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If you're looking for an addon Riving Knife, you may want to check out The BORK Store

I've used one of Bob's splitters (pre BORK) for a couple of years and it's worked well on my saw. He does not...

I'm in no way familiar with this machine but I have seen and used a few mortisers in the past. First off it sounds like you're plunging then sliding the work piece. Is this something the machine is...

I'm not even done building it yet, but I'm currently putting the finishing touches on a workbench (finally). The top is 27" deep, 41" wide and 34 1/2" high. I put the woodworking vise in the right...

Lost my Dad 2 months ago and because he was a WWII veteran he had a military honor guard during the burial service. After the funeral, Mom mentioned that Dad had saved a pieces of Walnut for a...

Most guards you can raise in one way or another
Float the guard:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t248/hcbph/Super%20Guard/09L_Shark_With_Light_Floating-1.jpg
Raise the guard (each mount has a...

Actually you don't have to plagerize, I offered plans the other year for free if someone wants to build their own. It's about a 60 page pdf file that covers everything, including things that worked,...

Funny how no matter where you live, if you have a tablesaw you have the same complaints. I did, couldn't find what I wanted so I designed and built my own. Able to mount several different baskets,...

If you have old paint in the pores of Oak, here's something you can try: shellac and stripper. FIrst get off all you can, then shellac the piece. Let that dry well then strip it again. With luck,...

Looks like that's a Hybrid saw. I don't think that's such a great deal overall. I think it was last month's Wood Magazine did a saw comparison. Shop Fox came in best but if you have 220 v...

In addition to restorers vs Restorers, not everyone has the same abilities in all areas. The woodworking and repairs is what I specialize in, it's what I'm best at. I have a woman I use that has...

I'm going to chime in here for a moment. The same phrase can mean many things to many people, and they aren't necessarily the same.

To some people antiques means old furniture while to others it...

I've made adapters similar to what Rattrap has shown, they do work. The one complaint I have about them is that the blade guard is still elevated on the side opposite the adapter. If you're running...

There is a design that will do what you want, but it depends on what you're willing to do to get it.

If you mount a Delta Uniguard and can live with the limitations, this is what you get:...

Rob

I wouldn't call it official testing, but I did a few things to both the 2" and 3" system. I took the 2" setup as a railmount (not fastened to the saw), supported it so it wouldn't fall over...

Thought I'd show off what's developed. First off, here's the starting point:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t248/hcbph/Super%20Guard/IM000609.jpg

I've already shown what a 2" system looks...

There are 2 main uses for steel blades. 1) for cutting junk wood that may contain nails, screws, etc. 2) Playing Frisbee with someone you don't like.

Paul

Scally

I just noticed I didn't answer a couple of your questions on the locking handle. Check out: http://www.grizzly.com/outlet/Adjustable-Handle-M6-x-2-/H3464

This is the type handle I used...

Tried something this week and turned lemons into lemonade. I mentioned I'm seriously considering selling plans on how a person can make one themselves. I've been working on it a while and I'm...

Glad you like it.

I was surprised how many people wanted to mount something from the ceiling, that's why I included that also. Having the ability to be able to swing it out of the way seemed to...

Here's the definition from Wikipedia:
A riving knife differs from a simple splitter in some important ways:

It doesn't need to be removed from the saw when cross-cutting or doing a blind...

Waldo

You get the cigar.

It's a slotted bracket that when the guard is raised, can be raised and locked in place. Depending on how high you lift the guard, it will either be up against the...

Scally

Virtually every mount (excepting surface mount) includes some form of swival or pivot, including the ceiling mount. If your arms are long enough to reach the ceiling mount, it takes as to...

You notice I didn't show 'everything'. There are a few things hidden yet, which is my ace-in-the-hole. :-)

With a little luck and a bunch of work, you may have an easy option to copy (plans) or...

Here's what I've come up with in a new concept: a guard system that works with you rather than against.

Provides plenty of clearance but isn't tied to any particular basket...

