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  0 Thread: Dewalt 735X planer??
Post: RE: Dewalt 735X planer??

Call Brian at Holbren. Phone # 407-952-2195 he is a wealth of information on the topic. I ordered it from them and followed the directions. I also found a youtube video that covered the entire process...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 6 242 09-07-2024, 08:00 PM
  0 Thread: SawStop Contractor Saw Upgrade?
Post: RE: SawStop Contractor Saw Upgrade?

Alan S Wrote: (09-05-2024, 09:29 PM) -- I have the contractor saw with the same upgrades as Bach1750: 36" T-glide fence, cast iron wings, and mobile base.  I've had it a long time as well -- I don't ...
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 6 331 09-06-2024, 07:15 PM
  0 Thread: Sad News - RIP Dr. Ray Knight
Post: RE: Sad News - RIP Dr. Ray Knight

So sorry to hear about this. My condolences to you and your family. I always enjoyed his posts abd sharing of information. I saw his sale of tools and it's always a sad day when you have to give up a ...
Mike 55 Woodworking 15 693 09-04-2024, 01:32 PM
  0 Thread: SawStop Contractor Saw Upgrade?
Post: SawStop Contractor Saw Upgrade?

Hi all. Due to some medical issues (back related) I want to sell my Grizzly G0771Z and replace it with a SawStop contractor saw for safety reasons. I would like to hear from anyone that has this saw....
Mike 55 Woodworking Power Tools 6 331 08-30-2024, 10:50 AM
  0 Thread: New Dinette Table for Daughter, Son in Law, and new Grandson
Post: RE: New Dinette Table for Daughter, Son in Law, an...

lscraig Wrote: (08-25-2024, 12:04 PM) -- My daughter, son in law, moved into their house.  They needed a dining table for their house.  Green is her favorite color.  The table is 100% furniture grade...
Mike 55 Woodworking 11 680 08-30-2024, 08:18 AM
  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 4 654 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 3,619 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 2,568 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 2,568 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 2,568 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 2,568 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 2,568 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 1,385 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 1 613 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 7,012 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 0 691 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 1,761 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 2,108 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 2,108 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 2,108 02-05-2023, 08:35 PM

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