January 2025

  • Blue Spruce / Woodpecker Router Plane Follow Up

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    Blue Spruce / Woodpecker Router Plane Follow Up

    In this follow-up video on the Blue Spruce router plane, key topics include warranty parts sent to customers due to assembly issues, a comparison of changeover speeds between Blue Spruce and Walke-Moore planes, and compatibility of Veritas and vintage Stanley router plane irons. An overall assessment of performance is provided

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  • Yates American J-120 Band Saw – Table and Trunnions

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    Yates American J-120 Band Saw – Table and Trunnions

    Continued progress on cleaning and restoring a saw table, addressing rust issues and reassembling components with attention to shim placement. The cleaning involved scraping, buffing, and waxing to ensure smooth operation. Collaboration with my son highlighted the restoration process at the start!

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  • Yates American J-120 Band Saw – Motor Mounted

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    Yates American J-120 Band Saw – Motor Mounted

    The update is all about replacing the saws original three-phase motor with a 1.5hp single-phase motor. A custom adapter plate was designed to align the new motor with the existing bracket. After multiple attempts and adjustments on the CNC machine, the motor was successfully mounted, allowing for testing and further assembly.

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