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  1. Jswain

    Tool Copper vise jaws

    All the time :p
  2. Jswain

    4 x 6 Bandsaw Table

    Actually I believe because of the size/mechanical ratio the 10lb spools will feed easier, the spool tension should be as minimal as possible too just to stop it from getting loose when you let off. I usually set wire tension with a glove on my hand so that it is fairly tough but I can stop the...
  3. Jswain

    4 x 6 Bandsaw Table

    Pay close attention to the wire tension on the 180 autosets. Use as little as possible. Too much and it will wear the shaft or bushing in the wire drive motor & then slip on the wire/feed inconsistent. Then most people crank it down more which burns out the motor. I fixed one machining a new...
  4. Jswain

    4 x 6 Bandsaw Table

    That's how I did mine as well, as big as it could be towards the saw to just barely clear so I can leave it on while using it horizontally. @Six O Two 's cart looks really nice, I need to do the extended vise jaws with a thread hole too, add it to the list:confused: @YotaBota what are you...
  5. Jswain

    Jswain's active projects

    Thanks! I'll be getting busy here again with work next week but I still spend a lot of time in the shop! Not much for updates but I spent some time with the 3d printer to do some more organizing. Designed and printed some mounts for the spray bottles I use then scaled one down to fit my...
  6. Jswain

    DavidR8's shop shenanigans

    I always seem to find something new the day after I reorganize things to their "final" destination lol
  7. Jswain

    Improved rubber flap for knee mills

    Looks great!
  8. Jswain

    Product Repairing a brand new PA lawn roller

    I feel like when you buy something like this from princess auto, you have to factor in that, someday(and not on day 1 like your first unit) you will probably need to do some welding/bending/replacing on it to keep it working like a piece of crap.
  9. Jswain

    Cross-Slide Leadscrew & Nut

    Looks great!!
  10. Jswain

    Another Calgary local

    Welcome from Cochrane
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