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Here is a brand new one of the early vintage on eBay. This is not a bad deal. https://www.ebay.com/itm/FEIN-turbo-i-VACUUM-cleaner-SHOP-VAC-wet-or-dry-6-gal-NOS-IN-BOX-unused-1/153794970368?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item23cee50300:g:qRsAAOSwp2deHI5o&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWxqLtLkQtkIoKnRKuo9unx1%2F%2BCi1ozpXJLpgLzV5fBYqqX5rp3HeSpzXwFDKfjYEPJBNnViQM32RgdNK%2Ba3olHk9SGQmf1JpkGApF8DAmzkVOyQ9eTAAJJhh9IybS6krmhhOpn%2BPI77reCtJnOA2vZHIppLBb8Vm6AfGcORiuQbrYc65YtcWrJfoP7J9ayFE%2B4OygQ0nvzmf4rdyVBc%2BVghgLcfxnkK7iZIRNE53tja5gqVOmitf72nmScog5fQJlfFfiDiyyH6mpkpp%2BRRpzQ87JmX8l%2FWfTUQ8L%2FfFw%2Br4a37sDooW7btIbfR0ONTTTama08ILCLztvr9pylR700EMFQrs5YDL475mLpaxmAPgE6SKmlb3vERpgLt6ZWOtdjjrJz3KNwBXiBSjMXSh5IZVLezF4SCLrXF5Gao1tpKbS5pKyBZr62yCC3fAELeNiVWxtcpcLQrKgW95JgRiR7%2FSQoGfMrdPbMP6JSqItmmqgg1hSba6mUfpnaZd49Y7EPEpuYHz1OL%2FFMwGPlAGAlTY2BKMLPVC0KUwynf7SeEgnmYOyrnrRFDhOxsb%2BSHcKQ6zPVsb6EchQUSfVAY1hY7jSeZPVZJlXjRvAnPmJ6nm%2BlKeG%2BqhhzfLE1IkApBDY9TVBiyp98VrQaHvKe4BZV5894Ha7uGi04AoZ4aHgHRqcnVYkzC5kSjMrAejHLtE%2BnpmiOO%2B0UuTPBrEZj7n9seJlfRTwwbcTBvLqgTBrv1w%3D%3D&checksum=1537949703686fa3c61a99434ef883694f160c56f28f&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWxqLtLkQtkIoKnRKuo9unx1%2F%2BCi1ozpXJLpgLzV5fBYqqX5rp3HeSpzXwFDKfjYEPJBNnViQM32RgdNK%2Ba3olHk9SGQmf1JpkGApF8DAmzkVOyQ9eTAAJJhh9IybS6krmhhOpn%2BPI77reCtJnOA2vZHIppLBb8Vm6AfGcORiuQbrYc65YtcWrJfoP7J9ayFE%2B4OygQ0nvzmf4rdyVBc%2BVghgLcfxnkK7iZIRNE53tja5gqVOmitf72nmScog5fQJlfFfiDiyyH6mpkpp%2BRRpzQ87JmX8l%2FWfTUQ8L%2FfFw%2Br4a37sDooW7btIbfR0ONTTTama08ILCLztvr9pylR700EMFQrs5YDL475mLpaxmAPgE6SKmlb3vERpgLt6ZWOtdjjrJz3KNwBXiBSjMXSh5IZVLezF4SCLrXF5Gao1tpKbS5pKyBZr62yCC3fAELeNiVWxtcpcLQrKgW95JgRiR7%2FSQoGfMrdPbMP6JSqItmmqgg1hSba6mUfpnaZd49Y7EPEpuYHz1OL%2FFMwGPlAGAlTY2BKMLPVC0KUwynf7SeEgnmYOyrnrRFDhOxsb%2BSHcKQ6zPVsb6EchQUSfVAY1hY7jSeZPVZJlXjRvAnPmJ6nm%2BlKeG%2BqhhzfLE1IkApBDY9TVBiyp98VrQaHvKe4BZV5894Ha7uGi04AoZ4aHgHRqcnVYkzC5kSjMrAejHLtE%2BnpmiOO%2B0UuTPBrEZj7n9seJlfRTwwbcTBvLqgTBrv1w%3D%3D&checksum=1537949703686fa3c61a99434ef883694f160c56f28f

Jim, I've never measured it because I knew it was quieter than most vacs and I found this one used on C/L so I don't care. It's one of the older models that seem to be preferred over the newer offerings. Festool is waaaaaaaaaaaay out of my budget at this point in my life. I'll try to get some info for you. I have that same app on my phone. We live under a flight path into Long Beach and LAX and I got to measuring the over head noise prior to submitting my complaint. It seems that I wasn't the only person and now they have been a bit quieter. I'm not one of those folks who move under a flight path and then start complaining. We were aware of what we were doing. But in the 9 years we've lived here the noise and air traffic have been shifted from other more affluent areas and it gets really bad during the summer months when we are outdoors more.

I almost asked that same question until I realized that he was cutting in both directions.

Kevin, this is a great thing you have done. By sitting here watching you cut, I have gotten "need" to go out to my shop out of my system. Now, I can just sit and watch you do it for me. I just saved a ton in wood and blades and time. Awesome!

