Thread: Palmer Hygrometer
Post: Palmer Hygrometer

Hi Guys, I use to dry my own wood many years ago. Does anyone have a need/use for this? I would like to put it to good use. I can make a great deal. Make me some offers. Thanks, Mik...
Mike 55 Woodworking 0 563 03-12-2023, 07:28 PM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw Blade Needed
Post: Bandsaw Blade Needed

Hi Guys, I need to replace some of my blades. I need a 1/4" and a 3/8" X 105" blade. My searches come up with Dewalt and Bosch. What's a good blade that won't break the bank? Best place to buy. My ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 6 1,190 02-09-2023, 07:22 PM
  0 Thread: What Drawer Slide to Use?
Post: RE: What Drawer Slide to Use?

Philip1231 Wrote: (02-05-2023, 09:32 PM) -- I have used Blum undermount slides for inset drawers with good results. They were the soft close/self closing model (I think they were "Tandem" slides). Us...
Mike 55 Woodworking 9 1,323 02-06-2023, 07:27 PM
  0 Thread: What Drawer Slide to Use?
Post: RE: What Drawer Slide to Use?

Don_M Wrote: (02-06-2023, 12:43 AM) -- Not sure I follow this. I have built a number of inset drawers w/ side mounted, full extension slides. The simplest method is to build a separate drawer box ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 9 1,323 02-06-2023, 07:18 PM
  0 Thread: What Drawer Slide to Use?
Post: What Drawer Slide to Use?

Hi Guys, I’m in the process of reviewing plans to build a Shaker Lingerie Chest and a Shaker Dresser. The plans call for wooden guides for the drawers, something that I would hate to do. Both will ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 9 1,323 02-05-2023, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: Cross Cut Blade Recommendation
Post: RE: Cross Cut Blade Recommendation

Aram Wrote: (02-04-2023, 05:53 PM) -- ^^same^^ (no experience with thin kerf version) -- I ordered it yesterday and Amazon is delivering it tomorrow.  Thanks, Mike
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 20 2,810 02-04-2023, 05:59 PM
  0 Thread: Cross Cut Blade Recommendation
Post: Cross Cut Blade Recommendation

Hi Guys, I need some recommendations for a good cross cut blade for my 10” tablesaw. I have a Forest combo and a Freud rip blade that serve their purpose but a dedicated cross cut would be great. ...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 20 2,810 02-02-2023, 08:23 PM
  0 Thread: Wall mount dust collection
Post: RE: Wall mount dust collection

MT Woodworker Wrote: (01-16-2023, 03:07 PM) -- Hi Looking into a wall mounted dust collection, 120 volt for now, 240 maybe later. Small shop, one tool at a time. Oneida, Rockler, Grizzly, ? ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 28 4,585 01-17-2023, 08:22 PM
  0 Thread: Dust Collection Help
Post: Dust Collection Help

Hi Guys, I’m in the market for a dust collector. I have a 2 car garage workshop and not a lot of space. I currently use a shop vac with a dust deputy that’s OK but I need something better that I don’...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 2 704 01-08-2023, 05:30 PM
  0 Thread: measure twice and still mess it up!
Post: RE: measure twice and still mess it up!

mound Wrote: (11-16-2022, 06:29 PM) -- So on my kitchen cabinet build, there is a bank of 6 drawers, frameless full overlay cabinets, undermount soft close slides that mount to the inside walls of th...
Mike 55 Woodworking 10 1,267 11-16-2022, 06:55 PM

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