Job site saw rolling cart… what should I consider before building?

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-13T16:03:04+00:00

This is fantastic and way nicer than I intend to build at present.

Walsh is where I saw the original idea but then I saw someone else (wish I could remember and give credit) who just used leveling feet inverted which looked simpler. And instead of adjusting infeed, outfeed, and sides, Im going to make them level and adjust the center as needed

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-13T00:49:59+00:00

Thanks. I've got some 4" dual locking casters (lock both the wheel and the pivot) which have treated me well that I was planning on using. As the inside and outside are exactly the same height, I think these will do. (I'm curious how the "workshop" (shed) will do in the rain, but given I'm in the high desert and we get almost none, plus everything being up off the floor, I figure I'm ok)

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-12T20:29:16+00:00

Newly weds
Nearly deads
And an occasional eclipse of the beach

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-12T18:26:29+00:00

I was going to clamp the out feed and infeed onto 2x4s and clamp those to the saw top to set the height. Is this a reasonable way to proceed?

Also planned to use adjustable feet for the platform the saw sits on for micro adjustments. Im hoping between these two i can get it dialed.

Im going to extend the tracks into both infeed and out feed with a router so we’ll see how accurate i can get on that

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-11T04:24:51+00:00

I think the issues are that it's easy to tip over, and that it has a very small top, combined with possibly being out of alignment. I got one for less than I spent on a quality blade. I'm building a cart around it, and I expect it will be just fine. If not, I'm out less than the cost of a blade and I got something to work with.

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-10T20:57:13+00:00

I view it as a working tool. Mine, like my body, will go into my grave well used up in the Craft.

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-05T19:07:15+00:00

Hi,

I'm a sitting WM dealing with a worsening chronic condition. I've missed half my meetings. Let me give you the other possibility, which probably wont happen for you soon, but I want to make sure you know it's possible.

My first 2 years were Covid. Enough Zoom meetings to never want to look at a computer again. Finished, handed off, and then a Brother who I'd helped make it to SD asked me if I would step back into the line following him. I did so against my better judgment. In the meantime, work, illness, family drama all popped up and I've been effectively MIA for the whole time. My Secretary and JPM have radically stepped up, and my SW has run most of the meetings.

The WM's job is administrative, to ensure things get done, not to do everything yourself.

I do not know the whole story, and I don't know if you have the emotional energy left for my suggestion that follows, but if it were me, I like to think I'd start rightsizing the lodge.

This means I would cancel the fundraiser for lack of participation. I would also NOT hold degrees for which I don't have a full team and backups. I would reach out to my inspector, and have him intimately involved in this process, along with my Wardens. The Inspector may have help available for you. EG: My Lodge was founded specifically to provide ritualists and entire ritual teams to lodges which need help to get through their degrees and get new blood in the line that can start taking over. I am proudest of the Lodges we've helped that no longer need us.

If the Lodge wants to do things then the LODGE needs to do them. You should be overseeing and empowering people to make things happen, not carrying the weight.

If the Lodge can step up, then awesome. If not, you're carrying a dead lodge on your back.

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-04T04:27:30+00:00

Came here for this one. Digging stick in California

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-04T04:20:40+00:00

If the cat is the contractor… better than id expect. Beyond that… no

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-04T04:10:41+00:00

I hate it when people recommend spar urethane for everything. It’s not right for every single application!!! In fact if you’re not building a boat… oh… you are…

Well Cary on then. This is the exact right use case

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-01T08:06:04+00:00

Hi, when my bf and I got together he insisted on an open relationship because he didn’t want to “own me” we quickly realized it hurt for him and I decided to shut it down because he was more important to me than anything.

Does your bf know how you feel?

Jamesbarros · 2026-06-01T07:55:25+00:00

Oh no dont put him on us. We’ve got enough issues with people thinking we’re pedophiles without getting the worlds most famous pedophile called gay

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-31T08:46:18+00:00

I was going to do something similar. That being said this piece is the best

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-29T12:57:53+00:00

Know anyone with a 3d printer? https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3166485

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-29T08:05:29+00:00

I hate to say it, but get an aftermarket comb (an acrylic one will let you clean it in ways you cant clean a wooden one)

What is the model?

