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Hi, I am in the process of replacing the blade guard on my mitersaw. There is a spring, with 2 prongs, that fits between the guard and a metal plate…

John: I thought I remembered single phase speed controls. http://www.anaconsystems.com/text/opti_1.html http://www.designnews.com/index.asp?layout=article&articleid=CA486922&industryid=43658 Some of these solutions might be too expensive or complex for their application on small woodworking machines. Nice to know it…

John, I have a question about the aftermarket springs for my Delta 28-475X bandsaw. I read your article about the shopmade tension gauge and in it you show a picture…

I was thinking of joining a 3/4" Maple plywood back panel to the legs of a bed using Mortise and Loose Tenon joinery.  I have searched several times for any discussion…

Has anybody built a downdraft sanding table ?  I want to build one roughly 24"X48".  Also need information on how much suction power is need to make it work right.  …

Mr. White, Can you tell me the manufacturer of the socket chisels shown on the cover of Fine Woodworking, issue #184.  I can find no reference to them in the associated sharpening article. …

What is the best way to attach a raised panel drawer front to a drawer so that it can move with weather changes?    

695.1  I have just purchased a 37 inch performax dual drum sander on the used market.  It's in pretty good condition and the price was too good to let go.  I…

My question involves both relief carving and wood bending. I want to build a curved writting table, top is spalted birch with either birch or maple drawers and sides. I…

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