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  0 Thread: Want/Need New Router
Post: RE: Want/Need New Router

jteneyck Wrote: (06-13-2025, 09:39 AM) -- I've never understood the benefit of a D-handle router, but maybe I'm missing something.  I'd be more interested in the two handled version.  But for $199 yo...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 19 1,670 06-18-2025, 12:49 PM
  0 Thread: A-Frame facelift
Post: A-Frame facelift

  The cedar siding on my house, built in 1971, was showing its age and I had the house re-sided with Hardie fiber cement boards. The crew that did the residing was putting Hardie cutoffs into the dump...
thewalnutguy Home Improvement 2 361 06-08-2025, 08:54 AM
  0 Thread: two 1 1/2 hp dust collectors operated on 'long ranger' switches
Post: RE: two 1 1/2 hp dust collectors operated on 'long...

anwalt2 Wrote: (05-14-2025, 03:20 PM) -- I have two dust collectors on opposite sides of my shop.  Each is 1 1/2 hp, wired 240v.  Wondering if I can operate on two remote switches without turning on ...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 10 1,238 05-17-2025, 03:58 PM
  0 Thread: adhesive for outdoor firring strips
Post: adhesive for outdoor firring strips

I'll be replacing the cedar siding that was applied when the huse was built 53 years ago that's showing signs of age. Being wood, it's also been walking the nails out with expansion and contraction fr...
thewalnutguy Home Improvement 3 818 04-27-2025, 04:03 PM
  0 Thread: micro aduuster for table saw fence
Post: micro aduuster for table saw fence

I was trying to adjust the table saw fence to get exactly the width of material to match the Leigh dovetail jig settings, getting close but not exactly what I needed. I searched for something that wou...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 10 2,347 04-23-2025, 05:33 PM
  0 Thread: micro aduuster for table saw fence
Post: micro aduuster for table saw fence

I was trying to adjust the table saw fence to get exactly the width of material to match the Leigh dovetail jig settings, getting close but not exactly what I needed. I searched for something that wou...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 0 366 04-23-2025, 05:28 PM
  0 Thread: Resporators
Post: RE: Resporators

Angus Wrote: (01-19-2025, 03:29 PM) -- Greetings all, after a very extended break from the shop I'm getting back into it. Because of my asthma I need a good PAPR. Because of the hardware in my neck I...
thewalnutguy Woodturning 6 1,451 03-07-2025, 09:56 PM
  0 Thread: Pantarouter
Post: Pantarouter

I'd appreciate feedback from owners of the Pantarouter unit. Are they really as good as the videos on the Pantarouter make them appear to be? My usage would primarily be for dovetails.
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 1 634 02-25-2025, 11:35 AM
  0 Thread: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw
Post: RE: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw

FrankAtl Wrote: (02-21-2025, 02:34 PM) -- I'm with Fred, I'm more interested in the initial problem he reported than the discussion on the technology in general. The fact that it lowered the blade sl...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 51 7,628 02-21-2025, 09:34 PM
  0 Thread: D handle base for PC 690 router
Post: D handle base for PC 690 router

Looking for D Handle base for Porter Cable 690 router. I have several 690 model routers, would like to have a second D Handle base. Might also consider a complete 690 router with D handle base in good...
thewalnutguy Tool Swap N' Sell 1 572 02-17-2025, 12:03 PM
  0 Thread: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw
Post: RE: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw

Handplanesandmore Wrote: (02-14-2025, 10:18 AM) -- Those who think the sawstop is a great deal will come continue to buy it; those think the sawstop is an unnecessary technology will continue to avoi...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 51 7,628 02-14-2025, 11:18 AM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

I'd planned to build a bedroom chest of drawers based on a Green and Green model, but one of my requirements was that it must have full extension drawers rather than thin wood runner-rails on the side...
thewalnutguy Woodworking 1,866 982,169 02-12-2025, 10:14 PM
  0 Thread: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw
Post: RE: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw

Kudzu Wrote: (02-09-2025, 04:10 PM) -- GOOD!  But you have had 3 false triggers at $150 each? Not about to badmouth a Saw Stop but that is crazy. -- saw did what it was designed to do. Can't bl...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 51 7,628 02-09-2025, 08:06 PM
  0 Thread: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw
Post: RE: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw

Kudzu Wrote: (02-09-2025, 09:00 AM) -- "I've tripped the brake about three times. Cost of a new blade and a cartridge about $150, but that amount wouldn't even get you past the front desk at the emer...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 51 7,628 02-09-2025, 09:17 AM
  0 Thread: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw
Post: strange behavior by my SawStop tablesaw

Some years ago I switched from a Delta Unisaw to a SawStop Professional saw, and have never regretted making ti (expensive) switch. Love the SawStop. I've tripped the brake about three times. Cost of ...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 51 7,628 02-07-2025, 05:38 PM
  0 Thread: Hitachi Miter Saw C10FCD
Post: RE: Hitachi Miter Saw C10FCD

digger Wrote: (07-06-2024, 09:41 AM) -- I have an older Hitachi Miters Saw. Model…C10FCD I’m trying to remove the blade. I was able to loosen the bolt, but now it just spins and will not come out...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 3 1,357 07-07-2024, 08:02 AM
  0 Thread: table saw ripping push block
Post: RE: table saw ripping push block

Gary G™ Wrote: (07-04-2024, 10:58 AM) -- Is the dark piece the blade and sacrificial? -- correct. Only when ripping strips less than 1/4" should it touch the sawblade.
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,758 07-04-2024, 12:00 PM
  0 Thread: table saw ripping push block
Post: RE: table saw ripping push block

fredhargis Wrote: (07-04-2024, 10:05 AM) -- It looks like that blade pivots on a dowel??? -- that's correct. The dowel extends into the main block, not fastened. The blade is glued to the dowel. Th...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,758 07-04-2024, 10:30 AM
  0 Thread: table saw ripping push block
Post: table saw ripping push block

I needed to rip a series of thin strips just over 1/4" thick. Using a push stick to feed the material wasn't an attractive option, and I came up with this push block. It rests on the rip fence, and th...
thewalnutguy Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,758 07-04-2024, 09:13 AM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

This is not a table laying upside down, but instead one side of what will eventually be a dresser with the top and bottom horizontal stretchers inserted. Because of the design of the drawers, I won't ...
thewalnutguy Woodworking 1,866 982,169 05-28-2024, 03:27 PM