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    Do CNC's use .stl files?

    I know nothing about using a cnc for wood. Can I design a project in Solidworks, then export the file as a .stl to make parts? Or do I need a software specifically tailored to wood cutting CNC's? Future projects may include signs, cutting out silhouettes of state shapes ( in 3/4" thick maple)...
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    Selecting Band Saw

    I have a Laguna. I hate the guides and I think they are a pain to adjust. I found a used Jet just so I don't have to change blades on the Laguna. I think I will buy new guides for the Laguna.
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    Making side bead planes

    Thank you for posting this, I learned a few things! Are the irons tapered, or are they the same thickness the entire length? Do you harden, then temper the irons after they are shaped? Great work!
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    Quick release front vise

    Yes, the new owner will remove the string, then it will function as designed. I was cleaning up the shop and I didn't to lose any parts. It is a home made handle.
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    Quick release front vise

    I am selling an "Economy Quick release front vise." I believe I purchased it from Woodcraft. WoodRiver Economy Quick Release Front Vise | Woodcraft I am selling this because I bought a pattern vise. $70, Pick up in Mountain City, TN. This vise has a quick release feature that uses a...
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    Windsor chair seat blanks

    I am getting ready to mill up some Eastern white pine . I was thinking of milling some 9/4 for seat blanks. Is there much demand for seat blanks? Is the preference to have rift sawn, plain sawn or quarter sawn blanks? I don't know if I will be able to get any full sized blanks in one piece...
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    Rocking chair builder?

    Yes, I would do it. Do they want an adult size or child size chair? Ernie Conover had a nice article in Fine Woodworking ( many years ago) building a shaker rocker. I have built one full size and 4 or 5 child sized rockers. For the child rockers, I made it 2/3 the size of full size.
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    Mover Recommendations for Shop Move From Charlotte to VA

    When we moved from Minnesota to Tennessee we used ABF/ U Pack. They drop off a 28 foot trailer at your house. You have three days to load it. The trailer had a nice ramp. I needed help with my heavy tools. Everything else, I loaded myself. UPack then takes the trailer to your new location. You...
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    Ramp walking toys

    Does anyone make ramp walking toys? If so, can you share tips, techniques and a source for patterns/plans?
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    User made tools

    Do you have a jig that helps with the spacing of the fret grooves?
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    Looking for a plan....

    I have a free library app called Libby. I was able to view the issue online. You will need a library card to use the app.
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    Looking for hardware, drop front

    Thank you!
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    Looking for hardware, drop front

    I am looking for the hardware for a drop front panel ( see photo) to make a toolbox. What is the name for this type of hardware? Does this panel have a specific name? Thanks.
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    Bandsaw goes click-click, click-click --- and dies

    Once it's fixed, please let us know what was wrong.
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    Bandsaw goes click-click, click-click --- and dies

    Does the motor make a humming noise when you turn the switch to " on"? Or any other noises? Do you have a magnetic starter switch or does the motor have a simple toggle switch?
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    The age of wastage

    Our cat thinks all of those boxes from Amazon have been ordered specifically for her to play in.
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    Crosscut Sled

    William Ng has a nice video on making a sled.
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    Looking for source

    I see Hobby Lobby has 3 " metal magnets. Would those work? https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Mirrors-Wall-Decor/Magnets/United-States-Marine-Corps-Metal-Magnet/p/80824494?queryId=d87764db0965610d812f5b788a64bfee I don't know if they have them for other branches. When you said What...
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    Do parts for Jet bandsaws fit Delta bandsaws?

    Thank you!
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    Do parts for Jet bandsaws fit Delta bandsaws?

    Thank you.

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