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Paul – thanks for setting the example of using a re-usable bottle and not a single-use plastic bottle for your beverage!
How does the finish hold up with cup or glass rings?
Hello. I’ve been scrolling for at least 25 years. I bought a DeWalt scroll saw about 20 years ago at a Woodcraft store in Santa Rosa, CA. I’ve used it LOTS (almost daily) for 20+ years. It’s starting to not hold a true/perfect angle for bowl/basket/crafty things, and making more noise than it used to. I have a friend who’s recommended I buy a Excalibur since I do a lot of scrolling now that I’m retired. But another friend said he’d trade his new (black) Excalibur straight across to get his DeWalt (like I have) back. Does anybody have any input as to Excalibur (made now in China) and a new DeWalt? My husband said he read the DeWalt life span is not much more than 5-7 years! HELP someone, please. Thanks, Susan Schneider (360 620-3870) or susan@rv-ing4life.com
Any tips on how to create the bottom reveal on an inset drawer? Add a thin hardwood layer to the case runners?
Hi Kenn. It depends on the drawer style that you build. I apply false drawer fronts to the drawer box after the drawer has been installed, using a spacer on the bottom and sides to establish a consistent gap. If your drawer front is integrated into the box, then the approach that you describe is a good one.
Paul
Woodworkers Guild of America
Is there a quick and recommended way to align jointer blades on a jointer where the outfeed table is not adjustable? I have a Delta 6″ benchtop jointer.
Hello Chris,
Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:
Sure. You can use a knife setting jig like this one to align the knife height to the outfeed table: https://amzn.to/3pYLZpW
Paul
Sincerely,
Sarah
Wood Workers Guild of America Video Membership
Why is it recommended to route conter -clockwise? Going the other direction there be less chance of chip out.
Hello T,
Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:
You should always route in a direction that the feed rate opposes the spinning router bit’s direction. The feed is different for inside vs. outside routing.
Paul
Sincerely,
Sarah
Wood Workers Guild of America Video Membership
Look forward to seeing the new products that are coming out.
Is an adjustable height table router worth the cost of a new table?
Hi Dale,
Thank you for contacting us.
It depends on how important the adjustability is to you. Some people find this feature to be very valuable.
Paul
Woodworkers Guild of America