This was a fun weekend for me. (Except for the heat...I didn't know I could sweat that much and not dry out). Last weekend I took delivery on an 8" jointer. Got it set up and started using it this past weekend. I know there are quite a few 490 owners on the creek. I hope to have the same great results. It's been great so far.
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(I really need to get some dust control. I'm getting tired of the cartridge mask all the time.)
The other fun item happened yesterday. My first piece of old iron. I'm guessing late fifties, early sixties. I got it from a retired shop teacher. I hate to see the schools close down their woodshops. I don't know how to convince the schools they are loosing the oportunity to give these kids something that stays with them for a very long time. Be it just the great sense of accomplishment or even a trade that they enjoy.
There are some things that need replacement (pulley with indexing tabs are all broken off) and the motor is 3 phase. So I'm sure I may need some forum advice about that when it comes time to get it fired up.
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And then the ugly.....well that would be me. But the camera broke when I tried to take a picture of myself. It's been said on this forum "No picture, it didn't happen." Hey, I'm looking better already, yeah that's the ticket. Well that's my story and I'm sticking to it.