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If you're near Pearland, Texas, you might want to watch this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291389018437?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

..... Did anyone see the TV show about the place that makes thousands and thousands of pins for timber frame buildings? They were working in about 4" to 6" of shavings on the floor and almost never cleaned them up. They said that it was nice and soft... :D..... Matthias Wandel said he alw...

While shopping for hand saws, I see more and more saws, particularly "Japanese" saws that cut only on the back stroke. I'm sure some of you are using these. Is there an advantage to cutting only on the back stroke? How long did it take to get accustomed to it, and to make an accurate cut? ...

Here in PA, a working Mark V that age including all that came with it when it was new, plus a Band saw would sell for about $350. Other areas of the country could be more or possibly less.

Jim

If you have the SS DC3300 you could add this handle to it.

Welcome to the gang Steve. I got my 7 last summer. You're only regret will be that you didn't get one sooner.

Don't be afraid to ask questions. There is a wealth of knowledge here.

Be sure to tend to that honeydo list. You're going to be wanting more tools

Jim

I just might be there Al. I can let you know for sure on Friday. What time do you plan to be there on Saturday?

mountainbreeze wrote:That's pretty cool. What is the maximum thickness it can cut through?

I haven't been able to find that on their web site. They list a maximum thickness that will fit in the various Epilog models, but no mention of max depth of cut. I'll ask my son when he gets home.

I am impressed that a High School shop would have that level of sophistication. They are quite expensive machines. Paul I'm told it was donated anonymously by an alumni. The only stipulation being that it is made available to all high school students. My son informed me that although the machine is...

I recently posted about new equipment in my sons shop class at school. http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15984 Dusty commented "I am pleased to hear that there are schools that still teach shop classes as part of the school curriculum." Our school requires two Indus...