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I was just at Lowe's and I was looking at the 7 1/4" compound miter saws there. I really like the sliding one at $133. It would take up less space than the 12" I have now and is a whole bunch lighter in weight. I'm going to put my saw up on C/L and if it sells, I'll bring one home. Nice little saw and really smooth operation.
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Thanks, Les. I'll order one right away. I might ever buy two at that price just to have an extra one around for other uses.
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@Rockytimeis this the one you bought on eBay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-25X-Desktop-Magnifier-Lamp-LED-Task-Light-Round-Lens-with-Clamp-White/142821518166?hash=item2140d36b56:g:YfsAAOSwgStbFWiR
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Isn't it great to find out that none of us is perfect? I live by the old saying "measure twice, cut once" and still manage to screw up most of the time. I forget to put my brain in gear prior to releasing the clutch on my body. I always have to do things twice. That's why everything I make costs me twice as much.
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My trouble comes from the fact that I have a cheap saw. I don't have room for a full-blown table saw so I have a Dewalt portable in a roller stand. I have tuned it to the max but it is still just a cheap saw and always will be. I have made a crosscut sled and have been going to make a miter sled for when the need arises. Yours looks nice and easy. I don't have a lot of room for jigs either.
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You'll be very happy with the Pegas clamps. I find that you really don't need to apply much pressure to hold the blades in. I do take the time to rub the ends of my blades over a piece of emery cloth that I keep close by. Just enough to rough them up and to remove any oil.
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Did you mention early on where you purchased this one Les? If it is as good as you say, I might just order one for my Hawk.
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Thanks, SpiritHorse. I have looked at the H/F saw too. I'm too old now to invest in the better brands and from my experience so far, the tools that I have purchased there have done well. When I buy a power tool there, I bring it home and go completely through it and make sure it doesn't have any looseness where there shouldn't be any. I bought a biscuit joiner and took it back for an exchange and the second one is great. I pretty much did a complete disassembly of the 1"x30" belt/disc sander too. Once they are assembled correctly, and adjusted correctly, they are not bad tools for the money. So far the only tool that I regret buying from them is the bench top router table. It, to me, is just not any good. I'm going to give it to someone one of these days. I'll just make my own and incorporate my B&D Workmate. I have one of the originals and it's beefy. I have used the heck out of it.
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Thanks, JT, I was not aware of a miter saw of that size. I will have to give it some serious thought. I have been toying with selling my Dewalt monster. It is just too heavy and awkward to drag out anymore. I want something quick and easy. That B&D looks like the right size for my needs.
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The smallest I've ever seen is a 10". I bought one of the first Makitas back when they first came out. I loved it but then I needed something to do crown molding so I sold it and bought the 12" compound Dewalt. I still have it but I would trade it now for a good 10" saw that doesn't weigh a ton.
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Leave it the way it is and let everybody study it to read it. They'll all think it was meant to be that way. I think it looks cool.
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I'm not at all familiar with your new toys Kevin but I ask one question. Are these machines compatible with the sawdust environment of a woodworking shop? I see you have yours set up right by your scroll saw area and to me, it would be better in a "clean room" type of setting. Please, educate me.
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That's what I use. I did upgrade the bulb though to an LED.
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I'm almost sorry I brought up this subject. It's been a whole lotta fun but now it's time to turn to more serious things. Next.....................
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I will have to give it a try on mine. I haven't purchased a light for my Hawk yet.
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Well done Jim. I agree.
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Would that be by weight or diameter? All of my wadcutters are 185 grain. So I guess I need something in the area of 61.67 grains. Now all I have to do is figure out the diameter.
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Close one eye. That will cut the brightness in half.
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Now all I have to do is load .333333 bullets.
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I have a .45 so I will have to do the math.
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That's no fun. But, I will take that into consideration.
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You are correct. But, I think the "dimple" would be easier to deal with than a hole. Thanks for your support Kevin. I'm glad that you get it.
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Very nice JT. I love that ship's wheel. Thanks for the tip.
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I just thought I'd bring attention to Dave Monk being mentioned on Steve Good's website today. I get his email every day and today he highlighted Dave's recent work of art done from a Steve Good pattern. Hat's off to you Dave. Great job on that box. For those of you who might have missed it, here is the link. http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2019/04/dragon-and-sword-box-scroll-saw-pattern.html
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Maybe I'm being simple-minded, but why not make some boxes the size and shape you need out of some wood and hardboard? Something that would hold up to the rough treatment you give them.
