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   TerryH | Jan 14, 2004 04:42pm | #1

   Shaker,

   I have a ton of shop pics and info on my site.

   Terry

   http://www.terryhatfield.com

   Registered Shopaholic
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   Shaker | Jan 14, 2004 05:20pm | #3

   Terry,

   Nice shop, the cyclone is impressive. Some good ideas. Lots of space

   Thanks,

   Shaker

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   billballeza | Jan 15, 2004 12:16am | #5

   Terry.. fabulous shop, I mean fabulous! I have two questions if you don't mind.

   I notice your benchtop planer is situated somewhat higher than a full floor model planer, say a Delta. I was thinking of mounting my new Delta 13 benchtop planer the same way but thought it might be too high. I've never used a planer.. please let me know your thouhgts on the matter.

   Also, I see you have an 8" jointer. I was thinking of buying a 6" mainly because of cost. If you have a planer.. when does such a wide jointer become useful?

   Excuse the newbie questions. I've been at this a little over a year and up to now.. working only with plywood. I'm ready for the next step. Thanks.

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   TerryH | Jan 15, 2004 01:09am | #6

   Bill,

   Thanks for the kind words.

   The planer is at a comfortable height for me. Never really thought about it being lower than it is.

   I very rarely face joint any board. I have the 8" jointer becasue of it's extra bed length, not width. The 75" bed allows me to straighten longer stock much more easily.

   TerryRegistered Shopaholic

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   billballeza | Jan 15, 2004 01:23am | #7

   Thanks, Terry. Now I feel comfortable mounting my planer higher.. and buying a 6" jointer.

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   BG | Jan 14, 2004 04:45pm | #2

   Shaker,

   My wife bought me 'The Workshop' book for my birthday a couple of months ago.  Its a fun read with lots of beautiful pictures...you might want to take a look.  There are no detailed specs but it does give you a sense of overall environment..and how that compliments the objectives.  BTW, she has already selected the shop she would most like to be in..... 
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   Shaker | Jan 14, 2004 05:25pm | #4

   BG,

   That book is on my list to get. Sounds like it has a lot of good ideas in it.

   Thanks,

   Shaker