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Well ....... Let's see what I remember from playing a real one of these 30 years ago

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t3hcardshark said:
what type of Piano? I haven't played since I was a kid (and wasn't good then) but it has been something I've been seriously contemplating getting and trying to learn
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Donner DEP-20. I thought about getting a Yamaha P-45 but honestly Yamaha hasn't updated the P-45 in 20 years and this Donner model is just easier to use all of it's features.
 
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Nice.. How do you like it and how are the cuts?
Was trying to talk myself into picking one up a couple of weeks ago, but I don't really do enough large format cuts to justify a track..
I ended up with the cheaper straight edge option (a 72" box level) for cutting some large format melamine (redo on a cabinet and drawer for a new wall oven)
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softchewy said:
Nice.. How do you like it and how are the cuts?
Was trying to talk myself into picking one up a couple of weeks ago, but I don't really do enough large format cuts to justify a track..
I ended up with the cheaper straight edge option (a 72" box level) for cutting some large format melamine (redo on a cabinet and drawer for a new wall oven)
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Here is my 1 line review -
After using it 1 time - I will never be without one again.

Plywood isn't bad to manhandle through a table saw, but manhandling 3/4" MDF through the table saw is more than I can take.
Moving the saw around the wood is so much easier than moving the wood around the saw.
Cutting sheets for a poker tables doesn't have to be exact necessarily, but these cuts are to THE GNATS ASS!!
Dust collection is awesome.
I have cut up about 7 sheets so far and batteries are at 50%
 
bsdunbar1 said:
Here is my 1 line review -
After using it 1 time - I will never be without one again.

Plywood isn't bad to manhandle through a table saw, but manhandling 3/4" MDF through the table saw is more than I can take.
Moving the saw around the wood is so much easier than moving the wood around the saw.
Cutting sheets for a poker tables doesn't have to be exact necessarily, but these cuts are to THE GNATS ASS!!
Dust collection is awesome.
I have cut up about 7 sheets so far and batteries are at 50%
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The table saw is my least favorite power tool. I've used them but never owned one. I don't really have room for one anyway so I opted for cordless track saw and 3 different length tracks for sheet goods.
 
bsdunbar1 said:
Here is my 1 line review -
After using it 1 time - I will never be without one again.

Plywood isn't bad to manhandle through a table saw, but manhandling 3/4" MDF through the table saw is more than I can take.
Moving the saw around the wood is so much easier than moving the wood around the saw.
Cutting sheets for a poker tables doesn't have to be exact necessarily, but these cuts are to THE GNATS ASS!!
Dust collection is awesome.
I have cut up about 7 sheets so far and batteries are at 50%
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Nice!..
yeah if I was doing those cuts often I would certainly have one.. setup with a straightedge and clamp can be a bit cumbersome.
Makita makes some great tools.. I own a few including a router, a corded multitool and this PJ700 joiner.. I bought it to do side cuts for hidden fasteners when building some Ipe (some of the hardest wood on the planet) decks.. thing is an absolute beast.. and a unicorn in that it is Made in the USA.
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Tommy said:
The table saw is my least favorite power tool. I've used them but never owned one. I don't really have room for one anyway so I opted for cordless track saw and 3 different length tracks for sheet goods.
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A good tool for certain things, but tough for fine cuts in heavy large format (unless you have a really large station).
 
bsdunbar1 said:
Did you paint that melamine?
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yes.. the kitchen was built in 87.. with some sort of mauve colored melamine :cry:
We had it painted a couple of years ago by a pro (still not durable and chips at the most used drawer/cabinet handle spots.
So had to match that with some of the leftover paint.
It was one big 8' x 3' x 5/8" piece I cut up into the face and drawer.
light sand to get the glaze off for adhesion... the first coat was supposed to be an acrylic primer, but I mistakenly ended up putting acrylic outdoor paint on (helpful tip: it is a good idea to label leftover liquids you put in an old Telanti gelato jar :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: )
I left it as the primer and that got covered with 2 coats of paint, light sanding between coats and then two coats of clear coat.
Still probably won't be extremely durable.. but we'll see.
 
softchewy said:
yes.. the kitchen was built in 87.. with some sort of mauve colored melamine :cry:
We had it painted a couple of years ago by a pro (still not durable and chips at the most used drawer/cabinet handle spots.
So had to match that with some of the leftover paint.
It was one big 8' x 3' x 5/8" piece I cut up into the face and drawer.
light sand to get the glaze off for adhesion... the first coat was supposed to be an acrylic primer, but I mistakenly ended up putting acrylic outdoor paint on (helpful tip: it is a good idea to label leftover liquids you put in an old Telanti gelato jar :ROFL: :ROFLMAO: )
I left it as the primer and that got covered with 2 coats of paint, light sanding between coats and then two coats of clear coat.
Still probably won't be extremely durable.. but we'll see.
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Looks fantastic.
I have never painted over melamine, but I suppose if the paint will stick enough once it is scuffed it would be a great surface for a smooth painted look.
 
bsdunbar1 said:
Looks fantastic.
I have never painted over melamine, but I suppose if the paint will stick enough once it is scuffed it would be a great surface for a smooth painted look.
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Thanks :tup:
Happy with how it turned out. I took my time with the cuts (using the right blade) so as not to have chip outs.
Bought some melamine banding that was easy to apply with a hot iron and I picked up a tool to trim it.
The final paint job is not as smooth as the pro (only really noticeable in sunlight).. I think partially due to the roller nap.
All done, except one of the new drawer glides broke (not sure how or when as the drawer isn't even being used yet), so that is why the drawer face is off.. gotta pick up another one swap it out.
I think there are some more specific products for painting melamine/slick surfaces.
My brother-in-law said he knows of a paint product that should work well ((he is in metal / wood restoration and maintenance).
Hit me up if you have a melamine project and I'll ask him for the name.
 
I’m Interested in knowing the product that sticks to melamine
If in doubt I’d use Stix primer but don’t maybe there’s better product.
 
Tommy said:
The table saw is my least favorite power tool. I've used them but never owned one. I don't really have room for one anyway so I opted for cordless track saw and 3 different length tracks for sheet goods.
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I use my track saw for sheet cuts and the table saw for smaller precision cuts.
 
MaxB said:
TRON!!!!!!!!!!!! I got rid of my original arcade cabinet a few years ago (it was big, heavy, and always breaking). Now I can play it again :)

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I dropped so many quarters into these machines when I was younger!!! :love: Never got any good, despite draining my allowance on this and Centipede. :oops:

Beautiful! Consider me infinitely jealous.
 

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