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    I agree completely as the price is way to high.
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    I do not understand the need for a bleeder. With dust collectors, if you constrict it wit a small diameter hose, it draws less amps. The larger the hose the more cfm it sucks and higher amperage. If only know if this works for vacuums or not. Below is a graph of data from my dust collector. As you make the pipe or hose smaller less air can go thru it and the flow, cfm, goes down as does the current.
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    I built a dust collection system in 2013 for my Hegner and connected to a Festool CT26. It has worked very well.
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    Sorry as there are no plans, I just kind of built it to fit my Shopsmith and took ideas from a bunch of places. It was not difficult.
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    One can do almost anything by hand but a Sand-Flee type tool makes it easier. One use I have found is with boxes. When I make small boxes with finger joints or dovetails it works great to sand the corners down. I spent maybe $50 to make my sander as it was wood and hardware store stuff. Could it be done by hand....certainly. However, as I get older and with arthritis, I do less work like that by hand.
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    There are still two models being sold on the RJR website. Here are some pictures of the one I made and works on my Shopsmith. It is great for some work. I use it when making boxes, puzzles, and a lot of other things. I would not pay what they cost for a real one but this one did not cost much. The sanding drum is a piece of PVC pipe with wooden ends. The top is adjustable to change how much is sanded and there is dust collection inside of it. With the Shopsmith, I can vary the speed of the sanding drum. I also use the Shopsmith with pneumatic sanding drums, sanding mops and many other sanding items.
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    Would I buy one...probably not. But it is a unique tool and does some amazing things. It costs the same as a new Hegner.
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    So you in the bottom of the fretwork across it? What grit abrasive do you use?
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    I looked at them but the price was too high. I built my own that is powered by my Shopsmith and comes in handy at times.
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    Nice job !!
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    I think you should go and walk through to see what they have. F you buy something beware that they have good coupons. They also have a reasonable website.
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    Not all LED bulbs can be dimmed. I read the info on the two with links and it did not mention if they were dimmable.
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    I doubt if a comparative review would help as everyone's eyes are different along with the type of glasses you wear and the distance you are from your workpiece. Many times a store will have one on display that you can try. I could feel the difference and comfort of using between different ones. The HF ones made my eyes hurt. I tried an Ottlite in a Joann Fabric Store and another brand at a Hobby Lobby.
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    There is a pretty big difference in the optical quality of magnifying lamps. I had a HF and hurt my eyes. I got an Ottlite and much happier. Your eyes will tell you which one is best.
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    Trust us, the Quick clamp is the way to go. There is a stop at the back of it to position the blade. I also have a different handle on mine.
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    Nice find and great saw.
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    I sand the surface first with 220-320 and wipe clean as it helps with adhesion. I use mainly blue 3m tape and 33M77 to adhere the pattern. But the choice of pattern mounting system is also depend on the project. I would do it one way for fretwork but different for puzzles, Intarsia, etc.
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    Unfortunately, I am certain that the picture is copyrighted and as such sharing even for free is not allowed. When in doubt, I do not share art work.
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    Yes, like any tool, I check for square. Drafting squares or triangles are typically accurate but good to check.
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    The Miterset is a precision tool. If you are cutting a lot of segments for turning, it is great. For setting a 45 angle, a good drafting square will work great and much cheaper.
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    I went to a Steam and Power Show yesterday and they had a lot of old steam powered machinery and old gas powered engines. I saw this gas powered scroll saw and decided I had to post it. It was running on a 1 hp gas engine.
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    I have been doing something similar but using a tooth pick. A small bit of CA followed by a small amount of accelerator. I will now be very careful. Glad it is healing so well.
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    I am kind of surprised at some of the comments. I have several pieces of wood that I am saving for the right project. They have something special about them...a beautiful piece of Koa, Tiger striped maple,Birds Eye Maple, etc. Eventually, I will make a box, Intarsia, puzzle or something else. The pieces are not big enough for a cabinet or table I guess I am the so called guilty party in someone's mind. I do not really understand the comments or the need for them. I am sorry you do not have room but nothing I can do about that.
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    Brenda... I think you should see a doctor. A large burn is an invite for serious infection.
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    CA glue is very handy but you have to be careful. Both the CA glue and accelerator can be hazardous to skin, eyes and breathing. Hope you heal quickly.
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