OzarkSawdust

How is Grizzly equipment for quality and build? Looking for decent quality at a good price, not just cheapest (junk) or top price point (can't afford) . On line they seem to have decent prices and a wide range of equipment. They have a showroom in Springfield MO, about an hour or so from me.

If I get one, I may rearrange part of the shop to put it in a corner and build a sound screen in front of it. The spray foamed walls should absorb some of the sound. Are you using the stock bags, or a barrel to catch the dust/chips? I've also seen, on You Tube, some folks making a barrel with a Dust Deputy before it goes into the stock dust collector.

All good ideas...thanks. I think dust collection is something I need to look at. I've put off spending $ on it for cooler toys. A band saw is probably high on my list. I think it would be great making trinket/jewelry boxes and a bunch of other stuff. If I had a compact router I might use it a lot more for nice touches. My big DeWalt is setup in the table and I just don't want to mess with taking it out for a small job. Don't have a lath, thought about a mini to try making pens etc. Maybe down the road I will. I do have Kreg stuff for pocket screw joints, very handy! I built a couple of good benches, and will build more as I get other tools. I've got about six 4' florescent lights with the LED bulbs scattered all over the shop! A must have! I've thought about some kind of sprayer/air brush, is it a PIA to clean every time? I do need to build an enclosure to spray in. Thanks for the great ideas.

Mentioning "fishing" and "ice" in the same sentence is just wrong!

How do you like the WEN 3410? I saw those and was thinking (dangerous) if it sucks air/dust in the filter end, and blows clean air out the grill. I could hang it in the middle of the shop and point it towards the end and it would circulate air around the shop as well as clean it. Shop photo almost two yrs ago right after it was spray foamed, NOT that clean any more LOL. But you can see the 9ft walls and high ceiling of the metal building. A little circulation of the warm air that rises to the top would really feel good this winter!

" larger re-saw capabilities" ? What size, what should I look for? I've never owned one before.

The only vac I see is the 2 HP 97869_W3.jpg (1200×1200) (harborfreight.com). Ts that it, or is there another (better) one? How loud is it?

Yes Barb...I've already got my eye on one...LOL. But smaller this time. I like to fish, and my wife doesn't go fishing any more, so I'm looking at a Twin Troller. The idea is to pull it behind me 5th wheel and head back to the bayou of Louisiana and other places. That's some cruiser you got there. You could do The Great Circle Route on that.

That's a lot of dust from all those sanders...LOL.

OK...the boat sold already and I have a little scratch to put into the shop. I like my King scroll saw, I like my DeWalt sliding miter saw, I have a decent benchtop drill press, I have a router table but a top adjustable plate might be nice. I'm...OK with my Kobalt job site table saw, but an upgrade could be in the mix. Just not a $1500 - $4000 one...unless I hit the Powerball. That said...what would be the 3 or 4 pieces of equipment that would be the biggest benefit/versatility you would add to your shop...in order of importance.

OK...NOW I get it!! I've had that same saw for over 2 years and never knew it would do that! I've always moved the fence to the measurement till I needed more space...then put it on the mark and moved the sliding table. I guess it never dawned on me to set it against the blade, lock it straight, then move the sliding table...DUH! I'll have to try it later today. Thanks Les!! I still want a new saw though I'm looking also. Don't want to spend $1,000+ but want the Biesemeyer style fence.

It does make a big difference what brand you use. I always use the 12" DUCK brand stuff, and get it from Walmart or Amazon. Last winter while down on the Mexican border I was running low. There was a Target next to the HEB grocery store (low on beer too) so I stopped there and grabbed a roll of 18" not paying attention to the brand. Save a trip over to Walmart and 6" wider too...good deal right...wrong! The stuff was a PIA to take off and pulled small splinters off BB, which never happened before. I went to Walmart and got the DUCK brand stuff I had been using... no more problems. Still have that 18" roll some where for other things...someday.

Thanks Iggy! I just got a roll not long ago, but may be smart and stock an extra couple of rolls.

You are so right. And don't forget Sangria Wine, Navaho Rug, and Pissin' in the Wind!

Nice cut! So true!

Sean Connery...what can I say other than R.I.P ? My childhood hero has died I guess I thought he would live forever. Many of the other actors that have played 007 in later years said they were imitators...Connery WAS James Bond. I also thought Roger Moore did a good job. This is a H. Botas pattern done in 1/4" Baltic Birch with a wipe of Watco Danish Oil Natural. When I make a frame I'll use a black backer. Helder also did an older Sean Connery, I may do that one as well. He was fantastic is a number of movies.

Awesome work!!! Very cool, is that their patch or did you come up with it?

A little more "history behind the song". I think it's interesting to know the back story from some of the more famous songs. "Mr. Bojangles" was written by Grammy-nominated country music artist and American icon Jerry Jeff Walker for his 1968 album of the same name. It's been covered by multiple artists, including Bob Dylan, John Denver, Nina Simone, Whitney Houston, Neil Diamond, Sammy Davis Jr. and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, whose 1970 cover rose to number nine in the 1971 Billboard top 100 charts. The covers have been as diverse as they have been impressive. Who was the original "Mr. Bojangles" who inspired Walker to write this well-known country music song? Believe it or not, it was based on a homeless man he met in a New Orleans jail. The man referred to himself as "Mr. Bojangles" and regaled Walker with various stories about his life. While in the cell, Mr. Bojangles talked about his dog who had died. When one of the other men requested for someone to cheer everyone up, "Mr. Bojangles" hopped up and performed a tap dance. ** The nickname likely originated with the tap dancer and performer, Bill Robinson. You might recognize him from some classic 1930s Hollywood films, such as Shirley Temple's Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. His success led to many street performers being called "Bojangles," which inspired Walker's jail buddy's alias (mostly to keep his true name under wraps from the cops). With the background on that legendary, timeless name in mind, Jerry Jeff Walker's song takes on a whole new meaning and brings that character to life. It's a fitting character for someone nicknamed "The Gypsy Songman" to write about, we might add. The tune has left an indelible print on American country music.

Jerry Jeff Walker died about two weeks ago. He was a great Texas singer/songwriter and many may or may not recognize his name...but have heard his songs. His most famous was "Mr. Bojangles" and it has been covered by tons of artists including Sammy Davis Jr. and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The story for this song actually came from an old man talking about his life when Jerry Jeff landed in the drunk tank overnight in New Orleans in the mid 60s! London Homesick Blues - Anyone that has watched Austin City Limits on TV over the years has heard this song. The song's chorus was the Austin City Limits theme song for years. He has done many other songs covered by Merle Haggard, Jimmy Buffett, Willy Nelson, Lefty Frizzell, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan and more. I couldn't find a pattern so Mahendra stepped up and made me a great one from the Scamp CD cover. I cut it in 1/4" Baltic Birch and wiped it with Watco Danish Oil Natural. I'll use a black backer when I get around to making a frame. R.I.P. Jerry Jeff Walker

Absolutely amazing!!!

Thank you!

Thanks, I like his music. Died far too young. Yup...not bad at all.

Yup...what Dan said!

Looks cool! So you're saying it's easier than it looks...?

I saw this TDpainter pattern a while back and just got around to cutting it. It has a special place above the fireplace with the urn that holds our 14 yr old orange tabby cat "BOO". He was a very good pet and companion for many years. We had to put him down last March, the DR thought it was cancer and at his age it was better for him. We miss him.