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The dust collector is now up from the floor. I think it's better if I installed it on the post but it would be higher. Don't know if it will further affect suction force.

In the absence of an automatic vacuum turn on system I'll just make a corded foot switch so I can easily turn it on when the power tool is powered. I'll also replace the plastic drum with a metal one if and when I find one.

I need to find a way to tame these hoses further short of spending a lot of money for a full setup dust collection system ( kontra kulam ). Sira sira na dahil laging naapakan. Itong mga hose na ito ang isa sa mga causes ng kaguluhan dito sa woodshop. Siguro mas maganda lagyan ng railing sa ceiling.

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Got chance to use the Gearwrench Ratcheting Tap Wrenches while making a Mig Gun Holder. I'm impressed ... I won't be going back to old school tap wrenches anytime soon ... these new ones are so much better.

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Mig Gun Holder ... I have some improvements in mind and will do a modified one later.

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This is how I make frames using angle bars.

I build my first frame as exact and square as I can according to my measurements.

All the next frames will then be easy to make. I just clamp these to the first frame to copy the size and at the same time use it as clamping base for distortion control. The miter cuts can be less forgiving now these can easily be adjusted.

I can easily build same frames all day long after the first one. All mistakes in the first one will be replicated so make sure the model frame is built meticulously. LOL

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This is how I cut 45 degree miters on angle bars ...

First I chop all the stock to length using the Bosch abrasive chop saw and stop blocks

Then I cut the miters one by one on the dry cut saw

Now you would probably ask why I do a two step process instead of cutting the miters from one long bar ... for square tubes this I do but not on angle bars.

1. The above technique is easier on the blade for angle bars.

2. This cut below is a problem for the blade if the angle bar is long on the out feed side.

The blade tends to bind on the last portion pushing the metal hard enough to break it before the cut is made specially if the metal is thin ( 1/8" ).

I tried a lot of times with varying feed pressures but still get erratic results ... bind or no bind. No use to further risk damaging the expensive metal blade thus I chose the 2 steps cutting technique for angle bar miters.

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Working on some unfinished frames .... all the same size. Production style.

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My wip ... not as easy to align as I initially thought it would be ... but having proper dimensions to 1/16" tolerance helps a lot.

The tolerance can work to ones advantage when handling distortion.

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I installed the casters already. Perfect for my WIP.

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Eventually all tools break down ... like my Speedaire air tool automatic lubricator .. it developed a leak at the adjustment cap. A bit expensive to replace in full ... a hassle to order just the part .... I'll try repairs first.

I always stock up on JB Weld products just for these unexpected repairs ... since I'm dealing with lubricants & plastic I'll be using Waterweld ... if it was metal then it would be JB Steelstik ...

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I'll grind the putty a bit once it hardens.

this is how it goes in the lubricator .. running air tools at 110 psi had taken it's toll on the oiler ...

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Don't throw your old fluorescent ballast. Just cut off the connector ends ( using chop saw is better ) and spray with left over paint. Very good weights when needed.

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Pag naputol na parang konti lang ... isang full lenght 20' angle bar lahat yan ....

minutes lang sa chop saw stand pagputol

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I need to do this cutting .....

This way is getting the job done but is a bit time consuming and tedious

What would be a better tool to use ?

1. Oxy Ace - too hot for my liking
2. Bandsaw?
3. Plasma Cutter?
4. CS w/ Diablo Steel Demon Blade ?
5. Others

Probably the CS would have been good but I should have sliced before chopping the full length angle bar.

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Try ko muna ito . Mukhang mas mabilis ng konti .. ma setup lang kasi putol putol na .....

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Ayan me pattern na .... hmm dapat pala me mga jig din mga ito

24 pieces more to slice ....

Reciprocating saw ?

eto pa pala ....

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-BSH180-01-18-Volt-Li-Ion-Compact/dp/B004QY1TAG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1352890862&sr=8-2&keywords=bosch+band+saw