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I have the Excalibur 40-125 (General.ca), but not sure they still offer it? It has the big PC (#75182) mounted. Height adjustments are a breeze. The lift is a 4-post design that gives me...

I have the Ego chainsaw. It was purchased because - as others recommend - I already had the batteries (w/ other Ego tools) and needed a chainsaw. It replaced a well-used 16" Poulan whose fuel...

I will add one more thing to be considered: what is the tensile strength of the PEX you are going to pull?

It could help to know this limit. If things hang up and you keep pulling, the PEX will...

So since you've got it open, first I'd check before investing another minute - or breaker ... Check across the main lugs where your feed wires land on the bus bars (Black (big) & Red w/ Black...

I'm not Darcy. Surprise!:eek: You are correct; the whole motor current does NOT pass thru the start switches.

Any mag starter/contactor is driven by its coil, and that coil's current draw...

Check voltage between both hot lugs at the breaker; L1<>L2. Should read 240V. If CB is not inserted properly or is damaged, you may not be energizing one of the wires. Or, a long shot, but both...

Not to be combative, but generally I hear "magnetic switch", "motor starter", "contactor", and/or "start relay" used inter-changeably.....? Whether electro-mechanical (big 'thunk'), or solid state...

Jeff,
Jim's method/graphic assumes a 120VAC coil in the DC's mag starter. I don't know his DC, or the specs on the Grizzly you are contemplating, but if you can find out this detail, it helps make...

Mark,
I used flexible LED strip lights from SuperBrightLED to create up-/down-lights in some display shelving recently. I am not sure exactly how this might integrate to your 'branch' lamp, but...

The 'law of halves'.... Can you run anything else on this saw's circuit? Does it trip? A long shot, but could you have gotten on a fast trip breaker (typical to protect sensitive electronics)? ...

I used 10x10 cypress for a timber frame 'bent' on an exposed patio.

I would recommend a poured concrete pier (or slab), then set the post on top of the pier. If lift from wind loads is a...

Electric can opener in green? The small 'bullet' blenders? Electric carving knife? (Or nearly any small kitchen appliance.) The Germans are branching out and he is the Beta-test recipient.
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^I'd thus assume 1-phase electrics, but might be good to confirm if this is 1-phase, or 3-phase.

Yes. I have used BLO, tung oil, and even mineral oil (cutting boards) on B.Walnut. The oil will impart some amount of yellow tone in the sap wood. I have used shellac, but not garnet, and even the...

Bert you are likely correct.

However, I like to build things, but not so much RE-build my tools. I mentioned in OP that the original mechanical starter (20A) has burned up once. I opened it and...

Thanks Mike.

In case it’s not apparent, if a saw already has a magnetic starter, it should be a simple matter to install a $15-20 L/S. Once mechanical installation is set, just wire the switch...

After careful consideration, I'm just not seeing a problem here. ;)

Great story of the sawdust of life ... and the water of life! Happy to help celebrate both.🥃

I like the key switch feature, but I tried reminder ‘flags’ - and still managed to wreck 2 blades - 1 of them $200+ carbide:mad:. Finally decided $125 in parts and an afternoon’s work was cheaper...

If you hear the starter ‘thunk’ when Start is pressed, use a multimeter to (safely!) check voltage on the output of starter. If none, it’s probably dirty or burned contacts in the starter. Open and...

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^ L/S mounted and cable run thru cord grip into the saw's spine. This after clamping in place and testing that L/S is properly triggered by tension carrier's up/down motion.


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In case anyone else wants to create an interlock....

I have a pre-color change Rikon 18" bandsaw (model 10-345, 2.5Hp, 11 FLA), and it has the handy blade tension release lever. It uses a typical...

^This. Curved backs cut way down on storage space, but I'm thinking this is not really intended as a stand-in for the attic.;)

Or, split Jamie's single drawer into 2. Each swings out on a...

I used them in a kitchen build. They do require a notch in the drawer back. Also a shallow hole drilled to receive the catch 'hook' that holds the back of the drawer down on the guide.

There is...

Good save. My only suggestion would have required packing and a move to Indonesia! ;)