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    Thanks Larry for your response. I went and saw...

    Thanks Larry for your response. I went and saw the unit and it was in great shape. Bought it. I had to move the runners since it was set up for a PM cabinet saw. It's really well made and came with...
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    I have a like new Makita beam saw with 2 blades...

    I have a like new Makita beam saw with 2 blades that hasn't made over 10 cuts. It has a teflon coated steel blade and a Makita carbide blade that is like new and super sharp. I bought it for a job I...
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    Biesemeyer sliding table opinions

    I have an opportunity to buy a Biesemeyer sliding table that is in mint condition. I know it's no longer made so my thought is that it must not have been very popular or it was overpriced. It seems...
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    Thanks Wes. I'll give that a try.

    Thanks Wes. I'll give that a try.
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    Replacing contractor saw arbor bearings

    I had a little time on my hands since work was slow for about a week, so I decided to use the time to service a number of my tools. I started by replacing the arbor bearings and motor bearings on my...
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    I'm looking at a used Wap. Does anyone have any...

    I'm looking at a used Wap. Does anyone have any experience with these? How's the suction, noise, etc. Any complaints? Thanks.
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    My attorney friend says: "Mold is Gold". Seems...

    My attorney friend says: "Mold is Gold". Seems that some lawyers call it the asbestos of the new millenium. Just my $.02.
  8. I picked up a 3/8" collet and a 3 flute roughing...

    I picked up a 3/8" collet and a 3 flute roughing endmill and all I can say is WOW! It cuts like a hot knife through butter and is much quieter than carbide bit that PC provides with the pocket...
  9. I have a Porter Cable 552 pocket cutter that uses...

    I have a Porter Cable 552 pocket cutter that uses a 3/8" down cut spiral router bit with a 1/2" shank. I read that that a 2 flute end mill would work better and cost less to replace. Has anyone had...
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    My sincere thanks to all who responded. I took...

    My sincere thanks to all who responded. I took the cover off the capacitor and shorted across both poles with a big screwdriver and there was now spark of any kind. I was expecting something but...
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    How to discharge a capacitor

    As some of you know from an earlier question, I'm having to replace the arbor bracket, arbor and bearings on my 30 year old Unisaw. It was suggested that I replace the motor bearings also while I was...
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    Thanks to all who responded. I took the advice to...

    Thanks to all who responded. I took the advice to replace and that's what I'm going to do. I just ordered a new bracket from Mike's Tools in Santa Ana, Ca. I can pick it up on my way home from one of...
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    Uh-ooo! Now what?

    I was just installing a new arbor and bearings in my Unisaw and was down to trying to get the last bearing out. I didn't have a puller and the local auto parts store didn't have anything that would...
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    Nice restoration job! There ought to be a law...

    Nice restoration job! There ought to be a law against letting a good tool fall into that kind of condition.
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    I have the Dial-A-Width and it gives perfectly...

    I have the Dial-A-Width and it gives perfectly flat bottom dados and is chip free. The ease of adjustability was the deciding factor for me.
  16. I have a 1976 year model with a 3 hp motor and a...

    I have a 1976 year model with a 3 hp motor and a Biesemeyer fence. I've had it for over 25 years and haven't had to spend a penny on repairs. It's used professionally and every time I use it, I'm...
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    Try paste waxing the table top and the rails and...

    Try paste waxing the table top and the rails and inside the fence where it slides on the rails. I do this to my field saws and they work very slick. You might need to apply the wax with 000 or 0000...
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    Poll: Fabulous!!

    Fabulous!!
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    I've used the SD608 on my Unisaw for years and it...

    I've used the SD608 on my Unisaw for years and it works great. I'm a pro and have to provide a quality product and this does it.
  20. I transported mine upside down in the back of my...

    I transported mine upside down in the back of my pickup. I can't remember if I blocked the motor or not (it was almost 20 years ago that I last moved it).
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    AAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!! I can't stand when...

    AAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!! I can't stand when those things happen. You did the right thing. Now write a letter to Lowe's and let them know. Good luck.
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    Congratulations! You're going to love it. I've...

    Congratulations! You're going to love it. I've had my 3 hp Unisaw for over 25 years without a single problem and I've worked it really had as a general contractor. I went from a Jet-lock fence to a...
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    I've used a 1 1/2" hole saw without the pilot bit...

    I've used a 1 1/2" hole saw without the pilot bit in my drill press. It's easy to match a plug for paint grade doors, stain grade takes a little more work to find wood and grain that match. If you're...
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    Thanks to all who gave their opinions and logic....

    Thanks to all who gave their opinions and logic. I've decided to pass on this as it would only be a lateral change. I have a 5 hp Unisaw with Biesemeyer 66" fence and 2 older Delta Contractor saws...
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    What would you do?

    I have a chance to buy a Delta model 36-650 10" professional table saw with a mobile base for $250. The saw is brand new in the box. I currently have an older Delta Contractors saw as my my field saw...
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