Monday Night Meatloaf 147

Monday Night Meatloaf. Weekly mixed bag with something for everybody. In this episode we have,
Come along repair update and Bozo attack.
Storage tray cases
Vintage Delta Unisaw
Cotton Friction tape. McMaster Carr 76465A1
Buddy boxes
Plomb Tools, tool checks
Mystery box. Stainless coaster, Slocum micrometer, machine shop ephemera.
Wood crate, Center Micrometer, Taft Peirce surface plate.
Acme Box. Ford 7.3 diagnostic box, Euclid Probe, Starrett M1 lube, No swirl funnel, Camphor tablets,

[@TheRealMotoNut]

Please never stop making these videos. I eagerly await these every week.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Moto. You and a bunch of other folks pretty much insist on these. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@SteveSummers]

Thanks for sharing Tom .I enjoy seeing what you have going on in the shop. I would guess you are as ready as I am for warmer weather .

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Steve. Thanks for stopping by. Yes I have had enough "Atmospheric rivers" thank you very much. Cheers, Tom

[@nickhenscheid369]

That Unisaw is great. My dad has been using one continuously for about 40 years. The Biesemeyer fence will be way better - safer, faster and more accurate. Should only take 20-30 min to put on.

[@miles11we]

I still haven't swapped out my fence after probably a decade of bitching about it lol

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Nick. One feature on the Delta fence is a fine pitch rack and pinion knob. It makes moving the fence tiny increments pretty easy. I wanted to try the delta fence first because mounting the Biesemeyer I have to drill and tap mounting holes. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@nickhenscheid369]

@@oxtoolco the fine adjust is a nice feature in theory. In my experience it always seemed to rack the fence slightly out of parallel with the blade. The biesemeyer rides so smoothly that it’s quite easy to make adjustments with a finely tuned fist bump, or use an indicator or shim stock to be more precise. And the biesemeyer stays 100% parallel, which is its main feature.

[@vendter]

When I was pole vaulting we used friction tape on the pole for grip. To make it very sticky just before you jumped you dripped some lighter fluid on it and it gets really gooey. I believe it is impregnated with mastic.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Vincent. That sounds like a recipe for taking the pole with you over the bar. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@johncarey9149]

Thank you Tom, that was 64 minutes well spent. As for the closing image with the thoughts from Brown & Sharpe of yester year, I may need to convert it into some garage art. Please keep up the good work.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey John. I can talk to my buddy Tom who makes metal machine tags and see what he can do. Might make a good fundraiser item. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@floodo1]

thx for that Brown & Sharpe treat at the end. Sage advice

[@PaulSteMarie]

Oh, clever! The center mic is adding the first measurement on the inside edges to the measurement on the outside edges. That gives twice the distance between centers. It then uses a scale that's been stretched by a factor of 2 and Bob's your uncle

[@oxtoolco]

Bing bang bong. And there you have it. I was pretty impressed after I tried it. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@calholli]

SWEET.. I have a 2002 F350 7.3L diesel 6spd manual 4x4 myself. Nearly 300k miles now. Amazing truck. The other day I was checking tire sizes on my door sticker and I just realized that it says "incomplete manufactured vehicle" --- so it was just a cab and chassis apparently. Which makes sense, because this thing is more like a tractor than it is a truck. I put a 9ft flatbed on it. (has the half- extended cab with suicide rear doors.. Supercab I think it's technically called). Everything on it is manual. Manual locking hubs, manual 4x4 on the floor. Trans is a ZF 6spd manual. Manual mirrors, seats, locks, windows.. and everything still works great. Has a rubber mat floor.. It doesn't even have tilt or cruise control. I drove it for a decade running my own construction company. Pretty incredible truck. I still think they were the best trucks ford ever made. The 7.3L is legendary.

[@patricksullivan9951]

Hi Tom, that is a really good table saw. I have a newer version in my garage, and at work I used a Delta version with that same fence assembly. My garage saw has the Biesemeyer Fence system, you defiantly need to do the upgrade, what a better fence. It's nice that Meatloaf is back! Simply yummy!!

[@paulcooper2897]

Just watching the world news .. devastating weather of all kinds in California recently .. hope you and your family are safe and well.

