I just received the coping foot I had ordered and it's too big for the jigsaw I want to use it on. The saw is a older small Makita barrel grip with a paddle switch (model JG1600). It would be perfect for coping given its light weight and the switch location; which would be under my thumb when held inverted. The cove on the bottom of the saw body for the tilting shoe is only about 7/8" diameter, and the half round filler to clamp the shoe in place has the blade guide mounted to the front of it. The single mounting screw is about 7/8" behind the back of the blade.
Does anyone know of a smaller than usual coping foot? The one I got would fit my Makita D handle as well as a few Craftsman D handles floating around, but they're too big, the grips too are too far away, and I'd have to lock the switch on for a grip that's comfortable and controllable.
I just got it to do a better job of eccentric turning.
I also wanted another Axminister chuck and seen that the eccentric chuck fit this chuck very well plus it came with the screw chuck and faceplate all of under $300
After 19 years, this ol' lathe suffered the dread stuck-sheave malady about a month ago, so it would not shift from the lowest speed. After numerous applications of PB Blaster and some rather gentle push-pull, those pot-metal sheaves began to crack and break up. Finally got them off the motor shaft, and the outer one off the spindle shaft. The inner one refuses to budge, and the current state of affairs is attached. The speed control still will not budge, so the mechanism behind that sheave remains stuck.
Rather than hammering on things to the point of destroying the bearings, I'm wondering whether mounting a multi-step pulley on the spindle shaft, with a corresponding one mounted backwards on the motor shaft might be the way to go, like the old lathes with multi-step drives. The motor shaft is 5/8-inch diameter and the spindle shaft appears to be 24mm diameter. The pulleys are reasonably priced at Amazon.
You should know that I am basically a flatlander but two decades ago, watching Anthony Yak, Grumbine, and others work their magic, I decided to jump aboard in a small way with the HF lathe. Collected the requisite tools, chucks, a slow-speed grinder, Wolverine/Veritas jigs, new belts, etc., in a start down the slippery slope. Did a number of spindle projects, tried unsuccessfully on a bowl or two, then decided to get back to flatland except when I really needed something round.
So here is where I need some help: (1) Am I wasting time fiddling with this old machine, (2) ideas on how to get that last sheave off, and (3) what you think about the multistep pulley approach. Opinions would be much appreciated.
Am looking to buy a new 4 jaw chuck system and don't know alot about the different ones out there. I currently have the PSI one and am looking to get an upgrade from that. It is my birthday the end of the month so I am ok to spend (or have spent) for a good quality one. Is it personal preference? What are you using and are you pleased with it? One way? Record? Vicmarc? Nova? Thanks in advance for any advice you may offer.
After years, I'm replacing the dumb Timing Belt Blade Raise mechanism in the Jet table saw. The timing belt and two gears are out. Prepping to be replaced with sprockets and a chain. The second gear was keyed. That's it on the left. The new replacement sprocket is not.
I have no metal working tools. Can I try knocking the key off the shaft, installing the sprocket and screwing the set screw into the old key slot? I'm not sure I've got another choice for today.
The saw isn't a production saw - I cut stuff maybe once a month, if that. I'm wondering if I can try my non-keyed sprocket and just see if it works. Maybe down the line, spend the $15 for a keyed one if this one slips.
Have a stack of 1/4" thick slats..
Decided to start gluing up a few panels...
Get a few close to the same size..joint the edges for a glue up..panel #1...
Then Panel #2..while Panel #1 was getting cleaned up...
IF a Stanley No. 80 is going backwards, it lets out s SCREEEECH that can be heard a mile away...
Panel #3 was jointed...
But needed #2 to get out of the clamps, before I could glue it up...
There are 2 planks at about 1/2" thick...that I could use as a top and a base....or some such way...maybe a base and a door...top and bottom of a fancy box?
And a pair of fancy, curvy things..
Maybe a base's feet? or..some other fancy detail?
There is a left-over panel from the Clock Project..
That MIGHT just get cut 3 times, and make a box where the grain goes all the way around the outside?
Stay tuned..we'll get this figured out...by Ground Hog Day?
I’m working on a Delta drill press that came to me with a botched up front belt guard. It is Delta part number DP-257. I have one that I could borropw from another 14” Delta but Id rather not.
So I’m looking for a reasonable priced complete front guard with Delta head badge. Second choice would be just the head badge. Badge is shown in the picture below thanks to Vintage machinery.
Hybrid resin/wood dragon egg. Alumilite Clear slow & some kind of pine root cluster from the swamp behind my house. Finished with Acks wood paste/ polish and General Finish's wood bowl finish
Been fighting a problem I've never had before, and didn't even know it could happen. The gas line to the house froze up. This is LP, and the regulator to the house apparently froze. Yesterday I noticed when i was trying to start dinner (supper to most) that the gas range wasn't working. I checked everything, then went to the shop where the furnace was working fine...the shop is on the same tank as the house, but fed through a different line/regulator. Next step was to pour hot water on the house regulator and VIOLA, I was able to cook dinner. About an hour later the range didn't work again. Called the LP supplier this morning, they will be out to add methanol to the gas tank, my immediate fix was to wrap the regulator with a 6' heat tape and insulate it. So for the moment we have gas.....in a good way. The methanol is supposed to absorb the moisture that's (apparently) in the tank. I was thinking the regulator itself somehow picked up some moisture from the rain we had last Friday.
