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Yesterday, 8:27 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Delta Unisaw Blade Guard in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi Charley, the use of a riving knife or splitter is also required to prevent the workpiece from accidentally contacting the rear of the blade, which...

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Yesterday, 8:17 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Interesting old video of General International servicing a bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi, the factory was in Drummondville Quebec, as you’re aware the company closed years ago. I had a shop full of General machines, they were...

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Yesterday, 8:05 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks Lisa, Diann did a great job on the glass, I really like them…..Rod.

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05-27-2022, 8:48 PM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Completed lamps at night…….Rod

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05-26-2022, 7:32 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks Lisa, the lamps will be powered by the 12 volt lighting transformer for the backyard lights. It also powers a rectifier to run the wifi...

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05-25-2022, 10:08 PM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Diann completed the glass work and I completed the wood work on the garden lamps. They now need a coat of oil and installation, each has two 2W...

13 replies | 606 view(s)

05-25-2022, 10:04 PM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread new bandsaw wont' cut straight in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Agreed, in fact many saws have locating dowels for the table so alignment is built in. The blade will cut parallel to the fence and the mitre slot...

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05-25-2022, 8:28 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Why does my Leeson Three phase motor have wiring instructions for reverse? in WorkShops

You are correct Bill. I believe the OP’s motor had reversing instructions because the manufacturer decided to provide them, odd with 3 phase...

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05-25-2022, 8:18 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Delta Unisaw Blade Guard in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Andrew, that’s when I use the feeder on the saw, or a Fritz und Franz jig……Regards, Rod

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05-23-2022, 11:12 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread 3-Phase vs Single Phase Equipment in WorkShops

Yes, rotor bar current is related to slip, there’s much less slip with a volts per hertz start than an across the line start. If the VFD limits...

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05-23-2022, 9:58 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread basement shop humidity level setting in WorkShops

Zero, I live in an area with high summer humidity, we don’t need to add humidification, I doubt if you do either living in NC? Air conditioning...

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05-23-2022, 9:50 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Delta Unisaw Blade Guard in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I bought an aftermarket over arm guard because the splitter mounted guards can’t be used for non through cuts. They also have good dust...

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05-20-2022, 4:50 PM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Big planer start up and coast down time? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would set acceleration to 5 seconds and deceleration to 10 seconds. It’s a pretty small machine…..Regards, Rod.

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05-18-2022, 7:09 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Mobile base for TS - Design question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I like the semi-live skid design with a tow bar, it raises it only a few mm above the floor and with 2 wheels and 2 feet is self locking and doesn’t...

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05-17-2022, 3:14 PM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread How to use a "rub collar" (bearing) on a shaper in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi Dan, yes you need a taller spindle, and there’s something wrong with the bearing, they are accurate however they just slide on. I presume you...

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05-16-2022, 5:52 PM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Spent Saturday and Sunday milling some red oak. The big stack is for the tree owner, 6/4 thick. He still has to sticker it outside. The small...

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05-12-2022, 8:25 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Moving Heavy Machinery Off Pallet - Egyptian Roller Method in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi Bill, I’ve used EMT dozens of times with no issues, pipe would be better, I would use plastic,, I would steel pipe…Rod

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05-11-2022, 6:42 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Hammer C3-41P vs Felder 531P in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi Ian, options such as dado capability, scoring saw and sliding table length are ordered at the time of purchase. Accessories can be added...

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05-10-2022, 8:58 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Bandsaw Threw a Tire, Again in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Good one Warren, thanks for the humour……Rod

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05-10-2022, 8:56 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’m working on making low voltage LED lighting for the yard. Diann is making the stained glass, I’m making the wood pieces. Here’s a view of...

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05-10-2022, 8:50 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Hammer C3-41P vs Felder 531P in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hi Ian, I work part time for Felder-Group Canada in support. I personally own a Hammer B3W saw/shaper and an A3-31 jointer planer, I’ve had the...

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05-09-2022, 7:27 PM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Legs for a midcentury bench in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Solid material should be ripped with a short fence that ends just beyond the start of the blade, allowing pieces the freedom to move without becoming...

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05-08-2022, 6:11 PM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread Yet more VFD questions... Belt sander in WorkShops

Hi Carl, make sure that the neutral bonding screw is removed from the sub panel and that you have the neutral feed through on the main panel GFCI...

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05-08-2022, 8:43 AM

Rod Sheridan replied to a thread OMG I was cut off for 36 hours! in Off Topic Forum

Haha, great post, thanks for the laugh. It’s what my daughter calls “first world problems”. Regards, Rod

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