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  0 Thread: Dovetail Drawers for new masterbed room dresser
Post: RE: Dovetail Drawers for new masterbed room dresse...

Bill Holt Wrote: (09-30-2023, 07:22 AM) -- For a dresser, I think a solid wood, probably poplar, would be my first choice.  For cabinets, I use 1/2" Baltic Birch. -- thanks Bill!  I have used popla...
Johnny Currado Woodworking 11 368 09-30-2023, 07:35 AM
  0 Thread: Dovetail Drawers for new masterbed room dresser
Post: Dovetail Drawers for new masterbed room dresser

I am contemplating of doing some nice dovetail drawers for my custom hand made dresser that is going in my master bedroom.  What wood would be good for these drawers?  Is there a good plywood that wou...
Johnny Currado Woodworking 11 368 09-30-2023, 07:12 AM
  0 Thread: Bosch GCM12SD Miter Saw Dust Collection
Post: Bosch GCM12SD Miter Saw Dust Collection

I have the new Bosch GCM12SD compound sliding miter saw and it has the “click” adapter on the dust collection port and I am looking to add well hook up my new dust stopper to it but I cannot find a go...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 0 127 08-29-2023, 07:30 PM
  0 Thread: Saw Stop Outfeed Table
Post: RE: Saw Stop Outfeed Table

rschissler Wrote: (08-08-2023, 08:34 PM) -- I was concerned about that too at first, but hasn't been an issue. -- Awesome bud!  Thanks for replying!
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 4 430 08-09-2023, 12:42 AM
  0 Thread: Saw Stop Outfeed Table
Post: RE: Saw Stop Outfeed Table

rschissler Wrote: (08-08-2023, 09:38 AM) -- I have it, and my first impressions of it was that it seemed kind of flimsy, but that was wrong.  I think it works great.  The rollers work well, and It's ...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 4 430 08-08-2023, 11:46 AM
  0 Thread: Saw Stop Outfeed Table
Post: Saw Stop Outfeed Table

I recently upgraded my table saw from a powermatic 3hp to a new sawstop cabinet saw.  I also purchased the sawstop brand folding outfeed table.  I was curious if anyone else has purchased this accesso...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 4 430 08-08-2023, 08:09 AM
  0 Thread: Cutting Board how to seal
Post: RE: Cutting Board how to seal

jteneyck Wrote: (04-11-2023, 02:26 PM) -- Looks like bamboo.  If you don't plan to cut on it you can use anything.  If you like want to keep that natural color then spray lacquer or waterborne finish...
Johnny Currado Woodworking 12 1,147 04-11-2023, 05:53 PM
  0 Thread: Cutting Board how to seal
Post: RE: Cutting Board how to seal

GNP Wrote: (04-11-2023, 03:34 PM) -- I use mineral oil on mine. -- Just regular mineral oil like I find at Walgreens or CVS?  thats easy.  or is it a special mineral oil for cutting boards.
Johnny Currado Woodworking 12 1,147 04-11-2023, 05:52 PM
  0 Thread: Cutting Board how to seal
Post: RE: Cutting Board how to seal

Blaine Wrote: (04-11-2023, 05:33 PM) -- Thanks buddy!! Same here.  It's cheap (buy it at a drug store) and works just fine.  I probably have a half dozen cutting boards and chopping blocks that I ...
Johnny Currado Woodworking 12 1,147 04-11-2023, 05:51 PM
  0 Thread: Makita Plunge Saw 6 1/2” power going out during cutting
Post: RE: Makita Plunge Saw 6 1/2” power going out durin...

Great questions and no this was used at same house in the garage running off of my festool vacuum outlet with the festool vacuum.  I have a feeling they are having issues on this model run.Ohio Mike ...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,136 04-11-2023, 02:13 PM
  0 Thread: Makita Plunge Saw 6 1/2” power going out during cutting
Post: RE: Makita Plunge Saw 6 1/2” power going out durin...

Ohio Mike Wrote: (04-01-2023, 03:25 PM) -- The Makita saw you're using has some fancy electronics that advertise "current limiting abilities to protect the saw".    Since you've tried two saws and bo...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,136 04-11-2023, 02:11 PM
  0 Thread: Cutting Board how to seal
Post: Cutting Board how to seal

my wife and I recently moved into our dream home and my buddy who was our mortgage broker and he had a custom cutting board made for us and its incredible.  I have attached a pic of it. We want to dis...
Johnny Currado Woodworking 12 1,147 04-11-2023, 02:09 PM
  0 Thread: Makita Plunge Saw 6 1/2” power going out during cutting
Post: Makita Plunge Saw 6 1/2” power going out during cu...

I own the Makita SP6000J 6 1/2” Plunge Saw and its my second one.  It’s practically brand new and both this one and the one I returned when I am cutting the saw will fire up for a few seconds then sto...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,136 03-26-2023, 08:01 AM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells
Post: RE: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells

thanks everyone for your help on this issue.  talked to powermatic directly and my capacitors have burned up ergo the smell of burnt oil or rubber as one of the capacitors has oil in it.  it happens n...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 14 6,189 01-22-2019, 12:20 PM
  0 Thread: track saw
Post: RE: track saw

DutchieVB Wrote: (01-21-2019, 10:49 AM) -- I am hoping to get a track saw.  I have narrowed it down to 3 choices.  The Makita, which has the best reviews with good power and most people are very plea...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 19 7,781 01-21-2019, 09:40 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells
Post: RE: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells

EricU Wrote: (01-21-2019, 08:45 PM) -- I'm no expert, but that sounds like a run cap or centrifugal switch -- im thinking capacitor is issue.  thanks bud
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 14 6,189 01-21-2019, 09:03 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells
Post: RE: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells

Roly Wrote: (01-21-2019, 08:47 PM) --  Could very well be the capacitors considering their age.  Are they bulged out anywhere if so they are bad.  The centrifugal switch could also be sticking causin...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 14 6,189 01-21-2019, 09:00 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells
Post: RE: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells

castguy2003 Wrote: (01-21-2019, 08:29 PM) -- There would be no brushes in that motor. Did it start slow, vibrate, etc? Is it three phase? Does it use a motor starter or just an on/off switch?  Most ...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 14 6,189 01-21-2019, 08:36 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells
Post: Powermatic 66 Starts then turns off and smells

So I am in the middle of a project for a client of course and I was changing out my dado blade to my forrest blade and I plugged my Powermatic 66 saw back in and turned it on only to have it turn righ...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 14 6,189 01-21-2019, 08:24 PM
  0 Thread: Grizzly T10113 - Universal Overarm Blade Guard
Post: RE: Grizzly T10113 - Universal Overarm Blade Guard

Ray Newman Wrote: (06-15-2017, 06:49 PM) -- Found this to be an interesting thread as I am not entirely satisfied with the overarm dust collection on my Saw Stop ICS. I found that Saw Stop will of...
Johnny Currado Woodworking Power Tools 27 28,348 10-12-2017, 05:21 PM

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