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Yates American J-120 Band Saw – Introduction and Getting it Home
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Sharing the process of acquiring a Yates American J-120 Bandsaw, detailing efforts to restore its mechanical and electrical components. After successfully transporting the saw with community support from OWWM.org and friends, I am thankful and excited for upcoming restoration work.
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Walker-Turner Table Saw Elevation Screw Installation
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This blog details the installation process for the elevation screw on a Walker Turner 1165 table saw, applicable to the 1180 model as well. It includes step-by-step instructions on positioning a brass retaining piece and getting the tension set right.
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Walker Turner 1165 Table Saw Restoration – Part 4
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The restoration of the Walker Turner 1165 saws focuses on safety through modifications to the table and blade lifting mechanism, including the addition of an aftermarket splitter and blade guard. Key steps involved determining bracket placement, drilling holes, and making necessary adjustments, preparing for final reassembly.
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Walker Turner 1165 Table Saw Restoration – Part 3
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The restoration project progressed with parts returning from sandblasting and being meticulously prepped, primed, and painted. Ideal September weather allowed for efficient ventilation of the shop so parts could be painted, with two coats applied to all components. Despite initial delays, the project is ahead of anticipated schedule, hopefully enabling a timely assembly in the…
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How to Make a Gents Saw (Video)
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Chris shares their experience making a gents saw using 1/16″ brass and 1095 spring steel. Originally hesitant about gents saws, he found his custom version much more comfortable, especially with the indexing nature of the London pattern handle. The project was enjoyable, leading him to consider offering kits or finished saws for others down the…
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Making a Mini Folded Brass Back Saw (Video)
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After building a mini hand saw for his son, Chris felt inspired to continue making saws. He documented his process of making a brass back saw, detailing several challenges and solutions, including heating brass for easier folding. Passionate about saw-making, he hopes to continue crafting more saws in the future.
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New Handle for Mini D7 Handsaw (Video)
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My son took an interest to the handsaws in my saw til, and after trying a massive 26″ rip saw, I decided to seek out a smaller more age appropriate option.
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Repurposing a Vintage Workbench for My Son (Video)
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Somehow my hunt for an EH Sheldon planing stop turned in to modifying a vintage workbench to work for my son… And I’m ok with that.
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Walker Turner 1165 Table Saw Restoration – Part 2
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The second part of my 1165 restoration project sees the finished disassembly and sandblasting prep, along with the table top cleaning
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Walker Turner 1165 Table Saw Restoration – Part 1
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The first part of my 1165 restoration project sees the disassembly and overview of the parts that make up the table saw
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