[@stevenpederson1645]

Tom, the M1 jug was designed by the sales dept. The more you spill the more you buy.😁

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Steven. Bad design just bugs me. It is the simple frustrating things that really wear a person down. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@pabloestafez6830]

That quickly turned into an AvE unboxing....I was waiting for you to shout "TIME"

[@ralphgoings2120]

Hi Tom, I used one of the Center Mics to inspect side plates for small gearboxes in the late 60's. It was pretty accurate due to the oversize scale (2X I believe) to result in a direct reading of the center distance. For many years I have used regular calipers to take the same measurements, add together and divide by two for center distance. Enjoyed your channel for years. Ralph

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Ralph. This is my first encounter with the center micrometer. It is one of those reverse engineering jobs that always leaves you wanting a special tool for. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@theromihs]

I'd put a DRO on that table saw.... Would come in handy!

[@scottsession7789]

Excellent video, I tried to tie some humor into the note about the calendar from 1962 I found some stuff right up my alley and the note probably came from someone he gave the 1962 calendar to in 1973 that did not realize the calendar was good. ( i looked up calendar recycling and found this out) it is in the time frame of the notes and such. 74 weighed heavily in the notebooks. However the note about the calendar appeared to not be weathered like the notebooks. May be he was so proud of this shenanigan he kept it out of the sunlight in his toolbox. just a private joke to himself. Apply the line in the Brown and Sharpe about not gloating. I bet Charlie Smith was an outside salesman and had access to all the hand outs of the day. I looked up Bryant grinder and found on Wikipedia about it. those IBM punch cards made a bit more sense. We must have had millions of those things at the house when Jacuzzi quit using them, we used them to start fires in the wood stove, take notes on and such. I see someone below made the bryant grinder connection below also. That is a very nice table saw. Gary has good taste when collecting. all the best Scott

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Scott. That actually makes some sense about calendar recycling. Good catch! Maybe it was some girly calendar and so and so didn't get a new one. We used to fight over the really good calendars that got handed out by the sales guys. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@hardlyb]

If your friction tape is like the stuff we used to take from my dad's shop to wrap the handles of our baseball bats, the adhesive will get on your hands, and it will pick up dirt, too.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Hardly. That is friction tape. Dirt magnet. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@jamesparker1185]

You should try leuko tape. It's medical grade friction tape basically. It also makes a great create your own bandaid tape.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey James. I have not heard of that particular tape. When I looked it up I think I recognize it. Isn't the surface kind of slippery? Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@jamesparker1185]

@@oxtoolco The adhesive ends up on all surfaces like the friction tape. It's my favorite tape for skin contact situations. Easy to rip. Strong adhesive properties. It's worth a few bucks to try. Most people haven't heard of it surprisingly.

[@keylock9064]

Still number one. Thanks Tom

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Key. Thanks for the nice comment. Cheers, Tom

[@jonrhodin5875]

In 1976, I was sliming salmon in Alaska for $10/hr. Hard to believe Paul was paid only $4.90.

[@joshwalker5605]

Big fan of camphor in the toolbox. Theoretically it helps with rust but mostly it makes your toolbox smell AMAZING when you open them.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Josh, I am probably a convert now. I do like the smell of it and if it helps even in the tiniest way to stop rust I'm all in. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@echoewest2685]

That was really enjoyable, thanks for sharing!

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Echo. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@bizzlebazzle4390]

You might want to run a dehumidifier in your shop for that rust. I had a serious mold problem and the dehumidifier completely eliminated it.

[@nefariousyawn]

That's a sweet table saw.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Tucker. I agree! Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@kevinreardon2558]

Wow, so in the past the had those words of wisdom.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Kevin. I think it is ironic that we have many of the same problems a hundred years later. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@garywalters4286]

Tom the note book in the box ,at the top of the page it's not a date , it's a formula for equations .

[@johnmarcus2324]

NICE SAW :) BEWARE OF THE BUFFER :( BEST JOHN

[@user990077]

3:52 A rabit in wood workinig is a two sided cut on the edge of a piece of wood. A three sided grove such as you pointed out is called a dado. Rabit is the proper spelling in wood working lingo.

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@shawnhuk]

well, I'm a woodworker as much as I'm a metalworker. I'll say 90% of table saw injuries come from a 50/50 mix of complacency and fear. Being afraid of the tool can get you in almost the same amount of trouble as being complacent. My opinion.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Shawn. Agreed. Sometimes decisive action and follow-through is the answer. When in doubt hit the gas. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@bcbloc02]

I am guessing Brown and Sharpe did not have an HR department. lol they just handled stuff.

