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| 28 days ago |
Question about the WoodMaster/Planer/Molder - 1 reply I have the chance to pick up a WoodMaster W612 made in the 80’s. It looks like it is in great shape, has lots of attachments and alot of cutters to go with it. Also a sanding drum attachment. Is this a machine that is worth messing with or somthing I should pass on.The price is right but is it worth taking up precious space in the shop?All... |
| 261 days ago |
What to do when I cannot be an LJ - 41 replies I have had the unpleasant experience of a 4way by pass heart surgery at the young age of 44.Last week I thought I had a bit of acid reflux, I went to the emergency and was informed it was a major heart attack.I couldnt believe it, being a guy that watches his diet, am not a drug user or drinker. I did smoke a bit but the doc said it was a heridi... |
| 290 days ago |
Sharpening Question - 5 replies I need to know what grit of grinding stone for my bench grinder is best for sharpening lathe tools.Any info would be appreciated.Thank you,Jim |
| 299 days ago |
Lathe pro's and con's - 17 replies I have been looking into getting a mini lathe. The jet seems to be my best and favorite choice, I like Jet tools.But I have looked at the grizzly and then for some ungodly reason I looked at Harbor freight and they look identical except for the name and a slight color difference….I know how HF’s tools are they pretty much suck!Does G... |
| 300 days ago |
Multi Master ? - 10 replies I was wondering if any of the LJ’s here have used the Fein Multi Masterhttps://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/feinpowertools/multimaster/586576/I have been thinking of purchasing one of these as it looks like it would be an asset to my work/job.But then today I seen that Dremel also makes one but 1/4 of the price, any feed back would be apprecia... |
| 326 days ago |
Am I just being to picky? - 17 replies I have a Jet cabinet type table saw with the cast iron table. I try my best to keep my tools in perfect running order and look ….well a bit used but in very nice shape.I had a friend over and i didnt notice he had set his drink on the saw top, with it having a cast top it left an unsightly ring of rust. I have tried and tried to remove the... |
| 394 days ago |
Saw Is Now Disasembled and no longer available....thanks Blake! - 2 replies Thank you,Jim |
| 559 days ago |
The book all woodworkers should have in thier shop! - 3 replies After becoming ill from a fungus in some wood I was milling, my bride had the wisdom to purchas a book that gives almost all of the woods I have worked with or hope to work with sometime.This book shows pics of the wood type, where it is from and the possible health risk involved with certain woods.I found this book to be very useful and thought... |
| 599 days ago |
Staining Issues! - 7 replies Hi LJ’s I was wondering can anybody help with a concern I have about staining maple doors for some cabinets I am currently refinishing.When I first looked at the kitchen cabinets I thought the face frames were made of maple, turns out they are made from White Oak and the doors are now completely finished in maple.So my question is, Is t... |
