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  1. Were you able to test it? Post some pics!
  2. Is this it? Woodhaven Router Plane Sled Google "router sled" and you can find dozens of DIY solutions.
  3. One thing scrollsaws are great for is cutting thin stock. Double bevel marquetry is actually easy when you use a scrollsaw. David Marks from the TV show "Wood Works" mentions it on his website. David's site David and me with my first inlay ever.
  4. My wife wanted to do something in the garage with me, so I sent her to a scrollsaw class at Woodcraft. She loved it. She also ended up wanting the same scrollsaw they had. Now she owns the most expensive piece of equipment in my garage, a Dewalt DW788. It's a really nice mid-priced scrollsaw. You can find them on Craigslist as cheap as $150 if you are patient. I wasn't and I paid retail, but she's happy and I can get back to buying tools for myself.
  5. Jeremyp, did you get the planer? Post a pic if you did. Also, you wouldn't happen to be in Texas, would you?
  6. LOL ... yeah, my garage is a little different than most. My wife actually helped me paint it.
  7. I've gotten into building speakers so I decided to get myself a few clamps. Amazon had a great sale on Jet parallel clamps about a month ago and I bought a few. That's when I realized I had no place to put them. My older Rockler pipe clamps were "stored" on the garage floor. The solution was a wall mounted clamp rack made from scrap plywood and 1x4 pine. A dozen gussets, paint and a few lag screws later, I have this hanging on my garage wall. Now I need something for all of my smaller clamps.
  8. Thanks for all of the info! I guess I should have given more background. My son is 10 years old and this was his first guitar. He was wanting to do something fun with it so he wanted to do something like EVH's guitar. The guitar is a beater at the moment, so I don't want to sink too much into it.
  9. I'm looking for a tremolo for one of my son's guitars. I came across this on ebay and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it. Ebay link to cheap "Floyd Rose" knock off Any comments?
  10. I love laminated pieces. I'll be sure to check back for the pics.
  11. You're going to like that bandsaw. I was wondering if anyone here was going to snag one. $99 would have been killer, but even $149 is good for that saw. I posted about replacing the guide bearings on it's big brother, the 22401. It's MUCH nicer now. Craftsman 22401 guide bearing replacement.
  12. The OE bearing didn't have a slot. Actually, Carter sells the replacement bearings for their 2300 series for $8.25 each. Part # BRG-38 Carter Parts List for 2300 series conversion kit
  13. Yep, standard size: Bore: 8mm Diameter: 22mm Width: 7mm The bearings I used were 608-2RS ABEC7. I have 4 extras, so I'll probably tear one apart to compare them to the originals. The originals have a stamped metal seal. That's the weak point of these bearings. All would be fine if they did their job ... seal. The thrust bearing actually saw action and spun the seal off on the first time the blade touched it. It's a common problem with this model saw. Luckily I know a few dozen people that own the same saw and I planned ahead. I bought the new bearings before I bought the saw.
  14. I recently bought the Sears Craftsman 22401 14" Bandsaw. I love the saw, but had a problem. If you haven't replaced your guide bearings yet, be prepared to. I had a grand total of maybe 10 minutes on my new 22401 when it started slinging grease. I hope this helps someone. Metal seal completely gone Use the 22401's included hex wrench for removal Everything will be reused except for the bearing itself The biggest lump of grease left by the bearings All of the bearings are removed in the same fashion The tube of 10 new bearings were bought on Ebay. Reuse the hardware including the sleeve Reassemble in reverse order All I have to do is replace the bottom bearings and I'll be done!
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