Register
Help
Remember Me?
What's New?
Forum
New Posts
FAQ
Calendar
Community
Groups
Albums
Member List
Forum Actions
Mark Forums Read
Quick Links
Today's Posts
View Site Leaders
Articles
Blogs
Donate
Sponsors
Friends of the Creek
Advanced Search
Member List
Jim Fox
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the
FAQ
by clicking the link above. You may have to
register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Jim Fox
Contributor
Find latest posts
Find latest started threads
View Articles
View Blog Entries
Mini Statistics
Join Date
01-08-2007
Last Activity
Yesterday
5:12 PM
Blog Entries
0
Recent Visitors
The last 10 visitor(s) to this page were:
Ben Grefe
,
Chad S Young
,
Dave Seng
,
Gregg Thomas
,
Harold Patterson
,
Jim Barstow
,
Jon Klubertanz
,
kevin nee
,
Tom Dalabon
,
Tom Willoughby
This page has had
1,925
visits
Tab Content
Jim Fox's Activity
About Me
Tab Content
All
Jim Fox
Friends
Photos
New Activity (
)
Please reload this page to view the 200+ new activity items that have been created.
Older Activity
Yesterday,
10:14 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Week of small things for me. Finished up some floating lamps, concrete and walnut. Not sure why I did them, but they are done. Built a frame for a...
see more
7 replies | 281 view(s)
02-27-2021,
11:40 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Cabinet saw overhead dust collection
in
WorkShops
Marc, I made another post of my setup that I just completed, well minus a brace to stop the swaying. ...
see more
16 replies | 1605 view(s)
02-26-2021,
6:57 PM
Jim Fox
started a thread
Sharkmouth converted to overhead mount
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Been using the Sharkmouth (first version) for several years now. It's not to bad of a unit to use. Wish the mount was a little different, but...
see more
0 replies | 169 view(s)
02-26-2021,
11:08 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Fence placement when jointing narrow boards?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Me as well +2
see more
8 replies | 415 view(s)
02-24-2021,
10:58 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
I think she may have a point.....
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
David that is not nearly big enough for a whiskey problem, I mean cabinet! I think the one I helped a buddy build is 2 cabinets at around 3'x5'
see more
16 replies | 790 view(s)
02-22-2021,
4:15 PM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Cabinet saw overhead dust collection
in
WorkShops
I just ordered parts for this setup from McMaster-Carr, minus the yellowish orange handles. Gonna try those 4 with regular bolts first, way cheaper...
see more
16 replies | 1605 view(s)
02-22-2021,
9:25 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Not WW related, but very accomplished. Lots of work put in on a sledding hill with my daughters (21 and 24). Friday night we started and we made it...
see more
14 replies | 396 view(s)
02-22-2021,
9:16 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
What's your oldest woodworking machine?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Machine wise, the oldest are my Shopfox Cabinet Saw and Dust Collector, early 2000's. Tool wise, it's a 1931-1932 Stanley Bailey No 3 I just...
see more
53 replies | 2149 view(s)
02-21-2021,
2:23 PM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
What's your favorite bench top material?
in
WorkShops
I like this method too. It is exactly how I did the top of my miter bench, but mine isn't screwed down. Other than one corner on the far end...
see more
17 replies | 1156 view(s)
02-19-2021,
11:13 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Cabinet saw overhead dust collection
in
WorkShops
This is what I will be doing as well. Been using the original Shark Guard for years. Just got to get the nesting parts to build the overhead...
see more
16 replies | 1605 view(s)
02-19-2021,
10:11 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Build a router table cabinet from scratch or start with a shop stand?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I've gone from the Craftsman little table top router stand and router, to a Freud in the extension wing to a Norm'ish cabinet build. I agree with...
see more
19 replies | 1010 view(s)
02-18-2021,
10:26 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
How to not get splinters when working with plywood?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I get little splinters every time I run Baltic Birch, even with a fresh sharpened Freud blade. If I don't have a new splinter or abrasion on at...
see more
21 replies | 1130 view(s)
02-18-2021,
10:23 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Incra Miter Gauge
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Another one that might be worth looking into is the Harvey MG-36. Not cheap! Been eyeing it myself recently and I have the 1000SE already. Been...
see more
26 replies | 1774 view(s)
02-14-2021,
11:20 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Wen Filters.....anyone notice?
in
WorkShops
I replace the first filter quite regularly. Both bag filters, even the older unit, were not to dirty. You can see dust sneaking around the bag...
