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If you looked at my postings you will fail to see any reflection on anyone's character. I merely stated what I did in a somewhat similar circumstance as this is my makeup and upbringing.

If I'm in such a minority here, in what to do in a situation like this, then I'm gone.

Three years ago I bid on, and won, a poorly described Shopsmith on eBay. I bid because it was here in Gainesville. When my son and I got there I realized that the Shopsmith and accessories were worth at least $300 more than my winning bid of $700, so I gave her $1000. It was still a fair and good de...

Maybe he should give the widow a little more money.

I still use a "banquet" type table with the above type of folding legs for sharpening tools while seated. However, this height is too low for working while standing, requiring bending my back and neck, which is uncomfortable for any extended periods of working. I've followed Christopher Sc...

A dust collector needs to do two basic things, keep the velocity at or above 3500 ft/min, and have enough capacity, cu ft/min, to take away the dust & chips as fast as the machine generates them. Capacity is a function of the size of the fan and the HP driving it. A 2 HP dust collector is going ...

A 4" connection on the DC3300 is probably not a good idea. This statement contradicts the deeply ingrained assumption that "the bigger the pipe the better the flow". Consider the fact that testing has shown that the velocity of the airstream has to be at a minimum of 3500 ft/min in or...

Nick Engler has given us some valuable saw blade information;

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Blades.htm

Gary: Many 80T blades have very slight or even negative hook angles for cutting melamine, laminates, and plywood. I have Freud's LU79R HATB blade and it cuts plywood without the slightest tear out, even in today's plywood with very thin veeners. This blade however would be most unsatisfactory for ge...

Actually the original quill feed mechanism and the headstock lock are also used in the DIY option. Note: when you order the DIY tell them whether you have a type "B" or a type "C" headstock so that they will provide the proper switch. While it might be possible to use your old sw...

My best wishes to you.

Heed Dusty's advice. My wife had both knees replaced last year (2010). She religiously followed the therapy and exercise programs and is doing great.