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byrd shelix in action
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planer.MOVHopefully this video…Continue

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Byrd Shelix
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Anyone installed a Byrd Shelix head on their planer? Looking for likes and dislikes. I have a Jet 3hp 15 inch. The place where I usually get my knives sharpened have gone up to $90 to sharpen my…Continue

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How to make glass panel doors (a how to)
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Here are a few photos of how to make glass doors with your router table (with a rail and stile router bit set). You could even use the same technique on the table saw making tongue and groove. I…Continue

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$20 off Infinity Tools ends today

Not sure if anyone has ever bought from Infinity tools, but their router bits, saw blades etc. are great! www.infinitytools.com Through the end of the…Continue

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justin waldron replied to justin waldron's discussion 'byrd shelix in action'

"It made a huge difference. There was absolutely no tear out at all on the Cherry, which is a problem with straight knives and a pain to try to sand 1/8 inch to get it out or chuck a piece of lumber. The best thing is that you can feed a…"

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Jay Boutwell replied to justin waldron's discussion 'byrd shelix in action'

"Justin, it does make a difference in noise and definitely an improvement in the cut quality. Guess I will look into it as my planer is still in excellent condition even though it has planned several thousand feet of hard woods. I do like…"

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justin waldron replied to justin waldron's discussion 'byrd shelix in action'

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byrd shelix in action

planer.MOVHopefully this video works. I know that for some reason it's sideways, but you'll be able to see/hear the Byrd Shelix in action.See More

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Jay Boutwell commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Byrd Shelix Journel Head (installed on 15inch Jet)'

"Justin getting rid of the sound would almost be enough to want to change the system. It is noisy and it can be heard for blocks. Definitely something you would not want to run at night. :) Makes for unhappy neighbors when…"

May 7

justin waldron commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Byrd Shelix Journel Head (installed on 15inch Jet)'

"Hey Jay, I don't have any hickory laying around to try it out, but the cut quality is great, smooth and shiny! I really didn't expect the quality to be as good as it is, but it truly is great. The biggest notice is just how…"

May 7

Jay Boutwell commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Byrd Shelix Journel Head (installed on 15inch Jet)'

"Hey Justin glad to see that you have the new system installed. Anxious to hear about how well it works as I am considering the same thing. The hickory is hard stuff on planner knives and I'm looking to either replace my planer for a…"

May 5

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Byrd Shelix Journel Head (installed on 15inch Jet)

Finally got the Byrd Shelix Journal Head installed on my planer. Ordered it through Holbren, Sawmill Creek members get 10% off, SMC10 is the code. First off, I installed the head by myself and it was completely painless, I was shocked to say the least. I will say that I am thrilled that I had Byrd install new bearings for me and I would suggest if you are thinking of upgrading that you do the same thing. I also ordered a new gasket for the gear box while I was at it, I would recommend this…See More

May 5

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Mark Felton commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Rikon 10-345 18" bandsaw'

"Thanks Hugh! Those were kind of my thoughts, too. Later yesterday I got the Woodcraft circular in the mail and saw that they had a Laguna on sale and my initial thought was to question whether I had made the right decision. Typical buyer's…"

Apr 24

Hugh Clare commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Rikon 10-345 18" bandsaw'

"Mark, I think the only "wrong" decision you could have made would have been to go through life without a band saw. LOL Your arsenal of capabilities is now huge. Enjoy learning what you can do, my friend. "

Apr 24

Mark Felton commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Rikon 10-345 18" bandsaw'

"Well, right, wrong, or indifferent, I ordered the 10-350 this morning. Since I currently have no band saw, I am looking forward to getting this and hope that it will perform well for me. I also have the electrician coming on Thursday to wire my…"

Apr 23

justin waldron replied to George Stoltz's discussion 'Difficulty working with particle board shelving from Lowe's'

"Hey George, you need to use screws designed for use with particle board, Lowes sells them."

