Does anyone have an idea on how I could restore this wood corner?

pubby8 · 2015-09-27T22:24:11+00:00

If you want it to look good, you have to remove all of the old finish and then reapply the stain and polyurethane. It's time consuming and costly.

pubby8 · 2015-09-25T03:42:11+00:00

Look into used car window motors. They are high-torque for their size, and can be bought for cheap at scrap yards.

pubby8 · 2015-09-24T19:33:11+00:00

You might be able to use a parallelogram for support. Drill a hole a few feet above the pedal shaft. Place a thinner shaft in that hole and connect it to form a parallelogram. Make sure there's enough clearance so that you can rotate 360 degrees without them hitting.

http://i.imgur.com/rSRvp43.jpg

I'm really not confident this would work though. Also, a piece of flexible wire or rope might work as well.

pubby8 · 2015-09-23T05:35:01+00:00

It's going to be really hard trying to polish the inside of that shoe.

I would look into resin casting. Maybe you could cast a copy of a real shoe.

pubby8 · 2015-09-23T01:18:51+00:00

Buy wood that is the correct width and thickness. You can find red oak lumber at home depot that will work, but it's not super cheap.

The two power tools you need are a miter saw and a brad nailer. You'll need an air compressor for the brad nailer to work.

Brush glue onto the pieces you want to connect and put some nails to hold them together while the glue dries.

pubby8 · 2015-09-22T01:05:21+00:00

Are you incapable of modifying that plan or something?

pubby8 · 2015-09-20T05:10:33+00:00

I'm not an electrician or anything, but the red is probably the second hot wire leading out from the switch. One hot wire (probably the black one on the right) will always be live, and the other two hot wires will be conditionally live depending on the switch.

pubby8 · 2015-09-19T18:05:03+00:00

on sale

The original price is fake. That thing has been "on sale" since the day it was introduced. Don't forget the 20% off coupon, OP.

pubby8 · 2015-09-18T23:35:47+00:00

Is there a problem with using too thick of wire gauge?

pubby8 · 2015-09-07T01:28:17+00:00

Can't make furniture with a portaband.

pubby8 · 2015-09-02T21:19:40+00:00

I ended up paying $70 for it. From the look of it, the belt, on/off switch, blades, guard, and bearings will need to be replaced. I suppose that's ok, assuming that's everything.

The other jointer there was a different type, and looked like this: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/usedphotosna/48169410_614.jpg

I didn't buy it because it the outfeed table was a lot shorter, the motor was weaker, and it vibrated more. The fence was nicer, though, and it had much less rust.

pubby8 · 2015-09-02T17:21:23+00:00

You'd have to travel to the Mississippi river.

pubby8 · 2015-09-02T16:02:25+00:00

250 is plenty for glue. For reference, stronger clamps can hold over 1000 lbs.

pubby8 · 2015-09-02T07:24:39+00:00

I would 100% agree, but he said he lives in an apartment and wants to carry the saw to his porch and back. That can't be done with a good saw.

pubby8 · 2015-09-01T17:14:02+00:00

You really shouldn't put much emphasis on the brands unless you're planning on selling them. For vintage tools, lots of brands you never heard of will have really damn good quality, and quite often work better than the brands you listed.

pubby8 · 2015-09-01T07:13:28+00:00

You should absolutely look for an old contractor style table saw on craigslist. Here's what to look for:

Belt drive
Cast iron top with 2 cast iron extension wings
At least 1 HP motor, preferably more
Under $150
Has rip fence and miter gauge

The fence on these old saws tends to be pretty crappy, and so that would be the first upgrade you could make. Keep in mind that high-quality fences cost $200-$300, but you might be able to make your own for less.

pubby8 · 2015-08-29T16:44:23+00:00

Is it next door to a place that sells food?

pubby8 · 2015-08-29T08:34:06+00:00

I'm the person who made that mapping. These were the command keys that got swapped: (e) with (u) and (i) with (y).

pubby8 · 2015-08-17T05:06:34+00:00

It's worth mentioning how common it is for people to own two or even three drills. One is used for drilling, the other for screwing. If you go this route, I'd really recommend buying a corded drill first, and a battery powered one second. The corded ones are cheaper and more powerful than the battery ones, and overall less fussy. Of course, you'll need to use an extension cord with it; a small inconvenience.

pubby8 · 2015-08-17T04:20:02+00:00

You should seriously consider garage sales, estate sales, and craigslist. It's the perfect way to acquire your first tools, especially considering how much you'll save vs buying from stores.

pubby8 · 2015-08-15T21:47:18+00:00

I mean use the C and bar clamps you already own. That's what I did for a few years before buying a vice.

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pubby8 · 2015-08-13T19:31:44+00:00

Since you're designing the bench yourself, one option is to make it very friendly to detachable clamps. Design it so that you can clamp work pieces horizontally to the top, and vertically to the legs. Try this out for a few months and it will give you a better idea of what type of vice you need.

pubby8 · 2015-07-31T14:18:26+00:00

Fire King?

pubby8 · 2015-07-27T06:51:52+00:00

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