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I just bought this design and the Ford Bronco he has. My brother will love the Harley. Now, I'm exited to make it, do I cut the order I have or cheat and cut this. Probably need to put my new planer together first since all my wood stock is 1" ... well dang it.. I'm going to cut this someday for sure, because I paid for the pattern... I've never bought a pattern that I never intended to cut.. but do have patterns I purchased years ago and still planning to cut them.. I'm just supporting the designers yeah that's it.. I'm supporting the designers.. I really do hope to cut this in the next couple weeks.. but we'll see how reality set's in and what actually happens. I'll post it when it's done.

First place I'd check is the stand.. I've had mine pick up a vibration and it was the stand had gotten bumped slightly and wasn't planted firm on all 4 legs to the floor. In my case I have the back legs setting on a 2 x 4 to raise the back up higher and the legs had moved enough to be setting on the edge of the 2 x 4 and caused the vibration. Another 1st or second thing to check would be that the upper arm is parallel to the saw table.. I've had my adjustment knob start turning on its own and the saw became way out of adjustment, which caused vibration and odd noise.. As has been mentioned.. check all visible bolts, nuts, and screws to be sure they're snugged up tight, both on the saw stand, saw to stand bolts, and then the saw itself. If these all check out okay.. you may have some bearings that the grease has dried up and worn the bearings and sleeve pins.. The more common ones to go are the ones at the front of the saw in the link arms etc that get exposed to the fine sawdust ( typically the lower arm ) as the dust drops down onto them pivot points. Next more common would be the larger needle bearing at the back of the saw..

That's what I use on my table saw.. also use the same brand for my miter saw but I think maybe that one is a 60 tooth.. can't remember now but it does a wonderful nice clean cut..

What's your thoughts on this table saw? https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-15-Amp-Corded-10-in-Job-Site-Table-Saw-with-Rolling-Stand-DWE7491RS/204512007 This is the one I've had my eye on for a long time.. Is there something better for the money? I have the space and money for larger unit however I want something somewhat portable and easy to move around. I quite often condense my shop to make auto repairs etc.. especially now that I just bought another project car to build.. Too many hobbies, LOL While the money and space is there.. doesn't mean I want to use it on a table saw that mostly only use it for cutting down large sheets of plywood down to scrollable sizes. I don't see myself making a ton of portrait type projects (frames) as they're harder to sell than a functional piece like a clock, puzzle, or low cost Christmas ornaments.. as I've been there done that with portrait stuff.. but mostly bought custom frames from Hobby Lobby and mostly had customers ask for unframed anyway.. I only wanted to make this frame for my friend just so I could say I made the frame too.. in other words I'm not planning to go into frame making. I would however use the table saw to make cutting boards again.. they're good sellers too. but I don't need a huge $1000 table saw for cutting boards either, LOL

Thank you for your wonderful process of making frames.. Now I have a good excuse to buy a new table saw, . My table saw motor is very weak as about 4-5 years ago a bearing locked up in the gearbox and smoke rolled out the motor. I took it apart and replaced the bearing but ever since then the motor doesn't have power enough to cut anything but my thin plywood down to size. That's mostly what I used it for anyway so I've just put up with it being that way. I've put money aside for a new one but this one just hasn't given out for what I needed it for. I wonder how well it'd work to glue up a panel and cut a frame out with my CNC router. Might look weird because the wood grain would be all the same direction. I could carve the rabbit out and then make the profile cut of the frame, LOL.

Looking at my order page and the shipping details etc. They are showing that everything was delivered.. no stand yet but all my other stuff showed up.. The order does show they'll ship in two different boxes.. These items that ship in several boxes are always confusing the way they mark the item shipped.. Not the first time this has happen to me.. I'll give it until the middle of next week and if it hasn't showed up then I'll have to call and see what's going on.. Hope my neighbor didn't get a new DW stand on my behalf.. LOL They really should have each box have it's own tracking to track in case it get lost or? but the way they do it is screwed up in my opinion.. Thankfully I've never had an issue with these multiple boxes orders..

Wonder if the salt makes the glue taste better too..

Glad you're enjoying the hobby. Looks like you're putting that old Hawk to good use, certain projects makes me wish I'd have kept that old saw.. loved the way the arm goes up higher than any of the other saws and love that soft start that one has.. Great job on the crappie!

I used to use the colored foam type sheets.. I just don't really like it anymore after using something much stronger and more solid. Most my recent backers was 1/4" walnut plywood for sign type projects and clocks.. but for something going to be framed I feel like I need to use thinner than 1/4" Thinking 1/8" would for much better in a frame.

My first project cut from one of these panels. Seems to cut very similar to BBply I think.. maybe slightly easier cutting but not a whole lot different. Now I just need to figure out how I want to go about making a frame.. never done that before so this will be interesting, LOL

I cannot agree more with what you say.. With all that goes on in the world the last couple years it seems real easy to get into those low moments.. I've been in the lows lately myself but coming here or going out and making sawdust seems to help a lot.

