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June 16, 2003

I am looking for a phenolic resin sanding backer for my 7" Polisher/Sander.  The one made out of Ryertex.  I have seen them on other guy's sanders and I looking for…

June 16, 2003

Hi all -- I'm looking at installing prestained cedar shingles and am thinking of getting a nail gun. Originally I was looking at the Bostitch N64C ($325) or the Hitachi…

June 16, 2003

Hi All, In doing a real simple design for a patio cover that has to be presented to a HMA for approval it occurred to me how col it would…

June 15, 2003

have to retire my delta sidekick table saw due to numerous problems saw is a piece of junk but has a great stand any suggestions? need high accuracy for cabinet…

June 15, 2003

Does the Festo plunging circular saw make any sense, except as a panel cutter?  I own a tablesaw, sliding compound chopper, and want to replace my ancient Sears 7-1/4" circular…

June 14, 2003

I have read many rave reviews about the makita impacts, especially since the review in FHB a while back. The Dewalts featured in that review were middle of the pack,…

June 14, 2003

Can someone point me in the right direction?  I want to research using a 16-gage air stapler firing 7/16" crown staples at 1-1/4" for a flooring job I am planning.…

June 14, 2003

Do any of you wear the Bucket Boss 55039 Builder's Rig Air-Lift bags? I've seen similar suspended bags for a lot more money but can't discern any significant difference in the…

June 14, 2003

I am rebuilding an older Craftsman 12" planer from the day when they made better tools.  It is a real piece of work.  I want to wax the feed table…

June 14, 2003

So...I'm in the shop yesterday fixing tools and I wander over and start playing with my new Makita 10" slider.  I get to looking at that 1" high fence on…