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The weather has turned cold. It has been in the 40's at night. So SWMBO suggested it would be a good idea to insulate the garage door. The washer and dryer are in the garage. Over the years I have used ridged foam 4x8 sheets for various projects. Some that come to mind are, Trailer house skirting, L...

I spent a few winter days in Cedar Rapids that would prohibit shop activity in that building but other than weather it looks like it would make a comfortable work area. Would you insulate it? Would it be secure? I spent 20 winters in Cedar Rapids & it is cold in the winter. You are correct it w...

I have been using part or our garage for my SS and projects. But SWMBO is giving me a hard time because sometimes things get a little messy. This is what Have been looking at for a low cost shop. http://www.wayfair.com/Arrow-Utility-Building-10-x-25-GA1025-NK1227.html

[quote="shipwright"]Robertson all the way (of course I'm Canadian). I don't mind the look of the heads so much. Phillips heads are a little nicer looking but the big gouge beside them where the driver slipped out kind of cancels that out. Paul M[/QUOTE I just did a search on Robertson driv...

jm51 wrote:I like to think of it as a universal jig.


I keep finding non woodworking uses for my SS. .

What type of non woodworking uses have you found for the SS?

Have you found the Biscuit Jointer manual?

I recently purchased a SS that had with it a new in box biscuit jointer attachment with the 11 page parts & instruction manual. I can scan the document & post it or email it to you.

I would like to thank everyone that responded to my post there were many good ideas along with helpful encouragement.

But get organized, read the directions??? I thought they were forbidden by the man code.



PS I wonder how I managed to make the same post twice?

Ed in Tampa wrote:What is SHMBO
I know SWMBO is She Who Must Be Obeyed but I don't know
SHMBO.

Sorry my dyslexia kicked in and spell check didn't catch it.

Just completed the forth SHMBO project on my newly acquired SS. I now understand why there are so many setting idle not being used. I think a personality test should be a taken to make sure a potential buyer has the patience of a saint before a purchase is made. Constant setup & tool changes can...

Just completed the forth SHMBO project on my newly acquired SS. I now understand why there are so many setting idle not being used. I think a personality test should be a taken to make sure a potential buyer has the patience of a saint before a purchase is made. Constant setup & tool changes can...