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Happy New Year guys.
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+1 here.
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I bought that too but never used the second bucket or the wheels. Save some money and just buy the basic kit. $50 or so. I'm using the second bucket on my other system but like I said, I'm going to change to a 3 gallon bucket. I still haven't found a used for the wheels.
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I bought a very nice set of 1/2" shank bits on Amazon for under $50. So far they have performed well. I bought that used Bosch router table and put my Dewalt router in it and I love it. I bought the router on eBay for $50 and found a brand new Dewalt plunge base for it for another $35. I've not used that yet. I love buying used stuff.
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You know Kevin, I think it would fit under the saw but even if it is still too tall, you can get a 3 gallon bucket for it. I'm going to get one for my upright setup just to lower the center of gravity.
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Kevin, go to Home Depot and buy a Dustopper. It comes with pretty much what you need and uses a 5 gallon bucket. I have both the Dust Deputy and the Dustopper. I use the second one for my outside vacuum along side of my Ridgid 14 gallon vac. I posted a video here on how to set it up on a roll-around cart. I did have to buy a second 90 degree connector but that was all. It works great.
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I was of the impression that "fretwork" meant predominantly interior cuts. But, I guess if you go back far enough it would mean anything cut with a fret saw. I proclaim that from this day forward, when we say "fretwork" we all mean that it's interior cuts using pre-drilled entry holes. I have spoken!
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Dan, I blew up the pic and it is that huge motor that's driving that saw. If you look close you can see that it is sitting right behind the saw and the compressor is sitting further back. You can just see the belt/pulley on the saw. But it is very deceiving.
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The first thing is to make sure the arm is absolutely parallel to the table from front to back. Once that setting is done, you won't need to turn the big black knob at all. Unless you just feel that you need more tension. As was mentioned, the white plastic lever may be worn out too. Follow the instructions in the manual. If you didn't get the manual with the saw, you can download it online. Once you get used to that saw, unless the previous owner wore it out, you will love it. My main suggestion is to spend another $100 on the Pegas clamp set. It might just prove to be the answer to all your problems. But start with leveling the arm first.
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The first thing I thought of was dull bit. Second thing is the speed of the router and also the speed of movement around the piece.
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That goes without saying JT.
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It might not be a bad saw. I'd at least have to throw out an offer. 100 bucks would be my tops.
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It's great that your doctor was on his toes. Glad to hear that you are on the mend. Just remember "nobody gets out alive" so make the best of the time you have. Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life so get up and get going. Happy New Year to you Lawson.
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My thoughts exactly. SSV is the best. I've learned so much and also made some great friends. I love it here.
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Wow! I'm glad you got it because you did a great job on it. Stain or paint?
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I may not always be right, BUT I'm never wrong! At least that's what I tell my wife. lol.
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Les, there is usually a black box on the front of the motor that can be seen from that angle. If I recall. That saw just looks different. I thought it might be the other Hegner at first. Not the MultiMax. My memory just got up and left the room.
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I don't see a variable speed controller on the front either. It looks like a very clean machine but I'd have to top out at $200. It'll cost about $300-350 to update it.
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I'm gonna do that to mine someday. Right now, I've got other priorities for my $$$.
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I'm sorry that I cannot supply a brand name. This was just an off the cuff idea. I'm sure that any of those cutting mats would work. As for adhesive, I'd probably use the same stuff we use for our patterns. The other benefit will be a zero clearance hole where the blade goes through. For those of us who have saws with a steel table, the idea that Jim came up with a while back about using the thin magnetic material as a table covering is still something that I want to try. So far the paint finish on my EX hasn't gone away. I just keep it waxed after almost every cutting session. I'm going to get some of this cutting mat for my Hawk. So far, I've not used it enough for any of the aluminum to have rubbed off. I'm sure it would sooner or later but I did buff it out and wax it when I first brought it home after it sat in a garage for almost 20 years.
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How about putting a piece of that slick cutting mat down on the table with some spray adhesive? My wife has some that is very thin and has a "teflon" feel to it. She bought it at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Easy to cut to shape of table and can be changed out easily with mineral spirits. Just an idea.
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Air Filtration vs Dust Collection?
OCtoolguy replied to barb.j.enders's topic in General Scroll Sawing
The bottom line here is...anything you do to protect your lungs is better than doing nothing at all. Keep it clean folks. -
OMG! Please put your beard back.
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I had an inkjet printer and it worked fine. Now, I have a Brother laser and it works even finer.
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Walmart has it for about $6 a roll. Lasts a long time.
