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by algale
Sat Jul 13, 2024 1:20 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: DC 3300 upgraded to DC 6000
Replies: 8
Views: 8248

Re: DC 3300 upgraded to DC 6000

JPG wrote: Fri Jul 12, 2024 10:00 pm Blower in the planer????
Yep. It has a quite a powerful fan that actively ejects the chips.
by algale
Fri Jul 12, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: DC 3300 upgraded to DC 6000
Replies: 8
Views: 8248

Re: DC 3300 upgraded to DC 6000

I don't think that should happen. Is the seal between the DC6000 motor and the fan vent installed correctly?? When I connect my DW735 planer to my DC3300, I generally leave the dust collector off (at least until I turn the planer off). The blower in the planer is powerful enough to send the chips an...
by algale
Fri Jun 14, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Make or Buy?
Replies: 26
Views: 40485

Re: Make or Buy?

Nice job!
by algale
Thu May 23, 2024 6:20 am
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Planing laminated boards with CF in between?
Replies: 7
Views: 3501

Re: Planing laminated boards with CF in between?

I think both the epoxy and the carbon fiber would be exceedingly tough on steel planer blades. I expect carbide might stand up better but I a not certain and if it were me I would talk to the manufacturer before making the investment. Considering that most finished tillers aren't perfectly straight ...
by algale
Wed May 08, 2024 10:13 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Guitar Resto-Mod underway
Replies: 52
Views: 67561

Re: Guitar Resto-Mod underway

Nice job on the guitar! Knowing you made it should make it all the more enjoyable to play!!
by algale
Wed May 01, 2024 6:54 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Anyone making a Mother's Day gift?
Replies: 5
Views: 11012

Re: Anyone making a Mother's Day gift?

She will be very happy!
by algale
Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Guitar Resto-Mod underway
Replies: 52
Views: 67561

Re: Guitar Resto-Mod underway

Nice work!
by algale
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Guitar Resto-Mod underway
Replies: 52
Views: 67561

Re: Guitar Resto-Mod underway

Progressing nicely!
by algale
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: Guitar Resto-Mod underway
Replies: 52
Views: 67561

Re: Guitar Resto-Mod underway

Building a guitar is an ambition I have in my retirement, which is rapidly approaching!!
by algale
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Repair
Topic: Belt Sander Question
Replies: 16
Views: 47465

Re: Belt Sander Question

...And the belt tracks closer to the platen without flapping... Congratulations. Did CS help to solve this? Going back to your original question here, are you saying that the belt is still not in contact with the platen when tensioned but not sanding? Mine is much different than that, it is in firm...