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December 11, 2002

Back in the early '70s I bought a R.A.K. Products, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis Strate-Cut aluminum straightedge set, in fact two sets. Each set consists of 2 aluminum straight edges 3…

December 10, 2002

I haven't used a lot of nail guns and am wondering if there are disadvantages to an angled trim nailer that I'm not aware of. Seems to me the angled…

December 10, 2002

Who collects what? Most of you know I collect hammers and antique bevels. Anyone collect old saws, planes, chissels, or other tools? Bob "Rather be a hammer than a nail"…

December 9, 2002

I have an old Makita 14" miter box and have been looking seriously at the sliders available nowdays.  So the other day I'm thinking about the compound miter boxes that…

December 8, 2002

Has anyone used a Dingo?  Look like a great machine for tight access jobs.  I have not had any hands on experience, but I watched as the rep. dug a…

December 7, 2002

1.  Is it ok to use my standard Craftsman sockets when driving lag screws, or should I buy impact sockets?  My guess is that the little Makita doesn't develop enough…

December 7, 2002

Hello, I own a Graco XR-7 airless and am having problems with it.  It takes forever to build up pressure, then after I spray about 6 feet it is dead. …

December 7, 2002

I've got one of those sliding DeWalt miter saws that's about two years old.  I like it in general, BUT -- the position of the dust pick-up is a complete…

December 7, 2002

I'm considering a panel saw for my small shop.  I'm wondering how the quality of the cuts compare to that of a table saw in terms of straightness, tear out,…

December 6, 2002

No answer to my post over at FWW/Knots forum so I'll try you guys (maybe more appropriate here anyway). I have a LS1013 SCMS and ordered the Dewalt DW723 stand…