Recent content by tmwebb3

Just ordered one. Had an eye on one for awhile.

Either a Sharpie Pen, or a Uni Kuru Toga 0.9 pencil for any sketching needed. A Fisher Space Pen is always on me too.

I used 1x4 bolted into studs, I felt the time tradeoff was worth the expense of having to mount two rows of geartrack to get my cabinets up.

Benchmade 551 Griptillian for me

Just put my order in.

I use 1/3 boiled linseed oil, 1/3 mineral spirits, and 1/3 spar urethane with good results on my benches topped with paste wax. I put it on thick, let seep into the wood, then wipe off with rags, repeating until the wood doesn't absorb any more. You could substitue poly for the spar, but I...

I had odd stud locations, so mine 30in. ones are lag bolted to 1x4s with sunken deck screws into the studs. Could also hide wiring behind the cabinets. Much cheaper.

My Keen Portlands are composite toe.

I have a pair of Keen composite toes right now. While they are more comfortable than the couple pairs of Timberland Pro composite toes I've had, the black rubber part of the sole just came apart after 6 months, when the Timberlands would last a year and the upper would wear out long before the...

Use the code VALPAK5 to get the price for one down to $95

Here is my new to me Reed 203, disassembled and ready to be cleaned.

Based on you guys advise, I got a Bosch 1617 2.25hp combo kit. Found it on Craigslist in great condition with a brand new Bosch router table for $70. Think I practically stole it from the guy.

In the same boat as you, want a router for woodworking but not sure I need a big one. Been eyeing a Bosch Colt laminate router, but were wondering what other's thoughts on going with a small trim router as the only router?

The 3/8 set I ordered online was made in USA, but the 1/4 were not. Taking the 1/4 back to see what they have on the shelves.

Got the red one. Going back tomorrow. This is I guess what to expect from a $40 compressor...