Jim, the Fein and the Festool as well as the older Porter-Cable were designed to by "triggered" by the shop tool they were connected to. My Fein has a two poistion switch that allows either manual or auto configuration. When I step on the go pedal, the saw comes on as well as the vac. When I step off the go pedal, the saw stops instantly but the vac continues to run to clear the hose and it shuts off about 10 seconds or so later. It was designed to run that way. So far, so good.

Thanks for the info here. I am still trying to figure out Inkscape. With the little I have learned, I decided to go back and revisit Travis's videos. Things are starting to penetrate the gray matter between my ears. Litter bit by litter bit. I only hope I live long enough so I can take what I have learned to my next life.

I like that Paul. Simplicity rules the day. There is no lower support on the Hawk stands and not enough space between the legs to sit comfortably. This will solve that problem. Thanks.

I long for the old days when the phone hung on the wall, but unfortunately a cell phone has become a necessity. I just wish the camera makers would have dreamed up a camera that also had a phone in it. Just sayin.....

Thanks, I was pretty sure I understood what you were saying but it would require 4 pieces instead of 2. Both of the top and bottoms would be held together with 2 more flat pieces to act as top and bottom if I'm picturing it correctly. The inner would be upside down, the upper would slide down over the lower with adjusting holes/slots on either side to raise/lower the upper. Great minds think alike. LOL.

I'm trying to picture what you are suggesting but it's not coming through the thick brain matter. I can see what you are saying but it would require more than two plywood U shaped legs. In my minds eye, I can see 4 U shaped legs as you said with a platform to connect them on top for the switch to perch on. If I had a design software, it would make no difference because I can't seem to figure out how to even use Inkscape. I would love to see what you are describing.

I watch Facebook Marketplace all the time for used tools etc. There is a person on there that is cutting NFL team logos on his/her scroll saw and selling them for $50 each. Desk ornaments or whatever. I did write to them yesterday to warn them that they are treading in dangerous waters in that they are so blatantly advertising them for sale on a venue that goes worldwide. It won't take long for someone from the NFL to see their ad and come after them.

Excellent idea. I like it. Thanks for all the great description of how you did it and the pics too. I'll have to do some thinking on my situation. I have a different switch but it should still work as yours did. This is going to be an interesting topic. I hope others chime in with their configurations also. Right now, my biggest move will be to find the right chair. Then I can worry about how to access the switch. More to come.

I just tried it every way I could think of. But, no go.

So glad you are safe. Thanks for the update & map. Prayers for all of you folks "down under".

He must have taken his site down. Or his server is out of order or ????????

I have purchased from Anderson Plywood in Anaheim, Ca. and they cut it for me to put in my little Scion XB when I had it. They are a great company and the owner is a Vet with a small museum in his place of business. Anyone who actually visits there will be given the tour if they ask. http://www.aitwood.com

Or you can get a nut of the same thread pitch and epoxy it to a flat board, drill a hole through the board and have a good jig.

Where are you? There is a great source here on the West coast.

Jim, I'm not sure just how mechanically inclined you are but if you once take the time to watch the Bob Brokaw series of videos on your saw and do the service on your saw, you can keep it in humming operation. I did all the required things to my Dewalt prior to buying my Excalibur. When I sold it, I knew the next owner got a great running saw. I told the buyer that if anything ever went wrong with it to get in touch with me and I'd help them fix it.

I have read many reports regarding the service that folks have gotten from their Dewalt Service Centers and not much good was ever said. Well, I wanted to give credit where credit is due. I have a Porter-Cable router, model number 1101, that my grandfather bought new way back before I was born. I'm 76 years old. He left it to me when he passed away and I have used it many times. But, the last time I used it, last Sunday, I dropped it. Unfortunately it landed on the aluminum housing where the brush holder is located on one side. It dinged the aluminum but it also shattered the black plastic/bakelite cap that holds the brush in place. My heart sunk. So, I started searching for parts and found nothing was available for a power tool that old. I did find out though that Dewalt/Black & Decker/Porter-Cable are all under one corporate umbrella now. So, I found that the service center is about 45 miles from me. I gave them a call and got hold of a very nice young lady and explained my situation. She asked me to hang on and she went and found a person who had vast knowledge about the older tools. It turns out that the same cap is used on many other older tools and they had 5 of them in stock at $2.20 each. So, I ordered 2 of them. They shipped them to me in a box by U.P.S. and didn't charge me any shipping. A total cost of $4.74. I couldn't be happier. I did call out to the center and got hold of the person who is in charge of that department and gave them a great big thank you and made sure that those 2 people got the credit they deserve. So, I hope those of you who have to contact their Dewalt Service Center have the same good fortune that I did. My center is located in Ontario, Ca. Do a google search for it and give them a try the next time you need parts for any of those 3 brands. Ok, I'll get off my soapbox now.

I will be following this thread. I have looked at that same sander. Pics please.

I'm really sorry to hear that. Where I live, and many of the places I've been, I've had nothing but great experiences with one or both of these stores. My closest friend worked in a couple of H/D stores and related many heartwarming stories that he experienced. It has to have something to do with your location and the shortage of good well intentioned people to manage those stores. Bad attitudes are very difficult to overcome and our country has become home to some of the worst. I'm truly sad to hear what you said. A sad sign of the times we live in.

I take it you're not close to a Lowe's?

Wow, 15 minutes away. Thanks. Somehow I missed their "home page". I must be getting old.