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Spent a good amount of time in the shop today. Had to move a whole table full of stuff so I could get to where I needed to in order to finish up the DC piping. Finished up all the DC piping. Just need a few more fittings to finish up some end connections, and those should be delivered on Monday. All but one machine is located in its final place, except one that will be put back in place after I finish up the DC connections at that spot. Got the last light hung on the ceiling. Air cleaner has been hung up. Did a little work on the air compressor - extended a drain valve out so that I don't have to tip it and reach under it to drain it.
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Didn't get into the shop on Saturday, but did on Sunday. Jointer, planer, and table saw are all dialed in, hooked up, and fully operational!!!! I jointed and planed some 2x4's that will be the framework of a workbench and even had my first glue-up of the new shop - a couple pieces of 2x4 to form the one leg the bench will need. (How do you get a workbench to stand on one leg? The back and one side will be attached the wall.)
I also wired up some LED strip lighting to provide a little bit more light under the row of white cabinets I previously installed. That will be where the bench is going. I will be finishing up wiring them once the switch I ordered for it arrives - which should be today. Most of the pieces I need to finish the final bits of my dust collection setup should also be delivered today.
And I finally got the blind bearing out from the one end of the motor casing for my radial arm saw. I returned the blind bearing puller I purchased that was far from being the size advertised and went in search of another option. Instead of ordering another puller set, I decided to try something I saw in a Youtube video while I was searching. And, wow, did it work! I had the old bearing out in just a few minutes. Haven't started putting it all back together yet as I still need to order a new Klixon - someone had removed it from my saw and I'd rather have the projection in place, even though it is unlikely that I'll ever run the saw for long enough periods to trip it.
I also wired up some LED strip lighting to provide a little bit more light under the row of white cabinets I previously installed. That will be where the bench is going. I will be finishing up wiring them once the switch I ordered for it arrives - which should be today. Most of the pieces I need to finish the final bits of my dust collection setup should also be delivered today.
And I finally got the blind bearing out from the one end of the motor casing for my radial arm saw. I returned the blind bearing puller I purchased that was far from being the size advertised and went in search of another option. Instead of ordering another puller set, I decided to try something I saw in a Youtube video while I was searching. And, wow, did it work! I had the old bearing out in just a few minutes. Haven't started putting it all back together yet as I still need to order a new Klixon - someone had removed it from my saw and I'd rather have the projection in place, even though it is unlikely that I'll ever run the saw for long enough periods to trip it.
"That's the damnest thing I ever did see" ME TOO wow
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Even after seeing it in the video, I wasn't fully convinced it would work. But it did!
My father, the jack of all trades, can fix anything type of guy, had never even heard of that one.
That's a neat trick.
I’ve heard of using grease in an old John Deere cylinder to free the piston, but never extended the idea to something like this. Wow.
Yes I have heard of using grease in a similar manner, hydraulic pressure can move a lot.
That's really cool, gotta remember that one!
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The power of hydraulics and fluid. You can compress air but not liquid. That was a pretty slick trick. I have seen engines get hydro locked with oil or fuel so bad that you couldn't turn them over.
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Yeah, I've heard of using grease, but didn't want to make a potential mess (nor do I have any grease on hand right now). It was definitely pretty slick and cleanup was nothing - I used a dental pick to easily pull out the compressed paper towel.
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Been in the shop a little bit here and there lately.
I finished up running 2x4's through jointer/planer/table saw and made a frame work for a workbench that will be attached to the wall. Got to use my new to me Domino joiner for assembling it. I foresee this tool getting a lot of use...
Mounted to wall w/ a leg in the one corner. Went with an angled leg so it was less in the way.
Started the top - glued two pieces of 3/4" plywood together, for a 1 1/2" top. I try to do work surfaces of at least 1 1/2" in the shop - makes for better work surfaces. Will get trimmed out with ash on the edges and formica on top. I ordered the formica today and it's expected to be delivered in a week - free shipping from Home Depot.
The work surface on this will be at about 40" - a good height for me to stand at and do the kind of work I will use this bench for without having to stoop.
And just a little more cleanup work and I can start reassembling the RAS. With the delivery of a new Klixon (thermal reset switch) today, I finally have everything I need to get this into the reassembly stage. I do plan to build a new base for it very soon - before I start putting it all back together.
I finished up running 2x4's through jointer/planer/table saw and made a frame work for a workbench that will be attached to the wall. Got to use my new to me Domino joiner for assembling it. I foresee this tool getting a lot of use...
Mounted to wall w/ a leg in the one corner. Went with an angled leg so it was less in the way.
