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Tommy MacDonald's new shop
While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's speech pattern is a bit off putting but he's a friendly guy according to people I know who have worked with him. Currently, he's been showing a series of shows where he's built a new shop. This week, we got a peak at the equipment he's put into it.
Wow! He's got all top of the line, or appears to have, European style equipment. Sliding table saw that is also a planner and joiner, one of those huge sanders (kind like what Norm had), etc. It's possible he's going to do more jobs outside of the show, but chee-whiz it's hard to relate to a project when someone is using equipment that is more expensive then the sum of all the tools in my shop! What do you think? MJ |
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... While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's speech pattern is a bit off putting but he's a friendly guy according to people I know who have worked with him. Currently, he's been showing a series of shows where he's built a new shop. This week, we got a peak at the equipment he's put into it. Wow! He's got all top of the line, or appears to have, European style equipment. Sliding table saw that is also a planner and joiner, one of those huge sanders (kind like what Norm had), etc. It's possible he's going to do more jobs outside of the show, but chee-whiz it's hard to relate to a project when someone is using equipment that is more expensive then the sum of all the tools in my shop! What do you think? MJ One of those huge sanders? Like there are dozens if not hundreds of videos on YouTube of guys building their own? |
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MJ wrote in
: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's speech pattern is a bit off putting but he's a friendly guy according to people I know who have worked with him. Currently, he's been showing a series of shows where he's built a new shop. This week, we got a peak at the equipment he's put into it. Wow! He's got all top of the line, or appears to have, European style equipment. Sliding table saw that is also a planner and joiner, one of those huge sanders (kind like what Norm had), etc. It's possible he's going to do more jobs outside of the show, but chee-whiz it's hard to relate to a project when someone is using equipment that is more expensive then the sum of all the tools in my shop! What do you think? MJ I watched the first episode of the build series, and he's got a nice building going up. Can't say I've watched much of his other stuff, just never got drawn in... He did build a pair of sawhorses using just a CMS and a circular saw and hammer. I would have bought mine, there's a stamped aluminum version out there that is quite good, especially if you catch them on sale for less than $10 each. (Menards has the usable cheap ones, Lowes carries a similar version for almost twice the price.) Puckdropper -- http://www.puckdroppersplace.us/rec.woodworking A mini archive of some of rec.woodworking's best and worst! |
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On 2017-02-22 2:08 PM, MJ wrote:
While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's speech pattern is a bit off putting but he's a friendly guy according to people I know who have worked with him. Currently, he's been showing a series of shows where he's built a new shop. This week, we got a peak at the equipment he's put into it. Wow! He's got all top of the line, or appears to have, European style equipment. Sliding table saw that is also a planner and joiner, one of those huge sanders (kind like what Norm had), etc. It's possible he's going to do more jobs outside of the show, but chee-whiz it's hard to relate to a project when someone is using equipment that is more expensive then the sum of all the tools in my shop! What do you think? MJ He built one hell of a shop, I wish the brand name of those new tools was shown more clearly, but on the other hand, I have neither the space or the budget for them. -- Froz.... |
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On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST)
MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he and what does it mean to say that he is no norm |
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On 2/22/2017 4:35 PM, Electric Comet wrote:
On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he A TV woodworker that appeals wimmin of all sexes... and what does it mean to say that he is no norm I think it means he doesn't use a nail gun to assemble everything. He does use glue though, tons of it, dripping over everything, including his hands, workbenches, work pieces... Probably has groupies cleaning up his messes -- Jack Add Life to your Days not Days to your Life. http://jbstein.com |
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I think it means he doesn't use a nail gun to assemble everything. He does use glue though, tons of it, dripping over everything, including his hands, workbenches, work pieces... Probably has groupies cleaning up his messes In my best Don Adams voice: And loving it! -- http://www.puckdroppersplace.us/rec.woodworking A mini archive of some of rec.woodworking's best and worst! |
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On Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:49:37 -0500
Jack wrote: A TV woodworker that appeals wimmin of all sexes... tv woodworker says it all I think it means he doesn't use a nail gun to assemble everything. haha i recall norm loving nail guns and then he would do other things that would eat up the time he saved nailgunning He does use glue though, tons of it, dripping over everything, including his hands, workbenches, work pieces... he should try that titebond melamine glue thicker and stays open longer need to get some of that myself |