see more
6 replies | 936 view(s)
02-13-2021,
5:50 PM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Wen Filters.....anyone notice?
in
WorkShops
I installed a 3/8" foam strip on the top where the gap was. Now it's a wedge fit. We'll see if it helps any. It's like they need to modify the...
see more
6 replies | 936 view(s)
02-13-2021,
10:11 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Shop Tunes?
in
WorkShops
I envy you guys that can listen to audiobooks or podcasts. I wish I could! I mean I can, but 1 sentence later I already forgot what they said. ...
see more
48 replies | 3788 view(s)
02-13-2021,
10:07 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Wen Filters.....anyone notice?
in
WorkShops
Oh I think they definitely help too. Filters are always getting dirty. I think I might try and replace/add some rubber gasket behind/around the bag...
see more
6 replies | 936 view(s)
02-12-2021,
6:35 PM
Jim Fox
started a thread
Wen Filters.....anyone notice?
in
WorkShops
The build up of saw dust on the exit side? Both of mine have spots with build up on the exit end. Or little spots around the control panel that...
see more
6 replies | 936 view(s)
02-12-2021,
12:08 PM
Jim Fox
started a thread
What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking?
in
Off Topic Forum
Responding to another post got me thinking what other hobbies do you partake in? The one specific that made peaked my curiosity as if to others did...
see more
82 replies | 5624 view(s)
02-12-2021,
11:51 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
The latest shortage
in
Off Topic Forum
And it's only going to get worse!
see more
24 replies | 1586 view(s)
02-12-2021,
10:11 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
8 inch Jointer- ShopFox W1741H vs W1860... what the heck is the difference!?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Cary, how do you like the Byrd head in there? Been thinking of upgrading mine. Does yours have the belt slap on Startup?
see more
21 replies | 1085 view(s)
02-12-2021,
9:52 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Shop Tunes?
in
WorkShops
Depends on my mood. It'll either be from Pandora, Spotify or Amazon Music. Lately it's been anything from Classic Rock to Outlaw Country to Old...
see more
48 replies | 3788 view(s)
02-11-2021,
3:53 PM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
8 inch Jointer- ShopFox W1741H vs W1860... what the heck is the difference!?
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Yeah it's hard to tell. The base is definitely different. Centered fence on the 1860. I have the older 1741 before they put the Helical in it that...
see more
21 replies | 1085 view(s)
02-11-2021,
9:52 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Paoson woodworking workbenches
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
He doesn't go in to much detail about building it, but he makes some upgrades to his current one in the video below and briefly discusses why he uses...
see more
7 replies | 504 view(s)
02-10-2021,
4:21 PM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Paoson woodworking workbenches
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Funny, I've just been hemming and hawing over them for the past month. Bought the plans a couple weeks ago. Now that I just finished a couple other...
see more
7 replies | 504 view(s)
02-09-2021,
1:18 PM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Hydraulic assembly bench
in
WorkShops
Colson's with their Total Locks are awesome casters. Easy to lock and unlock. Way easier to unlock than the little top tabs some of them give you. ...
see more
34 replies | 3668 view(s)
02-09-2021,
9:50 AM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Really nice looking desk so far Paul! I managed to get some brackets made for the new rack storage area. Just a relocation project and better...
see more
6 replies | 339 view(s)
02-07-2021,
4:31 PM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
Freud FT2000E Router + Woodpecker Plate - maybe great for a new WW
in
SawMill Creek Classifieds
The router is no longer available. Thanks for the interest
see more
3 replies | 600 view(s)
02-07-2021,
12:20 PM
Jim Fox
replied to a thread
The Zen if Sleds and Miter Gauges
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Hopefully the OP doesn't mind me asking a side question to this..... So regarding the sleds...............Homemade, Incra 5000 or both? I know...
see more
19 replies | 909 view(s)
02-03-2021,
5:29 PM
Jim Fox
started a thread
Freud FT2000E Router + Woodpecker Plate - maybe great for a new WW
in
SawMill Creek Classifieds
Looking to see if maybe their is a newcomer to Woodworking that wants something for their first router table? I have Freud FT2000 converted for...
see more
3 replies | 600 view(s)
More Activity
No More Results
No Recent Activity
About Jim Fox
Basic Information
Age
49
About Jim Fox
Location:
Kalamazoo, MI
Occupation:
Sales/IT
Signature
If over thinking was an Olympic event, I'd win Gold every time!
Statistics
Total Posts
Total Posts
275
Posts Per Day
0.05
General Information
Last Activity
Yesterday
5:12 PM
Join Date
01-08-2007