Moved into a new house at the beginning of December, in the perilous position of being within a long walk of the flagship Lee valley store. Today was an in-house Veritas plane demo with up to 20% back in gift card value, depending on how much you spent. Suffice to say I got 20% back, and will observe a 'Don't ask, don't tell' with SWMBO.
However, I also poked my head into a local auction house, and they had an unloved and seemingly unwanted Ridgid BS1400-2 from a receivership sale for $200, complete with mobile base. I have been looking at some others for a lot more, mainly for resawing, so it seemed like a no-brainer. Saw was in good shape, mostly just dirty, though with a moderate level of vibration. I have one of the Ryobi 10 inch BS, which I love to use, but it is just too small for a lot of cuts.
I have looked around, and already know I will be burning that LV gift card on urethane tires, a new belt, cool blocks, some new blades and probably some guides. I also want a riser kit, and I would really value some input on others experience with the various compatible riser kits out there - seems almost any will work. I just don't want a lot of hassle around it, so wondering about the Grizzly/Delta/Jet/Ridgid kits, how flat they arrived and that kind of thing.
I'd also value anyone's suggestions on any other steps to eliminate the notorious vibration (anyone made a mobile base with drawers?) such as putting a plywood top on the stand, or any links - I know I have seen quite a few over the years.
P.S. The Veritas bevel up smoother plane is a work of art in your hand...
However, I also poked my head into a local auction house, and they had an unloved and seemingly unwanted Ridgid BS1400-2 from a receivership sale for $200, complete with mobile base. I have been looking at some others for a lot more, mainly for resawing, so it seemed like a no-brainer. Saw was in good shape, mostly just dirty, though with a moderate level of vibration. I have one of the Ryobi 10 inch BS, which I love to use, but it is just too small for a lot of cuts.
I have looked around, and already know I will be burning that LV gift card on urethane tires, a new belt, cool blocks, some new blades and probably some guides. I also want a riser kit, and I would really value some input on others experience with the various compatible riser kits out there - seems almost any will work. I just don't want a lot of hassle around it, so wondering about the Grizzly/Delta/Jet/Ridgid kits, how flat they arrived and that kind of thing.
I'd also value anyone's suggestions on any other steps to eliminate the notorious vibration (anyone made a mobile base with drawers?) such as putting a plywood top on the stand, or any links - I know I have seen quite a few over the years.
P.S. The Veritas bevel up smoother plane is a work of art in your hand...
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