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On 2/22/17 12:08 PM, MJ wrote:
While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's speech pattern is a bit off putting but he's a friendly guy according to people I know who have worked with him. Currently, he's been showing a series of shows where he's built a new shop. This week, we got a peak at the equipment he's put into it. Wow! He's got all top of the line, or appears to have, European style equipment. Sliding table saw that is also a planner and joiner, one of those huge sanders (kind like what Norm had), etc. It's possible he's going to do more jobs outside of the show, but chee-whiz it's hard to relate to a project when someone is using equipment that is more expensive then the sum of all the tools in my shop! What do you think? MJ His sponsor is SCM, they make/sell all sorts of European style tools (Minimax bandsaws are one of them). I'd bet that he doesn't really own any of them. My question is what kind of power does he have running to his shop. That large drum sander must be 3-phase, probably over 10HP. -BR |
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On 2/23/2017 10:49 AM, Jack wrote:
On 2/22/2017 4:35 PM, Electric Comet wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he A TV woodworker that appeals wimmin of all sexes... and what does it mean to say that he is no norm I think it means he doesn't use a nail gun to assemble everything. He does use glue though, tons of it, dripping over everything, including his hands, workbenches, work pieces... Over the years, 30+, of woodworking I have learned to apply the right amount of glue. I typically use just enough to see a slight bit of squeeze out. Anything past that is a total waste. I think a woodworker that had glue dripping everywhere is simply one that has not learned to be efficient. Using too much glue not only creates a mess but is a big waste of time. And like most anything else wasted time is costly. As far as using a nail gun, if you are doing this type work to sell profitably, a nail gun is a big time saver. There is hardly a project that I do that I do not use my pinner. As Norm ust'a say, to hold the pieces until the glue dries. It is just smarter to use a pinner if it eliminates having to use a clamp and you don't see the pin. Probably has groupies cleaning up his messes |
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On 2/25/2017 10:00 AM, Brewster wrote:
On 2/22/17 12:08 PM, MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's speech pattern is a bit off putting but he's a friendly guy according to people I know who have worked with him. Currently, he's been showing a series of shows where he's built a new shop. This week, we got a peak at the equipment he's put into it. Wow! He's got all top of the line, or appears to have, European style equipment. Sliding table saw that is also a planner and joiner, one of those huge sanders (kind like what Norm had), etc. It's possible he's going to do more jobs outside of the show, but chee-whiz it's hard to relate to a project when someone is using equipment that is more expensive then the sum of all the tools in my shop! What do you think? MJ His sponsor is SCM, they make/sell all sorts of European style tools (Minimax bandsaws are one of them). I'd bet that he doesn't really own any of them. I no longer get to see his show. If he has a sander like Norm had, IIRC the Minuiteman, I doubt he bought it also. It was even way too much for Norm. A machine like that is way too much for occasional use, that thing needs to be running all day long. I have a drum sander that will handle stock 44" wide, it is nowhere near as industrial as the ones on the shows and I probably use it more than you see the big ones being used the shows. I would be shocked if it were not on loan from a sponsor. My question is what kind of power does he have running to his shop. That large drum sander must be 3-phase, probably over 10HP. -BR Well maybe not. The link below is for a 49" single pass sander. 7.5 hp, 31 amp, single phase. BUT I do now know what he is using. http://woodmasterdrumsanders.com/5075x2 |
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On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-6, Brewster wrote:
My question is what kind of power does he have running to his shop. That large drum sander must be 3-phase, probably over 10HP. -BR I would assume or conclude he has 3 phase power direct to his shop. Not a phase convertor. We don't know if his shop is in his backyard in the suburbs or in a commercial part of town or in a Hollywood studio. But in either case, I do not believe it is illegal to have the utility company run 3 phase power direct to a building. Just requires the proper permits and money to pay for it. I think a television show would get this done. And I think a television show could easily arrange with various manufacturers (such as SCMI) to have machines on the show. Cheap advertising for them. Use it on the show for a year and then sell it used/reconditioned for 10% off. Cheap advertising. $30,000 new sliding saw sold for $27,000 after one year. SCMI pays $3,000 for advertising! |
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On 2/25/17 12:59 PM, Leon wrote:
