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    Propane roofers torch. Bill D....

    Propane roofers torch.
    Bill D.
    https://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-with-push-button-igniter-91037.html
  2. Easy enough to jump the overload and see if the...

    Easy enough to jump the overload and see if the motor still runs. You should be able to replace the overload with a generic one if you can not source the original make. Klikon is a common make in the...
  3. [QUOTE=Ronald Blue;3309344]It's a DJ-20...

    [QUOTE=Ronald Blue;3309344]It's a DJ-20 parallelogram jointer so no shimming to be done.
    I meant shimming to get the nose piece coplaner with the tabletop. Once all this gets sorted out the knives...
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    I used a hunk of 2x lumber supported at each end...

    I used a hunk of 2x lumber supported at each end on a sawhorse or block of wood larger then the duct diameter. Thread the 2x down the duct then place the assembly on each end. Then quick taps with...
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    Furnas was bought out by Siemens in 1996. I am...

    Furnas was bought out by Siemens in 1996. I am not sure if they are still using the name or not. What does this switch do? maintained or momentary. I guess they used oil tite to keep out dust....
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    Brushes are fairly universal. Need to sand/file...

    Brushes are fairly universal. Need to sand/file to fit if you can not get the correct ones. The other thing is the rear end and how it conenects to the spring and power lead.
    Bill D
  7. Glad to hear it is not at an angle. No shimming...

    Glad to hear it is not at an angle. No shimming required. Of course thre may be shims under it now. I recommend do not remove it all the way, in case there are any shims to get lost, just loosen...
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    Good idea to cut one or more plywood pieces to...

    Good idea to cut one or more plywood pieces to fill in the base. Then throw in some heavy iron stuff to add ballast. Especially if you add wheels or height which will make it less stable.
    Bill D
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    Are you a welder? Mobile bases get a lot easier...

    Are you a welder? Mobile bases get a lot easier if you can do that. I bought. a power hacksaw to cut the iron square. Works well, patented in 1912. Previous owner converted it to electric motor....
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    It is called turpentine. It is done with a...

    It is called turpentine. It is done with a still.
    Bill D.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzNxPY3ewas
  11. Before adjusting ask was it always this way? ...

    Before adjusting ask was it always this way? What happened to change it. Check it with a good straight edge. Is it coplanar with the other two tables or is it tipped down left to right.
    Is it...
  12. Sounds like it is too low. Do not try to pry it...

    Sounds like it is too low. Do not try to pry it up by resting a pry bar on the infeed side. You risk getting that side off as well. I suppose you could put a hunk of 2x4 on the iron only part of...
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    Seems like a dowel machine has to be set up for...

    Seems like a dowel machine has to be set up for each cut as accurate as a mortice. A biscuit or domino just has to be pretty close on one axis. A chalk mark is plenty good enough. The setback is...
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    I thought the o-ring was on the shank of each and...

    I thought the o-ring was on the shank of each and every bit.
    Bill D
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    When my brother picked up used engines to be...

    When my brother picked up used engines to be rebuilt. talk about wierd shapes with no good balance feet. He took along a few old tires with no wheels. Let the machine crush the tires and settle...
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    Good move, nothing got hurt. I thought a bandsaw...

    Good move, nothing got hurt. I thought a bandsaw normally was laid down on the spine for moving?
    Bill D
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    I chuckle at the adds on clist or facebook where...

    I chuckle at the adds on clist or facebook where someone is selling a junky horrible fright level tool. Clearly labelled "industrial". "professional" or "heavy duty" on the name tag and called such...
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    Sticky: Not YET a clinically recognized phobia, but...

    Not YET a clinically recognized phobia, but relates to the broader category of ornithophobia (fear of birds).

    Fixed it for you.
    Bill D
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    Any chance this is a Zinsco or Federal Pacific...

    Any chance this is a Zinsco or Federal Pacific panel?
    Bill D
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    Need to see the front. looks like a standard...

    Need to see the front. looks like a standard 22mm switch operator with some contact blocks. Is the problem the operator or the contact blocks?
    Bill D
  21. For the drill guide bushing a piece of hardwood...

    For the drill guide bushing a piece of hardwood dowel will work well enough to get a centered hole started. Do you have a lathe or drill press. No lathe? drill the hole first and use a screw and...
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    I bet my 18" planer is a big starting load with...

    I bet my 18" planer is a big starting load with the factory 7.5hp motor. Lots of mass to spin up to speed.
    BillD
  23. Where is OP located that he can not find an...

    Where is OP located that he can not find an imperial bolt? You might just drill it out and tap to m8 or m10. If you can find a 5/16 set screw...heat it red hot and let it air cool. That should...
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    I looked at a 20" Powermatic wedge bed. I love...

    I looked at a 20" Powermatic wedge bed. I love old machines and it was a dandy...

    I do not think Powermatic made a wedge bed planner. Yates made several sizes then they were bought out and sold...
  25. Thread: Ants

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    There are sugar ants and grease ants. Different...

    There are sugar ants and grease ants. Different tastes need different baits to work.
    Bill D
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