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4th February 2011, 05:11 AM
Thread: Is the tablesaw splitter necessary?
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Splitters/Riving Knives
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... -
4th February 2011, 04:52 AM
Thread: Horizontal mortiser
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Mortiser issues
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...
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26th November 2010, 01:56 PM
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Benches
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...
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11th October 2010, 04:03 AM
Thread: Veteran's Memorial Case
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Veteran's Memorial Case
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...
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3rd October 2010, 01:13 AM
Thread: MBS 300 blade guard
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options
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
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2nd October 2010, 02:44 PM
Thread: MBS 300 blade guard
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Guard
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,...
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2nd October 2010, 11:58 AM
Thread: MBS 300 blade guard
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Guards
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,...
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23rd May 2010, 01:12 AM
Thread: Restoring 17th century oak panels
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Old paint in pores
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,...
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5th December 2008, 08:33 AM
Thread: Delta Table Saw
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delta 36-717
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...
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21st October 2008, 11:47 PM
Thread: Learning Restoration??? Need help!!
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Misc
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...
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18th October 2008, 08:15 AM
Thread: Learning Restoration??? Need help!!
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Terminology
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.
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17th September 2008, 11:26 PM
Thread: Better blade guard for TS10HB
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Fence extensions
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...
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15th September 2008, 04:21 AM
Thread: Better blade guard for TS10HB
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There is a design that will do what you want, but...
There is a design that will do what you want, but it depends on what you're willing to do to get it.
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30th July 2008, 12:50 PM
Thread: Guard System
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Tests
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... -
29th July 2008, 07:55 PM
Thread: Guard System
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Update
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
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19th July 2008, 01:34 PM
Thread: Steel TS blade, any use?
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Steel Blades
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.
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19th July 2008, 04:04 AM
Thread: Guard System
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Missed answering this
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
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11th July 2008, 10:56 AM
Thread: Guard System
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Update
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...
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10th July 2008, 10:57 PM
Thread: Guard System
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Guard
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... -
10th July 2008, 10:47 PM
Thread: Guard System
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Riving knife
Here's the definition from Wikipedia:
A riving knife differs from a simple splitter in some important ways:
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10th July 2008, 01:29 PM
Thread: Guard System
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Floating
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... -
10th July 2008, 12:21 PM
Thread: Guard System
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Guard
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... -
10th July 2008, 11:05 AM
Thread: Guard System
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Guard
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... -
10th July 2008, 03:54 AM
Thread: Guard System
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Guard System
Here's what I've come up with in a new concept: a guard system that works with you rather than against.
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5th June 2008, 04:20 AM
Thread: Overhead blade guard system
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Guard
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...
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3rd June 2008, 11:33 PM
Thread: Overhead blade guard system
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Overhead blade guard system
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...
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26th May 2008, 05:54 AM
Thread: Contractor saw riving knife modification
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New kind of splitter
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
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16th May 2008, 04:08 AM
Thread: shopsmith mark v
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Shopsmith
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... -
12th May 2008, 07:41 AM
Thread: dovetail jig in florida area?
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Leigh jig at Woodcraft
To see what's at Woodcraft, see: http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=20325
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14th April 2008, 08:01 AM
Thread: Drill Press Table
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Pockethole jig
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...
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12th April 2008, 07:48 AM
Thread: Drill Press Table
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DP Tables
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.
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1st April 2008, 04:13 AM
Thread: Need some maths help on rake/splay
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angles
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
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28th March 2008, 05:08 AM
Thread: Help please to make donuts
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Cutting donuts
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...
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11th March 2008, 10:31 AM
Thread: delta chisel mortiser
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Mortiser
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...
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10th March 2008, 11:00 AM
Thread: SAWSTOP - The Argument
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Fired Cartridge results
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,...
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10th March 2008, 10:46 AM
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Termites
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.
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9th March 2008, 03:28 AM
Thread: SAWSTOP - The Argument
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Good luck
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... -
8th March 2008, 04:35 AM
Thread: Feeling a bit down....
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US Tablesaws
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:...
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27th February 2008, 04:54 AM
Thread: decent lathes under or around 3K
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Lathes
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...
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Saws
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...
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20th February 2008, 04:53 AM
Thread: What would you buy??
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Equipment
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... -
8th February 2008, 01:20 PM
Thread: Turn copy attachments.
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Lathe duplicators
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...
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22nd January 2008, 05:13 AM
Thread: Warped and split table top
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Help on top
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... -
16th January 2008, 11:16 PM
Thread: 10 Amps - will I kill it?
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Outlet
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.
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16th January 2008, 05:11 AM
Thread: Repair old drop-leaf table
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Table Repair
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...
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5th January 2008, 03:33 PM
Thread: Left vs Right Tilt Blade
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Blade tilt
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...
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27th December 2007, 07:34 AM
Thread: Chain link
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Chain link
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...
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12th December 2007, 11:34 PM
Thread: table saw dilemma
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Saws
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... -
12th December 2007, 03:20 AM
Thread: Angled Tenons
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Mick If I'm understanding your question, I...
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... -
12th December 2007, 03:13 AM
Thread: Heart surgery
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Hope all goes as expected and have a speedy...
Hope all goes as expected and have a speedy recovery.
Paul