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I have a small Echo blower and limb saw and 2 Stihls an 041 and an 025. I also have a Stihl blower and straight shaft trimmer. I have to say I really like both brands and the quality is pretty close....

Hello again,
Rob, why would you recommend a 1.25hp 2.7cfm @100psi oilless compressor with another $29.00 bucks to get a warranty on the pump over a 4.5hp 5.5cfm @90psi with oil and two year warranty...

Hello,
Do a search on Eaton Compressor and you'll see they have 2 nice portable units. One is $139. and one is $169. Very nice for the money. Cast iron cylinder and crankcase has oil in it. Plus a 2...

I checked out the site you pointed me to. Lots of good info there.
Thanks. Brian

Hi,
I have an idea for you. I've got an old Unisaw jet lock fence I am going to cut down to fit my 14" Rockwell bandsaw. You can pick these up at reasonable prices from time to time at online...

Okay, One more question for anyone in the know about Hitachi cordless tools.
I am looking at buying a 14.4 volt combo kit with light, circular saw, drill, 2 batteries, and a quick charger and case....

Hello,
Do any of you guys know how well the mills work that are using pneumatic trailer tires for their band wheels? I am considering building one and I am looking for input of how well they work...

Oh yeah, I like the fence. For a design similar to a Jet Lock it was well built (machined nicely) and I think it would be pretty accurate.

Hello,
I looked at a couple of older Wadkin saws a couple of weeks ago. They were pretty whipped but I was looking mostly to see how well they were built. I did not care for the overall design or...

Hi Steve,
I have a Stihl .025 and .041 and an Echo. The Ech is the little limb saw they make. I like them all vey much. I think the Echo's are very good saws for the money. They tend to cost less...

Hello Dev,
I used this trick for sanding drywall. It works very well. I leave the pleated filter in the ShopVac and install one of their bag filters in the tank. They sell 2 grades of bags for it....

Milwaukee and Kett both make nice shears. I have a set that will cut up to 18 gage and we have the 16 gage Kett's at work. I also have a set of Ingersoll Rand nibblers at home. I use them only if I...

Thanks for the info. I thought it might be a steel bandsaw but was not sure of the blade speed range on the saw.
Brian

Hello,
Do any of you guys know anything about this saw? It is a Tanne 3000MH. Any help is appreciated. I am going to see her tomorrow and if she is nice I may bring her home with me.
Thanks!

Hi Lou,
The tilt is a large handwheel which is connected to an acme screw and a large acme nut on the trunnion. Here is a pic which shows the screw, nut, and trunnion. I like the adjustable gibs...

Hi Lou,
No riving knife here. Plain Jane I suppose. But very solid. I powered up her sister yesterday (or maybe it's her brother because he's grey hmmmm)
Anyway, I ripped a 2 x 4 a couple of times...

Hello,
I've been reading this forum for a while now and I thought it's time introduce myself. My name is Brian King, I am married with 3 children ages 3, 8, and 9. I work as a manufacturing...

I see many good saws out there. Probably some that most of you have never heard of. Grob is a top notch band saw. I know where there a 3 for sale now. Heavy duty and has a table that tilts from to...

Bruce,
From one toolmaker to another nice job!. It takes years of learning from other skilled toolmakers to develop the knowledge it takes to do this kind of work. Some people never do get it. If...

How about a big 15HP Torit cyclone system? I found this one. they are asking 5k for it. I'd gues they would let it go for 4k.
Email me if your'e interested. I think it;'s a model 30. It's rated 400...

Here is some insight on blade tension. If you have to tenson a 1 inch blade you need a very stout saw. If your saw isn't you'll be tensioning the saw not the blade. The saw frame will spring.
Take a...

Hello Guys,
Why not buy a nice used older machine? You know where most of the older stuff was made.
Almost everyone has cut corners to compete with Grizzly and other low cost (comparatively...

Hello Lou,
Yes it is a direct drive saw. The blade raises and lowers by means of a spiral bevel gears attatched to a vertical riser screw. The whole assembly rides on a set of square ways. All...

Hello, I fount this saw for sale locally. It has an original fence and an overarm with an anti-kickback system on it. Have any of you used one of these? If so, how did you like it? It looks like a...

Chris,
I am also a toolmaker. The woodworking environment is no problem for most machinist type tools. It just takes a little common sense. These tools are used in shops where there is grinding...