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Over last couple days finished calibrating the table saw. Took a lot longer than expected but it's as good as it will get.
One issue w/ zero clearance inserts is the lack of air flow really humps up dust collection. So I tried to add some slots to help. I believe I over did it. I should really need any of them besides the ones near the front.
I've also worked on sealing up the saw cabinet as best as possible all the air flow has to come through the saw blade insert. I've stuffed in closed cell foam between the cabinet and the cast iron top. But it is still leaky. May try some spray foam to really seal it up.
I've tried adding a pressure valve in case the saw blade insert gets completely covered and pressure builds up. Definitely works. I tried pressing the reducer against it and it works too. So I'll be able to use the dust extractor and the big separator with smaller tools as well. Just will need to make a new reducer with a pressure valve as well.
Big issue with the saw is the base. It can be moved easily but their is no leveling feet! And my basement floor is no where near level. So I think the next thing I'll be building is a new table saw base.
One issue w/ zero clearance inserts is the lack of air flow really humps up dust collection. So I tried to add some slots to help. I believe I over did it. I should really need any of them besides the ones near the front.
I've also worked on sealing up the saw cabinet as best as possible all the air flow has to come through the saw blade insert. I've stuffed in closed cell foam between the cabinet and the cast iron top. But it is still leaky. May try some spray foam to really seal it up.
I've tried adding a pressure valve in case the saw blade insert gets completely covered and pressure builds up. Definitely works. I tried pressing the reducer against it and it works too. So I'll be able to use the dust extractor and the big separator with smaller tools as well. Just will need to make a new reducer with a pressure valve as well.
Big issue with the saw is the base. It can be moved easily but their is no leveling feet! And my basement floor is no where near level. So I think the next thing I'll be building is a new table saw base.
You'd love my buddies custom table. It's built for everything.
My approach to sanding drywall has been a 5in orbital sander attached to a shop vac.
Well even using the really quiet DeWalt vacuum just air air rushing through the sander (even with the sander off) was uncomfortable enough to want hearing protection.
Got my hands on a proper 9in cordless DeWalt sander meant for drywall. Attached to the exact same vacuum could have a conversation with someone while sanding
Well even using the really quiet DeWalt vacuum just air air rushing through the sander (even with the sander off) was uncomfortable enough to want hearing protection.
Got my hands on a proper 9in cordless DeWalt sander meant for drywall. Attached to the exact same vacuum could have a conversation with someone while sanding
I assumed an orbital sander would pull too much material off too quickly, but might give it a try when I get to mudding.
I've used the (reynolds?) rectangular hand sander with the vacuum attachment and it's decent for patching. We'll see if it's enough for mudding and taping whole rooms, but I generally try to keep my coats pretty thin.
Got the last of my metric measuring equipment (for now). The T-square is nice. And unlike imperial one I have, it isn't possible to assemble it out of square. The layout squares are thicker than my iGaging ones, but are missing features (that I never used).
Did a quick and dirt build for new base for the saw over my days off. Besides the melamine top, most of the lumber was used before. Wood cost was probably $20. Castors and leveling feet were about $70. The saw sits on the plastic dust collection funnel/base. And it isn't quite sitting level for some reason. It hasn't been bolted down as I need to figure out why. But happy with outcome. Will be making a wood wing to full the huge void in the fence. And add a few drawers for tools needed to run the saw.
Did a quick and dirt build for new base for the saw over my days off. Besides the melamine top, most of the lumber was used before. Wood cost was probably $20. Castors and leveling feet were about $70. The saw sits on the plastic dust collection funnel/base. And it isn't quite sitting level for some reason. It hasn't been bolted down as I need to figure out why. But happy with outcome. Will be making a wood wing to full the huge void in the fence. And add a few drawers for tools needed to run the saw.
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