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  1. OCtoolguy
    First off, welcome to the SSV. Nothing but fine folks here. As to your question, how big of a hurry are you in? That's a big budget you have there and just about any of the top end saws will fit. You must first decide how much saw you are going to need. I for one started with a used Dewalt that I bought off of Craigslist for $250. I'm still learning to use it. But a deal came along on a used Hegner with all the current upgrades on it. I bought it for $300. That's a $1500 saw, So, the world is open to what ever you want to buy. Most of the people here who have jumped to the more expensive saws are using the Excalibur 21 inch. They were discontinued for a while but have recently come back on the market. There is a ton of info here on the SSV about them. Anyway, until you figure out how serious you are going to be with the hobby, I'd go for a good used Dewalt. And there are many out there. Try to find a Type 1 if possible but if you find a nice Type 2 that runs well, jump on it. You can always sell it later on and buy UP. Ray
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    I say SIT! If you are interested, I have a great plan for a stand. It's heavy and doesn't move. 4 x 4 and 2 x 4 construction. Ray
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    I love it. I can just imagine a bunch of us old farts sitting in a nursing home and we each have one of these. Something to do. HA! Ray
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    John, you are so right. I have tried so many times in so many ways to find my answers before asking the questions. I have spent many hours watching youtube videos regarding dust control but I could never find just what I was looking for. I came away with a ton of info to put in my memory bank. Then I came here and asked my question regarding dust control/Dewalt saw. That's when I got the answers I was looking for. In the end, I designed and built my own system but I incorporated what I had learned both here and on youtube. I guess what I'm trying to say is, even though there is no such thing as a "stupid question", do try to find some of the stuff on your own. You will be glad you did. I DO enjoy reading the questions and answers on different things here. I have even ventured out to the other forums here on SSV and found great enjoyment from most of them. This is a great place to hang out. Ray
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    I think I see more of those magnetic LED lights in your future. Thanks for a great idea. Now ,why didn't the rest of us think of that? Ray
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    I heard it said "buy the best and cry only once".
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    I used to sell tools for a living. The system that always baffled me was the British Whitworth. That system made no sense to me at all. If I recall, the measurement was the diameter of the fastener determined the head size of the bolt or socket or wrench. In other words, if the bolt was a half inch in diameter, the size of the socket was about 3/4" but it was called a 1/2". Very confusing. Luckily, I only had to sell those to the old motorcycle shops. Nothing much else used them. At least in my territory. I think I stocked one set of sockets and one set of wrenches on my truck just for that occasional customer. I'm glad they disappeared. Ray
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    Here is the link to the first in the series of four. Very well done. Bob Brokaw is very knowledgeable and a bit on the verbose side but you will learn a ton from him.
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    Of course your are correct Kevin. I only mentioned that he should watch the videos because it would give him a very good working knowledge of what makes his saw "tick". And, if someone does decide to re-grease his saw's bearings you are right on about cleaning out the old grease prior to installing new grease. I took Bob Brokaw's advice and bought a can of Valvoline synthetic grease and I use a pipe cleaner to clean and grease all the bearings and sleeves. It was because of the video that I found my vibration. When I took my saw apart, I found a very loose screw on the main drive link. That pretty much solved my problem but I still went ahead and inspected the rest of it. Ray
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    I have asked many questions here and have been graced with many answers. I truly do appreciate all the help and friendly advice I have received. I do sometimes try to use the "search" function but most generally I'm in a hurry and just ask my question. The one thing that I DO TRY to do is re-read my question or response to someone else's question before I hit the "send" button. Even then, I will have to edit it at times so that it either makes more sense to the reader or to soften the sound of what I wrote. So far, I have had only one minor run-in and that was just blown off by me and all is well. I love this forum and until someone truly "pisses" me off, I'm not going away. Thanks to all for your kindness and it really is the newbies who keep the hobby alive and well. Ray Oh, and many thanks to Travis for creating and keeping this forum running smoothly. One of these days, I'm going to get all the way through the Inkscape videos.
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    I strongly advise that you watch the four part series on youtube that goes into great detail on how to take apart and put together a Dewalt saw. It's not hard to find. I have captured all four segments and used Microsoft Movie Maker to make it into one movie. I watch it every once in a while just to remind myself of stuff.Ray
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    I used to sell Howes Oil off my tool truck. I had a case or two of the little sample bottles. I gave them out and sold a ton of the oil in gallon jugs. I did keep a couple of the sample bottles and have been using it for years. Best oil you can buy. If you can find a vendor, they do sell it in small cans/bottles. I highly recommend it. Works for lubricating and as a penetrating oil. Great stuff. Ray
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    Well said. In this case, I might make a lowball offer for the two tools and if they say no, leave you name and number and tell them to contact you when and if they decide to take your offer. But, I would definitely check it out and see what the condition of the saw is other than the rust/corrosion. If it's not a piece of crap, make an offer. Ray
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    Excellent review. I found exactly the same thing. I love the machine. It's a bit pricey but in the end, after it's all paid for and I'm enjoying it, I don't care. The same will happen once I buy an EX21 I'm sure. I don't see that happening any time soon though. Ray
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    This is a great idea Paul. My problem is, I have a cheap H/F grinder that I hate to turn on. The reason I hate to turn it on is, it will still be spinning for an hour after I turn it off. I would love to have one that has an electric brake on it. Or some electronic device to slow/stop it quickly. It's a great grinder but that one thing keeps me from using it. Ray
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    I completely agree. You have to go with your gut sometimes. Mine had some minor surface rust too but it ran fine and it was a type one so I went for it. I did offer less than he was asking though and got it for $50 less. Same thing happened with my Hegner. But, at the same time, don't go so low as to piss off the seller. I have been on the other end of that and just told the buyer to go pound sand. There is some degree of finesse in "bartering". Ray
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    Amen to the metric/imperial debate. It would have been nice to have learned metric at a young age but I didn't so I'm just like you. Ray
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    Excellent post. I too am a left handed person but am also semi ambidexterous. I can go either way. Ray
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    When I took the marquetry class, the instructor gave each of us a small counter sink drill. Hand held and operated. It opens up the mouth of the tiny holes just enough to make it easy to stick a 2/0 blade up through the #68 hole. So far, I have done this on all the stuff that I have cut. But, with that said, I'm now going to give top feeding a try. It may end up being my blade feeding choice. Ray
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    In my estimation, the only negative referral to "bottom feeder", is when referring to attorneys or lawyers. They are true "bottom feeders". Ray
  21. OCtoolguy
    Looks like you have it covered. I check C/L everyday too. Not that I need another saw but if I see a deal I post it here for anybody who might be close enough to take advantage. That Hawk last week was a great deal and it didn't last long. Ray
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    I go along with that too. A pillow change might help. I have a prescription for meloxicam. That's an anti inflammatory and when I get an ache or pain that is out of the ordinary, I pop one of those for a couple of days. It seems to work. Sort of like Predisone. My wife takes that for here RA. Ray
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    Be patient. Just about the time you give up, one will come along. It's too bad that you are where you are because they show up here all the time. And in good shape for a fair price. Have you checked on eBay? I see a lot of stuff there from your area. If it's within driving distance, you may get lucky. Ray
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    I recently bought one very similar to that one. Mine is a 1998 if I recall. Anyway, it is in very good condition with all the same upgrades as that one. I gave $300 for mine and it came with the factory magnifier light and foot switch. That one looks pretty good. How much? Ray
  25. OCtoolguy
    Remember where you live too. Very prone to corrosion. Find one that has been cared for. Ray
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