Wilson142

Yeah, I've decided to bite the bullet and order one myself. If it wasn't for the lock down, I'd just make my own. I don't mind the cost of the lifter, it's $8.00 shipping for a $32.00 item that annoys me. I guess Amazon Prime has spoiled me.

I left the bottle as is and it's set up so the vac only runs when the saw is on. I also have my shop vac setup with a remote on/off switch so I don't have to bend over to turn it on. lol Actually my shop vac is in a closet next to my saw with an Amazon hose extension running through the wall. I listen to a lot of Blues while cutting and don't appreciate the extra noise.

Got around to setting mine up. I didn't superglue it because it extends too far into my doorway, so I used velcro instead. I also stuffed the bottle loosely with #0000 steel wool to further baffle the sound. I cut for 2 hrs today and no heat problems and a good reduction in sound. If they ever open our pool again I'm gonna steal one of those foam noodles the ladies use for whatever voodoo exercise spells they weave up there. May work better than the steel wool and besides, I use that stuff for other things.

I cut mostly fretwork and I check the vac occasionally to see if it gets hot. Doesn't seem to be a problem. I don't know if the constant on and off will take it's toll. I think it came with a 2 yr warranty but even at $100, if I get a year out of it, it's worth $8.33 per month to me with how well it catches the fine dust.

Mine came with the outlet, works well! I may change my upper pickup nozzle from round to something closer to the pickup on the bottom. That one is like a flattened oval.

It's posted in ""90% Finished Seyco Cyclone Install" nothing special. Only thing I did was avoid all but one 90 degree elbow because I wasn't sure about the amount of suction from the small vac. I'm very surprised that it works as well as it does. Had it to do over, I would have done it piece meal instead of paying the extra for the Seyco setup.

Thanks. I think I'll give it a shot...I would imagine a bottle of Absolut would work to help empty the OJ bottle, right? By the way, I've had my setup for about a month. I'm not a production cutter by any means, but I've cut about 10 average sized fretwork patterns and I emptied my cyclone bottle for the first time today. Probably didn't need it but I was curious about how the tiny bag in the vac was doing. It was maybe 1/4 full. I shook it out and reinstalled. I'm still catching around 90% of the saw dust. Extremely fine, some like talcum powder fine. I can tell I have less dust in my house (my saw is setup in my laundry room off the kitchen) and I'm glad "I'm" no longer the air cleaner. My cleanup now is sweeping up the small cutout pieces and a 45 second run of the shop vac.

I'd be interested in a photo also.

95% of my cutting is done with spirals. I have a Dewalt and as many state it can seem a bit more aggressive than some other saws. I find my saw likes to cut better on the push stroke. I can also hold a straight line while pulling but for my style, pulling requires me to slow down a bit. I run with far more tension than with flat blades. I have never really had a noticeable problem with hot blades. I think people get wrapped up in the idea they can cut in any direction with spirals. Yes, you can but you don't HAVE to. I turn my wood quite often. Some times long curves etc. just seem easier for me when I do. People , especially those that never use spirals get confused when someone says they use 2/0 and 3/0 blades a lot. If you compare a 2/0 spiral blade next to a #2 or #3 flat blade things begin to make sense. I use a lot of 2/0 blades and when I use even a #5 flat blade it amazes me the size of the blade. I started with spiral blades back in the mid 80's because there were no "experts" or youtube videos to tell me I was insane. Now I struggle with straight blades and other than less sanding and a nicer cut surface, I'm not sure why I try.

If you decide to adjust your set screws, make sure you move both the same distance. Don't just move one. Find a washer or some suitable spacer that will put the blade somewhere near the center of the blade hole. back out the thumbscrew, insert your spacer and bring the set screw out to it. Do both upper and lower...Not just one. That will ensure your blade is equal from top to bottom. The blade doesn't have to be perfectly in the center but it does need to be the same upper and lower or your cuts will be angled.

Yeah, really good song.Those were the days, little to worry about. I always wish someone would have told me to slow down and enjoy them. I was living the "Good ol' Days" that would fade to fond memories as I aged!

I have one. I paired it with a small sqeegee.

I saw him 5 or 6 times at the Minnesota State Fair back in probably '68 before he switched to country. Remember when he was a rocker? "Just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in". Long time ago.

I often use 320 grit carefully when finished but I don't wait until the end to do my sanding. I find that using mostly spiral blades, the fuzzies will start to drag the piece in the blade slot, so I sand them away. I find, for me anyway, that is better than waiting and facing the prospect of sanding the complete cutting. Usually by the time I am done the back requires only a few minutes and the top often needs just a little attention because the shelf liner I use does pull a little grain when it's removed. I like your idea of scraping the surface prior to applying the pattern though! By the way, looking at your boxes etc., you need change nothing when it comes to finishing. I love finishes that look inviting to touch. Wood can be such a tactile thing when done well. I dislike pieces that look good but scream "don't get fingerprints on me..." I used to go from sandpaper to scraping and then pumice with oil to rottenstone with oil and occasionally even cigar ashes. (although I don't smoke cigars) and then a hint of wax and a lot of elbow grease. I just realized why I don't do that stuff anymore. lol

I use scrapers quite a bit. I agree that once you master the technique they work great And they last forever. I also like that they can be used across the grain. You need to learn to create the correct burr on the edge, but I'm not sure I would attempt to use one on fretwork. Before I've cut the pattern, yes but on delicate fretwork I'd be nervous.

I don't wad it up but I've used paper bags to knock down grain for a long time. I started to use it on finishes on flat tops when I didn't have any rotten stone to take care of dust nubs. Coffee filters due in a pinch also, although some may be ever so slightly more aggressive than bags. Been years since I experimented with fine finishes. I was trying to duplicate French Polish on some of my table tops. Done correctly you should be able to hold a ruler on end on the table top and read at least 3" in the reflection.

And as you wash it remember to turn down the spin speed and line drying is more successful than drying on air fluff.

Which set did you buy? Did you buy the set with the tensioning lever or the other?

I bought a set because Scrappile was looking for another opinion on them from someone who uses spiral blades. My old clamps were (and still are)fine. I bought the set for a Dewalt DW788 and they don't come with the tensioning lever. I see a little less vibration (maybe) and while they are fine clamps, I don't know if I would give them a full vocal recommendation. They were only a bit more expensive that the Dewalt replacement. If I had it to do over, I would have ordered a set with the tensioning lever and hoped they would still fit my Dewalt. From the sounds of reviews on other saws, I think the quick blade change without needing retensioning would be a huge benefit for me because I do mostly fretwork. If I ever see a review from a Dewalt owner who has tried the set with the lever, I would probably consider buying a set.

What size wood?

I rarely pluck my blade anymore. I install a new blade, set tension to a level that feels right and pay attention to the way the blade is cutting. Rather than pretensioning I increase the tension when the blade acts like it is beginning to wander a bit. I find each blade is a little different.

lucky for me, I've always been sort of a food hoarder. I have 2 freezers and you couldn't fit another thing in either of them. Same with my pantry. I simply can't pass up a deal when at the market. I usually have a large supply of T paper and paper towels from Costco but I've been telling myself it's overkill for one person.oops!

I'm sort of in the same boat. I know the Home Depot layout better but Lowes customer service far exceeds that of Home Depot. I miss Menards!

Yeah, the word got out. No paper towels, no napkins and at the local grocer today no carts or baskets.

I have 75 feet of garden hose and a Jet Stream nozzle! Just in case.