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Yesterday, 11:13 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread cub cadet older LTX-1142 Hydrastatic, start issue in Off Topic Forum

My money is on a bad grounding connection.

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Yesterday, 11:12 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Water heater anode school please in Off Topic Forum

I remember it is an odd size, not the same as any bolt head I know of, and did have to buy a socket. It's been so long ago that I forget what size...

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05-19-2022, 8:41 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Blue Spruce Sharpening Guide in Neanderthal Haven

I'm sure it will work nicely. In the 47 years of use of the Eclipse guide, I don't believe the wheel or any stone it's rolled on has suffered from...

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05-18-2022, 9:24 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Mobile base for TS - Design question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't think there is a substitute for angle iron to keep legs close to the floor. It's sold in short lengths in box stores, Tractor Supply, and...

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05-17-2022, 10:05 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Help Me Pick a Plow Plane or Is It a Plough Plane in Neanderthal Haven

I don't own a 45, but do own a couple of 55's. They're no harder to use for grooving than a 45. My favorite plane for grooving is a grooving...

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05-17-2022, 9:59 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Mobile base for TS - Design question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Whatever the design, I wouldn't raise it any more than absolutely necessary. Beyond that, easy to move, which means good sized wheels with good...

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05-17-2022, 4:16 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Aluminum cross cut saw? in Off Topic Forum

I guess they were getting ready to build a stretched version of that plane.

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05-17-2022, 8:24 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Shapton ceramic water stones in Neanderthal Haven

There are a number of ways to get to the same point. There is obviously a lot of personal preference. I sharpened only on oilstones for several...

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05-16-2022, 9:31 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread grab hook or slip hook in Off Topic Forum

John, I would think someone would want it. I'd advertise it both on CL, and machinerytrader. It's a good time to sell anything. ...

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05-15-2022, 8:14 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread I have a spare 220v breaker. in Off Topic Forum

You can get a plain cover for that box, and just leave it to be for something in the future.

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05-14-2022, 7:18 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread I guess this was my first quarter 2022 project. in Neanderthal Haven

Looks great, and I'm sure will be enjoyed for a very long time!!

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05-14-2022, 11:13 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Mobile base for 24" bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Good grief. It's what they're there for.

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05-14-2022, 8:14 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Mobile base for 24" bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I guess maybe they shouldn't call them "Hoist Holes".:eek:

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05-13-2022, 4:07 PM

Tom M King started a thread Mobile base for 24" bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I do intend to paint this one, but need to use it, and wanted to see how it worked, so I'm going with another Rat Rod version for a while. This is...

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05-13-2022, 8:33 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread How Much Amp/Hr Recommended for 1/2" Cordless Drill/Driver? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

3 ah is plenty for a drill and driver, but once you get to other tools, such as a reciprocating saw (Sawzall) the 3's are not enough to do much work,...

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05-12-2022, 7:40 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Powermatic 180 planer, tie down to a trailer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You're not going to hurt that one with straps. I'd put them over any part of the main frame, but not the bed or grinder. Did it come with the...

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05-12-2022, 7:28 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread grab hook or slip hook in Off Topic Forum

Every category 3 or 4 tractor I've ever seen has that kind of hitch. I've only ever pulled the 15' batwing mower hooked like the one in that picture,...

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05-12-2022, 1:18 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Moving Heavy Machinery Off Pallet - Egyptian Roller Method in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Back when I was young, poor, and limited in equipment, I kept several lengths of 2" galvanized pipe for such uses, along with a 5' strong pry bar. I...

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05-12-2022, 1:14 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread grab hook or slip hook in Off Topic Forum

Back when we first started on this place, I had a category 1 tractor. I put a quick hitch on it. The trouble then was that I didn't have a really...

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05-11-2022, 8:44 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Bailey No. 4C Smoothing Plane, Type 10, Restored, Tuned-up, and Ready to Use in SawMill Creek Classifieds

This makes me wish I needed another no. 4.

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