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  0 Thread: bandsaw identification
Post: RE: bandsaw identification

TDKPE  -  thanks for the instruction manual and the link to the vintage machinery website, it's exactly what I need     dgman  - the original tires are rubber.  Should I replace with rubber, or ure...
norm_ahram Woodworking Power Tools 7 6,136 02-07-2018, 03:52 PM
  0 Thread: bandsaw identification
Post: bandsaw identification

Can someone identify this bandsaw model so I can try to find an instruction manual.   The throat is 12", and the distance between the table and upper blade guide is about 6".   The bandsaw is so di...
norm_ahram Woodworking Power Tools 7 6,136 02-05-2018, 08:38 PM
  0 Thread: delta vs walker turner vs Craftsman
Post: RE: delta vs walker turner vs Craftsman

I got all 3 separately a year ago on CL, and haven't used any of them but just turned them on without a drill bit.    The Craftsman has almost no vibration and is very quiet, the delta is just a littl...
norm_ahram Woodworking Power Tools 10 7,673 02-01-2018, 05:22 PM
  0 Thread: delta vs walker turner vs Craftsman
Post: delta vs walker turner vs Craftsman

Hi,   I'm forced to sell at least one of my 3 drill presses.   Which one should I sell first?   And if you can only keep one, which one would you keep? delta homecraft - 11", 3.5" quill travel, 8"...
norm_ahram Woodworking Power Tools 10 7,673 01-31-2018, 04:34 AM
  0 Thread: Grizzly 6x80 edge sander for $575
Post: Grizzly 6x80 edge sander for $575

http://www.grizzly.com/products/6-x-80-Edge-Sander-Polar-Bear-Series/G0839P This is the cheapest full size edge sander on the market right now.  It's from their polar bear series - what does that m...
norm_ahram Woodworking Power Tools 1 2,239 01-23-2018, 02:23 PM
  0 Thread: lathe identification
Post: lathe identification

Can someone identify this lathe?   It looks like a Duro 3053. Appears to have 2 sleeve bearings, and 1 ball bearing.  The spindle in the headstock can move forward and backyards a little  (you can ...
norm_ahram Woodworking Power Tools 16 9,385 01-23-2018, 03:20 AM
  0 Thread: lathe identification
Post: lathe identification

Can someone identify this lathe?   It looks like a Duro 3053. Appears to have 2 sleeve bearings, and 1 ball bearing.  The spindle in the headstock can move forward and backyards a little  (you can ...
norm_ahram Woodturning 0 1,210 01-22-2018, 01:58 PM
  0 Thread: is this an edge sander?
Post: is this an edge sander?

It was just sold, but had been available for a while.  I had an opportunity to check it out, and purchase it, but I procrastinated.   It looks like a floor model edge sander, and these typically co...
norm_ahram Woodworking Power Tools 9 6,689 01-16-2018, 02:49 PM

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