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    Great advice being given here. I have a 30 year...

    Great advice being given here. I have a 30 year old L65 Husky, that is still going strong. I heated with wood for the first 10 years of it's life, and use it infrequently now. No shop repairs ever...
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    No, tried it for a short while......it was an...

    No, tried it for a short while......it was an awkward thing to use.

    That said, the table saw has my full attention when I use it. I use push sticks, feather boards and jigs as appropriate to...
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    Kent, you can either get a phase converter or put...

    Kent, you can either get a phase converter or put a single phase motor in it. Do a word search on three phase and you will find that this has been discussed in great detail a number of times. There...
  4. Thread: Rust

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    Greg, try some RIG spray (available at most gun...

    Greg, try some RIG spray (available at most gun stores) you will find it much better than 3 in 1. I have use a bunch of gun oil, and most was just fine, but RIG was recommended to me by a guy that...
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    You might have luck with Connecticut Saw and...

    You might have luck with Connecticut Saw and Tool. http://www.ctsaw.com/productline_at.html

    For custom tooling you need to call them. (800) 404-1220
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    Great sled, looks like I will be buying some "t"...

    Great sled, looks like I will be buying some "t" track and hardware when I go to town.
  7. Thread: shop smith

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    Don't wish to argue, Ed, but that just was not...

    Don't wish to argue, Ed, but that just was not the case with theMark V that I had. There tubing that the table is mounted on flexes when boreing holes, causing them to be off plumb....not such a hot...
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    Had one for 12 or so years, replaced it with...

    Had one for 12 or so years, replaced it with conventional shop tools. I didn't think it did anything really well. Too much flex in the tables, and the tilting table for the saw is hazardous imho. ...
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    Watco looks good on Cherry, I did a bedroom suite...

    Watco looks good on Cherry, I did a bedroom suite with it. I then put a coat (or two) or poly on the tops of the end tables to add protection. Just adhere to the drying time called for on the Watco...
  10. Thread: Scary Video

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    Wish he would compare the cost of a trip to the...

    Wish he would compare the cost of a trip to the emergency room to the cost of a wood working class and a good saw. He would be saving a bunch of money by choosing the class and saw.
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    If you don't have a heat gun, you can use a...

    If you don't have a heat gun, you can use a soldering iron (applied to the head of each bolt) to heat the bolts. The heat tends to break any varnish or rust loose, and also draws the penetrating oil...
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    I think you got a great deal on the saw. The...

    I think you got a great deal on the saw. The miter gage and Freud blade are bonuses. If ever you want to up grade, just clean it up real nice and you can sell it at a profit.
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    Look for information at Old Woodworking Machines...

    Look for information at Old Woodworking Machines ( www.OWWM.org). They may be able to help you with information on your jointer.
  14. David, I understand your point, and feel bad...

    David, I understand your point, and feel bad for the guy. But, apparently he didn't care to expend the effort on the "broken" compressor to figure out what the problem was, and his wife bought him...
  15. BBB +1 (they have been a wonderful ally to me...

    BBB +1 (they have been a wonderful ally to me when efforts with the retailer failed), in addition to the credit card co. I hope Redmond steps up to the plate. As others have said, I hope that they...
  16. That would be a great buy for somone. Made in...

    That would be a great buy for somone. Made in the USA, at least my Rockwell is.
  17. Thread: Dust Frames

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    Dennis, Lube the drawer runners with parafin wax...

    Dennis, Lube the drawer runners with parafin wax (look in the canning dept. at the grocery store). Your drawers, without slides, will glide smoothly. I have never used a drawer slide, just parafin....
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    No drawbacks at all, that I can tell. I have had...

    No drawbacks at all, that I can tell. I have had a right tilt for about 15 years, and like it.
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    I have one of the wall mounted shapeners. It was...

    I have one of the wall mounted shapeners. It was in my Dad's shop for about 40 years, so I have it in mine now. However I oftern just use a scrap of 60 grit sand paper to sharpen a pencil, or a...
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    My assistant at work was remodeling his bathroom,...

    My assistant at work was remodeling his bathroom, bought all of his hardware, paint etc., at HD. They failed to charge him for a faucet (a nice one). He attempted to return it to them so that he...
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    A Shopsmith MK5. I thought it would be the...

    A Shopsmith MK5. I thought it would be the answer for a portable wood shop....I was working at a profession that required moving every 3 to 5 years then. For those of you that have not had the...
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    Bought one three days ago. Checked my TS, BS,...

    Bought one three days ago. Checked my TS, BS, MS, Jointer and square. The square was perfect, the rest were very close, but not dead on....they are now. I think that this will be a great addition...
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    White gas is very dangerous for this purpose due...

    White gas is very dangerous for this purpose due to it's low flash point. It will work, but you are taking a risk that is not inherent with kero, diesel, or heating oil.
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    You could also cut 2" to 3" thick wafers with a...

    You could also cut 2" to 3" thick wafers with a chain saw (from the logs) let it air dry then break up the wafers into smoking chips. If they dry fast enough you should get enough natural splitting...
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    I hope you get a good answer, I would like to...

    I hope you get a good answer, I would like to know too.
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