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  0 Thread: Aluminum decking vs the million other options
Post: RE: Aluminum decking vs the million other options

tomsteve Wrote: (04-22-2025, 02:39 PM) -- thats pretty interesting. my first thought is how hot does it get in the summer. -- Or icy and slippery from frost or snow.  I don't know but if it does no...
Roly Home Improvement 13 597 04-22-2025, 02:52 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-18-2025, 03:21 PM) -- Got the motor back from the shop today, and it appears the problem was a worn wire (inside the motor housing) that was rubbing against a screw.  Either it has...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-18-2025, 04:10 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-11-2025, 07:55 PM) -- Update:  I was removing the motor this morning to take it to the shop and was having an awful time getting the belts off.  Long story short...I don't know how...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-12-2025, 07:19 AM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-09-2025, 08:12 PM) -- I tested both switches and they are both working.  I had 236V across 1/2 and 5/6 when the ON switch was depressed.  Sounds like I have damaged the motor :u...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-09-2025, 08:25 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-08-2025, 06:03 PM) -- Thanks Roly.  Busy the next few days but I will definitely give that a try. -- Trying to track down if anything is going on with any of the wiring feeding i...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-08-2025, 06:49 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-06-2025, 06:49 PM) -- Yes, they are. -- If you have a voltmeter  disconnect the motor leads from switch terminals 1/2 and 5/6  plug the cord in and check to see if you have any v...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-07-2025, 07:45 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-06-2025, 06:09 PM) -- That is how it is wired...now.  The motor is grounded and wires to 1/2 and 5/6 at the bottom.  From the power cord, the green is grounded and the black and wh...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-06-2025, 06:27 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-06-2025, 12:18 PM) -- Thanks so much for the PDF Roly.  As it turned out, the white wire from power was in the wrong spot.  It was on the jumper, one spot to the right.  I wired i...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-06-2025, 12:51 PM
  0 Thread: Post Preservative
Post: RE: Post Preservative

DogwoodTales Wrote: (04-04-2025, 06:26 PM) -- They are for sure pressure treated and installed a good 30 years ago. The good thing is that they were probably treated with arsenic back then. There’s a...
Roly Home Improvement 7 586 04-05-2025, 10:39 AM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-04-2025, 03:07 PM) -- Well, it looks like I have more problems than I thought..... I disconnected the white wire that came from the motor, at the switch. I pushed the ON switch, ...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-04-2025, 03:43 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-03-2025, 01:55 PM) -- Before I blow myself up.... Disconnect one of the leads from the motor (not the switch) and then plug it in and do your tests? -- Just disconnect the mot...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-03-2025, 02:50 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-03-2025, 01:55 PM) -- Before I blow myself up.... Disconnect one of the leads from the motor (not the switch) and then plug it in and do your tests? -- You could just disconne...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-03-2025, 02:41 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-03-2025, 08:27 AM) -- Thanks Roly.  I didn't see your post from yesterday afternoon, so I will try that today.  When the motor started, it didn't sound right...almost like it was t...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-03-2025, 09:27 AM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (04-03-2025, 07:29 AM) -- I replaced the plug, started it up and it ran for a few seconds before I saw a spark at the switch and it powered off.  On the plus side, the plug did not get...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-03-2025, 07:58 AM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (03-31-2025, 06:59 PM) -- The "reset" button is directly underneath the "Off" button on the outer case.  Maybe if I push it in farther it will reset?   I guess I will attach a new...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 04-02-2025, 04:48 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw switch problem
Post: RE: Tablesaw switch problem

SheriDi Wrote: (03-31-2025, 02:34 PM) -- I have a Delta tablesaw that I’ve had for over 25 years.  A few years ago I had to replace the switch, and a few folks here were kind enough to help me out wi...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 40 2,462 03-31-2025, 03:09 PM
  0 Thread: Sink Drain plumbing
Post: RE: Sink Drain plumbing

fredhargis Wrote: (03-22-2025, 09:45 AM) -- Seems like if you put an adhesive on it and needed to disassemble it later it would be a headache. Those drrain assemblies aren't that expensive, you don't...
Roly Home Improvement 5 418 03-22-2025, 11:23 AM
  0 Thread: Attachment Question, Nails & Glue?
Post: RE: Attachment Question, Nails & Glue?

Scoony Wrote: (03-05-2025, 03:34 PM) -- Gary, I have considered T-6000 adhesive and have a tube to test.  Other ideas that have been brought up: Splines.  If I had a track saw, this would work. ...
Roly Woodworking 13 1,260 03-05-2025, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: My Well
Post: RE: My Well

sleepy hollow Wrote: (02-25-2025, 10:20 AM) -- Thanks, Snipe, for the education.  We'd all like to know more about the particulars in our friend, crokett's situation.    Your post reminded me that...
Roly Home Improvement 9 1,030 02-25-2025, 10:54 AM
  0 Thread: 1/12 straight router bit for cutting through mortise
Post: RE: 1/12 straight router bit for cutting through m...

Bencuri Wrote: (02-19-2025, 03:25 PM) -- I have tried this drilling idea, but it is a bit difficult to maintain the desired line with the drilled holes. However what if I pre-groove the lines with a ...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 15 1,851 02-19-2025, 04:10 PM

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