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Alternative to Sketchup (For Linux)

I am getting back to woodworking after a few years away. Seems that many things are different, and lots of people like to either design or share designs in Sketchup. Let me start by saying that I am not interested in starting a war, and if what I am about to say makes you feel like arguing about...
- Absinthe
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2015
- alternative cadd design linux share sketchup software
- Replies: 19
- Forum: CAD/CAM/CNC/Laser - Drafting and Machining
Alternative to SawStop?

This looks interesting. Ernie
- ErnieM
- Thread
- Jan 16, 2011
- alternative sawstop
- Replies: 50
- Forum: Power Tools and Their Use
Dust Collector Thein Alternative

On another thread we were discussing dust collection options with an emphasis on cyclones. While doing research on cyclones I read quite a few posts about the Thein dust separator, which seems to work pretty good when connected to single stage dust collectors. When the dust settled <g> I ended...
- petebucy4638
- Thread
- Dec 23, 2010
- alternative collector dust thein
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Power Tools and Their Use
Stick Pens-an alternative to kits.

http://wnywoodturners.com/articles/stickpen/stickpen.htm
- NCTurner
- Thread
- Nov 29, 2009
- alternative kits pensan stick
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Woodturning
Alternative half blind dovetail technique

I’ve been hand-cutting dovetails for over twenty years, and I’ve used numerous techniques for both through and half blind dovetails. A few months ago, it occurred to me that there might be an easier way to cut the half blinds, and I tried the technique on the drawers for a couple of recent...
- mlzettl
- Thread
- Aug 28, 2009
- alternative blind dovetail half technique
- Replies: 12
- Forum: "How To" Forum
Alternative Lunch Stop for the Crawl?

It has just come to my attention for some people the food at that El Dorado, the Mexican stop for lunch on the crawl, may not meet dietary restrictions for some of the crawlers. I undertand that there is a Golden Corral and a Dick's Barbeque near Crossroads. I am open to further suggestions...
- Douglas Robinson
- Thread
- Mar 14, 2008
- alternative crawl lunch stop
- Replies: 17
- Forum: User Announcements
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Auto blast gate alternative

If any of your who have been contemplating autoblast gates for your DC system, are interested, here is an alternative to the pneumatic actuated blast gates I am building. The following is a link to a pdf file with detailed drawings, instructions, and parts lists. Damper-style DC Autogate...
- Alan in Little Washington
- Thread
- Mar 13, 2008
- alternative auto blast gate
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Workshop Discussion
An Alternative when the Stanley Planes are Overpriced!

I can't believe my good fortune! I'd been looking 'round for a decent Stanley #65 Low-angle Block Plane and had almost given up on finding one for a decent price. Then along came one on eBay: "Craftsman low-angle block plane, same as Stanley No. 65." Yep-- in the 30s (and probably 40s and who...
- Steve W
- Thread
- Feb 1, 2007
- alternative overpriced planes stanley
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Hand Tools and their Use
The alternative life of a 6 x 6

After cleaning the shop last Saturday, I craved messing it up again. But lacking funds to buy some wood that inspired me I looked around the shop for something to make something out of. Well I wasn't looking to good and tripped over a 30" long piece of cedar 6 x 6, that I had saved from an arbor...
- DaveO
- Thread
- Feb 17, 2006
- alternative life
- Replies: 31
- Forum: General Woodworking