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alignment of blade in contractor saw
Hello. Has anyone had the problem of the blade being lined up to .003 when it is all the raised. Then when the blade is lowered it is .020 out of alignment. Anybody know how to fix it? The saw is a...
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INSPIRATION - Music Stand
Looks definitely doable. Found out the grand-dau made the honor role. So as a reward she's now got a guitar, and taking lessons. I figure that as punishment I'll probably be tagged to make a music...
 
DRAWKNIFE
I didn't check it all, but probably enough to make one. If I make one, I'll just find a car spring to make one from. JOAT 10 Out Of 10 Terrorists Prefer Hillary For President - Bumper Sticker I do not...
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SPOKESHAVE
I'm at the point where I'll be using a spokeshave soon. Apparently I don't have one. So, might's well make one. I've got an old saw blade that I'll try for the blade. JOAT 10 Out Of 10 Terrorists...
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INSPIRATION - Asian Sitting Bench
I call this inspiration because I didn't bother looking to see if there were plans or not. Basically, you could get about the same result by buying a woodn fence post, cutting it in two, planting the...
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WALKING STICKS - PDF
This is the link that originally inspired me to make a cane. I didn't wind up doing anything it says, just remembered it later, and went from there. Then too, I rembered when I was a kid around 10 or...
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WOOD SPRITE
Should be more than enough info to make one. And, before anyone asks, no, this is NOT one of the Woodworking Gods. Too nealy groomed for one of them. JOAT 10 Out Of 10 Terrorists Prefer Hillary For...
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INSPIRATION?? - Designer Canes
Personally I do NOT find them attractive at all. JOAT 10 Out Of 10 Terrorists Prefer Hillary For President - Bumper Sticker I do not have a problem with a woman president - except for Hillary.
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INSTRUCTION - Canes & Walking Sticks
Figured it'd be interesting to post a few links. No pictures, and I think whoever is making it more complicated than need be, but still, should be able to make a cane from this. With my own, I didn't...
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Are there any medications one could take to stop buying tools
I find myself buying way too many tools, kind of like gambling, are there any meds or treatments to stop this. Thanks, Dave.
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old (large!) compressor oil level question
I bought a used compressor and intend to change out the oil and install a HTF auto tank drain on it. The air pump does not have a dipstick or sight glass on it. Since the oil bung was in a tough...
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Rechargable batteries
Yeah, this has been visited time and time again. BUT times change. I am looking to repair/replace a Makita 2.6 Ah 12 volt battery. Visiting PrimeCell I am looking at a rebuild price of $47 + $7 s&h...
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left tilt saw and measuring
Have any of you with left tilt saws found the fact that the flange reference is on the left side vs right side a problem? I guess this would be an issue with using dado blades or when switching from...
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Drum sanders any good?
In my shop, I have just about everything I need, but a drum sander. Can't afford a wide belt. Many of the reviews that I can find on these are not encouraging. Anyone have positive experiences with...
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table saw tuning
I got a new table saw (Powermatic 64 Artisan) and I'm having a tuning problem. When I push the lumber past the blade, the piece starts to turn away from the fence toward the blade. As a result, the...
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