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  0 Thread: I want a new drill press table
Post: RE: I want a new drill press table
Yup...build it. I've made 2 (so far), 2 layers of 3/4 particle board glued & screwed. Bottom layer is one piece, top layer is 4 pieces so I can have a square replacable insert. Trim with hardwood and...
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 11 381 03-27-2023, 07:56 PM
  0 Thread: Tell me about the sander that changed your life
Post: RE: Tell me about the sander that changed your lif...
Festool Rotex and ct22 dust extractor. I was using a DA air sander and a PC "speedblock". Made sanding enjoyable when the dust disapeared. Ed
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 16 1,290 03-10-2023, 03:41 PM
  0 Thread: Ideas for Drill Press depth Stop
Post: RE: Ideas for Drill Press depth Stop
Problem is many drill presses use an acme thread for the stop post. Mills are usually 1/2-20 thread. Delta used acme, they also offered a quick nut option, I've never seen one for sale. Ed
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 7 491 03-08-2023, 03:11 PM
  0 Thread: Porter Cable Nail Gun Problem
Post: RE: Porter Cable Nail Gun Problem
I still have a N16 also, when dad bought it, N80's weren't made....its not a tool you want to use overhead. But, when you need it, you have it. Ed
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 15 864 03-05-2023, 01:15 AM
  0 Thread: Festool Kapex or Makita LS1019L?
Post: RE: Festool Kapex or Makita LS1019L?
I gave up on "sliders" long ago when doing long cuts that needed to be spot on, to much deflection. After I restored a Delta Super 900 RAS, its become my go to saw. Yes, set-up time is increased but ...
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 15 1,180 02-23-2023, 03:24 PM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw Blade Needed
Post: RE: Bandsaw Blade Needed
Always had great results with the Timberwolf bands. Ed
 EdL Woodworking 6 662 02-17-2023, 10:46 AM
  0 Thread: Delta shaper cutters
Post: RE: Delta shaper cutters
IME, many of Deltas profiles were not standard. They don't match any others on the market. Trying to match something made with them is futile... Ed
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 12 761 02-16-2023, 01:49 PM
  0 Thread: Even more benchtop patching
Post: RE: Even more benchtop patching
Lol.....good stuff Rob. Ed
 EdL Woodworking 8 964 02-13-2023, 08:33 PM
  0 Thread: Best way to attach pneumatic hose to barbed fitting?
Post: RE: Best way to attach pneumatic hose to barbed fi...
Roly Wrote: (02-13-2023, 09:52 AM) -- Make sure the hose ID and fitting size match.  It should be hard to insert hose onto the fitting..  Roly -- This. On occasion I've had to cut a small chamfer o...
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 19 1,139 02-13-2023, 08:30 PM
  0 Thread: Best way to attach pneumatic hose to barbed fitting?
Post: RE: Best way to attach pneumatic hose to barbed fi...
Milton makes re-useable ends for air hoses. I get them at CarQuest. You'll need to know the id & od of your hose. Easy to put on, put the sleeve over the hose, screw the "barb" in and tighten. No mo...
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 19 1,139 02-12-2023, 07:20 PM
  0 Thread: 2 tools to study..
Post: RE: 2 tools to study..
Pretty sure I have that same hacksaw around the farm...somewhere. The yellow handles look familiar and grandpa was a big Monkey Wards fan. They had a small store 15 miles away. It was oriented toward...
 EdL Woodworking Hand Tools 11 725 02-11-2023, 10:42 PM
  0 Thread: Soft close hinge source/brand
Post: RE: Soft close hinge source/brand
Blum here also. AH Turf is or Woodworkers Hardware for suppliers. If you don't have a #2 posi-drive screwdriver, order one at the same time. Ed
 EdL Woodworking 7 576 02-10-2023, 07:49 PM
  0 Thread: This Old House 40 Year Anniversary
Post: RE: This Old House 40 Year Anniversary
That was great, thanks. One huge thing......no drama. Todays shows think they have to have it, I call BS. Ed
 EdL Woodworking 14 914 02-08-2023, 12:42 AM
  0 Thread: A puzzlement - any ideas?
Post: RE: A puzzlement - any ideas?
I have a tap drill chart thats at least 75 years old...nothing listed between 1/4 & 5/16. A newer one does list a 7mm.....highly doubtfull at the age of your piece. I've been in the machine tool fiel...
 EdL Woodworking 13 898 02-06-2023, 12:22 AM
  0 Thread: New Workbench Slab Top
Post: RE: New Workbench Slab Top
Build a router sled to flatten, works great.... Ed
 EdL Woodworking 29 1,641 02-03-2023, 11:25 AM
  0 Thread: Table Saw Alignment Plate
Post: RE: Table Saw Alignment Plate
Mine is made by CMT, was no where near $200, hard to tell now. Its 10" diameter ground steel. One of the best set up tools I've ever bought, works on the ts, ras and 2 miter saws. Ed
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 8 711 02-01-2023, 05:58 PM
  0 Thread: Where are tall columns made?
Post: RE: Where are tall columns made?
Probably aluminum. Ed
 EdL Woodworking 8 725 01-30-2023, 11:44 PM
  0 Thread: Rid house of old electronics/electricals?
Post: RE: Rid house of old electronics/electricals?
Monthly consignment auction at a local on-line auction house. List with no reserve. Ed
 EdL Home Improvement 8 648 01-23-2023, 09:50 PM
  0 Thread: whole house generator ?
Post: RE: whole house generator ?
A friend had a whole house unit put in a few years ago, 12-15k size. His gas service was a new install (long story) he did have to pay extra for the larger meter/regulator to handle the generator. ...
 EdL Home Improvement 11 690 01-19-2023, 01:05 PM
  0 Thread: Speaking of chuck keys...
Post: RE: Speaking of chuck keys...
Not standard. Key size is dependant on chuck size. Check McMaster Carr, they should size the keys by the number on your chuck. Ed
 EdL Woodworking Power Tools 5 570 01-07-2023, 07:09 PM

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