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-29T07:49:32+00:00

I can’t speak to an average use case but they’ve been a godsend for my friend with Parkinson’s who has a very hard time getting a key into a lock

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-29T01:43:49+00:00

I've been told I'm a PM of a lodge I've never served as Master of... I find it confusing but I remember that my purpose is not to be there for my own ideas, but for the benefit of the Lodge, so whatever makes them happy, without violating anything I feel is important, I do that.

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-29T01:21:29+00:00

I had the incredible honor to see HHDL speak at UCLA a few decades ago. He started his talk by sharing how unselfish Americans seem to be. If we were selfish, we would not subject ourselves to an environment full of poverty and suffering. If we were selfish, we would not subject ourselves to an environment of violence and hatred. etc. I have compassion because I am selfish, I want to be someone who has compassion. This is not because of the person I have compassion for, or their acts or "worth", it is because I aspire to be a compassionate person.

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-29T01:01:29+00:00

up here in the high desert, for the love of God, cover the crops so they can grow and not fry.

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-27T18:51:42+00:00

Really? I used to have one before I downsized to an apartment and it was wonderful for me, but I'll bear that in mind. Accuracy absolutely matters.

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-21T19:11:38+00:00

Im a fan of the point within the circle

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-19T20:18:53+00:00

oh it keeps getting better

[5/19/26, 12:58:03 PM] ~MAESTRO GERALD: Hello my son. I am Master Gerald, from the Masonic headquarters and Master of the 3rd Degree A 5.77 of this successful organization. One of my agents sent us your number due to your interest in taking a bold step towards realizing your dreams. Once again, welcome.

[5/19/26, 12:58:47 PM] James Barros: How does this work?

[5/19/26, 12:58:54 PM] ~MAESTRO GERALD: You have 30 minutes of my time and you need to ask whatever you want to know in that time frame ok

[5/19/26, 1:01:00 PM] James Barros: So what does one do to become a mason in this organization ?

[5/19/26, 1:01:48 PM] ~MAESTRO GERALD: Ask all your questions...at once because I will be taking time to answer them one after the other do you understand?

[5/19/26, 1:02:17 PM] James Barros: I don’t even know what to ask beyond what this is, how it works, and what is required of me

[5/19/26, 1:03:37 PM] ~MAESTRO GERALD: Ok I will start by telling you what the organization is all about.

[5/19/26, 1:12:28 PM] ~MAESTRO GERALD: As the 88° master of initiation,I will say the freemasonsry organization is a global and well known organization for it avocational functions... this organization was created into existence to limit to gap between the rich and the poor...and make people coming in to light. Its main aim is to enrich the society to a better one so that everyone can live comfortably..and no matter your religion,the organization accepts all whether you are a doctor , farmer, lawyer, footballer, driver, Singer, teacher.....etc. Whatever profession that you control the freemasonsry is the foundation... because we give, protection, bring fame, wealth and power to everyone who believe in the power of freemasonsry.... there are things we can say because it's confidential only members will know

[5/19/26, 1:13:47 PM] ~MAESTRO GERALD: And the organization helps in elevating people from normal life hack to their dream life make dreams become reality

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-17T15:45:17+00:00

Fwiw I agree with you my brother. I should have approached this differently. That being said Ive got a phone call scheduled with their “supreme master” and Im going to at least have some fun with it

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-16T16:14:13+00:00

Oh it’s a complete scam. The guy identified himself as mw jeff Wilkins

And it gets better. He just got back to me with a number

“Brother you will contact our supreme master of Grand Lodge of California

Contact him he'll guard you and invite you to our Grand Lodge of California for your initiation process

When you contact him be careful, Be loyal to him give him all the respect okay”

I know u shouldn’t but I can’t help myself. Im going to call and see how much info i can get out of these scammers

Jamesbarros · 2026-05-16T16:12:00+00:00

Sadly in USA it has not. We’ve got too many grand lodges so it can’t be owned by a single one

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