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by MikeG
Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Drive center sourcing
Replies: 30
Views: 25900

kenbu wrote:For those a bit less frugal :) , PSI sells a cup adapter for the metalworking live center. http://www.pennstateind.com/store/LCENLTC.html.


Ken
I have one of these and it works very well. It keeps my live center from becoming a splitting wedge.
by MikeG
Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Shopsmith Holiday 2013 Sale Catalog
Replies: 23
Views: 4227

Shopsmith Holiday 2013 Sale Catalog

Has anyone else gotten the new holiday catalog?

Mine just came in today's mail. It's nice to have a paper catalog to ponder over.:)

The deals are also online at: Sale Catalog
by MikeG
Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Menards mini storage bins almost free (dated information)
Replies: 4
Views: 1539

You can also get the strip that goes on the wall to hang them on. I bought 10 and I think I will go get some more. The strip is .96 cents and holds 3 bins Thanks for the info, as I was looking for something to support the 10 I got in a previous sale. In-stock at my local store. Model Number: BINRAI...
by MikeG
Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: Woodworking Tool Review
Topic: saw guard question
Replies: 9
Views: 3121

The 500's metal upper guard, like my unit came with, I did not use after the first time it twisted sideways and hit the blade. :mad: I have upgraded to newer see-through plastic upper guard and use it every time I make a through cut. The little voice in my head says, "be extra safe, we would li...
by MikeG
Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: Community
Topic: Jury Summons / Duty?
Replies: 41
Views: 7775

Seems to me, self defense means you feel endangered of harm. And to me that means that I can return "force" up to, including, and maybe a little beyond, the point where the attacker is and can be no longer a threat (i.e. if he used a "kung fu" kick on me I would definitely break...
by MikeG
Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Jury Summons / Duty?
Replies: 41
Views: 7775

I have been called for duty several times, but only served on one jury. Three day trial on assault charge. Result - hung jury - 6 for to 6 against. Where do you draw the line between self defense and assault? Is it ok to kick and stomp someone repeatedly in the head once they are down on the ground,...
by MikeG
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:15 pm
Forum: General Woodworking
Topic: turning between centers
Replies: 9
Views: 4795

I made a drive center from a shoulder bolt to get a good 1/2" diameter to put in my SS router chuck. Did the rough grind with a bench grinder and finished the angle with a file while it was mounted in the router chuck. If you want to buy a drive "dead" center ready made here is a sour...
by MikeG
Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Harbor Freight 25% off
Replies: 18
Views: 4813

How about this one.

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by MikeG
Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: Community
Topic: Need a slide rule?
Replies: 22
Views: 2901

I have mine and the manual! :)

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by MikeG
Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: Beginning Woodworking
Topic: Table Saw guards old versus new help
Replies: 13
Views: 5271

I think that you are looking for the part called "extension bracket" part number: 507183, shown in fig. 2 of the manual: [ATTACH]19999[/ATTACH]

It attaches with the button head screws, part number: 506176. I hope this helps.