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I do this with blog posts and articles through Pocket
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For Wen tool: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LXHBHP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For Dremel tool: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000302ZV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Unless you're anti-Amazon, of course...
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The reason refurb is often better than brand new is that on a manufacturing line, representative samples of tools are pulled and tested, while every refurb tool gets tested. Like Kevin, I also have picked up a few refurbs, and have been well pleased with all of them.
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Suppose This Is A Scam? Or Typo On Price? (Jet Saw For $89.99)
jerrye replied to kmmcrafts's topic in General Scroll Sawing
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Jet 22. Made a good saw great. Fixes all the issues with the factory clamps and allows top feeding, which I am now learning. For my Jet, well worth the cost to upgrade.
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Compare the MG with the standard Pegas. The tooth is longer, and the throat is arced. Both of those would modify the geometry of the blade, I would think.
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This image from Steve Good may help to show the difference.
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I have a Ridgid 12gal. vac. I often use a knee high as a pre-filter, and it works better than you may think. I get the hose at Dollar Tree, 2 for $1.
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When I was a teenager back in the late 70's, a friend's dad got a few nice pieces of mahogany in this exact way. It was used as blocking for some equipment shipped to his place of employment.
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This was a trick I used to do with nichrome wire for L-sealers in shrink wrap systems. It stretches the wire and straightens it, making it last longer and easier to install. Impulse sealers heat the wire fast and very hot, causing the wire to quickly droop if you don't pre-stretch it. Heat always causes thin metals to stretch. Will have to do this, as with others I wondered why blades would slacken with initial use.
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If you want minimal dogears on your shrink wrapped puzzles or any other odd shaped pieces, find a local source for Syfan MVP film. If you use an impulse sealer like JohnB, buy centerfold film like he uses. Either 45 or 60 gauge will do the trick.
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Dollar Tree clear shelf liner costs less than WalMart's, and adheres just as well. To attach pattern to shelf liner, I use a double sided tape from Dollar Tree that comes in a Scotch Tape type dispenser. Pull off what's needed and apply. Unless I find something better, I plan to stick with this.
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Or any saw, especially the chain variety.
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Same idea, different take Pretty much any polymer based material will shrink when heated, but not all will stay shrunk. Back when I was selling packaging materials, ie shrink and other films, my manager and I one day when bored tried shrinking every type of film that we had, and they all shrunk. A few of them loosened over time. This looks interesting. If someone tries it, report back on your results!
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Yes and yes!
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Paid $500 for mine with the full setup and a gross of Flying Dutchman blades. I thought it was a good deal, so I jumped on it. If I were shopping new, I'd go with the Pegas saw.
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I have the Jet. Agree with Kevin here. I replaced the factory clamping setup with Pegas clamps, which fixes all of the inherent shortcomings of the Jet clamps, making a good saw great.
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The Pegas blade clamps eliminate that shortcoming of the factory clamps. I never liked the upper Jet factory clamp, so replacing with Pegas clamps was a no brainer for me. I also plan to learn top feeding, which is impossible with the factory Jet setup. Otherwise I don't think there's much difference in these models of saws.
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Having once sold packaging materials for a living, I would agree with John's assessment. In order to maximize the amount of release agent, you'd need to source tape with acrylic adhesive as opposed to hot melt, as acrylic is the most aggressive initial tack adhesive used on packaging tape today. A visual clue as to the type of adhesive is the clarity of the tape. Hot melt normally has an amber hue, while acrylic is normally crystal clear. You can also find higher quality, thicker backing material tapes at packaging supply houses, which would lessen or even eliminate the tearing of the backer when removing the tape after cutting.
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The Pegasus table? I have two of them and LOVE them! Nice work on the project. Is it the grain of the backer board that gives the paint that crinkled look?
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Something that many aren't aware of is just how much better chance you get of having a working tool when you buy refurb. New has a representative sample, one of x number produced, pulled off the line and tested. Every refurb tool gets tested. So, not only is refurb a better price, it's a tested and proven tool by whoever does the refurbishing, usually the OEM or one of their service vendors. I bought a 10v Makita drill/driver combo from CPO, and it's still going strong after more than a decade of use.
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HD currently has a promotion with Ryobi. Buy set of two 3ah batts with charger and bag for $99, get a free tool. I got 1/2" hammer drill yesterday for free, $69 value. It's on a promotional setup in center aisle. May be worth considering...
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The newer Ryobi tools with brushless motors are pretty good. If you're not making a living with your cordless tools, they might be worth a look. HD puts a two battery 4ah set on sale every Christmas for $99, so I get one every year. I have about 30 of the tools in their line, and my battery usage is fairly significant, so I get a new set every year.
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This is where I get mine.
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I'm not doing production, and I love the feel of great hand tools, so I have been using this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L8SL43U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It leaves an edge that needs no cleanup, and never tears out. For me, it works very well. Might be worth considering...
