Mike's Blog at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:46:24 GMT This happened to me http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/16632 A friend of mine stopped by the other day and he we wanted to try out the new raised panel router bit, we were going to try a few light passes before the final pass, the bit is Freud Quadra Bit, nice bit. Well anyways plugged everything after everything was secured, bit was tightened in collet. I then started the router up and all of sudden I heard a noise, went to power off the switch and before you know it the bit had worked itself out of the collet and went flying across the room, bounced on the floor a couple of times, The good news was neither of us got hurt, the bit never touched the fence or the table, just made a small scratch on the inside of the plate. So the next time you tightened those bits down make sure you take a good look.

This was the first time this ever happened to me. It happened so fast, I count my blessings…....

Mike

]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:46:24 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/16632 Mike Mike Happy St Patricks Day to all LJ's http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/14578 Tomorrow is St. Patricks Day, and I have to leave early and am now sure if I will be able to log on early, so wanted to wish all LJ’s a great day….. Now it is time to build something green!

:)

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:09:30 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/14578 Mike Mike Dust Collection for Router Table http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/13109 I would like to build my own dust collection system for the underside of my router table. Any suggestions drawings pictures of ones that you have built. Also is it better to have the dust port directly underneath the router or to the back like on Norm Abrams table. Also should I stay with 4” or go smaller. I want to capture as much dust as possible.

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:04:03 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/13109 Mike Mike Downdraft Cabinet Plan http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/12300 Anyone have a good downdraft cabinet plan for a Router Table. I was going to build one.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:02:24 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/12300 Mike Mike Craftsman Vintage Table Saw http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11578 I have an old Craftsman Vintage Table Saw, with Cast Iron Top, any ideas on how much it would be worth?
I need the space that is why I am thinking of selling it.

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:30:03 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11578 Mike Mike My New Tablesaw http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11383 I came really close to not purchasing the Sawstop, but in the end I ended up today going down to pick up the new PCS by Sawstop. It was pure safety for me and it was a quality tool. I will have to re-arragne my shop. I would of included a picture but this looks a little more complicated than I thought. Maybe I got the new Tablesaw on my mind. \

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:18:12 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11383 Mike Mike Extension Table / Fence http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11230 Any good recommendations for extension table and fence to use on a SS, that is if you decided not to purchase ext table and fence.

Thanks, Mike

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:23:16 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11230 Mike Mike Sawstop Trunnion System http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11229 I know a lot of you guys out there have the SS. I am the kind of person that would prefer a one piece trunnion system. I noticed that they made a lot of change between the Industrial and the Proffessional
Series in their Cabinet saw line-up. I am looking at both of the diagrams from the manuals and the Industrial appears to that much stronger, more like the Unisaw. Any of your feedback on the trunnin system would help.

Thanks, Mike

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:19:14 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11229 Mike Mike Delta New Unisaw #1: Delta New Unisaw http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11128 I have been shopping for a top quality saw and I was leaning Sawstop because of the Safety Feature,
but I must say that I did have a chance to look over really well this time the new Unisaw by Delta. I was very impressed with the saw. To begin, they did redeisgn a new mobile base for the which is just as beefy as the
table board. I like the fact the Trunnion System was a single cast iron system, the bevel guage which can be adjusted in the front. dual front cranks, they worked pretty smooth to me. They seemed to really do their homework on the dust collection as well, at least the hose on the back of the dust port fits securly and you don’t have to use any duct tape. I checked out the tool free split guard design, and played around with the riving knive adjustment for thru and non thru cuts, the anti-kickback pawls that can be added or removed. I really liked the blade guard because I think it was a dramatic improvement over the old style. And finally I liked the Marathon Motor. I own some Delta / Dewalt equipment and never had any issues with it. Plus if I choose to purchase this saw. Of course the only thing missing is the brake, if Unisaw had put sometype of a braking system on their saw I bet it would outsell the Sawstop. Again if your thinking of buying a new saw you have to take a look at the new Unisaw.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:13:51 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11128 Mike Mike Tablesaws http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11077 As you know I have been shoping and researching tablesaws for some time now. It just so happens that Powermatic has a deal on the PM2000 and I believe the New Unisaw will follow. I talked to a lot of guys and they all agree that the new Unisaw is probably the best table saw out their on the market, except for the fact that there is no braking mechanism to stop the blade. The new Unisaw comes close to the Industrial Sawstop in size. I like the fact that some of the componets are made in the US. Unisaw will be coming out with their promotions soon. So for all you guys that either have a Powermatic, JET, Unisaw would you have purchased the Sawstop instead?

]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:58:15 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/11077 Mike Mike New Unisaw or Sawstop http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/10981 Ok, I just got back from getting my hands on the new Proffessional Cabinet Tablesaw by the folks from SAWSTOP. I must say that this saw is built like a tank, it is truely amazing saw. I had the opportunity
to look at the new Unisaw as well, another good saw. But if you want safety, it is SAWSTOP all the way.
The T-fence system just glides along the rails with very little effort. I should have one in about a month or less.

]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:34 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/10981 Mike Mike Tablesaw #1: New Unisaw or Sawstop http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/10918 I had a chance to stop in today to the nearest store that carried the New Delta Unisaw. I looked it all over and was really impressed with this new saw. It looks like Delta did their homework on this one. Does anyone own the new Unisaw and if so how do you like it? I know it doesn’t have the brake system on it like the Sawstop. With the sawstop if you change blades, you will have to check the distance between the brake and the blade and then re-adjust it necessary. If I want Safety it will be SAWSTOP, if not it would be the Unisaw. Appreciate any feedback that you might have.

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:52:03 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/10918 Mike Mike Article http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/10822 I have been shopping for a new table saw and came across this article. So check it out.

http://www.meganandmurray.com/2009/08/this-rigidsteel-city-table-saw-can-kill-you.html

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:59:16 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/10822 Mike Mike Roll Top Desk http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/8427 I am looking for plans for a roll top desk. I have 3 remaining pieces left of a an old roll top desk and would like rebuild the entire desk. So if anyone has one from their projects on roll top desk and is willing to share that would be fantastic.

Thank you….... Mike

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:20:30 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/8427 Mike Mike Which Universal Mobile Base? http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/8322 Any suggestions on a good heavy duty Mobile Base? Looking for a good mobile base that will handle up to 1000 lbs.

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:27:13 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/8322 Mike Mike Cabinet help for Router Table http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/7848 Thinking about building myself a custom cabinet for my router table. Wanted to ask the preferred method.
I have seen tung & groove approach and also pocket hole joinery system. Seems pretty strong. Let me first tell you my table that I plan on building will be 20” X 43”, it will be made a cabinet grade plywood. Any suggestions or pictures would be great….........

Thanks everyone!

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:09:48 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/Wood_Chuck/blog/7848 Mike Mike