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The Coffee Shop / Scented candles for men

« on: March 06, 2012, 10:21:43 pm »

It seems in this day and time you can?t go into an area dominated by a woman without detecting the ?aroma? (odorous terribilis) of some kind of bizarre scented candle. Everything from ?Boysenberry Vanilla Potpourri? to ?Spice Orange Jasmine Chocolate?. Sometimes it gives me a headache!

Well, it?s about time men had their own scented candles. Below you will find a few scents men would appreciate.

SCENTED CANDLES FOR MEN

?62 Chevy truck ? Interior and Exhaust
Gunpowder
Wet Dog (only if it?s your own dog)
Frying Bacon (actually, a lot of different fried foods)
Wood Smoke
Chainsaw Exhaust
Freshly Caught Bass
Ozone (arc welder, of course)
Acetylene
Freshly Moved Dirt
Sale Barn
Silage
Sawdust
New Tires
Hot Metal
3 Year Old Baseball Cap
Ammonia Fertilizer (light, of course)
Burning Grass or Leaves
Alfalfa
Firecrackers
Latex Paint

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: Where to buy clocks for scrollsaw pattern

« on: March 05, 2012, 06:00:30 pm »

Lee Valley Tools http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/help.aspx ships internationally and they have a selection of clocks, and lots of other interesting things.

Jim

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: problem with the adjustment knob.

« on: February 18, 2012, 09:37:34 am »

frankorona, I'm not Steve but perhaps I can help.  It looks like the threads have been damaged.  I think I found the manual for your saw on the Truper web site, is it the SCA-16X?  It's all in Spanish so I haven't learned much, perhaps there is something there that could help you, if you don't have the manual - http://www.truper.com/manuales_ing.php?m=0&pagina=4&categoria=ME&limitInf=40

The damage to the bolt appears to be caused by a nut or something similar in the saw that is badly made.  Can you see the part the bolt goes through and is it damaged?  You may need to replace a part - if it is still under warranty, Truper may do it for you.  A part like that should last a long time, unless you are turning the knob too hard when you tension the blade.

I hope this gets you started on solving the problem.
Jim

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The Coffee Shop / Re: SawStop? Not so fast says Stephen Colbert

« on: February 18, 2012, 09:14:28 am »

Interesting.  The video doesn't play, the screen says "not available" and one of the commentators (scroll down) suggests it is only available in the US.

Jim

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: New Yankee workshop videos are back

« on: February 10, 2012, 01:18:59 pm »

Keefie and beginner, I thought I might have made an mistake in the link in my original message but it works from the forum.  Not sure why there is a problem but if you click on or type in www.newyankee.com, you should get there. 

The link to the video is in the picture of the router table on the right of the screen.

Best of luck,
Jim

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / New Yankee workshop videos are back

« on: February 10, 2012, 08:25:11 am »

Not sure if this is the best forum for this but here it goes.

Norm's videos are back on-line again at the New Yankee Workshop.  The old URL for the videos doesn't work but this http://www.newyankee.com/#ecwid:category=0&mode=product&product=7916628 has a link to the video.

Enjoy,
Jim

 

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The Coffee Shop / The Man Rules

« on: January 28, 2012, 04:55:41 pm »

At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
 
 Finally , the guys' side of the story.  ( I must admit, it's pretty good.)  We always hear " the rules" From the female side....
 
 Now here are the rules from the male side.   
 
These are our rules!  Please note.. these are all numbered "1 "  ON PURPOSE! 
 
 
1.   Men are NOT mind readers.
(FIRST & FOREMOST RULE)
 
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.  We need it up, you need it down.  You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports or news, It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.  Let it be.
 
1.. Crying is blackmail.
 
1. Ask for what you want.  Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work!  Just say it!
 
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
 
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.  Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.  In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.  Don't ask us.
 
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the  other one
 
1. You can either ask us to do something  Or tell us how you want it done.  Not both.  If you already know best how to do it , just do it yourself.
 
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials..

1. Captain Cook did NOT need directions and neither do we.
 
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.  Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color.  Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched.  We do that.
 
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.  We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle..
 
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.
 
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine... Really .
 
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as Football  or Cars.
 
1. You have enough clothes.
 
1. You have too many shoes.
 
1. I am in shape.   Round IS a shape!
 
1. Thank you for reading this.  Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men really don't mind that?  It's like camping.

Pass this to as many men as you can - to give them a laugh.

Pass this to as many women as you can -  to give them a bigger laugh.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Any real advantage in an expensive saw

« on: January 15, 2012, 10:32:12 pm »

gene, I've only had the Delta 40-690 for about 9 months so it hasn't had much wear and tear.  I did take it into the repair centre for knocking at higher speeds.  They fixed that but couldn't get the blade to stay perpendicular to the table through it's stroke.  I was able to partly fix that problem.   http://stevedgood.com/community/index.php?topic=6646.0

The blade still moves forward and backward as it strokes up and down, between 1/16" and 1/32".  That doesn't seem like much but I can feel the workpiece try to move back and forth when I'm cutting slowly.  It doesn't seem to affect the cut, I just have to hold it a bit tighter.

