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Bob Mundon posted:Speaking of flattening, have a old Stanley jack plane I restored but still need to take care of the sole. What do you guys like to use for a flat surface? Have a roll of sandpaper that will work well, but seems like all the tiles at the store I check aren't really flat. Or does it not really matter and just use something close enough? So far I have been using my table saw top with sandpaper clamped to it. I wish I had something like a granite surface plate, but this will do for now.
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Seems like that's a go to, but no table saw available.
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Falco posted:So far I have been using my table saw top with sandpaper clamped to it. I wish I had something like a granite surface plate, but this will do for now. Granite surface plate is best, but that's like $40 for a flat surface. Another good option is a large format tile from home depot or some store like that, just make sure it's flat. The last time I flattened my #7 I used that and some adhesive backed sandpaper.
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Feb 24, 2020 20:49
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Maybe a piece of glass?
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Spring Heeled Jack posted:Anyone have recommendations for some sort of combo mulcher/blower (like this but not this exact model: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Z63K1O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_02ZuEb54M3VPJ) I have this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GTVT5RW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_U8gvEb9F1G66S It's great for the pecan trees in my yard, but chokes on the magnolia leaves.
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Achtane posted:Maybe a piece of glass? $39.99 https://www.rockler.com/plate-glass-sharpening-system-fine E: although I bet a piece of "specialty" glass from the hardware store might be flat and cheap enough? Hubis fucked around with this message at 03:00 on Feb 25, 2020 |
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Feb 25, 2020 02:52
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Bob Mundon posted:Speaking of flattening, have a old Stanley jack plane I restored but still need to take care of the sole. What do you guys like to use for a flat surface? Have a roll of sandpaper that will work well, but seems like all the tiles at the store I check aren't really flat. Or does it not really matter and just use something close enough? https://taytools.com/collections/su...ry-sharp-system I have a pair of these, except the bigger version which they seems to be out of. https://taytools.com/collections/su...ry-sharp-system If you have a glass place around you can see if they have any scrap float glass as well. Not sure if flex is an issue, but I use this on my flat table or workbench since they are kinda thin. The Rockford one is 1/4" thick, but is a much larger piece. Edit: Alternative: Go big or go home https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LW4167T/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1 Any reason to get higher than Grade B for weekend woodworking? I can't think of anything that would need that precision. I would do occasional metal lapping for things like cylinder heads. Bondematt fucked around with this message at 04:49 on Feb 25, 2020 |
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Feb 25, 2020 04:39
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48"x36"x6" grade A, 1200lbs. 
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Feb 25, 2020 04:52
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JEEVES420 posted:48"x36"x6" grade A, 1200lbs. With Prime free delivery. I went to their site and the cost is like  less on the one I linked, but the shipping is $90.That 1200lbs one is will call only on their site. Also they are only 2 hours from me. Bondematt fucked around with this message at 04:57 on Feb 25, 2020 |
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Feb 25, 2020 04:54
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Grizzly has the 12x9x2 on sale right now for $30 if you’ve got one locally. It’s a pretty solid deal for a surface plate. https://www.woodcraft.com/products/...9hoCVXkQAvD_BwE
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Feb 25, 2020 06:42
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If you don't need anything too big, you could look for a place that does granite counter tops and raid their dumpster.
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Are the rotary tool drill press things a total waste? I’ve got a few holes to drop through 2-4mm brass plate, and I’d prefer them to be perpendicular to the surface. I’m in a small flat so something storeable would be best. I had noticed this thing from dremel My gut tells me it’ll be terrible, but what does it know?
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Vindolanda posted:Are the rotary tool drill press things a total waste? I’ve got a few holes to drop through 2-4mm brass plate, and I’d prefer them to be perpendicular to the surface. I’m in a small flat so something storeable would be best. I had noticed this thing from dremel I have that. It'll work for what you want, but yeah, it's not great. Not terrible, but not great either.
