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In my opinion some the open stand 6 inch jointers such as the Delta JT360, Jet JJ-6OS, General International 80-075L, Steelex ST1001, CraftexCT086, King CanadaKC-150, and probably a couple other brands that I may have missed, which all basically have the same type of open stand and dust collection setup where the dust port is directed very close to the floor of the dust chute, more then likely causing some air flow resistance and lowering CFM before it reaches the cutter head area. I feel that the port should be pointed in the direction of the chute's flow to be efficient. I had a JET JJ-6OS, and this is what I came up with for a more efficient dust hood.

Needing belt and a 12" disc. Don't wanna go to KC. Any deals on line for singles of quality. Like klingspor,VSM or 3M...thx

Got this from another site but very interesting if you like old 'arn...starts cutting chips about 13:10. Note it's a 2-1/2...wonder what the 2 or 3 looked like?

...still a fun watch.

I have seen several YouTube videos about cutting dados with a table saw using a straight kerf saw blade. I have searched Amazon, Lowes and Home Depot and none of them seem to carry a table saw blade with straight kerfs. I even called an Ace Hardware store and they didn't have any in stock but they could order me one for a mere $120. Does anyone here know where I can purchase such a blade without taking out a loan? I have no desire (or bank roll) to get involved in dado stacks. It's just something I wanted to try but I'm not willing to shell out $120 for something I MIGHT use a couple of times a year or never again if I don't like the results. Any help would…

Saw these being used in a YouTube video. Found some at Lowes. They're great for clamping temporary things like stop blocks, etc. Quicker than my 6" Jorgies. They hold well. And, much easier to use than spring clamps.

Pica is the name. This is the finest marker I've ever used. It can be sharpened to a very fine point with it's own sharpener, it's lead is thick and sturdy, and best of all, it erases easily yet will not smear or wipe off with handling. I don't know how to embed a video so here's a link. I bought mine from Woodcraft.

http://www.igaging.com/page90.html My family has been asked to send me Christmas money instead!

Not FeatherBOARDS but featherBRUSHES. As a Shopsmith user, I've always used their feather boards because their TS miter slots are of a weird size. But, for the router table, I'm going to make these. If they work as well as I think they will, I may have to build some to fit the TS slots. Have a gander at this youtube video.

I had one aggravation when using my benchtop Wen drill press. The depth stop was a knurled nut that had to be tediously spun around a fine threaded post to set a stop. There are push button stops you can buy for some drill presses. Pricey, and usually for the larger shafts on floor standing drill presses. I couldn't find one for the M12-1.25mm post on my Wen. I've made push button releases for a few past projects, so decided I could make my own depth stop for my Wen. Photos below. A more complete How-To is now live on my blog: https://4dfurniture.blogspot.com/2023/01/making-push-button-depth-stop-for-my.html I consider this a prototype. Next is to see i…

Hello gents. I keep meaning to get back on here and see what's being talked about — found something the other day and thought I'd post it here. (Do tell me if there's a better section/sub-forum here for this sort of thing.) Something I've been hoping to unearth for a long time. Practical demonstration wrapped in pure nostalgia. Hope you guys enjoy watching it as much as I do. Here's the notes I wrote over on YouTube: ... and I can't decide what's cooler — that "DeWalt Custom Cut Lumber" shop coat, or the teardrop RAS automobile trailer at the end. — David

I just got a HF pamphlet today in the mail and this little jewel is on sale for 9.99 then with the discount of 20% off coupon this is a real bargain. I have had mine a few years and for the blades, which by the way I don't buy from HF I cut up new good hack saw blades.... I paid over twice that when I bought mine.... But back when I sold tools the cheapest one of these I think was Ingersoll Rand or CP or Sioux brand I don't remember which but I sold them for 179 way back in the sixties..... It is air operated which will out last a few electric models so if you don't have an air compressor you don't need to be woodworking but go on and get one of these anyway…

Repairing Sanding Belts.. It's not worth the effort... IMHO... re-purpose them instead.. There's volumes on this subject... and the upshot is... no... But if you must... First, peel the remaining factory tape off the belt splice. Cut a piece of cloth bias tape (wide single-fold type, available at fabric stores) about 2″ longer than the width of the belt. Lay one end of the belt, grit-side down, on the bench; then apply cyanoacrylate glue to the end of the belt. Lay half of the bias tape’s width on the glue, place waxed paper over the tape, and use a weight to press down on it for about 30 seconds, or until the glue sets. Wrap the belt around and r…

I saw a video of a guy cutting steel like it was butter hogging steel off a one inch bar like it was nothing . Mere seconds and he ws removing serious amounts of metal. So I got some I got 7" disks and 4.5" disks They are expensive but last and last and last and oh boy do they work. For example I'm sharpening my Ferris 48" mower blades in mere seconds. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08356FT9F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and the 87" ones below https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08356S2Q8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There is a trick to using 'em. Light pressure. Don't lean on them …

UPS drove up while I was out working on my rocker. The delivery was on time as they said it would be. I will post a thorough review of this later this week once I get it in and run some boards through it. But for now I'll show you what came in the box. I was very impressed with how they packed it, the cardboard was nice and thick, taped from here to the moon, and the sub box that the Accu Head came in was wrapped from here to AZ in bubble wrap. The Accu Head box is impressive, I was not expecting it to come this way. The box you see below is a wood box that was within the cardboard box. Once the box is opened you can see how well th…

My grandson, who is 8 and lives 750 miles away, loves my CNC machine and spends most of his time with me and it whenever he visits. So I figured maybe get him started with a scroll saw. I have his dad's (my son) Delta from 30 years ago here, but it needs basically the whole blade thing that extends off the arm. Now, am I better off trying to get that one fixed (and who do i call) or just buy a new cheap, I mean budget friendly, one to see if he takes to it. And if so, what would be a good beginner one? Also, is it advisable to try and find a used one?

Forrest is pretty backed up on orders so I was excited today when FedEx unexpectedly showed up with new stuff. Dado King and WWII rip blade. Just in time on the Dado stack because my next set of projects in the shop are going to need those and I wasn’t looking forward to doing that with a router.

I have a Porter Cable 6 gallon pancake air compressor, model C2001-WK. The drain valve is not very easy to use and I would like to replace it with a Ball Valve type drain valve. The only spec info I have seen is that the original is 18 TPI. I have seen some Youtube videos where the drain valve has been upgraded by using a street elbow and some short length(s) of piping and a valve. I've also seen some one piece Ball Valves but not sure if these would fit thread or length wise. Would appreciate your advice/suggestions. Thank You.

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