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  1. OCtoolguy
    Thanks Mrs. N, I was just going to ask about brushes and you read my mind. I will pick up a set like yours. Ray
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    Thanks Wayne, this gives me a ton of info. I also watched a video on sanding sealer and it seems that will be good too. So much to learn and so little time left. Ray
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    So, you're saying put sanding sealer on prior to sanding and then just paint? That's what I was wondering. I've never used sanding sealer. I'll have to pick some up. Ray
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    Do you use the paint directly onto the wood or should I seal the wood first?
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    I have always enjoyed the building of projects but the finishing side has never been of much interest to me. I left most all the finishing to my wife. But, she no longer wants to do any of it so I'm left to figuring it all out on my own. I bought a set of acrylic paints from Amazon. I now have a box full of pretty colors to choose from but I have no idea how to go about it. Can anybody give me some quick info on how to use the paint? Do I use it straight out of the bottle or thin it? How do I go about mixing it to get the colors I might want? I'm no artist and up to this point I have found that I can barely write my own name. I took drafting in high school and I pretty much print everything. I haven't used cursive in years. Anyway, if anybody can push me in a direction of how to work with this stuff, I'd be most appreciative. Ray
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    I got a notification that it wanted to do an update and I told it to do it during the night. When I got up, I turned on my computer and the screen looked different but all my icons were still there. I just had to reset my desktop picture back to what it was and everything else was good to go. Ray
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    Charley, when you say "perfectly" straight side to side and front to back, how perfect are you saying? On my 788 I have tried to get the front to back movement "perfect" but after elongating the holes and trying to move the armature forward/backward I can't seem to get any improvement and if anything, it gets worse. I'm probably talking about 1/8" total over the entire up/down movement. I can't seem to improve on that. Any suggestions? Ray
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    Right on Iggy. I bought a roll and it works just as you say. It's a lot better, faster and cheaper to use than blue tape. Thanks for the heads up. Ray
  9. OCtoolguy
    Congrats on your new space. Use it well. I always dreamed of a basement all to myself. Be sure to put a couch, bed, tv and reefer down there too. Ray
  10. OCtoolguy
    I guess I'm gonna have to go out and buy a Rubic's cube. Darn. Ray
  11. OCtoolguy
    So there's a secret? I'd sure love to know what it is. Ray
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    Thanks Gonzo, I did find a youtube video on making small ones for a Dremel but I can see now what you are talking about. I had never seen one before so it was hard to imagine a "ball" in my mind's eye. I'm going to make one of each grit if I can find the ScotchBrite pads. I've never seen anything except the green ones. Ray
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    I take it your saw was out of warranty. That's a sad situation but understandable in the world we live in now. Nobody wants to put any money into inventory. It all depends on what comes in on the boats from China/Taiwan. My wife was just saying the other day, she finds something she really likes and goes back to buy more and is told that whatever the item is, they are no longer in stock and no more will be coming. It's a one time order and what sells, sells. Fact of life. SAD.
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    Yeah, I can certainly see your point Stoney. It would have made me irate too. Is your saw a Delta or a Dewalt? I've lost sight of who has what saw. Did you ever get the problem rectified?
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    You mentioned the Black and Decker umbrella. I just had a very pleasant experience with B&D. We had purchased a cordless vac from Amazon of that brand and it started slowing down and not holding a charge. So, I called them to find out how to get a battery for it. They told me that the batteries are not a service item and not available. So, I asked the girl whether the buyer should just "trash" their $80 vacuum. She said no, they would replace it. But, that particular one was no longer available and it would be replaced with the newer version. The old one was 12 volt and the new one is 20 volt lithium with a charging base. It is much more powerful. All this at no charge. So, at this point in time, I'm not afraid to buy B&D stuff. Ray
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    I just had to check this one out. It seems that the $150 price is a "starting bid". So far there are no bids. I'll bet the seller has a minimum bid on this and it won't sell for this price. Ray
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    Ok, I'll bite. How do you make sanding balls. I just went to the Woodcraft site and found the ScotchBrite balls but I don't see how they are made from that one picture. Can you please explain how you do it?
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    You have to go into the store to get it. I have a copy of my DD214 that I shrunk down to credit card size. I just show it when I purchase. Never been turned down.
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    Have any of you folks made your own sanding mops? I saw a video on how to do it and it seems pretty easy. Ray
  20. OCtoolguy
    Yes, I buy all my big stuff from HD. I appreciate the veteran's discount and if you time it right, you can get 12-24 months same as cash. No interest.
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    Hey Travis, I was just wondering if there is a way to delete a post or topic that a person may not want to see anymore? I started a topic and now, it is no longer a valid item so I would like to see it disappear. How do I go about that?

    1. Travis

      Travis

      You can't delete old topics, only an Admin or Moderator can.  We only delete topics under rare circumstances.  If it's old information, it will just age out and get buried deeper into the forum.  PM me if you want me to look at something specific.

    2. OCtoolguy

      OCtoolguy

      Thanks. I just wanted to get rid of a link that I had posted. No problem though.

      Ray

       

  22. OCtoolguy
    See, I knew you could do it. Congrats. Now get busy. Ray
  23. OCtoolguy
    That's a darned shame. They are perverting a once fine name. What the heck is happening to our country?
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    I have had many Dewalt tools but I have to agree with you on pricing. I never thought that Delta was any better though. I had a lot of the bigger Delta stuff but that was back when I had money coming in every week. Now, well, it's Harbor Freight and Craigslist for me. So far, I have bought all my shop tools used and gotten pretty good deals. Living in So.Cal. there are a lot of things on Craigslist near me. Did you see the ad for the Excalibur 30" saw that I posted. I wish I had room for another saw. Ray
  25. OCtoolguy
    Wow! That's even better. I wonder why the Dewalt version is so much more.
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