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Update from “The Big Dummy”: It’s really amazing how well things work when you reassemble them correctly. In my midnight stupor, I installed the spring washer on the wrong end Let my experience/inexperience be a lesson to those who think, “I’ll just finish this then get some sleep”. Thanks...

Howdy FrankLee They do have extended inner races

Greetings! I’m in the process of restoring a vintage Craftsman band saw and have started with the motor, a 115 7446. I disassembled it, cleaned and painted and installed new bearings. Now on startup it hums and strains for a second before spooling up to speed. It wouldn’t be normal for me to...

Finished up my ‘new’ shop chairs. Some of my stop and chat friends were complaining about my previous chairs being uncomfortable. I think I shot myself in the foot because now they won’t leave to let me get back to work. 2002 Chrysler 300 leather power seats with batteries so my “guests” can...

Welcome Zugec!

I have quite a few Dewalt tools, ranging from planer, scroll saw, all the way to screwdrivers. They and I are kept safe under the benevolent gaze of the “Original”.

Great job! We need more 12 year olds working with their hands. The saying, “recession proof” has been replaced lately with, “A.I. proof”. Let’s see if A.I. can sand that. Jeff

To quote Artie Johnson: “very interesting” Perhaps I’ve led too sheltered of a life. What is it?

Very nice!

All finished and waiting for my brother’s visit from Virginia to bring it home. I’ll have the counterweight installed before he gets here. Thanks everyone for all of your help along the way. Be well Jeff

Made some progress today on the pulley rig for the counterweight. When it’s finished I plan to put some thread lock on and fill the recesses with JB Weld for a smooth look.

Rick Sorry about the split reply. Must’ve fat fingered some button. Jeff

Finished with Mother’s mag polish and a coat of Butcher’s wax.

Many thanks Mr. Hippie!

It took five hours today to bring this post back from the ravages of rust.