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01-17-2020, 10:07 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread WTB - Wanted 220v remote switch for Dust collector in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Ten dollar Christmas tree light control, with a 120 volt coil, two pole contactor, and you are in business.

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01-16-2020, 10:00 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Moisture in air compressor lines in WorkShops

Just remember it can take as much as 24 hours to vacuum system free of water. A few things I have learned, (1) slope lines away from compressor, ...

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01-16-2020, 9:53 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Sawhorse and Cutting Grid Cart in WorkShops

Too much work for me. Years ago (2000 to be exact) there was an article in the August issue of FWW on using circular saw in furniture making shop....

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01-15-2020, 10:01 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Decline at the Woodworking Show @ The Big E in W. Springield, MA in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Saturday was nothing but a bunch of "tire kickers," according to a friend who worked a booth there.

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01-15-2020, 9:49 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Washing machine longevity advice please in Off Topic Forum

That's what I learned to repair small engines on. Dad brought home a 1.0 HP, cast iron Briggs, horizontal shaft engine from a Bendex washing machine....

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01-15-2020, 9:42 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Crazy January weather in Off Topic Forum

Earlier this week (maybe last) it was 70 degrees in Boston while it snowed in Dallas the same day. Several years ago, at Southern Farm Show in...

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01-14-2020, 9:58 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Light Weight Top for Blocking Table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Why not build torsion box with 1/4" ply tops and bottom, with 1" spacers? Add a solid block where lazy susan beating would be.

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01-14-2020, 2:42 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Dowel Joinery? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Instead of a fancy drill guided jig, use a plunge router with up spiral bit and a shop made guide. Guide is simply a piece of wood with a couple...

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01-14-2020, 2:35 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Washing machine longevity advice please in Off Topic Forum

Estate is a Whirlpool brand. Same innards, just a different name plate.

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01-14-2020, 2:29 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Washing machine longevity advice please in Off Topic Forum

We're using a Kenmore for the last ten years that came free, well almost free, from CL. Owner had "worked on it," putting new drive block in. He...

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01-13-2020, 10:56 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Dial indicator tips... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Remove the tip, and use end of DI to set blades. KISS!

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01-13-2020, 10:46 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread PM66 Motor fried in middle of sale! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Any NEMA 56-C motor will work. Some swimming pool pumps use this type motor. Contact Century and see what parts will cost, or just buy another NEMA...

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01-13-2020, 10:38 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Stocks and "the market" in Off Topic Forum

For many it is a choice of eating, paying rent, paying for health care, or investing in the stock market. For lower earners, there hasn't been this...

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01-12-2020, 10:03 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Bandsaw dust collection question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wood Magazine had a "Top Tip" (mine) using a 4" sewer Tee under table. One side was blocked off, and tee was held in place with a couple Rockler...

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01-12-2020, 9:53 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Decline at the Woodworking Show @ The Big E in W. Springield, MA in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Been to all but one IWF since 2000, but we aren't going this year. I recently closed the shop, plus it got to be a hassle to go. Our daughter used to...

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01-12-2020, 9:33 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Kitchen Knives in Off Topic Forum

I have several kinds of knives. Wife's favorite is a 10" Old Hickory butcher knife, which she uses for everything from paring to peeling. Likes it...

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01-11-2020, 1:04 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Stocks and "the market" in Off Topic Forum

All these gains are "paper gains," unless you sell at the high point. They can evaporate in less than minute, kinda like frost when the sun comes up.

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01-11-2020, 1:00 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread you know you married well when.......... in Off Topic Forum

Kroger's brand of cinnamon jelly hearts. Unfortunately, someone had already bought a bag from case, so she only got 23 bags. Wife, three grand kids...

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01-10-2020, 10:41 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread you know you married well when.......... in Off Topic Forum

Last week, my wife's husband drove 224 miles round trip to closest Kroger to get her a case of her favorite candy. She has been putting up with him...

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01-09-2020, 9:35 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Scaffold Leveling Screw for Shoulder Vise in General Woodworking and Power Tools

They are just acme threaded rod, but not a close fit. This allows for them to work when filled with mug, or gobs of mortar. Acme threaded rod isn't...

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01-09-2020, 9:22 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Kindergartner + bandsaw: Trouble? in Off Topic Forum

Take a 3/8 hardwood dowel, turn on the band saw and swipe dowel thru saw. A 3/8" dowel is about the same size as a finger! Enough said?

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01-08-2020, 11:05 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread circle sawn look in Sawmills and Kiln Drying

For the router, make a "U" shaped channel for boards to pass through. At one end fasten a bridge to open side of the "U". Then fasten router on...

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01-08-2020, 10:56 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Pocket Hole Jig for 1/2 inch material in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Jim, I converted one of my A-2 jigs to clamp from the front, instead of having to reach around behind to clamp material. Did the same with newer type...

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01-07-2020, 10:33 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Dust Collection – Burn down the house or get lung cancer, which should I choose? in WorkShops

Only if you live in California. For the rest of us, wood dust isn't a known cancer causer.

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01-07-2020, 10:27 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Pocket Hole Jig for 1/2 inch material in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If you read post in Kreg Owners Forum, poster used a 1/8" piece of hard board for shim, and set drill 1/8" shallower.

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