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    keep the pictures coming...that is going to be...

    keep the pictures coming...that is going to be one nice machine.
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    i'd take one. Rob

    i'd take one.
    Rob
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    Lucas, I was in the same boat a few years...

    Lucas,
    I was in the same boat a few years ago...6" vs 8" Every one said get the biggest you can afford. I found an American made Powermatic 60 8" on craigs list for $400, how could I pass that up?...
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    RAS table

    Jay,
    do a search on a Mr Sawdust table. the table is made of two 3/4" boards with steel bars in-between on edge for strength and then a 1/4 sacrificial top. I am making one right now and it is...
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    scroll saw

    Look on Craigs list for an older Delta 440. I picked one up for $75. They do not make them like this any more. Lots of iron and made to last.

    Rob
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    Three phase to single phase

    I am changing my PM 143 from three phase to single phase. There are some electrical components by the motor. What are these? Do I need them for single phase? I don't believe I do, but want to ask...
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    Band Saw Book

    I just got mine today and it looks great...then I noticed that it is printed in china :mad: Looks like mine is going back to amazon and I will be buying the older version.

    Rob
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    Resaw Question

    I have come across some choke cherry. It has only been cut down for a month. Is this good for anything? It is cut into 24" lengths, so I was going to cut it up for picture frames. I have cut it...
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    Belated Gloat

    Here are some photos of a PM 1150 I picked up last winter. I have started to restore it and have only gotten as far as cleaning up the table.

    Any one know of a color match for the PM Gold?
    ...
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    Tool Gloat and few questions.

    Well I went and looked at the PM 60 and it ended up in my truck. It looked great and I have a few days to run it to make sure the motor is good.

    Here are some photos.

    Does anyone have a...
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    8" Powermatic Jointer Questions

    I am going to look at a used 8" jointer tonight. It is wired for 220 and the seller does not have 220 at his house....so I am not going to be able to run it. It is supposed to have a new Balder...
  12. Cost to convert three phase motor to one phase

    I am looking at an powermatic 8" jointer in three phase. Does anyone have a ballpark figure what it would cost to change the motor to a one phase? I would like to use a Baldor motor.

    Thanks,
    Rob
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    Coupon Code

    The code is 15391 and it is good for $10 off any $75 or more order. It is good until October 15th. I also received an email from Woodcraft that states that there is free shipping on orders over...
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    One Last Question about Planer

    Thanks for all of the help with the jointer / planer question. I think I might get a planer first and use the table saw for a jointer unless I find one at the right price. I have been looking at a...
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    Ok if the planer should come first what do I want...

    Ok if the planer should come first what do I want to look for? I have also been looking at a Jet Planer Moulder JPM-13. Would this do? My limitation is money (as always) and space. But I don't...
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    Jointer or Planer first?

    Which of these should I get first? I have a General 50-220 table saw and I am now looking for the next tool.

    I have found a Jet 6CS on Craigs list for a good price. Any thing to watch out for?...
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    Parts source for old Rockwell

    I have a rockwell 34-010 and the switch just went out. Does anyone have one they want to sell (switch) or a good source for one? I found one online in canada, but with shipping it was $50. I was...
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    Wood Source for Denver/Boulder Colorado

    Does anyone have a good source for project wood in the Denver area? I was just at the south denver woodcraft and they did not have very much in stock. They can order it, but if i have to do that,...
  19. SS Bolts

    I have used boltdepot.com with great luck. They even take back what you don't use.

    rob
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    lazy susan

    Thanks, that is exactly what I was looking for.

    Rob
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    Source for laminate and spinner?

    Guys is there a good source for laminate online?

    Also I am making some fixtures for a retail shop and need a spinner.
    It looks like the ones on bar stools that spin, two plates with ball...
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    Woodworking Book

    I have my table saw on the way (went with the 50-220), but now would like to get a general woodworking book. something that goes over the basics and could be used as a reference. Any suggestions?
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    Table Saw Question

    New to this forum. Just getting into woodworking. I live in Colorado and enjoy the mountains.

    I am in the market for a new table saw. The problem is that I have a one car garage and don't have...
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