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Miller’s Falls 417 Lathe Uncovered! Join Mosquito in exploring the uncommon vintage Miller’s Falls 417 lathe! Learn about its history, unique foot-powered design, and the modifications on this specific model. Got info on the 417? Share your knowledge and be part of the discovery!
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Understanding Tool Preferences: Psychology, Nostalgia, and More. Why do woodworkers and makers choose specific tools? This video explores the surprising psychology behind tool selection, delving into the influence of nostalgia for first tools, personality traits, ergonomic comfort, and even the allure of new gadgets. Learn how early experiences, influential figures, and the desire for efficiency…
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Join Mosquito aka Chris in Part 5 of the Walker Turner 1165 restoration series, a detailed look at reassembling the internal castings. This video covers the cast iron base, table, trunnions, motor mounting, elevation screw, and tilt mechanism, offering valuable insights for vintage machinery enthusiasts and woodworking restoration projects. Learn step-by-step how to bring classic…
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Chris walks through his design and manufacturing approach to making a box with the CNC. Using Fusion360 for modeling and tool paths to optimize the process, the box is a success, but this is more a dive in to the design approach side of it.
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The wheels are re-tired, crowned and balanced. The guide blocks are cleaned, upgraded, and reinstalled. A fence is added, and this band saw will cut!
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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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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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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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Mosquito takes a deep dive on the features and design of the Blue Spruce/Woodpecker Router Plane.
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One of the big ones! I convert the band saw from a 3-phase motor to a single-phase motor, detailing the rewiring process for the motor starter and overload protection. Also ensuring correct selection of appropriate heater elements for overload protection, and the satisfaction of maintaining the original equipment’s appearance throughout the project.
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