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I remember back when I was just a kid and we would cut firewood for the upcoming winter. I was never old enough to help but it didn't stop me from watching. The saw while it looked like maybe 8 feet back then was more like 3 or 4 feet. It had no guard, it was driven by this long flapping flat belt....

reible wrote:Nor did I include the motor windings....... but then why would I?

ed

That would be totally absurd! They are a constant thru this thread therefore IRELEVANT.

Whatsa long sleeved "henley"?????

beeg wrote:KNOT that I would stir up things. BUT Reible you didn't count the wire run from the pole.

Love your 'response' HeHeHe or HiHiHi if you are a "HAM".

beeg wrote:So the bottom line is buy QUALITY bits the first time??????

Yah and the extra mass out there complicates the balance. They also greatly increase side thrust on router bearings. Light feed would be prudent if using them.

I clicked on the wrong quote button. I meant to "quote" ED!

Ed....You didn't know your computer is a time machine didja????

Nay Beeg I disagree! Set your computer clock to some weird(incorrect time) then post to this forum. The time posted by the forum is based on THEIR clock adjusted to the parameters you defined in your profile(dst-on/off/auto) gmt(-?[-5 for est]). [Had I known this before, this thread would not exist....

Let's unstir somethings. The figures above are probably correct for the current values used. However, there is a reason SS specifies 'SLO BLO' circuit protection! The STARTING current is several times the RUNNING current. The RUNNING current at 120v is just under 15A. If you did not have a slo blo &...

Hey!!!! Quit Muddying Up The Water! Your Computer Time Is Not A Factor In What Times Are Displayed While In This Forum.:( Thanks Bob For Correction SW. It Will Keep Computer Clock Drift In Line.:) A Good Reference Time Is Ebay!!!!! They Agree With NIST To The Sec. That Only Gives You A Check, Not An...

We have become sissys. Ever go near a old saw mill. There they have 10 ft diameter blades being driven off 45 hp diesel tractor motors spinning as guys feed wood into them. One slip there and you don't just lose an finger or even a hand but the whole body. Yeah I know talk is cheap I watched the se...