Well, that didn't work! Got a puller, and apparently didn't follow Charles Taylor's advice closely enough...and broke the pulley! Guess what, I still can't get it off the shaft! So my next question...
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Well, that didn't work! Got a puller, and apparently didn't follow Charles Taylor's advice closely enough...and broke the pulley! Guess what, I still can't get it off the shaft! So my next question...
While trying to change the arbor bearings on my old Powermatic 66, I have run into a problem. I got the saw all apart, belts off, and took out the two allen screws set into the pulley, but for the...
Thanks for the responses, and the links for the bearings. No, I don't use a blade stabalizer, but I have done this operations literally hundreds of times and this has never happened before. Yes, I...
Hi all,
The other day I was ripping some 4 foot X 2" stock of purple heart into strips of varying size, from 1/4 inch down to 1/16 ish, with my Powermatic 66. I noticed that the first 2" or so of...
Have a Powermatic 66, and the blade won't raise all the way up. The saw is at least 20 years old and this has never happened before. Had the blade lowered for some cuts, and when I went to raise it,...
First, thanks to all who responded to my original post about how to charge for my collaborative work on some paperweight bases I made for a local glassblower....
I recently acquired a Leonard Grind-R-Lap grinder, with no sharpening stone. I found one online here:http://accu-finish.com/product/5-inch-diamond-wheels for $169, but haven't found any others....
Thanks, all, for the feedback and info! I guess I was looking for input on what an experienced turner with the right equipment could do these for. However, since he came to me and wanted each of them...
As a woodworker who occasionally dabbles in turning for fun, I am inevitably approached by friends who think that just because I have a wood shop, I can make whatever they need. Well, chances are, I...
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could help me with this problem: I recently had someone ask me if I could make a cribbage board similar to the one in the attached picture, but not with the Harley...
So, as a woodworker who uses a lot of exotic woods, I have to be prepared. Since exotics are such unique colors, I have several small (like cup sized) containers of fine sawdust (collected from my...
Long ago my wife and I were given one of those department store garden benches with the iron ends and wooden slats. Well, as is common, the wooden slats ended up breaking, and now my wife wants them...
Thanks, all, for the compliments. Pat, the boxes are actually about half that size. They measure 10" wide, 5" high and 6" deep I.D. The plywood is 3/8 inch (per customer's direction) joints are 1/4"....
Yup, being the first time, I thought I'd better make an extra just in case.
Admin, please delete this thread. I reposted it because the pictures didn't work.
Recently I was asked to make five plywood boxes with box joint corners. I'd never done box joints before, but you know how it is when you have a wood shop, some people think you can make anything....
Recently I was asked to make five plywood boxes with box joint corners. I'd never done box joints before, but you know how it is when you have a wood shop, some people think you can make anything....
Thanks for the replies and great suggestions!
Darius, perhaps my statements were a little misleading. When I said the box tops and bottoms will be glued onto the frames, I meant as opposed to being...
A customer asked me to make five boxes for him using 3/8" Baltic birch plywood. I tried to convince him to let me use solid wood, but he wanted the plywood and offered me $100 each for five boxes,...
My HD has switched to Irwin clamps only. I thought they were a bit pricey so don't own any, therefore I don't know how reliable they are and can't comment on that.
However, I have to agree with...
Love it! Just think how perfect all my frames and boxes could be! Also like the disclaimers at the end. "Always unplug Magic Square before making adjustments". Wouldn't want any tragic accidents!
Thought it was high time to give the PM66 I inherited a good cleaning. It wasn't in bad shape, just a little rough on the top. Amazing what a little elbow grease (and sandpaper) will do for ya. Stock...
Chuck, I love this table! For all the exotic woods out there, that good ol' "made in the USA" BLM is still one of my favorite woods!
I can relate to your cocobolo bleed problem as well. I use...
Two follow up questions: One, would it be easier to do this using a dovetail jig with a straight bit? (and no, they specifically want straight fingers, not dovetails). And two, sounds like a stupid...
I have been asked to make five identical boxes out of 3/8" birch plywood, 5''x6''x10'', with box joint corners. After cutting the pieces to size, can I clamp the same size pieces together and run...