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wesleywillis posted:If you don't need anything too big, you could look for a place that does granite counter tops and raid their dumpster. Or just go to Lowe's and get a 12" x 12" polished granite tile.
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Vindolanda posted:Are the rotary tool drill press things a total waste? I’ve got a few holes to drop through 2-4mm brass plate, and I’d prefer them to be perpendicular to the surface. I’m in a small flat so something storeable would be best. I had noticed this thing from dremel I’d use something like the Milescraft Drillmate. Only issue I’ve had is the springs are super stiff.
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Vindolanda posted:Are the rotary tool drill press things a total waste? I’ve got a few holes to drop through 2-4mm brass plate, and I’d prefer them to be perpendicular to the surface. I’m in a small flat so something storeable would be best. I had noticed this thing from dremel My dad has one, it was way better than I thought it would be. We were using it with a water tub to drill holes in shiny rocks with diamond bits. I already have a big drill press and I'm considering buying the Dremel one for smaller jobs, as the chuck is humongous and won't effectively grab wire-size drill bits like the Dremel chuck can.
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What forums sales page do I need to be searching for used lathes for bowl turning (IE over 16" swing). I missed out on a chance to buy a repairable powermatic 3520b locally; facebook and craigslist are a wasteland of cheap poo poo, midi lathes, cheap midi lathes, and older stuff without that swing. Are there other brand names or keywords I should be using? I'm ok with some repair or /maybe/ dealing with a 3 phase motor adaptation / replacing
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Dielectric posted:My dad has one, it was way better than I thought it would be. We were using it with a water tub to drill holes in shiny rocks with diamond bits. Thanks (and thanks to the others who replied). I think I’ll go for that - always good to know I can drill a hole in a shiny rock too if needs be.
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Dielectric posted:I already have a big drill press and I'm considering buying the Dremel one for smaller jobs, as the chuck is humongous and won't effectively grab wire-size drill bits like the Dremel chuck can. I put a pin vice in the chuck of my meddings for anything below 3mm
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I have one of those dremel drill press thingies I use mostly for drilling DIY PCB boards. The one I have isn't a dremel branded unit but it's also able to be converted into a tiny router table that's actually been really useful for some things as well.
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Thumposaurus posted:I have one of those dremel drill press thingies I use mostly for drilling DIY PCB boards. Have you got a link to one? That does sound really useful.
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Still waiting on replacement guide bearings and I'm missing a couple of screws and bolts here and there, but I've got this Grizzly rebuilt https://twitter.com/RottenTunaGames/status/1235794200144367616?s=20 It has like a .... jump? Every half second, you can hear it in the video. I'm thinking the blade is hosed, but if anyone has any other suggestions, I'm all ears.
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Sockser posted:Still waiting on replacement guide bearings and I'm missing a couple of screws and bolts here and there, but I've got this Grizzly rebuilt Yeah you need a new blade. The jump is either a bent tooth or a kink in the blade or most likely just the weld in the blade rubbing against the guides. Rounding off the back of the blade with a stone will help. That blade seems super dull too from how hard you are having to push the wood through it. E: also I wouldn't cut MDF with a bandsaw if you can help it. It dulls stuff super fast and bandsaw teeth are just carbon steel not carbide. It occurs to me that the belt from the motor to the drive wheel might be slipping and not tensioned correctly (too loose) even with a dull blade it shouldn't be bogging down in 3/4 MDF. Could be not enough tension on the blade, but when I first got my saw it kept bogging down and tightening the belt fixed it. Kaiser Schnitzel fucked around with this message at 03:04 on Mar 7, 2020 |
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Or a broken/missing/chipped tooth on the blade.