[@chrisstephens6673]

What ho Tom, long time no chat. Aren't viewers wonderful people. I heard a tip that might come in handy, well for 3D prints at least, fill the pores of a print with super/crazy glue. It strengthens the print immensely. If interested I'll dig out the link for you. ATB C

[@dcraft1234]

lol. I guess having a fine old Delta machine to clean up and use MIGHT make woodworking acceptable.

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Thanks for the meat loaf

[@petemclinc]

For a moment there I thought I was watching the Glass Onion episode...

[@user990077]

13:12 Rob Cosman recommends hockey tape and he should know, hi's Canadian.

[@greglaroche1753]

Thanks for the Monday night entertainment.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Greg. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@martineastburn3679]

Looks like the gift exchange is on. SS cylinder like Russian Eggs tig welded with cautions on every level !

[@elmarqo_3448]

You do have a mug. Its in the box of bits Tim sent you.

[@arimadx]

Congrats on that unisaw from one the of "wood chucks"! Lol those really are great saws man. Im stoked for ya! It's actually kind of hilarious to hear you say woodworking equipment is more scary than some of the ridiculously beefy machines you own and use 😆 anyway I always love the meatloaf buddy

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Smash. Just got to get used to hand holding the material without shaking....Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@truckguy6666]

One thing I like about Tom is he's not all snarky when he refers to woodworking or woodworkers. Some machinists think woodworkers are sub-human. Its such a tired trope.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Truck guy. There is something to be learned from every trade. My thinking is who am I to devalue someone's craft. I certainly could not do the fantastic work I see some of these guys doing. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@sigurasg]

I regret that I have but one thumbs up to give :).

[@RenThraysk]

Need a tap fitting on the M1.

[@billmoran3219]

Curious does your friend Dennis manufacture and sell those 7.3 powerstroke breakout boxes, and if so does he have a contact to purchase? Thanks Tom

[@vladnickul]

is just starrets fault, they wanted to have bottle that's taking less space in shipments. :) penny shaving by absolute accountants

[@traitorouskin7492]

your coaster may help with the spray bottle?

[@thecanadiantradesman7916]

I call those buddy tabs (a gentleman's tail) it drives me f&$^÷^#: nuts when someone borrows my tape rolls and doesn't return it with the gentleman's tail as it was when they asked for it

[@july8xx]

The look like Robinson screws

[@cogentdynamics]

Tom, was the Marvel saw not connected? You have more patience than I 😂

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Cogent. No the Marvel saw runs. It might blow a fuse if I put a piece of wood in it. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@cogentdynamics]

@@oxtoolco 😝

[@qwerty3663]

What is the name of the stainless steel paint?

[@oxtoolco]

Steel-It 316 stainless in a can. McMaster 7703T1 Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@sblack48]

Ok sending a box with stripped screws is kinda dirty. But you sent Adam a box that you welded shut so I have no sympathy. In fact I kinda wish you had suffered a bit longer. But the sawsall is a good trick. Have to remember that. As for center mic, real men don’t need no stinkin instructions!

[@markbryant2943]

First Lol

[@cambridgemart2075]

The material you made the zero clearance guard from is known as Tufnol, at least in the UK. Regarding the name Trico on one of the tool tags, they have manufactured car windscreen wiper components for over 100 years!

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Marty. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@zachaliles]

I carry a notebook almost everywhere I go nowadays. It started back when I had to start taking shift notes where I work. We would go from job to job in the factory and I was the lead mechanic so I had to keep track of everything we did to write work orders and fill out the shift notes. Since I have the memory of a goldfish and I hate asking people tons of questions I just started carrying a notebook and a pen. Write down what we did all day and not have to worry about remembering it all. Now that I'm a supervisor I have to take more in depth notes, it helps a lot when I can write down details while I'm talking to someone or finding out what's wrong with a machine.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Tiny. Taking notes is a really powerful learning tool. The faintest pencil line beats the best memory every time. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@dougrobison1156]

Hey OX! , a groove in the center of a board is a Dado, A rabbet is at the edge. Love that your back at it in the new shop! XO

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Doug. So technically that slot is a tiny rabbet. Ok got it. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@kurtarmbrust]

That's why what you install on a saw are called dado blades.

