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  Hearing protection w/bluetooth, looking for recommendations
Posted by: Mandrake - 11-16-2015, 11:57 AM - Forum: Woodworking Power Tools - Replies (11)

I'm interested in this as well.

I have used the work around in the past of using small earbuds under earmuffs, but the wires pull.

So I would like some ear muffs with good nrr and Bluetooth.

Duke

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  Hardening Metal and annealling?
Posted by: PedroOhare - 11-16-2015, 10:11 AM - Forum: Woodworking Hand Tools - Replies (5)

https://hocktools.wordpress.com/2011/01/...ool-steel/

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  Used CNC Pricing
Posted by: fixtureman - 11-16-2015, 09:59 AM - Forum: Woodworking Power Tools - Replies (6)

fixtureman said:


I was looking at a used CNC and see on one site they owner of the site says his brand is worth 80% or more for a used machine. I don't even think Festool has that kind of value.




The one i built is easily worth more than double what i have in it. It a capacity, feature, and functionality price index. 90% of users cant or wont build one from raw materials. Buying one from a "mfg" would really cost you.

The original cost will determine the ratio of a used machine. A machine large enough to fit in a garage and that can be powered off 120 or 240 single phase and that has the ridgidness for accuracy and speed and that has an indystrual and rebuildable and adaptable controller is pretty much future proof. A 4x4 class machine will do 80% of the work most people do on a cnc and an open ended machine can fixture any length part you need to load. Add in multiple extra axis for features like 4th axis lathe and even 5th axis work, add on features for 3d printing or bolt on diode laser - these are features 20 and 30k does not even buy you.

Age, speed, machine materials, mechanical technology, controller type, interface, software, ease of use, etc are all factors.

Also there is very little competition for working assembled low cost high volume capable machines. They are not easy or cheap to get and do right. The buyer really is either going to pay a lot or they are going to work a lot to get a good machine.

So you posted no details but it is easily justifiable for 80% or more.

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  And then...
Posted by: Phil S. - 11-15-2015, 11:30 PM - Forum: Home Improvement - Replies (4)

That's how it happens

The other day I got a call from a friend that they had a problem with a shower, I get there and part of the wall is gone and ask what they were hoping for, they say removal of the shower to repair water damage so I took out all the tiled walls and today went back to remove the terrazzo shower pan. Left after I had it gone sent him to HD to buy a piece of ply to cover the hole and a cover for the drain I cut below grade as they plan on a different configuration of the space when the budget permits.

I expect them to remove a wall or 2 move the toilet and tear out the whole bath to "repair the shower"

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  What's on the other side of a pvc conduit LB?
Posted by: Cdshakes - 11-15-2015, 05:56 PM - Forum: Home Improvement - Replies (3)

Pipe nipple thru the wall. Another LB on the inside.

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  maple??
Posted by: pinky - 11-15-2015, 03:33 PM - Forum: Woodturning - Replies (4)

Goodness that is very pretty with the two tone colors.
Also what kind of form is that?
The finial is the best I have seen too.

I would really hate to see your stash of wood.

Arlin

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  spruce burl
Posted by: pinky - 11-15-2015, 03:31 PM - Forum: Woodturning - Replies (6)

That's beautiful wood and beautiful work as well!

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  ? for Rockler store shoppers
Posted by: Steve N - 11-15-2015, 02:47 PM - Forum: Woodworking Power Tools - Replies (4)

The 249.99 is the retail price so you should pay 149.99 with the trade in. The item on the Sears Outlet site is refurbished.

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  do biscuits get old?
Posted by: EricU - 11-15-2015, 02:25 PM - Forum: Woodworking - Replies (7)

Grab a piece of scrap and shoot a hole into it with your biscuit joiner (before packing it off) and see if the biscuits still drop right in. If they do then they haven't absorbed any meaningful moisture, and should be fine. I can see they might absorb moisture if left lying out, most I have seen are in some form of container. Guessing that is to keep em rounded up, and maybe away from moisture?

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  Platter n bowl flattening
Posted by: Bill Mains - 11-15-2015, 10:55 AM - Forum: Woodturning - Replies (7)

There are tips and tricks out there, but the most important thing is tool control. I like to have a smooth surface straight from the tool--or at least 95% smooth. For me, this comes from nice sharp tools, a steady hand, and rotating my body with the cut instead of just moving my arms.

After I put my gouge down, I generally use a negative rake scraper to remove minor tool marks. This work really well for minor tool marks and maybe very slight dips or high spots.

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