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by BillVan
Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Cordless Power Tool Battery Prices
Replies: 26
Views: 6265

Re: Cordless Power Tool Battery Prices

Years ago I bought a DeWalt drill with two batteries, a charger and a carrying case for $89.00. To replace the batteries two years later the batteries were priced at $99.00. My opinion is that the battery prices are a scam. Once you are hooked into the tool the manufacturers have you (us) over a bar...
by BillVan
Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Special Purpose Tool Storage
Replies: 6
Views: 1798

Re: Special Purpose Tool Storage

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I store mine on the back wall of my garage, Take note that the jointer is the heaviest and may be difficult to store on a high shelf
Bill V
by BillVan
Sun Nov 13, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: new catalog
Replies: 5
Views: 777

new catalog

Got my new Shopsmith catalog yesterday and it seems to me that the company does not include the sanding disc, the drill chuck,a saw blade or the turning accessories including the lathe tool rest and the drive center and the cup center. In accessory package #1 they have the rip fence listed as an acc...
by BillVan
Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:44 am
Forum: Community
Topic: I have a friend (with a SS Mark V)
Replies: 32
Views: 6171

Re: I have a friend (with a SS Mark V)

It is called fiberGLASS for a reason. The fibers are actually glassfibers and the dust is extremely abrasive. If possible try to use very efficient dust collection and clean all dust after machining. Also glass dust is not good for your lungs. Causes cancers and other major lung problems. SAFETY FIR...
by BillVan
Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: facebook rejections
Replies: 6
Views: 648

Re: facebook rejections

This happened out of the blue. One day it was OK the next day problems. Same log in from my bookmarks as before.
Bill V
by BillVan
Sun Oct 09, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: Community
Topic: facebook rejections
Replies: 6
Views: 648

facebook rejections

Hi Gang
Lately I have not been able to get to any farcebook links posted on this or any other forums. When I click the farcebook link they want my E-Mail phone number so they can verify that it is really me. So little Mr Sugarcube will have to do without me!!!
Bill V
by BillVan
Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:56 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: SC Johnson Paste Wax
Replies: 89
Views: 17734

Re: SC Johnson Paste Wax

When I heard that Johnson's paste wax was going off the market I scored a new can at my local Ace Hardware. Because I am 82 years old I definitely have a life time supply.
Bill V
by BillVan
Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: How to Mount a Band Saw Blade Upside Down!
Replies: 10
Views: 3523

Re: How to Mount a Band Saw Blade Upside Down!

I have heard of this before But I have never experienced it. So I tried to turn a blade inside out and all I succeeded in doing is cutting my fingers.
Bill V
by BillVan
Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Belt Sander Tracking issue
Replies: 5
Views: 788

Re: Belt Sander Tracking issue

try to go to Nick Engler's website he has a video about the belt sander repair and assembly https://www.workshopcompanion.com/
Bill V
by BillVan
Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Stiff Lock down to the rail
Replies: 6
Views: 676

Re: Stiff Lock down to the rail

there is also the possibility that the wedge locks threads have been damaged and that makes it difficult to turn the handle. The wedges are a softer metal than the threaded rod and are easily damaged. The good news is that they are not expensive. When you replace them lubricate threaded rod and the ...