Geo

Uh, I have a sunvisor clip (early if that makes a difference).

Hmmm..... table saw. Hmmmm...... 220.

Party at Keith's!

What kind of table saw did you get?

Keith says the house if for Bandit, but we know better. Bandit will be on the bed and Keith will be in the new little house.

Geo

I've actually got to get the shop wired for more 220 (currently has one outlet). We need additional outlets for the AC, the compressor, and the oven (for powdercoating).

I've got a guy to do it for me if I ever get off my butt and run the wires (all he'll need to do is connect it - I hate electricity).

PeteL

Decided to be responsible, and stick with what I have, which is in my garage with a flat right rear tire...

goingboeing737

Thought I was in...but, now I'm out.

Gotta show the Kingwood rent house to a couple of interested people.

Too bad the damn thing aint done........

apierce918

too bad you guys arent up north a lil' bit... well a lot a bit, i just ordered all the tools i need for my belt job and am about to embark on this same thing

Geo

Bummer dude.

There is an outside chance I may have to postpone until Sunday. I have a bunch of documents to complete for starting our Sarbanes-Oxley compliance garbage. If I don't get them done tomorrow to my boss's satisfaction, I may be working Saturday (I doubt it though, the stuff I have to fill out is BS).

icat

Grizzly 2 HP Left Tilt Table Saw with Shop Fox Mobile Base - 316 lbs. of fun on a blade!



Also got a few DeWalt tools I've been needing (wanting)...

DeWalt 12" Compound Miter Saw
DeWalt Circular Saw
DeWalt Jig Saw
DeWalt Router (3 Base Pack)
DeWalt 18v Hammer Drill
DeWalt 18v Cut Off Saw

It was a very good week.

Geo

Dude, I would have sold you my Grizzly, althought the newer ones (yours) is nicer than mine. I passed up a Unisaw at an auction nearly 15 years ago at $325 and kick myself everytime I think of it (like now -oof!). I promised my ex-wife I wouldn't spend more than $300. I was a noob at auctions and probably could have gotten it had I thought things through better.

Do yourself a favor and spend whatever time you need setting it up correctly (get everything squared and parallel as necessary). You'll be glad you did. I've twice spent about 6-8 hours (over about 3 days) tweaking my table saw to get it right, or as close as possible (hey, it's NOT a Unisaw and the table isn't even flat). I spent even longer dinking with my radial arm saw when I built the bench for it in my garage.

Anyway, setting it up properly will make it not only work better for you, but it will be safer as well. And for dang sure, use the guards. They have to be aligned too. I had to shim mine some.

Geo

Shoot if it wasn't for Brian's belts and preparing for going to Alaska, I'd have to come over and help. I love building things.

icat

I've gotta stop in at Rockler's tomorrow and pick up a table saw setup book I've been advised to get. We've got the frame up on Bandit's house - looks pretty good even if I do say so myself. When it's done it will be a 24 sq. ft. (6x4) air conditioned castle with cathedral ceiling and R-13 insulation. Exterior will be Hardie Plank and painted to match our house. I'll post pics when it's finished.

Geo

Awesome!

Table saw set-up is pretty simple in concept. As many things, the real test is in the execution. You're going to want to get it right or as right as you possibly can. It will make a huge difference.

If you run into any difficulties, call me at the shop on Saturday. (281) 456-0027

jenket944

I can push off until Sunday if needed. Not a problem. Sounds like one or two more will show up.

icat

I'd like to be there - but it's just not working out. My dad is coming out to help with the electrical (he's done it before - I haven't). Their trip out from Yoakum has been delayed until Sunday, so now my whole weekend is booked. Gotta get the Dog Castle in the dry so we can stop ACing the crate - to many holes! Bandit seems pretty happy though - he keeps sitting inside the frame with this "when ya gonna get this thing finished" look.

Geo

Brian, I think we're still on for tomorrow (my choice). I think I'll get the report done today. It's just that everything I touched this week has exploded for some reason (maybe you don't want me touching your car ). I think this one will go OK though.

My plan at this time is to get to the shop early and do some things around the shop I need to address and a little work on my part design project.

jenket944

OK. Saturday works better for me, anyway. So everything you've touched this week has exploded, eh? Good thing I'm not bringing the turbo, LOL. I'm thinking I'll get there around 10 or 11am.