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Post by DirtCleaner on Sept 30, 2013 21:40:41 GMT -5
Probably not a new idea but I have been bothered by the flat pan on the bottom of the machine. So a fix was in order so I could sleep at night again. Found $3 wedges at an estate sale for $1 each. Used carpet tape to hold the wedges to the table and built a wedge to support the motor. Now the waste water will go towards the drain hole. Still have to dump it out when finished to keep it from sitting and rusting.
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Post by Pat on Sept 30, 2013 22:00:16 GMT -5
Looks like a good idea to me!
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Post by deb193redux on Sept 30, 2013 22:19:25 GMT -5
I just put a 2x4 under the back edge or my Lortone 6 wheel
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 30, 2013 23:34:13 GMT -5
Framers wedges would serve the same purpose. You can get a whole bundle of them at any lumber yard for just a few dollars. They're also great for firming up rocks in saw vises.
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Post by jamesp on Oct 1, 2013 2:55:12 GMT -5
Got a stack next to my saw. Helps a lot w/round stuff.
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Post by pghram on Oct 1, 2013 15:42:55 GMT -5
Great idea, I use a hand-held shop vac to suck the last of the water from mine.
Rich
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Post by Pat on Oct 1, 2013 19:17:23 GMT -5
jamesp. Could you post a photo of the framer wedges you have next to your saw? I googled them, but I'm having trouble wrapping my brain around the google images and saw use. Thanks.
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Post by jamesp on Oct 1, 2013 19:47:00 GMT -5
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 1, 2013 19:58:41 GMT -5
Jim, if you want to go high tech, pattern makers and automotive clay modelers use nylon wedges in various sizes and angles. They last for ever, and don't soak up water or oil.
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Post by jamesp on Oct 1, 2013 20:07:45 GMT -5
Got those too Don. From Home Depot. But i tell you, wood is hard to beat for predictable grip. And i just leave them inside my saw where they can't sneak into the cut. They do sell plastic ones for carpentry at the Hardware store. They are breakable too.
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Post by Pat on Oct 1, 2013 20:38:22 GMT -5
jamesp jakesrocksThanks. I know about shims. Sounds like a good idea to shove between the vise and rock to hold it in place. We've been using just odd pieces that don't fit we'll.
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 1, 2013 20:59:55 GMT -5
Got those too Don. From Home Depot. But i tell you, wood is hard to beat for predictable grip. And i just leave them inside my saw where they can't sneak into the cut. They do sell plastic ones for carpentry at the Hardware store. They are breakable too. Jim, the wedges I'm talking about are specialty items. They're made of nylon, Actually milled out of nylon blocks, and don't break. Expensive as hell, but great to have.
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Post by jamesp on Oct 1, 2013 23:17:39 GMT -5
Clamping a rock in a saw is major deal. Unforgiving if it comes loose. A $400 mistake i made once
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