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    Power Company, Impressive Response Time

    Power went out at our house 20 minutes ago. Wake up to strange male voices and flashes in our alley. Wife is looking out the back door at Xcel Energy replacing a transformer on one of the poles in the alley behind our house. My daughter saw it glowing and sparking this afternoon, so my wife...
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    New Bandsaw Purchase

    Been looking for a Delta bandsaw for some time now. Wife’s family gave me cash for a bandsaw fund for Christmas, so I would have cash in hand when I found one. After searching CL, this one showed up the other day, at it was only 6 miles from where I live. Went and picked it up on Monday night...
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    Bandsaw Wanted

    Looking for a nice full size older bandsaw. 14” Delta or something along those lines. In the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle area or northern New Mexico. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    10" Sliding Miter Saw Recommendations

    Currently have a non-sliding 10" Rigid. Wanting to upgrade. Looking at the Ryobi at Home Depot. Anyone have experience with this saw?
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    Vintage Craftsman Drill Press....

    Got this baby for FREE! <a href="http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/jearl0810/media/IMG_1492_zpsidl4abcu.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj505/jearl0810/IMG_1492_zpsidl4abcu.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_1492_zpsidl4abcu.jpg"/></a> Sears and Roebuck...
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    Beard Comb Issue

    Trying to cut fingers for a beard comb on my table saw using a finger joint jig. Keep getting teeth knocked out and its frustrating the daylights out of me. Working with Red Oak and Hickory. Anyone made one before and have tips against this happening? Thanks
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    Craftsman Bench Grinder 397.19391 Parts

    Have a Craftsman Bench Grinder model 397.19391. Looking for a toggle switch for it, or suitable replacement. Switch is no longer available, just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on a possible replacement. Thanks! - John
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    Scored a deal on a Craftsman Air Hose Reel

    Was sitting at Sears on Saturday while my 4 yr old son was checking out the riding mowers. Looked up my rewards points, and had $30 worth. Decided to get an air hose reel, with an online price of $55, down from $80. Had to buy it online AT Sears to get the price, but in the end, it only cost me...
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    Got Wood???

    As a UPS driver, I am on the road quite a lot. The week before last, I kept seeing this log on the side of the road. Last week, I stopped to pick it up. 2 foot long, probably 5" in diameter. This is what part of it became. Here it is, cut in half. Here are some of the wood planks I cut from it...
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    6-Pack Holder...

    First one I made. Second one, currently drying after shooting with satin poly. Will be filled with beers tomorrow for a birthday gift for sis-in-laws boyfriend. These are the first serious woodworking projects I have done, and just wanted to share with my friends here on the forum. My wife...
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    Childhood Dream Fulfilled....

    My Dad never liked the noise of gas power...So now that I live 1500 miles away in my own house, I finally purchased one...A gas-powered leaf blower. It's the simple things in life. http://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-165-mph-391-CFM-Low-Noise-Handheld-Gas-Blower-PB-250LNAA/203415234
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    Tiller Attachment for Sears Weed Eater....

    Just picked one up online using points. Ended up paying $4.34, with $92 in rewards points. This is going on the FREE $180 weed eater we just picked up from a warranty repair that was not able to be repaired.... I did realize part of the reason Sears (At least in Amarillo) *****, and that is...
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    Snap-On Ratchet Question....

    Have a nice 3/8" Snap-On ratchet that I love to death. It's about 20 years old, which I purchased new. My one 'go-to' ratchet when working on projects. It has the nice 'switch' to go from on/off that is helpful when you're just too dang tired to think anymore on a project. Well, this switch has...
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    Craftsman Wrenches....

    Was at local sears in Amarillo today. Wife took the kids to the car so I could look around in peace. Found a 5-piece combination wrench set with roll pouch on closeout for $2.47. Originally $19.99, marked down to $4.77 and tag on shelf said $2.47. Saw an open box set sitting there and grabbed it...
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    Black & Decker Drill....

    Looking for a 2nd drill for the shop. Have an 18v Rigid now, and rigid impact. Was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the new B&D 20volt line. http://www.blackanddecker.com/power-tools/BDCDE120C.aspx From the website..... What is B&D AUTOSENSE? Is technology that automatically...
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    New Grinder....

    Gotta share this with everyone. Not a big deal, but been waiting for it for a few months. Folks just came to Texas from NJ to visit, and my Dad brought me his Craftsman Bench Grinder. I got it home tonight, and hooked up the shields and put the bulb in....I am pretty dang excited to be getting...
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    First REAL Tool Purchase When I Was Younger

    Just gettiing nostalgic in my 'old' age of 38. I remember buying these wrenches from the snap-on guy in town when I was 18. I was so proud to have purchased snap-on ratchets, and 20 years later they are my go-to tool when needing a ratchet. I also have a set of box wrenches, metric and standard...
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    My Texas Garage....

    After 20 years of being on the internet, finally figured out how to post photos on forums....pretty sad...I've got a 20' x 24' stick built 2-car garage here in Canyon, TX. Pretty messy right now, but I built myself some entertainment shelves today after my in-laws were getting rid of a 15" tv...
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    Weed Killer....

    Was wondering what kind of weed killers you all use. Here in west TX, we've gotten a decent amount of rain, so they are coming up like...well, weeds. I've done the roundup **** before, but I need something both LEGAL and POWERFUL to rid my yard of the bastards. I know there are some kick-****...
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    Craftsman LED Worklight

    http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cordless-rechargeable-work-light-with-35-led/p-03473904000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1 Had two of these, one recently broke. Good work light, and my wife is going to get me another today. Not a bad deal either.
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