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  1. OCtoolguy
    Thank you. You found the best place on the internet. This is the best, friendliest group you will find.
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    Ok, here is how I do it. Without a blade installed, do whatever you must do to get your arm to the same measurement front to rear. Once that is achieved, that is where you want to leave it. When you install a blade, install it in the bottom clamp first. Then, pull down on the arm to take the slack out of it and install the blade in the top clamp. When you flip the lever that should apply the proper amount of tension. You can fine tune it a bit by turning the big black knob a bit CW. That applies more tension to the blade. Then, you can unflip the lever and take the blade out of the top clamp and insert it in a hole or leave it as is and just start cutting. As has been mentioned before, some of the EX saws will "unwind" the knob because of blade stretch or whatever. I took a large width rubber band and wrapped it around the threads of that tension rod and then stretched it down along the right side to one of the motor bolts. That keeps the rod from turning. I hope I have made myself clear.
  3. OCtoolguy
    Thanks Al, that means a lot.
  4. OCtoolguy
    Thanks Les. Yes, he was very outgoing and so generous. He would always be the first to volunteer to help anybody who needed help. And on his sister's 50th birthday, he threw her a party that had to have cost him thousands of dollars. But, he crawled into a dark hole and there was nothing we could do to help him. He was 59 years old. You can't just grab somebody like that and force them to the doctor. We did everything we could to keep him safe and try to get him back into the workplace but he just would not do anything to help himself. Very sad situation. I'm very sad to hear that you have been going through it all those years. You are a better man than me, I'm afraid.
  5. OCtoolguy
    I'm not sure of your problem but you stated that you turned the knob CCW to increase the height at the arm/blade. It should be the opposite. Turn the knob CW to increase height/tension on the blade end. You might have gone the wrong direction and run out of threads. Try going CW instead.
  6. OCtoolguy
    I'm not sure where to post this. Or even if I should. But, I regard you folks as friends so I am going to open up. I've been sort of "high centered" for the past month. A few of you already know about this but for those who don't I'll explain. One month ago today, Barb and I lost our oldest son to depression caused suicide. It's been tough around here since. We are getting past the initial shock but I just haven't been motivated to go out to the shop and do anything. So, I sit here at my computer and read all the stuff you great people post. I try to be active in conversations where I might have something meaningful to add. I'm truly sorry to bringing this to such a HAPPY place but I just had the need to talk about it. I hope you all will understand and forgive. Just know how much I appreciate every one of you and you all are truly my VILLAGE! Doug is the second from the left. Blond, blue-eyed. The other 3 are the rest of our brood.
  7. OCtoolguy
    Charley did a very good post regarding doing these little critters.
  8. OCtoolguy
    I have sort of found the fix for this problem. I take pics of each stage along the way so that when something is done, I have a pictorial history of each piece. The fact that we can take quick pics with our phones had added that ability.
  9. OCtoolguy
    Kevin, I'm beginning to have the same problem. But so far, no money has changed hands. It's just "Oh will you make one for me"?
  10. OCtoolguy
    That's why I bought the Ridgid drum/belt sander. I love that thing. I also use my Harbor Freight 4" x 36" tiny belt sander with the 5" disc a lot too. They both perform wonderfully so far. I'd hate to lose either of them.
  11. OCtoolguy
    Les, I have two systems. I have the Fein/Dust Deputy for my scroll saws inside my shop. Outside, I have the one that I posted the video on with the H/D shop vac and Dustopper combo. I use my table saw, drum sander etc outside on my driveway so that's where I use the one that you are talking about.
  12. OCtoolguy
    That's what I have along with a Fein that I found on C/L. Works great and not too noisy.
  13. OCtoolguy
    +1 for what Paul said.
  14. OCtoolguy
    Compound cuts are not difficult. Make sure your wood is square on all sides. Make sure your pattern is attached square to the wood with dotted line on the correct edge.
  15. OCtoolguy
    I use a 2x4 on edge. I have no idea the degrees.
  16. OCtoolguy
    Les, I think it's a complete dust collection unit with tiny vac and a dust deputy type of cyclone.
  17. OCtoolguy
    I tilt my EX. When I built the stand for it, I hinged the top so I could tilt the saw. i find it easier on my neck and shoulders.
  18. OCtoolguy
    Actually, the only time I ever really needed a 12" miter saw was when we installed wide baseboards and 5" crown moldings in our home. Prior to that I had a 10" Makita. One of the first miters ever produced. Now, I have that big heavy 12" saw and it hurts my back to get it out. I think I'm going to sell it.
  19. OCtoolguy
    Just the ability to keep your workpiece flat and level makes it easier to control. The marquetry project I did, If I recall, was done at 8 degrees of tilt. It did feel weird.
  20. OCtoolguy
    I agree completely. Over the years I bought and wore out many laptops. Other than the first one, that was purchased through my parent tool company with their proprietary software loaded, I bought all others through Toshiba's refurbished program. I never had one problem. Refurbed products have been completely inspected and reconditioned and usually with full warranty.
  21. OCtoolguy
    Dang! I have got to start looking at the OP's date. I always forget to do that. Now, I feel stupid.
  22. OCtoolguy
    You'd be surprised at how many places without electricity still use treadle sewing machines etc so finding a belt should not a be a problem. Have you tried just doing a google/bing search?
  23. OCtoolguy
    It's going to be rough getting any feedback on Hercules as they are so new. But, I've had great luck with H/F power tools. I always bring one home and do a complete check out and over. If anything is out of whack or wrong, back it goes for another one. So far, all I've had to return was a biscuit joiner. It was sloppy loose so I got one that is really tight and it works great. I wish I had room for what you are buying. I'd love to replace my 12" Dewalt compound miter saw for something smaller and lighter weight. I'm thinking about one of the H/F 10" saws.
  24. OCtoolguy
    Congrats on your new "baby". I'm anxious to hear your comparison to the Wen.
  25. OCtoolguy
    I like the Pegas/Excalibur tilting mechanism better but I have no personal experience with the Seyco. The Seyco probably has the best customer service of any of the saw mfgrs.
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