OCtoolguy

I thought I understood the whole thing but after watching the video and listening to somebody here on SSV talk about breaking blades, it all of a sudden hit me that I had the saw adjusted all wrong. No more problems now though.

Les, have you ever gone to the Bushton website and watched the video that describes the whole process? I just did it again this morning and it cleared up what I was doing wrong. Now that I understand the whole operation, I no longer have problems with the blades being too short and I am now getting the proper tension on them. I also found out that I was inserting the blades into the holders wrong. Anyway, the lever nearest to the user, (you) works great if everything else is correct. Unless the mechanism is worn out or not functioning correctly. Have you ever put any oil on the lever? The more I find out about this saw and get used to it, the more I like it. I have just finished cutting all the pieces and parts for the jewelry box that I'm making, all on this saw. I love my EX but I'm growing very fond of the Hawk 226 VS Ultra also. I don't see myself ever needing another saw.

I realize your situation is a bit different. I was aiming my question at the other hobbyists like me. And, it's hard for me to visualize living in a rural atmosphere. Around here, it's not fun to go anywhere. It takes 2 plus hours just to get out of town. And even then, you're not out of the fray until the next day. It's terrible. Another reason we are looking to relocate.

I have been having the same "short blade" problem with my new to me Hawk. I determined that I still don't quite understand the tension system on the saw. Once I backed off the tension lever, the blades grew about 3/8". Lol.

Do you folks factor in the cost of driving to/from? Wear & tear on your car, insurance and ???. Sometimes it's just cheaper to buy it and have it shipped. Living in California with $4 gas and lots of sitting on the freeway parking lots, I don't drive much unless the savings is huge or a special deal.

I'll post pics once it's finished. I'm almost done cutting. Just sanding and oiling after that.

Thanks Paul, I went ahead and bought that just to have it on hand. I may never use it but at least I'll have it when I need it.

Have you ever noticed how Home Depot seems to be the best laxative in the world? I get inside the store and I had better find the "bano".

Me too but my wife makes sure I get a walk in every day. We are trying to keep the joints fluid. Not the kind you smoke, but the other kind.

I hated to ask this question. At my age, I should be able to figure this stuff out on my own but I'm stumped. I have looked at every source I can find but nobody has this wood. So, hopefully I'm not opening a huge can of worms, can anybody recommend either a source for this wood or a substitute for it in color and grain. I'm not into staining so I really don't want to have to stain something to look like it. My finished project will be done with Watco natural oil. The wood is going to be part of a floral lid on the jewelry box I'm making and it will be 5 petals between 8 red cedar petals and 5 petals of aspen. The cedar is very red, the aspen very light. A centerpiece of walnut. The sassafras in the picture looks like it's sort of a light brown/tan with a straight grain. They are all of differing thickness. The sassafras is supposed to be 1/2". I even thought of gluing up some 1/4" poplar and substituting it but it's too green. Thanks for any and all advice.

Congrats. It's the best life has to offer. Just stay as busy as possible and not too much sitting down. Stay active.

What a sweet face. Love it. Thanks for posting.

Somebody on another thread here also mentioned E6000. I checked it out at our local crafts store but haven't bought any as of yet. Now, I think I'll buy a tube and keep it on hand.

Paul, there is going to be an election tomorrow in L.A. County. One item on the ballot only. And you can bet your bottom dollar that every education union member will be turning out to vote for it. It's a tax measure to increase property taxes within the county and supposedly all the money is going to give teachers pay raises and smaller classes and so on. It will never happen but the thing is, if you own a home within the area, your property taxes will go up a ton. For a 3000 sq. ft. home, they figure it will be an additional $500. Even patios and garages will be taxes on it. It's sickening what they are doing here. I have been wanting to leave ever since we came in off the road. But Barb said no. Now, after visiting with our friends yesterday, she is truly listening and thinking on it. They bought in a development, got a nice corner lot and have built a 1900 sq. ft. home with 3 car garage and a safe room in the center of the house. Very nice home for $250k plus the upgrades they are doing. Of course, they sold their $30k home here in Orange Co. for over $800k. So, they could have built anything they wanted to. Anyway, we could sell our mobile home for more than we paid for it and buy a home there, pay cash for it and sit back and relax with no crappy government like we have here. We are very close to pulling the trigger. We are going to fly back there in September and look around. More on this later. This is a pic of their home prior to finishing all the landscaping and concrete work.

There have been tornadoes in Denver too.

I, personally could live just about anywhere. It's satisfying my life partner. After 50 years of marriage, she demands some things HER way. LOL. We are now thinking about a move to be closer to our bestest friends who moved to Norman, Ok. They visited yesterday and have got us thinking very seriously. We'd be about $1200 a month ahead in our budget over living where we are. Right now, we own our home but have to pay lot rent of $1000 a month plus utilities. And since the park has been taken over by a management company, we know that the rent is going to keep going up every year until they get all the sites up to market prices. Right now, that would be about $1325 a month. For what our home is worth, we can own a sticks and bricks house there and not have the expenses we have now. Even with the high property taxes and homeowners insurance, we'd be waaay ahead. AND, gas is more than a $1 a gallon cheaper there. And, I love their politics way more than here.

That's what I meant in my first suggestion. I can see, after reading the second suggestion, why it would not work. I'm glad you got it done though.

Would it be possible to lightly spray the backer board and just enough to make it stick to the cutting and then tack it in some way? Just brainstorming here.

Could you just use some spray adhesive just like you would a pattern? Spray the back side of your cutting, allow to set up and the place backer. If that isn't enough to hold, maybe shoot a couple of strategically placed brads. Of course, I don't know what your backer is or how thick, but that's just one suggestion.

We almost pulled the trigger on moving to Florida but we came to our senses. I like the cost of living there but I don't think I'd ever get used to the hot humid summers.

My thoughts exactly. But, knowing how much I LOVE sanding, I'd more than likely keep it and figure out how I could make use of it.

Well, so far, no reply to my email inquiry. Probably gone. I'm not sure I even need this but I hate to let a good deal get by me.

Re: Pegas blades, have you ever noticed them being a tad shorter than other brands? I was using my Hawk and was having a hard time getting the blade seated in the top clamp. Just for the sake of comparison I checked the blade against one of the blades that came with the saw. R-B blades are about 1/8" longer.

I just found one similar to this but it has two flap wheels on the right side and it's only a 1 hp. motor. $125. Unfortunately, I don't have room for it. Dang! Oh heck, I just emailed the seller and if it's still available, I'm going to jump on it. If nothing else, I can resell it. After seeing what they sell for new, I can't pass it up.

I've been thinking about making a small one myself. I don't have room for a full sized one.