http://www.woodworkingtalk.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.woodworkingtalk.com http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/opinions-rikon-14-bandsaw-13354/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:54 GMT I'm just about to purchase the Rikon 14" Deluxe bandsaw, on sale now at woodcraft. I like its features as compared to others, especially 1 1/2 hp motor, 13" resaw capacity, larger table. It reviews well and I even read it picked up an editors choice award when compared to several others. Anyone own this tool and wish to provide any feedback before I make the purchase this weekend?
Thanks in advance.
:clap: ]]> Ledhead http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/opinions-rikon-14-bandsaw-13354/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/scored-free-table-saw-need-reburb-advice-13342/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:08:51 GMT So like the title says I was able to score a free table saw. I will be picking it up this weekend. I guess I called the guy at just the right time.... So like the title says I was able to score a free table saw. I will be picking it up this weekend. I guess I called the guy at just the right time. He's moving across the country in 3 days and can't take it with him.

It's a 10 year old craftsman 10" table saw with built in base and two table extensions, he says it ways about 200 lbs so it's a pretty substantial saw. He told me it has some surface rust on the table, but for free I don't really care. I'm wondering what the best way to polish the table will be. Should I use a scotch pad attachment for a drill or should I just try and buff it would with WD-40 and steel wool by hand. What will be the best way to keep the surface from rusting again? As far as I know there is no pitting just surface rust. From what he said that's the only thing wrong with it. It runs and cuts just fine. Thanks for the advice in advance. I'm just starting to collect tools for my shop. So far I have a 38" bed lathe I got for Christmas last year, a horizontal metal band saw that has a bed attachment for when it is locked vertically and now a table saw. ]]> dr. awsome http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/scored-free-table-saw-need-reburb-advice-13342/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/miter-saw-opinions-13338/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:36:48 GMT I have an older Black and Decker 9 inch miter saw which is very basic but with a good Freud blade had served me well. I was thinking of upgrading to... I have an older Black and Decker 9 inch miter saw which is very basic but with a good Freud blade had served me well. I was thinking of upgrading to something nicer that bevel cuts and all that. My choices would be 10 or 12 inch, of course.

I don't need a sliding miter saw as I have a decent RAS for the longer cuts. My main projects are furniture and smaller items like jewelry boxes where accuracy is important.

I would figure that a 10" saw would have a more stable blade for more accurate cutting. The advantage to the 12" would be the bigger capacity, plus since many are belt drive, the motor is out of the way to give better visibility to the cutting area.

What do you guys think? Are there other features I should be looking for?

Also, I'm leaning toward DeWalt but what are other good brands without getting into really pricey stuff?

Thanks,
Bill ]]> dodgeboy77 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/miter-saw-opinions-13338/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/delta-planer-belt-installation-13337/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:23:20 GMT So the belt on my Delta 12" planer bit the big one. I got a new one, now how the heck do I get the new one back on? I spent a good hour trying to get the thing on. There is no adjustment or anything in order to get the new one on. I'm afraid of destroying the gear the belt wraps around or even damaging the belt itself. Any words of wisdom would be great. Thanks!

K ]]> kevspyder http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/delta-planer-belt-installation-13337/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/i-have-craftsman-miter-saw-tody-i-13336/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:18:12 GMT Doing the angle cuts on Momm'as Wishing Well. The angle is 30Deg. However it does not lock in on 30. it does lock in at 31.? Don't remember the dec.. Thats no big deal.
It does lock in on 45 and a couple others? It did not fit as I thought it would. Just for giggles and grins I'm going to cut one tomorrow on the 31 deg and see what happes.
Anyone here have any suggestions? ]]> John in Tennessee http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/i-have-craftsman-miter-saw-tody-i-13336/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/sanders-air-electric-13335/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:01:16 GMT From those of you that have used both, which do you prefer and why? Tony B From those of you that have used both, which do you prefer and why? Tony B ]]> Tony B http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/sanders-air-electric-13335/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/contemplating-grizzly-g0453z-any-opinions-13326/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:19:18 GMT Hello all,

I'm considering purchasing the Grizzly G0453Z 15" planer with spiral cutter head and would be very interested in all y'all's opinion of this bit of machinery. Cost is $1495 plus $144 shipping, for a total of $1639.

One other consideration would be buying the plane old G0453, with the three straight knives, for $950 plus $144 shipping and retrofitting a Byrd Shelix cutter head for $700 for a total cost of about $1800.

