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    Thanks Curt, I made one of those long stick...

    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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    I saw a TS with a switch that was moveable along...

    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?
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    Thanks s Mik and Curt, This is a heavy duty 3...

    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.
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    Replacing on/off switch 3 HP 220 volts

    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...
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    Thanks John and Jamie, They are now transferred...

    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...
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    Cherry - blotchy colours

    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...
  7. Brilliant George!

    Brilliant George!
  8. Rick, Thanks, you put into words what I was...

    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?
  9. Let me know if more pics would be better

    Let me know if more pics would be better
  10. Anybody made or modified a tablesaw table fence?

    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...
  11. Lee valley has a product which acts like a big...

    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...
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    Excellent, that was I was thinking too. You read...

    Excellent, that was I was thinking too. You read my mind!
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    Frame for Buddhist "Heart Sutra"

    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...
  14. Has anyone replaced the belt? I am wondering if...

    Has anyone replaced the belt? I am wondering if it is major surgery?
  15. Feng Shui says that having your back to the door...

    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...
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    No question that is true. That a reason to be...

    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...
  17. Loren and Curt, Thanks, that sounds about right....

    Loren and Curt,
    Thanks, that sounds about right. I will check out that avenue locally first.
  18. Thanks Loren, You inspired me to check again to...

    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...
  19. Parts for a Makita 2030 12" planer/6" jointer

    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...
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