Search Results
Post Author Forum Replies Views Posted [asc]
  0 Thread: LED Shop Lights on Sale at Costco
Post: RE: LED Shop Lights on Sale at Costco

Stwood_ Wrote: (07-05-2018, 04:10 PM) -- Dual tube, or single? I can't tell from the picture -- Dual
meikj Woodworking 21 13,700 07-05-2018, 04:26 PM
  0 Thread: LED Shop Lights on Sale at Costco
Post: RE: LED Shop Lights on Sale at Costco

fredhargis Wrote: (07-05-2018, 05:45 AM) -- Those are the lights (Costco) I used in my shop. I got them last year during the same sale, and couldn't be happier. Compared to the flourescents I planned...
meikj Woodworking 21 13,700 07-05-2018, 09:36 AM
  0 Thread: Wood in Charlotte, NC area
Post: RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area

Dave, that looks really cool! Definitely on my short list of places to visit.
meikj Woodworking 20 11,129 06-26-2018, 02:46 PM
  0 Thread: Wood in Charlotte, NC area
Post: RE: Wood in Charlotte, NC area

meikj Wrote: (06-22-2018, 11:03 AM) -- Folks, I recently moved from Chicago to Charlotte, NC and am looking for a source of wood.  I got used to running in to Owl Hardwoods if I needed anything sp...
meikj Woodworking 20 11,129 06-26-2018, 10:53 AM
  0 Thread: Wood in Charlotte, NC area
Post: Wood in Charlotte, NC area

Folks, I recently moved from Chicago to Charlotte, NC and am looking for a source of wood.  I got used to running in to Owl Hardwoods if I needed anything special (I know, somewhat pricey but the s...
meikj Woodworking 20 11,129 06-22-2018, 11:03 AM
  Smile Thread: Weekend tool gloat
Post: Weekend tool gloat

Picked these up at the Liberty Antique Festival this weekend. Hardcover, like new.  Only a few pencil notes inside.  And more Starrett...
meikj Woodworking Hand Tools 1 2,051 05-03-2018, 09:06 PM
  0 Thread: Scroll saw - Chicago area
Post: RE: Scroll saw - Chicago area

bmich Wrote: (01-18-2018, 09:35 PM) -- Do you still have the scroll saw? -- No buyers, so I ended up taking it with me to North Carolina.
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 7 4,841 01-19-2018, 10:56 AM
  0 Thread: Scroll saw - Chicago area
Post: RE: Scroll saw - Chicago area

Sent you a PM earlier this week. I'm in Buffalo Grove.
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 7 4,841 08-13-2017, 12:07 PM
  0 Thread: Scroll saw - Chicago area
Post: RE: Shop tools for sale - Chicago area - prices re...

Bump for the weekend!
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 7 4,841 08-11-2017, 03:56 PM
  0 Thread: Scroll saw - Chicago area
Post: RE: Shop tools for sale - Chicago area - prices re...

Bump for price reduction
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 7 4,841 08-09-2017, 06:50 AM
  0 Thread: Scroll saw - Chicago area
Post: Scroll saw - Chicago area

This is a combined post of a few individual items.  I didn't realize that I should bundle things together!  I was unable to delete the other posts for some reason, so I'm sticking everything here agai...
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 7 4,841 08-08-2017, 01:25 PM
  0 Thread: Delta Bandsaw - Chicago area
Post: Delta Bandsaw - Chicago area

Delta 28-276 14" bandsaw.  Works great!  Upgraded with Carter Ball Bearing guides, Kreg fence with resaw attachment, heavy duty mobile base.  Recently replaced tires.  Have extra throat inserts.  Seve...
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 3 2,728 08-08-2017, 10:16 AM
  0 Thread: Rockler Mobile Base - Chicago area
Post: Rockler Mobile Base - Chicago area

Rockler mobile base.  You can make it virtually any size by changing the wood length.  Currently sized for a Delta bandsaw, I think.  $25, local pickup only!
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,276 08-08-2017, 09:21 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt Planer - Chicago area
Post: RE: Dewalt Planer - Chicago area

PM returned - Sale Pending
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 3 1,910 08-08-2017, 09:13 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt Planer - Chicago area
Post: Dewalt Planer - Chicago area

Dewalt 733 Planer.  Good condition, works great.  Includes unopened extra set of knives.  Dust hood.  Added Wixey digital planer depth gauge.  $100. Pics added for posterity.  It's a bit dusty, but...
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 3 1,910 08-08-2017, 08:26 AM
  0 Thread: Craftsman Scroll Saw - Chicago area
Post: Craftsman Scroll Saw - Chicago area

Craftsman 16" scroll saw.  Good condition, works great.  Minor tarnishing on table.  $75.  Local pick up only! -- John
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,523 08-08-2017, 08:22 AM
  0 Thread: Ridgid Jointer - Chicago area
Post: Ridgid Jointer - Chicago area

Square base classic Ridgid jointer.  Works great, some minor rust marks on infeed table.  Comes with extra Freud blades, blade setting jig.  Nice mobile base. $350 Local pickup only.  Have to ge...
meikj Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,915 08-07-2017, 06:36 PM
  0 Thread: Biggish tools - sell or move?
Post: RE: Biggish tools - sell or move?

Well, got a contract on the house in Chicago.  Now I really have to figure things out, including where to move to :-) -- John
meikj Woodworking Power Tools 28 13,240 07-25-2017, 08:43 PM
  0 Thread: Biggish tools - sell or move?
Post: RE: Biggish tools - sell or move?

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (07-21-2017, 12:28 PM) -- A few thoughts here Are you selling the stuff hoping the wife will let you buy better and new when you get there? or You do not like what you h...
meikj Woodworking Power Tools 28 13,240 07-24-2017, 08:41 PM
  0 Thread: Biggish tools - sell or move?
Post: RE: Biggish tools - sell or move?

We started originally looking more in the RDU area, but air travel is much better for me from CLT, and there are few basements in RTP area for some reason.  I want to have space for a shop, so a walko...
meikj Woodworking Power Tools 28 13,240 07-21-2017, 10:35 AM

Product Recommendations

Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work around the shop. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality.