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Yesterday,
11:30 PM
Bill Dufour
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Wiring Old poitras TS-121 12-14" table saw
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I can not read the data plate very well. I see no horsepower rating or KW either. 3hp would be 20 MFD. 5hp would be around 40 MFd. these are for...
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Yesterday,
7:28 PM
Bill Dufour
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Wiring Old poitras TS-121 12-14" table saw
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Only one capacitor? How many Micro farad is it? Bill D
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Yesterday,
6:29 PM
Bill Dufour
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Wiring Old poitras TS-121 12-14" table saw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
If it has a capacitor it is not three phase. Unless it is using some kind of phase perfect to generate three phase. With only one cap very very...
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05-01-2024,
4:40 PM
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Are they building standalone car washes like crazy in your area too?
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Off Topic Forum
Easy to launder money through a car wash. Just add it to the daily take and claim that many extra washes went through. No extra cost to run a fake...
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05-01-2024,
12:33 AM
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Solved a repair problem
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I have, they work fine. File or grind a few teeth in on end to make it drill faster. Bill D
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04-28-2024,
10:17 PM
Bill Dufour
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Catenary Bowls?
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Turner's Forum
Take a metal tub and fill it with epoxy(maybe it was plaster of paris) slowly spin it until it almost reaches the edge. leave it spinning until it...
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04-28-2024,
5:05 PM
Bill Dufour
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Are they building standalone car washes like crazy in your area too?
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Off Topic Forum
Lots here. But, we have water restrictions so washing a car at home is more restricted as to what days and times are allowed. BilL D
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04-26-2024,
7:59 PM
Bill Dufour
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99 cent store closing on Sunday, 70-80%. off
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FYI" The 99 cent store is closing on Sunday. It is now 70-80% off. picked pretty bare. They are selling store fixtures. Nice looking big stocking...
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04-25-2024,
5:27 PM
Bill Dufour
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Box for Cremation Ashes
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Mike that columbarium was designed by Julia Morgan who did a lot of buildings around Berkeley and also designed Hearst Castle. I like her work better...
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04-25-2024,
2:44 PM
Bill Dufour
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Box for Cremation Ashes
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Kleenex box. Open top with a flower pot inside. Probably not for live flowers. you do not want it to get wet and rot. Too many connotations if...
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04-24-2024,
8:08 PM
Bill Dufour
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Looking for wiring diagram for 2001 Agazzani Rapid 600 Bandsaw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
switch position are not zero and one. They are binary I and O. On and off to us non computer types. I believe some Italian bandsaws use a motor...
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04-24-2024,
7:54 PM
Bill Dufour
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Cheap Bandsaw for Resawing
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What about the Hitachi with a 5hp motor swapped in? Bill D
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04-24-2024,
10:43 AM
Bill Dufour
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Cordless Circular Saws
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I like my little PC trim saw. Hard to find the small blades. They are 4-5 inches. I do not remember the exact size. It is designed to cut through...
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04-23-2024,
11:27 PM
Bill Dufour
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Bugs !
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Location and climate. Move to antarctica, Would bagging it with dry ice to displace O2 kill bugs? Bill D
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16 replies | 1465 view(s)
04-23-2024,
8:14 PM
Bill Dufour
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Shop Roof Insulation - PIC
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WorkShops
OP still has not revealed his climate so we are shooting blind. Maybe he is in the high desert and not too concerned with moisture only radiant...
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9 replies | 1151 view(s)
04-23-2024,
6:29 PM
Bill Dufour
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Township building codes.
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Off Topic Forum
Most of california sheds under 120 square feet can be on the property line, no permits, etc. Some height rules and no overhang over a fence line. ...
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04-23-2024,
5:15 PM
Bill Dufour
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Making screen panels for a lake view
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Sit in your chair and relax look at the view. Then decide where the cross pieces should not be placed. Do the same for standing at the rail. Now...
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04-22-2024,
11:01 AM
Bill Dufour
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Is there a small, accurate table saw?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
The horrible fright mini tablesaw is bad, floppy, et.. Bill D
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42 replies | 3610 view(s)
04-22-2024,
12:12 AM
Bill Dufour
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Building another 4 x 4 outdoor dining table
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Is the ipe sold today still as rot resistant as years ago? Redwood today is not rot resistant. It is lucky to last 20 years in the ground now. I...
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23 replies | 1666 view(s)
04-21-2024,
9:55 PM
Bill Dufour
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Time for some levity
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Off Topic Forum
4/20 is also hitler's birthday. He was a dope. Of course in Europe the date is written as 20/4. His troops moved quickly because they were given...
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04-21-2024,
5:43 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Powermatic model 50 jointer
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I like Dupont chainsaver lube. Goes on wet like wd40 evaporates to leave wax behind. Use no silicone. Any silicone left behind will rub off onto...
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04-21-2024,
3:54 PM
Bill Dufour
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Shop Roof Insulation - PIC
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WorkShops
I have no idea on the latest greatest ideas on roof venting. I just wanted to mention he should do some research before doing something wrong that...
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9 replies | 1151 view(s)
04-21-2024,
1:17 PM
Bill Dufour
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Pencil Sharpeners
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Off Topic Forum
Poor video. start at 0:15. Best i couldfind quickly. Bill D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKL6elkbFy0
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04-21-2024,
12:36 PM
Bill Dufour
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Time for some levity
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Off Topic Forum
Yesterday was 4/20. Police code for marijuana. A fire broke out at a marijuana warehouse in Oakland California. it was reported at 4:20 am. Bil lD
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04-21-2024,
12:06 PM
Bill Dufour
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Wood “stick” cane that contains iron?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
In the seventies the pimps in Oakland carried golf clubs in their car and had one in hand walking around. No law against that. Carrying a billy...
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4 replies | 423 view(s)
04-20-2024,
6:07 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Shop Roof Insulation - PIC
in
WorkShops
Rather than r-19 go r-21 for no more cost. Be careful about venting the underside of the roof deck and requirements for roof warranty. I do not...
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9 replies | 1151 view(s)
04-20-2024,
5:58 PM
Bill Dufour
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Is there a small, accurate table saw?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Sears sold a 8"? tablesaw in the 1950's. Much smaller footprint. Seemed well made. There is a printers type saw that folks convert to a wood...
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42 replies | 3610 view(s)
04-20-2024,
5:55 PM
Bill Dufour
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Wood shrinkage issue
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
40% must be a swamp in your house. where do you live, climate? How many years had the wood dried in the shop climate? Bill D
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22 replies | 1554 view(s)
04-20-2024,
5:31 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Wood “stick” cane that contains iron?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Sword cane? Could be legal problems as it is a concealed knife or sword. I was in the jury pool for a man with a concealed meat cleaver. So I...
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