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Yesterday, 1:56 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread How do I make a dodechahdron?? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Looks like the angle the planes meet at is 116.57 degrees. So you would have to set your table saw blade to half that (but using your table as...

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Yesterday, 12:52 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Cutting Bullnose in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You can also buy different sized bearings (diameter). Check out Whiteside. You can buy a package of bearings of various sizes.

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Yesterday, 12:42 PM

andrew whicker started a thread How long does it take you to build these doors (paint grade)? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hello all, Trying to get a feel for my inefficiencies (of which there are plenty). I made these doors (eight total, 4 tall / 4 short). I do NOT...

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Yesterday, 11:59 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Auction Shaper - T45 Griggio in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just an update for fun. It's now fully operable, but not totally complete. I think this is a comprehensive list of things I've completed / to...

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09-22-2023, 11:16 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I like it. I'm searching for some now..

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09-19-2023, 5:58 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I re trued the upper wheel, new tire, another new blade. I'm not quite sure. It seems like it as good as it gets for the time being. It is a 3 H...

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09-19-2023, 4:03 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I took the upper wheel off to replace the tire and the bearings felt pretty good. A bit rough, but otherwise good. So yeah, maybe something is...

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09-19-2023, 3:11 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was just reading the manual and it says the teeth should be overhanging the wheels slightly. The blade on mine is thoroughly on the rubber pad. I...

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09-19-2023, 2:50 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Replaced the tire. Bearings were tight, probably need to be replaced at some point. Felt a little grungy. I took out the sacrificial wood piece...

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09-19-2023, 1:50 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think the bearing is tight and I'm just feeling the tracking wobble. There is a tear in the upper wheel track (rubber band) and the machine came...

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09-19-2023, 1:18 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The blade is 1" x 1 mm thick. From a manual online, it looks like the mfg recommends a max of 0.6 mm. Maybe that's part of the issue? I can't...

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09-19-2023, 1:07 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks much! Looking at the parts now

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09-19-2023, 1:05 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I wondered about blade length myself... they came with the saw. However I am tensioning so hard that I can barely turn the tension wheel. The...

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09-18-2023, 7:55 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I really appreciate all the feedback! I'll have to read the one above in detail after I'm done working. For now, here is a video on the blade...

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09-17-2023, 10:08 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Here you go https://youtu.be/llugVTKRYL4?si=-QJr6BqKqrnOzOdD

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09-17-2023, 7:57 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The axial is controlled by an Allen set screw. But it can't go backward anymore because it runs into a slotted piece that then bolts to the sandwich...

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09-17-2023, 7:54 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

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09-17-2023, 7:36 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

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09-17-2023, 7:25 PM

andrew whicker started a thread Centuro compact bandsaw (600) guide questions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I picked up this bandsaw a bit ago and am finally checking it out. I didn't really do a close inspection because these don't come up too often near...

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09-17-2023, 3:02 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Pin Nails for Crown Molding? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't think you see doors to go the floor like that very often. Did you have to scribe the doors to the floor or was the floor pretty straight /...

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09-17-2023, 11:38 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread curved cabinets / bars / etc in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for the replies! That is an awesome nook Chuck. You did great. How did you make the forms? Did you use vacuum or just clamps? This...

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09-16-2023, 12:22 AM

andrew whicker started a thread curved cabinets / bars / etc in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi, I have a curved bar coming up on the schedule. I've been looking around at different videos, etc. Was wondering if any of you had good...

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09-15-2023, 12:45 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I can't seem to find the difference btwn the Disston 10 and 15? I'm scrolling thru ebay with hopes of measurements.. Looks like Disston doesn't...

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09-15-2023, 1:32 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Vintage German Jewelers: https://www.ebay.com/itm/126086991814? (maybe not enough throat depth) Vintage Disston 15:...

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09-15-2023, 1:27 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I guess lake houses are your version of mountain houses out here : )

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09-14-2023, 7:33 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks for all the feedback! I see quite a few vintage on ebay so I'll try that route first based on some of the above comments

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09-14-2023, 2:53 PM

andrew whicker started a thread Coping saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What's everyone's favorite brand / style of coping saw... Was using a grinder with flapper, but this latest project has more copes than ever and...

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09-14-2023, 9:50 AM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Exterior door in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Epoxy is about the lowest stress glue up you'll experience. I use epoxy when I have complicated glue ups because the set time is so long...

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09-12-2023, 8:28 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Sep 2023 entry level table saw that doesn't suck? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Honestly my dewalt worksite saw doesn't suck. I've been impressed. Low on power for sure. Nice fence and with a nice blade I can get good...

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09-11-2023, 3:05 PM

andrew whicker replied to a thread Cabinetry staple gun (pneumatic) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Do staples wander as much as nails do? I get a little puckered up when nailing on important "show faces" with the nail gun.

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