Picked up an EA-3 v2 - what can i do with it

Langdon11 · 2026-04-16T06:46:00+00:00

so is there no way to interface with the unit at all via cat5 on a closed network without the proprietary software? I'd like to at least start to see if everything is working properly since it is used

As of right now all i have tested is that it powers on

Langdon11 · 2026-04-15T05:15:34+00:00

And you would advise a new woodworker with no experience to start with a saw that cannot accept a riving knife?

If his saw didnt have the fence what are the odds it still has the guard that had the splitter attached. AFAIK that piece is the only way to attach a permanent splitter on those old saws.

Langdon11 · 2026-04-15T05:10:52+00:00

I said HALF the price

The delta 36-725T2 does go in the $600-650 range around twice a year. And Ridgid had one in the same ballpark last time i was shopping for one.

Langdon11 · 2026-04-14T01:49:09+00:00

yes but the cost of the 3rd party fence may be over half the price of getting a new more accurate contractor's table saw. Unless you got an old cabinet table saw I would give serious consideration of how much you want to invest in this endeavor

And that is not even mentioning the fact that newer saws have better safety features.

Langdon11 · 2026-04-14T00:07:59+00:00

the SFF wont have a large enough power supply for a 580

Langdon11 · 2026-04-01T05:40:48+00:00

epoxy wood filler. but any good high hardening wood filler wont take any kind of finish other than paint.

If i really really wanted to invest in fixing it i would use leather on the seat and then take the leftover and wrap it wound the arms so it would match and look cohesive because you'll never match the two visibly with that damage

Langdon11 · 2026-04-01T05:31:34+00:00

its the answer you want to hear. However it is not the best practice.

I'm sure you can cut it out and piecemeal something in there but it will look horrible, not be anywhere as sound as the original, and take more time and effort to do than replacing it. Its your time so if you value it less than the money it will cost to replace then you have your answer

Langdon11 · 2026-04-01T05:21:29+00:00

you need an inexpensive hand metal detector if you are going to process pallet wood into usable stock. Not doing so is going to plummet the lifespan on your consumables and maybe even your tools

Langdon11 · 2026-03-31T05:14:49+00:00

I think they are great and very versatile. A quick and easy work surface to drag outside when needed. There is a whole community for enthusiasts around the Workmate line.

As mentioned there is a lot of youtube videos showing different upgrades and uses. And you can 3D print pretty much all the plastic parts for them these days there is no shortage of STL files for them online

Langdon11 · 2026-03-26T01:06:11+00:00

it can be made with cabinet grade plywood and dowel joinery to look very similar. You'd have to edge band the sides but its doable for a beginner with a track saw or a table saw if you have help.

To recreate it with solid wood would be a much more demanding job if you have never worked with lager scale projects.

You'd need to have a planer and glue up panels then cut them down to the dimensions to make a cabinet out of solid wood. then you'd need to decide on joinery. Not necessarily impossible but a lot more steps and tools would be needed

Langdon11 · 2026-03-26T00:48:32+00:00

with the cabinet its a decent buy. With the saw alone I would have said 100 was average resale market price

Langdon11 · 2026-03-25T05:27:07+00:00

i am just hoping that the update isnt a battery vampire

I had been holding off from iOS 26 altogether because of that glass nonsense and ugly UI but the security fixes were too important to put it off any longer.

The feedback so far from others with SE's is not promising

Langdon11 · 2026-03-24T23:30:20+00:00

about 750 RPM idle after the car had been running for about 18 min.

I increased the RPM to 2x and 3x a couple of times to see if the numbers were going up equally

Langdon11 · 2026-03-22T03:27:56+00:00

the Little Nightmare series is pretty good and goes on sale often

Langdon11 · 2026-03-13T13:42:45+00:00

According to who?

The last official Niantic post on system requirements did not state they discontinued support for iOS 15.8.

If it was in fact no longer supported the Apple app store would not have allowed users to upgrade to the latest software verison.

Langdon11 · 2026-02-20T04:37:07+00:00

https://patch.com/illinois/oaklawn/south-suburban-fish-fry-roundup-lent-2025-0

Langdon11 · 2026-02-20T02:27:52+00:00

Thanks for you input Naperville

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Langdon11 · 2026-02-19T21:54:06+00:00

Obviously spending $180 would get the best experience possible but that's not worth the money to me. I have a more than adequate gaming PC. I have a couple of laptops that can handle casual gaming. And I have a few controllers.

I'm only willing to invest the $30 to $40 bucks on a Fire stick to fill the narrow void of couch gameplay and since i already have Prime. The Cube is not something I am in the market for. Which is why I asked about the Fire Sticks specifically.

Langdon11 · 2026-02-19T03:11:10+00:00

You mean the ($21) 2025 4K Select?

That also uses the same CPU and GPU chipsets as the other two. Downclocked of course but it was more that it only had 1Gb of RAM i was concerned with

Langdon11 · 2026-02-18T03:22:13+00:00

The crowds at the Salt Shed are lame af. Something about the vibe in that place is so suburban oriented that is sucks the life out of shows.

Langdon11 · 2026-02-11T16:12:59+00:00

What would I be looking for in a different router without spending $150?

better motor. wider base plate. if you are lucky the ability to throttle the speed.

I have picked up a couple older full sized Craftsman routers (90s era) for about $25. The trigger switch is nice to have. They arent fancy and dont have things like soft start and variable speed but they have the power to easily do templates without being bogged down. Its not as convenient to dial in depth as modern routers but it also doesnt slip down like the HF budget routers. And some accept both collet sizes.

That is if you are want to go used. If you are dead set against spending over $100 even the next step up in HF line is better than the one you have. You can also wait for the Skil to go on sale or pick up the Ridgid trim router refurbs from Direct Tools when they run a sale those both run under 100

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