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I dont watch NYW regularly anymore.I do enjoy watching Norm work, especially the older shows, because I relate to his techniques. My background is from home construction / finish carpentry.A lot of...

Nice score,
I had a similar situation and a similar result.I out grew my direct drive saw and replaced it with a Delta belt drive.I had to wait about 6 months before found it though.Im glad you...

I use alot of syp Mainly because I get it free from work.You really need to match the grain carefully with it.There will be straight grain and swirls very close together.The wood is also prone to...

The 18 ga and 15 ga ($59 on sale) nailers have served me well.The 1/4 crown stapler is not up to par.I have the 21 gal air compressor that has been unbelievable for $100 on sale.I have a few of the...

Thanks for the info guys,
Larry I assume you are talking about a direct saw or a universal motor with belt drive.I am going to replace a direct drive bench saw with this so I made sure to ask. Its...

Thanks for the replies,
I really dont have the space to dedicate to a cabinet saw right now I need the extra mobility the contractor offers. I ran across a pretty good deal on the saw if it pans...

I am in the market for a used table saw and I am supposed to go look at a Delta limited edition simillar to the one in the picture.I am familiar with the basic mechanical setup on these saws .I grew...

I have a newer ch compressor that uses 5-30 mobil one synthetic according to manual there will be starting problems if regular compressor oil is used at cold temps.You might want to look at your...

Sorry about your accident hope you heal quickly.
As others have said make sure you learn from your mistakes .It seems like those are some of life's best lessons.
My daughter started driving a...

Thanks for all the help.
My first impressions are generally correct.I just like to verify my instinct.There is no better place to get informative opinions than the Creek.
Rod I dont doubt you had...

Thanks for all the help.My first impressions are generally correct. I just like to verify my instinct.There is no place better to gather information than the Creek.

That was my first impression.It would seem that the cable would add vibration to the spindle.The fence wasnt great but that could be replaced.
The whole drive just seems odd to me.That was my...

I ran across a good deal on a table saw.It's a Craftsman flex drive .The blade is driven by a cable instead of a belt.Does any one have any experience with this system?The saw is in good shape but...

I finshed up a shoe rack for the local homeless childrens shelter today.Then I had to install my mother in laws new dryer.I will be at work over the weekend.

We recieve large parts at work that are shipped across the ocean that have been coated with a product named tectyl then wrapped with plastic or black tar paper.you clean it off with mineral spirits...

Be sure to check out the shipping on the Rigid refurb.I was interested until I saw it cost more than buying it new.

I sprayed the plantation shutters I built with Behr acryllic enamel and they came out well.I used floetrol for leveling and water to thin.If I rember correctly the flotrol took some of the shine away...

The basic band tools will get you a long way before you unload your savings on high dollar equipment.It has been my finding that more expensive equipment usually makes it easier to do the same...

I really feel for the man and his family.I dont need to see the pictures and I dont have to use my imagination.
I work in a machine shop that has huge lathes .That range from 16"-100" swings, 400"...

I found this on youtube,it may be helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FullQWi2ZwM

chris

I have to use both at work the cnc machine (Italian) is setup on metric and we get our measurements in inches and convert numbers as we enter them.after 20 years I can think both ways and convert...

I hope to finish the bench loml asked me to build.I've got about 75% of the construction done if she doesn't change her mind.Then Ill need to put a finish on it and upholster the seat.We might have...

I'm having a busy weekend.Last night my son and I went to our high school football game.We lost but it was a great game.Today we had a church conference until 12 then I came home and tore into loml's...

The most neglected safety aspect I see especially with the pro carpenters and masons I grew up working with was safety glasses.It truely is amazing that more eyes arent lost in this group because of...

Thanks for the advice.
I just need to get busy cutting and moving!
chris