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by JPG
Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:10 pm
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: Universal lathe tool rest with lift assist
Replies: 4
Views: 190

Re: Universal lathe tool rest with lift assist

IMHO get a second spacer regardless.
by JPG
Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Sliding the headstock easier
Replies: 10
Views: 10657

Re: Sliding the headstock easier

The Mark VII wedge locks operate similarly to the current Mark V 5xx/7 vintage. Only difference from a Mark 5/ V 500 is the wing nut is replaced by the lever.
by JPG
Sun Jun 29, 2025 4:49 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Lost One of Our Great Contributors
Replies: 6
Views: 217

Re: Lost One of Our Great Contributors

Well said! IMHO 'arguing' is not what a disagreement is about. It is the lack of common understanding. The purpose of the 'argument' is to reconcile the different understandings. In order to be successful the both participants ears must be operating correctly while they themselves speak(multitasking...
by JPG
Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:11 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Shopsmith repair location in SoCal
Replies: 4
Views: 140

Re: Shopsmith repair location in SoCal

Sorta like seeking a Wankel motor mechanic.
by JPG
Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:45 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Dado blade
Replies: 17
Views: 731

Re: Dado blade

JPG said "impossible" as a response to an earlier post but unfortunately several intervening posts occurred thus it being being interpreted as sarcasm of the intervening posts.(stop dado) Everything RF said above is spot on(IMO). IF I understand the original post the task is truly a job fo...
by JPG
Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:36 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Dado blade
Replies: 17
Views: 731

Re: Dado blade

;) Impossible
by JPG
Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:45 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Dado blade
Replies: 17
Views: 731

Re: Dado blade

Why is a discussion re through cut occurring? The OP said 1/4" (deep).

Missing is the inability of a circular saw to cut a square corner. A circular saw cuts an arc with a plunge cut.
by JPG
Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Gallery of Restorations
Replies: 311
Views: 586445

Re: Gallery of Restorations

NIce job!!!!





Now about the speed changer crank location. OEM is nice but, relocation is better.
by JPG
Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:08 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Dado blade
Replies: 17
Views: 731

Re: Dado blade

A dado creates a groove. What you are describing (1/4 x 1.5 x 3) is not a groove.

Seems to me a job for the SS router bits in drill press mode. The fence can provide the straight edges, the quill feed the ability to plunge rout, the main table provides support.