I received a couple of deliveries today as well as picked up a good deal from a seller on Craig’s List.
The first delivery was from LV, a new woodworking knife (I lost my last one), their new mini shoulder plane and their new pocket marking guage. I am going to post reivews for two out of the three items. I quickly went to the shop to use the new tools while I waited for my next two deliveries.
A couple hours later the frieght truck arrives with my new Rikon Bandsaw, oh happy day, that is until I see the damaged corner of the box :o( I made the delivery guy cut open the box, but we could find no damage, just some dented in styrofoam. I made him document the damage on the shipping bill anyway just in case I find something later. I even got lift gate service and didn’t have to pay for it :o) My buddy came over and we moved the box from the driveway into the garage.
Next I jumped into the truck to go look at a Grizzly Dust Collector a guy was selling on CL, model G8027, which is a perfect size for my small shop and needs. He listed the price at $100, but dropped it to $75 when he explained that is has a brand new motor, but he has not connected the new motor or used it since then. When I arrived at his place, the new motor was missing the on\off switch and power cord. He took another $25 off the price, so now it is only $50, fine with me I say. He provided a money back guarantee if it doesn’t work, can’t beat that. He was a very kind and honest man, it was a pleasure meeting and doing business with him.
When I got home, my third delivery of the day showed up, a new mobile base assy for the bandsaw. I quickly set out to cut a piece of plywood for the platform for the mobile base. I then assembled the bottom cabinet for the bandsaw and mounted it to the mobile base assy.
Tomorrow, my friend is coming over to help mount the bandsaw to the lower cabinet assy. Then I can spend the rest of the day finishing with the bandsaw assembly and alignment. Then plug it in for a smoke test ;o)
All in all, it was a good wood working day!
-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"
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nmkidd
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posted 14 days ago
Congrats on all your new goodies…......I foresee more sawdust everywhere!
-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!
RBWoodworker
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posted 14 days ago
That’s great!! I love days like those.. new tools in the shop and you can’t sleep because your thinking how cool they are..lol
-- Randall Child
a1Jim
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posted 14 days ago
Toys toys and more toys enjoy all those goodies.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
ken90712
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posted 13 days ago
Ahhh Pat, sounds like a good day indeed! I got my new Bandsaw dialed in last weekend. It is the most time I spent tuning a bandsaw, but WOW what a differance! Glad all is well and we will call you when we head down to your area. Drinks at the Gas Lamp district perhaps?
Be cool
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
mmh
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posted 13 days ago
WoW! Sounds like you had an early Christmas! This should keep you busy, busy, busy! Looking forward to your projects that evolve!
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
rtb
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posted 13 days ago
Pat, just be careful that you don’t cut yourself.
-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "
MedicKen
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posted 13 days ago
Merry Christmas indeed. Nice job on finding the DC. I have a lot of good things about the Rikon and I think it will be different with you. I am really interested in the small shoulder plane and how it works out. Keep us updated. Thanks again for the time we spent together at the wood show, hopefully we can get together again soon.
-- My job is to give my kids things to discuss with their therapist....medic20447@gmail.com
Scott Bryan
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posted 13 days ago
Wow, three tools in one day!! That is enough to give you adrenaline overload since it is always exciting to get even one new tool in the shop.
Have fun and post some pictures for us to see.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
NBeener
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posted 12 days ago
Huge congrats on the new hardware.
My HF 2HP DC, Wynn Cartridge Filter, AND Grizzly G0555X bandsaw all arrived on Friday.
But I take a different approach.
Like wood, I feel they should acclimate to the ambient conditions before I tear into them.
Or am I just tired, lazy, and overly-tasked with other—FAR less important—stuff??
Make ya’ a deal, though: when we get ‘em all set up … I’ll show you mine if you show me yours :-)
-- -- Neil