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Kaiser Schnitzel posted:Yeah you need a new blade. The jump is either a bent tooth or a kink in the blade or most likely just the weld in the blade rubbing against the guides. Rounding off the back of the blade with a stone will help. That blade seems super dull too from how hard you are having to push the wood through it. That's a scrap piece of pine, not MDF But that's a fair point about the motor tension. It takes a fuckin while to spin up all the way so there's a good chance of that being part of the issue. In any case, this is mothballed for a week while I wait for new blades and a couple more replacement parts. Turns out half the poo poo that was bent or worn was only like $1 from Grizzly? gently caress am I putting the tensioning rod into a vice to straighten it out when it's literally $1 to get a brand new one As well as some bearing posts and weird locking thumbscrew things But of course the dust port has long been discontinued so I had to 3d print that over 10 iterations
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The bandsaw at work can cut aluminum really well but struggles with any kind of wood, I think the teeth are too small maybe. But it looks just like that video
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Surely the blades for aluminium and wood are totally different and that's why it's struggling? 
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cakesmith handyman posted:Surely the blades for aluminium and wood are totally different and that's why it's struggling? Not really. You just need 3+ teeth engaged in the material. I cut thick aluminum with an aggressive low tooth count blade and it flies through it. Thin stuff? High tooth count blade.
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sharkytm posted:Not really. You just need 3+ teeth engaged in the material. I cut thick aluminum with an aggressive low tooth count blade and it flies through it. Thin stuff? High tooth count blade. Correct. You cut aluminum with fine tooth and low set blade and you're going to get an alumaweld blade with no teeth.
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Oh okay, never tried to cut anything other than wood or plastic with my wood bandsaw, I'll keep that in mind thanks!
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cakesmith handyman posted:Oh okay, never tried to cut anything other than wood or plastic with my wood bandsaw, I'll keep that in mind thanks! Wait till you see someone cut a 4x8 sheet of aluminum on a table saw.
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Aluminum bandsaw chat: These things slice pieces off huge ingots/Slabs of aluminum (I guess to then roll into plate?) and they are huge and cool. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8obR3_Ir5_/?igshid=13te5rz1tr7sc
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Kaiser Schnitzel posted:Aluminum bandsaw chat: I don't think the thin cut-off there is the point, that'd extremely wasteful. I'm pretty sure that example is either A. squaring up/sizing the edge of the big block, or B. just them showing off how straight they can cut over a long distance. Still an awesome tool. They claim 50 micron flatness and 20 micron roughness on that edge, which is pretty incredible. EDIT: Holy hell look at this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUC3gN4xdjo Karia fucked around with this message at 22:43 on Mar 7, 2020 |
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Pressure Washer Opinions needed: https://simpsoncleaning.com/products/simpson-megashot-ms60773-s/ Any thoughts on this Simpson versus the Generacs or other brands? Use will be light (mainly occasionally cleaning siding, cars, and my new Trex deck) but I want something with enough power to do anything I would need it to do.
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I like my karchers, but honestly I think the most important thing is the engine. And that's a good one.
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Samadhi posted:Pressure Washer Opinions needed: I have a generac and it's pretty good. Starts right up with a pull or two. 4 different pressure setting. Enough power to do any task around the house. I did swap out the hose for one of those green flexible ones because the factory one kinda sucked.
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Samadhi posted:Pressure Washer Opinions needed: I bought that exact washer last year. Plenty of power for everything I have needed to do: - stains on concrete and pavement - siding cleaning - blowing the poo poo out of all the spaces in my patio and refilling and more I'm sure I'm forgetting. Only potential downside is that it doesn't throttle down when not actively pumping, but with a little planning you shouldn't have it on and not spraying anyway.
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TacoHavoc posted:I bought that exact washer last year. Plenty of power for everything I have needed to do: Have you used it on your vehicles at all? If so, how easy is it to adjust the power/what did you have to change, just the nozzle?
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Requesting recommendations for a homeowner laser level. $150 or under would be ideal.
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I bought this $40 one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N33JJ3R a couple years ago, I've never tested it for accuracy but it looked alright. It's pretty easy to use if you've already got some way of adjusting the height like a tripod.
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