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    Beginner wood lathe recommendation

    I got my wife the Delta Midi, she was turning alot of spinning spindles on it. I use it for smaller items, Pens etc, and turned 20 large architectural acorn finials for a local home renovation with it. I usually turn on a Shopsmith Mk 510 system, it works great as a lathe. They can be gotten for...
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    What is this "vise"?

    If I were closer, I'd drive there and buy that in a heartbeat
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    Brush Cutter/Bush Hog Options

    I would hire/rent a skid steer with a flail mower for the first mowing. Then get a tow behind to keep it down.
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    My first knife block

    Very nice work
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    Antique sewing machine base

    From Google The Davis Sewing Machine company has a fascinating history. According to the International Sewing Machine Collectors Society, it began in Watertown, New York when investors back Job Davis to begin manufacturing his sewing machine design in 1868. The company became a strong local...
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    Antique sewing machine base

    Looks like a Davis Machine base.
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    First time making a freehand routed sign

    Did you run that through a planer or sand it ?
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    Vise-a-Palooza.

    Damn, only about 70 miles from me
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    Tool ID

    Did he do alot of chainsaw work ? Look like chain rivet tools to me.
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    How does a Bisesmeyer T-square fence mount on the back of a saw?

    Nothing. On my UniSaw it has no mount on back and hangs past the saw table several (6) inches. My saw, table, and fence all came together, new when I bought the package deal.
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    Cost to move my 4-post lift 500 miles?

    My friend was quoted $1000 for less than a 10 mile move for his.
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    What do you use Vise Grips For

    Locking the garage door
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    Improving visibility for driving on/off 4 post lift

    I use a 4ft round mirror from an old dressing table someone was throwing away in front of my lift. My F150 barely fits also.
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    For mechanics: 6 point and 12 point sockets

    If you're working on motorcycles, you will need a 10mm 12 point for brake caliper bolts.
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    For those that keep losing 10mm sockets

    Love the warning on that package
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    Hello from IL

    Also welcome from West Central Illinois
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    New Guy - Illinois

    Welcome from downstate, I'm about 30 miles west of Springfield
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    Shop Smith owners are they a good purchase ?

    The table itself is small, but they have extensions that expand the surface area. I bought a model 510 in 1988, and later converted it to the model 520. The t/s function is IMO the weak point, the table moves up and down, not the blade. So any adjustment, you have to also raise/lower the...
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    Height for Router Table

    Mine is also built into the table of my saw, i can use the fence for either tool
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    What is your favorite X in one Screwdriver

    Yes, I have one of those too.
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