Started the top - glued two pieces of 3/4" plywood together, for a 1 1/2" top. I try to do work surfaces of at least 1 1/2" in the shop - makes for better work surfaces. Will get trimmed out with ash on the edges and formica on top. I ordered the formica today and it's expected to be delivered in a week - free shipping from Home Depot.
The work surface on this will be at about 40" - a good height for me to stand at and do the kind of work I will use this bench for without having to stoop.
And just a little more cleanup work and I can start reassembling the RAS. With the delivery of a new Klixon (thermal reset switch) today, I finally have everything I need to get this into the reassembly stage. I do plan to build a new base for it very soon - before I start putting it all back together.
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This has been really cool to watch/see you get things put together,and organized from the very beginning. Shop looks great.
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All good stuff Matt. Did my miter saw station work top in a similar fashion, as well as the dewalt saw.
I really like the doubled plywood benchtop; have done that about 5 times for different general workbenches. I want to finish one out one of these days like you are doing.
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I forgot to get a picture of it, but on Friday I trimmed out the two exposed edges of the bench top with Ash.
After lunch today I glued on the laminate.
Then later trimmed it, wiped a couple coats of Arm-R-Seal on the exposed Ash, and fastened it down.
And tonight I built a clamp rack - the one on the right. The one on the left was one that I had made previously and came along in the move. As of right now all my clamps have a home!
After lunch today I glued on the laminate.
Then later trimmed it, wiped a couple coats of Arm-R-Seal on the exposed Ash, and fastened it down.
And tonight I built a clamp rack - the one on the right. The one on the left was one that I had made previously and came along in the move. As of right now all my clamps have a home!
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The other day I had to run into Menards for a few things and picked up a ceiling mounted fan for the shop. 18" fan, even on low, moves a lot of air. Can rotate it side to side and up and down, directing airflow wherever I want it. This will be very nice to have. Got it hung up last night.
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Spending some time in the shop today, I was going to get started on the new hardware organizer - I've outgrown my previous one, so building something bigger. Well, the plans I drew up call for a good amount of dado work, which for this project would be easier to accomplish with the radial arm saw rather than the table saw.
So today's plans changed. Instead of starting on the hardware organizer, I continued work on the RAS. One of the things I will be doing soon in building a new outfeed table - I want something with some more depth, now that I have the space. I've been debating where I would put my current outfeed table once I build a new one. A few days ago I realized that my outfeed table is the perfect height for a stand for my RAS to raise it up to a comfortable height for me to use. So instead of building a base for the RAS, I moved the outfeed over. I do have something I can use in the interim until I build the new outfeed.
Then, once bolted down, I started the process of getting it all put back together. Got the motor and wiring all assembled. Need to pick up some hardware before I can work on the table.
So today's plans changed. Instead of starting on the hardware organizer, I continued work on the RAS. One of the things I will be doing soon in building a new outfeed table - I want something with some more depth, now that I have the space. I've been debating where I would put my current outfeed table once I build a new one. A few days ago I realized that my outfeed table is the perfect height for a stand for my RAS to raise it up to a comfortable height for me to use. So instead of building a base for the RAS, I moved the outfeed over. I do have something I can use in the interim until I build the new outfeed.
Then, once bolted down, I started the process of getting it all put back together. Got the motor and wiring all assembled. Need to pick up some hardware before I can work on the table.
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Watching you work on your ras is like dejavu for me, reminds me of working on my own saw. The dewalts are very well made stout saws nice progress Matt.
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Just wait for it, Greg - you're going to get deja vu again real soon. I'm stealing your leveling idea, as soon as I get a chance to make a run into a hardware store.
I do need to make a new table for mine. The particle board table on it was warped, really cut up, and soaked with oil. I have wondered if the previous owner just dipped this whole saw in oil - I cleaned up a LOT of oil - but all that oil did make removing bolts, etc. very easy.
I've been wanting a RAS for a while, but definitely did not have the room in my previous shop. But I wanted a DeWalt of this vintage - and found this one 5 miles from home for $50 a few weeks after we moved here. So far I'm into it for new bearings, a new Klixon, and new cord. As ugly as they are, I will be mounting a paddle safety switch on the front - I like having them on my table saws and want one on this saw as well.
I do need to make a new table for mine. The particle board table on it was warped, really cut up, and soaked with oil. I have wondered if the previous owner just dipped this whole saw in oil - I cleaned up a LOT of oil - but all that oil did make removing bolts, etc. very easy.
I've been wanting a RAS for a while, but definitely did not have the room in my previous shop. But I wanted a DeWalt of this vintage - and found this one 5 miles from home for $50 a few weeks after we moved here. So far I'm into it for new bearings, a new Klixon, and new cord. As ugly as they are, I will be mounting a paddle safety switch on the front - I like having them on my table saws and want one on this saw as well.