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06-17-2007, 11:33 PM
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Name: Jeremy Taylor City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Apr 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Well, it's a start. I've been working on a saw cabinet for my contractor's saw I picked up a few months back and part 1 is complete. I've still got the router cabinet portion to go which I started on today. I've also got to work on a way to cover the back of the saw a little to help w/ dust collection.
A few of the things I've read about, and kind of knew, but had to learn the hard way: 
1) MDF from the same BORG is not always the same color. You can see the top is a lot darker than the front (I kind of like it though)
2) When trying to maximize yield from your ply, pay attention to grain when laying out the cuts. You can see the end panels have the grain running horizontal. Oh well  , it's a shop cabinet after all.
3) Baltic birch is sooooooo much better than chinese birch!
Oh and Tom, it's my first real "unassisted" project. Don't want you to think I forgot about the curio cabinet we built in class 
I've got a stand and a pair of legs (from the unifence) if anyone's interested (free).
Thanks,
Jeremy |  
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06-17-2007, 11:39 PM
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Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 38 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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That looks great, and very handy. Nothing like making a project that will help you to work better/safer or easier.
But what is with the sparkling clean floor, did you wax it before taking the pictures   We need to see some dust (at least I do so I don't feel like such a slob).
Dave 
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself" 
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06-18-2007, 12:35 AM
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Name: John City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 55 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Looks real nice Jeremy...
If you can do that good on your first "unassisted" project, you've got what it takes.  | |
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06-18-2007, 08:48 AM
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Name: Bob City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Very nice. My favorite projects are in my shop. | |
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06-18-2007, 09:02 AM
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Name: Willie City: Southern Pines State: NC County: Moore Join Date: Mar 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Very nice. By building such a nice project for your table saw, you'll enjoy every project you use it for that much more. Congratulations. | |
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06-18-2007, 09:43 AM
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Name: Dan City: Asheville State: NC County: Buncombe Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Great first project...keep up the good work.
Dan C.
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06-18-2007, 09:48 AM
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Name: Rob City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jul 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I am considering something similar for my contractor saw and have a few questions for you about the casters. Are they always in contact with the ground, or can you raise/lower them when you are not moving the saw? If they are always in contact with the ground, does it seem to affect the saw's stability? I really want to do something similar to this but need to have wheels on it and am worried it will make my saw rock. | |
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06-18-2007, 10:20 AM
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Name: Charles City: Wilmington State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 61 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Congrats! Nice job. | |
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06-18-2007, 10:42 AM
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Name: Mike Hall City: Indian Trail State: NC County: Union Join Date: Feb 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Good job Jeremy! I kinda like the contrast of the top and sides. It looks like you meant to do it. 
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06-18-2007, 12:23 PM
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Name: Allan City: Garner State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Jan 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Looks Good!!
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06-18-2007, 03:47 PM
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Name: Jeremy Taylor City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Apr 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Thanks guys for the kind words.
Dave - There's usually a "little" dust on the floor. My wife is a clean freak and I guess she's rubbed off on me over the years.
Rob - The base does not lower but it takes a fair amount of force to move the beast. I was cutting on it all weekend and forgot to lock the casters but she never once moved. They're 4" ones from Lee Valley.
Allan - See your old planer? A cabinet/stand for it is coming up soon.
Jeremy | |
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06-18-2007, 07:28 PM
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Name: Roger City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hey, that's a pretty spiffy setup Jeremy! Congrats on a job well done
Looking forward to the next project,
Roger
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06-18-2007, 09:36 PM
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Name: Tom City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 46 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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That came out very nicely! I think that is one of the best ideas for space and usefulness you can do to a contractor saw. I taught you well my son! | |
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06-18-2007, 10:43 PM
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Name: Bruce City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Nov 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Somewhere here I have the article from FWW on DC on the contractor's saw. Ther is a deminsioned drawing for the back cover for a Delta CS in it. When it surfaces again, I scan you a copy. | |
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06-19-2007, 10:37 AM
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Name: Bruce City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Nov 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by Mike Davis  I think it needs a skirt, or would that be a kilt?  Mike, You are rotten. | |
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