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  0 Thread: SawStop Contractor Saw Upgrade?
Post: RE: SawStop Contractor Saw Upgrade?
I've had the contractor's saw since 2008 and as a hobbiest, have no complaints.  I have the 36" T-Glide fence, cast iron wings and the mobile base.  I can't imagine the fence or cast iron could be imp...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 11 2,470 09-02-2024, 11:56 AM
  0 Thread: Dust collection in the new shop
Post: RE: Dust collection in the new shop
Admiral Wrote: (08-23-2024, 01:16 PM) -- I have my shop in the basement, and the ceiling (well, floor of the first floor of the house) was not insulated.  I looked into it a bit and found out that in...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 12 2,071 08-25-2024, 12:45 PM
  0 Thread: Dust collection in the new shop
Post: RE: Dust collection in the new shop
fredhargis Wrote: (08-23-2024, 10:59 AM) -- If your closet is framed with 2x4s, I think I'd use one cavity between the stud as a chase. Put the inside vent on one side either at the top or bottom. Th...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 12 2,071 08-23-2024, 12:55 PM
  0 Thread: Moisture problem in new shop!
Post: RE: Moisture problem in new shop!
You might want to try drilling a few 1" diameter holes at grade on the low side of your foundation.  If your area has a high water table, that could force water within your foundation upward toward yo...
 Bach1750 Woodworking 68 16,154 01-30-2024, 02:07 PM
  0 Thread: Router lift recommendations and setup
Post: RE: Router lift recommendations and setup
I have the Triton TRA001 and have been happy with it.  I bought it pretty inexpensively as a floor model but found out later that the brushes had been removed.  It took a while to track down replaceme...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 26 7,732 10-25-2023, 02:11 PM
  0 Thread: SawStop: Eating Crow
Post: RE: SawStop: Eating Crow
R Clark Wrote: (09-10-2022, 07:55 AM) -- Sorry to hear about your friend. Back when I was still on active duty with the Air Force, I had a wing commander who always preached safety.  It was pretty...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 60 20,785 09-13-2022, 02:16 PM
  0 Thread: Hi, beginner with some questions.
Post: RE: Hi, beginner with some questions.
Lean, sounds like you're probably going for a table saw - good choice I think, table saws and track saws are both fine for what they do, they're just different animals.  I'm a little confused by sugge...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 90 29,832 03-03-2022, 05:32 PM
  0 Thread: Hi, beginner with some questions.
Post: RE: Hi, beginner with some questions.
I have a very small shop too, about 13 x 17 and can rip a 4 x 8 sheet if I have to, but like the others said, it's just much easier to do with a circular saw or have it broken down where you buy it.  ...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 90 29,832 02-28-2022, 01:50 PM
  0 Thread: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
Post: RE: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
kurt18947 Wrote: (08-13-2021, 06:02 AM) -- Do you have a bearings and drives type place anywhere near you? If you haven't already ordered, you could take your shredded belt to one of those places and...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 11 6,678 08-16-2021, 12:18 PM
  0 Thread: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
Post: RE: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
kurt18947 Wrote: (08-08-2021, 05:03 AM) -- Iturra is still in business AFAIK. He just chose to not have a web presence. For sure get a new better quality blade. The blades that ship on new band saws ...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 11 6,678 08-09-2021, 04:28 PM
  0 Thread: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
Post: RE: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
KyleD Wrote: (08-04-2021, 07:41 AM) -- I think you are referring to the Iturra Design catalogue. It was very helpful when I set up my 14" Delta bandsaw for re-sawing. I set this up before the steel f...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 11 6,678 08-04-2021, 11:25 AM
  0 Thread: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
Post: RE: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
KyleD Wrote: (08-03-2021, 08:11 AM) -- I have the Ricon version of that saw and it works great. I keep a 3/16 10 tip blade in it. Bought it so I could keep a re-saw blade in the larger bandsaw and us...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 11 6,678 08-03-2021, 11:02 AM
  0 Thread: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
Post: RE: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
Roly Wrote: (08-02-2021, 03:37 PM) -- Try this SITE (https://www.rikonparts.com/product/124-21400) as it is made by Rikon.   Item 135 poly v belt.   Roly -- Thanks, looks like they have it.  The st...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 11 6,678 08-02-2021, 05:24 PM
  0 Thread: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
Post: Need parts for Craftsman 10" bandsaw
Is there a preferred source for bandsaw parts?  The drive belt on my Craftsman 10" bandsaw (model #21400 I think) shreded and most sites I found said the part has been discontinued.  I found a variety...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 11 6,678 08-02-2021, 01:30 PM
  0 Thread: Sawstop contractor vs Unisaw
Post: RE: Sawstop contractor vs Unisaw
Wild Turkey Wrote: (02-28-2021, 11:23 AM) -- Spent yesterday afternoon in the Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center.  Let my dado nibble on back of left ring and index fingers.  Lost nail bed on ring finger...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 24 9,089 03-01-2021, 01:40 PM
  0 Thread: Router bit stocking stuffers
Post: RE: Router bit stocking stuffers
fishhh4 Wrote: (12-06-2019, 05:57 PM) -- I have bought a few of the Stone Mountian in the past (on sale). I am a hobby woodworker, and they performed as expected. I just checked the site again. They...
 Bach1750 Woodworking 12 8,401 12-09-2019, 01:36 PM
  0 Thread: Router bit stocking stuffers
Post: RE: Router bit stocking stuffers
fishhh4 Wrote: (12-06-2019, 09:53 AM) -- While they last at Peachtree... Router bit blowout (https://www.ptreeusa.com/edirect_120619_rbit_blowout.htm) -- Any opinions on the two manufacturers?  An...
 Bach1750 Woodworking 12 8,401 12-06-2019, 01:57 PM
  0 Thread: Flex 9 Gallon HEPA Vacuum On Sale $249
Post: RE: Flex 9 Gallon HEPA Vacuum On Sale $249
dog2bert Wrote: (11-25-2019, 09:57 AM) -- The flex vacuum is on sales for $249.99. Acmetools was only going down to 299.99 for black friday. https://www.tylertool.com/flex-444251-vce-33-l-ac-plus...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 8 7,277 11-25-2019, 02:42 PM
  0 Thread: dust collector level detection
Post: RE: dust collector level detection
meackerman Wrote: (09-12-2019, 10:25 AM) -- I cut in some clear plastic in my 55 gallon drum.  one down the side and another in the lid.  I just peek in once in a while. -- I have a similar low tec...
 Bach1750 Woodworking Power Tools 14 8,126 09-12-2019, 11:35 AM
  0 Thread: Floor refinishing
Post: RE: Floor refinishing
John Mihich Wrote: (08-30-2019, 07:38 PM) -- +1 on this.  They are not cheap and do last a while but why risk it. -- Sage advise - will do.  I'm renovating the room, so installing new baseboards an...
 Bach1750 Home Improvement 13 8,601 08-31-2019, 11:09 AM

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