Any woodworkers?

I havent worked with much epoxy but you do have to be patient

 

Yeah it does take time to harden up. I want to mess with it more when i get a good tool box bench and get another table saw/ compound saw...

 

"Spalted" woods in any specis are nice too but not as strong as normal

 

Yep long as it wasnt torquing the board it would be fine...

 

I miss my table saw...

 

Found a used chopsaw but it was with a large bench but he wouldnt separate them

 

U got a lathe at your new place yet

I need to commission a salt grinder lol

 

Not yet. I do have this set premade, just need to install the kits

 

Its not top heavy just a weird angle

 

Those look really nice but I have some wormy chestnut stock I’d like to use

 

Ok cool! Id say maybe this year ill get another lathe

 

I need to get a good bench then work on power tools.

 

cant hurt to try that’s for sure. Maybe I put in a disclaimer that the customer also need to bring a piece as a trial run. I’ll probably make an ad soon and will take it on when I got more time. Just curious if any of you are doing it already.

 

Anyone tried to make their own plantation shutters? I ordered some stuff off Amazon while drinking last night. I may have to try my hand at this.

$62 Rockler 3-1/2” H x 1/2 Shank Shutter Louver Bit – Shank Router Bit Cutter for Louvered Shutters – Shank Door Knife Louver Style Router Bit – High-Quality Router Hardware and Tools for Shutter System

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SYFN2A8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$150 Rockler 3-1/2'' Movable Louver Template Set Shutters for Windows Outside & Inside – Fixed or Movable Louvered Shutters Jig - Window Shutters Interior Kit w/Stile jig, Louver jig, 3/32'' Bit

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXL6YWI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Stationary Sander Question

I am looking to add a stationary belt/disc sander to my shop. Currently, Rockler has Jet units on sale (10% off) so I think now is the time.

I don't own any Jet equipment, but from what I hear, they make decent stuff.

I am debating between 2 machines - JSG-96 and JSG-6DC. Both have a 6"x48" belt. The smaller one has a 9" disc, 3/4 HP, and 110V. The larger one has a 12" disc, 1 1/2 HP, and 220V.

I have 220V in my shop, so that is not an issue. I anticipate using the belt more than the disc, but that may change. I think 3/4 HP is sufficient, but more is always better.

The table in front of the 9" disc is smaller, and appears to be not nearly as solidly mounted. (Like cheap plastic.)

Does anyone have any real world experience with either of these?

And any suggestions as to which one to get?

Thanks.

 

I guess depends what you are doing but id rather have over power than under. I had a Jet tablesaw I bought it used but its was a workhorse. If you have lots of big projects id go big

 

For those of you that have not experienced the joy derived by changing the knives on an older style delta planer, A 10 pound sledge hammer might not be the recommended tool but it sure is the most satisfying.

needless to say I’m in the market for a new Lunchbox style planer if anyone has a suggestion.

 

I had a delta. I bought used so dont know if it was ever exactly right

 

it fell down the stairs several times and landed on a sledge hammer, I honestly dont know how it happened!