On 2/23/2017 10:49 AM, Jack wrote: On 2/22/2017 4:35 PM, Electric Comet wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he A TV woodworker that appeals wimmin of all sexes... and what does it mean to say that he is no norm I think it means he doesn't use a nail gun to assemble everything. He does use glue though, tons of it, dripping over everything, including his hands, workbenches, work pieces... Over the years, 30+, of woodworking I have learned to apply the right amount of glue. I typically use just enough to see a slight bit of squeeze out. Anything past that is a total waste. I think a woodworker that had glue dripping everywhere is simply one that has not learned to be efficient. Using too much glue not only creates a mess but is a big waste of time. And like most anything else wasted time is costly. As far as using a nail gun, if you are doing this type work to sell profitably, a nail gun is a big time saver. There is hardly a project that I do that I do not use my pinner. As Norm ust'a say, to hold the pieces until the glue dries. It is just smarter to use a pinner if it eliminates having to use a clamp and you don't see the pin. I have been very unimpressed with that guy, to say the least. And I can only take about 30 seconds of that voice before I want to throw something at the TV. -- -MIKE- "Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life" --Elvin Jones (1927-2004) -- http://mikedrums.com ---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply |
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On 2/25/2017 5:30 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
I have been very unimpressed with that guy, to say the least. And I can only take about 30 seconds of that voice before I want to throw something at the TV. Ditto on the first, a little more forgiving on the voice, but know what you mean. I miss DJM ... they don't come much better than that for TV fare. -- eWoodShop: www.eWoodShop.com Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net https://www.google.com/+eWoodShop https://plus.google.com/+KarlCaillouet/posts http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/ https://www.facebook.com/eWoodShop-206166666122228 KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) |
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Swingman wrote:
On 2/25/2017 5:30 PM, -MIKE- wrote: I have been very unimpressed with that guy, to say the least. And I can only take about 30 seconds of that voice before I want to throw something at the TV. Ditto on the first, a little more forgiving on the voice, but know what you mean. I miss DJM ... they don't come much better than that for TV fare. +1 http://www.djmarks.com/woodworks/ |
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On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:11:48 PM UTC-6, Swingman wrote:
On 2/25/2017 5:30 PM, -MIKE- wrote: I have been very unimpressed with that guy, to say the least. And I can only take about 30 seconds of that voice before I want to throw something at the TV. Ditto on the first, a little more forgiving on the voice, but know what you mean. I miss DJM ... they don't come much better than that for TV fare. I miss Norm. Yeah, I know the brad nailer and the biscuit joiner. And when he broke out the belt sander I had to turn away. But he was a regular guy with some good ideas on woodworking. |
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On 2/25/17 12:10 PM, Leon wrote:
On 2/25/2017 10:00 AM, Brewster wrote: My question is what kind of power does he have running to his shop. That large drum sander must be 3-phase, probably over 10HP. -BR Well maybe not. The link below is for a 49" single pass sander. 7.5 hp, 31 amp, single phase. BUT I do now know what he is using. http://woodmasterdrumsanders.com/5075x2 I poked around the SCM site, Their smallest planer looks like what TM uses (not quite sure), three phase. Can't quite pin down the sander either, but their smallest has a 5.5KW motor (about 7hp), no mention on 1 or 3 phase. He also has a aircraft carrier scale jointer and several racks of what looks like Festool boxes. I'm sure Leon could be happy there 8^) Definitely some major amperage flowing in. No big deal with getting 3 phase service other than some $$$, but most large machines like these tend to cross over the line to all 3 phase motors, much more efficient (and no smoking motor capacitors). -BR |
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On 02/26/2017 8:54 AM, Brewster wrote:
.... No big deal with getting 3 phase service other than some $$$, ... Indeed, local rural co-op said would be minimum of $10-15K to run the third line on the existing poles and transformer. It's only a couple-hundred yards (two poles) from the road to the existing transformer pole and two of the three phase wires are already there, of course. That doesn't cover anything on the other side of the transformer to make use of it once it's available. The $800 for the rotary phase converter looked quite reasonable in comparison... :) _IF_ were 30-yr or more younger and had ideas on updating the feed mill and other farm operations that'd look a whole lot different, of course, but just to hook up the PM 180 and associated DC just wasn't in the cards...but, it opens up the market for other heavy iron that's often available pretty cheap owing at least in part to the fact that many individuals who otherwise would be interested don't bite because they don't have but single phase power available. -- |
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On 2/26/2017 8:54 AM, Brewster wrote:
On 2/25/17 12:10 PM, Leon wrote: On 2/25/2017 10:00 AM, Brewster wrote: My question is what kind of power does he have running to his shop. That large drum sander must be 3-phase, probably over 10HP. -BR Well maybe not. The link below is for a 49" single pass sander. 7.5 hp, 31 amp, single phase. BUT I do now know what he is using. http://woodmasterdrumsanders.com/5075x2 I poked around the SCM site, Their smallest planer looks like what TM uses (not quite sure), three phase. Can't quite pin down the sander either, but their smallest has a 5.5KW motor (about 7hp), no mention on 1 or 3 phase. He also has a aircraft carrier scale jointer and several racks of what looks like Festool boxes. I'm sure Leon could be happy there 8^) I'm sure. LOL Definitely some major amperage flowing in. No big deal with getting 3 phase service other than some $$$, but most large machines like these tend to cross over the line to all 3 phase motors, much more efficient (and no smoking motor capacitors). -BR |
