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  1. curmudgeon

    before the chips fly

    Thanks for the link Craig. I'm relieved that I followed the correct process (dial indicator referencing off the stock on opposing jaws). I just struggled with keeping the relative directions and reactions straight in my head. I think I have it now, and a mantra to help me remember, "push...
  2. curmudgeon

    before the chips fly

    and then there were chips.... As I mentioned before, I'm making a plywood bench top with aluminium legs. The legs came from the corner posts of our old deck railing. I'll cut them down, and turn them upside down to screw the surface mounts to the bottom of the benchtop. The posts had cast...
  3. curmudgeon

    DavidR8's shop shenanigans

    David, I have a similar bandsaw; a Delta clone by King (model WA1403-C). The previous owner installed a DIY riser block, and I made a cover for the blade on the frame side. I'm still using the original guide post designed for the 6" throat, and it's rarely an issue because I'm often working...
  4. curmudgeon

    Tool Your First Power Tool?

    1974 Sears 12" wood lathe and a set of Sorby tools, straight out of the Sears catalogue. I had taken wood working at school the previous year and loved turning, so quit hockey got a paper route to top up the savings account. As soon as I got it, I glued up 3 pieces of 2 1/4" square hemlock...
  5. curmudgeon

    Repairing Bosch SHV46C03UC/14 Dishwasher

    Thanks to @Tecnico 's superior Google skills, I have a new repair kit coming from Calgary. The dishwasher is currently finishing it's test run and I'm feeling confident enough to post a "yay, it's fixed" post before I see the proof - hearing the quiet operation is sufficient for now. Thanks...
  6. curmudgeon

    Rose Index

    Welcome and thanks for the great intro. Like @TorontoBuilder said, the kindest thing you can do for your northern customers is to offer USPS international shipping. Canada Post does not add unfair charges to collect the required Canadian and Provincial sales taxes. I avoid ordering from US...
  7. curmudgeon

    Repairing Bosch SHV46C03UC/14 Dishwasher

    Thanks @Tecnico ! I had found the Fruugo source but I don't think it fits. A search of part no. and model no. on their site resulted in no hits. Thanks for the Parts of Canada link; I ordered a kit from them (free shipping) and they've already created a UPS shipping label; might even arrive...
  8. curmudgeon

    Repairing Bosch SHV46C03UC/14 Dishwasher

    Cool! That would be fun, and a perfect rational for buying a mill.
  9. curmudgeon

    Repairing Bosch SHV46C03UC/14 Dishwasher

    Thanks @jcdammeyer, that is what I had planned to use, but it might wise to stop in at Industrial Plastics and Paints like @YotaBota suggested, and get their advice on a solvent based, plastic cement. Or, I could go epoxy for repair attempt #2, plastic cement for #3, and stainless screws for...
  10. curmudgeon

    Repairing Bosch SHV46C03UC/14 Dishwasher

    Industrial Plastics and Paint on Cloverdale?
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