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  0 Thread: Lane Acclaim Table Build
Post: RE: Lane Acclaim Table Build

Quite an undertaking John. Super professional work and documentation! Bob
bjmh4 Woodworking 10 218 Yesterday, 03:56 AM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw blade tension spring rate
Post: RE: Bandsaw blade tension spring rate

gordon 131 Wrote: (03-09-2024, 08:26 PM) -- I am working on a couple bandsaws right now, and while I am waiting on parts for my W/T 16” , I thought I would address the blade tension spring on my 36” ...
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 11 511 03-11-2024, 03:44 AM
  0 Thread: TB ll ?
Post: RE: TB ll ?

https://www.wwhardware.com/wood-glue-guide Titebond says shelf life is 3-4 years--I think I'd trash it! Bpb
bjmh4 Woodworking 8 663 02-06-2024, 05:13 AM
  0 Thread: Tenons on Bandsaw
Post: RE: Tenons on Bandsaw

+1 I've seen lots of articles suggesting cutting the shoulders on the tablesaw, cheeks on the bandsaw. I've always cut the whole thing on the bandsaw.
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 14 3,465 01-29-2021, 05:27 AM
  0 Thread: Wixey DRO for Hammer N4400 bandsaw
Post: RE: Wixey DRO for Hammer N4400 bandsaw

I use my bandsaw much like Derek, in fact I sold my Unisaw a couple of years ago--don't do much sheet goods anymore.  I have a cut-down jetlock™ fence on the bandsaw, and use (two) micro-adjusters and...
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 11 4,805 04-11-2020, 05:07 AM
  0 Thread: BAND SAw blade recommendsation
Post: RE: BAND SAw blade recommendsation

wood-chips Wrote: (01-03-2020, 12:11 AM) -- Same here. -- I agree with John on the bimetal blades.  Olson is a fine blade (1/2-3tpi) but since you don't have a riser block and ~6" is all you'll eve...
bjmh4 Woodworking 12 6,598 01-03-2020, 06:00 AM
  0 Thread: Restoring Delta 20" bandsaw
Post: RE: Restoring Delta 20" bandsaw

And I frequently tilt mine! (joinery, bevel rips, staves, miters)  I certainly wouldn't be without a tilting table. Bob
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 37 18,877 10-08-2019, 04:15 AM
  0 Thread: Bevel Rip Fence for the Band Saw
Post: RE: Bevel Rip Fence for the Band Saw

bjmh4 Wrote: (11-28-2018, 06:01 AM) -- I'll ask the (obvious to me) question: what's wrong with tilting the table? Is it difficult or impossible on your particular saw? I love doing bevel rips with a...
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 17 9,845 11-28-2018, 11:14 AM
  0 Thread: Bevel Rip Fence for the Band Saw
Post: RE: Bevel Rip Fence for the Band Saw

I'll ask the (obvious to me) question: what's wrong with tilting the table? Is it difficult or impossible on your particular saw? I love doing bevel rips with a tilted table on the bandsaw--lots of ad...
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 17 9,845 11-28-2018, 06:01 AM
  0 Thread: How to remove this arbor?
Post: RE: How to remove this arbor?

I've drilled many of these chucks--most any of the key type can be drilled for ejecting the arbor in a press. (Don't ever try it with a keyless) Another method is to drill and tap the tanged end of th...
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 9 4,824 10-18-2018, 04:22 AM
  0 Thread: reverse rotation
Post: RE: reverse rotation

Usually, bench grinders are set up with left-hand threads on the left arbor for reasons of safety, so that direction of rotation does not tend to loosen the wheel.  Not knowing anything about your par...
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 10 6,424 08-27-2018, 04:45 AM
  0 Thread: Blueprint drafting cabinet
Post: RE: Blueprint drafting cabinet

I put legs and casters on one section and a double thickness ply top: used for years as an outfeed table. Now serves as assembly table. Drawers used for bandsaw blades, and you guessed it--drawing s...
bjmh4 Woodworking 9 4,551 03-27-2018, 04:18 AM
  0 Thread: Band saw id?
Post: RE: Band saw id?

Possibly Boice-Crane.
bjmh4 Woodworking Power Tools 4 2,576 10-31-2017, 05:02 AM
  0 Thread: CAD programs
Post: RE: CAD programs

I've tried both Qcad (community version) and Librecad.  Although usable, they are a long way from a refined CAD program.  They haven't figured out how to use the .dwg (Autodesk/autocad) format and can...
bjmh4 Woodworking 11 5,579 08-31-2017, 04:25 AM
  0 Thread: CAD programs
Post: RE: CAD programs

Willyou Wrote: (08-29-2017, 06:21 PM) -- I assume the above are for Windows. Anyone have recommended CAD programs for Linux OS? -- I've found that Draftsight 2017 (sp3) works reasonably well under ...
bjmh4 Woodworking 11 5,579 08-30-2017, 04:17 AM
  0 Thread: Unisaw for sale
Post: RE: Unisaw for sale

Thanks for your responses!  The Uni is sold! I was happy to pass it on to a young woodworker with lots of projects in mind for his home! (a new member here).  Thanks David (& bil Kevin!)  I now have a...
bjmh4 Tool Swap N' Sell 10 7,512 08-24-2017, 05:04 AM
  0 Thread: Unisaw for sale
Post: RE: Unisaw for sale

I'll bump this once--surprised I haven't gotten much activity.  If I don't sell it here, local Craigslist it is! Regards Bob
bjmh4 Tool Swap N' Sell 10 7,512 08-18-2017, 05:18 AM
  Photo Thread: Unisaw for sale
Post: Unisaw for sale

Delta Unisaw purchased by me in 1987 Near perfect condition with lots of "stuff" All blades carbide tipped: 6" Delta dado 8" Freud dado Moulding head w. cutters (incl panel raising) 2 excellen...
bjmh4 Tool Swap N' Sell 10 7,512 07-04-2017, 09:57 AM

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