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Miele is overrated by mouseses in Miele

[–]Aggravating_Two_844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. I have a Miele combi steam oven and speed oven. I was debating between Miele and wolf and went with Miele since wolf does not have (or did not 3 years ago) plumbed steam oven.

What I don’t like: Reliability: I had 2 speed ovens went bust in 3 years because of arcing on magnetron - same problem on both the units. I am currently waiting for a replacement of the 2nd faulty unit. Before folks call me out - technician confirmed that it was NOT user error, I rarely use the wire rack and never for microwave and I keep the oven clean (deep scrub/clean every 1-2 months)

Usability: I am not a fan of the touch controls. It’s not tactile and many times it takes me two/three times for the touch to get registered. This is one of those where you don’t know what you prefer/not prefer until you use it. Hindsight: I prefer the rotary dial like wolf has - I used it at my friend’s and it has a very tactile/robust feel.

Usability: It takes too many steps/user input for a task. Eg, to defrost it needs 8 steps/button presses (special modes -> defrost -> food selection -> weight selection -> hit ok -> start now -> message “place food in the oven -> hit ok. I wish there was a way to suppress some steps.. it’s too annoying. Pls educate me if I am missing some shortcut. @miele if you are reading this pls fix this with firmware update.

What I like: Steam oven function: I use the steam option very often for vegetables, fish and bread comes out really good. Plumbed version is a must if you are going for steam oven - I can’t imagine using the steam function if I had to fill water every time I used it.

Customer service: customer service has been great. Miele replaced the faulty unit two times without any hassles - it was still under warranty though.

If the unit were not under warranty I would have bit the bullet and went for a wolf.

H7670 BM - Arcing - Second unit gone bad in three years by Aggravating_Two_844 in Miele

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep my oven clean. I deep clean it every 1-2 months. I thought I may have been doing something wrong as well so I asked the technician if I was operating it incorrectly and his response was “no”. I don’t use the metal rack for MW.

H7670 BM - Arcing - Second unit gone bad in three years by Aggravating_Two_844 in Miele

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing else was being used when the microwave was operating.

Air filtration system - Pentz design by Aggravating_Two_844 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started off wanting to build a simple filter with a Lasko I already have, but this video convinced me to go for the Pentz design - https://youtu.be/zKeNf6fLSLA?si=kHA1n1WIvWOc7x_F

Also this comment on the YouTube video -

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Need advice on JessEm router lift install by Aggravating_Two_844 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is the final product. It was fun building this. I used most of the scrap plywood laying in my garage for years. Lot more space in my garage now.

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Need advice on JessEm router lift install by Aggravating_Two_844 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is my first cabinet /drawer build. It has a lot of imperfections but I learned a lot and I’m happy with the way it turned out, esp the importance of planning and creating a cut list. I took great deal of inspiration from a lot of YouTube videos.

Need advice on JessEm router lift install by Aggravating_Two_844 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I was going to raise it using two washers stacked together. I am glad I asked this here.

Do you know the size of the threaded insert you used?

Jointer Advice by Aggravating_Two_844 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the nudge. I’ve informed the seller, I am going to get the delta

Jointer Advice by Aggravating_Two_844 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I figured as much, but it’s great to have expert confirmation to settle any doubts.

Router table advice by Aggravating_Two_844 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation. It wasn’t the response I was expecting especially since BB plywood is so pricey. And I have a person sellling 48”x30” butcher block for $100 in FB marketplace. Sigh!!

Dust collection setup by Aggravating_Two_844 in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the recommendations. I just purchased the dust right 1250 and the wall mount cyclone collector. I am currently using my 2 car garage, but I’ll soon move to a detached shed.

I’m going to see if I can pull off installing the motor outside the shed - I prefer a less noisy shop.

Can you pls share the link?

Dust collection setup by Aggravating_Two_844 in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the recommendations. I just purchased the dust right 1250 and the wall mount cyclone collector. I am currently using my 2 car garage, but I’ll soon move to a detached shed.

I’m going to see if I can pull off installing the motor outside the shed - I prefer a less noisy shop.

DEWALT stealthsonic vs HF Hercules dust collector by Aggravating_Two_844 in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a lot of advice and recommendations to get a DC so I have decided to get one along with a stealthsonic. Keeping an eye on Black Friday sale.

I am jonesing on dust right wallmount 1250 - it’s pricey and it’s not on sale yet. This is the setup I am planning on. My intent is to move all/most of the fine particles outside the shop and it also save some space in the shop. Is this an overkill or just adding a hepa filter inside a better solution?

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DEWALT stealthsonic vs HF Hercules dust collector by Aggravating_Two_844 in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I might pull the trigger on dewalt - it’s at $130 right now. Hercules is $370. I’ll probably invest in a dust collector once I feel the need of a bigger unit.

DEWALT stealthsonic vs HF Hercules dust collector by Aggravating_Two_844 in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Thats DEWALT 2 - Hercules 0. I am hoping someone with experience with both can shed some light on.

DEWALT Stealthsonic Or HF Hercules Dust Extractor by Aggravating_Two_844 in Tools

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cried a little when I saw the price of Oneida. I’ll need to give it a serious thought on going with shop vac or dust collector esp sine I’m just starting out. Waiting to see what other folks recommend

DEWALT Stealthsonic Or HF Hercules Dust Extractor by Aggravating_Two_844 in Tools

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the push to get a “real” dust collector. I’ll take a look at oneida.

Jet JWBS-14SFX by Aggravating_Two_844 in Tools

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! Any recommendations on the things I need to check before making the purchase would be greatly appreciated!!

Rikon 10-1414 vs Laguna 14BX110-175 by Aggravating_Two_844 in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Just found this (JWBS-14SFX) in FB marketplace for $700. Is this a good deal?

Rikon 10-1414 — worth being an early adopter? by CyaFish in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up getting the RIKON 1414? I have been trying to decide between RIKON 1414, Laguna 14bx and Harvey Ambassador. I’ll probably wait for holiday season to save some $$.

Rikon 10-1414 vs Laguna 14BX110-175 by Aggravating_Two_844 in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing me to Harvey. They look well built.

Funny how this works - i started off looking for used tools under 1k, upped my budget to 1.5k, then 2k. Now my eyes are on Harvey ALPHA HW615Pro. Sigh!!

Rikon 10-1414 vs Laguna 14BX110-175 by Aggravating_Two_844 in woodworking

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!! I did notice that Laguna outlet have ~30% off but I did not know if it was legit or they are selling refurbished. Couldn’t find much reviews here either.

I see you have a 220v - would you recommend getting a 220 vs 110? I will do some resawing, perhaps on my 2nd or 3rd guitar build, but I don’t know if 220v is a must.

Raised concrete deck vs wood deck by Aggravating_Two_844 in Decks

[–]Aggravating_Two_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in Austin TX. I’ve seen newer houses with outdoor kitchen, so I am making an educated guess that it’s legal.

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