The repair shop tightened one of the pivot bolts for the upper arm with the result that the arm stays up by itself.  There is a click as it locks into place but it can be lowered relatively easily.  One day I'll work on a spring assisted lift like the Easy Lift by jimdandy.

The markings on the saw indicate it is a Type 1 but I doubt it was made at the same factory as the Dewalt 788 Type 1 Saw. 

Overall, I'm very satisfied with the saw and don't regret purchasing it.

Sorry I didn't reply sooner but hope this helps.
Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: The ultimate scroll saw

« on: January 15, 2012, 08:46:11 pm »

How about tilting the blade instead of the table?  My Delta 40-690 tilts the table but I could see tilting the blade could be useful.  Yes, thumbs, just like the EX21.

I do have to admit I haven't tilted my table, yet.

Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: DIY Scroll saw stand

« on: December 28, 2011, 08:23:22 pm »

dgman and Jim F,

You're correct in that the saw runs very smoothly on the steel stand but the height is a problem.  I'm trying to re-arrange the shop and need the saw closer to the floor to fit.  I was hoping a shorter wood stand would work well.

I may have to build a stand and see how it works.

Thanks,
Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: DIY Scroll saw stand

« on: December 28, 2011, 05:58:18 pm »

Good point, GB.  I was thinking about a 24" high stand so I can use an old secretary's chair.

Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / DIY Scroll saw stand

« on: December 28, 2011, 03:54:35 pm »

I planning a replacement for the metal stand that came with my Delta 40-690 (the Dewalt 788 clone) so I did some searching.  I see stands ranging from GrayBeard's (that will support a small tank  and also looks good), to tall skinny stands that look like they could fall over with a gentle nudge.  I know that vibration can be a problem so I set (not bolted down) my saw on a metal stool and ran it through it's speeds, cutting and not cutting.  There was a bit of vibration but not as much as I expected, bolting it to the stool might be enough.

Do I need a stand like GrayBeards for my 40-690, given that I don't see much vibration when it is sitting precariously on a stool or can I get good results with a lighter design?

Has anyone built a light-weight stand and had to beef it up?  What saw were you using?

Thanks for your comments.
Jim
An aside to GrayBeard, I notice you saw isn't bolted down http://stevedgood.com/community/index.php?topic=6416.0.  Do you run it that way or is it bolted down now?

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Home made shop air cleaner

« on: December 18, 2011, 01:18:01 pm »

Gabby, you're right about adding resistance, i.e., filters, to the system.  I found blocking the inlets and outlets did reduce the current draw to reasonable levels but then the whole fan body started to shake.  Perhaps if I actually used filters instead of two pieces of cardboard with openings cut in them, it wouldn't shake as much. 

Bill, good idea about lumberjocks.  I haven't posted yet but have read all the air cleaner posts.  Unfortunately I didn't see anything to answer my questions.

Perhaps I am over-thinking the problem.  (I've been known to do that.)  I'll have to build a box and see what happens, and make sure I can add extra layers of filters, and/or partly block the outlet, if needed.

Thanks,
Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Home made shop air cleaner

« on: December 17, 2011, 11:26:47 am »

Gabby, my shop is in the basement (Montreal, Quebec) so venting outside will waste either heat or air conditioning.  The fan bearings are good, it takes quite a while to stop spinning.  

Tvman, I've tried partly blocking the inlet, and partly blocking the outlet, and partly blocking both.  That reduces the current draw but when I get it where I think the air flow is good, the whole fan starts vibrating.  It's a direct drive type so that would be especially hard on the motor bearings.  You are correct that the house ducts provide resistance to both slow down the air flow and reduce the current draw.

Joey, I thought about a sanding table but don't have room in the shop.  My table saw and drill pres table are used a lot for assembly, painting, etc.  I was also thinking of better filtering than is possible with a box fan.  I working on a paint both that will discharge outside through a window.

I have a dust collector with one hose that can be connected to each machine as needed, including above and below the table of the scroll saw.  SWMBO doesn't like dust getting into the house thus the air cleaner.

I guess I'll end up making a box for the fan, putting in some filters, and perhaps partly blocking the outlet until I get what I want.

Thanks for all your replies.  From the beginning of the project I suspected it would end up being a trial and error build but thought that someone with more experience than I might have a definite solution.

Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Home made shop air cleaner

« on: December 15, 2011, 09:23:02 pm »

I'm planning to us a furnace blower with a 1/2 hp, multi-speed motor running on it's lowest speed, to make a ceiling mounted air cleaner for my shop - it's about 22'x12'x7'.  (I know, it could be a head-knocker.)

When the blower is run on the bench, in free air, the motor draws twice it's design current - not good.  It also moves so much air that I'm afraid it will blow off what little hair I still have on my head.      I know that the air filters will reduce the air flow and current draw but I'm not sure if it would be enough.

I could start building a box with filters over the inlet but I thought I'd check with the forum before I start.  Have any of you used a furnace blower for a shop air cleaner and did it work out well?  Was the air flow too high or did the filters cut the air flow significantly?  Any tricks I should know about?

I'm not sure just what questions to ask but any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jim