SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
Hi folks,
I've got some gloating to do, then I have a couple of questions. GLOAT MODE ON A couple of weeks ago, SWMBO and I were laying in bed one weekend morning, drinking our coffee and watching Norm build an Adirondack love seat. I suggested that it would make a nice replacement to the delapidated bench sitting in front of the house that we got from the Borg a few years ago. She agreed. As I watched the construction proceed, I soon realized my current tool inventory was not up to the task. There's a lot of curved pieces in this project, and I don't have a bandsaw. "I might be able to build it if I had a decent jigsaw, but the one I have is a POS" I murmured between sips of coffee. It's a 20+ year old teeny tiny Craftsman with a shoe that won't stay at a right angle to the blade, and vibrates so badly that any tools laying on the workbench have to be tied down to keep them from falling of the edge. Its ability to actually *cut* anything, even with a new blade, also leaves a lot to be desired. "Well you should get a new one" she said. Having recently received a couple of HD gift cards as a result of some hand tool purchases, I merrily invaded the Borg hive and picked up a Bosch 1587AVSP. Oh baby. The difference between this thing and my old POS is like the difference between driving a Cadillac and a ..... roller skate. And, as luck would have it, it was packaged with a couple of "free" clamps. As long as I was there, and since the jigsaw was almost free (due to the gift cards) I was pretty easily able to talk myself into a PC 333 ROS to complement/upgrade the B&D 1/4 sheet finish sander I've been using for years. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but it won't be long. Well, yesterday the plans and video for the love seat arrived in the mail. After watching the video a bit more carefully, and looking at the plans, I realized the jigsaw wasn't going to cut it (pun intended). "Hey honey, I'm not going to be able to do this with a jigsaw. I need a bandsaw......and a planer". "Okay, get what you need". Gawd, you gotta love her. About 15 minutes later, my new bandsaw was ordered. As I speak, a Grizzly G0555 complete with riser kit and movable base is being picked, packed, and readied for delivery to sunny Tampa Florida. I haven't quite picked a planer yet, but I'm leaning heavily toward the Ryobi. The consensus in the group seems to be that it is a pretty good machine for the money, and I've spent a sh*t load of money lately on tools, so this might be a good opportunity to save a few bucks. After all, I still have to buy some good bandsaw blades, Duginske's book, and even though SWMBO and I decided to forego exchanging Xmas gifts in favor of recarpeting the house, I'm feeling the need to go to the jewelry store to show my appreciation. GLOAT MODE OFF QUESTION MODE ON I need some advice on bandsaw blades. By all accounts, it seems Timberwolf blades are the way to go, but the selection seems a bit overwhelming. Since this love seat is going to get painted, I plan to make it out of PT pine instead of the Cypress Norm calls for. My immediate need then is for a blade to cut fairly large radius curves in 1 to 1.5 inch PT. Future projects undoubtably will call for smaller radius curves in harder wood and some resawing. I'm looking to buy two or three blades, and I'd like some suggestions on blade width/tooth count combinations to get me started. On a somewhat unrelated note, I've got a Makita 3612BR router that's about ten years old. Until recently, it sat unused in the garage for about 6-7 years. When I put any kind of significant load on it, I can see sparks through the vents in the top of the motor housing. With no or very little load, I don't see them. I checked the brushes and they have a good 3/8" left on them before they wear down to the little replacement indicators. Are the sparks normal? Am I trying to remove too much material too fast? My most recent experience was cutting a groove 3/8" deep (in one pass) with a new 1/2" straight bit in PT pine. QUESTION MODE OFF If you made it this far, thanks for your kind attention. |
SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
Who ever said that woodworking was about saving money??
