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yes but it doesn't start up. How would I locate and test the capacitor?

Thanks! I'll look it up at that site. I'm thinking it may be the brushes.

Checked it all out, and there is continuity in the switch, speed control, and breaker. There is a very faint hum from the motor when the switch is on. I looked at the brushes and there seems to be...

I have a Hitachi scroll saw that I bought from Lowes about five years ago. Real nice right up until a week ago when it wouldn't move. The light comes on, but no saw movement. Almost like there's a...

Sorry, I should have clarified. I have a PC router that uses a 5 3/4" base and a Craftsman that has a 6" base. I'm wondering how to make a 6" base for the PC so both will have the same sized base,...

I always have trouble locating and drilling the screw holes on shop-made router bases so that the base is still perfectly centered. No matter how careful I am I still end up being at least 1/32 off....

My push block that straddles the Bessy-type fence on my table saw. Made it in about 15 minutes, shortly after nearly losing a finger with a "free hand" push stick, and it has made using my saw 100%...

Trimmed and sanded cypress panels for the sides of a chest on chest (the one from New Yankee Worshop. Always wanted to make it, think I've finally got the skills and tools to do it), rabbetted them,...

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Started a project involving sliding dovetails and realized it would be nice to have two routers for it, one for the straight bit cuts to hog out the slots, and one for the dovetail bit cuts to...

Problem is it's an Incra jig. Only adjusts in 1/32 increments. I could use a conventional fence, but that costs me the precision that makes the router table preferrable to me over the TS jig...

For only $25 + S&H, I'd be more than happy to send you a set! Thanks for the tip. Looks like I'll be buying a straight bit tomorrow. The Skil bit probably won't be able to handle the 1,100+ cuts I'll...

just the router height. no big whoop, though.

tried a 1/4" straight bit and it works great! Imagine that - a cheap Skil bit ends up working better than a pricier Amana. Maybe it's just the type rather than the brand.

Yeah, I was a bit worried about tear out, but with the backer board it should be okay. Hate to change the set up, but no big deal really. I'll see how that works and let you know.

Cranked out a batch of Sandfield puzzle boxes. Some to sell, some for gifts. Made an American Girl dollbed for a lady my wife works with. Now it's time to hurry and finish some canister sets for...

Trying to finish up Christmas gifts and I'm having a problem. Making some canisters using box joints, but the fit is really tight - have to use a rubber mallet to put them together, and they still...

Thanks for all the help everyone. Most of the sites, though, carried only rare earth magnets, which I've found have way too much pull and won't release the locking pin. I did, however, find this...

WOOD magazine had a couple plans for some puzzle boxes, one of which, the Sandfield Box, requires a 1/4"x1/4" rod magnet and 1/4"x1/2" steel pin for the lock mechanism. They sell them online for a...

One question: are the pressure rollers adjustable, in the event of needing to reduce snipe?

Yes, it's the new one.

Anyone have any experience or knowledge concerning the Delta 31-260X 18-inch by 36-inch Drum Sander? It's the one with the semi-enclosed base. I was looking at one today, but Amazon doesn't have any...

Can you give me a brand name or two of that alkyd varnish? I'm not familiar with the term alkyd.

About the Polyshades, you mean even with a wood conditioner it still doesn't even out?

Just built a bassinet out of knotty pine and I'm curious as to what the best method/materials might be for the finish. The guy who's buying it asked for a honey-pine tint, semigloss. I know that...

Cleaned up the aftermath of the latest batch of plant stands. Actually pulled out the scrap bin and cleaned behind it :eek:.

Built some bird houses with the cutoffs from the plant stands. ...