RIDGID Plumbing Forum, Woodworking Forum, Power Tool Forum http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/ Professional Forum and Chat for Plumbers, HVAC, Constrctors, Framers, Roofers, Electricians, Drain Cleaners, on Plumbing, Woodworking, Locating Tools, Power Tools and Construction. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:44:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg RIDGID Plumbing Forum, Woodworking Forum, Power Tool Forum http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/ 3660 Splitter Mod http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29288&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:46 GMT I was looking at my 3660 the other day and thought... :idea2: why not. Has anyone else made a mod like this? I like to be able to see my cuts as... I was looking at my 3660 the other day and thought... :idea2: why not.
Has anyone else made a mod like this?

I like to be able to see my cuts as they pass the blade and the whole guard thing just wasn't working. I tried this mod, cut some stock and it seems to work well.

Obviously not as good as a riving knife (doesn't raise and lower with the blade, but keeps the wood from binding just the same.

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]]> Power Tool Discussion Forum Altima 3.5 http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29288 Just confirmed R4511 is discontinued!!! http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29287&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:31 GMT I just got off the line with Ridgid customer service. After the agent escaluated the question he confirmed.... The R4511 is discontinued. Saw is... I just got off the line with Ridgid customer service. After the agent escaluated the question he confirmed.... The R4511 is discontinued. Saw is being replaced but will not be the same model as the 4511. New saw will not have a granite top. No details provided on $, date, specs of the new saw.

Appears this is the reason HD slashed the price $100 and more and more HD have no inventory. ]]> Woodworking Discussion Forum nordichomey http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29287 <![CDATA[How'd I miss this one?]]> http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29286&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:56 GMT One of my favorite common sense stories. From the BBC News Website. *Australia town bans bottled water * Campaigners say bottled water is... One of my favorite common sense stories.

From the BBC News Website.

Australia town bans bottled water


Campaigners say bottled water is bad for the environment
A rural town in Australia has voted overwhelmingly to ban the sale of bottled water over concerns about its environmental impact.
Campaigners say Bundanoon, in New South Wales, may be the first community in the world to have such a ban.
They say huge amounts of resources are used to extract, package and transport bottled water.
The discarded plastic bottles then end up as litter or go into landfill sites, the "Bundy on Tap" campaign says.
More than 350 residents turned out to vote at the public meeting in the town hall.
Only one resident voted against the ban, along with a representative from the bottled water industry, ABC news reported.
The BBC's Nick Bryant in Sydney says locals have promised not to set upon visitors if they ignore the ban, but they will be encouraged to fill a reusable container from water fountains in the main street.
The reusable bottles will bear the slogan "Bundy on Tap".
Campaigner John Dee said local opinion had been incensed when a drinks company announced plans to tap an underground reservoir in the town.
Environmental impact
"The company has been looking to extract water locally, bottle it in Sydney and bring it back here to sell it," he said.
"It made people look at the environmental impact of bottled water and the community has been quite vocal about it."
The ban has been supported by shopkeepers in the town, which has a population of about 2,500.
"We believe Bundanoon is the world's first town that has got its retailers to ban bottled water," said Mr Dee. "We haven't found it anywhere else."
New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees has backed the cause, ordering government departments to stop buying bottled water and use tap water instead.
Mr Rees says it will save taxpayers money and help the environment.

J.C. ]]> Open Discussion JCsPlumbing http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29286 Introduction Post http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29285&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:28:58 GMT hello everyone, This is Michael from St Louis. Glad to be a member here. hello everyone,

This is Michael from St Louis. Glad to be a member here. ]]> Open Discussion pex http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29285 <![CDATA["Trade Lingo Tango"]]> http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29284&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:49 GMT Have a "customer" who brags about "being in Construction" for years called me up and wanted some plumbing modified to go from Counter Top Lavs to Pedistals . Sooo I put togather a bid for "Roughing in" 4 Pedistal Lavs ...They agreed I did the work ... Got paid Then I Get the call ! hey we are ready for you to "finsh" your job I said I am "finished" You got 4 rough ins ... Then the guy says "I am a Tile Installer NOT a plumber"

WTF ! Mr. BIG SHOT !!!

Anybody here willing to "trim Out" 4 pedistalls for free ?

Dave ]]> Professional Plumbing Discussion NoeEttica http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29284 flame being pulled off burner http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29283&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:03:53 GMT Installed a 50 gallon 60,000 btu power direct vent water heater from American water heater. All specs say to use only 3" duct and fittings. With 3" duct the water heater rattles horribly. AWH knew right away about the issue, says that the blower was pulling the flame off the burner. AWH suggested using a 3" to 2" reducer on the end of the exhaust. This fixed the problem, but I question the 2" restriction on a 60,000 btu model. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on what this reduction would have on the heater's performance? ]]> Ask the Plumbing Experts Patrik http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29283 Standard Foot Pedal Faucet http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29282&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:16 GMT Morning All,

I'm posting in this section since I am not an actual plumber. I work for a school system and we have several of these 2 pedal "Standard" faucets. My problem is that no matter what we try, the valves are leaking by and the faucet is running at a steady stream. Internet searches have turned up no information at all and replacing it with new equipment is an option that I wish to use as a last resort. Can anyone point me in a direction that might provide some information on this old beast? Obviously has hot and cold stubs coming into seperate valves from the floor, then right angles to the pedal operated valves. The supply valves coming from the floor do have shutoff's on the top to allow for the operating portion of the valve to removed. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks.:cool: ]]> Ask the Plumbing Experts BoilerMaker http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29282 Mrs. Plumberscrack http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29281&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:26 GMT *HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANITA!* *I hope you do something fun today, if not the whole weekend! I hope there is a birthday dinner planned, because you...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANITA!

