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Len, If you read it again, a little slower, you will notice ...
Wait a minute... I didn't rehash it... I just brought it up front.
I had a reason,,,but it escapes me what it was......sorry for wasting your time...
OK..... Buy your wood.
The little Hardware Stores usually have 'cutoffs'. Partial sheets of plywood that they sell reduced price.
Search around... call them but better to stop in and ask.
And everywhere you go see if they can refer you to other places. Not asking, keeps the door closed.
Dan, It worked!!! Got to be a good idea.
I also bypassed all the chips in a different way.
I used the Forstner bit to score the wood.
I then used my scroll saw to finish the hole.
A whole lot less dust and chips.
Good point.............Most of the grease points on the Delta are under sealed cover.
You are correct on those places 'I' greased that are in the open. These are the upper and lower blade arms.
Better grease there than no grease? I'll watch those.
Has a conversation with another member and just thought I'd ask.
Maybe your saw doesn't need grease.
As for Delta's and Dewalts, I suggest they be greased as soon as you get them.
Grease other saw's, I don't know.
I greased both my saws ... before I heard a noise,
I did notice they are quiter, even my 'new' 40-694.
What saw do you have?