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  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 1,775 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 0 325 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 6 662 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 9 587 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 9 587 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 9 587 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 1,674 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 1,674 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 1,775 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 2 439 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 10 893 11-16-2022, 06:55 PM
  0 Thread: Should I Joint or just Plane?
Post: RE: Should I Joint or just Plane?

arthropod98 Wrote: (11-04-2022, 10:57 AM) -- not familiar with wide belt sanders, but if there's rollers that apply downward pressure, i don't think this will do much, unless you use a sled like was ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 17 1,361 11-04-2022, 07:02 PM
  0 Thread: Should I Joint or just Plane?
Post: RE: Should I Joint or just Plane?

I have access to a wide belt sander. If I see any cup in a board can I just run it through cup side down and take lite passes? It won't take much I would think. I never tried this. Thanks, Mike
Mike 55 Woodworking 17 1,361 11-03-2022, 11:06 AM
  0 Thread: Should I Joint or just Plane?
Post: Should I Joint or just Plane?

I picked up some wide cherry boards, 14 inches that will become a dresser top that will be 22 ½ wide. They are pretty flat to start with. I usually run boards through a jointer first and then a planer...
Mike 55 Woodworking 17 1,361 11-02-2022, 02:44 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone watch "The House That Norm Built" on PBS last night??
Post: RE: Anyone watch "The House That Norm Built" on PB...

hcbph Wrote: (10-10-2022, 04:58 PM) -- This is a comment to see if anyone feels this way.  It seemed like Norm had lost body weight and his voice was 'weaker' IMO than when he was on the show.  Kind ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 15 1,783 10-13-2022, 08:09 PM
  0 Thread: Domino Vacuum Hose
Post: RE: Domino Vacuum Hose

greatscott Wrote: (08-31-2022, 01:13 AM) -- Do you have a list of those options that are better?  I actually hate the original festool hose that comes with the vac.  While I have the Bosch hose as we...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 15 1,117 09-08-2022, 01:54 PM
  0 Thread: Domino Vacuum Hose
Post: RE: Domino Vacuum Hose

Lumber Yard® Wrote: (08-25-2022, 11:36 AM) -- Yeah, the Bosch VAC005 is the winner IMO. :yes: -- I just ordered it and it will be here on Saturday. Gotta love that Prime.
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 15 1,117 08-25-2022, 12:41 PM
  0 Thread: Domino Vacuum Hose
Post: Domino Vacuum Hose

Hi all, Well, I finally purchased my DF 500 that came today. My small shop vac hose does not fit the port as well as I would like. I have no plans on spending $$$$$ for a Festool vac. What other ho...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 15 1,117 08-25-2022, 10:11 AM
  0 Thread: Selling wood shop
Post: RE: Selling wood shop

Halfathumb Wrote: (08-19-2022, 12:56 PM) -- I'm originally from Pa. The Army had warped sense of hummer and put me on recruiting duty in 1971 in Wilkes Barre. I also live in Kingston as a kid until a...
Mike 55 Tool Swap N' Sell 8 988 08-19-2022, 07:07 PM
  0 Thread: Selling wood shop
Post: RE: Selling wood shop

Halfathumb Wrote: (08-16-2022, 03:09 PM) -- Mostly bigger items such as TS, BS, planer, etc. Where's the best places to advertise? When I'm ready (probably a week or so) I'll some of the bigger items...
Mike 55 Tool Swap N' Sell 8 988 08-18-2022, 06:39 PM

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