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  0 Thread: Baluster Design
Post: RE: Baluster Design
I can only think of two solutions that would work for me if I had to make a lot of those. Find that CNC shop. Fall in love with another design with no square holes.
 kencombs Woodworking 37 2,774 05-26-2025, 02:00 PM
  0 Thread: Sandblasting gun
Post: RE: Sandblasting gun
DogwoodTales Wrote: (05-10-2025, 07:19 AM) -- Just fishing for recommendations on sandblasting kits. I have an air compressor, so do I really need a full kit with a tank? I don’t have a lot to do ...
 kencombs Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,124 05-10-2025, 09:31 PM
  0 Thread: Campaign style desk finished
Post: RE: Campaign style desk finished
msweig Wrote: (05-08-2025, 12:26 PM) -- Purpleheart eventually turns brown. Mainly from UV light IIRC. But there seems to be some variation on how fast. I've seen some boards turn pretty quickly. I'v...
 kencombs Woodworking 16 1,334 05-10-2025, 09:25 PM
  0 Thread: Karcher pressure washer uneven pressure
Post: RE: Karcher pressure washer uneven pressure
I'd first adjust the pressure relief valve to see if that changes anything. Broken spring, rusted plunger, either could be an issue.
 kencombs Home Improvement 12 1,194 05-06-2025, 02:09 PM
  0 Thread: Shipping Furniture
Post: RE: Shipping Furniture
EightFingers Wrote: (04-24-2025, 12:25 PM) -- Been fighting that for over ten years now. Finally gave up on insurance and just pack best I can and hope. Fortunately, breakage has been low. All the ar...
 kencombs Woodworking 20 2,372 04-27-2025, 03:02 PM
  0 Thread: Cheap or Expensive Jigsaw - does it matter?
Post: RE: Cheap or Expensive Jigsaw - does it matter?
IME, blades often don't cut straight, I mean in the direction you think they would. There may be a slight difference in tooth grind, blade angle in the holder or guide that causes it to at an angle ...
 kencombs Woodworking Power Tools 21 3,982 02-02-2025, 05:22 PM
  0 Thread: 3/5 of an inch forstner bit?
Post: RE: 3/5 of an inch forstner bit?
JDuke Wrote: (11-01-2024, 08:52 AM) -- By my calculation 19/32 is a little closer to the 3/5 or 0.6 inch that I am looking for. With 19/32 being 0.59375 inches so about 7 thousandths under the 0.6...
 kencombs Woodworking 28 6,251 11-01-2024, 09:21 AM
  0 Thread: 3/5 of an inch forstner bit?
Post: RE: 3/5 of an inch forstner bit?
JDuke Wrote: (10-30-2024, 08:04 AM) -- I found a forstner bit on amazon that was listed as 3/5” but it’s actually a 15mm bit. 3/5 or 0.6 inches is closer to 15.24mm Why you may ask do I want  a 3/5...
 kencombs Woodworking 28 6,251 10-31-2024, 02:20 PM
  0 Thread: Replacing a Shower Valve
Post: RE: Replacing a Shower Valve
crokett™ Wrote: (08-01-2024, 08:24 PM) -- The valve in our shower is leaking.  I opened the wall to start getting things dried out.  I need to replace the valve; it has a slow drip even when turned o...
 kencombs Home Improvement 19 5,164 08-05-2024, 11:27 PM
  0 Thread: Daikin Mini-Split?
Post: RE: Daikin Mini-Split?
Daikin owns Goodman. So you're correct but it could be construed as the reverse. IMHO Daikin is the number two mini system. Of course Mitsubishi is the concensus top of the heap. I had ...
 kencombs Home Improvement 6 2,323 06-06-2024, 12:17 PM
  0 Thread: Q: Keyed Sprocket to non-keyed
Post: RE: Q: Keyed Sprocket to non-keyed
I wouldn't use the keyway as a place to put the set screw. Might deform the keyway and make if difficult to go back if needed. But, I'd slip the pulley on without the setscrew and drill a dimple i...
 kencombs Woodworking Power Tools 6 2,105 01-17-2024, 03:09 PM
  0 Thread: Way to cut bead profile manually on cabinet face frame
Post: RE: Way to cut bead profile manually on cabinet fa...
It won't look exactly the same, but you can cut a 1/4" v-groove about a 1/4 back from the edge, then use a 1/4" roundover on the edge.   Will need a little hand work in the corners but much easier tha...
 kencombs Woodworking 21 6,069 01-09-2024, 08:25 PM
  0 Thread: 220V plug wire question
Post: RE: 220V plug wire question
JosephP Wrote: (12-28-2023, 05:02 PM) -- Obviously, there are MANY different welders on the market...but, for example, the only AC/DC Welder from Lincoln I see listed no their website (https://www.li...
 kencombs Home Improvement 13 4,041 12-31-2023, 09:10 PM
  0 Thread: 220V plug wire question
Post: RE: 220V plug wire question
As long as the breaker is sized for the wire the breaker opens. No harm no foul
 kencombs Home Improvement 13 4,041 12-28-2023, 03:05 PM
  0 Thread: 220V plug wire question
Post: RE: 220V plug wire question
Hey all,     I am putting in a 220v plug for a Lincoln BuzzBox welder. 50amp breaker. I would like to run across a two car garage, say 30' total run. I was planning on using 6 AWG wire for the two ho...
 kencombs Home Improvement 13 4,041 12-27-2023, 06:33 PM
  0 Thread: I need a mini table saw
Post: RE: I need a mini table saw
IF you can find one, a printer's saw seems to me to be the perfect tool for that.  Maybe with a custom ground blade.  But they are heavy, smooth running and accurate.  I saw a half dozen of them sell ...
 kencombs Woodworking 11 4,039 10-22-2023, 09:50 PM
  0 Thread: Sawstop question
Post: RE: Sawstop question
Roly Wrote: (08-30-2023, 03:30 PM) -- Because the voltage spikes are much higher than the normal voltage.  The spikes normally don't last very long, but long enough to damage some equipment. There i...
 kencombs Woodworking Power Tools 29 9,226 09-06-2023, 09:25 AM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw blew a tire - help needed
Post: RE: Bandsaw blew a tire - help needed
I'd use a combination of a heat gun and an IR thermometer. Heat the wheel up to reduce the heat loss from tire while mounting. Use the thermometer to make sure you don't overheat. That said, i w...
 kencombs Woodworking Power Tools 15 4,869 07-04-2023, 10:04 PM
  0 Thread: Brand new Clearvue cyclone won't start, wiring question
Post: RE: Brand new Clearvue cyclone won't start, wiring...
Unless it is a long wire run, it should start. Maybe not ideal, but I can't locate the formula provided in the NEC right now. It uses a specified current draw instead of the motor label. But, I c...
 kencombs Woodworking Power Tools 19 6,165 05-31-2023, 06:21 PM
  0 Thread: Pulling a Bearing [Delta/Rockwell 37-290 Jointer Rebuild]
Post: RE: Pulling a Bearing [Delta/Rockwell 37-290 Joint...
Looks just like my first jointer.  Bought at JCPenney's in the very early 70s.  Yep, the sold tools then, I still have a few wrenches and the ratchet was the best i ever owned.  Funny thing, just afte...
 kencombs Woodworking Power Tools 26 7,086 05-16-2023, 02:55 PM

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