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But do ya think that might change the designed air flow patterns? Could be didn't really think about that but frankly I don't think that extra ventilation would be a bad thing for these machines mine get quite warm while using them. Not hot just warm and some extra ventilation might alleviate some ...

Both of those machines will cleanup real nice. The Greenie motor probably just needs some TLC, clean it, replace bearings, check the speed control for proper operation and whether the teeth on the pork chop are worn or not. If they are they can be salvage most times and there are posts here that wil...

If anyone is interested in those magnetic strips for holding tools, Harbor Freight has 18" magnetic strips on sale Fri, Sat, and Sun for $4.00 at their retail stores. Thank you sir for that heads up I guess I have to make a Harbor run and get some as I have been thinking of getting some of tho...

My condolences to you as well. I have to go say my goodbyes on Sunday to my Uncle who is in his final days of terminal cancer. Not looking forward to it but he really wants to see us and he wants me to take some pictures of him with his wife and daughter/granddaughter. On the subject of CA glue fini...

Nice score JP that is going to make some nice projects for sure. Workbench was my first thought when I saw the first pics!

Sweet idea Ed why didn't I think of that?

That sure is a purty plane almost too purty to use! The wood looks beautiful as well.

Lowes carries a full line of third party pocket hole screws now in quantity. The big advantage of the pocket hole screw joinery is that you get instant gratification i.e. you don't have to wait for glue to cure. But if you want to really make your project strong add some glue to those pocket hole jo...

[quote="JPG40504"]IMHO those dings are not something to worry about. They will not cause any malfunction. They are an open door to rust, but keeping them waxed will prevent that! The bench tubes are not 'functional' other than as a spacer. So polish them, wax them and use em!] Couldn't agr...

I think it is an awesome idea and prototype. It completely removes the problem I always ave of getting the SPT perfectly lined up with the headstock. When I used to turn wrenches professionally I broke some universal joints on many occasions using different size ratchets and to be honest the torque ...