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  0 Thread: Woodworking with Bad Shoulder Arthritis...
Post: RE: Woodworking with Bad Shoulder Arthritis...
I sort of know what you are going through, but not both shoulder replacements. Dec 20 2017 left shoulder rotator cuff re-attached and arthritis in the joint and torn bicep. I have just been able to ge...
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking 13 6,539 04-16-2018, 12:26 PM
  0 Thread: Added a new planer to the shop
Post: RE: Added a new planer to the shop
I have been eyeing this machine, looks like it will do the job.
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking Power Tools 16 10,278 04-13-2018, 07:45 PM
  0 Thread: In the Market for a Good Belt Sander 4x24
Post: RE: In the Market for a Good Belt Sander 4x24
Makita 9403 sanded the shop floor 2000 sq/ft worked it for a couple hours straight did not over heat. It feels good in the hand plenty of control, would not want to use it a vertical wall or ceiling
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking Power Tools 14 7,317 04-12-2018, 10:28 PM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw blade alignment Laguna 16HD
Post: RE: Bandsaw blade alignment Laguna 16HD
The manual for the HD16 says to remove the tension after use, over night. I have not noticed and change in the cut after re-tensioning the blade. The Laguna blade guides are ceramic. I had to replace ...
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking Power Tools 11 7,067 04-07-2018, 12:21 PM
  0 Thread: Wrap electric receptical screws with tape?
Post: RE: Wrap electric receptical screws with tape?
I have always wrapped Scotch Super 33+ around the outlet screws ever sense I got zapped once when I threw the wrong breaker.   I  was in a hurry to get the job done and did not check for sure the ci...
 lift mechanic 2 Home Improvement 26 12,153 03-27-2018, 06:18 PM
  0 Thread: Glass cutting ?
Post: RE: Glass cutting ?
My wife does lead and glass windows and keeps the room in the 60's and cleans each piece before cutting. She says the glass scores and breaks much better when clean.
 lift mechanic 2 Home Improvement 16 7,846 03-19-2018, 07:41 PM
  0 Thread: Water Coming In at Well Pipe
Post: RE: Water Coming In at Well Pipe
I have the same problem but it is when it rains I get water entering where the well pipe goes through the concrete stem wall. I have not figured what to use to seal the hole that would be water tight....
 lift mechanic 2 Home Improvement 8 7,320 03-19-2018, 11:24 AM
  0 Thread: Workshop layout planning?
Post: RE: Workshop layout planning?
I can't help with the shop layout but bigger is normally better. I am just finishing my shop 44' x 48' with attic trusses. I am kicking myself for not making it longer.
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking Power Tools 10 5,550 03-16-2018, 06:36 PM
  0 Thread: Extension Cords
Post: RE: Extension Cords
I put a 25' extension cord on my Mag 77 skill saw for a replacement cord that stays flexible in the cold. It is pink with a yellow strip not expensive from Home Depo. I replaced my other skill saw wit...
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking 15 7,914 03-16-2018, 06:29 PM
  0 Thread: More garage wiring help please
Post: RE: More garage wiring help please
And to add to the confusion, all outlets in new construction, as of 2016, must be tamper resistant if under 5.5 feet from the floor. The inspector also required ach fault and ground fault breakers in...
 lift mechanic 2 Home Improvement 19 12,345 03-04-2018, 01:13 AM
  0 Thread: what to fill knot holes with?
Post: RE: what to fill knot holes with?
I tried the TimberMate ebony product. Very easy to use and matches the knot color nice. Thanks for all the ideas. Now just have to heal from the rotator cuff surgery a few days ago. Can't do much wood...
 lift mechanic 2 Finishing 12 6,954 12-30-2017, 01:27 PM
  0 Thread: Estate Sale find - Laguna BS
Post: RE: Estate Sale find - Laguna BS
I just checked my machine a 2006 model and the tires are not quite flat maybe a 1/16" crown.
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking Power Tools 13 8,762 12-16-2017, 12:06 PM
  0 Thread: Estate Sale find - Laguna BS
Post: RE: Estate Sale find - Laguna BS
If you need a owner manual let me know and I can get mine copied.
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking Power Tools 13 8,762 12-13-2017, 07:31 PM
  0 Thread: Las Vegas lumber
Post: RE: Las Vegas lumber
Not a mill but a hardwood lumber yard. McKillican in Las Vegas. I used to use them in Sparks, Nv. Now I use McKillican in Spokane, Wa.  They have been very good to deal with.
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking 2 2,201 12-13-2017, 07:28 PM
  0 Thread: Estate Sale find - Laguna BS
Post: RE: Estate Sale find - Laguna BS
Great find. I have that exact saw and love it. The mobile base works great, easy to move. The manual says to remove blade tension when not being used. I only have 1 blade for the saw the resaw king. T...
 lift mechanic 2 Woodworking Power Tools 13 8,762 12-13-2017, 11:00 AM
  0 Thread: what to fill knot holes with?
Post: what to fill knot holes with?
I am working with knotty alder making kitchen cabinets. I have used  black P-Tex  ( for repairing snow skies ) for filling knot holes. This works well but takes too much time. What could be used that ...
 lift mechanic 2 Finishing 12 6,954 11-19-2017, 01:11 AM
  0 Thread: PSI Woodcrafter pro extension bed bolts
Post: RE: PSI Woodcrafter pro extension bed bolts
M10x25  10 mm is the diameter and 25 mm is the length not including the head. Not sure what type of bolt to use hex or allen head.
 lift mechanic 2 Woodturning 2 1,992 08-20-2017, 11:50 AM

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