Man, I wish I had room for that beast
What did you do today?
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It cuts so perfect I can cut picture frame corners with it. Next is to build a new table saw sled. I have the runners. It was a bit pricey, $1200.
If you ever buy one, get a Beisenmeyer fence. They are the best there is.
I think I recognize the fence on the smaller saw. Looks awful familar. I don't have the big saw but one in between that. It was given to me and I wouldn't trade it for the world such a difference from my smaller one like in the top picture.
....where do you want me to start vacuuming?
Wow, that is a dream saw you have there Rusty. I love my 1989 Makita portable saw, but I can't imagine the cuts that is capable of.
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I bought it when I thought I was going to retire and make stuff to sell. Then the economy tanked. Trump fixed it and now the virus has wood prices inflated.
Tom Picciani
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Made 2 drawers with pocket hole jig. Then realized I put every screw in wrong side of wood. $40 more lumber... it’s 90+ here. Waiting for sunset to mow lawn. Putting off spraying pieces until more stuff built. My hobby desk must weigh 150 lbs. will need to use furniture dollys to push it outside. Don’t want to work in heat but might have to.
Yep, that is the fence you gave me.
Heat Index 108
Makes me faint just adding that heat and humidity together. we got up to 69 today and maxed at about 55%
....and yes, even that humidity bothered me. I'm a wimp.
I did a miniscule restretch for an older fella I first met in '95 when I first began working with my grandfather. Ken was a carpenter. Later years, he's turned into a woodworker. He has health issues, so it's hard for him even to walk the short distance to his shop. So sad, he's such a neat and tallented guy.
He had 3, flag presentation cases that he'd made testing on the couch. They were sorta, kinda like these. But quality times 10.
https://www.amazon.com/Display-Case...vtargid=pla-597890953564&psc=1&language=en_USHe sells his for $240 each. No comparison to Amazon's stuff.
I think today is going to be terrrible with the temp and humidity. At 6:30 this morning the temp was 80* and the humidty so thick you could write your name in the air, well almost. I'm hybernating in the basement.
The model you went back to is about the same size as the one I have down in the workshop-- but it's currently covered in stuff. Need to clean up and organize the workshop desperately. I also need to bug the guy who does roofing to come look at the workshop & give an estimate for having someone put new metal roofing on & repairing any wood rot. Probably would be expensive but better than losing the whole workshop.
Heat index is 100° but actual temp is 91. It's cloudy though so the clouds are cooling it off a bit.
Highup, don't feel bad, I'm a total wimp about the heat & humidity too. I won't even go outside today. Got overheated the past couple of days when I did go out.
Thus far my day has been uneventful. Got a low-grade headache & don't feel like doing anything or going anywhere. I'll be busy later in the week. Need to take my friend to look at a car that is for sale for parts. It's got all the parts his car needs and then some. Owner had just put new rims & tires on when she wrecked it. Motor looks like it might be ok. It's got the washer fluid resevoir & pump still intact (his is missing), motor, wiring harness, computer, doors, rims, tires, fancy gas cap, better doors, etc. He'll have to get it towed, but he's going to see if the motor will turn over at all before he buys it (if he can negotiate the price down).
I'm still trying to find a replacement sliding glass door unit since the one we have now has the glass separating from the frame. And I need to figure out what will kill the damn chicken/china tree growing from under the back steps. There are now 3 of them in the yard. They keep growing back when we cut them down. It's within 30ft of our water well so I am wary of using poisons, but may have to.
Heat index is 100° but actual temp is 91. It's cloudy though so the clouds are cooling it off a bit.
Highup, don't feel bad, I'm a total wimp about the heat & humidity too. I won't even go outside today. Got overheated the past couple of days when I did go out.
This is when wood filler/putty & those pens to draw woodgrain on come in handy. I'd just fill the holes with the putty,draw on a wood grain, and cover it w/ paint or stain.
Thus far my day has been uneventful. Got a low-grade headache & don't feel like doing anything or going anywhere. I'll be busy later in the week. Need to take my friend to look at a car that is for sale for parts. It's got all the parts his car needs and then some. Owner had just put new rims & tires on when she wrecked it. Motor looks like it might be ok. It's got the washer fluid resevoir & pump still intact (his is missing), motor, wiring harness, computer, doors, rims, tires, fancy gas cap, better doors, etc. He'll have to get it towed, but he's going to see if the motor will turn over at all before he buys it (if he can negotiate the price down).
I'm still trying to find a replacement sliding glass door unit since the one we have now has the glass separating from the frame. And I need to figure out what will kill the damn chicken/china tree growing from under the back steps. There are now 3 of them in the yard. They keep growing back when we cut them down. It's within 30ft of our water well so I am wary of using poisons, but may have to.
Tom Picciani
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Buying Kreg jigs like they are going out of style (or stock to be more accurate). I’m one guy who can’t cut a straight line if you paid me. Bought the circular saw guide. Absolutely incredible. The saw cuts right on the edge of the sacrificial plastic edge each time. No more tear out because edge holds down wood fibers when cutting. It even has a starter block to line up saw before contacting wood. $80 for this 4 foot version. They make an XL version for 8 foot cuts.
only downside is track needs at least 1/2 inch plywood to cut without clamps. I ordered the hidden track clamps for $16. Needed for 1/4 plywood panels for doors and back of cabinets.
And as you can see, I used the pocket hole jig. It’s pretty cool too!
All the pop up storms are missing me. 96 with 48% humidity! Hotter than Florida and no beaches (or mercy)!
only downside is track needs at least 1/2 inch plywood to cut without clamps. I ordered the hidden track clamps for $16. Needed for 1/4 plywood panels for doors and back of cabinets.
And as you can see, I used the pocket hole jig. It’s pretty cool too!
All the pop up storms are missing me. 96 with 48% humidity! Hotter than Florida and no beaches (or mercy)!
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Tom Picciani
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Oh, and the $40 Kreg locking pliers/ clamps are $3.99 and $7.99 at harbor freight. I ordered a couple of each. Local stores are running out of everything.
I have about 30 clamps, but some days I need more.
I've never used those pocket screws but then again I haven't found a need for them for work that I do.
That's our guide is Craig also?
I've never seen one like that or you can use your existing saw.
I've made my own out of quarter inch plywood. Does the same thing but it needs to be clamped.
That's our guide is Craig also?
I've never seen one like that or you can use your existing saw.
I've made my own out of quarter inch plywood. Does the same thing but it needs to be clamped.
Tom Picciani
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The cool thing about the saw track is that there’s no guesswork or chance of going off the line and ruining the piece. Lumber is getting ridiculous right now. Around here there is No pressure treated lumber on the shelves. Not even the garbage they sell at the box stores!