McArthur - High end Biesemeyer lists for up to $1000 here, depending on the model you get. The systems I looked at run anywhere from $174 for a PSI up to $1000 for one of the Biesemeyers (retail...

Ever had something that started one way and then went another? I did. I bought an overhead guard for my cabinet saw and it caused as many problems as it cured. Well I kept the basket and mounting...

I don't know if Bob does any overseas selling but here's the address to his webpage: http://shop.walnutacrewoodworking.com/product.sc?categoryId=2&productId=1
Take a look at his Push-Pull Splitter....

Bobby

My Dad has one, and for what it is it works well. There both positives and negatives with it. You only have one motor and everything is variable speed. No complaints there, along with it...

To see what's at Woodcraft, see: http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=20325

I believe the D1600 has been superceeded by the Superjig model. I don't know what the total difference between...

Basically it was a jig I made years ago for making holes comparable to what a Kreg jig will do. It holds the board at about a 75 degree angle (15 degrees off vertical). You can then drill the holes...

One reason is you can also use the tracks to clamp hold-downs when the situation demands. I also have several other jigs (eg pockethole jig) that are drilled to use the track.

That's why I did...

My math is rusty so I use a Starrett Gauge and some short pieces to mock it up. Most times I use one like this: http://www.transcat.com/Catalog/productdetail.aspx?itemnum=505A-12

Saves pulling...

Can you get 2 hole saws the sized you need? First cut the outside when switch the hole saw to the inner, clamp and cut the inside hole. Use something like a router table or shaper to round over the...

I've had that Delta unit for about 2 years now. No problems at all other than needing to properly sharpen the chisels when I first got it. I think I got the sharpening rig from either Rockler or...

Understand that when the cartridge fires, it drives an chunk of aluminum into a blade spinning at full rpm. Kiss both the cartridge and the blade goodbye. You probably have a twisted blade,...

I've heard that putting the wood in a kiln and cook it a while will kill off powderpost beetles and I assume it will do the same with termites.

Paul

Ruddigar

Good luck on your venture. I've watched the Sawstop story rollout here for the last few years. Between the lawyer/owner trying to force all companies that sell saws to license his...

A lot of people like Delta but (and I do have a couple of Delta tools) there are better deals out there if color isn't an important item for you. Here's an example:...

Assuming the models there are the same as here, have you looked at either Jet or Powermatic? I have a Jet1642-2 for a couple of years now. EVSR, 2 HP and works like a champ with a 16" swing over...

There's a company here called Steel City. It was started by some ex-Delta, ex-Jet etc designers and execs a couple of years ago. They started selling a chinese made Titanium coated cabinet saw...

Alex

I don't know the brands you have there so I'll add comments 'in general'.
First off, the comment about using a straight edge and a circular saw will work to cut your initial edge, I've done...

Duplicators are like lathes: the better ones usually come with a price. I've had a cheap duplicator and performed up to the price of it. A few years ago I picked up a Vega Duplicator and it was a...

Hi there

As has been mentioned, removing old finish can expose a multitude of old problems that now are visible. It's entirely possible the problem existed, depending on the type stripper and...

If you have to run both items on the same circuit, start the one with the highest draw first then the other one. If you reverse the order, it may trip the circuit breaker.

Paul

I'd say that your first step isn't with the table itself but rather what it is and what is it's value. That may affect how you want to deal with it. Contact an appraiser and find out if you have an...

Like the names imply, it's whether the blade tilts right or left. If the blade is at 90 degrees (vertical), there's no difference. It's when it's tilted and you are ripping a piece of wood that it...

Many times you can find something comparable at farm equipment dealerships. Various pieces of farm gear have chains that need to be either adjusted or repaired and they have split links just for...

Steve

I don't know the particular saws you have available there but I will relate my experience. I started out with a cheap Rockwell direct drive TS. I cut tendons on it, but it was very...

Mick

If I'm understanding your question, I think I have a simple solution. Assuming you want to have the tendon at 5 degrees, make a pair of 5 degree wedge. Temporarily attach them on opposite...

Hope all goes as expected and have a speedy recovery.

Paul