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On 2/25/2017 1:59 PM, Leon wrote:
On 2/23/2017 10:49 AM, Jack wrote: On 2/22/2017 4:35 PM, Electric Comet wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he A TV woodworker that appeals wimmin of all sexes... and what does it mean to say that he is no norm I think it means he doesn't use a nail gun to assemble everything. He does use glue though, tons of it, dripping over everything, including his hands, workbenches, work pieces... Over the years, 30+, of woodworking I have learned to apply the right amount of glue. I typically use just enough to see a slight bit of squeeze out. Anything past that is a total waste. I think a woodworker that had glue dripping everywhere is simply one that has not learned to be efficient. Using too much glue not only creates a mess but is a big waste of time. And like most anything else wasted time is costly. Right. The funny part is he often espouses not to use too much glue immediately before using too much glue. I think he knows what he's doing, unlike Scott Phillips, but I doubt he does much work, spends most of his time at the Gym, has flunkies doing the work. Don't know if thats true, just my take, my contribution to the fake news, so to speak.. As far as using a nail gun, if you are doing this type work to sell profitably, a nail gun is a big time saver. There is hardly a project that I do that I do not use my pinner. As Norm ust'a say, to hold the pieces until the glue dries. It is just smarter to use a pinner if it eliminates having to use a clamp and you don't see the pin. Nail guns have their place, but rarely needed in a cabinet shop. I built cabinets for over 35 years without a nail gun, and never missed it. I still use it only rarely. Even for jigs, I generally would rather use screws. Sometimes for outdoor stuff, almost never for cabinets. I often thought it would be cool for cabinet backs, but nope, I'd rather use regular nails or screws. Clamps are are where it's at for cabinet work imo. I do like the nail gun for picture frame glue ups and some trim work, but Norm always seemed to nail every damn thing in sight, like a frame carpenter would. Other than the nail gun crap, Norm was OK. -- Jack Add Life to your Days not Days to your Life. http://jbstein.com |
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On 2/25/2017 10:14 PM, Michael wrote:
On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:11:48 PM UTC-6, Swingman wrote: On 2/25/2017 5:30 PM, -MIKE- wrote: I have been very unimpressed with that guy, to say the least. And I can only take about 30 seconds of that voice before I want to throw something at the TV. Ditto on the first, a little more forgiving on the voice, but know what you mean. I miss DJM ... they don't come much better than that for TV fare. I miss Norm. Yeah, I know the brad nailer and the biscuit joiner. And when he broke out the belt sander I had to turn away. But he was a regular guy with some good ideas on woodworking. I agree with that. Norm was real, the rest of them, with the exception of Marks are fake, imo. Oh, the Woodsmith Shop is ok, they have a clue and seem to be nice guys. The guy I like best is Tommy Silva. He's into construction carpentry but seems to know his stuff, like Norm did. -- Jack Add Life to your Days not Days to your Life. http://jbstein.com |
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On 2/27/2017 11:34 AM, Jack wrote:
On 2/25/2017 10:14 PM, Michael wrote: On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:11:48 PM UTC-6, Swingman wrote: On 2/25/2017 5:30 PM, -MIKE- wrote: I have been very unimpressed with that guy, to say the least. And I can only take about 30 seconds of that voice before I want to throw something at the TV. Ditto on the first, a little more forgiving on the voice, but know what you mean. I miss DJM ... they don't come much better than that for TV fare. I miss Norm. Yeah, I know the brad nailer and the biscuit joiner. And when he broke out the belt sander I had to turn away. But he was a regular guy with some good ideas on woodworking. I agree with that. Norm was real, the rest of them, with the exception of Marks are fake, imo. Oh, the Woodsmith Shop is ok, they have a clue and seem to be nice guys. The guy I like best is Tommy Silva. He's into construction carpentry but seems to know his stuff, like Norm did. Yeah! |
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Jack wrote:
On 2/25/2017 1:59 PM, Leon wrote: On 2/23/2017 10:49 AM, Jack wrote: On 2/22/2017 4:35 PM, Electric Comet wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he A TV woodworker that appeals wimmin of all sexes... and what does it mean to say that he is no norm I think it means he doesn't use a nail gun to assemble everything. He does use glue though, tons of it, dripping over everything, including his hands, workbenches, work pieces... Over the years, 30+, of woodworking I have learned to apply the right amount of glue. I typically use just enough to see a slight bit of squeeze out. Anything past that is a total waste. I think a woodworker that had glue dripping everywhere is simply one that has not learned to be efficient. Using too much glue not only creates a mess but is a big waste of time. And like most anything else wasted time is costly. Right. The funny part is he often espouses not to use too much glue immediately before using too much glue. I think he knows what he's doing, unlike Scott Phillips, but I doubt he does much work, spends most of his time at the Gym, has flunkies doing the