Episode 40 - Shaper Vs. Router Table, Air Filtration, Machine Maintenance, & MUCH More!

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/woodshoplife Guys: 1) What do you guys use for air filtration and what are the aspects you considered when picking the system you use? Can a box fan with an air filter be a reasonable option? 2) I want to make a white oak chess table but have never done veneer work before. At first I thought I could make it out of solid wood but I now realise that won’t be possible due to wood movement.  I don’t own a re-saw capacity bandsaw, a vacuum press or drum sander so not sure where to start. I assume store bought veneer. No idea where to go from there.  Thanks so much. Love the podcast! -Tanc   Sean's: 1)Wanted to see about how y’all manage your machines maintenance wise. Do you have a schedule for doing certain maintenance or just do it as needed? This includes things like rigging them, cleaning them, and lubing the moving parts. Second part is what type of dry lubricant would you recommend for the moving parts like the table saw lift and tilt mechanism?  Thanks, Brent Jarvis Clean Cut Woodworking 2) Hey Guys, love the podcast. My question is about completing smaller projects versus bigger, more time consuming projects. As I've progressed in this hobby I am enjoying the nicer longer more involved projects but was curious how you balance this in your own shop. -Brad   Huy's: 1)I plan to redo my kitchen cabinets and make shop cabinets so the shaper will be useful but I find it’s not as user friendly as a router table seems to be. Which do you prefer assuming you can only have 1 in the shop. -Ryan 2) Hi guys. I love the podcast. I strangely found out about you all through Dan Harmon’s (creator of Rick and Morty) instagram. He’s recently started woodworking and was listening to you all in one of his stories. Getting back to my question. I want to start veneering a bit more and need a vacuum bag system. What should I get? I have no set budget for this. I just want something that works. Thanks for the advise! Jonathan Stier Links mentioned during podcast: Jay Bates Air Cleaner Cart: https://jayscustomcreations.com/2016/05/mobile-air-cleaner-cart/