Recent content by shawnn

Nice restoration. I have this model or one very similar. I've used it quite a bit. AFAIK mine has the original motor.

To do your own gas piping, which I did in my house with no previous experience, follow these rules. Use black iron pipe. Cut to proper length and thread with a threading machine. Clean the threads and wrap with yellow Teflon (gas approved) tape 5 wraps in the direction such that threading will...

I do want to conform to code so thank you for your input. I have a couple of medium wattage incandescent outdoor floods to use first then I'll go with LED.

I got a porcelain pendant light and made a gooseneck. It's a modern light made in 2003. I'm not sure what wire should be used inside the 1/2" IMC conduit. I have some flexible cable, can I use it or would I have to strip the outer sheath off and use the individual conductor wires? Edit: It's on...

I researched it a while back, early to mid-forties if I recall correctly. I cut some wood on it a few days ago. It needs new tires on the wheels. I'll have to post more pictures later, when I got the equipment he gave me the old benches they were mounted on. In the drawers there are some...

It's interesting how the motors are attached with a hinged mount, the weight of the motor applies tension on the belt, and you can lift the motor to easily slip the belt off. Doesn't look like a factory mount but not sure.

It was a Delta

Exactly, especially now that the old man is too old to lift it!!

Bandsaw motor. Note the auxiliary shaft to the right to drive a second device with this electric powerhouse!

I bought the bandsaw, drill press and this scroll saw (also 40's vintage) for $75 from a guy who inherited them from his grandfather. Due to limited shop space at the time, I sold the scroll saw for $100. I re-wired all of them, new belts, changed the oil in the scroll saw. I took the scroll saw...

thehorse13, you are officially in the will to receive one Craftsman vise...vice?

It probably weighs 75lbs. I've wanted a big heavy vise like this for years but never made it a priority. I just have to make sure Dad never sees it again if I clean it up & paint it! Here are the vintage bandsaw & drill press:

I borrowed a pipe threader from my dad and he "gave" me this vise to clamp the pipe in, with the usual caveat of "I'll loan it to you but I'm not giving it to you"... It was sitting in his garage floor rusting and he told me he got it in an auction lot a while back. Well, if he wants it back...

Thanks guys. I had the breaker contacts on a single bus rather than both buses. GE Powermark Gold isn't idiot-proof enough!

I just got the power on in my shop and installed a 30a/220v circuit for my table saw. It's a dedicated circuit, single run of 10-2 romex 40' from the panel to a L6-30 receptacle. I have 110v on each leg but the motor will not run. I took the motor to a motor shop twice, he cleaned the start...