Category: Tools + Areas + Programs

Drill press vise

Used to hold small parts on the table of the drill press. Some have a tilting base to enable drilling angled holes. Typically it is not attached to the table to allow easy alignment of the part and the drill bit. Something like [http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-jaw-capacity-drill-press-vise-30999.html this]

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Dust Collection

This is way way OOD as of August 2021. It would be a good place to have a nice write up about dust collection in the shop. ~ Crafty Rachel See posts for related topics This is way way OOD as of January 2020. It would be a good place to have a nice write …

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How to Wax Tools

This guide covers the Jet Band Saw, Jointer, Planer]”’ Materials: Johnson Paste Wax located in the flammables cabinet. Required Permission: Must be certified to use the tool you are waxing. Steps: Unplug tool Clean all exposed cast iron or steel surfaces with steel wool. Do not scrub aluminum parts. Apply wax to the cheap paper towel. …

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AMT184

Make/Model: This is an older style saw no longer sold at Harbor Freight, but current 14″ abrasive blades will fit it just fine. Documentation: https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/61000-61999/61389.pdf Location: This saw is currently stored on the top shelf to the left as you enter the metal shop. Abrasive cut off saw for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This saw …

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