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Looks like a good idea, provided some issues are addressed. Essentially, you have taken the same concept used in the Wagner Saf-T-Planer (and other similar tools) and applied it to a sanding disk. So the idea is not without merit. I must admit that the quickest way for me to service small...

Here are some links that may help. http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?19932-Which-Buffer-and-What-Speed http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?19339-Question-on-buffing-handle-material http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?18848-Is-there-an-easier-way-to-mirror-finish/page2 Since...

Posting a photo of your machine really helps clear things up. Knifemaker.ca is correct. That large contact wheel (which also functions as the drive wheel) will make massive speed reduction more difficult. If you're wanting to slow your sanding belt's surface speed down to about 400 SFPM...

The router is not a good idea. Consider that the lowest speed for yours is somewhere around 8000 RPM. Spinning a 9" disc that fast is asking for trouble somewhere. Don't know about the pedal setup. I do know that you can't use the variable speed controls designed for one type of motor on...

Yes, it can be done. A few questions: 1. I am not familiar with the machine you mention. Is it the type with a motor transmitting power to one driveshaft? In other words, is this a 2-sheave setup, where one sheave is on the motor and another is on the driveshaft which holds the drive wheel...

Can't really say from experience, cause I've never tried to preserve the look on it. But I'm inclined to think that a spar varnish with UV inhibitors would help you out.

BAD Grinder sounds right. It'll be worth it for the reasons you mentioned. I'm still just thinking "WOW!" Don't get to see too many of the big'uns. Just the photos alone have me thinking about a feed roller setup!

I like to use the largest (coarsest) possible for the thickness of the material being cut. Using a coarser blade effects a faster cutting action. For the overwhelming majority of metal used in this application, the thickness of the material will be above .100". So the largest (size 8) blade...

So much for saving money by trimming 9x11 sheets! Great find on the new monster! Now whactha gonna name it?

If you're referring to the various shapes of felt bobs that are used in a die grinder, flexshaft, or other rotary tool, then, yes, I do use them. They are very handy when polishing objects with highly contoured surfaces. Roots blowers, intake manifolds, etc. Such items seem to always have...

Glad to hear you got it sorted out. Sounds like you did OK on price, too. Guess it really does help to sometimes cross the fence, or in this case, the pond.:35: Best of luck on the project, and let us know how it turns out for you. You're welcome for the rosewood story. Since I don't sell...

Yes, you can use a bench grinder. You will need to remove the guards and mount it to the edge of the bench (or a stand-alone pedestal) for best access. Any bench grinder could work. If you don't already have one, even the cheapies at a place like Harbor Freight would work. This assumes you're...

OK, at least I know we're on the same page regarding the type of blade being discussed. I'm not Rudy, but there are many ways to obtain the interior cutout using power or hand tools. As always, there are compromises with each method. Which method works best for you will depend not only on...

In my experience, it's best reserved for ultra-hard material applications. I like a narrow metal-cutting bandsaw blade for your application. But then again, not everyone has a bandsaw. The rod saw is not quite as good for control of a straight cut as a regular blade, but it really shines on...

How you resolve it will depend much on the type of relationship you have with the other individual. A possible way to approach it is to ask the person how much they are willing to spend. In other words, try to determine if their expectations are in line with the financial realities. Many...

What about an HHO generator? I know of at least one person who successfully uses it to run a soldering/brazing torch. Plug it in, produce gas and light the torch. Hard to say, but the electricity required to produce an amount large enough to run a forge may make it a moot point. I don't...

A vise is a good investment if you don't already have one.

By the way, here is a link to Eric Meier's website giving a little further description. Lots of folks out there speak lightly about some of this stuff, as if all we have to do is go find the tree and cut it down! http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/bog-oak/

The scarcity of it seems right to me, Jeremy. If you really need it, and it's truly bog oak (lots of shysters out there trying to "make" some bog oak), then I would strongly consider bidding on the auction.

Were it me, I wouldn't spend very much. Hard to say without looking at it in person or getting more details, but I always assume the worst. Relining, new controls, etc. This company has been around a very long time. The only experience I have had with their products is a couple of used...