Search:

Type: Posts; User: Neil Davie; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Replies
    48
    Views
    32,389

    First off, $12,000 is way too much for the...

    First off, $12,000 is way too much for the bathroom. I installed one in my last detached shop, and probably didn't add more than $1500 to the cost. I did all the work myself except the trench, which...
  2. Shop

    I would make it at least twice as big and add a 1/2 bath.
  3. Replies
    35
    Views
    5,095

    Poll: My garage shop already had sheetrock, but I...

    My garage shop already had sheetrock, but I installed it hidden anyway. It is actually very simple, just cut sections of the sheetrock away, saving the pieces, then wire as new construction....
  4. Replies
    59
    Views
    18,463

    Griz delivery

    I have had many tools delivered from Grizzly over the years, and never requested lift gate service. They always had it anyway. At my present home, a semi can't negotiate the front gate of the...
  5. Replies
    20
    Views
    20,415

    Great design and craftsmanship. Congratulations...

    Great design and craftsmanship. Congratulations on its completion.
  6. Replies
    7
    Views
    7,283

    Switch repair/adjustment.

    I have had these switches that needed repair. It wasn't typically the dust in them, but adjustment that was needed. After looking at them, use an ohmmeter to measure continuity, and insure they make...
  7. Replies
    11
    Views
    2,653

    Concrete repair

    I have repaired my deck on my condo in Beaver Creek, Co using concrete patch material available at HD. The spalling is common on decks around here as winter freezing/thawing and some ice thawing salt...
  8. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,517

    Belt/disk dust collection

    I have one that I just refurbished. The dust collection works great! It has the dust inlets at the end of the belt and at the shroud of the disk. A plenum carries it to the lower stand below the...
  9. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,671

    The gibs may be set too tight to allow the...

    The gibs may be set too tight to allow the movement.
  10. Replies
    11
    Views
    2,766

    Rough start

    A motor can start rough if the start capacitor contacts are dirty or missadjusted. Just a thought.
  11. Replies
    7
    Views
    1,443

    HF planer

    I went through the buying process almost to the end, but since they are likely on permanant back order, I decided it wasn't worth the hassle to hassle them. And any planer they have I wouldn't be...
  12. Replies
    14
    Views
    3,301

    Appliance paint

    I used to have some apartments that
    I rented and had occasion to repaint refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc many times. Using the epoxy appliance spray cans, they looked good and lasted well...
  13. Replies
    10
    Views
    6,370

    Brown epoxy

    I have used it and it works fine. It will harden brown also, so should not be used where clear is desired.
  14. Replies
    25
    Views
    17,410

    Garage door insulation.

    With 2" depth to work with, I puthalf thickness of R-13 fiberglass insulation, covered by the R-5 foil backed foam board, foil side to the inside. Made a great difference. It was quite inexpensive.
  15. Replies
    32
    Views
    24,498

    Simple Green

    In an article on "Choosing and using blade cleaners" in Woodsmith's book Table Saw Secrets, they state the manufacturers of Simple Green warn to not use Simple Green for carbide tipped blades as it...
  16. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,424

    Planer issues

    I appreciate the input. I previously had a Griz 20" planer and since I now have a smaller shop am considering the 15" with the sprial cutterhead also. It's a bit of an investment, but all the...
  17. Replies
    8
    Views
    3,701

    Shelix head

    Just this morning I replaced my bladed cutter with a byrd unit on my delta 6"" jointer. Not all the same issues of course, but only two problems came up. Be careful in removing the bearings to avoid...
  18. Replies
    6
    Views
    3,596

    Pictures will be forthcoming

    I've been taking pictures as the unit is being rebuilt. It is mostly together, but am awaiting a few parts I ordered.
  19. Replies
    6
    Views
    3,596

    Powermatic Disk/Belt sander

    After waiting for a miracle, I found one on craigs list and bought a
    Powermatic 30b disk belt sander for $150. I am 3/4 through refurbishing it, mostly painting, but also replacing the 3 phase...
  20. Replies
    32
    Views
    7,746

    Almost always

    The only reason I wouldn't glue the jopints would be if I intended to take things apart in the future.
  21. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,366

    Inexpensive router

    I have bought reconditioned routers at considerable savings. The latest is an Hitachi 3 1/4 hp one from aaatool.net for $120. I have a similar
    Freud unit on my router table at about the same price,...
  22. Replies
    6
    Views
    2,367

    Griz bs blades

    The title pretty much says it. I have several that I bought with my 20" band saw. They wear quickly and have poor weld spots that go thump-thump as the blade turns. They seem to have widely varying...
  23. Self built cyclone

    I built a cyclone for my 2 hp grizzly dc. Because the installation decreased the bends, etc, the flow actually increased considerably! Almost all of the dust & chips went into the can, and I only...
  24. Replies
    3
    Views
    4,298

    Congratulations! Great looking boat that you will...

    Congratulations! Great looking boat that you will surely enjoy. I used to have a 38' Cabo Rico sailboat.
  25. Replies
    9
    Views
    1,278

    Motor starting

    I had two brand new motors on my drill press that acted that way. (replaced by the mfg) I later checked them out and found the centrifigal switch for the starting caps not closing properly. Careful...
Results 1 to 25 of 38
Page 1 of 2 1 2