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  0 Thread: How to bandsaw mill a small cherry log?
Post: RE: How to bandsaw mill a small cherry log?

iclark Wrote: (04-28-2023, 04:15 PM) -- Know anyone who turns? That can be some beautiful wood for peppermills and bowls. With that large a diameter trunk, you might even be able to do end-grain boxe...
SpiderDave Woodworking 5 908 04-29-2023, 07:07 PM
  0 Thread: How to bandsaw mill a small cherry log?
Post: How to bandsaw mill a small cherry log?

Hiya fellas. I just cut down a wild cherry tree. I'm not 100% sure if it is considered wild or not, but they sprout up out here all the time from the birds and squirrels.  Small red/yellow cherries, l...
SpiderDave Woodworking 5 908 04-28-2023, 02:20 PM
  0 Thread: 10% Coupon
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jaustin Wrote: (04-29-2019, 08:16 PM) -- Got it thanks for the code. -- Anytime!
SpiderDave Tool Swap N' Sell 6 3,478 04-30-2019, 03:14 PM
  0 Thread: 10% Coupon
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jaustin Wrote: (04-29-2019, 10:19 AM) -- Could I get one of the codes? I know they are expired. According to grizzly, they said that the would still take it if it expired. -- Hiya Justin, I PM'd yo...
SpiderDave Tool Swap N' Sell 6 3,478 04-29-2019, 02:24 PM
  0 Thread: Why 6" ducting?
Post: RE: Why 6" ducting?

Beautiful shop... one could eat off that floor! Looks cleaner than my house.
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 16 6,175 04-26-2019, 02:07 PM
  Thumbs Up Thread: Your 3 HP DC's power consumption?
Post: RE: Your 3 HP DC's power consumption?

Alan S Wrote: (04-25-2019, 09:46 PM) -- You got an expert answer from TDKPE.  All I want to add is that the motor is closest to a no-load condition (where it consumes almost no power) when the blast ...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 13 6,317 04-26-2019, 02:02 PM
  0 Thread: Your 3 HP DC's power consumption?
Post: RE: Your 3 HP DC's power consumption?

I do have a meter, but my DC Unit's not installed yet. I almost have everything now to get going on it. I've been hesitant about having something that big running so much and driving my electricity ...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 13 6,317 04-25-2019, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: Your 3 HP DC's power consumption?
Post: Your 3 HP DC's power consumption?

Surely this has come up, but I couldn't find much.  I have a 3HP dust collector and nothing to compare to, as this is my first.  I was wondering from those of you who have dust collectors out there.  ...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 13 6,317 04-24-2019, 04:06 PM
  0 Thread: 10% Coupon
Post: 10% Coupon

I have a 10% coupon for Grizzly, one time use Valid 04/23/2019 - 04/26/2019, I don't think it's exclusive to me (no guarantees) but if you can use it before the time runs out, PM me and I'll send you ...
SpiderDave Tool Swap N' Sell 6 3,478 04-24-2019, 03:12 PM
  0 Thread: Why 6" ducting?
Post: RE: Why 6" ducting?

Thanks guys, 6" seems the way to go. I agree I don't have to use it because it's there, but couldn't help but wonder that since it is, why not, yuh know? :-) Sounds like it could backfire since my b...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 16 6,175 04-24-2019, 03:04 PM
  0 Thread: Why 6" ducting?
Post: RE: Why 6" ducting?

Cian Wrote: (04-23-2019, 07:11 PM) -- Here's a good start: https://www.oneida-air.com/blog/how-to-select-the-correct-duct-diameter I'm traveling at the moment, but I'm sure others will chime in t...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 16 6,175 04-23-2019, 11:58 PM
  0 Thread: Why 6" ducting?
Post: Why 6" ducting?

I kinda have ideas from what I've read.   But I was hoping you guys n' gals could help me to understand this better before I go put my system all together and wonder if it could've been better if I to...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 16 6,175 04-23-2019, 06:38 PM
  0 Thread: Dust Collector Pipe Reduction
Post: RE: Dust Collector Pipe Reduction

jteneyck Wrote: (04-16-2019, 07:41 PM) -- Not throwing stones at what you did, but suggesting others proceed with caution about using 30 gauge metal ducting.  If your DC produces can produce 10" or s...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 17 7,729 04-18-2019, 01:51 PM
  0 Thread: Dust Collector Pipe Reduction
Post: RE: Dust Collector Pipe Reduction

Thanks fredhargis, I wanted to make sure that by the time my pipe reaches the tool it wasn't a disappointment after all this.  I'm learning a lot about my choice of words here.  By DC unit, I meant th...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 17 7,729 04-16-2019, 04:19 PM
  0 Thread: Where does the positive pressure begin on a Dust Collector?
Post: RE: Where does the positive pressure begin on a Du...

Mike in kc Wrote: (04-14-2019, 08:09 AM) -- I agree.    This places all the shop ducting in negative pressure, so there is no "blow out" from the seams.   This arrangement also keeps all the big piec...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 11 4,914 04-16-2019, 03:36 PM
  0 Thread: Dust Collector Pipe Reduction
Post: RE: Dust Collector Pipe Reduction

I should've asked if the reduction of the Shop Fox 8" pipe to the Cyclone's 6 1/4" connector was going to be okay for my DC unit? All other numbers match up, but I wasn't sure about reducing the pipe ...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 17 7,729 04-12-2019, 06:56 PM
  0 Thread: Where does the positive pressure begin on a Dust Collector?
Post: RE: Where does the positive pressure begin on a Du...

Okay, I'll seal every single seam not matter what then. Certainly cant hurt, right? I would like to also just have the cyclone, barrel and pipe it outside also. Seems the best method to me. Thanks...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 11 4,914 04-12-2019, 06:40 PM
  0 Thread: Dust Collector Pipe Reduction
Post: RE: Dust Collector Pipe Reduction

Reading my post, I really could've worded that better. I was trying to keep it short, but you all got what I was asking anyway, thank you! I was worried about the flow still being adequate if I used...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 17 7,729 04-12-2019, 05:59 PM
  0 Thread: .5 micron filter question
Post: RE: .5 micron filter question

Yup, my shops heated. And with an electric furnace that only handles it just so. It had a lot to do with keeping the heat and money inside, but it doesn't sound like it's worth it. My hands also have...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 13 8,841 04-12-2019, 05:44 PM
  0 Thread: .5 micron filter question
Post: .5 micron filter question

I've been considering an air filter for my dust collector, instead of piping outside. Mainly just because of the winter months and wanting to keep the heat inside best I can. I keep reading that it's ...
SpiderDave Woodworking Power Tools 13 8,841 04-11-2019, 04:41 PM

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