work. Don't know if thats true, just my take, my contribution to the fake news, so to speak.. As far as using a nail gun, if you are doing this type work to sell profitably, a nail gun is a big time saver. There is hardly a project that I do that I do not use my pinner. As Norm ust'a say, to hold the pieces until the glue dries. It is just smarter to use a pinner if it eliminates having to use a clamp and you don't see the pin. Nail guns have their place, but rarely needed in a cabinet shop. I built cabinets for over 35 years without a nail gun, and never missed it. I still use it only rarely. Even for jigs, I generally would rather use screws. Sometimes for outdoor stuff, almost never for cabinets. I often thought it would be cool for cabinet backs, but nope, I'd rather use regular nails or screws. Clamps are are where it's at for cabinet work imo. On furniture I use a pinner. Good for small stuff like trim and assembling drawer pulls, not attaching. I do like the nail gun for picture frame glue ups and some trim work, but Norm always seemed to nail every damn thing in sight, like a frame carpenter would. Other than the nail gun crap, Norm was OK. |
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On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:35:31 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he and what does it mean to say that he is no norm Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. |
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On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 3:22:46 PM UTC-5, FrozenNorth wrote:
On 2017-02-22 2:08 PM, MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's speech pattern is a bit off putting but he's a friendly guy according to people I know who have worked with him. Currently, he's been showing a series of shows where he's built a new shop. This week, we got a peak at the equipment he's put into it. Wow! He's got all top of the line, or appears to have, European style equipment. Sliding table saw that is also a planner and joiner, one of those huge sanders (kind like what Norm had), etc. It's possible he's going to do more jobs outside of the show, but chee-whiz it's hard to relate to a project when someone is using equipment that is more expensive then the sum of all the tools in my shop! What do you think? MJ He built one hell of a shop, I wish the brand name of those new tools was shown more clearly, but on the other hand, I have neither the space or the budget for them. -- Froz.... It looks to me like he's using SCM tools. Very high dollar stuff. His table saw would have been in the $15,000 range. I like the show enough to watch it but these guys are so unrealistic it's sickening. I mean how many woodworkers can afford $150,000 for tolls after putting up a building that I'm sure cost just as much as that. I just watched a show where he used ceder to build outside doors for his wood storage, whish I agree is best but come on, the whole show is overkill. |
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On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 8:54:18 AM UTC-6, Brewster wrote:
I poked around the SCM site, Their smallest planer looks like what TM uses (not quite sure), three phase. Can't quite pin down the sander either, but their smallest has a 5.5KW motor (about 7hp), no mention on 1 or 3 phase. If the sander is 7 HP, then it is 3 phase. Single phase motors are only up to 5 HP. |
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On Monday, February 27, 2017 at 11:27:42 AM UTC-6, Jack wrote:
I do like the nail gun for picture frame glue ups and some trim work, but Norm always seemed to nail every damn thing in sight, like a frame carpenter would. Other than the nail gun crap, Norm was OK. I'm guessing Norm started life as a framing carpenter, general house builder. So air guns are a part of his history. More than glue and clamps. Guessing he was a framer during the 1960s and 1970s when air guns were the main tool. |
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On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 9:44:47 AM UTC-5, wrote:
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:35:31 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he and what does it mean to say that he is no norm Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. Norm is great, except that I die a little bit inside every time he reaches for the belt sander. I don't think I ever saw him use a hand plane. |
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On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 5:01:42 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote:
On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 9:44:47 AM UTC-5, wrote: On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:35:31 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he and what does it mean to say that he is no norm Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. Norm is great, except that I die a little bit inside every time he reaches for the belt sander. I don't think I ever saw him use a hand plane. I recall one episode when he was building a router table/storage unit. He included some large drawers on the bottom. That's when I realized that he doesn't change router bits, he changes routers. I was just starting to collect tools and was envious that he had a drawer full of routers, while I only had 1. I thought 1 was enough, more was just showing off. Now I have 3 routers (full size for hand use, trim, and full size in the router table). Sometimes I wish I had more. We grow. :-) |
