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  • dbhost
    Slow and steady
    • Apr 2008
    • 9405
    • League City, Texas
    • Ryobi BT3100

    #1

    I have to get busy with projects NOW...

    So long story short. I have too many projects, too little time.

    Need to prioritize what is going to get done in the shop. I think for now it should be...

    Reassemble DC ducting where it came disjointed behind the band saw. (long story).

    Remove shelf on wall by DC and clean that area and a clear path from the garage door to that hunk of wall.
    This is to facilitate installing the mini split AC... Get that done. That will open up floor space.

    Build a new larger flipper stand for the 10" benchtop jointer. Just going to use the original to size up the side frame assemblies, and abscond with the castors for reuse.
    Rearrange things to fit the wider flipper in. May have to move permanently the clamp rack...

    Assemble the Grizzly G0458Z and if possible bolt it down to the mobile base... I see since I bought mine there is a G0458XZ that includes a built in mobile base/ casters on the stand. That would have been nice...

    Get some, cut to size and drill for installation some 1.25" square tube stock for rebuilding the mobile base the band saw is on. Not a long time fan of the wooden pieces there.

    Finish clearing out the clutter in the shop. Including...
    Moving ALL plumbing parts, and tools to the toolbox in the shed.
    Moving ALL non automotive electrical parts and tools to the toolbox in the shed. (the big toolbox in the shop has auto related electrical in there)...

    The space where the old single wide tool cabinet was is sitting empty just cluttered with shop junk for now. It is immediately next to the DC. I am SERIOUSLY considering doing a cyclone conversion on my HF DC which as you may remember has been modded with the Wen impeller and Wynn cartridge filter... Might postpone that for a while though. The neutral vane seems to be doing its job well enough.

    My camper van interior is set up that the cabinets are "modules" I am going to redo / replace the modules that is the kitchen sink cabinet by the door with one that will hold a larger fridge, and the existing fridge cabinet be narrowed and set to full height / ceiling height to replace the lost storage while allowing for the drivers set to be slid back a couple inches more... I don't ever use the dinette as a dinette nor do I intend to. So I am going to add a divider between halves to create an enclosed space for a second coach battery and convert it to a hinged plywood top / memory foam mattress bed... Counter tops are where that big sander will come in handy because, well Maple + Walnut butcher block but 3/4" instead of most butcher block countertops being 1.5", this is a camper van after all...

    At some point I need to work on a few bed frames. I made last year but didn't take any pics of, some twin bed frames out of construction lumber. 2x4s and 4x4s, that were donated to families in need. Very simple design. 4x4 post uprights and 2x4 cross pieces top and bottom for the headboard with a plywood bead board fill panel, and basic 2x6 rails, 2x6 and 4x4 basic footboard... that runs more or less flush so the comforter flows over it... I made 3 of them last year, hoping to do more this year...
    Last edited by dbhost; 03-22-2025, 11:11 AM.
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  • Jim Frye
    Veteran Member
    • Dec 2002
    • 1198
    • Maumee, OH, USA.
    • Ryobi BT3000 & BT3100

    #2
    I'm exhausted just reading this.
    Jim Frye
    The Nut in the Cellar.
    I've gone out to look for myself. If I return before I get back, have me wait for me.

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    • dbhost
      Slow and steady
      • Apr 2008
      • 9405
      • League City, Texas
      • Ryobi BT3100

      #3
      Yep. Too many projects, not enough me.
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      • pearson
        Forum Newbie
        • Mar 2025
        • 9

        #4
        I guess with so much work, we don’t have much time left to actually enjoy our lives. Everything feels like a rush, and the to-do list never ends. I’m busy myself these days—currently planning to change all the water filters at home, since it's long overdue. Been looking into filters fast and wondering if they’re reliable enough for a full-house upgrade. If anyone here has used them, would love to hear your thoughts before I order.
        Last edited by pearson; 04-19-2025, 07:46 AM.

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        • capncarl
          capncarl commented
          Editing a comment
          The reason they call them “Whole House” filters is….. when you are away from home they will spring a leak and flood the Whole House!
          Don’t ever install a whole house filter in a location of the house that this can happen. IE, under the kitchen sink or laundry room. If you have downstairs neighbors they will thank you for it! Lots of peoples houses don’t have a location suitable for these leaking filters. I installed my whole house filters in my detached shop in what was suppose to be “Future Bath” with full intentions of installing a catch pan with a drain so they don’t become Whole Shop filters.
          And, yes, they do work. They capture sand and other pipe debris. The carbon filters remove unsavory taste. A little pricey now that gougeflation is the norm, $45 ea vrs $30 ea last yr.
          Depending on the hardness of your water, they don’t do much for that, they are not water softeners.
          Note… when installing whole house filters always install shutoff valves and install a bypass system to route water around the filter in case of a filter leak. ( something plumber’s seldom do ).
      • Dtyler1
        Handtools only
        • Apr 2025
        • 2

        #5
        Hi dbhost,

        Thanks for your long ago post Hot Rodding the Central Machinery #32208 Band Saw

        The topic is now closed, but could you list details of the Dayton 1.5 motor replacement that was a perfect match?

        I hope you're able to scratch several items off your to-do list with good weather and summer on the way!
        Last edited by Dtyler1; 04-21-2025, 06:42 AM.

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        • dbhost
          Slow and steady
          • Apr 2008
          • 9405
          • League City, Texas
          • Ryobi BT3100

          #6
          So the Dayton motor on paper anyway is a match but is not yet installed. The original 3/4 HP motor has been chugging along so well I haven't wanted to swap it.
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          • Dtyler1
            Handtools only
            • Apr 2025
            • 2

            #7
            That's good to know that the .75hp HF has been a champion performer. I ordered a 1.5 from Vevor and the 6" riser to do 10 inch resawing. I'm hoping for good results.

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            • dbhost
              Slow and steady
              • Apr 2008
              • 9405
              • League City, Texas
              • Ryobi BT3100

              #8
              Yeah I just go slow...
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