dave Joe Woody Woodpecker wrote: one tip for your BS/ Get a blade stablizer from TWC (The Woodworkers Choice) and be sure to use a low tension blade. If you install everything like the instructions say, you will be using your BS like a scroll saw. If you don;t have the stablizer, good luck on cutting a straight line. BTW, has it cost you more to build the love seat by spending the money on tools or could you have spent less on just buying one? -- SWMBO Gloat (and some questions) Group: rec.woodworking Date: Fri, Dec 5, 2003, 5:18pm (MST+2) From: (Ehvee8or) Hi folks, I've got some gloating to do, then I have a couple of questions. GLOAT MODE ON A couple of weeks ago, SWMBO and I were laying in bed one weekend morning, drinking our coffee and watching Norm build an Adirondack love seat. I suggested that it would make a nice replacement to the delapidated bench sitting in front of the house that we got from the Borg a few years ago. She agreed. As I watched the construction proceed, I soon realized my current tool inventory was not up to the task. There's a lot of curved pieces in this project, and I don't have a bandsaw. "I might be able to build it if I had a decent jigsaw, but the one I have is a POS" I murmured between sips of coffee. It's a 20+ year old teeny tiny Craftsman with a shoe that won't stay at a right angle to the blade, and vibrates so badly that any tools laying on the workbench have to be tied down to keep them from falling of the edge. Its ability to actually *cut* anything, even with a new blade, also leaves a lot to be desired. "Well you should get a new one" she said. Having recently received a couple of HD gift cards as a result of some hand tool purchases, I merrily invaded the Borg hive and picked up a Bosch 1587AVSP. Oh baby. The difference between this thing and my old POS is like the difference between driving a Cadillac and a ..... roller skate. And, as luck would have it, it was packaged with a couple of "free" clamps. As long as I was there, and since the jigsaw was almost free (due to the gift cards) I was pretty easily able to talk myself into a PC 333 ROS to complement/upgrade the B&D 1/4 sheet finish sander I've been using for years. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but it won't be long. Well, yesterday the plans and video for the love seat arrived in the mail. After watching the video a bit more carefully, and looking at the plans, I realized the jigsaw wasn't going to cut it (pun intended). "Hey honey, I'm not going to be able to do this with a jigsaw. I need a bandsaw......and a planer". "Okay, get what you need". Gawd, you gotta love her. About 15 minutes later, my new bandsaw was ordered. As I speak, a Grizzly G0555 complete with riser kit and movable base is being picked, packed, and readied for delivery to sunny Tampa Florida. I haven't quite picked a planer yet, but I'm leaning heavily toward the Ryobi. The consensus in the group seems to be that it is a pretty good machine for the money, and I've spent a sh*t load of money lately on tools, so this might be a good opportunity to save a few bucks. After all, I still have to buy some good bandsaw blades, Duginske's book, and even though SWMBO and I decided to forego exchanging Xmas gifts in favor of recarpeting the house, I'm feeling the need to go to the jewelry store to show my appreciation. GLOAT MODE OFF QUESTION MODE ON I need some advice on bandsaw blades. By all accounts, it seems Timberwolf blades are the way to go, but the selection seems a bit overwhelming. Since this love seat is going to get painted, I plan to make it out of PT pine instead of the Cypress Norm calls for. My immediate need then is for a blade to cut fairly large radius curves in 1 to 1.5 inch PT. Future projects undoubtably will call for smaller radius curves in harder wood and some resawing. I'm looking to buy two or three blades, and I'd like some suggestions on blade width/tooth count combinations to get me started. On a somewhat unrelated note, I've got a Makita 3612BR router that's about ten years old. Until recently, it sat unused in the garage for about 6-7 years. When I put any kind of significant load on it, I can see sparks through the vents in the top of the motor housing. With no or very little load, I don't see them. I checked the brushes and they have a good 3/8" left on them before they wear down to the little replacement indicators. Are the sparks normal? Am I trying to remove too much material too fast? My most recent experience was cutting a groove 3/8" deep (in one pass) with a new 1/2" straight bit in PT pine. QUESTION MODE OFF If you made it this far, thanks for your kind attention. -- Woody Check out my Web Page at: http://community-1.webtv.net/Woodwor...workerJoesInfo Where you will find: ******** How My Shop Works ******** 5-21-03 * * * Build a $20 DC Separator Can Lid. 1-14-03 * * * DC Relay Box Building Plans. 1-14-03 * * * The Bad Air Your Breath Everyday.1-14-03 * * * What is a Real Woodworker? 2-8-03 * * * Murphy's Woodworking Definitions. 2-8-03 * * * Murphy's Woodworking Laws. 4-6-03 * * * What is the true meaning of life? 1-14-03 * * * Woodworker Shop Signs. 2-8-03 |
SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
Sounds like your SWMBO is a keeper! If you have a minute, would you
mind asking her if I can get a plasma cutter? I figure that it is OK as long as it is SWMBO approved! :) Tim Ehvee8or wrote: Hi folks, I've got some gloating to do, then I have a couple of questions. GLOAT MODE ON A couple of weeks ago, SWMBO and I were laying in bed one weekend morning, drinking our coffee and watching Norm build an Adirondack love seat. I suggested that it would make a nice replacement to the delapidated bench sitting in front of the house that we got from the Borg a few years ago. She agreed. As I watched the construction proceed, I soon realized my current tool inventory was not up to the task. There's a lot of curved pieces in this project, and I don't have a bandsaw. "I might be able to build it if I had a decent jigsaw, but the one I have is a POS" I murmured between sips of coffee. It's a 20+ year old teeny tiny Craftsman with a shoe that won't stay at a right angle to the blade, and vibrates so badly that any tools laying on the workbench have to be tied down to keep them from falling of the edge. Its ability to actually *cut* anything, even with a new blade, also leaves a lot to be desired. "Well you should get a new one" she said. Having recently received a couple of HD gift cards as a result of some hand tool purchases, I merrily invaded the Borg hive and picked up a Bosch 1587AVSP. Oh baby. The difference between this thing and my old POS is like the difference between