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Welcome to LumberJocks – The best woodworking community anywhere!
I look forward to seeing your posts and projects.

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-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Hello Dick,

Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be a rewarding and enriching part of your woodworking journey.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

Welcome to LJ’s.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. †

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Welcome Dick. You have found the right place for woodworking. A great group of people willing to help. Looking forward to see your projects and comments. Work safe in the shop and don’t forget to use pushsticks.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

Welcome to LumberJocks – enjoy the community.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.

Hi All,

Thanks for the kind words and encouragement. Will get a better picture of myself eventually. Since I do all the picture taking in my family I seldom get my picture taken. Sound familiar?

Two questions to start with.

1. I bought a Steel City Band saw like Gary K’s. Gary did a great job showing how he added a riser block to it. That is what attracted me to this site. I am still waiting for my riser block kit. However, my question is about removal of the bolt that holds the band saw top to the bottom. I can get at the nut with a 30 mm socket, but not at the top of the bolt. A crescent wrench wont fit in there. Must I find a 30 mm flat wrench Or is there another way?

2. A 1/4” blade came with the Steel City band saw. When I use it there are marks left behind in the cut that I must use a scraper followed by a stationary belt sander to get them out. So if I want an 1/16” thick strip [for laminating] it looks like I must saw off about an 1/8” thick piece. Is this typical? Is there an aftermarket blade that would do a better job?

-- It isn't as easy as the demos make it seem.

Welcome to LumberJocks….It will be a great resource for you and your projects There are allot of great people here willing to help…...have fun….

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

Welcome to Lumberjocks . This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ’s as much as I do.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Welcome to Lumberjocks. The projects are an inspiration, the information is priceless and the people are supportive. The only problem is, the site can get addictive.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa