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by rlkeeney
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:16 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'
Replies: 2365
Views: 3151557

Re: Heads Up - Bargain 'available'

Not working might be something simple. If it were closer, I would need to check it out.
https://staugustine.craigslist.org/tls/ ... 31305.html
by rlkeeney
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Anybody Using a Microjig
Replies: 22
Views: 1662

Re: Anybody Using a Microjig

I have the original version of the Grr-ripper with accessories and consider it money well spent.
by rlkeeney
Fri Dec 22, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Scrollsawing - need your opinions
Replies: 10
Views: 10698

Re: Scrollsawing - need your opinions

I ended up purchasing the Jet 22” scroll saw with foot pedal and table. Got through Woodcraft in a Black Friday sale for 20% off. It’s really nice. Couldn’t be happier! https://jettools.com/jwss-22b-22-scroll-saw-with-foot-switch Excellent! Now go check out Scroll Saw Village: https://www.scrollsaw...
by rlkeeney
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:36 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Glue-joining of Cutoff Pieces for Lumber Recovery
Replies: 26
Views: 50036

Re: Glue-joining of Cutoff Pieces for Lumber Recovery

The end-grain butt joint starts at 4:13, but you should watch it all if you haven't seen it. https://youtu.be/Wmw5rayNIV4?si=iNGJ7neF1Q67tC0Z I tested this with two small pieces of hardwood. I could not break the joint. I clamped one end in a vise and beat it with a 16oz hammer, and it didn't break....
by rlkeeney
Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:07 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Scrollsawing - need your opinions
Replies: 10
Views: 10698

Re: Scrollsawing - need your opinions

I highly recommend the Pegas Scroll saw. I have owned four scroll saws, starting with an AMT cast iron saw that took pined blades. I quickly learned that pined blades would not do, and I modified the saw to use standard pinless blades. I used it for many years without an issue. I then bought a used ...
by rlkeeney
Sun Oct 22, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 4055

Re: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade

Do you mean you have the Saw Blade Table Insert shown on the left in the picture in my last post or do you have the Disk Sanding Table Insert shown on the right? The one with the longer slot is actually the Saw Blade Table Insert. If that is the case and you want to have the extra space at the infe...
by rlkeeney
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 4055

Re: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade

Thank you!

It looks like I need the hub upgrade if I want to use the disk sander with dust collection. I have the insert with the long slot.
by rlkeeney
Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 4055

Re: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade

What is the advantage of the 520-style hub on a sanding disk? If there is any.
by rlkeeney
Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 4055

Re: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade

jsburger wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:51 am The 500 to 510 or 520 upgrade kit from SS contains the longer hub to upgrade the sanding disk. So yes it can be done.
Another thing I did not get when I bought my used upgrade. :mad:
by rlkeeney
Fri Oct 20, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade
Replies: 16
Views: 4055

Sanding Disk Hub Upgrade

Can the sanding disk that came with the 500 be upgraded to the hubs that come with the 520?