driving a Cadillac and a ..... roller skate. And, as luck would have it, it was packaged with a couple of "free" clamps. As long as I was there, and since the jigsaw was almost free (due to the gift cards) I was pretty easily able to talk myself into a PC 333 ROS to complement/upgrade the B&D 1/4 sheet finish sander I've been using for years. I haven't taken it out of the box yet, but it won't be long. Well, yesterday the plans and video for the love seat arrived in the mail. After watching the video a bit more carefully, and looking at the plans, I realized the jigsaw wasn't going to cut it (pun intended). "Hey honey, I'm not going to be able to do this with a jigsaw. I need a bandsaw......and a planer". "Okay, get what you need". Gawd, you gotta love her. About 15 minutes later, my new bandsaw was ordered. As I speak, a Grizzly G0555 complete with riser kit and movable base is being picked, packed, and readied for delivery to sunny Tampa Florida. I haven't quite picked a planer yet, but I'm leaning heavily toward the Ryobi. The consensus in the group seems to be that it is a pretty good machine for the money, and I've spent a sh*t load of money lately on tools, so this might be a good opportunity to save a few bucks. After all, I still have to buy some good bandsaw blades, Duginske's book, and even though SWMBO and I decided to forego exchanging Xmas gifts in favor of recarpeting the house, I'm feeling the need to go to the jewelry store to show my appreciation. GLOAT MODE OFF QUESTION MODE ON I need some advice on bandsaw blades. By all accounts, it seems Timberwolf blades are the way to go, but the selection seems a bit overwhelming. Since this love seat is going to get painted, I plan to make it out of PT pine instead of the Cypress Norm calls for. My immediate need then is for a blade to cut fairly large radius curves in 1 to 1.5 inch PT. Future projects undoubtably will call for smaller radius curves in harder wood and some resawing. I'm looking to buy two or three blades, and I'd like some suggestions on blade width/tooth count combinations to get me started. On a somewhat unrelated note, I've got a Makita 3612BR router that's about ten years old. Until recently, it sat unused in the garage for about 6-7 years. When I put any kind of significant load on it, I can see sparks through the vents in the top of the motor housing. With no or very little load, I don't see them. I checked the brushes and they have a good 3/8" left on them before they wear down to the little replacement indicators. Are the sparks normal? Am I trying to remove too much material too fast? My most recent experience was cutting a groove 3/8" deep (in one pass) with a new 1/2" straight bit in PT pine. QUESTION MODE OFF If you made it this far, thanks for your kind attention. |
SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
In article , Ehvee8or
wrote: "Hey honey, I'm not going to be able to do this with a jigsaw. I need a bandsaw......and a planer". "Okay, get what you need". Gawd, you gotta love her. About 15 minutes later, my new bandsaw was ordered. As I speak, a Grizzly G0555 complete with riser kit and movable base is being picked, packed, and readied for delivery to sunny Tampa Florida. Yeah, that riser kit is critical to sawing flat curved parts, eh? ;-) The bandsaw was a gloat. The add-ons amount to a drive-by neener. G I haven't quite picked a planer yet, but I'm leaning heavily toward the Ryobi. The consensus in the group seems to be that it is a pretty good machine for the money, and I've spent a sh*t load of money lately on tools, so this might be a good opportunity to save a few bucks. Not that I've bought one, but I've been studying up for the day when I have some extra cash. I've reached the conclusion that there's no reason to buy anything between the Ryobi AP1300 and the DeWalt 735. If I have the cash for the latter, you can bet I'm getting it... if not, I'll take the former and be very happy with it. After all, I'm very happy with my BT3100, although if I'd had the cash for a Unisaw, I'd certainly have gone that route instead. Kevin |
SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
Ehvee8or wrote:
and even though SWMBO and I decided to forego exchanging Xmas gifts in favor of recarpeting the house, I'm feeling the need to go to the jewelry store to show my appreciation. Yeah. YMMV, but if she says "oh, that's OK, you don't have to buy me anything" you'd better get your ass to the store ASAP. :) BTW, you suck! -- Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621 http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/ |
SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
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SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
On Sat, 06 Dec 2003 06:16:40 GMT, Kevin Craig
wrote: In article , Ehvee8or wrote: Yeah, that riser kit is critical to sawing flat curved parts, eh? ;-) Well, I figure it'll save me time down the road when I won't have to pull a blade out and try to figure out if it's 93" or 105". ;- The bandsaw was a gloat. The add-ons amount to a drive-by neener. G Kevin |
SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
Bay Area Dave wrote in message . com...
Who ever said that woodworking was about saving money?? dave Obviously not you Homer! |
SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
Ehvee8or wrote:
lot less, but where's the fun in that? Besides, she says the tools are an investment and their cost has to be amortized over everything I make for many years to come. Who am I to argue? Oddly, I think mine feels that way too. She never whines when I want to buy a new tool. Just when I try to get too many of them at once. Maybe it's worth something to her that I have a hobby that keeps me on the property every chance I get, even if I'm not in the house, instead of down at the bar trying to get into other women's pants. :) (Silly girl. I'm not going anywhere. I have a wife who never wants me to think about touching the laundry, who likes to bake cookies, whose greatest dream in life was to find herself a gentle man and raise some babies. I'd be nuts to screw this up. :) -- Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621 http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/ |
SWMBO Gloat (and some questions)
The Guy wrote in message ...
Sounds like your SWMBO is a keeper! If you have a minute, would you mind asking her if I can get a plasma cutter? I figure that it is OK as long as it is SWMBO approved! :) Tim Yeah, I can hear it now. "But honey, his wife said it would be okay!" Step to the front of the line for your Thai haircut, sir. -Phil Crow |
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