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David,

For future reference, the Unisaw is not really that difficult to move. I have moved an old (1941) unisaw, a Delta HD shaper, and a Powermatic 66 using my full size pickup, a 4-caster dolly,...

Jason,

I found a Powermatic 66 listed in the local CL. It is a one-owner (hobbyist) saw built in 1994 and runs smooth. The details:
3HP / Single Phase / 230V
2 Cast iron wings with extension...

Ed,

You did well there. It will clean up to be a real beauty. You'll like the benefits of the extra heft over a #4 when smoothing large surface areas. An added benefit is that it shares the same...

Vaughn,

I've refurbished a few old saws with good results using the methods I describe in this thread:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=10403

I've repaired and replaced handles...

Thanks for posting that John. It's probably the best idea for a clamp rack in my small workspace. I'm thinking that for a larger version you could use a solid plywood back, piano hinges (as...

For what it's worth, my Record 53 does the same "skip" thing as Brian described, so if Anant cloned the Record it sounds as if they did a good job of it.

Vince in NC

Julio,

I found a very similar vice a few years ago at a flea market. It was a grimy mess but it cleaned up nicely and has proven to be useful. I didn't want to mount it on a bench so I mounted it...

Wall Lumber is about an hour's drive from my house, and well worth the trip. Last summer I needed several small/short pieces of different types of hardwood. I took the trip one Saturday morning...

Nice. Very nice. I need one of those.

Vince

Hey Mike, that handle looks great. I've never made a cover-top handle although I do have several saws that have handles with the same type of damage (broken bottoms; seems to be a weak point). Since...

Several years ago I built some cabinets/book cases in our living room. Since the units were to be painted I used birch plywood for the shelves, MDF for the raised panels and soft maple for stiles,...

I used soft maple for the built-in cabinets/shelving units in our living room. It was only slightly more expensive than poplar. Also used MDF for the raised panels in the doors and sides of the...

Wow! Great looking pieces, you should be very pleased and your daughter is sure to love them. Please post pictures after you're finished with the set.

Thanks for sharing, Vince

Outstanding. Beautiful, functional, and should be durable with that finish.

Nice piece. Vince

Alan,

The patch started out as a retangular block of cherry about 2.5" long, 1.25" high, and 7/8" thick, same thickness as handle. I used the bandsaw to make a clean and straight cut to remove the...

Rick,

If the rust is bad enough I start with sharp razor blades and scrape the saw blade along its length. I then use mineral spirits and various grits of sandpaper. I finish with several coats of...

I'm guessing some of you looked at this backsaw on fleabay but I was the only bidder and paid a bit under $17 including shipping. The first two images are from the fleabay ad.

The blade cleaned up...

Alan,

Well deserved. It is a beautiful piece. I look forward to seeing it grace the pages of FWW.

Vince in NC

Tim,

For cleaning saw blades, I use wet/dry sand paper on a felt backed sanding block lubricated with mineral spirits. The amount of rust determines which grit to begin with. I usually start with...

You never know whats under the rust and grime. I bought this 10" Disston backsaw a while back on FleaBay for about $20.00 including shipping. I've had it hanging near a couple other Disston backsaws...

Nice finds Jack. I've pretty much given up on yard sales and garage sales as it seems I rarely find anything around here and looking takes so much time. But, my wife and I attended a local antiques...

Terry,

That looks awesome. Nice adjustments to the CI and the "damage" won't have any negative effect on performance.

I've restored a few old Stanleys and used the asphaltum based japanning. It...

Jasper,

Unfortunately I haven't taken the time to sharpen the cutters for the 71. I haven't had the time to do much of anything with woodworking. I'm sure someone else will give us the needed...

Good stuff you got there Keith!

I have the LV sharpening guide. I've used it with plane blades and chisels and am completely satisfied with it. It does what it is supposed to. You will enjoy it.
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Bob,

Thanks for sharing. I ALWAYS read, re-read, and then when I need to, I reference your great posts.

I have a question:

1) Is there an advantage to the 45 degree haunch, as compared to a...