So with the price of BBply at $45 a sheet now.. What's a good material to use and maybe paint for backers. I always just used BBply as it wasn't overly expensive but I'm sure there is a cheaper alternative. I like a backer to be glued so it gives added strength and not too thick of material so it can still fit in most standard framed.. I guess it really wouldn't have to be glued but would need to be able to be painted.. I have a tractor portrait to do for a friend and hoping to maybe paint the backer the correct tractor color. I haven't done portrait work for several years now.. so almost like I'm relearning, LOL..

That's really cool, I went and checked out the website.. lots of cool cars etc. that I'd like to try to make.. too many projects not enough time, LOL

Yeah the Maple looks so much better than Birch, I've never liked the bland look of Baltic Birch.. but always used it because there was never anything else in thin stock.

Hmmm.. Anyone know if the planer and stand come in one box? It was delivered today and the box is big enough for the planer but I'm doubting the stand is in the box too.. I ordered other stuff too that wasn't delivered yet.. so hoping that maybe the stand comes with that batch.. Maybe I should open up the box and see if the stand is in there.. I got other things to be doing and I know once I open the box the rest of the day will be tied into setting it up, LOL.. so I don't want to open it just yet, LOL

I'll update in a few weeks on the project panels after I've had a chance to cut on some of them.. These are the panels I bought. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Columbia-Forest-Products-5-32-in-x-1-ft-x-1-ft-7-in-PureBond-Maple-Plywood-Project-Panel-10-Pack-4940/312284408 This is the planer I bought... https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-15-Amp-13-in-Heavy-Duty-2-Speed-Thickness-Planer-with-Knives-and-Tables-and-Planer-Stand-DW735XW7350/308557507

Well the panels arrived and my first impression is they look like decent quality. The laminate appears thicker than standard ply that I had been using but thinner than bbply. Hopefully the photo of the edges can show good enough. The top piece is 3mm bbply to show you the comparison. These are the maple panels, they also have some other species. My new planer sure showed up fast. I ordered it yesterday afternoon. Hopefully they send out the planer stand too. Was surprised to see the planer today.

Just got home from my local lumber / tool supplier.. They had a Laguna brand with a "like" helical cutter head and was actually cheaper than the DW that I just bought.. but I see a lot of good reviews on the DW.. and I personally have had nothing to say but good stuff about DW tools.. I need another table saw and really tempted to just get a DW jobsite saw.. I don't do a lot of work with the table saw.. mostly just cutting wood to size for scroll saw blanks.. mostly BBplywood as the chop / miter saw mostly does the solid lumber.

Me either as far as working correctly etc.. The ergonomics of some of the tools I wouldn't want to use commercially for long term.. even though I have with some of them... They've all held up good for me.

Well, My old refurbished Ryobi 13" planer is getting noisy and worn out.. Not bad deal since it was only $130 from the refurb outlet mall store that I bought back in 2007. Dang near every project I make the lumber when through that planer. I think the chain drive, and bearings for the rollers is worn and it's starting to snipe pretty bad on the ends and even in the center of the board as maybe the weight shifts. Yesterday I ordered a new DeWalt 13" planer.. I sure hope it gives me as good a service as this old cheapy refub did. I got the extended tables and the roll around stand for it too.. Possibly upgrade to the Helical cutter head eventually.. would have ordered it new that way but I couldn't find any readily available and figured I can upgrade later after I wear out the knives etc. that comes with it.. Anyone in Michigan looking for a free ryobi send me a message.. It still works but sometimes snipes the board more than it should and who knows how long it'll keep working.. great parts unit or repair it if the parts are still out there. My intention when I got it was to get by for a couple months as I had been saving for the DW planer anyway.. several years later I finally get the DW that I wanted, LOL I'll be using it until the new one arrives and I get it set up so need to keep it another week or two.

FrankEV mentioned using these panels some time ago.. I think I used then several years ago but can't remember if that was exactly what I used.. and at that time BBply was easier and cheaper anyway. I don't remember the quality or lack of anyway, I ordered some last week.. scheduled to be delivered today I think so maybe I can give it a try later this week on a portrait type project I'm making for my friend of his tractor.

Looks like a great set up Frank.. I'm heading out in a few to my local lumber / tool supplier.. they are a Tritan tool dealer so maybe I'll see if they have one of those on display..

I've always thought of the Laguna brand as being one of the top quality brands.. Pretty sad when you have better luck with cheap Harbor Freight tools than some of these top name tools. I sure hope they make things right for you both..

Sorry to hear about the health problems, sending prayers for you both.

Welcome to the scrollsawvillage!! To be honest I can't remember exactly what I did to wire it up direct as that was 4-5 years ago I think.. and it may not be healthy for the motor as my motor sounds like it bogs down now after a few years.. my knives are getting pretty dull and I'm planning to just buy another one soon. I don't use it a whole lot so being wired direct may have done something to the motor I have no idea.. I got by with it for a few years but with limited use. I have some plans for doing a lot of glue ups etc. so I'm thinking I'll be going with a little higher end larger jointer..