Both configurations are really stretching my budget and I'm wondering if I should shell out the extra bucks for the Byrd cutter head?

Thanks for any opinions and advice.

Kevin H. ]]> kjhart0133 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/contemplating-grizzly-g0453z-any-opinions-13326/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/mcls-dovetail-question-13261/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:56:24 GMT I'm getting tired of router chip out (has to always happen on the last dovetail of an expensive piece of wood). I know it's impossible to stop, but this looks like it might help (kinda expensive though). Anybody have this? Does it work? Looks interesting, but slow.

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...nt_system.html ]]> clarionflyer http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/mcls-dovetail-question-13261/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/powermatic-model-23-shaper-13256/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:43:58 GMT Anyone know where I can find the parts to convert my Powermatic 1/2" Shaper Model 23 to accept router bits? The manual has the parts listed as an option.
EDP No. 6285714 Shaper Plate Ass'y (items 1-8)
EDP No. 6285726 Spindle, Router Bit
EDP No. 6285727 Collet, 1/4"

Do any companies manufacture these parts?

Thanks for your time. ]]> miconroids12 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/powermatic-model-23-shaper-13256/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/band-saw-13247/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:35:13 GMT I know almost NOTHING about band saws. I have a 10" Craftsman band saw that I bought about 3 or 4 months ago and I can not seem to get it to cut straight. When I feed material (always less than 3/4" thick) to it the blade seems top twist and deflect such that it always makes "wavey" cuts. I have looked as much as I know how to look and I have not been able to solve this problem. What am I doing wrong? I believe that I have the tracking and the blade tension set sorta, kinda right but it still won't cut straight. I am at the end of my rope. I am a knifemaker so I only bother you guys when I have a wood working problem. You solved my last conundrum in a skinnet (1 skinnet = 59.5 seconds less than a minute). I hope you all don't think that I am using you. I would be glad to help with metal or sharpening questions by way of payback. Any ideas? Thank you all for your consideration. Nicholas Jasper ]]> gnique http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/band-saw-13247/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/air-compressors-13245/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:36:46 GMT Good morning everyone. I just wanted to say HI since I am new here. I have a few questions about air compressors. I am a do it yourselfer and like... Good morning everyone. I just wanted to say HI since I am new here. I have a few questions about air compressors. I am a do it yourselfer and like doing woodworking in my spare time. I have been a fan of Dewalt tools so that’s what I would like to stick with.
I am kind of looking at the Dewalt 0ne or two gallon compressors. Anyone have these?? I would mostly be using it for finish nailing and I want it to be able to run one framing nailer it doesn’t have to run it perfect just be able to.

Now I am kind of stuck on finish nailers? I found a good deal on a Dewalt 18 gauge brad nailer but I don’t really know what all that means?
Can someone help me out?

Thanks guys!
Have a great week! ]]> DBRhino http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/air-compressors-13245/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/delta-dp300l-bench-top-drill-other-13228/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:40:18 GMT Anyone care to give their opinion of the above mentioned drill press, don't have the biggest shop (half the 2-car garage) and am looking for a press that I can move around easily and stay within the $200-300 price range. ]]> joejmunro http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/delta-dp300l-bench-top-drill-other-13228/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/need-parts-manual-delta-34-350-ts-13223/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:04:34 GMT Hello, My first visit here. I need to replace the on-off switch for my used DELTA 34-350 table saw. It is a three phase setup so a wiring... Hello,
My first visit here.

I need to replace the on-off switch for my used DELTA 34-350 table saw. It is a three phase setup so a wiring diagram may be helpful if someone here has a copy I can use.

Thanks
Jim ]]> a233856 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/need-parts-manual-delta-34-350-ts-13223/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/circular-saw-problem-13222/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:50:20 GMT My circular saw stopped working after a busy weekend of use. No idea why. It's over 10 years old but has been used sparingly in that time. It did have its busiest day ever before it conked. If it overheated or something, is there a quick fix possible? ]]> nopicnic http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/circular-saw-problem-13222/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/need-source-planer-blades-13213/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:20:28 GMT I am looking for a source for buying blades for a Powermatic 15s planer. If you have found one that seems to be reasonable please post it. I am looking for a source for buying blades for a Powermatic 15s planer. If you have found one that seems to be reasonable please post it. ]]> Handyman http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f12/need-source-planer-blades-13213/