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  0 Thread: Dust Collector Performance Question
Post: RE: Dust Collector Performance Question
I have a Delta 50-760 from about 2005.  I believe that is pretty similar to your Powermatic.  1.5hp, 120/240, 1 micron bag. It was advertised at 1200 cfm, but was typically tested to ~900 in magazi...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 7 369 Yesterday, 02:48 PM
  0 Thread: Miter saw blade
Post: RE: Miter saw blade
Tony Z Wrote: (03-11-2023, 09:05 AM) -- I have a Dewalt miter saw (non-slider), that is terrible with saw dust.  Is there a blade that might help reduce saw dust blowing everywhere from the saw? T...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 21 1,309 03-13-2023, 10:37 AM
  0 Thread: Tell me about the sander that changed your life
Post: RE: Tell me about the sander that changed your lif...
ajkoontz Wrote: (03-10-2023, 09:23 AM) -- I made a boom arm attachment for my vac system and it has been a great addition to my shop. The one below is the one I got. My favorite sander is the Bosch 5...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,293 03-13-2023, 09:44 AM
  0 Thread: A New Chapter
Post: RE: A New Chapter
Congrats to both Ron and Rob.   :smirk:  A match made in WW heaven.:laugh:
 FireWood Woodworking Hand Tools 16 1,374 01-26-2023, 10:17 AM
  0 Thread: Is festool MFT worth it?
Post: RE: Is festool MFT worth it?
In a YouTube video completely unrelated to woodworking, the personality made the statement " This is a hobby.  There is no best way.  Whatever puts the biggest smile on your face is right for you"....
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 38 4,173 01-05-2023, 05:53 PM
  0 Thread: Cutting Brass
Post: RE: Cutting Brass
cputnam Wrote: (10-19-2022, 12:36 PM) -- Again, thank you all very much.  I'll look at a metal blade for my Festool circular saw.  There is also the jigsaw.  If we do it on the BS, I';; go with John'...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 21 1,734 10-25-2022, 12:09 PM
  0 Thread: ? about insulation
Post: RE: ? about insulation
Snipe Hunter Wrote: (10-17-2022, 04:33 PM) -- You can't have any exposed foam insulation unless it's fire rated. Usually foam is installed and covered with drywall or some sort of wood paneling. So m...
 FireWood Home Improvement 5 503 10-20-2022, 09:57 AM
  0 Thread: On the top, bottom, or side? - freezers that is
Post: RE: On the top, bottom, or side? - freezers that i...
I absolutely hated our top freezer.  EVERY time you go to get something out of the fridge, your have to hunch over and while craning your neck.  Hated it.  Did I mention I hated it?  :upset: C...
 FireWood Home Improvement 42 2,032 09-27-2022, 09:55 AM
  0 Thread: Tormek Super Grind 2000 SOLD
Post: RE: Tormek Super Grind 2000
Pity bump. Nice machine for a nice price.  If I didn't already have one, I'd be all over this.
 FireWood Tool Swap N' Sell 13 1,466 07-26-2022, 02:40 PM
  0 Thread: Preparation for Laying Sod
Post: RE: Preparation for Laying Sod
KC Wrote: (06-07-2022, 05:31 AM) -- My 'preparation' this spring was to find somebody else to do it. I did a smallish area myself last year.  Poorly.  Never again.  That area and the rest of the y...
 FireWood Home Improvement 5 688 06-09-2022, 10:40 AM
  0 Thread: Gas Water Heater w/NO electronics?
Post: RE: Gas Water Heater w/NO electronics?
Seems like Bradford White still makes them too. https://www.bradfordwhite.com/professionals/usa-residential-tank-type-gas/atmospheric-vent-gas
 FireWood Home Improvement 7 805 05-19-2022, 02:33 PM
  0 Thread: Rectangle to Circular Outdoor Drain Adapter
Post: RE: Rectangle to Circular Outdoor Drain Adapter
I'm sure your local HVAC house could fab up any size adapter you need
 FireWood Home Improvement 11 1,084 05-19-2022, 02:28 PM
  0 Thread: Expanding Foam for Setting Fence Posts
Post: RE: Expanding Foam for Setting Fence Posts
I've used it for light duty stuff like a mailbox.  It is quick and easy. I'd say it's about as secure as lightly tamped dirt, but it is not as secure as properly tamped clay or crushed stone. It...
 FireWood Home Improvement 11 1,023 05-19-2022, 01:34 PM
  0 Thread: Miter Track- Black
Post: RE: Miter Track- Black
Jack01 Wrote: (05-05-2022, 09:59 AM) -- I am getting a Aluminum black router plate. I was looking for matching color  Miter Track, so far could not find a black Miter track. Any idea where I can ...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,091 05-05-2022, 10:05 AM
  0 Thread: Carbide band saw blade sharpening service??
Post: RE: Carbide band saw blade sharpening service??
Timberwolf Wrote: (04-27-2022, 01:40 PM) -- ............... I posted my technique ~15yrs ago on this forum...I use a round diamond burr if the blade has round bottom gullets..a disc if they don't. T...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,107 04-28-2022, 09:40 AM
  0 Thread: Makita 18v dual charger and (2) 4.0ah batteries
Post: RE: Makita 18v dual charger and (2) 4.0ah batterie...
Cian Wrote: (04-26-2022, 02:59 PM) -- Almost wished I had a Makita tracksaw. This would've been ideal. -- :laugh: I've been eyeballing the Makita track saws.  The problem is all the good deals c...
 FireWood Tool Swap N' Sell 7 865 04-27-2022, 11:28 AM
  0 Thread: DeWalt Track Saw Guides
Post: RE: DeWalt Track Saw Guides
fredhargis Wrote: (04-26-2022, 07:10 AM) -- I'll offer my experience with the Festool tracks. I could never get 2 shorter tracks to be perfectly straight without some fiddling, often time consumong f...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,285 04-26-2022, 02:22 PM
  0 Thread: Festool vs Makita Track saws
Post: RE: Festool vs Makita Track saws
Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (04-26-2022, 12:04 PM) -- Because the reg. festool/makita tracksaws are a lot bigger , heavier and more powerful than the purpose built FSK saw. If you need or want the capab...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,699 04-26-2022, 02:18 PM
  0 Thread: Festool vs Makita Track saws
Post: RE: Festool vs Makita Track saws
Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (04-26-2022, 10:14 AM) -- Don't know about the compatibility of the FSK rail with non FSK saws................................ but I do know that even if they are compatibl...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,699 04-26-2022, 11:36 AM
  0 Thread: Festool vs Makita Track saws
Post: Festool vs Makita Track saws
Slightly different wrinkle on the age old question. I want the functionality of a Festool HKC carpentry saw, but I really don't want do go down the road of another battery platform. I already ha...
 FireWood Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,699 04-26-2022, 09:09 AM

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