I hope you do something fun today, if not the whole weekend! I hope there is a birthday dinner planned, because you guys know all the delicious places in town!

:happy-birthday::party-on::happy-birthday::party-on::happy-birthday::party-on::happy-birthday::party-on:


The Birthday Fairy :angel2:
]]> Open Discussion MrsSeatDown http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29281 R4511 table alignment http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29280&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:22:26 GMT trying to align the table to the blade... I have the four top to cabinet screws and the ground strap loose, I still can't quite get it, as I'm off by about a 16th of an inch front to back. The blade is at 90 and is straight. The only way I can get it perfect is if I totally remove the screws and then they won't go back in. Has anyone had to drill out the holes on the cabinet to allow additional movement? Am I missing anything? I got good grades in school, but that was primarily because I sucked up to the teachers really well.... ]]> Power Tool Discussion Forum iamwelty2 http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29280 Tree VS Power lines http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29276&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:31:39 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVXi_0H_ZzM My explanation for the explosion is that once the tree got hot it started releasing vapour and methane.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVXi_0H_ZzM

My explanation for the explosion is that once the tree got hot it started releasing vapour and methane. Fire provided ionization needed to sustain the long arc, and then methane and air reached an explosive mix proportion. The arc ignited the methane mix. Explosion destroyed the arc (due to chem reaction and air displacement) and the process started over. I honestly hoped for the trunk to explode into splinters like after the lightning strike :( ]]> Electricians Forum DRC-Wartex http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29276 UFC utilmate fighter http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29275&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:18:48 GMT anyone else watching this season and think it's crap? with the shape these guys are in, i could fight on that show right now with one arm and a big gut. these guys have no skills, they're really out of shape and i think this entire season was a way for dana white to legitamize kimbo slice coming to the ufc. total bs. ]]> Open Discussion gear junkie http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29275 <![CDATA[Average hieght & weight of forum members]]> http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29274&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:49:20 GMT 5' 7 3/4" and shrinking. used to be 5' 8".:scratchhead:

175lbs

Vince ]]> Open Discussion Vince the Plumber http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29274 Scheppach Tools at Sears http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29273&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:46:10 GMT Anyone know about Scheppach tools at Sears? I kinda had my eye on the bandsaw in the new tools catalog. Apparently they are imported from Europe,... Anyone know about Scheppach tools at Sears? I kinda had my eye on the bandsaw in the new tools catalog. Apparently they are imported from Europe, the UK. Of course, that's no guarantee they aren't made in China. The Rigid with the widely recommended upgrades would be on a par costwise. Have you ever heard of Scheppach? ]]> Woodworking Discussion Forum masww1 http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29273 Shelix for a TP1300? http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29272&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:33:21 GMT Hi, guys, first post, hope this isn't a taboo subject.

Is there a Shelix head currently in production that will fit my TP1300? I know a Shelix head is made for the new Ridgid portable planer, as well as the DW 735 and the DW 734. I understand that the head for the DW735 will not fit the TP1300. I believe the heads on the TP3100 and the new Ridgid planer are not interchangeable, but I'd appreciate it if someone here could confirm that. How about the cutting heads of the DW734 and the TP3100?

The TP1300 has been a great machine for me, but I'm spoiled by the Shelix head in my jointer. I work mainly with highly figured woods, and there's zero tear-out with the Shelix. I can minimize tear out with the TP1300 by wetting the wood and taking light passes, but I'd spring for a Shelix head in a heartbeat.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Regards,

John ]]> Ask the Power Tool Experts jstevens http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29272 Leak test on new water service http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29271&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:08:38 GMT sounds kinda boring i will admit.

but this service it about 700', with a return.

up here, we have to have a two line water service. supply & return.

if there is no call for water (open faucet), the supply water is circulated back to the circulating water main. this prevents freezing in perma-frost.

anyways, return line is holding air. this is good right? yes, it is.

supply line, not so good. it won't hold 1 psi.

in other words, there's a big leak,...................or several little leaks.

i need a compressor that puts out more cfm so i can hear the leaks.

any useful ideas would be greatl;y appreciated.

Vince

after thought; gonna solder up 1" copper stubs with a cap and install them on the curb stops so i can rule out people touching the valves in each unit. :) ]]> Professional Plumbing Discussion Vince the Plumber http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29271