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    It appears from your photos that the blade is...

    It appears from your photos that the blade is square to the table, or at least that part of the table. Yet when you make a cut in that same position, the cut appears significantly out of square. Is...
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    Jim, I have been using the Topcon RL-H5 for the...

    Jim, I have been using the Topcon RL-H5 for the last couple of years. My previous rotary laser (different brand) died after about 12 years of faithful service. The Topcon has been straightforward,...
  3. It seems to me, if a brand new saw is not...

    It seems to me, if a brand new saw is not performing properly, it is up to the manufacturer to determine the cause and provide the remedy.

    Who is diagnosing the cause of the problem? It appears,...
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    You’ve mentioned you’re using the original blade....

    You’ve mentioned you’re using the original blade. What about trying a new or freshly sharpened quality blade before adjusting the machine. It doesn’t sound like you’re getting any indication the saw...
  5. If you want wood trim there, you might need to...

    If you want wood trim there, you might need to scribe it to the ceiling. I’m not sure that’s the best look for a modern door, however. Why not bring the drywall down over the beam and terminate it...
  6. It might have been mentioned, but you can...

    It might have been mentioned, but you can straight edge boards with a router and offset fences. I have run plenty of T&G for gates. It’s a lot of work and for as many feet as a fence requires I’d be...
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    Dan, thanks for your response. I wrote it wrong,...

    Dan, thanks for your response. I wrote it wrong, but I have the same understanding. The second line connects to 4 & 5 or 4 & 8 depending on rotation.

    Not looking for an improvement in...
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    Table Saw Motor Wiring

    I am switching the voltage on this 1.5HP table saw motor from 120V to 240V and would appreciate a second opinion on my understanding of this diagram. The motor is running in reverse rotation on this...
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    You want to determine the stair rail height...

    You want to determine the stair rail height independently from the flat rail. This is typically done off the stair nosing(s). The desired rail height is plumbed up from the nosings. Since the flat...
  10. I would start simple to minimize variables. It...

    I would start simple to minimize variables. It does appear that your track has a bow along the edges, but…what happens when you make two cuts and mate them together?

    I’m not talking about square,...
  11. Plywood used in structural applications must be...

    Plywood used in structural applications must be rated and stamped as such, as far as I know. If you’re looking at the HD product labeled as Marine Ply (AB) exterior), it has no stamp for use as...
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    Guys who have worked for me pry them up with a...

    Guys who have worked for me pry them up with a pick mattock. Leverage is great. They even pull screwed in boards this way. Put the flat end under a board and pry. Better yet, use two and work your...
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    I’ve had a GLM 100c for a few years. I’ve found...

    I’ve had a GLM 100c for a few years. I’ve found it to be accurate. I just measured a window frame in the shop. GLM says 7.744’. Tape measure says about 92 15//16, maybe just shy. That’s within a 32nd...
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    Joe, how do the thick veneers hold up? I would...

    Joe, how do the thick veneers hold up? I would think that old wood will absorb and release moisture fairly easily, especially without a finish. Any issues with the glue bond over time?

    Beautiful...
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    It doesn’t sound like you’re missing anything. If...

    It doesn’t sound like you’re missing anything. If you want to keep the patina and need to clean up the board, try a wire brush. I’m not clear on what you’re building, but board selection is...
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    I would flatten/square one face and edge on the...

    I would flatten/square one face and edge on the jointer, then run the opposite face and edge through the planer. That way you, hopefully, just have one face on each resawn board to run through the...
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    I have had the barrel grip Carvex for quite a few...

    I have had the barrel grip Carvex for quite a few years. I’ve not noticed it getting hot, but also probably never run it for long periods. It’s a bit of a finicky machine and overpriced when you add...
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    I do what John does. Heights vary depending on...

    I do what John does. Heights vary depending on use. A grill plug will sit lower than one that’s going to be used for a low voltage transformer or irrigation controller, for example. Other...
  19. Check out the Dewalt track saw bag. It has an...

    Check out the Dewalt track saw bag. It has an extra pocket for accessories. It’s fairly long, but you may need to put the long guides in the main pocket.
  20. The easiest route seems to be to get the 5 1/4”...

    The easiest route seems to be to get the 5 1/4” and rip it down. What seems like the downside of this option?

    You’re likely going to need to modify some of the grooves to stitch the new flooring...
  21. As a point of comparison, try a steel tooth blade...

    As a point of comparison, try a steel tooth blade in the 1/2-3/4” range. My guess is you will see significant improvement in the ability to tension these blades on that saw, which will lead to a...
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    What Kevin is saying has been my experience....

    What Kevin is saying has been my experience. After some difficult Birch, I reworked my setup for certain woods.

    For clamping, I use a Kreg right angle clamp. Push the two pieces firmly on the...
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    Personally, I would try to skip the removal and...

    Personally, I would try to skip the removal and replacement. Instead, I might try to refurbish in place. I have a similar staircase and have worked on others. Old Fir is brittle and the nail heads...
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    Steve, in principle you make a good point....

    Steve, in principle you make a good point. Whether it makes sense to work with commercially milled stock, depends largely on what we’re building, however.

    I do a lot of laminations and panel glue...
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    As you’ve discovered, there is not much joy in...

    As you’ve discovered, there is not much joy in thickness-ing boards. Hard enough work to get a face and edge flat and square. Then to have to do it again, but with more accuracy...yeah a planer will...
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