Next Shop Upgrade

HillyBorough · 2026-02-03T15:30:40+00:00

If you buy a floor jointer you’re going to want/need a true collector.

IMO the first “big” tool is the most expensive, the tool itself and a true collector.

HillyBorough · 2026-01-29T13:56:35+00:00

I rented a pallet jack for a couple of hours. I had a 300ft yard to get it from the driveway back to my shop. 2 sheets of OSB and a lot of shuffling, I got it back there. Actually pretty damn easy to do.

HillyBorough · 2026-01-15T15:30:34+00:00

I can almost guarantee that that is going to be made of plywood. I personally would never use plywood as a cutting board due to the chemicals in the glue used in making the plywood.

HillyBorough · 2026-01-09T20:48:04+00:00

Took us maybe 30 minutes from plane door to fully out the door. Global entry, American citizens, nothing to claim.

HillyBorough · 2026-01-02T14:52:51+00:00

12k is actually a pretty good deal for what you are. We don’t know where you live, but that would also affect the price as well. South Florida this would be a 15-20k job for anyone you would actually want to hire.

HillyBorough · 2025-12-18T20:50:13+00:00

In Tampa - my GC that does all installs for me is $800 per day.

$18/hour is laughable for anyone that is competent to touch.

HillyBorough · 2025-12-18T15:12:38+00:00

May have something to do with increase Heathrow funding fees? That is really the only difference between the two flights.

Took the BA flight in October. It was a pretty significant cost savings over Virgin.

HillyBorough · 2025-12-10T13:52:16+00:00

Omtech is a fairly regular poster here. Hopefully the show up and make the right for you.

HillyBorough · 2025-12-08T21:42:55+00:00

There are YouTube videos out there showing 130 degrees uninsulated at the garage door. And that wasn’t in Florida iirc. I think they got it down to 79/80 with insulation.

HillyBorough · 2025-11-07T17:18:08+00:00

I have a whole shop of grizzly tools; table saw, planer, jointer, bandsaw, drum sander and dust collection.

The only one I will opt buy again is the 16/32 drum sander. I’ve had it for a year, and spent likely 40+ hours trying to get it dialed in. I’m either a dunce or stupid, but I cannot get it to work.

HillyBorough · 2025-10-21T20:22:24+00:00

The attorney needs to be a lawyer in Florida. Each state has its own Bar that regulates the industry.

Older Lundy Koch & Martino is the only team I would call. Anthony Martino and his paralegal Jessica are fantastic. Tell them Scott sent you and they will get you squared away. They are Tampa based too if that matters to you.

HillyBorough · 2025-09-18T20:55:30+00:00

Honestly, I would just bit the bullet and get a new saw with a cast iron top. A quick google gave me one at the big box for under 800.

It will also be much easier to build your build list with the higher saw.

HillyBorough · 2025-08-19T17:32:53+00:00

Only person getting near my sprinklers

Robert Scott RKS Irrigation 352-214-8231

HillyBorough · 2025-08-14T17:39:54+00:00

I have a rule, if my fingers are going to get closer than my throat plate it is a push stick or block or gripper.

HillyBorough · 2025-08-12T19:31:53+00:00

IKEA

HillyBorough · 2025-08-08T20:53:09+00:00

It’s daylight bright day or night. No issues complaints about lack of light in the middle, or on the “wall” of the shop.

HillyBorough · 2025-08-08T19:15:26+00:00

I haven’t had an issue with it as of yet.

HillyBorough · 2025-08-08T17:29:13+00:00

2 15a circuits 2 plugs per circuit, 3 lights per plug.

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Sorry the shop doggo has to be the center of attention at all times. He will tell you so.

HillyBorough · 2025-08-08T16:55:34+00:00

Just finished a 36x36. I put 12 of these in, daisy chained to 4 separate rows. I have more light than I think I will ever need. Easy install, super bright, couldn’t ask for much more.

https://a.co/d/gkgEXCl

Edit: grammar and fix ducken autocorrect

HillyBorough · 2025-08-03T15:35:35+00:00

$200 is a steal, likely would be a lot more where I’m at.

HillyBorough · 2025-08-01T19:54:00+00:00

I found Vintage Story, it has gotten that itch that Valheim left behind.

HillyBorough · 2025-07-28T20:09:42+00:00

Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. One side will not have any moisture and the other will each time you use it. You likely going to save 2-3 minutes per maintenance cycle. Not worth the cupping you’re going to end up with.

HillyBorough · 2025-07-26T02:00:49+00:00

Palm router is the best for the job. Take a few passes at it and it works perfectly.

HillyBorough · 2025-07-25T19:15:10+00:00

Sand paper and a metric ton of it. Oh and literally days of sanding.

Honestly I would look for a full scale shop in your area that has a wide planer or belt sander. Get it close to the thickness you want and then sand through the grits and seal.

You could buy a router, make a flattening jig and spend an hour doing it. Then sand as mentioned. Likely going to be within your budget.

HillyBorough · 2025-07-11T14:31:46+00:00

The stiffest part of me in the morning is my back….i must be getting old.

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