Vika/Altocraft made another model (2 in 1) of that folding table. It was longer and didn’t have the wheels.

https://www.rona.ca/en/2-in-1-workbench-and-scaffold-68125151

The top is made from 1/2 inch mdf and isn’t really solid enough for any serious work. I replaced the top with 1/2 inch plywood and its better. You also need to make sure that…[Read more]

OMG… he actually bent both bars on his roof rack

wbembrid wrote:Short simple, cheap … possible brilliant:

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Thanks for posting this. It’s a really good idea. Just n…[Read more]

More about table saw safety… what kickback looks like with slow motion

The original idea for the sawstache on the boot came from a Festool Owner’s Group post that was referenced here

https://bethepro.com/forums/topic/my-bosch-axial-glide-mods/page/3/

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/kapex-dust-collection-modification/?topicseen

I took the Bosch boot off and taped the sawstache on the…[Read more]

This is the sawstache bent to shape. It has the fastcap 1/2 inch double sided tape added. The taped edge fits inside the Bosch dust chute (I’ve taken the Bosch dust shroud off the chute)

montreal_woodworks wrote:I upgraded from the Kapex boot to a sawstache

I switched to the sawstache too. For me this works a lot better when you have to cut 2×4 and 2x6s.

I took the Bosch dust boot off and used the taller sawstache (leftover from the 4100 mods). The sawstache has a lip that fits inside the dust chute. I used fastcap double sided…[Read more]

Another issue I have is the dust collection porting. Between the shroud and the outlet there is a tight right angle bend with a small diameter outlet. I’m running a 1 1/2 HP Delta DC with 4″ PVC mains stepped to 2 1/2″ to the saw. That 2 1/2″ needs to be further stepped to about 1″ dia at the saw. I feel that this has the effect of reducing…

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Dust extractor testing

Link to the article -> http://www.toolboxbuzz.com/head-to-head/best-dust-extractors-head-to-head/

Another reminder about being safe using a table saw (even using a Sawstop in this case). I admit to not always using the second push stick but I’m going to make it a new habit

Star Wars high chair.

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:

Kamster wrote:
On my Axial glide the non-removable light grey plastic piece puts the LED light into contact with the clear plastic blade guard and prevents it from pivoting correctly

Could you file it down a bit so it would clear the guard?

Hadn’t thought about that… I’ll have to measure and check. The removable black…[Read more]

Just a note to check your 10 inch axial glide before beginning on the LED mod.

My 10 incher doesn’t have the removable black plastic piece that can be unscrewed from the front edge of the blade guard (procedure starts at 2:39 of the video)

On my Axial glide the non-removable light grey plastic piece puts the LED light into contact with the clear…[Read more]

GTokley wrote:I have calculator like thing called a Veapod. It was given to me by Great Grandma. I have had along time. I the instructions are missing some pages that were when I got. I remember showing to my Grandpa. He didn’t know much about it.

My grandfather had one of these years ago. Don’t know where it went though

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And another price increase is coming from Festool on March 1 for Canadians. I’ll keep buying the Makita and Bosch boxes

When I’ve needed to use GRK screws, I’ve managed to save some dollars by getting Lowes to price match and then get the extra 10% off

JimDaddyO wrote:and to go with the one above, the video he uses part of on the intermission. Framers ought to get a kick out of this one.

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Canadian Tire is nothing like Harbour Freight. Princess Auto and Harbour Freight would be equivalents. Same industrial rubber/plastic smell in certain sections of the store.

Canadian Tire is an odd combination of house brand tools (that are re-brands of inexpensive/cheap tools), name brand tools (Bosch, Dewalt but not the high end lines),…[Read more]

Boschmanbrian wrote:

Kamster wrote:
Hit Lowes today to see if I could get the Bosch heated jacket.

A miracle occurred. My local Lowes was happy to put in an order for a large Bosch jacket. No problems, no complaints from Lowes. I didn’t even have to go to the service desk. Took the flyer straight to a checkout and it was processed in 2 m…

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