Apr 17

Hugh Clare commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Rikon 10-345 18" bandsaw'

"Mark, I was trying caution you to not be mesmerized by the additional 2" of resaw capacity. Yes, technically, it has that capacity. That being said, the deeper you cut, the heavier the blade needs to be. I'm not certain that a 1"…"

Apr 16

Jason Watkins commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Rikon 10-345 18" bandsaw'

"Mark, Check this video out for some great info on setting up your bandsaw. He uses JET and Powermatic saws in the demo I believe, but his methods are applicable to any bandsaw. http://youtu.be/wGbZqWac0jU"

Apr 16

Mark Felton commented on justin waldron's blog post 'Rikon 10-345 18" bandsaw'

"Hugh, I'm not sure I understand your point on the resaw capacity. As I do not own a band saw and I am a relatively inexperienced woodworker, I'm trying to gather as much info as possible before pulling the trigger. The 10-345 is an…"

Apr 16

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Rikon 10-345 18" bandsaw

I ordered this 18" Rikon through Highland Woodworking about 3 weeks ago. Highland had it on sale for $999, shipping was $125 and I ordered…

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Posted on March 6, 2013 at 8:07am — 23 Comments

Jet 1 1/2 hp Shaper

What an awesome little machine! The machine comes with a 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet for router bits and a 1/2 and 3/4 inch spindle for shaper cutters. Changing of the bits are extremely easy from a lock on the underside of the table, belt tensioning is a dream. This is a little…

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Posted on August 1, 2012 at 6:44am — 12 Comments

Jet 15 inch planer

I have been using a Dewalt 735 for the past 3 years and knew I needed to upgrage to something with more power and I finally did, this Jet…

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Posted on August 1, 2012 at 6:38am — 4 Comments

Comment Wall (46 comments)

At 8:34pm on March 6, 2010, Charles Parrish said…: Justin,
Thank you.I'm sure I'll need it.

At 3:56pm on March 10, 2010, Jens Jensen said…: What issue of Wood had yhre offer/I have subscribed to Wood for 6years and I must have missed the offer

At 6:05pm on March 10, 2010, Jens Jensen said…: I dont no if this is linked to you or not but this is one your talking about correct?

At 6:11pm on March 10, 2010, Jens Jensen said…

At 7:15pm on March 13, 2010, Charles Parrish said…: Hi Justin I have bought a 20" Grizzly planer and a Grizzly16" bandsaw. I have a Craftman table saw. Still got to buy Miter saw.

At 7:30pm on March 13, 2010, Charles Parrish said…: Hi Justin,
How did you make a deal like that? Did you know somebody?

At 7:40pm on March 13, 2010, Charles Parrish said…: Justin look what I found. Is that what you did?
Lumber Manufacturers
If you are interested in building your own furniture, house extensions, platforms, or frames, then you might want to consult the online directory to help you find lumber manufacturers that you can buy construction materials from. You will probably find several distributors listed in the directory. Some people find that the large number of suppliers makes it difficult for them to decide which company they should buy from. You can choose a company by contacting several of them and getting information that will help you make a good decision. Call the first supplier on your list and ask them if they sell a variety of boards, plywood, pulpwood, construction materials, softwood, hardwood, and other products. Some lumber manufacturers that you talk to might focus on certain types of lumber. For instance, a supplier might have pine and cedar timber, but they might not have the other red wood products that you want. It is often best to choose a distributor that can supply you with all of the boards, timbers, and construction materials that you need. Ask the distributors where they are located. If you have a truck that is large enough to carry the dimension of the dried wood, then you might be able to save money on shipping and delivery by choosing a company that is in your area. If you can get a better price from a company out of your area, though, you will want to ask how much it will cost to ship the sizes that you need for your platforms, frames, furniture, or other construction projects.

At 7:45pm on March 13, 2010, Charles Parrish said…: I have a Craftman table saw. It runs off of 110 or 220v..Delete Comment

At 11:47pm on March 13, 2010, Charles Parrish said…: Justin is the wood already dried or it have to be put in a dryer for wood? The problem I'm running
into is I don't know what is the best way to get wood. Is that a lumber yard buying cured lumber
from the mill? Can you buy from the mill and cut the distributor out to save money? I'm trying to
figure out how to buy and save money.

At 8:13pm on March 14, 2010, Charles Parrish said…: Hi Justin, thanks for the quick response. So you go threw alot of planer blades? Do you sharpen your own blades?