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N8kImNK by cgutierrez22, on Flickr I know this post is pretty old, but in case this comes up again I thought I would post about this saw. The tracking on this saw is done with that screw in the center of the wheel with the cover off. There is also a quick tension release that you can release...

This summer I bought a 42 Unisaw that was 3phase and only 1.5hp. I picked it up for $153 and it came with a static phase converter. It was local pickup only and was 183 miles away. So after a 12 hour day of driving, and many stops since I brought the wife and kids, it was still worth it...

I used the coupon for the 44" top yesterday. Guess it really depends on the store you go to, or the clerk at the register. I took a picture with my phone of the coupon code, not even the whole coupon. Just a close up of the number and they entered it in manually and it went through. Funny...

Plain old 5% vinegar works well, especially if you add 1 cup of salt per gallon and a squirt of dish soap. It's certainly a lot cheaper than round-up. If you do go the round-up route, you have to get it from your local farm supply. You are paying for water with the big box store versions of...

Very nice score. Can't wait to see them all cleaned up and painted with the new tops you mention.

The only thing I don't like about the Hansen trays is that you can't see if the sockets are 6 or 12 pt, since the business end is pointing down. I do like the aluminum Westling trays, but would have to find a way to label the socket sizes on the trays that matched exactly. Though I am not as...

Hi Ted, I'm a bit of an old tool junkie here myself. Welcome, you'll fit right in.

Welcome! Glad you finally joined up!

Welcome to GJ. Look forward to seeing pics of your progress! Chris

Love the look and feel of your shop. I too get major sticker shock on these new tools and such. I love to reuse, rebuild, and re-purpose and love obtanium (free stuff). I am getting back into woodworking and have been buying tools from the 40's and 50's. I will definitely be using ideas from...

Welcome to Michigan! It looks like you have a great start, and can't wait to see the rest. Chris

Welcome Roger, and Dark Age is right, this site will cost you money. But it's money and time well spent.

I got a 3 phase Lincoln welder with remote wire feeder out of the trash. It's a R3S-325 with LN7 feeder. The welder had a bad contactor and the feeder was missing the gun. With repairs, I spent about $350 and bought a bottle, regulator, and gun. It all works great and is 325amps at 100% duty...

Hello everyone! I have been lurking here for a bit and thought it about time to introduce myself here. I am in the Northern burbs of Detroit here, Sterling Heights to be exact. I have a 20x35 2 car here. So far I have put in 200amp service with a 3phase converter, a 45k btu heater, and...