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  • messmaker
    Veteran Member
    • May 2004
    • 1495
    • RICHMOND, KY, USA.
    • Ridgid 2424

    Harbor Freight Products

    I think this will work well. Now, if everyone can find it.
    spellling champion Lexington region 1982
  • Mr__Bill
    Veteran Member
    • May 2007
    • 2096
    • Tacoma, WA
    • BT3000

    #2
    Have to say I really like the small F clamps, expecially with a discount. But the wooden handled ones it seems are being replaced with ones that have a soft grip handle. Both kinds look a lot like the Woodcraft ones, even to the point of thinking they use the same castings.

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    • Ed62
      The Full Monte
      • Oct 2006
      • 6022
      • NW Indiana
      • BT3K

      #3
      I like this idea. I'll give a thumbs up for the metal 6" digital calipers. I also like the small F clamps.

      Ed
      Do you know about kickback? Ray has a good writeup here... https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...mare-explained

      For a kickback demonstration video http://www.metacafe.com/watch/910584...demonstration/

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      • dlminehart
        Veteran Member
        • Jul 2003
        • 1829
        • San Jose, CA, USA.

        #4
        I've had OK results from the set of forstner bits, hammer drill, band saw, dust collector, sandpaper-on-foam blocks, purple air brad gun, 6" digital calipers, pop-up photo tent. Jury still out on the mortising machine. Tried and returned the Bosch-like saber saw.
        - David

        “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” -- Oscar Wilde

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        • jhart
          Veteran Member
          • Feb 2004
          • 1715
          • Minneapolis, MN, USA.
          • BT3100

          #5
          Hey, looks like we're getting a few into the group. Now we need to get some imput.
          Joe
          "All things are difficult before they are easy"

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          • jhart
            Veteran Member
            • Feb 2004
            • 1715
            • Minneapolis, MN, USA.
            • BT3100

            #6
            Have had good results from the 2 hp dust collector, 6" calipers and a small trailer. Also bought some of the "third hand" helpers that seem to work well, although I have not used them that much.
            Joe
            "All things are difficult before they are easy"

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            • Ed62
              The Full Monte
              • Oct 2006
              • 6022
              • NW Indiana
              • BT3K

              #7
              I also have one of those 4'X8' foldable trailers. It's one of the best things I've ever bought. I think it runs around $200.00 on sale, and it's great for moving a washer and dryer, or sheet goods from the Borg.
              Do you know about kickback? Ray has a good writeup here... https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...mare-explained

              For a kickback demonstration video http://www.metacafe.com/watch/910584...demonstration/

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              • jhart
                Veteran Member
                • Feb 2004
                • 1715
                • Minneapolis, MN, USA.
                • BT3100

                #8
                Just made a run to HF yesterday. Hadn't been in a while. picked up an additional rubber air hose, some end couplers, a box each of chip brushes and a few other small items. Love just going up and down the aisles and thinking about how I could put some of the items to use. Always seem to pick up something when I go.
                Joe
                "All things are difficult before they are easy"

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                • Mr__Bill
                  Veteran Member
                  • May 2007
                  • 2096
                  • Tacoma, WA
                  • BT3000

                  #9
                  I think most of my air hose and parts are from HF. I got a regulator with filter and oiler, it's the mossy green one. That was a bad deal, the filter canisters never seated well and would leek after under pressure for a day or so. So now it's just a regulator. Next time I am in the neighborhood I may have to get the more expensive version.

                  I have to be careful with the, just walk through and see what I could use, and try to only get what is on my list and perhaps something I forgot and I'll put a doller cap on what I will spend there each trip, as I do at Woodcraft.

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                  • jhart
                    Veteran Member
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 1715
                    • Minneapolis, MN, USA.
                    • BT3100

                    #10
                    Ed mentioned the foldup trailer he got and likes. I was really looking at that one also, but do to space, I ended up with the little one (about 4 X 4). Mainly got it to haul a large snowblower around to my apartments, and it works super for that, with a couple of homemade ramps for on/off.
                    Eventually made some sides all around and use it for hauling stuff to the dump when needed. Hang the siges on the garage wall, and am able to put the trailer tilted up on its end to basically stand up straight to store.
                    Good trailer and would buy it again.
                    Joe
                    "All things are difficult before they are easy"

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                    • jhart
                      Veteran Member
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 1715
                      • Minneapolis, MN, USA.
                      • BT3100

                      #11
                      Good link here

                      Use this forum to post info about a great bargain you have found on any woodworking related item. Please be aware that posts in this forum will be deleted once they expire or if they are found to be unworthy. Please, no "gloats" unless it is a deal that others can get. The items posted should be new and/or refurbished merchandise, and must be available to more that just the posting individual. Also, suffecient information should be included that would allow an individual to find the item, preferably on the web or through a local store.
                      Joe
                      "All things are difficult before they are easy"

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                      • messmaker
                        Veteran Member
                        • May 2004
                        • 1495
                        • RICHMOND, KY, USA.
                        • Ridgid 2424

                        #12
                        I suspect now that spring is here, this will heat up a bit.
                        spellling champion Lexington region 1982

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                        • tjr
                          Established Member
                          • Oct 2008
                          • 167
                          • at the falls of the Ohio
                          • BT3000 (1 3/4 of them)

                          #13
                          Now that summer is near, here's an odd one: The micro butane torch (42099) works well for lighting fireworks fuses, much less likely than aim-n-flames or cigarette lighters to blow out from wind and lasts longer on a fill. Worth the 5 or 6 bucks even if used only a couple times.

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                          • dbhost
                            Slow and steady
                            • Apr 2008
                            • 9209
                            • League City, Texas
                            • Ryobi BT3100

                            #14
                            I have the Central Machinery #347036 Cast Iron Lathe with reversible head. This is basically a Jet JWL-1236 with the switch moved from the left leg to the lathe head stock, and a coat of green paint.

                            Only issues I have is. #1. It is relatively light for a floor model lathe. Build a proper lathe stand / bench for it. and #2. The centers are quite aligned. Adjustment is easy though. http://www.newwoodworker.com/turning/alignpnts.html
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                            • dbhost
                              Slow and steady
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 9209
                              • League City, Texas
                              • Ryobi BT3100

                              #15
                              The Central Machinery #97869 2Hp Dust collector is a great buy as well... Much more accurate ratings than the prior so called 2HP model.
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