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Makita 2040 Dust Collection
December 31, 2002

I recently mounted a Delta Unisaw dust connector (cat. no. 50-243) to my Makita 2040 planer. It works great, and required nothing more than drilling 3 mounting holes in the…
Using Tools from other industries
December 31, 2002

Hi, I'm always adapting tools for one purpose to another. I actually started my jewelry business with my carpentry tools! Should've seen me out on the patio with a plumbers…
Care for TS cast iron top
December 31, 2002

I'm just getting into woodworking and dove in with both feet. I purchased a General 650 cabinet saw and Powermatic 54-A jointer. After I clean the top of both tools…
Homemade Marking Gauge
December 31, 2002

Does anyone know where I can get a plan to make my own marking gauge? I'll need to know where to buy hardware for it also.
Shopping for a belt sander
December 31, 2002

Santa didn't bring me a new belt sander :-( Just as well--sometimes Santa & I don't agree on what makes a good tool! Been looking at a Bosch 1274DVS (the…
Nova 3000 or General 160 Lathe
December 31, 2002

I plan on purchasing a lathe within the next month and have narrowed my choices down to the Nova 3000 and the General 160-1. I am a beginner woodturner and…
Making carving mallet
December 31, 2002

I have a short piece of tropical hardwood slab, very heavy & dense, given to me by an elderly widow client. Decided to try making a carving mallet but realized…
GFCI and shop machinery …
December 31, 2002

I've had an electrician add a couple of dedicated circuits for shop machinery to the garage in our new house, but on testing my Powermatic 64a contractors' saw, it pops…
Eye protection
December 31, 2002

I've only seen one person wearing a face shield, and he worked at a lumberyard. Are they uncomfortable compared to safety glasses? They look front-heavy, which might make them more…
Custom earplugs
December 31, 2002

The November/December 2001 issue of Fine Woodworking had an article on hearing protection. It said that using safety glasses or even a face shield will compromise the efficacy of muff-style hearing protectors. I…

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