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  0 Thread: replacement power cord for planer
Post: RE: replacement power cord for planer

I used to laugh at orange  extension power cords. But realize they are a safety measure in my shop. Easier to see on floor, and not trip. When older anything helps!
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 17 1,823 11-04-2023, 04:51 AM
  0 Thread: replacement power cord for planer
Post: RE: replacement power cord for planer

Juss1 Wrote: (10-11-2023, 09:36 PM) -- I'd like to replace the power cord for my 15" floor planer with a longer cord.  220V   Will any 12 gauge cord work or are there characteristics I need to look o...
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 17 1,823 11-04-2023, 04:49 AM
  0 Thread: Educate me- CA adhesive and activator
Post: RE: Educate me- CA adhesive and activator

WARNING Starbond thin ca glue clogged tip. Put tip on block of wood and cut tip with knife. Ca glue shot 3' accross bench! Glad my eyes wern't in the path! And no I wasn't squeezing it.
Pirate Woodworking 22 3,056 09-14-2023, 08:59 AM
  0 Thread: Speed Square Recommendation?
Post: RE: Speed Square Recommendation?

Only thing I use my speed square for is rough cutting a piece off a board in the rack. A combo square is much more usefull. I agree on the Swanson brand. I have a Starret 12" and a Swanson 6" combo s...
Pirate Woodworking 14 2,621 06-18-2023, 10:25 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions?
Post: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions?

Nephew wants a Dewalt 8 1/4" ts. I looked at one at HD. Looked like a toy. User opinions? I know it says no dado blades. What prevents it from swinging a 6" dado stack? Maybe old iron has spoiled ...
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 5 909 05-28-2023, 07:40 AM
  0 Thread: What is it called?
Post: RE: What is it called?

Look up ratchet knob
Pirate Woodworking 6 1,627 03-30-2023, 01:56 PM
  0 Thread: Really CHEAP mini chainsaw
Post: RE: Really CHEAP mini chainsaw

No idea on chain saw. Byt bought a battery operated pruning sheers. $99 Amazon. WOW! cuts 1" thick branches like butter. Scary as any tool in the shop!
Pirate Woodworking 7 1,577 03-30-2023, 01:53 PM
  0 Thread: Shopsmith disc sander
Post: RE: Shopsmith disc sander

On my old 10er Shopsmith, I run the discs fairly slow (variable speed) Est about 1500 rpm. Really like a 12" disc for sanding on my 10er Shopsmith. Being able to clamp wood to table and advance disc ...
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 6 893 03-24-2023, 01:41 PM
  0 Thread: anyone using a Shopsmith 10ER
Post: anyone using a Shopsmith 10ER

Ive had my old Shopsmith 10ER machine for 45+ years. Do occasional turning when needed. Just curious if others are turning on one, and apinions, tips, shortcomings, etc. Thanks
Pirate Woodturning 1 513 03-18-2023, 11:53 AM
  0 Thread: just made this simple jig to cut thin strips of any length
Post: RE: just made this simple jig to cut thin strips o...

Clever. I have no problem cutting narrow strips, between blade and fence. Never liked moving the fence for repetitive cuts.
Pirate Woodworking 19 3,227 03-18-2023, 11:46 AM
  0 Thread: Tell me about the sander that changed your life
Post: RE: Tell me about the sander that changed your lif...

Not hand held, but in shop 12" sanding discs, are used all the time
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 16 2,837 03-15-2023, 08:50 AM
  0 Thread: Cross Cut Blade Recommendation
Post: RE: Cross Cut Blade Recommendation

I have a 90 tooth Rigid (Made by Freud) blade I use when I need polished cuts. amazing cut. Save it for when needed. Keep a Diable 60 tooth in ts and ras.
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 20 2,941 03-15-2023, 08:48 AM
  0 Thread: Help needed with Delta Unisaw
Post: RE: Help needed with Delta Unisaw

Be sure to remove top and really clean it and lube.
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 10 2,721 03-08-2023, 10:38 AM
  0 Thread: Cross Cut Blade Recommendation
Post: RE: Cross Cut Blade Recommendation

Mike 55 Wrote: (02-02-2023, 08:23 PM) -- Hi Guys, I need some recommendations for a good cross cut blade for my 10” tablesaw. I have a Forest combo and a Freud rip blade that serve their purpose b...
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 20 2,941 03-08-2023, 10:36 AM
  0 Thread: Ideas for Drill Press depth Stop
Post: RE: Ideas for Drill Press depth Stop

bpatters69 Wrote: (03-07-2023, 12:44 PM) -- Hello All, I own the Grizzly G7944 Drill Press. The depth stop is adjusted by moving two nuts to the appropriate gauge and then tightening them against ...
Pirate Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,198 03-08-2023, 10:34 AM
  0 Thread: just made this simple jig to cut thin strips of any length
Post: RE: just made this simple jig to cut thin strips o...

FS7 Wrote: (03-02-2023, 03:47 PM) -- I'm not sure how that's better than the existing (very simple) jig that I use. Works on both the tablesaw and bandsaw. https://www.amazon.com/Repetitive-Narrow...
Pirate Woodworking 19 3,227 03-03-2023, 03:49 PM
  0 Thread: just made this simple jig to cut thin strips of any length
Post: RE: just made this simple jig to cut thin strips o...

FS7 Wrote: (03-02-2023, 03:47 PM) -- I'm not sure how that's better than the existing (very simple) jig that I use. Works on both the tablesaw and bandsaw. https://www.amazon.com/Repetitive-Narrow...
Pirate Woodworking 19 3,227 03-03-2023, 03:47 PM
  0 Thread: New Yankee Workshop tour by Russell Morash
Post: RE: New Yankee Workshop tour by Russell Morash

Learned a lot from Norm, and this group.
Pirate Woodworking 21 3,779 02-19-2023, 03:52 PM
  0 Thread: How would you fix these?
Post: RE: How would you fix these?

Clamp it dry first to see how much it closes, and how much pressure required.
Pirate Woodworking 11 1,711 02-19-2023, 03:29 PM
  0 Thread: Shop Lights
Post: RE: Shop Lights

Just bought a 4 pk of these ($80) and am impressed. hykolity 4FT 120W LED Shop Light Linkable, 13000lm(400w Equivalent), 5000K Utility Shop Lights for Garages, Workshops, Basements, Hanging or Flus...
Pirate Woodworking 8 2,053 02-18-2023, 03:13 PM

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