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  1. OCtoolguy
    Outstanding work Jim!
  2. OCtoolguy
    Can you share your pattern? I'd like to give them a try.
  3. OCtoolguy
    Yes, the cost of materials has gone to the moon. That's why I have chosen many projects that will consume the odds and ends of what I have laying around. I've been concentrating on the different sized candle holders/vases that I have shown you already and making them in differing colors/types of wood and they are coming out great. My Christmas work is almost done. I'm cheap by nature so I am always looking for ways to bring the cost of my hobby down. Maybe you've just chosen a project that is not right for the economic climate we are in presently. Try something else.
  4. OCtoolguy
    It's nice to hear that Bushton's customer service has finally improved. Must have been "growing pains".
  5. OCtoolguy
    Thanks Paul. I'll give it a look. Up til now I've shunned spirals but may have to rethink.
  6. OCtoolguy
    Sorry about the bad advice. First time I've ever been wrong.
  7. OCtoolguy
    Try to picture me eating crow. You are right and that drawing is wrong. So relieving the bottom of the plate is so that the upper arm CONNECTING ROD doesn't come in contact with the plate. Bottom line here is, take as much material off the underside of that plate as necessary. I'm not sure how adjusting the tension rod has anything to do with the knocking unless having it too sloppy might cause a rattle. So it's two separate things entirely. MY BAD!
  8. OCtoolguy
    I made my daughter a new gate out of redwood and it was easy to work with. I have some scraps left over that I had planned to use for a small box or something like that.
  9. OCtoolguy
    You know, it's been a few years since I did mine. Maybe you are right. But I kept removing material until the knocking stopped. I'm old an confused. Dang! Edit: After writing the above, I went to that site and looked at this pic. It shows the rod running under the plate. If that is the case, you can see where relieving the area in question and tightening up the rod would make the noise go away.
  10. OCtoolguy
    Not yet but I see a small box in my future.
  11. OCtoolguy
    Grind some more off the cover plate. I had to take enough off that there was no cover left in the end of it. It won't hurt it to take more off. The rod is still hitting the plate. It's not the rocker arm that's hitting the plate, it's the rod.
  12. OCtoolguy
    Go to scrollsaws.com and read about filing the cover plate that comes in contact with the rod. Especially if the rod is too loose. There is a sweet spot for the rod once it's adjusted correctly but it can still hit the cover plate. It's a simple matter of filing or sanding off the offending area of the plate. Very simple fix.
  13. OCtoolguy
    Home Depot has a return policy. I'd take it right to them and let them ship it and handle the problem. They'll probably just exchange it or refund your money. They are very good about that.
  14. OCtoolguy
    Ah-so! Now I get it. That would make a difference for sure. It wouldn't be too difficult to make a bracket for the lights and attach it to the main body of the saw to take the weight off the arm. There are 2 bolts on either side that could be used to mount he bracket. Just a suggestion to eliminate the need for a prop.
  15. OCtoolguy
    Congrats on your "win". You'll love that saw.
  16. OCtoolguy
    Just be aware that the great name of Excalibur has been perverted by China. DO NOT buy an Excalibur if it's a Chinese saw. Taiwan/green saws are great.
  17. OCtoolguy
    That's our house. When were you here?
  18. OCtoolguy
    I think the pants down low has gotten out if control. I never wore mine below my butt cheeks like I see now. How DO they keep them up?
  19. OCtoolguy
    I don't get it. Your saw's arm should stay up by itself. It must not be adjusted correctly.
  20. OCtoolguy
    What is the actual purpose? Is it to maintain a level arm or is your arm not staying up? I cut a block to check my arm with once in a while but not often.
  21. OCtoolguy
    Send it back if convenient. Did you buy it from Home Depot? They are easy to work with.
  22. OCtoolguy
    All they wanted from me was a photocopy of my DD214. No SS was asked for.
  23. OCtoolguy
    Yeah, I didn't like having to go through the hassle but once you're done, it's just a matter of bringing up the scan code on your phone. Now I have to get my wife's phone set up so I don't have to go with her everytime she wants to buy another plant or whatever.
  24. OCtoolguy
    Nice work. Great job.
  25. OCtoolguy
    As soon as you buy a new a great deal on a used saw will pop up. So be ready for a second saw.
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