Priced nearly $300 less than the DeWalt 735X, the Ridgid R4331 is an excellent value. Its three-knife cutterhead left wonderfully clean surfaces on plainsawn white oak and white pine. It did not perform nearly as well on curly maple as the 735X, but it created less tearout than all but one of the other machines (the DeWalt 734 was its equal). Knife changes were quick and easy with the provided T-handle wrench. Dust collection was good, assisted by an internal fan. The 2-1/2-in.-dia. port on the outfeed side of the machine is directed to the side, so the hose is out of the way. The planer’s top is flat and provides a good surface for holding stock between passes.
- Fair stock removal and dust collection - Thanks to a scoop in the dust port, there’s plenty of room to grip around the waist, even when attached to a shop vacuum - Handles smoothly
nice cabinet when you say solid bamboo i take it you mean the legs and everything.Ive never worked with bamboo so im wondering how it works was hard stuff or fairly easy to work.nice work
I get the bamboo from Calibamboo; made the basketweave pattern from the bamboo stock. Material is a bit tough on blades and knives, but not unmanageable.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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nice cabinet when you say solid bamboo i take it you mean the legs and everything.Ive never worked with bamboo so im wondering how it works was hard stuff or fairly easy to work.nice work
I've heard that bamboo is hard on your tool - how did you find it? Where did you get the bamboo and the basket weave?
I get the bamboo from Calibamboo; made the basketweave pattern from the bamboo stock. Material is a bit tough on blades and knives, but not unmanageable.
the entire cabinet, including the basketweave panels are made from solid bamboo stock. The material is very nice to work with;
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