John is correct. These 14" bandsaws cannot properly tension a 3/4" blade - switch to a 1/2". Your 3/4hp motor is kind of anemic for resawing as well.
I have a Delta 14" (28-259) w/ riser block and a...
Type: Posts; User: Todd Davidson; Keyword(s):
John is correct. These 14" bandsaws cannot properly tension a 3/4" blade - switch to a 1/2". Your 3/4hp motor is kind of anemic for resawing as well.
I have a Delta 14" (28-259) w/ riser block and a...
I recall trying a few different blades & configurations but could not recall what blades we settled on. I called my colleague who worked on that job with me (it was kinda driving me nuts not...
I've had a similar situation as Jamie and used a couple thin kerf 7-1/4" or 8" blades and these blade spacers from Infinity: ...
The WEN appears identical to my Craftsman "Professional" (21162) 8" Variable Speed Bench Grinder, which has been a workhorse.....361880
I don't know how I originally missed this thread (or its two subsequent resurrections) but only found it today searching for info on my Desmond Stephan Woodworking Vise. I see Vinnie has not been...
I also have the venerated Bosch 1591 barrel grip (no longer made but frequently pop up on ebay). When I needed another jigsaw - and wanted to stick with a barrel grip) I considered a used 1591 (from...
Both the Makita & MLCS Rocky are 6.5 amps....
John - Here's my quick initial impression of the MLCS Rocky & Makita: ...
Johnny B Goode was a staple for the Grateful Dead for the majority of their career:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJzGXUy4OP0
Yes, making one is certainly an option - Google "Thien Baffle"....
Here's a good recent review of portable saws: https://www.protoolreviews.com/tools/power/corded/saws/best-portable-jobsite-table-saw-shootout/24024/
I have an earlier version of the Ridgid for job...
I wasn't aware of the Grizzly (http://www.grizzly.com/products/Laminate-Trim-Router-with-Plunge-Base/T27139). At its regular price ($77) with shipping ($16) it's the same price as the Rocky on sale....
354330354331354332354333
I'm working on a remodel that has a lot of on site constructed built-ins and trim (with more than a few different edge treatments). I decided it was time to pick up another trim router as I was...
I wasn't particularly impressed with a buddy's Porter Cable cordless stuff.
Makita has a new brushless Drill & Impact Driver that is pretty sweet. HD is offering it with a free 3rd battery:
...
Metabo also sold this jigsaw as a D-Handle (Model # STEB-105). Metabo also produced the the D-Handle version for Ridgid (Model R3120). You should be able to find a manual for either the STEB-105 or...
Discovered this video of a woodworker's rendition of the Ultimate Crosscut Sled by John McCormack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUYCk-kFktQ
+1 on the Delta 7657. I purchased my first before I discovered they're being liquidated by Cripe Distribution for $20.....
Cripe has 2 other blades well worth considering:
- Oldham 100PT80 10 x...
Amazon has Yost's relatively new line of parallel bar clamps priced pretty competitively as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Yost-K5012-Inch-Parallel-Clamp/dp/B01EVXW5MM
Are you guys using the traditional Chopmaster or the Signature Line?
When I bought the DeWalt miter saw I have now I bought a Chopmaster. It wasn't long before it was only giving me acceptable...
A buddy of mine specializes in historic restoration and asked if I would help install a full house trim package (doors, windows, 3 piece base, crown, etc). He fabricated of all the trim in his shop...
Jonathan ~
I currently have the JET 719 (When WMH introduced the 719T (tilting table model Powermatic) they essentially painted the remaining stock of Powermatic 719s white and sold them as a JET...
Plus 1 for Bailey's Wild Ass - comfortable, durable (every pocket is riveted) and very reasonably priced. Not having a hammer loop is an inconvenience. And, because they are so heavy duty, can be a...
Dennis ~ The screen's glass is 15", but the viewing area is only 13" (essentially there is an inch boarder around the "screen").
Difference as relayed by Freud's president on this forum a few years ago......
"All Freud blades come from the same machines in the same manufacturing plant. We make our own micrograin carbide in...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MKikHxKeodA