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  0 Thread: Apples and Oranges
Post: RE: Apples and Oranges
That review calls for a holy cr$p! I've never seen such a poorly written, error riddled review like this one before. I'd expect something that clueless from Homes and Gardens, never from someplace...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 14 2,672 02-10-2022, 12:11 PM
  0 Thread: Sliding miter saw or MFT?
Post: RE: Sliding miter saw or MFT?
I have stopped using my 10" slider since I got my Delta RAS. Longer crosscut capacity and can be used for dado's. Better table to support the board being cut,especially since building the Mr Sawdu...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 13 3,795 05-31-2021, 09:44 AM
  0 Thread: Laguna 12-16
Post: RE: Laguna 12-16
Ruffturn® Wrote: (03-12-2021, 07:44 AM) -- Looking at replacing my HFT 12x36 34706 after 20 years of use. I need a little more power but want a minimum speed a whole bunch lower. I've been between th...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 6 1,995 03-15-2021, 08:42 AM
  0 Thread: Delta 12-560 Planer Incident (Pictures)
Post: RE: Delta 12-560 Planer Incident (Pictures)
castguy2003 Wrote: (03-03-2021, 03:49 PM) -- That pulley and shaft are toast unless you can find someone to spray weld the shaft and regrind it. -- Agree with this...  I used to have the same plane...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 23 6,230 03-05-2021, 10:52 AM
  0 Thread: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee or Bora Portamate?
Post: RE: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee o...
Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (02-21-2021, 08:50 AM) -- Isn’t the Bora made in a China too ? -- Not sure where it is made, china is probably a safe bet, but there were enough bad reviews online regarding b...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 21 7,377 02-21-2021, 04:29 PM
  0 Thread: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee or Bora Portamate?
Post: RE: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee o...
Bit_Fiddler Wrote: (12-30-2020, 04:13 PM) -- Thanks - that is the one I was looking at last night, but I didn't see the Square Trade warranty.   I may have to solder some wires, but that is not a big...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 21 7,377 02-20-2021, 09:24 PM
  0 Thread: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee or Bora Portamate?
Post: RE: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee o...
Bill_de Wrote: (12-30-2020, 12:59 PM) -- Not a recommendation, this says $75, but also offers 2 or 3 year protection from Square Trade for $5 or $6 respectively. [/url][url=https://www.ebay.com/it...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 21 7,377 12-30-2020, 04:13 PM
  0 Thread: PC 7549 repair
Post: RE: PC 7549 repair
Gary G™ Wrote: (12-28-2020, 07:59 PM) -- Need a replacement Shaft-Roller for the jigsaw. Part Number: 695778 Online says it’s discontinued. I used a small bolt with nylon lock nut for a temp fix...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,680 12-30-2020, 11:01 AM
  0 Thread: What is your favorite Miter Gauge?
Post: RE: What is your favorite Miter Gauge?
An Osborne knockoff came with my Dewalt 746 saw - it's a decent miter gauge but not as accurate as the Incra's. I still use it from time to time as it is a better fit for certain cuts. I was gifte...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 32 8,478 12-30-2020, 10:56 AM
  0 Thread: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee or Bora Portamate?
Post: RE: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee o...
It appears that PC has discontinued parts for the 7518 - several of the websites I use for parts are showing the speed control board as Manufacturer Discontinued.  There are a number of 3rd party sell...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 21 7,377 12-30-2020, 10:42 AM
  0 Thread: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee or Bora Portamate?
Post: RE: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee o...
I blew it out tonight until I couldn't get any more dust out... there was a fair amount of dust, but not surprising. It did not seem to make any difference. I will try to open it up tomorrow to ...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 21 7,377 12-29-2020, 12:32 AM
  0 Thread: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee or Bora Portamate?
Post: PC 7518 woes - fix or replace with Milwaukee or Bo...
I've had the big Porter Cable 7518 router in a Woodpecker lift for more years than I care to remember - 10+.  I've run a lot of raised panels over the thing running at low speed.   A little over a yea...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 21 7,377 12-27-2020, 10:27 PM
  0 Thread: Prayers please
Post: RE: Prayers please
Sweet Jesus.... Prayers sent immediately for a full, speedy recovery and peace for the families.
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking 34 9,833 10-01-2020, 10:29 AM
  0 Thread: PC routers GONE ?
Post: RE: PC routers GONE ?
So, do I buy a replacement 7518 router for my lift now and put it on the shelf, or is there a size compatible 3HP (ummm... right) multi-speed router from another manufacturer that will slide into my P...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 22 8,773 09-23-2020, 12:53 PM
  0 Thread: Drylock for garage shop floor?
Post: RE: Drylock for garage shop floor?
Have you looked into a silicate type sealer for your slab instead of painting it? A silicate sealer chemically reacts with the concrete at and just below the surface to seal off the pores in the con...
 Bit_Fiddler Home Improvement 8 2,268 08-26-2020, 10:59 PM
  0 Thread: Mini cyclone ?
Post: RE: Mini cyclone ?
Pirate Wrote: (06-04-2020, 11:00 AM) -- Anyone know of a small cyclone that has 1 1/4" (or what 1 gallon shop vac uses) fittings? Looking for one that is about 1/2 the size overall of a Dust Deputy....
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 7 3,823 06-04-2020, 11:37 AM
  0 Thread: Old, Old member
Post: RE: Old, Old member
Great to see you back here again John - Your projects were always inspiring and the detail you posted was appreciated.
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking 54 22,983 02-18-2020, 02:34 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly 20" planer--any experiences?
Post: RE: Grizzly 20" planer--any experiences?
Lumber Yard® Wrote: (01-15-2020, 10:37 AM) -- I have both helical and spiral and you would be hard pressed to notice any significant difference in the surfaced material. IME the helical head might ha...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 21 9,951 01-16-2020, 02:10 PM
  0 Thread: bOSCH ROUTER ADApter
Post: RE: bOSCH ROUTER ADApter
I use the RA1129 to hold the RA1129 and then use the Porter Cable guide bushings. I tried a set of Rockler Brass bushings but found them to be sloppy and enough out of round that they did not work w...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 4 3,163 12-28-2019, 11:50 PM
  0 Thread: Any opinions on Steelex? 12" Jointer?
Post: RE: Any opinions on Steelex? 12" Jointer?
Hello Everyone - Just an update on the Jointer questions... First off, thanks to Wild Turkey for keeping me in mind and making what I think was a very generous offer.  This community is amazing.   ...
 Bit_Fiddler Woodworking Power Tools 11 6,192 12-28-2019, 11:36 PM

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