Comments on: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask!

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:17:05 +0000

I am considering building new cabinets in my work shop. During the discussion with friends and family about the project, I have realized I need some opinions on what would be the best way in constructing drawers. Some say I should dovetail every joint and others are telling me to use the Kreg system. Can anyone give me some pointers or a direction I should go in before spending the cash on one way versus the other? Thanks.

By: Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:47:07 +0000

Jim,

There are a number of aftermarket sources for ball-bearing band saw blade guides. The first company that comes to mind is Carter Products (carterproducts.com). They make a broad range of quality replacements, and I suspect they probably have a set that would fit your Delta BS100. You can email them on their website or call them toll-free at 888-622-7837. Good luck! Chris Marshall, Field Editor

By: Jim Harsha

Jim Harsha — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:40:16 +0000

I have a Delta band saw BS100 which has graphite blade guides, poor design. Where would I get get a replacement, say ball bearnings?

By: Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:05:50 +0000

Can we submit a picture? I’m trying to find a source for a particular type of clamp that I know others would want as well. But it’s hard to describe…

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:22:11 +0000

Just wondering what saw and blade to use and how you would cut small pieces of eucalyptus from ties used in a gypsum mine. They are about as hard as steel.

thank you
Robert

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:51:40 +0000

Hello people…I read somewhere within these pages that ”no wood worker is an island.”
But that seems to be the case with me. I have’nt found many in my country who enjoy woodworking as a hobby, hence not a lot of help available locally when I have a question.
I hope there is someone among you who can help.
I’m searching for a dealer in India, who sells or can help me procure a JET 1014 Mini Lathe machine…Any comments, tips, are most welcome.
Gary

By: John

John — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:24:04 +0000

Thanks for keeping the dialogue open… This is what I love about this blog more than most others… I’ll keep you posted on any thoughts I have.

By: Steve Metsch

Steve Metsch — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:29:31 +0000

Buy or borrow a used #4. Tune it up (instructions are on the web).
Use it to flatten a board and joint an edge. Let your blisters heal and then youu will be able to try any one you want to buy.
If you think you are going to use it for chamfering and end grain, buy a low angle block plane. (smaller, cheaper and “handier”)

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:55:56 +0000

I am new at this but eager to learn. If I were going to buy a hand plan thiis would be my first. Which one should I buy and what brand is recommended. I do not own any at this time.