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  0 Thread: Forest blade sharpening
Post: RE: Forest blade sharpening

I sent a blade to Forrest a few months ago. Came back in about 3 weeks. Very happy with the service.
DaveM123 Woodworking 13 4,286 12-06-2020, 12:22 PM
  0 Thread: Shop vac recommendations for DC?
Post: RE: Shop vac recommendations for DC?

I use a Ridgid shop vac with a Dustopper connected to it. Works well for the small stuff.
DaveM123 Woodworking Power Tools 42 9,348 12-02-2020, 08:54 AM
  0 Thread: garage shop heater
Post: RE: garage shop heater

I have a Dyna Glo 30 - 60K BTU forced air propane heater. Got it at Home Depot. My shop is roughly 17 x 24.
DaveM123 Woodworking 22 5,702 12-02-2020, 08:51 AM
  0 Thread: shop vac advice
Post: RE: shop vac advice

www.dustopper.com (https://www.dustopper.com/) Just need a shop vac and a 5 gallon bucket.
DaveM123 Woodworking 44 13,839 11-22-2020, 09:31 PM
  0 Thread: shop vac advice
Post: RE: shop vac advice

Mike 55 Wrote: (11-21-2020, 09:04 PM) -- I built a cyclone using I believe is a 16 gallon Ridgid from Home Depot. The cyclone is from Oneida using a 5 gallon bucket. I saw a video on You tube. The mo...
DaveM123 Woodworking 44 13,839 11-21-2020, 09:45 PM
  0 Thread: shop vac advice
Post: RE: shop vac advice

I had a Ridgid for 15 years or so before it died - more of it my fault about not being good about cleaning/replacing the filter. I replaced it with another Ridgid a couple of years ago. Added a Dustst...
DaveM123 Woodworking 44 13,839 11-21-2020, 05:12 PM
  0 Thread: Noise levels in my workshop
Post: RE: Noise levels in my workshop

I started using the Sensgard Hearing Protection. They are lightweight and really cut back on the noise.
DaveM123 Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,849 11-18-2020, 08:03 AM
  0 Thread: I must be getting old
Post: RE: I must be getting old

MarkSingleton Wrote: (05-24-2020, 07:41 PM) -- Perhaps one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Portamate-PM-1800-Carrier-Allows-Person/dp/B01AWI8ILW/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=plywood+carrier&qid=...
DaveM123 Woodworking 24 10,266 05-24-2020, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: I must be getting old
Post: RE: I must be getting old

And I thought it was me.... 3/4 plywood weighs a ton now. Thought I would die carrying it 10 feet from my van to my shop. I know it doesn't have anything to do with me approaching 67.... :D :D :D
DaveM123 Woodworking 24 10,266 05-24-2020, 05:30 PM
  0 Thread: Your Biggest Tool Purchase Mistakes?
Post: RE: Your Biggest Tool Purchase Mistakes?

Probably a jointer. Never used it much and got rid of it. Took up much needed space!
DaveM123 Woodworking Power Tools 86 44,862 05-11-2020, 09:02 PM
  0 Thread: Shop Tour Part 1
Post: RE: Shop Tour Part 1

Nice looking shop! Also makes me very aware to NEVER post pictures of mine! LOL
DaveM123 Woodworking 10 5,948 05-02-2020, 11:42 AM
  0 Thread: Bombe Adventure - Completed Project (FINALLY!)
Post: RE: Bombe Adventure - Completed Project (FINALLY!)

Amazing work! That is a gorgeous piece!
DaveM123 Woodworking 26 12,083 04-28-2020, 08:46 PM
  0 Thread: Grandpa Project
Post: RE: Grandpa Project

Very cool. Something to be cherished for years! :D
DaveM123 Woodworking 10 4,695 04-28-2020, 06:35 AM
  0 Thread: New Workbench
Post: RE: New Workbench

Very nice work! It's always best to have a good helper! :D
DaveM123 Woodworking 3 1,760 04-27-2020, 06:51 AM
  0 Thread: Glue up moist wood?
Post: RE: Glue up moist wood?

MsNomer Wrote: (04-26-2020, 02:57 PM) -- I started with some 3/4” ply that's been lying around the shop for 5 years.  I cut some kerfs across an 18” strip to bend it 90°.  These kerfs go through all ...
DaveM123 Woodworking 10 4,741 04-26-2020, 08:57 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly Dust Collector
Post: RE: Grizzly Dust Collector

BattleRidge Wrote: (04-25-2020, 02:32 PM) -- 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 plu...
DaveM123 Woodworking Power Tools 5 4,291 04-25-2020, 08:23 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly Dust Collector
Post: RE: Grizzly Dust Collector

fredhargis Wrote: (04-25-2020, 06:01 AM) -- You may have miss typed that model number, but I'm sure it will be a nice DC. Just a word of caution, the fine dust is the hardest to control and IF your D...
DaveM123 Woodworking Power Tools 5 4,291 04-25-2020, 06:53 AM
  0 Thread: Grizzly Dust Collector
Post: Grizzly Dust Collector

After much thought I decided to upgrade my old Woodworkers Choice 1 HP, 2 1/2 duct work system. I decided on the 2 HP Grizzly G0548ZP. I am changing all of the runs to 4 inch PVC. Just about done with...
DaveM123 Woodworking Power Tools 5 4,291 04-24-2020, 08:52 PM
  0 Thread: 2 1/2" Dust Collection
Post: 2 1/2" Dust Collection

Many years ago I bought The Woodworkers Choice DC unit. I believe it's 1.2 horse power. It came with a 2 1/2" dust collection kit with plastic piping that I had used in a basement shop. My shop now is...
DaveM123 Woodworking Power Tools 2 1,725 04-13-2020, 04:42 PM
  0 Thread: Re-arranging my clamp storage.
Post: RE: Re-arranging my clamp storage.

Finally got my clamps organized. There aren't many but I have a small shop.
DaveM123 Woodworking 7 3,767 04-11-2020, 06:28 PM

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