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  0 Thread: some CNC upgrades
Post: RE: some CNC upgrades

APZ Wrote: (11-16-2023, 06:53 AM) -- The Festool vacuum is quiet as well.  I'm tempted to get a Fein for my CNC just for noise.  Any of you guys use a Festool/Fein vacuum as opposed to a dust collect...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 18 1,279 11-16-2023, 09:05 AM
  0 Thread: some CNC upgrades
Post: RE: some CNC upgrades

fixtureman Wrote: (11-14-2023, 05:19 AM) -- can't you program your VFD and add an input switch to your controller -- As far as I can tell no.  At least not on the cheaper VFDs like the one I (and a...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 18 1,279 11-15-2023, 02:23 PM
  0 Thread: some CNC upgrades
Post: RE: some CNC upgrades

jteneyck Wrote: (11-11-2023, 02:04 PM) -- Thanks for the follow up, Paul.  I'm glad to hear the spindle installation wasn't too hard and EMI has not been an issue.  I bought the breakout board when I...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 18 1,279 11-13-2023, 09:29 PM
  0 Thread: some CNC upgrades
Post: RE: some CNC upgrades

jteneyck Wrote: (11-10-2023, 07:51 PM) -- Good stuff, Paul.  So how did you find wiring the spindle and VFD?  The location of the VFD suggests you have it connected to the 1F controller so you can co...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 18 1,279 11-10-2023, 11:37 PM
  0 Thread: some CNC upgrades
Post: RE: some CNC upgrades

Totally agree. I was using the blue tape method but that was taking too long and got expensive. Using t-track clamps often got in the way. So I’m going to make my own low profile clamps which will d...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 18 1,279 11-10-2023, 06:58 PM
  0 Thread: some CNC upgrades
Post: some CNC upgrades

I've been thinking about upgrading my 1.25hp Makita router on my cnc to a spindle and finally pulled the trigger a couple weeks ago.  Initially I was thinking about getting a higher end German model b...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 18 1,279 11-09-2023, 10:19 PM
  0 Thread: Pneumatic fitting - what is it called?
Post: RE: Pneumatic fitting - what is it called?

greenacres2 Wrote: (10-24-2023, 06:51 AM) -- "Hose Barb".  That will get you started!! earl -- Got it.  I ordered a set.  Thank you
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 2 597 10-24-2023, 07:25 AM
  0 Thread: Pneumatic fitting - what is it called?
Post: Pneumatic fitting - what is it called?

I bought a Chiller for my CNC.  It's not the greatest quality but I think it will be fine for my needs.  I would like to change the ports however.  They're plastic (see pic) and I want to change them ...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 2 597 10-23-2023, 09:57 PM
  0 Thread: replacement power cord for planer
Post: RE: replacement power cord for planer

Thanks for the replies. I'll check out the extension cords at one of the big box stores. I wasn't sure if there was something special about power cords that differed from extension cords. Good sug...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 17 1,790 10-12-2023, 07:46 AM
  0 Thread: replacement power cord for planer
Post: replacement power cord for planer

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 out for?  What do you think of this one? ...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 17 1,790 10-11-2023, 09:36 PM
  0 Thread: Festool Miter Saw
Post: RE: Festool Miter Saw

Pretty easy to do. You just need to adjust the detent which are held by 3 screws. Check out the supplemental manuals if you need more info https://www.waterfront-woods.com/festool/
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 2 602 09-30-2023, 09:36 PM
  0 Thread: Beaver Industrial Supply
Post: RE: Beaver Industrial Supply

Bought a lot of sand paper from them with no problem. But nothing large
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 7 1,146 08-31-2023, 07:46 PM
  0 Thread: New jointer - switch question
Post: RE: New jointer - switch question

Switch arrived but the mounting holes didn't line up.  I really didn't want to wait so I just drill some new holes.  The cover was plastic which was a little surprising given the cost.  I also just pl...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,036 08-30-2023, 02:30 PM
  0 Thread: Paul Pedulla
Post: RE: Paul Pedulla

FrankAtl Wrote: (08-24-2023, 05:26 PM) -- He's an amazing woodworker! I watch every video he posts. -- Me too.  great videographer as well as a woodworker
Juss1 Woodworking 5 909 08-27-2023, 10:01 AM
  0 Thread: New jointer - switch question
Post: RE: New jointer - switch question

Thanks. I can’t wait to get the switch to try it out. Hoping there’s nothing wrong with it since I wasn’t able to fire it up. But at the price I figure it was worth the risk. It has regular straight k...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,036 08-25-2023, 09:31 AM
  0 Thread: New jointer - switch question
Post: RE: New jointer - switch question

Roly Wrote: (08-25-2023, 07:17 AM) -- These switches control the contactor, so the red (stop)one is a momentary normally closed switch and the green (start) one is a momentary normally open switch.  ...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,036 08-25-2023, 07:40 AM
  0 Thread: New jointer - switch question
Post: New jointer - switch question

Found a great deal on a PM 1285 12” jointer.  I was pretty happy with my DJ 20 but I couldn't pass up this deal.  This thing is a beast and I almost passed because there was no way I was going to get ...
Juss1 Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,036 08-24-2023, 11:17 PM
  0 Thread: Bridge City, PC Compact belt sander, Micro Fence, Forrest
Post: RE: Bridge City, PC Compact belt sander, Micro Fen...

more pics...................................
Juss1 Tool Swap N' Sell 1 552 06-08-2023, 07:58 AM
  0 Thread: Bridge City, PC Compact belt sander, Micro Fence, Forrest
Post: Bridge City, PC Compact belt sander, Micro Fence, ...

All prices plus shipping.  USPS mo or paypal.  If paying via paypal please add for fees.   Bridge City CS-12 Signature Series.  Pretty sure it was never used.   $275 Work Sharp Knife and tool shar...
Juss1 Tool Swap N' Sell 1 552 06-08-2023, 07:56 AM
  0 Thread: Veritas, Lie Nielsen, Microfence, Akeda, etc
Post: RE: Veritas, Lie Nielsen, Microfence, Akeda, etc

Milwaukee stapler sold Price drop for following items Microfence Edge and Circle guide.  Model A mounting bar for the edge guide.  Comes with stabilizer, universal router plate, uhmw guide for t...
Juss1 Tool Swap N' Sell 10 1,364 05-21-2023, 07:27 AM

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