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  2. Saw Blades

    in Accessories

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    go to home depot and get a new replacement blade every 89 days....wait.....did I say that out loud...


    Ahem, yeah... It'll likely throw a tooth by then anyway...

    Love Diablo blades. I use them all the time. The only thing I hate is the Carbide is so brittle on them even just hitting a knot in hardwood is enough to chip a tooth or two...

  3. New Clamps

    in Hand Tools

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    If you find any old Hargrave bar clamps in your travels, I highly recommend snapping them up if they are affordable. They are heavy and do not lend themselves to portability, but will withstand abuse over time and will not slip under pressure like pipe clamp designs can. I sold most of mine several years back in a single lot and got just as much as I originally paid for them twenty years earlier. Sort of regret doing it, but didn't have the space for them at the time.

     

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    Model number 640.

     

    Been using the ones I do have left to force the old ceiling joists into position until locking them down.


    I have 4 older Hargraves (48") that were given to me (free!) by a very good friend. (he's a better friend now! [emoji16])

    I would not ever trade them for anything, nor will I sell them. I will keep (and use) them until I can't do it any longer, then pass them on to the next lucky soul...
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  4. Here is my hobby

    in Pub Talk

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    Awesome work on the balloons...

    And being a former public servant, like Chris, I also went to the dark side of the latex issue... Especially if you consider the first photo he posted! [emoji16] [emoji16] [emoji16]

    God, I love TIA... Such a great group of friends here... And always good for a laugh!

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  9. Dewalt Jigsaw (dcs331) Problem: Blade Coming off Tracker

    in Power Tools

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    More than likely, the blade isn't being inserted into the clip far enough. This saw keeps a tight grip on the blade, but can be difficult to insert fully.

    Make sure the "t" section of the shank disappears completely into the clip when inserting the blade. You should hear the blade click into place. This may require a bit of force the first few times. Mine did.

    What happens is that the blade will be tipped forward if not fully inserted, allowing it to move away from the oscillator guide.

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  11. Help squaring miter saw

    in Power Tools

    Posted


    Should be, but it's not.

    Search up

    "This is carpentry" + miter saw tuneup



    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


    Looked at the article you quoted...
    It says nothing about checking and adjusting anything other than the 45 degree and 90 degree (0 degree on some saws) stops.

    It certainly says nothing about a 33.9 degree stop adjustment, as I stated.

    Thank you for the reference though, it's a great article.

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  12. Help squaring miter saw

    in Power Tools

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    As long as you have the 90 degree stop and the 45 degree stop set correctly, the saw should be in alignment. Make sure to check both the vertical and the horizontal stops.
    I've never heard of trying to set a 33.9 degree stop ever.

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  14. DIY TV shows may increase power tool injuries

    in Power Tools

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    and some are working with stuff the average person isn't going to even think about putting in their house $84 sq ft Egyptian Slate

    for a 275 sq ft bathroom on the 3rd floor......I know what I'm doing and I wouldn't want to cut that shit....


    Amen! Plus, they don't show the 15 carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, working behind the cameras, to get shit done in 3 days....

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  17. DIY TV shows may increase power tool injuries

    in Power Tools

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    Duh... This is just common sense. Is there truly a need to do a full "study" on this?

    It's stuff like this that drive most of us crazy with government and the safety police.

    This isn't a real problem at all, it's an opportunity for someone to start producing classes for these idiots and teach them how to not cut off a finger or break a leg.

    Common sense will get the job done 99.5% of the time.

    Why do they call it common sense when it isn't very common at all?

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  21. New Festool owner

    in Festool

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    So, I bit the bullet and went to my local tool supplier.

    I bought myself a Domino 500Q set! Also picked up a 310 pack of 5mm dominos and a 510 pack of 10mm dominos with a 10mm bit.

    Whew! That really lightened the wallet, but I do have to admit that it does make life easier for me.

    Using it on an island countertop build for a client right now (solid Black Walnut 50x95), but I can certainly see more uses for it!

    What are y'alls favorite uses for the Domino 500?

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  24. Portable table saw for a woodworker?

    in Woodworking

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    My experiences with jobsite saws have always left me wanting more. I have used saws from Bosch, DeWalt, Ryobi, and Craftsman, and while they all have their own advantages and disadvantages, I can't say that I would recommend any of them as a shop tool. That isn't what they are designed for, and usually need extensive work or add-ons to get them to the level of accuracy for use in a shop.

    I can, however, recommend a "contractors saw" for shop use. These are normally equipped with a better, more accurate fence, more powerful motor, cast iron tables, better dust collection, and are still reasonably priced.

    Jobsite saws are just that and compromise a lot for the portability. They definitely have their place (I use one all the time on site work), but not as a stationary tool in a shop.

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