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    Big surprise

    Was in Klingapor. I noticed a newer JET band saw. WOW have they changed. Much better trunnion ( iron) , better guides. Everything about it. Now fully competitive with Harvey.
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    Can I "transition"?

    Well, I picked up an older wood fore plane a year ago. Tuned it up and just loved how it felt to use. Yea, some learning on how to adjust but not a big deal. I thought, OK, I like the wood part but my type 18 Stanley's I also love. Would a transition plane be the best of both worlds? So, I...
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    You still need to steam before bending

    BB stores sell schedule 40. It it fails, then it is defective or fake. Specification for S-40: Maximum working, 160 degrees F, derate pressure above 76F. Personally, I would use steel or aluminum duct sections.
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    Need Advice Diamond plate grits for WorkSharp 3000

    I tried some very fine "lapidary" plates and it was a disaster. I think some more reasonable CMT plates are available. Truth in Advertising, I sold my Workshop as I do everything on the Rikon and by hand now.
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    Hearing protection discussion

    As I understand: 32 dB is the MAXIMUM any hearing protection can do as past that, bone conduction takes over. Race drivers can do a bit better as they are inside the helmet and that provides additional protection. They still have issues. Ear buds have an issue. We think they are not very...
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    Miter station input

    I set mine along an inside wall with a full 9 feet to the left. There is a door to the right. I use a flip up when I need overhang on the right. Another option would be a cart with flip ups on both sides. As long as you have a good foot bast the saw bed, solid clamping can make up for any slop...
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    Glass microbeads and epoxy

    I agree, should not change set time. You must have added a bit too much catalyst. Do you use a precision scale of cylinders for the mix? I used beads quite a bit in fiberglass car work. We also use talcum power. I see no reason fine sawdust won't work. I usually used WEST system epoxy, but...
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    RDU lunch Friday June 20 Craft Public House

    Looks like I can make it.
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    FYI, big sale on Harvey.

    Like over $1000 off a couple of their tools. No affiliation, just like mine.
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    Need Help with Unusual Air Compressor Leak

    Most compressor failures are due to rust in the tank, so I would agree welding up a tank is looking for another failure, But they would be starting as another pinhole, not some plug blowing out like a gun or a hot water tank exploding (AKA MythBusters) Tanks are already full of welds. There...
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    Need Help with Unusual Air Compressor Leak

    Now that is a bit sketchy!
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    Need Help with Unusual Air Compressor Leak

    Bummer. Sellouts do happen. Guess we need to check out Project Farm for tests of current units. Don't throw it away. I'll take it!
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    Need Help with Unusual Air Compressor Leak

    If you can't get Ca. Air to fix it, bring it over and we can weld it. Ca. Air is usually regarded as the best. I have welded up a tank or two.
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    Completing a wooden smooth plane

    Been thinking of giving it a try, but my own version of a transition, maybe a Norris.
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    #3 smooth plane

    I should make a wood smoother. Kind of one of the hand woodworkers right of passage, like one's first mallet.
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    #3 smooth plane

    Tempted. Yes, tempted. Guess I'll look at next years picnic.
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    2025 Raffle Prize List - PRIZES POSTED

    Idea: Statistics on number of tickets bought vs number of prizes one. Maybe this would increase the motivation to buy more tickets. I am 0 for 3 years. Not complaining of course as supporting the club and scholarships is what it is all about, but gee, might be fun to get something sometime...
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    #3 smooth plane

    Hmmm. Everyone has different experiences. I found #3 to be too small to hold and, well pretty useless. My #4 ( type 18 I think) is my go-to smoother. I have had smooth soles, and even a WoodRiver, ( I keep trying to like, though not so far) but the one I grab is the old corrugated. HOCK iron...
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    Pick up from picnic forgotten

    You know who! :) Give me a shout as I have it.
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    Someone told me we are a clique

    It is so refreshing, so open and helpful. I found similar openness with most British car clubs, back country skiing, and small boat sailing. Heck, when one has owned a TVR, one can't be pretensions :)

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