tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post7888889812518053017..comments2023-11-05T06:16:56.961-05:00Comments on the Carpentry Way: Some Decisions ReachedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-47281791165656164692010-12-06T10:38:12.254-05:002010-12-06T10:38:12.254-05:00Hi, Chris-
Came across your Multico PM22 comments...Hi, Chris-<br /><br />Came across your Multico PM22 comments via a Google search. I have one which I am going to be selling, in excellent condition and with the stand. I have purchased a large industrial General morticer (about $11,000 new) and don't have room for 2 machines.<br />I was interested to read your comments re: difficulty contacting the manufacturer. I lost the manual to my machine during a move, and contacted Multico in France. They are indeed still in business, and parts, if needed, appear to be readily available. They promptly mailed a new manual to me at no charge. It is indeed a fine and versatile machine, unmatched to my knowledge. And by the way: you absolutely stole that one. I paid over $2000. for mine from Garret Wade, and will likely be asking about $1200. for it (including stand, chisels, etc.) FOB Asheville, NC. Anyone interested can email me: rjharper1 (at) bellsouth (dot) net. Piece that address together. Congrats on your great deal, Chris!<br /><br />Bob HarperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-91436381868062074762010-05-28T19:47:36.474-04:002010-05-28T19:47:36.474-04:00Hi Chris,
I am a regular follower of your blog. Yo...Hi Chris,<br />I am a regular follower of your blog. You are constantly challenging me. <br /><br />I recently read a book of nursery rhymes by Rudyard Kipling to my daughters (ages 2 and 3) that reminded me of this blog post and the reference to western male entitlement. Here is the poem as best as I can remember. <br /><br />When I am grown to man's estate<br />I shall be very tall and great<br />And the other girls and boys <br />Not to mettle with my toys!<br /><br />That probably explains a lot about English/American history if not western civilization. <br /><br />Peace,<br />Harlan BarnhartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-30244613810247392792010-04-18T11:54:18.090-04:002010-04-18T11:54:18.090-04:00Hi Chris,
I've been enjoying the vicarious to...Hi Chris,<br /><br />I've been enjoying the vicarious tool shopping, especially since my tool budget has been spent on far less glamorous things lately (pipe staging, which is still a little fun, in its way). I don't know if I have much to add to the conversation other than confirming that you're on the right track. <br /><br />I can't speak to the quality of Rigid tools, though most people I know that own them seem to like them, and are otherwise reasonably sane. I own a Delta 22-580 thickness planer, purchased used, which has held up ok... the blades seem to hold up well... But I'd probably go with the Makita if I were buying new. For a miter saw I have a Makita LS1013, also purchased used, which has a million miles on it and still runs like a champ. I see them in the service shop all the time, looking like they've survived bomb blasts, awaiting a few repairs before going back into the field. I don't know much about the new four rail model... For drills I know a guy in heavy construction who loves his Bosch 'Bulldogs' and Hilti products, and won't shut up about them.<br /><br />I also struggle with the question of where to make tool purchases. For larger/more expensive tools I always look on craigslist first, and I've had tremendous luck. There is a glut of decent stuff out there, especially in this part of the country. Your monster jointer is lurking somewhere nearby, waiting for the right time to surface (...pun not intended). It gives me some satisfaction when I can put money into the hands of another tool user, rather than a faceless website or box store.<br /><br />For hand held power tools I know that there still are tool shops around that cater to professionals, that carry a decent but maybe limited selection of tools that they stand behind with good service. I don't know about western Mass, but closer to Boston I know of a few stores like this. They carry tools that I can't find at HD, and would otherwise need to order online. And talking to the guy behind the counter (usually the owner) is always educational.<br /><br />Anyway, it looks like the mortiser is perfect for your work, and I look forward to reading about your experience with it. The info on Precision Bits and Infinity tools is great to know, thanks for sharing all your research.<br /><br />-MattMatt Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-82140722380518109622010-04-17T10:39:47.078-04:002010-04-17T10:39:47.078-04:00Jerome,
hello my friend, nice to hear from you ou...Jerome,<br /><br />hello my friend, nice to hear from you out there in Denmark. glad to hear you're enjoying the read and more posts will be coming along.<br /><br />Damien, yes, I agree completely.<br /><br />C, the Ridgid portable can accept a dado head, and I seem to think the Bosch does as well. <br /><br />The Multico I got is the same model as pictured in the previous post, which is identical to the one in the above post except for the extra deep front mounting plate and the factory stand. I'm hoping I can obtain that front plate and the stand eventually, or I will see if I can fabricate the stand at least. The mounting plate is something a machine shop could make up pretty easily if I had the measurements for it.<br /><br />~ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-46987215369673268302010-04-17T01:52:01.607-04:002010-04-17T01:52:01.607-04:00I had forgot to mention in a previous comment abou...I had forgot to mention in a previous comment about tablesaws is that most contractor type saws do not accept dado blades. The arbors are not long enough. Dunno if one out there has addressed the issue or not. The Dewalt I have doesn't fit them. Makita's 2711 didn't fit the bill either.<br />Also funny about the Rigid and it's proffesional use warranty policy. Real curious is that Crapsman ( Craftsman from Sears) "Proffesional" series is not warrantied for pro use either.... duh<br />c on da BIG<br /><br />So which Multico did you get? The first pic yesturday?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-79198680787325067622010-04-16T16:22:20.730-04:002010-04-16T16:22:20.730-04:00The Multico seems really impressive.The Multico seems really impressive.Damienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909477295500393609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-29385913155051528342010-04-16T13:51:48.893-04:002010-04-16T13:51:48.893-04:00You certainly are the sophisticated tool buyer, Ch...You certainly are the sophisticated tool buyer, Chris! <br /><br />Your details of the background research on the tools combined with the actual tools bought plus the reasons for the decisions behind each purchase certainly makes for a story! Much different than my own experiences searching the arid Danish fleamarkets for that..one...last...chisel to make up the set.<br /><br />More please and cheers from Copenhagen!Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651769052829417124noreply@blogger.com