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On Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:05:16 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 5:01:42 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 9:44:47 AM UTC-5, wrote: On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:35:31 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he and what does it mean to say that he is no norm Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. Norm is great, except that I die a little bit inside every time he reaches for the belt sander. I don't think I ever saw him use a hand plane. I recall one episode when he was building a router table/storage unit. He included some large drawers on the bottom. That's when I realized that he doesn't change router bits, he changes routers. I was just starting to collect tools and was envious that he had a drawer full of routers, while I only had 1. I thought 1 was enough, more was just showing off. Now I have 3 routers (full size for hand use, trim, and full size in the router table). Sometimes I wish I had more. We grow. :-) Routers are like clamps. ;-) |
Tommy MacDonald's new shop
On Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 10:34:04 PM UTC-4, wrote:
On Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:05:16 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03 wrote: On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 5:01:42 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: On Friday, September 29, 2017 at 9:44:47 AM UTC-5, wrote: On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:35:31 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote: On Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:08:44 -0800 (PST) MJ wrote: While, Tommy is no Norm, he does some interesting projects, he's who is he and what does it mean to say that he is no norm Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. Norm is great, except that I die a little bit inside every time he reaches for the belt sander. I don't think I ever saw him use a hand plane. I recall one episode when he was building a router table/storage unit. He included some large drawers on the bottom. That's when I realized that he doesn't change router bits, he changes routers. I was just starting to collect tools and was envious that he had a drawer full of routers, while I only had 1. I thought 1 was enough, more was just showing off. Now I have 3 routers (full size for hand use, trim, and full size in the router table). Sometimes I wish I had more. We grow. :-) Routers are like clamps. ;-) ....but harder to hang. ;-) |
Tommy MacDonald's new shop
DerbyDad03 wrote in
: On Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 10:34:04 PM UTC-4, wrote: Routers are like clamps. ;-) ...but harder to hang. ;-) Just wrap the cord around them and open the trap door. |
Tommy MacDonald's new shop
On Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:44:44 -0700 (PDT)
wrote: Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. well the original author would have to answer because saying that he was no norm could go either way some thought norm was neanderthalic |
Tommy MacDonald's new shop
On 10/14/2017 10:26 PM, Electric Comet wrote:
On Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:44:44 -0700 (PDT) wrote: Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. well the original author would have to answer because saying that he was no norm could go either way some thought norm was neanderthalic Now I'm feeling a bit neanderthalic myself. Never thought we'd have to explain who Norm was... |
Tommy MacDonald's new shop
On 10/15/2017 7:13 PM, Larry Kraus wrote:
On 10/14/2017 10:26 PM, Electric Comet wrote: On Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:44:44 -0700 (PDT) wrote: Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. well the original author would have to answer because saying that he was no norm could go either way some thought norm was neanderthalic Now I'm feeling a bit neanderthalic myself. Never thought we'd have to explain who Norm was... Some people need to have every thing explained and it does not always soak in. |
Tommy MacDonald's new shop
On Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 9:26:51 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
On Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:44:44 -0700 (PDT) wrote: Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. well the original author would have to answer because saying that he was no norm could go either way some thought norm was neanderthalic Norm a Neanderthal? I think he plugged in his chisels. The one time a year he used a hand held chisel instead of a router. |
Tommy MacDonald's new shop
On Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:33:44 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote: On Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 9:26:51 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote: On Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:44:44 -0700 (PDT) wrote: Norm is kind of a woodworkers superman. He was on This old house for quite a while but his show was called The New Yankee Workshop. well the original author would have to answer because saying that he was no norm could go either way some thought norm was neanderthalic Norm a Neanderthal? I think he plugged in his chisels. The one time a year he used a hand held chisel instead of a router. The two schools of thought at the time were Normite and Neander IIRC. |
Tommy MacDonald's new shop
On Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:33:44 -0700 (PDT)
" wrote: Norm a Neanderthal? I think he plugged in his chisels. The one time a year he used a hand held chisel instead of a router. i never really had an opinion on him everyone has their own style developed as they go along time constraints usually means get out some power tools well unless you are paul sellers that guy can make dados very fast by hand but that in my mind is not neanderthalic that is finesse |
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