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The Masters (with pictures!)
In yesterday’s post I talked about hitting a wall, and how I needed a little break. It’s actually perfect timing, because The Masters (golf tournament) started today, and my wife and I love to watch the TV coverage.
Hitting a wall
Sometimes, when engaging in a creative endeavor like making videos, writing books, or making music, there comes a time when you just hit a wall. Full stop. WTF am I doing, how did I get here, and can I go home now?
Wax On, Wax Off
Today I tried again to clean some rust and smudges off my SawStop PCS’s cast iron table, and put a protective coating on it. It continues to amaze me that I don’t seem to be able to exhaust the ways in which I can fail, or at least not totally succeed. But I continue to gain comfort in the knowledge that my failures are the reason I can create videos and articles that help other people avoid those failures.
Setting Up a SawStop PCS T-Glide Fence
I’ve got a new article up about how to setup a SawStop PCS T-Glide fence. I’d like any input you might care to give. I already have some changes coming, but I know it’s a work in progress.
How would you respond to this?
I received a comment on my SawStop Saved My Thumb video, and I’m trying to come up with a good response. I’m hoping some of you might have some suggestions. And just so you know, contrary to what you might think, these comments don’t bother me. I usually come up with pretty good responses. But this one has me a little stumped.
Sporadic Posts
Sorry for the sporadic posts lately.
Troll Update
In yesterday’s post, I mentioned I was having fun with a troll, and suggested you might want to join in on the fun.
Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend
It was time to say goodbye to a dearly beloved friend today - someone who had been there for me from the beginning, but always put me in place when I got out of line. Yes, it was time to say goodbye…
Quick Update, and a Troll Sighting
It’s been a busy day. I uploaded a quick tip video, then I received some comments that made me realize I didn’t explain it very well. So I uploaded an updated video, in which I managed to… well, you can watch the video.
Why I replaced my SawStop JSS with a SawStop PCS
If you saw my most recent video, or you’ve been following along in this blog, you know I replaced my SawStop JobSite Saw (JSS) with a SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw (PCS). People have been asking me why I did it. I’ll be putting out a video explaining it, but until then, I thought I’d give you an explanation here.
No scheduled posts this weekend
I’m not planning any posts this weekend. I want to play with my new saw, and not be distracted. Do you blame me?
New SawStop PCS pt. 3: Assembly pt. 2
This is part 2 of assembling my new SawStop PCS. I left off with having just attached the cast iron wings:
No post today - finishing up a video
The title says it all.
New SawStop PCS pt. 2: Assembly pt. 1
In Sunday’s post, I showed getting the SawStop PCS home. Then the “fun” started.
I’ve never really felt old, until today
I’m 62 years old, but normally I don’t feel old at all. Oh, some grunting when I get up out of a chair, a few aches and pains, but I just don’t normally feel like I’m 62. Until today.
New SawStop PCS pt. 1: Purchasing, Delivery, & Unloading
I mentioned in yesterday’s post that I bought a new SawStop PCS (Professional Cabinet Saw), but I didn’t have a lot of time to elaborate. So I’ll bring you up to speed here, even though I still have a lot of assembling left to do. But if I wait until later tonight, I’ll be too tired to write.
Bought the SawStop PCS
I bought the 1.75hp SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw with the 36” top and T-Glide fence from the Woodcraft store in Fountain Valley, CA. The store’s run by a really nice couple - the kind of people I’d love to get to know. Too bad the store is so far away, relatively speaking. If you’re in the neighborhood, drop in and say Hi.
A benefit of taking Steve’s course - Router Table: Day 23
Every once in a while I get a comment on my YouTube channel asking how I made the cabinets in my garage.
Dust Collection using 4 Dust Deputies
There was an interesting post in the SawStop Users’ Group on Facebook, by Owen Howlett. I asked him if I could share it in my blog and he graciously said “yes”. I’ll try to do it justice here by copying and pasting, but I’ll also ask Owen to comment on the post once it’s up. If I make any changes, I’ll modify the title or something so you know there’s new info.
Selling my SawStop JobSite Saw
Decision made. I’m selling my SawStop JobSite saw on Facebook Marketplace. I decided to buy the SawStop Cabinet Saw (PCS).