[@paulcooper2897]

Technically ... Rabbet is |_ shaped along an edge, a Dado is |_| shaped running across the grain, and a Groove is |_| shaped running with the grain.

[@miles11we]

If you arent familiar with those unisaw fences, they have a habit of inconsistently locking down parallel to the blade, just check it out, see if yours is prone to doing that. Also riving knives are pretty cool. I mostly use the little things that you just stick in your mouth plate made by microjig. Just real convenient when taking a crosscut sled on and off. I imagine you already know that stuff but just in case.

[@mm9773]

Retrofitting a riving knife is definitely the thing to do - absolutely essential, I would think. I’ll always remember the video by the guy who wanted to demonstrate table saw kickback: he fully expected bad things to happen and still nearly took a few fingers off. And a fence that aligns itself parallel to the blade sounds terrifying as well. Apparently lots of people don’t even know that the fence is supposed to be off by a hair… definitely the scariest tool in most shops.

[@paulcooper2897]

Unless there is a very specific need, I would NOT run a table saw without a riving knife. Probably the most important safety device on a table saw, short of the user himself.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Mik, I suspect it does that now a bit based on how it behaves. I have a few things to get together on the Unisaw before I start using it extensively. A splitter or riving knife and a good sled are near the top of the list. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@4SafetyTraining]

I would take that saw over any thing made today....

[@outsidescrewball]

Woke up at 3:30 am, great I can watch the 1 hr ML, damn should have rolled over and slept!!!!!….Just kidding, it didn’t put me back to sleep and I ENJOYED!!! ….KOKO, stay warm/healthy

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Chuck. Glad to hear I kept you up! Thanks for stopping by buddy. All the best, Tom

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks for the frozen meatloaf. I don't see any reason Mr. Bozo could not have opened the wooden box after all no one said the box had to survive. Keep on keeping on.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Harold. Thanks for stopping by. I assure you the box did not survive. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@tonyvancampen-noaafederal2640]

For screw clamp electrical connectors the recipe that I use is: Layer 1 vinyl tape (Scotch 33 by choice) wrapped sticky side out; Layer 2 self-vulcanizing tape (Scotch Liner type); Layer 3 Vinyl tape sticky side in to cover; Layer 4 Scotchkote tape dope; sometimes a fifth layer of vinyl tape. Each layer is extended 1/4 to 1/2 an inch beyond the previous layer. The reason for inverting the first layer of vinyl is so that when you open it up it is easy to remove all of the tape because it isn't stuck to the wire and fittings.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Tony. A nice piece of tradecraft there. Kind of like the buddy tabs on the tape. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@umahunter]

Minimum wage in 76 was 2.30 so he was at least double 👍👍👍

[@tedchelgren1100]

Hi Tom, Great video (again!) We used to use friction tape on hockey sticks - wrapping both the shooting edge (to keep it from breaking) and the handle (for a better grip). I suppose at the time (probably 60 years ago) there wasn't anything better. Keep the videos coming! It's nice to have you back regularly!

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Ted. I think you just dated yourself. Did they even have ice back in those days? Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@poetac15]

Nothing better than getting this notification at the end of a long work day.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Andrew. Thanks for the nice comment. Cheers, Tom

[@2dividedby3equals666]

I'll have to print and make a nice frame for that B&S letter. Those are very wise words, indeed. It's always a pleasure Tom, take care!!

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Divide. Good solid advice from over a hundred years ago. I don't think we have learned that much on the humanity side. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@thedge7]

Will be interesting in hearing how insulation changes the interior sound of your shop.

[@oxtoolco]

Hopefully for the quieter. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@ericcommarato7727]

Make life easy on yourself. Put the Biesemeyer on.

[@johnroberts4789]

the friction tape is often listed as wire harness tape or Tesa tape and comes in a smooth surface or a fuzzy fleece surface

[@douro20]

Tesa, after the German company which is one of the world's largest producers of adhesive tape.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey John. Fuzzy fleece surface sounds intriguing. I've probably seen it but I can't picture it right now. Do you have a link you can share? Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@therealme613]

You get beautifully machined coasters cause we appreciate the Tom Liptons the RobRenz’s of the world!!!! And let’s not ever leave out 🗣the original KZbin shop teacher Mr Pete222!!🥇🏆 Off the topic but would someone please make Stefan Gotteswinter a “I ❤️ Master Renzetti” hoodie please! ✌️💖&💡 bozo’s

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Me. Thanks for the nice comment. Cheers, Tom

[@MakersEase]

with all the machines I have run - the table saw is certainly the scariest tool I have used..

