Thanks Curt, I made one of those long stick shutoffs but at some point it broke. It was fantastic. Maybe I should make a better version or do as Al suggested and get a newer version.
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Thanks Curt, I made one of those long stick shutoffs but at some point it broke. It was fantastic. Maybe I should make a better version or do as Al suggested and get a newer version.
I saw a TS with a switch that was moveable along the table's edge. Looked like a handy idea. Anyone has experience or ideas?
Thanks s Mik and Curt,
This is a heavy duty 3 hp so I presume that means it is a contractor style. The magnetic switch sounds like a good idea and thanks for the explanation.
My 1965 Rockwell tablesaw on off switch works but I am considering changing it. It's a bit difficult to reach it and I spend a bit of time fiddling for it. I can see that being a bit dangerous so I...
Thanks John and Jamie,
They are now transferred to a paper bag. I would never have guessed that one. I would have figured that it would speed up the drying but I see what you mean now. There was a...
I pruned a branch off my cherry and turned it into some ends for a scroll for a Chinese calligraphy that a friend did.
Turned out (PI) great but the red is splotchy on it. Do I have to just be...
Brilliant George!
Rick,
Thanks, you put into words what I was thinking and added the UHMW to the mix. Excellent ideas!
Where would I look for the UHMW? Is that similar to Teflon?
Let me know if more pics would be better
I have a 65 Delta 3hp saw. Works great but I would like to improve the fence. Any suggestions?
I was thinking of adding some sort of wood/plastic to increase the width of it to allow anti-kickback...
Lee valley has a product which acts like a big eraser that you rub over the tools and it erases the rust. Comes in three grades and is called sandflex. It works. They also have a dipping solution...
Excellent, that was I was thinking too. You read my mind!
I am making a gift for a friend. It is to be some kind of frame for a Chinese calligraphy of what is called "The Heart Sutra".
It is a beautifully done and simple painting 31" x 56".
So I am...
Has anyone replaced the belt? I am wondering if it is major surgery?
Feng Shui says that having your back to the door is a bad idea. You automatically give up your privacy and cannot see when someone is entering. May sound goofy but there is merit to it. I was told...
No question that is true. That a reason to be careful sometimes also when somebody posts online as it could be one person with a bunch of posting names. The CEO of Whole Foods got caught dumping on...
Loren and Curt,
Thanks, that sounds about right. I will check out that avenue locally first.
Thanks Loren,
You inspired me to check again to see if anything was written on it.
I have attached some photos. Unfortunately taken with an older iphone but sort of readable.
I turned the...
I've had this unit since probably the 1980s. Love it and have done lots of boards. I had the rollers reurethaned, Excellent idea. This unit is so reliable, useful and loud. If I was starting again I...