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Tricks of the Trade Edited by Paul Anthony Illustrations by Matt Bantly Adjustable PVC Outfeed Stand THE WINNER: Here's an outfeed roller stand that you can build in less than an hour from inexpensive polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe available at any home center. What makes this stand different from most roller stands is that - through a variety of adjustments -it can be used on uneven floors while keeping the roller parallel to the saw-table surface. The stand easily breaks down into two parts for storage. From the slotted collar down, the stand is made from 1 /^"-diameter pipe. Use 1"-diameter pipe for the riser post and arms. All of the joints are glued together except for the pivot point at the T-fitting below the collar and the spot where the arms insert into the T (these are a friction fit). To adjust the height of the roller, loosen the hose clamp and move the riser post up or down as needed. Fine adjustments can be made by tilting the roller on its mounting arms. To skew the stand to accommodate uneven ground, the pivot point near the Commercial roller bolts to arm 1" dia. riser post Cut compression slots in iVV'-dia. collar T-fitting elbow can be rotated, as can the riser post. To further stabilize the stand, I just filled the feet with some sand. Michael Peterson Colorado Springs, Colorado continued on page 20 CASH AND PRIZES FOR YOUR TRICKS! Each issue we publish useful woodworking tricks from our readers and staff members. Next issue, the reader with the winning trick will receive a Porter-Cable 893PK router (shown).The 893PK is one of six router designs in the new 890 series designed for maximum performance and ease of use either hand-held or in a router table. The heart of the series is the 21/4-horsepower, variable-speed motor with soft-start and electronic feedback to maintain constant speed during operation. This kit is a $250 value. Runners-up each receive $75. When submitting a trick (either by mail or e-mail) you must include your complete mailing address and a daytime phone number. If your trick is selected for publication, an editor will need to contact you.All entries become the property of Popular Woodworking. You can send your trick by e-mail to popwoodtricks@fwpubs.com or mail it to: Tricks of the Trade, Popular Woodworking, 4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. popwood.com 19 The Delta Edge Start building a Delta shop with this 28-206, 14" Industrial Band Saw This Band Saw Is Simply The Best • A fully-featured saw with 1 HP motor • Patented quick-release tension lever • Large 16" x 16" cast-iron tilting table. • Integrated 4" dust collection port • Precision balanced 9 spoke wheels 22-580, 13" Two Speed Finishing Planer Saves Time, Less Sanding • Does the work for you by dimensioning on one speed, and finishing on the second speed ■ This award-winning planer has won every portable ptaner review ever entered For your nearest dealer, vistt d e Itam ac h i nery.com/rebate. Rebate valid 11/1/03 through 2/15/04. □ EUTA Your achievement. Our tools CIRCLE NO. 167 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. |
