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Thanks John,

That says a lot for the durability of a JET. I don't suppose that you know the model number?

Is it this one? Gregoy Machinery - Bandsaws - Jet JWBS14CE

That one is another $300...

The plastic that I am thinking of is kind of like fibreglass - only uses fabric instead of glass. It is VERY hard. But it might be ok.

This also then raises the question of which wood bandsaw...

Looks like a nice saw... But also probably a bit out of my league in terms of tidying it up and getting it operational.

Also, I don't have three phase...

Cheers

Cam

Thanks again Bob,

When I look at it, the price difference ($1000 or so) justifies the purchase of an independent tool such as this: B003 | BS-5S Swivel Head Metal Cutting Band Saw |...

I use the bandsaw to cut curves in metal and plastic at times. So a horizontal bandsaw doesn't really fit that bill.

I would love to use the saw for cutting knife blanks - but haven't really...

Hi All,

I have an old Electra Beckum BAS450 and I am considering (dreaming?) of an upgrade.

The EB has a lot of flaws, but one thing that is very nice is that it has a wide range of speeds. It...

I decided to stick with the saw I have for now. Still no rise and fall riving knife and so sacrificial cross cut fences are pretty much off the table, but I am making it a bit of a Frankensaw.

I...

So I assume that your splitter doesn't have kickback pawls then? Or that they are removable?

BTW... in looking into this further, I found out that the saw I have is a 10HB contractor.

I checked and the motor is very quiet indeed...

So I think that it is blade whistle. It might also be belt noise, but probably mainly blade. Not much I can do about that then...

Hmmm. May well be blade whistle. However, if I am boxing stuff in - why not just box in the lot and "pretend" that it is a cabinet saw. ;)

Cheers

Cam

Ahhh, now that looks more like the saw that I own. (Sigh). ;)

The other link seemed to be showing a different saw.

I also don't have any plastic cowling under the saw - but since you removed...

Hi Bob,

I read over that link as I have a little time over the long weekend and notice that you actually have the saw that I was looking to upgrade to!!

Yours is already a cabinet saw (from...

Thanks Acco,

That does look like a good saw - but I am trying to set up a left side router and the price is a good deal higher too. :D

Cheers

Cam

Thanks Bob,

That looks like some valuable information!

Cheers

Cam

Thanks Bob,

That is certainly a fair response. I have a 2HP DC. But my dodgy rig to my TS did so little that I don't bother using it. Maybe I'd be better off reviewing that. :?

However, the...

Thanks for the reply Jeremy, :2tsup:

The right tilt/left tilt is really not a big deal for me, but still something worth mentioning in terms of safety.

I am hoping to hear from anyone who has...

Hi all,

I'm afraid that I have been spending a lot of time lurking and not much time doing anything much worth reporting on. I hope to change that though and in that process I am looking at...

Sigh, back into the thought mill again.

I don't like spending time sharpening - so ceramic stones might be best.

Maybe 1000, 8000 and then some green crayon? Is that too big a jump?

Yep. I wouldn't be able to count myself as properly insane if I didn't go for a nice rose... Mind you, it will probably be pretty basic compared to some I have seen! :D

I bought a bit of an old sign post pole from the local tip shop, clamped it in my vice. Stuck a propane torch in the end. Done. The whole lot got a bit hot though. Best be careful if you go this...

Here are a few piccies... I am also half tracking this on ANZLF too... (where I am asking a heap of silly questions).

Cheers

Cam

Here is the Frame:
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Here are a few ribs sitting...

Nope - these are ideal. What you do is cut the rivet so that it doesn't bottom out. You countersink the hole a little bit with a bradpoint bit or forstner or something. Hammer the two bits (or press...

Hi Pops,

The cutlers rivets are easy to use. I have made a few knives from scratch and would be happy to chip in with info if you get stuck in making your repairs.

Cam

Thanks again.

It appears that there are a few people out there who are jumping grits from "fine" to polish. I might give that a go and see how it turns out. I can always add more later if...

