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06-09-2015 11:34 AM #1
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Another thing that works good for holding nuts and screws in a socket/bit driver is butyl. We used that a lot in the body shop.
I have a question for all you that could make a good tip for everyone. How, or what is, a good practice to put painted bolts back together without scratching everything all up. Just putting a socket on a bolt head seems to do it. I had to repaint some sheet metal on a H Farmall and I tried like crazy to not scratch anything putting it together. The bolts still had some chip marks and scuffs so I touched them up. Have any good tips for that stuff?Ryan
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1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
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06-14-2015 03:12 PM #2
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Got a dirty job? It's easier to get the grease out from under your nails if you dig your nails into a bar of soap before you start. Packing the soap under your nails prevents the grease from getting under your nails, and washes out easily..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
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06-30-2015 06:38 PM #3
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Band Saw Table
Not a new idea, just my slant on how to set your portable band saw up
as a temp table band saw. I did this to my Porter Cable saw years ago,
and it is my go to saw most of the time. My son is always using it, and
with his birthday coming up it was a good time to make him one. My buddy
jumped on the band wagon so we built two. Northern Tool had some knock off
saws on sale for 80$ w/free shipping, they are variable speed w/trigger lock.
Used 1" sq tube for the frame, and added 1/4 20 riv nuts to secure the saw
in three places.
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03-23-2018 02:01 PM #4
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So Northern Tool no longer sells their little portable saw, only a much more expensive name brand, but Harbor Freight recently got a new one branded "Bauer" that's near the same, and ran one of their "Super Coupons" for $99. I had to mount it a little different, using the screws that hold on the rubber cover and offsetting the bottom support, but it works. It has no switch lock, so I'll have to use a zip tie to lock it closed, and the switched plug like Rich used. Stupid pictures are upright when viewed, but upload sideways.....
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06-30-2015 06:46 PM #5
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Here's a better pic of the location of riv nuts:
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All the saws I used in the past never had safety covers on the bottom, but I wanted to
use the m here. I pounded part of the side flanges straight, and tapped the frame
for the mounting screws.
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06-30-2015 06:49 PM #6
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A little rattle can paint.
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06-30-2015 06:53 PM #7
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Last pic showing the 9" x 4" x 1/4" flat stock used to make the working
table.
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06-30-2015 07:52 PM #8
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Great work there! We got my Dad a new band saw 10yrs ago for his birthday and he hasn't used it once yet. I'm half tempted to go snag it. Once he sees it being used, he'll be all over it then.
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1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
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07-01-2015 04:17 PM #9
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That's a neat idea and probably makes that saw 10 times more useful! Came out great...
Saturday can be my birthday.. is one of those for me?!?! ROFLMAO!
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07-01-2015 07:14 PM #10
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It should arrive by Friday! LOLhttp://www.clubhotrod.com/hot-rod-bu...del-coupe.html
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I note you don't specify which Friday! Originally Posted by RichB
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07-02-2015 10:14 AM #12
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and the check is in the mail!http://www.clubhotrod.com/hot-rod-bu...del-coupe.html
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And he'll respect you in the morning.
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07-02-2015 10:56 AM #14
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What's the throat measurement & blade length on that saw, Rich? I've been meaning to put a stepped drive pulley on my old 12" Craftsman (80" blade, before they ruined them....) but never have gotten "round tuit". I like the variable speed idea.Roger
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07-02-2015 02:03 PM #15
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Roger:
The blade is 44 7/8" x 1/2" x .025 the same as my Porter cable, and has a 4" throat. Here's a link:
FREE SHIPPING — Ironton Portable Band Saw — 6 Amp, Variable Speed, 230 FPM | Portable Band Saws| Northern Tool + Equipment
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