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Today, 5:41 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Nailed It! in Off Topic Forum

There are special fencing pliers available that are very helpful with that removal task...example:

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Today, 10:56 AM

Dave Anderson NH replied to a thread Early Father's Day Gift in Off Topic Forum

Outstanding Jerry. you couldn't have had a better day.

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Today, 10:01 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread how to affix bench seat and back rest (for wood movement) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Some photos would be helpful for us to actually visualize what you are asking about... ;)

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Today, 9:59 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Nailed It! in Off Topic Forum

I have a few of those large nails/spikes around here somewhere...they are misplaced at the moment since moving, but I suspect they are in a box in...

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Today, 9:57 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Harvey Slider on Unisaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

LOL Rather than descending into a hole, I find it to be an elevation. :D :D :D Other than the balance in one's wallet, of course. ;)

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Today, 8:55 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Dust Extractors - Festool competitors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I buy the PowerTec bags, too.

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Yesterday, 10:32 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread Early Father's Day Gift in Off Topic Forum

That is about the best father/son day I could imagine! Congratulations!

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Yesterday, 6:34 PM

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

Make a low fence addition to use in conjunction with the factory fence. Then it is possible.

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Yesterday, 5:37 PM

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

Forrest, Most bandsaws have wheels that are crowned. For those bandsaws, the blade typically needs to be centered on the upper wheel. Most more...

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Yesterday, 5:02 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Harvey Slider on Unisaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

John, one thing to keep in mind that the add on "sliders" for cabinet saws are not the same thing that a sliding table saw features, especially...

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Yesterday, 4:58 PM

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

Different configurations of bands for different purposes is the name of the game...also the bands that tend to be "in the box" with mass market...

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Yesterday, 3:32 PM

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

I’m assuming you raised the upper guide for the picture. If not, lower the guide to within ¼” of the workpiece before making the cut. Like Ken, the...

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Yesterday, 1:58 PM

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

I purchased a new Mini-Max MM-16 over 10 years ago at a price of around $3,000. The blade that came on it was terrible! It is not unusual that the...

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Yesterday, 9:46 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coating? in WorkShops

I've never been a real fan of "peel and stick", especially when it comes to durability, particularly with the adhesive. Then again, maybe things have...

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Yesterday, 9:40 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Stone foundation repair question in Off Topic Forum

Lots of walls are built with stones that are not flat/level, including angled as you show. If that stone is stable, leave it be. With or without...

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Yesterday, 9:36 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Options for Harvey Table Saw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mobility is not an issue for most short stroke sliders.

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Yesterday, 9:32 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coating? in WorkShops

Yes, it should be fine if put down property. Really tiny wheels for mobility might not be the best choice, but larger ones that are more typical...

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05-22-2022, 7:32 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Options for Harvey Table Saw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I didn't mention a slider earlier because of the specific question asked in the OP by the OP :) but since that's been broached...yea, that would be...

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05-22-2022, 7:20 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coating? in WorkShops

I haven't studied what's the best practice for seams on the roll-out material, but will have to do that. There may be an appropriate tape product for...

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05-22-2022, 6:46 PM

Ken Fitzgerald replied to a thread I think my zero turn mower is cursed! in Off Topic Forum

Brian, the gentle tap required, to me, indicates (1) something electrical inside the starter is loose and the tap helped make it to make electrical...

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05-22-2022, 9:46 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Craftsman 6 x 48" belt sander. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Very interesting old tool and something that could be quite useful. Fabrication of a guard for around the belt might be a good idea while you are...

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05-22-2022, 9:43 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coating? in WorkShops

I'm starting to find this idea actually attractive vs painting/coating for my new shop, both for cost and for installation time. Three rolls of that...

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05-22-2022, 9:42 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Snap lock versus spiral duct in WorkShops

Even though I'm moving to clamp-together duct for the new shop, given the choice between spiral and snap lock, I'd pick spiral after having used snap...

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05-22-2022, 9:36 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread 12" Craftsman Band Saw, 1938ish in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That's a good observation, John. I like that idea, honestly.

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05-21-2022, 7:47 PM

Jim Becker replied to a thread 12" Craftsman Band Saw, 1938ish in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Sorry, I thought the one with the nice paint had been attended to.

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05-21-2022, 4:08 PM

Dave Anderson NH replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

A quick few.

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05-21-2022, 11:47 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Options for Harvey Table Saw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Pat, for most folks, the 3hp machine pretty much covers everything they likely would do, regardless of color/label. Adequate power for common thicker...

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05-21-2022, 11:40 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread Airless Sprayer question for the experts in Off Topic Forum

My money would be on the X17 being more than sufficient for what you want to do. I'm likely going one below that for my shop project, honestly.

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05-21-2022, 9:20 AM

Jim Becker replied to a thread 12" Craftsman Band Saw, 1938ish in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'd pick the one that's already been restored and make any required minor tweaks to it. :)

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