STUART Robertson
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All the curved lams have been exterior,all are mechanically fixed in place and have had water thin epoxy sealant followed by a four coat paint...

The "dime trick" is clearance to allow the waste to clear as it cuts.

Makita 18v 61/2 is light.Good power to weight ratio,has a purlin hook too. If you're right handed and plan to use a speed square as a cutting...

You really have to consider what your use will be. I use an 18v 61/2" Makita extensively for 2x framing work and general construction. Limitations...

Watch the level of suction,it can lead to excessive sanding marks. Less so with abranet. Festool has adjustment for suction level,not sure about...

I'm away down in the deep south Pacific. The replacements I put on when I first got the saw were from Sco/Sarg.

The issue with the tyres threw me out as the manual said to always track the teeth off the front edge,other info said euro saws always have level...

There's no switch lock with the Deros is there?

By the way,the festool ETS EC is between $1280 and $1480 here... Not U.S.

Both the festool ETS EC and mirka have a lower profile which should help with any tendency to roll,and are nicer to use than the taller types.The...

Excellent helpful thread for me. Erik in particular.

Infeed and outfeed support extensions. Rip the log in two with a chainsaw first?

Thanks Dave,good video,much appreciated. I do use sharp chisels and sheer scraping.I have more expermenting to do. Unfortunately unable to view...

Thanks Bill.

How big are the logs? You'd need a sled to secure and control them. And amongst other things... Infeed and outfeed support. Two people. A...

I'm green turning,will shellac stick to wet wood?

So prior to mixing up the belts instead of putting on a new pair started a disastrous chain of events? I looked up the manual for the grizzly 636...

Thanks Kevin, Agree,I like to keep it simple where possible. And agree with starting with simple cures first. I thought I'd done that and thought...

Interesting thread starting with Bill Space 09/2018

Surely the adjustable motor,if I understand that correctly,is a minor thing as long as the pulleys are reasonably well aligned,unless they have moved...

Thanks Tom, Think if I set the saw up so that both wheels are plumb then set a laser line at 90 degrees to that plane then measure back to the...

Also Dave McKeithen YouTube

Thanks Bill, That's very true,Pascal Oudet would be one of them... Forgot about shellac.And it's likely going to be required in that context when...

Have had a look at Paul Howard's jig on YouTube

You may need to make your own using a trim router or a dremel or similar.

Thanks Brian. I did try a chlorine bleach but it went a nasty shade. I do have some high strength peroxide but haven't tried it. There must be a...