LCHIEN
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Last Activity: Yesterday, 10:58 AM
Joined: 12-27-2002
Location: Katy, TX, USA.
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Yep, that's an early model BT3000, from 1993-1994 by the open web in the elevation crank. The turning grip of the handle is broken off. It has the miter...Last edited by LCHIEN; 12-09-2025, 12:42 PM. -
Shop made BT3x miter fence holder
This is the Rod Kirby shop made version of the BT3 miter fence holder. Along with the miter fence ends.
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Replacement BT3x00 Miter Fence Holder shop made Rod Kirby original design
Somewhere along the past I documented the Rod Kirby Shop Built (DIY) Miter Fence Holder
After he retired his BT3000, Rod Kirby sent me his original shop made miter fence holder that was famously in all his posts. Typical Rod Kirby craftsmanship. Not that hard to make.
The above PDF can be downloaded and has the measurements for the holder parts - its rather simple,
Really takes a top plate, a block and a compound T-slot...Last edited by LCHIEN; 12-02-2025, 02:34 AM. -
AFAIK, the phone company has not lifted by stand in search of the box in the last year and a half. The box contains access to the old POTS and ADSL wired...Leave a comment:
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Good luck to all of you and thank God for modern medicines.Leave a comment:
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Interesting history of the circular saw and table saw.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1014177394201730
Interesting watch. The circular saw was invented by a woman. Tabitha Babbitt. Invented the...Last edited by LCHIEN; 11-30-2025, 02:29 AM. -
Do you mean 10-24 x 1/2" Pan head machine screw.
10-24 is a standard UNC size, 10-14 is weird....Leave a comment:
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Not just early HF stuff, current product photo shows the same issue. -
Last edited by LCHIEN; 11-24-2025, 06:10 PM.Leave a comment:
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I recall no slop in these screws. I have replaced my roller holder (the official name) with a aluminum aftermarket one a few years back as the original...Last edited by LCHIEN; 11-24-2025, 06:08 PM.Leave a comment:
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I hope that's not a true story. Every assembler, whether senior mechanic or apprentice, whether its an experimental fighter jet or a kids toy tricycle,...Last edited by LCHIEN; 11-23-2025, 06:21 PM. -
Home Depot bargain prices on Titebond I and III in gallon jugs
Seen on other sites that Home Depot is having at some of their stores, sale prices on Titebond I and Titebond III in gallon jugs. $5.50 and $9.98... -
if I'm whacking out a lot of these I'll put a dado in to cut 3/4" at a time.
But when I have just a few, I'll use the regular blade...Last edited by LCHIEN; 11-14-2025, 05:26 PM.Leave a comment:
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mini sled and half laps technique.
I find myself using half laps for various things - a really strong joint with lots of glue area,
A half lap is a wide dado or a wide non-thru cut....Last edited by LCHIEN; 12-05-2025, 03:52 AM. -
glue and fingerprint sensors
I find when I spread wood glue using my index finger that for some time after, I can't use my fingerprint sensor on my phone successfully.
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BT3000 rail locking levers at eBay
Someone on eBay is selling this set of BT3000 front and rear rail locking levers. The square t-nuts go in the back of the rail and the lever turns the...
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The use of the spindle lock is important... for me its mandatory to use so you don't have to hold the blade physically while wrenching on it risking getting...
Last edited by LCHIEN; 11-11-2025, 02:13 PM.Leave a comment:
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