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Thanks everyone I really didn't want to deal with building something so I went with this...

Lot of good suggestions and practices mentioned here but, this is your problem: Get a 20 to 30t dedicated rip blade for 8/4 stock. Thin...

there are a number of youtube videos that give some good information. The one in particular that I recall is from the channel "pask makes", I believe...

My shop is about 30' x 40' and I've had a Wen 3415T air handler for about three years. I use it primarily when sanding, similar to Ken, but will run...

I guess I was hoping to turn things like Christmas ornaments, knobs, chair parts, maybe table legs, toys, etc. I can't say I have a huge interest...

Guys…thanks so much for the sage insight. The body of the plane is in exceptional shape (probably 99% japanning intact). So I think before a go...

yes, or wire nut or butt splice the two wires together.

Get a "KilloWatt meter and check actual current draw. I bought mine at HF. Or if you can make a short cord set that you can separate the conductors,...

found a second source for $60 +s&h. I will order one if bypassing the reset works which it sounds like it will. Thanks for all the comments and...

Well, I'm sure about the second part- none have burned out, and none have needed any reset.

Congrats on your twenty, Dennis! Looks like I pretty much share that milestone with you, at least relative to time putzing around here. There's a...

So I opened up the saw . Everything looks normal. Ran the motor without the blade. Sounds normal. Opened the case for the motor circuit protector....

The saw is plugged into a 20 amp circuit without an extension cord.

When I rip I use a 24 tooth thin kerf blade unless I only have a few cuts to make and the stock is 4/4 or less.

Frank, I liked your suggestion because it was the easiest to check but the pulleys are inline.

Thank you all for the replies Paul Franklin, the PDF showed exactly the 1915 muntin I was looking for. Tom, you are doing some fantastic...

What are you planning on turning? A serviceable lathe for spindle work (table/chair legs, small boxes, etc.) may be different than one for...

Bill, my wife and I are both teachers in PA. Here we do pay into SS. Varies by state.

It sure looks like it will get the job done! I use 1/4 inch Lexan and a 1/16 drill bit for the center. The Lexan has the advantage of allowing you to...

I am well aware of the math applied to convert volts, amps, power, and horsepower. Using the faceplate to determine HP is a common folly. Based on...

My good motors don't have thermal overload buttons visible. I saw a guy running a three phase 7 1/2 hp 14" saw rough cutting lifts of 8/4 cherry. The...

Close. I have only 20A outlets and distribution breakers servicing my shop. It is not the 20A distribution breaker that is tripping. The 15A motor...

I have an F45 that I bought new in 1992. It has phenolic ways. They have never given me any problems but I’m a full time mostly one man shop and take...

Andrew, my #63 is the same as William's but without a washer on the thumbscrew. Your blade looks like it might have come from a #52 or similar...

I finally construction on the end table that's been on my outfeed table for a couple years. I sanded it down, vacuumed it, turned on the air...

You sure about that? Many motors have overloads that are entirely internal and you can't see them from outside the motor. The kind of motors that are...

That would explain why the SCMI seemed to good to be true. I didn't research it so wasn't aware of that. So the F-45 is one to steer clear of?

Yes "The Little Brown Church in the Vale". I had to go to the Tube and listen to it again when I mentioned it earlier. There is a Woodcraft in Iowa...