capacitor
Check out places that do electric motor repair. If it's available, they'll know. If there's a way to use an alternate, they'll also know.
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Saws
I agree on the older Craftsman Contractor Saws. I have one with a Biesmeyer fence on it, it's great and accurate. General is good, so is Delta, so is Grizzly. ...
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by hcbph
Use a stapler
Rent a compressor & stapler. It'll do a better job and won't take won't take all your money for something you may not use again.
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answersupdated about 15 years ago by hcbph
tool quality
This is one time where "you get what you pay for" applies. Bought a clip-head nailer. First one lasted 3 days, 2d one made it a week. Gave up on it. I have ab...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by hcbph
Robertson bits
Check out McFeeley's, if they don't have what you want, I don't think it exists. Here's a webpage: http://store.yahoo.com/squaredrive/driver-bits---hand-drive...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by hcbph
Magna
Magna is the original company that made the shopsmith. My try them and see if they can steer you somewhere. Other idea is try searching via Google or other sear...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by hcbph
Routers - Fixed or Plunge?
I do furniture restoration and repair, having done it for over 30 years. Last count, I think I have about 9 or 10 routers. 3 are new on the shelf in case one of...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
Craftsman Compressor
In my opinion, the best use for an oil-less compressor is where they have to be set at odd angles. Things like a shingling compressor, that kind of situation. O...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
Tuning Fork
That's a new one on me. If he ever explains it, I'ld love to see what he says it's supposed to do.
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
radial saw
If ***** (the selling company name keeps switching to *, just so you know) don't carry them, take one to a tool or motor repair shop. Bet they're probably a comm...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
Crown Molding Instalation
ZoeyAssuming you are planning on mitering the corners, the same methods are used whether a power miterbox or by hand materbox. Assuming your corners are 'actuall...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
One Ince Tongue & Wedge Groove Joint
Couple of ideas on this. Check out Feb 2004 issue of Woodworkers Journal for idea on a 'shop built' jig or Tenoning Jig.
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
Rubber ate through wood!!!!!
I'm assuming it was some form of plasticiser that leached out of the plastic, assuming it's not true rubber. It's a solvent/catalyst used in making plastics. No...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
How to Build Closet Shelves
Just received the Feb issue of Family Handyman and there's an article on 'Maximize your closet'. Might give you some alternate ideas on what you could build.
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
Hand Rail is loose & holes in plaster
AltereagleJust saw your question. The house was owned by an older couple that had not had kids there for 30-40 years. Unfortunately the screws only went maybe 1...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
Crown Molding Mitre (to Right/Left or Not)??
I have a small exterior fence I add to my mitersaw. This I use for crown molding, bottom against the saw fence, top against this one. How far forward of the reg...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
router/plywood
Sure. Score the final cut line to reduce tearout. Insure your edge guide and bit are tight. Depending on how wide and deep you're cutting, take it in steps (a ...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
Thought I had my answer.... Hydraulics
I've seen devices before that will raise and lower a TV in a cabinet. Might something like that suit your needs? I think I've seen them before in the back pages...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
total re-wire
Bette GI bought a 1916 2 story back in 1987. They had replaced the fusebox and cut all the wiring in the basement and replaced the knob-and-tube with sheathed el...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by hcbph
