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Thanks Bruce, I figured there would be a few factors to consider that I wouldn't have thought of (rotation direction/shaft size).

I have a Powermatic 66 tablesaw that I recently arranged to pass on in a trade deal. The buyer was going to pick up in 2 weeks, and low and behold, this weekend the 1.5hp, single phase Century...

So to keep my options open, I sent a message to Camaster to get a quote on their Stinger 1 and 2 model. The base price is listed on their website, but I would want an upgraded spindle, not a router....

thanks for the insight Jim. My gut is telling me the ShopSabre is a better bet, even if it is significantly more money. Also, with the option of a 4th axis attachment, that makes it even more...

Hi all,
I am about to purchase my first CNC machine. I will be building primarily guitars and other instrument related items.
I was considering the Laguna IQ base model, which would run about 7K. ...

Ahhhh knife maintenance. Probably the best reason to just pull the trigger on a helical head. Thanks for that reminder of reality!

hello all.
I have an 8" Powermatic jointer with a 3 straight knife cutterhead. I have been considering buying a helical head for it, but I am wondering if the money would be wisely spent? Seeing as...

Last set of pics. Now that I posted these in the most ridiculous manner. I swear, I can fix broke pieces of wood, but hand me an electronically device and I turn into a complete idiot😁

Next round of pics.

This guitar was unfortunately damaged in shipping. Due to the cost of the instrument, and shipping insurance, it was definitely worth repairing. Because of the nasty wood splintering and cross grain...

thank you all for your input. it has cleared up a lot. The 30 amp breaker is only there for the one receptacle, which will be running my table saw and jointer/vfd, pending on which one i plug in.

The more I learn about electricity, the more i dig myself into a world of confusion. I recently had a family electrician install a 240 line in my basement to run my table saw and jointer. a 30 amp...

and i was just going to plop down $90 on a Oneway multi gage!! Pssshhhh. not anymore. very well done and great idea.

I have a Triton 3 1/4 HP that has worked amazingly. I'm sorry to hear about yours. If you find anything out on how to fix or where to find parts, please post the info. I'm fearing the day i turn mine...

I have the taunton press shop machine book and for setting up the jointer, this is the recommended way to go. I'm pretty sure i am going to make these as well, but would like a straightedge in the...

I am currently shopping around for a good, true straight edge for setting up my jointer and general measuring of straightness. But dang, these things get expensive, and fast! Was considering an...

thanks mike. i have a Teco fm50-202-c vfd. I just read about needing to fuse both hot wires from a 230v line voltage. is this something you have done as well, and if so, how is this done? the only...

So i just received a VFD i bought to run my powermatic 60 jointer, with a 3 phase motor. however, it doesn't appear to be as simple as, "plug motor into VFD, plug vfd into wall, joint away!" I do not...

i have a 240v line for my powermatic66, so that's luckily not an issue. I guess price, and the benefit of 3phase vs. single phase power to the jointer would be the deciding factors. from what i...

hello fellow wood workers. Last year I picked up an early 70's powermatic 60 8" jointer. It has a leeson 1.5 HP 3 phase motor. As i am just starting the renovation process, id like to hear as many...

dale,
that table is outstanding! being a beginning woodworker, i've always anticipated the day I would make a live edge walnut furniture piece. well, your table is truly inspiring. give yourself a...

i recently bought an old PM66. it has a 1.5 HP single phase motor. i would like to do a lot of work with 8/4 maple and oak, and think that maybe i should upgrade to a 2 or 3 HP motor, possibly 3...

thanks kirk,
but i piggybacked on an already existing thread about PM66's. the original OP was talking about his 2003 saw, but yes, mine i believe is late 60's or early 70's. with new belts,...

thanks guys. with a bit of minor rust clean up on the inside of the arbor housing and some oil and grease, i was able to tap it into place. got the pulley on and new belts. does anybody know of the...

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this is how far the bearings will slide into the arm housing. I tried using...