MODS - If a thread like this is not allowed, please delete. I'll get the point. If it is allowed... Here goes.

The time has come to upgrade my dust collection. But that is for a different post.

Currently, I have 2 Delta AP400 units. One of them is like new. I bought it last year when Lowes was clearing them out. It sat in the box for probably 4-5 months before going into use, and only has maybe 5-6 hours of use on it. The other one is older and more used, but still in great shape and has no problems.

So, what are they worth? I'm not looking to make a killing on either of them, but then again, I can't afford to "give" them away. My hope is that by selling both of them I can make enough money to cover most of the cost of a single (more powerful) unit.

I found a great deal on CL and they just joined the family:





The Entire family:

Just a little small box quick and easy.
After all xmas is comming SOON.

Thanks for looking







Tight miters, couldnt you just see a segmenter making a loose joint:nah:

Need to build newer and bigger xcut sled. What do y'all think: fence in the fron or reqr of the sled; what is "ideal " size of the base; one runner or two? Am cutting panels about 20x20 on Unisaw with outfeed table and extra support to the left of the saw. Qny input greatly appreciated.

Plug cutters, Whoever invented plug cutters needs a raise.

Thought I'd share the progress on my latest project. This is the panel for another serving tray. It is wetted down with some DNA for the pic. Panel is walnut, the oval is bubinga, and the rose is maple and :icon_scra I can't remember. I hope to put some stringing around the oval tonight (wish me luck with that!!!) and have the tray finished this weekend.

I need to make a piece of trim (2x2) that will fit an arch around the top of a window. This will be on the exterior of the building and made from pressure treated wood. Is it better to laminate thin strips and bend/glue, or make the arch out of sections and cut the arch to shape? Are there any problems gluing pressure treated(but dry) wood?

Thanks for your advice.

-mike

Routing inside corners with a round-over bit creates a radius at the corner. I have been whipping out the chisel and sand paper to make it square - is there a better way?

a picture is worth 1000 words



Thanks

Well the clock has arrived safely from Arizona. I wish I could claim credit for having made this clock. The clock was made by my great great uncle, who lived in Tucson. There are apparently five clocks all seemingly made in the late 50s early 60s. The primary wood is mesquite with inlay in saguaro rib, ironwood and possibly cholla. It is hard to tell the difference sometimes between desert ironwood and mesquite, they are related and both have a wide range of color. Mesquite runs from a light yellowish brown to deep red brown. Ironwood runs from red brown to nearly black. Both woods are very hard. Ironwood has a much higher density and will actually sink in water, it is also sold by the pound rather than bf. Saguaro rib is very swiss-cheesy but quite strong. It forms the lattice around which the cactus grows. I have a walking stick that is a saguaro rib, and it has served me well for over 30 years. Cholla is much the same but comes in short pieces often used for lamps and the like.
I hate to think of how long all the inlay work took, although he seems to have created some form of mass production method.

Here are some pics and an image from the local paper .







Sorry about the quality, I need a camera that does better closeups.

For several years, I have built cars for Toys for Tots. Each year it seems I add another jig to do an operation. The bodies are shaped like a Volkswagon, so they are easy to sand on disk sander. Except the area where the windshield meets the hood. Last year I made a jig to hold bodies, while I sanded this area. When unpacking, I looked at jig and couldn't remember how it worked. It's just a couple of pieces of wood attached to a piece of plywood, and FOUR SCREWS, for what I couldn't remember:icon_scra. To sand bodies, I had to hold body in one hand, and sander in the other. In just a few moments both hands were numb:gar-Cr. Took a break, came back and did some more- repeatedly. On about car number 95 (out of 120), the STUPID LIGHT came on:BangHead:! The four screws hold a toggle clemp like is on a Kreg Jig. This way, plywood is clamped to bench, and car body is held in place by toggle clamp, while sanding. Gotta figure out how to get the delay function out of my stupid light- it comes on TOO LATE!

I know it been a long time, sorry about that. With slow down in the economy not much in the way of wood working been going on. I did finish the kitchen table for the wife .She insisted I finish it with what wood I had ...:BangHead:
So I did.. didnt turn out bad:nah:,but not as good as I wanted. white oak legs and apron ,elm for the center part of the table edged with walnut. Did build a few more bee hives their in the background of the picture.
Got the termite damage to the house fixed. That was a job!! :icon_cheers

Bees made some honey this season that in the picture from one hive 40 quarts .
Puter took a dump on me two weeks ago ,got a new one now. There gose my mortising equipment I wanted :BangHead:
Next house project is replacing the floor on the porch. Why would they put tounge and groove boards on the front porch ? :dontknow: house was built in 1917. I got a feeling its going to go back in cypress this time.
Little John_NC

Hey All,

Just in case you didn't know that this is the greatest website in the world, it really is. I got in on the Freud dado set from Brian (bluthart) and it was brought up to the D.O.C. Shop Crawl, where I had offers to pick it up from both Scott's (scsmith & ScottM) and then figured I'd have to take a ride and pick it up from one of them. Since I live in Johnston County I was happy to get it within 30 miles of me. Then I received a pm fron Dan Bowman and he said that he had it and would be in Clayton today, where I picked it up from him just 3 miles from my house.

How's that for a pony express:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap.

I'd like to thank Brian and nominate him has the best secret Santa of this season (I truly needed a decent dado set). I'd also like to thank both Scott's for their gracious offers. And finally I'd like to thank Dan, who somehow ended up with it, for being so gracious and making my life easy.

As people have said here "All you have to do is ask" when you need some help, and someone will show up. Thanks all, and I look forward to paying it forward many more times.

This Site Rocks !

This is a bit used to drill through the floor, etc. I have tried using my limited skill's Mike Davis taught me but seem to be lacking that specific ability :)

Please help me before I have to go back to my brothers house to continue roughing in his electrical! That dull bit is killin' me!


Barbara

Hi Gang - I figured it is probably a good nite to update you on my latest project. I am building a small tressel(sp) table. I found the design in an old Weekend Wood Crafts magazine. I am using some Cherry I had in a pile outside the shop, and will make the top out of either Oak or some other contrasting wood.
Now for the hard part, I will try to upload some pictures of the leg parts. Here goes....
Guess not... I need to figure the picture thing out then I'll post them.:no:

I'm going to purchase a jointer and am looking for information regarding "What to look for and what to avoid". The various manufactures reviews on the net aren't all that helpful. Figured I'd ask some folks who frequently use the tool. My budget is $500 to $750 max. Thanks for suggestions. Please feel free to give mfr and models if you wish.

Gary

I'm going to purchase a bandsaw and am looking for information regarding "What to look for and what to avoid". I will be doing some resawing and the various manufactures reviews on the net aren't all that helpful. Figured I'd ask some folks who frequently do this. My budget is $750 to $1,000 max. Thanks for suggestions. Please feel free to give mfr and models if you wish.

Gary