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Hey Ralph, I just sent you a private message.
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Ok Ralph, try this. First unplug the saw. Open up the cover that houses the controls. Unplug the connectors on the switch. Using electrical tape, tape the two connectors together making sure the are touching each other. Plug the saw in. If it runs, the problem is with the switch. If not, it's time to take it in. On Monday I will write a tutorial on how to take the switch apart and clean it.
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If you are still blowing fuses, it's probably not the switch.
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It looks like it's time to take it in. I have two DeWalt saws, so I always have a saw if something happens to one. Keep a look out on Craig's List. They come up often. It never hurts to have a spare!
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It's probably the switch. If you have a compressor try blowing air into the switch while rocking the switch off and on. If that doesn't do it, you will need to remove the switch. If you can do that, I'll walk you through taking the switch apart to clean it.A lot of folks tape the switch in the on position and use a foot switch. Personally, I don't like using a foot switch so I deal with cleaning the switch when needed.
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Welcome back Clayton. Looking forward to seeing some pics!
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I use BLO on all of my scroll saw projects but I mix it 50/50 with mineral spirits. The thinned mix flows faster and more evenly around the project, but more importantly, it drys a lot faster. Here in So. California, usually in 24 hours or so.
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Understand there is no rule that says you have to identify the creator of a pattern. It's just good etiquette.
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The purpose of using an oil on wood is to bring out the natural color and grain of the wood. Baltic birch plywood does not have much color or grain to it. Plywoods with a hardwood face will indeed benefit of using an oil, but those that use a soft wood face like Baltic birch will only turn yellow or Amber.Any oil will not protect the wood and will need a topcoat of your choice. I prefer a semi gloss spray lacquer.
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Yup, it's a Craftman screw driver from Sears. Actually, every new DeWalt saw comes with a tool to open the fuse box. It's in the box, but the manual doesn't say what it's used for, and most folks toss in the trash, or if they save it, don't remember where they put it. DAHIKT.
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The Cowboy & The Trail Begins combined into one piece
dgman replied to Bpardue's topic in Bragging Rights
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Very nice work Roly! I love all those "works in progress" on your table saw!
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So Ralph, if changing the fuse doesn't solve the problem, it is probably the switch. If that's the case, I'll talk you through cleaning it.
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For those that don't know how to do it, here's a couple of pics.
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Hey Ralph, on top of the black fuse box is a small slot. You need a very small flat blade screw driver. Fit into that small slot and push down. The fuse holder will pop right out.
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Don't worry Travis, this is where I hang now!
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Welcome to the forum Paul. You know the old saying "you get what you pay for"? Well this applies to you too. I don't know your saw but at that price, it can't be a good machine. The advice already giving will solve your problem, but you already have s good indication of the quality of your saw.
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"Scrollsaw Woodworking And Crafts" is a magazine dedicated to scroll saw. It comes out four times a year. They have what was once a very active forum of which I am a member. They recently changed the forum platform and is now struggling to work out the bugs.
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Nice looking boxes DW!
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Beautiful cutting and finish! I love Walnut!
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Wow!!!
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Nice work gator, you have been busy!
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Man o man Gator, that is some fine cutting on a fantastic pattern! Sure would like to get ahold of that pattern!!
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Love the saying and great work on the cutting!
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Great work Gator!
