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$2 IN-TABLE ROUTER LIFT
by Garrett Lambert When I recently built a new router table and fence, I thought it time to add a router lift. However, most of the commercial units on the market have at least a couple of draw-backs,...
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by Garrett Lambert When I recently built a new router table and fence, I thought it time to add a router lift. However, most of the commercial units on the market have at least a couple of draw-backs,...
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1965 GENERAL 350 CABINET SAW REFURBISHMENT
by Randy Gillard This article documents my refurbishment of a vintage 1965 General 350 cabinet saw that I purchased at an auction. The cabinet was in exceptionally good condition, given the saws age. ...
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by Randy Gillard This article documents my refurbishment of a vintage 1965 General 350 cabinet saw that I purchased at an auction. The cabinet was in exceptionally good condition, given the saws age. ...
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A SHOP-BUILT DRUM SANDER
by Ray Lanham Only a true-blue woodworker with saw dust in his/her veins will understand that I lusted for a Performax Pro 24" drum sander. Having neither the inclination nor hubris for marital squabb...
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by Ray Lanham Only a true-blue woodworker with saw dust in his/her veins will understand that I lusted for a Performax Pro 24" drum sander. Having neither the inclination nor hubris for marital squabb...
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ADAPTING AN X-Y VISE TO A DRILL PRESS MORTISER
by Don Baker When I read of others suggesting the addition of an X/Y vise on a dedicated mortising machine, I decided it ought to work just as well on my drill press. This is my 10" drill press as it ...
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by Don Baker When I read of others suggesting the addition of an X/Y vise on a dedicated mortising machine, I decided it ought to work just as well on my drill press. This is my 10" drill press as it ...
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ALIGNING A BANDSAW
Excerpts from The Messageboards Don asked: I have read numerous articles regarding the need to have bandsaw wheels co-planar. A little over one year ago I purchased a new 14" Delta bandsaw and added a...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Don asked: I have read numerous articles regarding the need to have bandsaw wheels co-planar. A little over one year ago I purchased a new 14" Delta bandsaw and added a...
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ARE ROUTER LIFTS WORTHWHILE?
Excerpts from The Messageboards Dick Rochester: Are router lifts worthwhile, especially since many routers now have above the table height adjustment? It seems the router lifts give anywhere from 0.01...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Dick Rochester: Are router lifts worthwhile, especially since many routers now have above the table height adjustment? It seems the router lifts give anywhere from 0.01...
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ARRIVAL IN BELGIUM
Our entourage consisted of eight woodworking editors, mostly from the trade press, along with Torben and Catherine Helshoj, the principals of Laguna Tools in Laguna Beach, CA, the sole North American ...
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Our entourage consisted of eight woodworking editors, mostly from the trade press, along with Torben and Catherine Helshoj, the principals of Laguna Tools in Laguna Beach, CA, the sole North American ...
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BAND SAW OUTFEED TABLE, VERSION 2.0
by Dave Morris Right after restoring my old Jet band saw, the first thing I wanted to do was resaw some usable wood from a pile of redwood slats that came from some old wine vats. They were curved in ...
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by Dave Morris Right after restoring my old Jet band saw, the first thing I wanted to do was resaw some usable wood from a pile of redwood slats that came from some old wine vats. They were curved in ...
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BANDSAW FENCES FOR RE-SAWING
Excerpts from the Messageboards Ellis Walentine: I used to have a fence for my old Walker Turner bandsaw, and I don't ever recall using it. My aversion to bandsaw fences stems from the fact that if yo...
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Excerpts from the Messageboards Ellis Walentine: I used to have a fence for my old Walker Turner bandsaw, and I don't ever recall using it. My aversion to bandsaw fences stems from the fact that if yo...
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BANDSAW IMPROVEMENT
by Mike Schwing A recent question reminded me that I wanted to share with you a little tweak I made that resulted in quite a performance improvement in my ability to cut large round blanks on my bands...
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by Mike Schwing A recent question reminded me that I wanted to share with you a little tweak I made that resulted in quite a performance improvement in my ability to cut large round blanks on my bands...
