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Yesterday, 11:19 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Flushing copper piping used for compressed air? in WorkShops

Some years back I half choked at the cost of copper for air lines. Until I saw what 'some people' were willing to pay for some snazzy anodized...

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Yesterday, 3:51 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Bandsaw tension = new math???? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Stress/strain, in theory if you loaded a 1"sq bar with 29M lbs you'd double its length. 100% strain. For perspective, there are very few steels...

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04-10-2021, 11:42 AM

Wes Grass replied to a thread New Incra router lift, no router. What to do? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was looking at that a couple weeks ago. The compatibility list shows all the same routers for both, other than the 5625. Made no sense to me at...

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04-09-2021, 5:41 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread A Building Appears in WorkShops

I don't see the edges chamfered ;-)

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04-05-2021, 5:20 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Jessem micro fence adjuster question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Re the miter slot, Derek made a good case for leaving it out. http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Powered%20Tools%20and%20Machinery/NoMitreGaugeTrack.html ...

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04-05-2021, 4:19 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Threaded insert intaller in Shop Made Tools and Machines

Very nice. I've done it on a drill press as well, but it was 3P and instant reverse. This is far more practical for most. Tapmatic is a popular...

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04-04-2021, 6:03 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Time To Get A New Router Lift? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So, is this a router lift with a flat plate (replacing the clamps they now have) your plunge router attaches to? Don't think I've ever seen one like...

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04-04-2021, 3:41 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread why hold the board vertically when cutting bevel? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

In theory that lets you clamp a slightly curved board straight. Trying to hold it flat on the table is a problem, your bevel will have a curve along...

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04-04-2021, 1:20 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Air straightener between separator outlet and blower inlet? in WorkShops

Re: 3. Nothing in my older steel V-3000. 4. Nothing in the plastic shop-vac version they sent me free with the order for the V-3000. Greater...

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04-03-2021, 11:13 AM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Table saw fence flatness in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Shimming it would be a good start. You already know how much you need, somewhere between 2 and 4 thicknesses of paper. I'd worry about hitting the...

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04-02-2021, 9:05 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Which Beginner Miter saw to Buy for my son (Dobbby) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Miter saw ... a reasonably 'safe' tool IMO. But you can't 'cut thru' on a miter saw with a smaller blade like a table saw. It just won't reach the...

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03-30-2021, 5:03 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Did You Buy or DIY Your Table Saw Router Fence? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't have this issue, but I think I'd look at inletting t-slot extrusion at the correct spacing for a commercial fence. Or take a second look...

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03-29-2021, 5:47 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Where to get balsa near San Diego? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Aircraft Spruce in Corona? They show 2x2x36, and can order other sizes.

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03-27-2021, 5:48 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Festool TS75 - Can't make a 45 deg cut in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Any chance you've got the speed set low?

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03-27-2021, 1:27 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread A 15Amp 220V plug in a 20Amp 220V Outlet? in WorkShops

I found a spec sheet that shows a 6-20R is compatible with a 6-15P as well.

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03-26-2021, 12:51 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Tracksaw blade not staying perpendicular to surface during cut in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Check the TS-75 thread below this. Dave posted manual pages for a Festool 55, that show how to match the track offset to another saw. Yours might...

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03-25-2021, 10:06 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Tracksaw blade not staying perpendicular to surface during cut in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The blade is being warped into a dish shape by being driven 'sideways' thru the cut. The guide rail forces it that way. Without it, it would probably...

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03-25-2021, 10:00 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Corner Clamp - Precise and Versatile in Shop Made Tools and Machines

That's awesome. Yet another thing on my project list. The only thing I'd add is to run the corner clearance holes thru the base for glue squeeze...

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03-25-2021, 7:22 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Tracksaw blade not staying perpendicular to surface during cut in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You can check it the same way you'd check a miter slot parallel to the blade, using the guide rail.

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03-25-2021, 11:12 AM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Tracksaw blade not staying perpendicular to surface during cut in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I agree with the blade being a culprit. Without the track, you'd probably be fighting it to stay on a pencil line. The other possibility is the track...

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03-25-2021, 11:06 AM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Festool TS75 - Can't make a 45 deg cut in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Also consider the effective cut depth at 45° is 40% more than at 90. So your feed rate, or expectations of what you should get, likely need to be...

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03-24-2021, 1:31 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Oneida V3000 Square to Round duct adapter in WorkShops

I'd want to see a nice transition from square to round. So it looks like you have to embark on a fun compound miter octagon box project.

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03-24-2021, 1:22 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Hammer shaper spindle -help needed in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yeah, that's a lot of money. But that's not much more than just a spindle for a 900 or Format machine. Even the 700 spindles are ~400 and up. I sure...

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03-24-2021, 1:15 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Festool TS75 - Can't make a 45 deg cut in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think he's referring to the set screws in the plastic brackets. From the right side of the saw, inline with the rib on top of the cast guides. ...

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03-23-2021, 3:23 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Hammer shaper spindle -help needed in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Looks like the shaper bearings seat directly in the quill, and the router spindle has smaller ones in adapters. Somewhat like the 700 series. Parts...

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03-22-2021, 6:55 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread 220V Tools & Extension Cords in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've run my Felder bandsaw and table saw, both 4hp I think, off a dryer outlet using a 25 foot extension cord from HD. I cut the socket end off and...

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03-22-2021, 6:49 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Festool TS75 - Can't make a 45 deg cut in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I just checked mine. The riving knife/splitter extends normally with it tilted to 45°. I don't see anything else like a blade guard. It appears to...

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03-22-2021, 6:26 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Hammer shaper spindle -help needed in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Are there no flats for an open end wrench under the collet nut? Seems odd to use a pin spanner in what appears to be a piece threaded onto the...

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03-20-2021, 2:17 PM

Wes Grass replied to a thread Hammer shaper spindle -help needed in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So it's entirely possible I'm FOS on this. That video is the newer version that came out about 5 years ago, by the date on the video. An older series...

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