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  1. JimErn
    yes that the way the pegas blade holders work, same as what was on the excalibers. But the holder seems like it is made of milled aluminum rather than the cast type seen on the excalibers. Well worth the investment if that is what you are thinking, I was a doubter in the beginning, not now though
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    IMO it is all about the position of your elbows relative to the table. Some folks like the elbows below the table so it almost looks like the arms are hanging off the table, Others like it when the elbow is above the table and the arms/hands rest on the table. Also consider lifting the back of the saw so that the table itself is slanted toward the operator, amazing how much difference that makes. Mine sits on a 4x4 (back legs) Basically you have to try different set ups until you find the one that works for your physical abilities
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    The stand you use, regardless of the saw mounted on it, has to be rigid and firmly on the ground. As far as saws go, if you are starting with a harbor freight, save your money and move up the line when you are ready. Delta/dewalt are lower priced saws, or save up and get the pegas saw and never go back. (pegas is new excaliber type saw)
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    Congrats Barb, the project is impressive and well deserves being spotlighted in a publication
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    On blade choice I'll leave it up to you, last time I did any was by hand with a hacksaw
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    Never tried it, but I doubt I would, just thinking of how fast you could ruin the piece if something goes wrong the sand paper leaves a slightly frosted edge when viewed from the side
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    You can finish the edges of cut lexan, or any plastic by putting some sheet sandpaper around a paperback book and curving the book while sanding the edge
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    How odd, at least to me, I use 77 all the time and have no problems getting it off. Mineral spirits work just fine.
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    @GusGustin You too sir I sold my sportster and the fat boy, but getting rid of the glide ..... we'll see
  10. JimErn
    Yea my pump gave me problems, 3 heart attacks in 3 months, then they finally put in a new valve - so far so good, but the rest of the body went downhill at the same time. Gettin old is not for wimps!
  11. JimErn
    Nice job on the cutting. I have some recent health issues to deal with, but this is mine. '99 FLHT, pushed to 96 cubes when the clock turned 130K
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    They look good, and what ever works for you is the best way. I just use hot glue dabs on the edges.
  13. JimErn
    I'll agree with Kevin, Fling Dutchman won me over until I tried the Pegas Modified Geometry blade, now that is all I use
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    Here is one https://www.amazon.com/Magnum-Magnetics-Strong-Flexible-Material/dp/B00HPAB2DW/ref=asc_df_B00HPAB2DW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312393068560&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6925403775924823423&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027978&hvtargid=pla-568877589769&psc=1 but just search on magnetic sheet, measure the table top first
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    @FrankEV I agree, trash the hold down piece, both top and bottom. The bottom one is some kind of safety thing. Then remove the diaphragm for the vacuum from the bottom of the table, it tends to get clogged if you use it. I too loved the goose neck LED light on the Porter Cable saw, and I still am sorely disappointed in the high dollar saws that think that less than $5 per unit is prohibitive. I put the air tube on the right side like you are talking about, but I just looped it around and changed out the nozzle end too. Put a magnetic sheet on the table top, even if it does not stick as it should, use double sided tape to hold it down. Slicker than owl sh*t and no waxing to worry about - pic attached.
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    very nice, the top left is my favorite
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    Beautiful work
  18. JimErn
    Congrats, that is one impressive machine, be interested in a review after you have used it some
  19. JimErn
    Set the machine to high speed, and feed the wood slowly. I regularly cut 1/8 BB ply with pegas MG #3 and only occasionally see that happening. But like Les said, who looks at the back of the piece when you are done.
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    Kudo's, but what is story behind receiving it?
  21. JimErn
    I see, I thought the system was like most with a battery pack it keeps charged to replace power in the event of an outage You might consider adding it, might be cheaper than a generator and fuel.
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    Glad to hear y'all are okay and with no damage to speak of. My mind must be playing tricks, I thought you had installed solar panels and an electric outage would not be an issue.
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    I am not optimistic enough to use 1/4, I would go with 3/8, even the pic looks like it is done in 3/8ths. Using 3/8ths makes fitting up hinges easier too. Just my thought, YMMV, great looking box though
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    Are these shutters interior or exterior? Exterior shutters means dealing with weather, sun, and cupping if you use hard wood. For exterior I would use marine grade plywood and paint. The pattern you show for the shutter is nice, but for it to work that means cutting out the white. I would use 3/8 for the fretwork, and 1/2 for the backer
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    You know I did that, refrigerator magnets would not stick, so I figured double sided tape. Then I laid the ordered sheet on the table top to draw the cut line and it stuck. Either the ordered sheet has more magnetic "power" or the framework below the table top works to attract the sheet.
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