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04-06-2021, 10:17 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Fay & Egan Co. 3 Phase Jointer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I doubt there’s any harm being done to the motor - 3phase motors are pretty bomb proof. But I’ve got a VFD on all my 3 phase machines and...

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04-05-2021, 8:45 AM

Matt Day replied to a thread Favorite Tool Families in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Milwaukee is probably top of the heap right now. If My old Makita’s start crapping out, that’s the way I’d go.

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04-04-2021, 10:15 AM

Matt Day replied to a thread Need help identifying this jointer.. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It was working yesterday - but they’re probably doing some maintenance now. Or hiding eggs.

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04-02-2021, 10:12 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Need help identifying this jointer.. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It’s most likely a 6” jointer. Look through the VM.org photos.

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03-31-2021, 9:26 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Cutting Board Business in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’m just going to quite myself from 6 years ago. ‘Nuff said.

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03-28-2021, 9:47 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Help me spend my money in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Totally agree - so many beautiful old machines out there. Could get a 16”-24” jointer and a 20”+ planer for a $1k-$2k each.

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03-28-2021, 11:41 AM

Matt Day replied to a thread Help me spend my money in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Save a ton of money and buy used.

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03-28-2021, 11:39 AM

Matt Day replied to a thread Burned Blade Question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Burning on the blade? Pics please

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03-27-2021, 8:18 AM

Matt Day replied to a thread Miter trimmer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think most sharpening places can do it, but give a call first to check. I’d be pretty certain that Bobby at Woodworkerstoolworks can do it. He...

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03-26-2021, 9:42 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Miter trimmer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’ve got a vintage Lion miter trimmer - perfect for that work.

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03-26-2021, 12:14 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Unisaw Belts and Power Cord in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Gayes AX belts. If the cord is good, why not just replace the plug? If you replace the cord, make sure it’s rated for the amperage of the motor.

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03-25-2021, 10:25 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Thank you!! in Off Topic Forum

Looks like it go removed. I tried searching on YT for Jason White woodworking and didn’t get a hit.

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03-24-2021, 5:06 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Hauling My Planer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I prefer a hand truck with bigger pneumatic tires, rather than an appliance dolly. Bigger tires make it easier to bump down stairs. HF has them for...

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03-24-2021, 1:47 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Thank you!! in Off Topic Forum

Very cool! Good luck with it Jason!

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03-24-2021, 1:43 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Restoring a Bandsaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Chris - you were digging through the archives to bring this one back up! But how is Lou’s advice bad? He’s saying to look for vintage woodworking...

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03-24-2021, 1:39 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Hauling My Planer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I used to have it’s granddad, the 15HO. Moved it a few times, up and down stairs to and from basements. The working end removes from the base with 4...

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03-22-2021, 1:46 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Unisaw table shimming in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I can’t help you any more without more information. Raising the table makes no sense.

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03-21-2021, 7:04 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Dust collection hookup to planer in WorkShops

My 6” pvc stops at about 7’ AFF, then I have about 5’ of 6” flex to allow me to move the planer where I need it. I move it to the side out of the way...

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03-21-2021, 5:39 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Unisaw table shimming in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You don’t need shims unless you’re going for dead nuts perfect rips at 45, which I do so little of I don’t really care to fuss about. Take the...

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03-20-2021, 10:00 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Hinge Cup Bits in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Kreg hinge jig

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03-18-2021, 7:20 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Unisaw table shimming in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’ve fixed up about 6 Unisaws - never had that issue. Never heard that issue on any of the hundreds I’ve followed on OWWM. Why do you think it needs...

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03-17-2021, 11:10 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Forrest Woodworker blades - worth the money? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Forrest does indeed make excellent blades. Others have closed the gap however in recent years.

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03-17-2021, 6:35 PM

Matt Day replied to a thread Anyone have a home or garage gym? in Off Topic Forum

I’ve got a Sole F63 treadmill - excellent purchase that got us through Covid. Great treadmill, cost $1000. Edit - got us through the (first?)...

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