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Sapele
December 7, 2006

I am building a dining table and chairs for a client in sapele, a wood with which I have no previous experience. The 2" planks we bought have high figure, a broad…
Shaper Noise
December 5, 2006

Shaper Noise I have a Delta 3hp shaper. It has developed a a rattle. I've checked th belt tension and it seems right. I've shaken the machine under the top…
shop heat
December 5, 2006

I'm looking for a good way to heat an uninsulated woodshop in the northeast that's approximately 25' x 25'. I don't have a gas connection and I don't have space…
flat/straight chisel backs?
December 5, 2006

I recently purchased a set of chisels to replace a set 'that went missing [I'm being polite]'. My first set had reasonably straight and reasonably flat backs, which made polishing…
Porter Cable Model 557 Plate Joiner
December 3, 2006

Having difficulties removing the blade retaining bolt to change blades, already broken 1 allen wrench. Never had any problems whatsever prior to this.
Attic dust collection
November 29, 2006

This is a two part question. I have an attic space above my workshop. Would there be a reason not to run a dust collector from there? Secondly, could I step…
Table saw alignment trouble
November 24, 2006

John- I am setting up my first table saw, a Ridgid TS 3650. No problem on the overall assembly, but I can't seem to get the blade assembly aligned. I…
Makita Head Set
November 22, 2006

I have recently purchased a Makita table saw, Model 2704. and I wish to purchase a Dado Head set Part No. 191794-9 & Table insert Part No. 317934-3. I have been…
“Drum Sanders for the Small Shop”
November 20, 2006

I am considering purchasing a drum sander for my workshop. In my research, I found a Fine Wood Working article "Drum Sanders for the Small Shop" that compares 7 drum sanders. The…
Remote Switching for Dust Collector
November 18, 2006

I would like some help with an idea in The Workshop Book by Scott Landis on Page 106. In the section on installing a central dust collector they show using…

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