[@dcraft1234]

In woodshop in high school, the jointer was absolutely terrifying!

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Maker. I am with you on that one. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@bcbloc02]

Oddly enough no jug pours better than a standard gallon milk jug!!

[@whiteblock8]

The marketing department were on it; " The more You Spill The more You Buy".

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Block. Probably true. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@ROBRENZ]

Good stuff Tom! Very good advice at the end. ATB, Robin

[@darenscott1718]

Is that a 1620 hoodie you are wearing? If so I would like a review once you have some miles on it. I bought one a few years ago and wasn't thrilled with the dollar per chooch ratio. I think it's a great idea to add cordura panels, and might buy another if they have improved.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Daren. I definitely have some opinions on the hoodie. Its made well but has some major design flaws in my opinion. Not a bad idea to do a quick review for folks that have hesitated because of the price. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@mabmachine]

Tom if you are interested in a rolling base for the saw Grizzly Industiral's "Bear Crawl" Mobile Bases are excellent. They even have a version with swivel castors on all four corners.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Mab. I am thinking about a mobile base. I don't think I want to make a project out of it either. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@zanechristenson3436]

I’ve been putting friction tape on the legs of my glasses for about a year now… has made a very annoying constant slipping off about to throw away pair of plastic prescription glasses not so bad lol

[@Smallathe]

Wonderful video and update!... and... Agreed on wood working tools! My dad sliced through four fingers (the hospital managed to get them back on, which was a miracle in the 70's) using a table saw. I have a wood saw - and it scares the hell out of me - I'm extra cautious with it. Same goes for angle grinder, btw, people usually underestimate that little monster... :)

[@jimdean7335]

I found that putting a half moon cut in front of the shelf inserts makes pulling the parts bins out easier.

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Jim. Good idea. I didn't do mine because most of my bins have a pull tab on them. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@jackpaulson5834]

That funnel is great. Does he make the .stl available?

[@euclidprobe]

It's on Thingiverse. I tried to put in a comment above too. Tom's M1 Funnel

[@jackpaulson5834]

@@euclidprobe Thank you!!

[@cogentdynamics]

Friction tape will make your hands gooey. Maybe mine is just old…

[@RyanWeishalla]

I was waiting for you to try to sharpen your new plastic box cutter to open the other boxes with.

[@billdlv]

Welcome to the order of wood chucks 🤣. Unisaws are great machines, the Biesemeyer fence is the way to go way better than the stock fence. You have some great viewers!

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Bill. You are among those great viewers! I have met more cool cats doing the KZbin thing that I thought possible. It really is a great community. All the best. Tom

[@blazemaster83]

Years ago I stumbled into a tool shop in tacoma wa, they had a new norton grinding wheel on display in the corner. It was 8 ft in diameter, 1 foot thick, 1 foot shaft hole. I took a bunch of pics and from best I could tell, it was a working wheel not just some display item

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Blaze. I would love to see the machine that wheel goes on. Must have been some steel mill roll grinder or something like that. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Tom

[@andregross7420]

Hi Tom, any updates on the etching press?

[@JimConnelley]

Tired of meatloaf. Waiting for Friday Fried Chicken.

[@TgWags69]

I just saw one of those Lil Mule come alongs on craigslist today. I think it might have been in ohio maybe western pa.... Can't remember for sure Edit...yep...Cleveland $120 . Looks brand new

[@therealme613]

When I was 15 I apprenticed with a old school WW1 German MASTER cabinet maker…… well we had a giant 3 phase 15hp table saw with a rail sled ………well anyway I …………knew everything then and was cross-cutting small 3/4’ oak ply pieces by butting them to the fence and pushing the sled……… anyway a 12x16x3/4” piece bound up between the blade and fence and every bit of the 14” blade with 15hp space X launched the F-ing piece across the shop 40ft and through a double 5/8” Sheetrock wall and landed in the bosses office!!! What does a 15yr old do? I said I slipped lol!!! no I was way too aggressive on the push and twisted the cutoff causing the supersonic plywood launch🤣😂…… yes table saws are dangerous!!

