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  0 Thread: More Cheating
Post: RE: More Cheating
jteneyck Wrote: (05-08-2025, 08:10 PM) -- Well, I did end up chiseling out the corners by hand.  It wasn't hard after all, and the results were worth the effort.   These look just about exactly like ...
 Tapper Woodworking 12 938 Yesterday, 01:02 PM
  0 Thread: Campaign style desk finished
Post: RE: Campaign style desk finished
Very nicely done - congrats! Unique piece; I'm certain you're daughter will cherish it always. Doug
 Tapper Woodworking 16 551 05-10-2025, 09:32 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
FrankAtl Wrote: (05-07-2025, 08:23 AM) -- Great job, Doug! Thanks for sharing. -- Thank you Frank! Doug
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-07-2025, 09:04 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
stav Wrote: (05-07-2025, 07:48 AM) -- The height adjuster is really cool. Do you have a measure of some sort that lets you know when it gets where you want it? -- Not at this point, but I did pick ...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-07-2025, 08:31 AM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Tim said.... "This is a cool project and you've done a great job on it." Fred said.... "As a fellow Dewalt fan, I love what you did." Thanks to you both! Doug Here is a short video...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-06-2025, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Elevation Device After I finished making the 4 parts to the housing, I installed the motor and housing to the top of the column of the saw. At that point I had not put the electronics together or f...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-06-2025, 03:47 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Dust collection I decided to make a dedicated drop off of my dust collection system (2 1/2 HP Penn State unit] for this saw. 6" main down to 4" at each machine. After several prototypes inspir...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-06-2025, 03:18 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Wiring going from the control panel to the elevation motor and electrical box. Left - Momentary (rocker) switch to toggle blade up and down. Middle - Main power switch; controls power to...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-05-2025, 05:08 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Control Panel I wanted a control panel that was handy, ergonomically comfortable and simple. I decided to mount a 2x4 post to the LH rear of the frame, attach one of those articulating arms used to...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-05-2025, 04:38 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Back to the project...... The Back Table I decided to make a full back table as I always thought this was a useful area that was wasted on these saws. It involved additional fasteners on...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-05-2025, 02:36 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
jteneyck Wrote: (05-05-2025, 12:23 PM) -- I think the long arm goes out another 8", allowing 32" crosscuts.  I can tell you that the medium arm GA makes life in the shop a lot easier when it comes to...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-05-2025, 01:32 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Table finished with banding. Added 1/4" thick sacrificial sheet of MDF, attached with brass screws. To be continued......
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-04-2025, 08:58 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: RE: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
This hole was to provide access to tighten the upper screw on the coupling around the shaft on the motor. Trial fit - motor and housing sitting in place on top of the column b...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-04-2025, 08:48 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Post: Dewalt GA Refurb and Mod (Pic Heavy)
Hello All, I've always wanted a Dewalt medium arm radial saw ever since I sold my old Craftsman many years ago. I found this Dewalt RAS on Ebay some time ago. It sat in my garage for at least a cou...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 19 998 05-04-2025, 08:15 PM
  0 Thread: micro aduuster for table saw fence
Post: RE: micro aduuster for table saw fence
Very nice setup, especially with the dial indicator - thanks for sharing! I sprang for this (https://www.woodpeck.com/rip-flip-fence.html) system from Woodpecker's for my SS PCS when they introduced i...
 Tapper Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,166 05-01-2025, 08:18 AM
  0 Thread: Making a Michigan wall hanging
Post: RE: Making a Michigan wall hanging
jteneyck Wrote: (04-27-2025, 01:39 PM) -- Trashing?  I'm sorry you think so.  That's not what I intended.  But communication is measured by how it's received, not how it was intended, so if I offende...
 Tapper Woodworking 14 1,013 04-28-2025, 10:14 AM
  0 Thread: first finished saw since octobre 2024
Post: RE: first finished saw since octobre 2024
Beautiful job as always, Pedder! What kind of wood in the handle and specs on the blade? Thanks, Doug
 Tapper Woodworking Hand Tools 4 454 04-21-2025, 10:13 PM
  0 Thread: Robin Lee at Lee Valley
Post: RE: Robin Lee at Lee Valley
Admiral Wrote: (04-19-2025, 03:25 PM) -- I'm not about to get into any political debate with you, so believe what you want and who you wish to believe in.  My belief is that Canada is a valued friend...
 Tapper Woodworking Hand Tools 10 1,853 04-19-2025, 08:12 PM
  0 Thread: Robin Lee at Lee Valley
Post: RE: Robin Lee at Lee Valley
Admiral Wrote: (04-18-2025, 02:38 PM) -- I wouldn't think you'd find anyone who would say that.  Apparently, its only the federal government in the US. -- I can certainly understand how you would g...
 Tapper Woodworking Hand Tools 10 1,853 04-18-2025, 10:45 PM
  0 Thread: Robin Lee at Lee Valley
Post: RE: Robin Lee at Lee Valley
"I saw this today.  Rob is a class act and I wish LV well as they navigate through this tariff forest.  I still can't make any sense of why in the world Canada is now deemed to be an adversary of the ...
 Tapper Woodworking Hand Tools 10 1,853 04-17-2025, 06:33 PM

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