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  0 Thread: Sawstop question
Post: RE: Sawstop question

If it can jump an air gap from the clouds to the ground a small gap in a switch means nothing. I have lost plenty of "dumb" appliances to lightning. All my tools get unplugged.
mongo Woodworking Power Tools 29 3,392 10-05-2023, 09:22 PM
  0 Thread: Need a new cordless drill...recommendations?
Post: RE: Need a new cordless drill...recommendations?

ajkoontz Makita makes drills with metal quality chucks. The black ones are their light duty sub compact drills which are designed to be as light as possible. Like most manufacturers they make diffe...
mongo Woodworking Power Tools 33 4,446 11-13-2022, 11:15 PM
  0 Thread: Makita Finish Nailer
Post: RE: Makita Finish Nailer

Makita can't seem to get the nailers down as much as they do well for other things. Try the Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi) nailers are what they do best.
mongo Woodworking Power Tools 1 485 09-06-2022, 02:27 PM
  0 Thread: 2022 Grizzly Catalog
Post: RE: 2022 Grizzly Catalog

It's happening with anything that has to go into a shipping container.  It's worse when it's less of something.  If you can fit 10 tablesaw then you can add $500 to $1000 each easily. If you have a...
mongo Woodworking Power Tools 24 4,519 02-07-2022, 10:18 PM
  0 Thread: Curious mind wants to know -- Do you buy or make fences
Post: RE: Curious mind wants to know -- Do you buy or ma...

Um... they are blocks of wood for hand tools... I make them. At least I assume the OP was asking about hand tool fences since this is the hand tool section. On my 140 like he has there I even carved...
mongo Woodworking Hand Tools 7 2,357 01-06-2022, 11:56 PM
  0 Thread: Battery Reciprocating Saw
Post: RE: Battery Reciprocating Saw

I have a makita x2 (2 18v battery) Brushless reciprocating saw that is a beast and lasts and lasts. But its not light cheap or vibration free. Also good blades make a huge difference.
mongo Woodworking Power Tools 20 3,843 01-01-2022, 09:11 PM
  0 Thread: I'm torn on which router
Post: RE: I'm torn on which router

I have owned both and chose the LN over the veritas for both the large and small.  If you hold it properly the ergonomics are actually better on the LN large router IMO.  Don't palm the knobs curl you...
mongo Woodworking Hand Tools 20 5,288 08-14-2021, 09:47 PM
  0 Thread: Lie Nielsen tool production and COVID
Post: RE: Lie Nielsen tool production and COVID

This was back in March.  Basically they have been producing as fast as the circumstances will allow.  They were required to shut down for 3 months at the same time demand increased exponentially. h...
mongo Woodworking Hand Tools 15 7,288 07-07-2021, 03:00 PM
  0 Thread: Favorite paring chisels
Post: RE: Favorite paring chisels

Huge fan of the Blue Spruce.  The 1.5 pairing chisel is probably my favorite tool in my tool box.  I use it nearly every time I am in the shop.  Be aware you will probably have to wait a bit for the c...
mongo Woodworking Hand Tools 10 3,261 04-29-2021, 04:20 PM
  0 Thread: Small Mortise chisels
Post: RE: Small Mortise chisels

Thanks for the info!
mongo Woodworking Hand Tools 12 3,530 03-30-2021, 09:04 AM
  0 Thread: Small Mortise chisels
Post: RE: Small Mortise chisels

Stunning chisels.  Having just made a significantly less pretty 1/32 detail chisel I am impressed with how nicely you got those to come out and heat treat.  Which steel did you use?
mongo Woodworking Hand Tools 12 3,530 03-29-2021, 06:23 PM
  0 Thread: Home made carcass saw question
Post: RE: Home made carcass saw question

I have nothing to add on the saw but nice to hear you are doing good Peter. :D
mongo Woodworking Hand Tools 16 4,700 03-27-2021, 12:02 PM
  0 Thread: Badaxe sash saw and festool Jig saw foe sale-
Post: RE: Badaxe sash saw and festool Jig saw foe sale-

Bad axe sold pending payment... Jig saw sold pending payment.
mongo Tool Swap N' Sell 2 824 01-14-2021, 04:15 PM
  0 Thread: Badaxe sash saw and festool Jig saw foe sale-
Post: RE: Badaxe sash saw and festool Jig saw foe sale-

Festool ps 300 eq jigsae for sale- $175 Shipped 48 Contiguous United States. payment via paypal. NO SYSTAINER Includes jigsaw, cord, circle cutting jig, and a few extra splinter guards. https...
mongo Tool Swap N' Sell 2 824 01-14-2021, 11:42 AM
  0 Thread: Badaxe sash saw and festool Jig saw foe sale-
Post: Badaxe sash saw and festool Jig saw foe sale-

For sale Badaxe Sash saw 12 ppi hybrid filed .025 plate walnut handle large size. http://www.badaxetoolworks.com/14-inch-Sash-tenon-back-saw.php Minor blemishes and patia from use and moving aro...
mongo Tool Swap N' Sell 2 824 01-14-2021, 11:32 AM
  0 Thread: WTB LN planes
Post: RE: WTB LN planes

Hey Bryan, I have a barely used LN LAJ and toothing blade I was about to list. Seems your private messages are off. If you are interested please send me a PM. If I don't hear from you by tomorrow m...
mongo Tool Swap N' Sell 3 1,355 01-05-2021, 06:28 PM
  0 Thread: Veritas Large shoulder plane $190
Post: RE: Veritas Large shoulder plane $190

mongo Wrote: (12-16-2020, 10:20 PM) -- For sale Veritas shoulder plane large.  In good condition with some minor patina from use and time.  Originally purchased as a "second " but I could never find ...
mongo Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,099 12-18-2020, 08:39 AM
  0 Thread: Veritas Large shoulder plane $190
Post: Veritas Large shoulder plane $190

For sale Veritas shoulder plane large. In good condition with some minor patina from use and time. Originally purchased as a "second " but I could never find anything wrong as is typical of their qu...
mongo Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,099 12-16-2020, 10:20 PM
  0 Thread: Diamond stone question
Post: RE: Diamond stone question

I have heard a lot of issues with the xxf on other forums. I also never felt it gave an edge as fine as my waterstones and I don't like how stropping dulls the corners on chisels. I have since swi...
mongo Woodworking Hand Tools 14 4,256 12-16-2020, 09:50 PM
  0 Thread: WANT TO TRADE: Lie Nielsen 140 Skew Block Plane: FINALLY FOUND ONE!
Post: RE: WANT TO TRADE: Lie Nielsen 140 Skew Block Plan...

Neither did I Cian untill someone talked me into trying one. Now I "need" them both :D
mongo Tool Swap N' Sell 18 5,870 11-19-2020, 06:10 PM

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