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Just to be clear, there is no money in the so-called Trust Fund. Any surpluses that have been generated in the past have already been spent by the government. What the Trust Fund consists of are Treasury Bills, which means that we the taxpayers owe the Social Security Administration all of what has ...

There are several different fence models that match the tables on the model Shopsmith you have. This one is for a 505/510/520 and has the two adjusting knobs -- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shopsmith-Shaper-Sander-Fence-510-520-Model-/170999364328?pt=Power_Tools&hash=item27d05b3ae8 This one is for a ...

If folks are getting their news about the sequester from the likes of Jon Stewart or those clowns at MSNBC, I'd suggest they do a little research on their own using Google or Bing. Because in actuality, the Republicans have proposed that Obama be given flexibility in applying those sequester cuts ra...

Dusty, I guess this sums it up on that dd form 4 -- "ANYTHING ELSE ANYONE HAS PROMISED ME IS NOT VALID AND WILL NOT BE HONORED."

You don't need a double-tilt table to use the shaper cutters. They work just as well using the Mark V in the drill press mode. What you do need thought is the table insert and it would be a good idea to also have the shaper fence. Take a look at the Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone book or check ...

Nice work, Peter. It looks like the control box belongs. I'd expect that having the reversing switch in the back of the box could be a blessing in disguise, as it won't be that easy to mistakenly reverse direction while it's running. Also, it likely has enough power at 3/4 H.P. to saw wood, but if i...

Yes, the Marines and Army have announced that they are cancelling tuition assistance. Those enrolled in approved courses can continue, but no new assistance. I believe I heard on the news that the Air Force and possibly the Navy would make an announcement next week on the subject. Making the sequest...

Something akin to class warfare.

I hope you looked at the references at the end of that envy drivel.

Al, as Beeg stated earlier, skews are best reserved for spindle turning. And, the SPINDLEmaster is more skew than anything else. If you use it as a "scraper," you can get away with using it on a bowl or platter, but as soon as you start using it for shearing or cutting, any misstep and you...