I used the PowerMatic 2000 tablesaw again today. I cut out all the pieces for two control boxes I am building for the Christmas lights Light-O-Rama controlers. I also assembled them, but that wasn’t too amazing. I just have to shake my head and kick my personal butt for waiting so long to own such a wonderful table saw. I am just amazed every time I use this machine. This saw actually makes me feel...
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The Old Days
I received an email from an old friend, colleague, co-worker, ham and ex-employee. Hi Bill Beda! He stays in Texas in the winter and goes back to Ohio for the summer. Sadly he told me he lost his wife Lou about two years ago. That made me sad. It tugs on the old heart strings when I think way back 40+ years or so when Bill and I first started working together. I was just...
Continue reading...Dan’s quote…
“As far as woodworking tools and style, I place myself somewhere between a Norm Abrams and Jesus of Nazareth; a user of tools with God given talents.”
Continue reading...The real cost…
In an earlier post I told how bought several Light-O-Rama light controllers so I can play with the Christmas lights this season. I ordered two controller KITS and had no problems soldering electronic components to the circuit boards. The boards are done, tested and operate perfectly. Now I am trying to think (and purchase) up to 32 lighting devices to control. The controllers are the cheap % of the project. I should have known! 🙂
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