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You all have inspired me. I've been in a funk because my bowl project really disappointed me. So I've not been in my shop in 2 months. Tomorrow I will cut something. Thanks!

I am not all that knowledgeable on Excel. If you could maybe PM me with some step by step instructions, I'd be most appreciative. Thanks.

I have to agree with you. When I started, about 8 years or so back, I asked some of the most inane questions. I have gone back and read every post in the General Scroll Sawing forum just to see what others have written and the answers to the questions that intrigued me. Well, I must admit that the questions I asked back then embarrass me now. You are correct when you say that folks want "instant gratification" to their questions. I was one of them. Now, not so much. I'd also agree that by finding things out on your own, you have not only the pride of doing it but you'll also retain what you have learned a lot longer. At our age, that becomes quite important. In my case, I think that I asked questions at times not so much for the answers but to become a part of the community and make folks learn my name and sort of who I am. I now feel like I'm a part of the community and I would be lost without it. I watch many people come on board to get one question or problem solved and we never hear from them again. That's a shame because they have missed a great opportunity to become a part of something much larger. As for the subscription to WWSC, I'll renew as I always have and try to support the hobby in whatever small way I can.

You got that right. No correct answer.

Maybe an alcoholic libation might be one solution.

Kevin, I must agree with what you wrote. I'm not sure what took place to make the OP mad but I'm sure it was something that was taken the wrong way and whoever wrote meant well and was just misunderstood. Oh well, it's big world with lots of folks in it so I guess it's to be expected.

Ray who? Surely you don't mean me. I'm just a trouble maker most of the time. But, I mean well.

Yes, and bad things seem to last forever.

I just got a renewal notice and I'm having second thoughts about renewing. I like the magazine but there is just not enough new ideas to make it worth the cost. It would probably make me want to renew if they announced that they were going to make all the patterns available for download. That would be great.

But, did they fix it? I forget what the problem was to begin with.

Well, I hope they fixed it.

Thanks Kevin. It might be worth a phone call to Jet to see if anybody there knows. I have no experience with that company so I'm not familiar with how friendly their customer service might be to inquisitive minds.

Thanks everybody but the true appreciation should to Steve Good and the person who created the video. I just thought it was i formative enough that it should be forwarded. One of these days I'm going to tear into both of my saws just inspect the bearings and apply a good coating of sunthetic grease. At that point, I want to measure all the bearings and sleeves to see if any of the Dewalt parts are compatible. Once done I will report my findings.

No, I have no knowledge other than seeing it in her videos.

This is what I was talking about. I went out to her site and found this. https://intarsia.com/collections/hardware/products/foredom-variable-speed-bench-lathe?variant=31902373806123

Correct. The one I'm referring to looks like a bench grinder but it has longer shafts on either side and might run at a slower speed. I'm not sure. But if you want to install the long sanding drums it would space them out away from the body of the motor housing. Actually if you go to Judy Gale Roberts site, intarsia.com, she has what you want. Check it out.

Steve Good posted a link to this video on how to actually rebuild the upper drive mechanism on an Excalibure 21 using the linkage bought from Seyco. It is pretty well done. Not a tough job at all if you are patient and take your time.

Rubber bands work just fine. I bought a bag of the widest I could find.

How about buying a buffer instead?

I agree with Kevin.

1/4" hickory.

Some of us have to struggle with 2x4 shops and you've got two? Life ain't fair.

Congrats to Barb. Nice!

The first thing I'd want to find out is the availability of replacement parts. The cable comes to mind. They don't always service what they sell.

I believe they are 1/4".