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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
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Jan 19, 2019 - 08:58am PT
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Werner, It cost me 32 bucks for 4 feet. Sure, more than a standard v-belt but stronger, totally adjustable and very smooth running. I did see some sellers that charged a bit more.
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WBraun
climber
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:02am PT
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yes, it's a good belt for sure.
Maybe later this year I will get one .....
Good job on your restoration projects.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:11am PT
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Sweet! Now I know where my 35 yr old 5 horse Powermatic can go if I retire her.
A new Saw-Stop is tempting but I don’t fear for my fingers enough to pull the trigger.
Biesemeyer fence is still dead nuts so if it ain’t broke don’t fix it, right?
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WBraun
climber
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:13am PT
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Thanks Wayno
I really want a TIG welder to weld aluminum to make custom fitting aluminum brackets and mounts for the vehicles I upfit ...
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Bushman
climber
The state of quantum flux
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:15am PT
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This winter’s project,
a Spitfire for racing
...getting there
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:18am PT
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Those fences are nice, Reilly.
Welding is one of those skills that I wished I learned. It's not too late, I guess. The stuff I could do... ...or redo.
Way cool, Bushman. Does it have a working gun?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:18am PT
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Bushie, I’d hate to see that beauty crash! I assume you buy the spinner?
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Aeriq
Sport climber
100-year Visitor
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:22am PT
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Banged out another 5.11 sport route with an East-side legend and Tom "paparazzi" Grundy:
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Bushman
climber
The state of quantum flux
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:23am PT
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Yes, along with engine, servos, receiver, linkages, etc,.
The love is in the building...and the racing.
They all have an expiration date printed in an unknown location, somewhere deep within the fuselage to be found eventually, metaphorically, eventually.
No guns...I used to have guns...
Popeye forearms, and lots of spinach, bitd.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 19, 2019 - 09:31am PT
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BTW, I’ve been in a real one as well as a P-38! 🤡
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
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Jan 19, 2019 - 10:13am PT
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Yes it is an 8" saw. Not common anymore. The arbor shaft is 5/8" with no woodruff key, just a straight shaft. After cleaning the bearings were smooth with no slack or runout. Great shape. The trunions and gears were gummed up and hard to move but after proper cleaning and lubrication they turned out to be smooth and tight. I was lucky. The saw blade was replaced with a 7 1/4" skill saw blade that was not true or flat anymore. 8" blades can still be had. I soaked all the rusty parts in vinegar and hit them with a wire wheel. I repainted all painted parts and after cleaning and sanding the top with some 800 grit, I put on a coat of wax. Boos block cream for cutting boards works like a charm.
Model no. is 103.22160. It was hard to find a copy of the users manual but I found it here: vintagemachinery.org
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
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Jan 19, 2019 - 10:31am PT
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BJ, I moved to Republic last year. No more restaurant work either. If you are in the area, stop by for a visit.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
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Jan 21, 2019 - 02:57pm PT
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Hey Wayne, that is book matched heaven.
Jim, I wasn't sure what you meant by book matched until I watched a video that used that technique. No it wasn't book matched. Those two knots and the grain just happened to be that way. It is just a single chunk of slab. I do want to try that though.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Jan 23, 2019 - 07:40pm PT
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I took this space in my attic...
And turned it into my own private exercise space....
Now all I gotta do is use it!
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Jan 24, 2019 - 03:31pm PT
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Nice workout space!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
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Jan 24, 2019 - 04:32pm PT
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I finished the saw I got from our Historian in Residence. Now all I need to do is get my shop wired for 220v. No, the saw motor is not one you can change to 110.
The saw is a beast. Craftsman calls it a 12" contractor saw. Direct drive, no belts. I think it is circa 1970s. The tilt crank handle was busted and the elevation crank was not as bad but still damaged. The knob to lock the tilt was stripped and just turned on it's shaft. I was able to find an original set of cranks and knobs on Ebay for cheap. I also scored the spoked handwheel crank to replace the elevation crank.
Steve said he hasn't used the saw in many years. The tilt and elevation mechanisms were pretty stiff. The shaft that the motor mount pivots on for elevation had come out of the bushing on one side and only needed to be moved back into position and re-tightened. I removed the top with all the mechanisms attached from the case to clean and inspect and lubricate. Everything looked good and after cleaning and oiling, everything moved like it should.
I reassembled everything and then cleaned the table top up and waxed it. No painting necessary. This should continue to be a well running workhorse. Thanks Steve.
In one month I went from one broken cheap-ass saw to three repaired and refurbished better than original table saws. 8", 10", and 12". I think I'm getting table saws wired. If anyone needs help fixing their saw, let me know.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Jan 24, 2019 - 09:13pm PT
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Thanks, Contractor.
I did about 96% of the work myself- the only thing I farmed out was the taping & finishing of the drywall. I like a smooth coat, and that's a skill I just have never developed to the degree that would satisfy me...and I have no intention to try and learn.
Opening up the space required modifying the trusses a bit- I built this addition largely myself, and the architect that drew up the plans with those trusses did some re-engineering so I could remove the back 'V' braces. It involved a bunch of framing and doubling up of the bottom chords of the trusses. It's prolly over-engineered, but the peace of mind is worth it.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 24, 2019 - 10:17pm PT
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Nice work, Ap!
I sure miss my 20” table saw but my 24” band saw suffices for logs and such.
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