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My very first project was completed today. It was a learning experience on so many levels. The construction was basic plywood 3/8 I believe. I grabbed a squirrel cage blower laying around the fire hall, and wired it to a digital timer switch. The blower is encased in 1/4 plywood. Everything is on casters, and the blower is detachable.

I was able to use my table saw, router, and band saw for the first time since getting started. It was a blast to build, and the fellas from the local volunteer fire dept. helped tremendously.

The final picture is one to remind me that I will never make the same mistake again. I had removed the riving knife to cut the plywood. My blade is thin kerf, and the knife was binding the wood. Well when I was cutting a pice of the 1/4 ply it kicked back and went over the blade. I honestly thought I had really cut myself wide open. This was a hard lesson to learn. I've been sore all day long. Never ever again will I make that mistake.

Matt in Tennessee

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As a Volunteer Fire Chief I say good job!! Anything that will help the dept. I'm sure is appreciated.
 

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Thanks so much. I made a couple of other items to help the dept. We needed a way to get the battery charger and the air compressor around.
 

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Hi Matt. We are part of a small firehall and are currently exploring building our own dryer. Could we get some measurement from you? or a set of plan. It would sure help our hall. Thanks Chief Dave
 
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