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Gene Howe wrote: I do have a big problem when people are forced to purchase a product they may not need or want, regardless of the "social good".

What about car insurance? AFAIK, every state requires some in order to drive a car.

Mine arrived today and they need to replace that spell chucker they used.

I subscribe to Woodsmith, Wood and just started one for ShopNotes. I recently bought the Woodsmith & ShopNotes DVD libraries. It sure is nice to be able to find something quickly without going through a stack of magazines or have to get a back issue. I can now just print the pages as needed and ...

The 1981 Mark V 500 that I inherited has a purchase date of 9/8/81 on the warranty card. The table doesn't have the second slot and isn't shown in manual. In the PTWFE book, there is one photo showing the second slot and it's the one showing the blade guard.

I ordered and received a set of 1, 2, 3 blocks. I assume all the holes are to lessen their weight. But, what are the threaded holes for?:confused: Another question: Why are they sold in sets of two? I suppose that, were I a machinist, I would know both answers. I'll bet one of you guys know.:D On t...

Everyone seems to think that there isn't a Start button in Win8. There are two hidden start buttons on the desktop, put the mouse in the lower left corner or the two right side corners on the slide out menu. All they do is switch between the tile screen and desktop. For printers, in add printer, use...