Mike Stelts
Contributor

Thanks Bob. I’ll give up the Felder to gain the 4” connection and keep $600.

Regarding the overhead guard, I was leaning towards the Grizzly for price and the 4" hose capacity. The description says "the top rotates 90° out of...

Thanks for the comments. You convinced me the 126" slider is worth $30/inch more. Width is an issue if I keep the miter set-up as is, so I'll spend...

I use the same strapping tape on the sandpaper and the velcro. If I don't put it on the velcro, the sandpaper pulls up the end of the velcro.

Thanks for your help everyone. I chipped away the carbide blade and the screw was hand-tight. Problem solved. Also, sorry for creating confusion...

I replaced the Velcro on my 26" Woodmaster. I got off what I could, trying all the various solvents I had (forgetting which worked best, but would...

Thanks everyone. I forgot about the carbide being brittle. I'll chip it out and go from there. I have a big can of PB Blaster, torches, a fire...

Makita also offers brushless tools. I bring this up because I've been using Makita since the 9.6v days, always being satisfied. The selection is...

I add my vote for Makita 18V; but, I can't speak for the entry-level tools. Over the past 15 years, they keep getting better. For corded, I prefer...

I just sold a Jet tabletop, because a Powermatic floor-standing model was selling used nearby and I couldn't resist. I made a blanket chest with the...

I do the same as Lee and Randy. I dehumidify the PA shop. There was an unforgettable Spring rust event to use as reference, anytime I think the...

Thanks for the recommendations. While $1500 is reasonable to obtain a 4.8 Hp, tilting, reversing shaper, with a sliding table, I'm concerned about...

I contacted Felder. Replacement parts are available; but, they are $1500.

I found a pin spanner that could be bent to size. Good enough to snug the collet. Yes, here are flats for a wrench on the spindle, which is another...

It sounds like I must be content with a 5Hp router in this 2014 B3. It looks like the inside of the hollow spindle is just under 3/4". Any chance...

It's a shame you're in Oregon, I have an extra Delta 52" mobile base in my barn. I mention this not to frustrate; but, in case someone else reading...

Rick, it's a router bit in a spindle to accommodate them. I want to replace this spindle with a 1.25" shaper spindle.