Search:

Type: Posts; User: Julian Tracy; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 7 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    21
    Views
    6,168

    The ETS 150 3/5 sanders (original series) are...

    The ETS 150 3/5 sanders (original series) are absolute gems. I tried the new ones briefly at a demonstration and found them to be a bit buzzy in comparison, but I've got friends that love them.
    ...
  2. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,925

    What would make a great skirt on that dust...

    What would make a great skirt on that dust collection jig would some of the cheap wooden handled chip brushes with the handles cut down to the metal ferrules. You could "line" the radius of the jig...
  3. What'd you pay for it? Aside from finding parts,...

    What'd you pay for it? Aside from finding parts, I love unique vintage stuff... The Hitachi resaw has a universal motor as I recall - tell us about the motor on yours? HP, noise, belt/direct? No...
  4. Replies
    24
    Views
    3,598

    Obviously an exaggeration, but the point is the...

    Obviously an exaggeration, but the point is the Jet will lose none of it's value this year or in 5, the Grizzly at $780 cost will never be worth more than $400-450 tops.

    JT
  5. I don't know about your math, Erik. A $2K...

    I don't know about your math, Erik. A $2K Chaiwanese heavy duty wood working machine in good cared for condition will sell for a lot more than a couple hundred bucks around here, and this is a bit...
  6. Actually the Festool batteries for THIS drill are...

    Actually the Festool batteries for THIS drill are not cheap - close to $80 each just for the nicads. Ricc, just sent you an email, I have a light interest in it as I have the exact drill and...
  7. Replies
    24
    Views
    3,598

    Warranties on such tools are over-rated. That...

    Warranties on such tools are over-rated. That Jet is a solid deal at $500 or just below. Unlike the Grizzly, it will ALWAYS be worth $500, whereas that new $600 Grizzly will be worth about $300-350...
  8. Replies
    27
    Views
    5,590

    Ive seen it from both ends, as a buyer and a...

    Ive seen it from both ends, as a buyer and a seller.

    Recently though, I was selling a jointer for $250. Had a guy called on Friday wanted to buy it for sure but couldnt pay for it till Sunday,...
  9. FYI - Check the fence scale sticker for accuracy...

    I no longer own a 4511 saw, but on mine when I had it, I noticed a pretty huge inaccuracy of the stick on measurement scale that the fence reads. Over the entire length of it's 24-30" reading, mine...
  10. Replies
    24
    Views
    8,004

    Using a track saw instead of a tablesaw is kind...

    Using a track saw instead of a tablesaw is kind of like using a jigsaw instead of a bandsaw. It'll work, and with good tools and technique, you can achieve the same quality or near to it, but it's...
  11. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,525

    I had a Jet buffer that needed a capacitor - had...

    I had a Jet buffer that needed a capacitor - had to give it a spin every time I started it. Never did replace the part, with a buffer it was so easy to give the wheel a spin and hit the on switch.
    ...
  12. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,525

    Excellent sander. I have the white version with...

    Excellent sander. I have the white version with the Cabinet stand, but that Blue one is the exact same unit.

    Before I owned it, had two Delta's, one of the Delta Rockwells and another of the 90's...
  13. Replies
    34
    Views
    10,158

    Not in the same class of saw, but the 1950's era...

    Not in the same class of saw, but the 1950's era Delta 14" bandsaw I just picked up runs quieter and smoother than any other bandsaw I've owned, including a 14" Ridgid (heavily modded to run better),...
  14. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,411

    How cool is it that 7 replies in, no one has felt...

    How cool is it that 7 replies in, no one has felt the need to call the BT saw's crap.

    I had one (Early USA model) as my main saw for years - great saw, better even than my current jobsite saw, a...
  15. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,142

    The metal is thin enough - why not simply tap a...

    The metal is thin enough - why not simply tap a new hole one size larger to fit whatever screws you have on hand?

    If you don't have taps - you can use a screw thread as a makeshift tap by filing a...
  16. Replies
    43
    Views
    9,089

    My reference is to how much you can buy great...

    My reference is to how much you can buy great tools for on the used market, in terms of why would you buy new.

    For instance, drill presses, why would you buy one new? All over the place at $200...
  17. Replies
    43
    Views
    9,089

    To the OP's point of hig-priced machinery these...

    To the OP's point of hig-priced machinery these days, I too was thinking the same thing as I browsed my local dealer and was thinking why would anyone buy ANYTHING new? I mean, $900-1200 for a 14"...
  18. Replies
    43
    Views
    9,089

    For such a small width, seems like you can...

    For such a small width, seems like you can accomplish the task with a spindle sander with a custom fence setup. You caould even use a sanding drum on a drill press with said fence to allow the stock...
  19. Replies
    15
    Views
    6,258

    For a 1/8" difference - why bother? Exterior...

    For a 1/8" difference - why bother? Exterior trim will be caulked anyways. Shim it if you need for the 1/8" and then caulk as per normal, which will fill the 1/8" gap.

    JT
  20. Replies
    23
    Views
    9,252

    I live in the metro Detroit area and frequent the...

    I live in the metro Detroit area and frequent the local CL ads. The Bandsaw is EASILY worth $450-500, being clean and US made and enclosed base, the edge sander will sell for $200+ easy and the...
  21. Replies
    12
    Views
    3,041

    Keep in mind that though they show you seemingly...

    Keep in mind that though they show you seemingly endless options for oddball cool plywoods that are hard to source elsewhere, quite a few either have prohibitively high minimum orders or ridiculous...
  22. Had a large job with a lot of iron on edge...

    Had a large job with a lot of iron on edge banding and figured it'd be the perfect place to utilize the Festool MFK700 kit I had recently picked up. Ended up being more trouble and less efficiency...
  23. The rubin is good for bare wood, but not so great...

    The rubin is good for bare wood, but not so great for anything else. My RO90 came with a nice asst of Granite (Blue stuff) and it's actually pretty amazing. on wood or painted or finished, didn't...
  24. Replies
    10
    Views
    4,742

    I bought the Menards 10" metal framed bandsaw...

    I bought the Menards 10" metal framed bandsaw last year for about $169 on sale and have been very impressed with it. From the pics and knob locations, it would appear to be the same as the Jet...
  25. Welding Probably get stomped on for this, but check the...

    Probably get stomped on for this, but check the duty cycle ratings of the units you are considering. I have a firepower unit made by Themadyne and was surprised to find out the duty cycle on my unit...
Results 1 to 25 of 155
Page 1 of 7 1 2 3 4