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| 528 days ago |
Dust Collection 101 - 6 replies Well I have the a new Delta dust collector sitting in the multi-tasking workshop (garage) and I am trying to find a good source of attachments and fittings. I ordered a couple from Amazon but they are not what I thought they were, it seems there is no rhyme nor reason for the descriptions or sizes, e.g., I wanted a reducer to go from the inlet &... |
| 557 days ago |
Delta 50-760 Dust Collector w/Rebate - 1 reply Evening folks, The discussions on dust collection lately have me concerned since I don’t have one. Working in the garage I have sawdust covering everything so I know my lungs get their share too and I have been looking to acquire one. Budget and space are limited which relegates me to a smaller machine which is movable. I have been look... |
| 646 days ago |
Gloat, I'm Sorry! - 7 replies OK, I have to gloat a bit, I have been wanting to replace the 9 inch Delta band saw I had with a bigger one. I really was going to get a Rikon but…Amazon has the Jet 14 inch band saw (deluxe version) for 599, no tax, free shipping. Then Jet has a free fence and miter gage offer plus a 50 dollar rebate. I couldn’t resist any longer an... |
| 756 days ago |
To Breadboard or Not? - 4 replies Well, I have been occupied elsewhere for a while and although I need to catch-up on posting to the blog concerning the entertainment center I am building (I will get to it) I have a quick question. I have milled and glued up the top using red oak. I started with 5/4 and after milling it is just a hair under one inch thick and right at 23 inches... |
| 810 days ago |
Inset Drawer gap? - 10 replies I have come to the drawer installation phase of my entertainment center build. I have built the drawers and now can massage the trim around the drawers to fit the gap. The drawers are made using half-blind dovetails, if that matters, what gap width do you strive for? 1/16th, 1/32 inch? the drawer dimensions are 9 1/4 tall by 7 inches wide and 5 ... |
| 843 days ago |
Carpet Tape?? - 8 replies I keep seeing the use of double sided carpet tape to temporary attach templates to work pieces for routing etc. I went to the box stores and all I could find was a fiber reinforced thick gummy tape. What I have seen on TV looks to be thinner without any reenforcement, so what is it and where do I get some? |
| 852 days ago |
Preferred Wood for Drawer Sides - 13 replies Although I haven’t Blogged about the entertainment center lately I have been doing enabling projects and I am ready to get back to the task at hand. Looking down the road I will need to construct 4 drawers to hold DVD and remotes etc. I was going to use metal drawer slides but the more I think about it I think I want to build everything fr... |
| 906 days ago |
Hardware for jigs - 13 replies Second post here, many to follow I am sure. I need to find a good source of hardware for jigs, especially studded plastic knobs and other such stuff. The best option locally is woodcraft and their in-store selection is limited. For example I am in need of a knob with a 5/16-18 stud by 1 inch long and can’t find one, surely there are some ... |
| 906 days ago |
Which 6 inch Jointer - 11 replies Greetings All, I have been in lurk mode for a few weeks and decided it was time to chime in with a question. I want to but a 6 inch jointer, yes I would love to have a bigger one but space doesn’t allow it so I’ll have to make do. So, what are your recommendations, locally I can get a Jet, Rikon, or Delta. I know nothing about Rik... |