Thanks guys,

Clinton - I know that waterstones can be flattened, and I know that this puts me in the class of heretic, but surely if they dish a bit over time then they start dishing immediately....

Hi all,

After a lot of reading I am trying to figure out my approach to sharpening - it seems everyone has their own opinions.

Now, first up - some controversy...

I have heard:
1....

Look for cutlers rivets. They are the big brass circles you see on the side of a knife.

Installation - drill and hammer.

Cheers

Cam

Ok, you lost me on some of that... The quill twisted a bit - but didn't wobble. I think that is probably OK?

Anyway, the point is that none of the units I was going to consider were within...

Wow, there is certainly some variation... I just went to the local Carbatec stockist. One drill had no slop (although twisted a bit, but I suspect that this is not a big deal). The other two had...

Hi Chris,

Depending on what you are looking for - I am happy to have a chat and see if I can help sort out a few things... Kev helped me when starting and I am happy to pass on the good will!
...

I have only ever done laminations with epoxy. I was told that was the stuff, so that is what I used. If I could use PVA that would be awesome as the stink factor is much lower. However, repetitive...

I know that my gluing technique is probably poor - thus not relying on it... I am confident in gluing up things like laminations with epoxy for things like bows (archery) - but I have had poor glue...

Fair call... :-

I am well aware that I over-engineer - including using wood that it probably twice as thick as required...

I might be a wimp - but I wouldn't rely on glue alone. I would either reinforce with cross-supports (a bit crude, but strong) or use a glued in spline for extra strength...

Cheers

Cam

Thanks Malb - good advice.

I might even take a dial gauge...

I won't be rushing out tomorrow though, so if you get the Hitachi I would be interested to see your response. The price for the...

Before taking anything off I would also give it a quick test with glass. It could be interesting to see how it looks on the glass before cross hatching.

Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

I have some old metal lathe inserts that I had been planning on putting into a scraper for my wood lathe. One of them might just get appropriated for this...

Yeah - that was what I was afraid of... I am guessing those things aren't cheap. :C

Thanks for the reply Mic-d.

I still don't get the difference though. Are there different grades of TC? If so, how would I know which type to silver solder onto a file? Also what profile would...

But how do you know that your "straight edge" is flat?

I am happy to be over-ruled by someone who clearly knows a heap more on this than me, but I would think that even a wood edge would be a...

Yep. If I ever make anything it will be absolutely square and measured to the nearest .XX of a millimetre... And probably possibly made quickly.

The catch is that I only seem to make stuff when...

Yeah - I spend a lot more time making tools than I do using them... <Guilty>

:D

Mind you, my workshop is getting close to properly set up... (as always).

Fair enough. It would be nice to compare these things side by side though. Unfortunately that usually means buying both! Sigh.

I have the other two tools - which actually do wonderful work on...

Thanks Jeremy,

I have been following Mic-d's stuff a bit - which got me onto looking for flat surfaces!! ;) Since posting this question I noticed that you had said that you had got this from the...

Yes indeed - but I would use a cabinet scraper to true up the wood rather than a handplane. I'll be interested to hear how it goes.

What are you using for the hand scraper for the cast iron?

My experience with PolyU seem to indicate that it is fantastic. FAR outperforms PVA - but then, maybe I am doing something wrong with the PVA.

Anyway, I would rate it very highly.

I also use...

Being far, far, far from an expert - but I have heard with three pieces you can make all three flat. This could be wood or metal.

The theory being that two pieces might have canceling dips and...

Another option?

The bottom two on this page look like HAFCO rebrands - and I can look at them locally.

Any thoughts on that?

Moonah Machinery - Woodwork Machinery Product Range

Thanks Malb!

I hadn't even thought about the speeds since the multi-speeds are so standard now! Stupid I guess, but still... :doh:

As for the jewellery - I have a digital dremel and flex...

Hi all,

It has been a while since I last posted on here...

Anyway, I am looking at replacing my Ryobi orbital drill press (those who have used them before will know what I mean :().

I have...