[@jamesnichols7507]

Search - - - Re-Grip Replacement Handle Grip - - - Three different sizes, small, medium & large.

[@user990077]

7:46 Tom: PLEASE READ THIS. That thin push stick is dangerous. Kick back can jam that stick into your hand. Always stand to the side of what you are cutting. Push sticks should be large affairs with a hand hold. Check out Stumpy Nubs video "EXPLODING table saw push sticks are a real thing!" for more info on push sticks.

[@adkinsfabricationandthenso3488]

I need me a little bit of Monday night meetloaf

[@jimm2099]

Tom, I'm glad you are finally back. We conversed several years ago about how to accurately measure a distance longer than any instrument you have on a plasma table I was building. I have a few new questions for you and maybe some of the viewers. I have some new questions for you which I will email you. WARNING!!! Don't get addicted.

[@mpetersen6]

Where I retired from the carpenter shop had an older Unisaw. The arbor and sheave were wore out. I made a new arbor or and sheave and re-assembled it. The wood munchers said it had never run so smooth (matched belts also). And quiet. So safety took it out if service. One of the carpenters got it as "scrap". IMO the Delta/Rockwell fence isn't worth a tinker's dam. We always called that phenolic Micarta. Keep the dust under control. Nasty stuff. We used it for isolating bearings in seam welding heads and plain bearings in pumps on coolant systems.

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

Tom, if I had any idea how nice that Saw looks on camera. LOL Glad I found a good home for it. I know you told me you wanted to make a nice Mobile base for it but I had no idea you were going to go all out on it. Stay dry my friend. Gary

[@oxtoolco]

Hey Gary. I should have balanced the penny on if for the camera. Thank you again for the nice piece of equipment! All the best, Tom

[@TgWags69]

I have the same problem with my propane/mapp torch. It's always falling over and bending the heck out of it. I finally used a 3" PVC toilet flange, Warm it up with the torch or heat gun and press the propane bottle into it. Makes a nice base and doesn't let it tip. I'd look for something similar for your M1 bottle even 2 to 3 pvc adapter pressed up the bottle would give it enough base not to tip. My loc-tite bottle and cyanoacrylate crazy glue bottles were the same way. all got the PVC fitting treatment to keep them upright so the tips would clog.

[@joshualux8309]

I don’t recommend trying this but I was driving my 7.3 diesel through 4 feet of flood water and stalled it. Being young dumb and ugly I tried restarting it and somehow it found enough oxygen under the hood to fire back up and I never told anybody that happened until I sold the motor about 10 years later with over 275000 miles of abuse on it. Good stuff.

[@jjbode1]

I concur with MotoNut, below. But have you got any plans to silence the rain on your roof? And don't imagine your screw head is as popular as horse or donkey hooves. Those ephemeral machinist's notes may be collectible now that most of us make notes on our phones, which get tattered a lot faster than Mr Gibbs' still good 1974 notes.

[@wrstew1272]

That Unisaw is the bomb! Heavy and made when they did it right. Push sticks are essential. Common sense also. You will be fine as long as you respect what you are are doing. The red link belts are a great upgrade, smooths out the power transfer. When you change fences, I will gladly take the original off of your hands, it’s at least twice better than my current POS that was included on my current saw. A Biesmeyer is the real deal, once setup you will appreciate quality engineering!

[@mikemaloney3557]

Looking forward to seeing how you do the handles. I’m getting ready to do a hickory handle in a sledge. I’ve never been able to get it right with sledge hammer. I’ve done a bunch of axes, hatchets, and hammers but the sledge hammers I’ve never had luck with. Too much force or something lol

[@ydonl]

It occurs to me that the list of things you're *not* going to talk about in this particular Meatloaf could, potentially, be infinitely long. :-) :-) Thanks for hanging in, snowy cold man!

[@Mr.redacted.]

Bunch of antique junk huh! 1974 huh! I was only halfway through college! Make a guy feel really OLD!

[@componenx]

I use both metal and wood working tools, and I agree, the table saw is the scariest (although many people have a greater fear of radial arm saws for some reason). I've used SawStop saws, but they feel cheap to me because of all the plastic. I also worry about accidentally tripping them and then needing to replace the $100 stop unit and the blade. No thanks!

[@SnappyWasHere]

They should make a large capacity hand pump for that M1 so you never have to pick up the gallon jug. Then you could just walk up and fill the little bottle like dispensing soap.