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    The nearest machine shop is a long distance from them. Many machine shops here are dedicated to aviation only and have very little time for single or small jobs.
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    I've used the blade lube a few times for thick wood. Not convinced it helps. It did not appear to affect the finish if I remember.
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    Search baby soda bottle in amazon.
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    2/0 blades in general are hard to control because they follow the grain so easily. I slow down my saw speed and my feed rate slightly and have little issue with them. at high speed and full feed rate any line I try to follow better be the grain lines or else it won't get cut. We all have to learn our saw and our blades in combination with the material we cut takes time and much work. Fredfret
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    Yes. I NEVER cut just one layer of 1/8 inch material the blades wander and the material will fall apart if there is any real fine detail that is exposed to any stress. Just my 2 cents. Fredfret
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    I have scanned a couple books to my computer. But would never attempt to sell them. That is theft plain and simple.
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    Why not cut off the ful so it reads God is faith?
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    The hawk uses the pivot of the blade holders to accomplish the same thing. They have no need of the inserts.
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    It's metric I think #6x10. Take the old one with you and check it at the hardware store. I know Ace and Lowe's both have testing equipment.
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    I built a mag file for each year keeping the pullout with each magazine and the years issues together. I also scan the projects I want to do or think I may do after a few years I toss the mag or do ate it to a charity.
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    Fox chapel has a book on making lures. Not sure if they are 3d or not.
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    What changes would you like to make to your saw? Larger table, top feed , different tilt system? I would have a larger steel not aluminum table, relocate the speed and power controls on my hawk. Fredfret
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    Having a large front to back alignment can cause problems. To test for square use,a piece of thick wood cut into it about 1/4inch bacteria out turn the board over and align the cut with the blade if it goes in easy blade is square to the table if not adjust about half of the error out and repeat the process.
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    Cut the support to fit in the slot cut in the bird. It should be about even front and back with the center fitting the slot nice and snug and all the way to the top of the slot
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    I wipe mine with a baby wipe when I finish for the day. When I remember to use it.
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    I try to donate toys I make from scrap wood to various charities at least 1 time a year, @ years ago I donated 3 times to 2 different charities not counting Toys for Tots (these are not from scrap) Not knowing what type projects you make the suggestions are limited. Crosses and religious items to churches, Puzzles to Kids or old folks homes. Just a couple ideas
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    Each pattern makes 1/4 of the project.
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    They only cut on the down stroke. Put a backer on your project before cutting and the tearout will be reduced ( I use painters tape or a piecd of cereal box cardboard) The other way is to use a zero clearance hole where the blade goes thru the table This will reduce the tearout but not totally eliminate it. Flying Dutchman ultra reverse will work fine with that saw. The reverse teeth are only missing coming thru the table by a very small amount (I don't have a Jet so I can only go by what I have heard). Good luck Fredfret Wichita, Ks
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    Store it in the fridge. I have a bottle of medium that is 3 years old and still flows and sets just fine. Keep the nozzle as clear as possible. I get it at hobby town
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    Bois de arc or wood of the bow. The plains Indians used it for making their bows. Yes the Osage orange name comes from that tribe.
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    Light colored backer, coat of varnish or shellac with a satin not gloss finish.
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    Modified geometry
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    Woodcraft carries them.
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    Dirk Boehlman's grandfather clock.
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    Hanger is a great saw but uses tools to install blades and is a pure bottom feeder. You can top feed a Hawk.
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