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BANDSAW MODIFICATIONS
by Garrett Lambert I bought a 20" 3 HP Taiwanese bandsaw last Autumn and was generally quite satisfied with it. However, after 6 months of use, 2 things were bugging me, and I eventually dealt with th...
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by Garrett Lambert I bought a 20" 3 HP Taiwanese bandsaw last Autumn and was generally quite satisfied with it. However, after 6 months of use, 2 things were bugging me, and I eventually dealt with th...
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BANDSAW TABLE PROBLEMS
Excerpts from The Messageboards Alan Womack asked: Working on getting the bandsaw a little better tuned up. One of my issues was getting my table square to the blade. In the following photos I succeed...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards Alan Womack asked: Working on getting the bandsaw a little better tuned up. One of my issues was getting my table square to the blade. In the following photos I succeed...
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BANDSAW VIBRATING?
WoodCentral Jigs, Tips & Tricks by Dave Smith I have a 10 year old Jet 14" band saw, and have done a lot of tweaking to improve its performance. Things to check if yours is vibrating: Make sure th...
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WoodCentral Jigs, Tips & Tricks by Dave Smith I have a 10 year old Jet 14" band saw, and have done a lot of tweaking to improve its performance. Things to check if yours is vibrating: Make sure th...
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BANDSAW WHEEL CLEANER
by Gary Bindel When I found that the cause of my bandsaw tracking problem was sawdust on the wheels, I took a 1 1/4" x 2" brass brush and mounted it at the top left corner of the lower wheel. (I had t...
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by Gary Bindel When I found that the cause of my bandsaw tracking problem was sawdust on the wheels, I took a 1 1/4" x 2" brass brush and mounted it at the top left corner of the lower wheel. (I had t...
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BEST SAW BLADE
by Forrest Addy What is it about brand loyalty or seeking the best saw blade? All saw blades are about the same given equality in tooth count and kerf thickness. The difference lies in the cutting edg...
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by Forrest Addy What is it about brand loyalty or seeking the best saw blade? All saw blades are about the same given equality in tooth count and kerf thickness. The difference lies in the cutting edg...
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BRUGES IN DECEMBER
Bruges in December Brightly lit shops shine like jewels in the twilight on Bruges' town square. Bruges is located in northwestern Belgium, about 10 km from the English Channel and 100 km west of Bruss...
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Bruges in December Brightly lit shops shine like jewels in the twilight on Bruges' town square. Bruges is located in northwestern Belgium, about 10 km from the English Channel and 100 km west of Bruss...
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CABINET SAW "CLATTER" AND BEARING REPLACEMENT
by Jim Rahbe My four-year-old Jet Cabinet saw recently developed a clatter when shutting down. Definitely a metal on metal sound, but nothing I could duplicate when moving things by hand. I remembered...
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by Jim Rahbe My four-year-old Jet Cabinet saw recently developed a clatter when shutting down. Definitely a metal on metal sound, but nothing I could duplicate when moving things by hand. I remembered...
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CARVING BURRS
by Mike Schwing So you bought a new rotary carving tool and need to buy some carving burrs. Confused? I bet you are. The new power carver can easily become befuddled with the bewildering array of burr...
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by Mike Schwing So you bought a new rotary carving tool and need to buy some carving burrs. Confused? I bet you are. The new power carver can easily become befuddled with the bewildering array of burr...
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CHAINSAW 101
Excerpts from The Messageboards RJ asked: I bought a chainsaw. I've used them before, but never for making a finished product. First problem I notice is I need a way to hold the logs so I can slice th...
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Excerpts from The Messageboards RJ asked: I bought a chainsaw. I've used them before, but never for making a finished product. First problem I notice is I need a way to hold the logs so I can slice th...
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CMS STATION
by Jason Y I finally got sick of crouching down on the floor to use my Ridgid compound miter saw (CMS). I had seen plans online for a CMS station that incorporated fold-up wings for longer pieces. Ins...
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by Jason Y I finally got sick of crouching down on the floor to use my Ridgid compound miter saw (CMS). I had seen plans online for a CMS station that incorporated fold-up wings for longer pieces. Ins...
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