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  0 Thread: Log splitter- gas vs electric
Post: RE: Log splitter- gas vs electric
My only experience is with rented gas powered ones (I think they were rated 20 ton). Even they had to struggle with some of the larger pieces, I can't imagine an electric one being able to handle anyt...
 fredhargis Home Improvement 2 64 42 minutes ago
  0 Thread: Round pedestal table in ambrosia maple and walnut
Post: RE: Round pedestal table in ambrosia maple and wal...
well done, Brad!. I love that top...but I love ambrosia maple anyway. That aside, it really is a solid looking table...nice! Do you move it with a 5 ton crane? :laugh:
 fredhargis Woodworking 6 576 Yesterday, 05:44 PM
  0 Thread: Corian router table top
Post: RE: Corian router table top
My table is a variation of Norm's, and I must have lucked out. The width is 41" and the front edge to the center of the router is 12"; both have worked out to my liking. I've used this table for over ...
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 2 145 Yesterday, 03:11 PM
  0 Thread: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base
Post: RE: Large Bandsaw Mobile Base
My MM16 has the same situation, with the lower door. I bought it used and the PO put these style casters on it from Casterdepo (https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Casters-Retractable-Leveling-Machine/dp/B079X...
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 5 451 12-02-2023, 05:58 AM
  0 Thread: Sliding doors in plywood dados
Post: RE: Sliding doors in plywood dados
I'm getting ready to do that very thing (sliding doors) for some shop cabinets, and I will be milling mine out of maple for the reasons cited above.
 fredhargis Woodworking 5 529 11-28-2023, 05:56 AM
  0 Thread: torsion boxes
Post: RE: torsion boxes
I used a grid like that for many years Tom, mine was 3' x 7' and I simply placed it on my sawhorses. I pulled the ply out of my truck right onto the grid much as you do. The grid I made was siply cro...
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 6 1,048 11-27-2023, 03:14 PM
  0 Thread: Buying Electric Range/Stove
Post: RE: Buying Electric Range/Stove
I am not one to worry much about warranties, in fact I always skip extended warranties since they are nothing but profit machines on almost everything. That is, until recently like the last 15 years o...
 fredhargis Home Improvement 23 1,044 11-27-2023, 06:14 AM
  0 Thread: Buying Electric Range/Stove
Post: RE: Buying Electric Range/Stove
branchacctg Wrote: (11-24-2023, 07:45 PM) --   Wife is happy that's all that matters. Also getting new microwave for over the range.  -- Truer words were never spoken!
 fredhargis Home Improvement 23 1,044 11-25-2023, 06:32 AM
  0 Thread: Helical Head for Jet JJ-8CS Jointer?
Post: RE: Helical Head for Jet JJ-8CS Jointer?
Easy one first,#2. You are correct, just adjust the outfeed to be level with the inserts. Now, #1..testing my memory. I know I didn't pull the jointer off the base. I think I just removed the fence...
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 12 521 11-24-2023, 12:37 PM
  0 Thread: Jet clamps bogof @ acme
Post: RE: Jet clamps bogof @ acme
I thought Jet had actually discontinued those clamps. They had a lot of fans back in the day.
 fredhargis Woodworking 8 890 11-24-2023, 12:22 PM
  0 Thread: Helical Head for Jet JJ-8CS Jointer?
Post: RE: Helical Head for Jet JJ-8CS Jointer?
I do and I did switch out the cutter head. I went with Byrd Shelix, but back when i did it they were about the only one available. there are some others available now that I would look at as well. Tru...
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 12 521 11-20-2023, 02:22 PM
  0 Thread: DIY Lipping planer?
Post: RE: DIY Lipping planer?
The 2x4 clamped on trick has always worked for me. If you have a fence for that router using it may help.
 fredhargis Woodworking 7 462 11-18-2023, 12:36 PM
  0 Thread: Buying Electric Range/Stove
Post: RE: Buying Electric Range/Stove
To me the problem with a microwave built in to the range is that if it goes bad, the entire range needs replacing.  I've always preferred the countertop type that can be repalced easily.....although t...
 fredhargis Home Improvement 23 1,044 11-18-2023, 06:20 AM
  0 Thread: Fitting Drawers
Post: RE: Fitting Drawers
I almost always have the carcass glued together (usually without the back) when I fit the drawers. No idea if that's the right way, just the way I've always done it.
 fredhargis Woodworking 13 1,122 11-18-2023, 06:17 AM
  0 Thread: Buying Electric Range/Stove
Post: RE: Buying Electric Range/Stove
If you want to stay with 2 ovens, we had a Whirlpool we bouht for our last house that worked out well. This was an electric, glass top range. Of the 2 ovens, the upper one was slightly smaller but the...
 fredhargis Home Improvement 23 1,044 11-17-2023, 01:51 PM
  0 Thread: Arm R Seal ?
Post: RE: Arm R Seal ?
John  nailed it. the shellac may be the only quick fix. Otherwise waiting for a few years might get rid of the odor.
 fredhargis Finishing 3 274 11-13-2023, 02:02 PM
  0 Thread: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Post: RE: upgrade rockwell band saw to 1 1/2 hp
Foss Wrote: (11-11-2023, 06:21 PM) -- I was looking at that one but a couple people mentioned that the magnet was not strong enough. Have you had any problem with yours? -- None whatsoever. It could...
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 22 1,004 11-13-2023, 06:05 AM
  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
Post: RE: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What shoul...
Congrats on getting it home. If you come across a used engine hoist (one that folds is best) for a good price, you'd find that really useful when dealing with heavy tools. I used one for years and it ...
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,150 11-11-2023, 12:11 PM
  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
Post: RE: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What shoul...
There's no way I'd try moving that upright. Like JC said, pull the table and lay it down....I'd probably try to lay it on it's spine if possible.
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,150 11-11-2023, 06:36 AM
  0 Thread: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What should I look for?
Post: RE: Buying a big drill press tomorrow. What shoul...
Almost all of the weight is at the top of the column as well...be very careful!
 fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,150 11-10-2023, 03:23 PM

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