Jim Frye
Veteran Member
"The Nut In The Cellar"
Last Activity: Today, 09:31 AM
Joined: 12-28-2002
Location: Maumee, OH, USA.
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It is very rewarding to me and yes I'm cheap. That's probably why my shop is littered with shop built jigs and fixtures, instead of store bought stuff.... -
Is It Worth It?
I've had an old pole tree trimmer that was my FIL's that's been residing in the corner of the garage for the last twenty plus years. I now have a use... -
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Yes, if you are somewhat tall, it's really easy to make contact with the concrete regardless of the depth setting. Also, there is no guide flange to... -
Decided to go ahead with my repair instead of waiting for a response from Ryobi development. I bent the mending plate to follow the curve of the plastic...
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I found a steel mending plate in the junk box in the shop that is an exact fit for the area at risk. I have bent it to shape and will use some JB Weld...Leave a comment:
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FWIW, as I stated before, I melted the original belts a few months into my ownership of my BT3000. That was in in May of 1993. I replaced them and they... -
Received a response from Ryobi's customer support stating they would forward my questions on to product development. Meanwhile, I'm still working on...Leave a comment:
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A bit of interesting side note. I contacted Ryobi customer support about the design of the new edger and how it causes undo wear on the plastic part....Leave a comment:
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Are you sure? How much too short are they? The belts literally have to be stretched some to get install. I had to replace mine a few months after I...Leave a comment:
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Another Old Ryobi Tool
This is about a 30 year old Ryobi sidewalk edger attachment. It's not broken....yet, but it's getting close. The cast aluminum housing has been ground...
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Step four. The plastic backing piece was cut 1/4" wider on the convex side and the backside was tapered to mate with the shield to further reinforce...
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I use CleanStream HEPA filters in my ShopVac. Supposedly rated at 0.3 microns. -
I'd be tempted to place the shopvac hose right next to the workpiece....Leave a comment:
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Probably someone who would sue the saw manufacturer afterwards.Leave a comment:
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Step 3. I spent most of the day researching prescription insurance since our current provider just told us the premiums would be DOUBLING for next year....
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I have noticed a trend emerging in big chain stores lately. Former known brand named products are being replaced with house brand or off brand items...Leave a comment:
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Been there, done that, also didn't like it. I once bought a bunch of 3M 3x21 belts in various grits. They were kept in my basement shop where the temperature...Leave a comment:
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Step Two. The lead shot/epoxy infill. The mounting holes were taped over to prevent the shot and epoxy from running out of the cavities. May have to...
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