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  0 Thread: Dynatrap Mosquito Control?
Post: RE: Dynatrap Mosquito Control?

Oddly enough I was reading how Disney uses garlic to help get rid of all the mosquitos down in FL. Some places sell it ready to spray and say it works for 3-4 weeks or if you google it you can find t...
PittTrack Home Improvement 10 1,834 06-17-2022, 01:48 PM
  0 Thread: Upgrade Filter For JET DC-1100VX Dust Collector
Post: RE: Upgrade Filter For JET DC-1100VX Dust Collecto...

I've seen the Wynn mentioned many times and was curious about the cleaning portion of things. After looking at the American Fabric page I am pretty sure that is what I have on my older DC as their lo...
PittTrack Woodworking Power Tools 3 1,433 06-10-2022, 06:46 AM
  0 Thread: Jet 10-20 plus drum sander repair?
Post: RE: Jet 10-20 plus drum sander repair?

When I had a 10-20 I had a 1/2" hole in the conveyor belt. I was ordering some belts from Red Label Abrasives last year and asked them for a 10-1/4" x 32-9/64" 100 Grit aluminum oxide belt. It was ...
PittTrack Woodworking Power Tools 10 2,039 06-08-2022, 04:41 PM
  0 Thread: Upgrade Filter For JET DC-1100VX Dust Collector
Post: Upgrade Filter For JET DC-1100VX Dust Collector

Been looking for an upgrade to my Jet DC650 for a while and I finally found a steal with fairly new JET DC-1100VX-5M off of the local CL.  Aware that the 5 micron is okay I want to upgrade that a bit....
PittTrack Woodworking Power Tools 3 1,433 06-08-2022, 03:29 PM
  0 Thread: Finding a hardwood grain similar to bamboo & possibly a stain
Post: RE: Finding a hardwood grain similar to bamboo & p...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm certainly open to woods that you think would compliment it. My stash of wood is inaccessible for the near future so just grabbing something from the drop bin isn't on th...
PittTrack Home Improvement 3 1,907 10-04-2021, 05:39 PM
  0 Thread: plywood covered shop wall -which material best?
Post: RE: plywood covered shop wall -which material best...

In the short future we're going to be switching up our houses which means reconfiguring things for me. I spent some time looking at "the best way" to hang things on the wall especially as I'm sure th...
PittTrack Home Improvement 14 3,183 09-29-2021, 09:39 AM
  0 Thread: Finding a hardwood grain similar to bamboo & possibly a stain
Post: Finding a hardwood grain similar to bamboo & possi...

I'm going to be putting in a bamboo floor in the near future but have come across 2 issues, trims and floor vent covers.  I looked at the manufacturer and their molding pieces only come in a 72" lengt...
PittTrack Home Improvement 3 1,907 09-28-2021, 03:30 PM
  0 Thread: Woodworking Machines for Sale
Post: RE: Woodworking Machines for Sale

Interested in the BS if you are willing to break up the band.... Sent you a PM
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 4 1,758 07-22-2021, 08:27 PM
  0 Thread: Beware of MattyLims
Post: RE: Beware of MattyLims

iclark Wrote: (07-16-2021, 06:51 PM) -- Please do try that. It would be good to hear an update on what your credit card company does. -- Unless PP has changed recently the F&F option requires on...
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 20 5,075 07-17-2021, 11:47 AM
  0 Thread: Woodworking Machinery
Post: RE: Woodworking Machinery

I saw your ad and wish it was for sale last month when I got a bandsaw. Anyway are you selling anything smaller as you're not taking the shop with you? I saw the dust deputy and would be interested ...
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 15 5,196 07-01-2021, 10:41 AM
  0 Thread: WTB: Quartersawn White Oak near Philadelphia
Post: RE: WTB: Quartersawn White Oak near Philadelphia

If you're willing to drive out to York there is a guy down there that I got stuff off of when passing through. He sources it all locally and quatersaws everything not just WO. His prices were pretty...
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 7 2,640 12-19-2020, 08:31 AM
  0 Thread: For Sale / DeWalt 788 Type 1 Scrollsaw
Post: RE: For Sale / DeWalt 788 Type 1 Scrollsaw

I recently sold a few tools that were in good shape on CL and for all 3 I got the asking price with no attempt at going lower. I had them priced around 60% or 65% of new and while they were older (~1...
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 9 2,968 11-26-2020, 08:02 PM
  0 Thread: shop vac advice
Post: RE: shop vac advice

I had a Ridgid for the past 20 or so years and it finally bit the dust (RIP). It was emitting a strange smell, not electrical but I was talking to a coworker who told me to go to go to Ridgid's websi...
PittTrack Woodworking 44 13,962 11-24-2020, 09:31 AM
  0 Thread: Woodpeckers Router Lift and Rings
Post: RE: Woodpeckers Router Lift and Rings

Those look like the aluminum rings that they made a while back (before going to plastic). If that's the case $60 + shipping is a steal just for those. Hopefully that helps someone make up their mind...
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 4 1,941 11-22-2020, 01:33 PM
  0 Thread: smelly cherry?
Post: RE: smelly cherry?

I've used some cherry as after all there is plenty to be found around here (PA). I've sourced it rough from lumber stores (KD) and places like Craigslist , Offer Up etc. The latter ones have been ei...
PittTrack Woodworking 9 2,838 11-16-2020, 09:19 PM
  0 Thread: Larger Picture Frame Backing Options
Post: Larger Picture Frame Backing Options

Over the past few years I have made various picture frames.  Generally I make the 8x10 ones (and smaller) not as deep but the 11x14 and 16x20s usually are made thicker.  I've made 16x20s in the past a...
PittTrack Woodworking 10 7,693 11-16-2020, 08:44 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic PM66 Table Saw & Biesemeyer Fence - $395 (walnut creek)
Post: RE: Powermatic PM66 Table Saw & Biesemeyer Fence -...

Wow that is a decent deal (at least in PA). Also worth mentioning is that it's missing the left cast iron wing. If someone is considering this as info they typically came with either a 3 or 5 HP mot...
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,677 09-02-2020, 08:25 AM
  0 Thread: Baldor 1.0 HP Electric Motor - Single Phase - 115v / 230v
Post: Baldor 1.0 HP Electric Motor - Single Phase - 115v...

This is a used Baldor L3509 single phase bi-directional TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) motor. Presently it is wired up to be used in a 115V setup and in the counter clockwise direction. Both of th...
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 0 676 08-27-2020, 03:04 PM
  0 Thread: WTB 2HP or So Single Phase Motor
Post: RE: WTB 2HP or So Single Phase Motor

Western PA / A short drive from Pittsburgh.  If the price is reasonable I am open to shipping it with a prepaid shipping label.  tablesawtom Wrote: (06-24-2020, 07:02 PM) -- Location would be nice. --
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,650 06-24-2020, 07:07 PM
  0 Thread: WTB 2HP or So Single Phase Motor
Post: WTB 2HP or So Single Phase Motor

I recently came into acquiring a gold US made Powermatic 60 (8" jointer) that was advertised as having a Baldor 1.5 HP in it.  When I pulled it out at home to replace the belts and see what all I want...
PittTrack Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,650 06-24-2020, 10:58 AM

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