Re: Shaper comparison
I have not attended Alpine woodworking class but I have heard it is very informative, if I was in the states I would definitely signed up.. Before I bought my SCM shaper with side tenoning table I was
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Albert Lee
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Re: Shaper comparison
I totally agree with Tom. When I got my first KF700 with a shaper, it was back in 2001 when several other FOG stalwarts like John Renzetti, John Lawrence, Thomas Haar, and Phillip Davidson got their
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David P. Best
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Re: Generic 150mm sanding discs for festool orbital in Australia
Chris, you could try The Sandpaper Man: https://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHIvP94IpY5tMSHfjUjdNLj_wW1wzco7Ijn1WWZVWSUh_NH7Z1doqz0aAtg-EALw_wcB (
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Derek Cohen
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Re: Shaper comparison
Hi Netanel, If you have the temporal flexibility, I'd suggest attending an Alpine class prior to purchasing an expensive machine. Joe has several machines in different configurations, so it's a nice
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Tom Gensmer
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Re: Generic 150mm sanding discs for festool orbital in Australia
Chris - Klingspor (based in Poland) has presence in Sydney at least, it's my preferred supplier for all things abrasive here in USA. Don't buy from online/catalog - talk to a rep who knows and can
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Brett Wissel
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Re: Messages per mail not coming through?
I don¡¯t have this issue
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netanel.belgazal@...
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Re: Shaper comparison
I got a profile 45z x-motion as my first shaper last October and have been absolutely loving it. I'm a hobbyist in a small garage shop, and tilting spindle was a must have for me. Being able to dial
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Larry Long Neck
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Re: Shaper comparison
Netanel, I am a hobbyist as well. I bought a DC-40 and it is installed on my combination saw/shaper. Great addition in terms of work quality and operator safety. Regards, Jacques
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Jacques Gagnon
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Re: Messages per mail not coming through?
This one came 5 minutes after the poll notice¡. Brian Lamb blamb11@... www.lambtoolworks.com
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Brian Lamb
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Re: Shaper comparison
I would look at SCM. At the Vegas show I looked at a T130 equipped with a pinned fence with mechanical digital readout and looked like a robust machine. I have one Martin shaper with full auto fence
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Joe Calhoon
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Re: Shaper comparison
Thank you everyone. Albert - I was burnt before by buying second hand and under power machines. What leads me to sell the machines and wast money/time for upgrading. I thought to go with buy once cry
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netanel.belgazal@...
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Messages per mail not coming through?
Earlier today I send a message to this list as a reply to the Shaper comparison topic (and around 15mins ago, 16h30 CET), but I don't see it show up here... It seems messages posted through the
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Jonathan Martens
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Re: Shaper comparison
I have the Profil 45Z (non-Xmotion) like you have called out in your post. I upgraded from the F700Z in 2005 specifically to get the better hood system. It¡¯s served me well, and if you want to stick
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David P. Best
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Re: Shaper comparison
Hello Netanel, You have already received great advice from Brett and Albert. My only addition is for you to consider adding a power feeder to your initial purchase budget list. Regards, Jacques
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Jacques Gagnon
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Re: How to handle heavy panels in the shop
Good suggestion Tim , I have the 5¡¯with extensions , I did modify, Put for rotating wheels instead of 2. Cut the right angle parts that are used to carry vertical so top can be used flat with no
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mac campshure
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Re: Shaper comparison
Hi Netanel, Great to hear you're looking into adding a shaper to your inventory. In terms of which machine, what features, etc...., it will really be driven by what you're looking to do. For instance,
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Tom Gensmer
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Generic 150mm sanding discs for festool orbital in Australia
Hi there, just wondering what and where to get good generic sanding discs for festool 150mm orbital. Something that's cheap in Australia. Thanks, Chris.
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Chris
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Re: Shaper comparison
If its your first shaper, why not try something second hand that doesnt cost a small fortune? I have owned several shaper in the past, mainly Italian, Casadei, SCM... I almost bought a Profil 45Z but
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Albert Lee
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Re: How to handle heavy panels in the shop
Another option for sheet goods and doors are panel carts such as Shop Carts. https://shopcartsusa.com/Product-PanelHandler.php Tim House [email protected]> wrote:
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Tim House
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Re: How to handle heavy panels in the shop
A jib crane and a shop made Vacum plate is inexpensive if located strategically. Mac,, martin/campshure/co/llc mac campshure 7412 elmwood ave. middleton, wi 53562-3106 608-332-2330 cell
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mac campshure
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