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JohnB · 04-16-2008, 01:28 PM

G'day all,
Looks like I'm going to have to give the "Plastic Fantastic" a hiding tomorrow.

My Dewalt is sounding like a bloody chaff cutter, and I can't get the blade tightening cam past 3 1/2 - 4.

I've had it in pieces about 3 times, checked for "Marsha's " problem and can't find a thing wrong.

Hope someone's got a spare room and few hot meals for me, cause when the war office finds I've bought a new saw.........................

I ran it past her the other day, and the reply was non-committal.
WE Know What that Means

ajay · 04-16-2008, 01:49 PM

John: Sorry to hear about your problem, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. (I'll say a silent prayer for you) ; ) Keep us posted. If need be, and if you can get to the USA, we'll be happy to put you up while you mend. hehehe

Wood Dog · 04-16-2008, 02:58 PM

JohnB you are way too funny with your "war office" stuff. Ya make me smile brother. I suspect anyone who can wear such a large hat has no problems convincing his mate of his needs. What cha buying? Another Dewalt, Hawk, Hegner, etc?

Mike Crosa · 04-16-2008, 02:59 PM

Good luck John, I'm sure the wife will understand.

Fremmed · 04-16-2008, 03:51 PM

Hi John.
You need to remember the ones you love and respect their feelings. With that in mind, be sure to pick up a dozen roses on the way home from the hardware store.

Rolf · 04-16-2008, 04:16 PM

The yellow room is always available. And I might even let you use a real saw.

Jediscroller · 04-16-2008, 04:28 PM

My motto is it's easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission (my wife is fully aware of that too, hehehehe).
Look at the bright side, if she gives you the silent treatment, you can spend more time in the shop and not have to worry about her complaining.

Barefoot1 · 04-16-2008, 04:48 PM

LOL!! I can relate completely, I tried to convince the CFO the other day that I needed a drum sander but she was not going for it. I have a spare bedroom in the basement you can use if you need to go on the lam!

thecopperfish · 04-16-2008, 06:50 PM

I'm sorry about your saw John, but it's a necessity to replace it. Being a woman myself, you might ask her how she would feel about not replacing her washing machine if it broke, or her dishwasher, or her vacuum cleaner, or...you get my drift. Surely she'll be reasonable. But, just in case, I also have a spare bed if you need it.

Chris

HAMMER · 04-16-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnB

G'day all,
Looks like I'm going to have to give the "Plastic Fantastic" a hiding tomorrow.

My Dewalt is sounding like a bloody chaff cutter, and I can't get the blade tightening cam past 3 1/2 - 4.

I've had it in pieces about 3 times, checked for "Marsha's " problem and can't find a thing wrong.

Hope someone's got a spare room and few hot meals for me, cause when the war office finds I've bought a new saw.........................

I ran it past her the other day, and the reply was non-committal.
WE Know What that Means

John this might work....Buy two of them show her one of them and tell her its for her (you want to spend quaility timewith her). She will say she doesnt want it and so you return it. Keeping the second one. If she doesnt say no then you have a helper to double the production.....

What do you think?

04-16-2008, 01:28 PM	#1
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,859	Sob!!!! G'day all, Looks like I'm going to have to give the "Plastic Fantastic" a hiding tomorrow. My Dewalt is sounding like a bloody chaff cutter, and I can't get the blade tightening cam past 3 1/2 - 4. I've had it in pieces about 3 times, checked for "Marsha's " problem and can't find a thing wrong. Hope someone's got a spare room and few hot meals for me, cause when the war office finds I've bought a new saw......................... I ran it past her the other day, and the reply was non-committal. WE Know What that Means __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

04-16-2008, 01:49 PM	#2
ajay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 196	John: Sorry to hear about your problem, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. (I'll say a silent prayer for you) ; ) Keep us posted. If need be, and if you can get to the USA, we'll be happy to put you up while you mend. hehehe __________________ ajay A happy Excalibur EX-21 owner

04-16-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,445	JohnB you are way too funny with your "war office" stuff. Ya make me smile brother. I suspect anyone who can wear such a large hat has no problems convincing his mate of his needs. What cha buying? Another Dewalt, Hawk, Hegner, etc? __________________ WD

04-16-2008, 02:59 PM	#4
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,694	Good luck John, I'm sure the wife will understand. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

04-16-2008, 03:51 PM	#5
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 840	Hi John. You need to remember the ones you love and respect their feelings. With that in mind, be sure to pick up a dozen roses on the way home from the hardware store. __________________ The Journey is the Reward Kevin

04-16-2008, 04:16 PM	#6
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	The yellow room is always available. And I might even let you use a real saw. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

04-16-2008, 04:28 PM	#7
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	My motto is it's easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission (my wife is fully aware of that too, hehehehe). Look at the bright side, if she gives you the silent treatment, you can spend more time in the shop and not have to worry about her complaining. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

04-16-2008, 04:48 PM	#8
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 822	LOL!! I can relate completely, I tried to convince the CFO the other day that I needed a drum sander but she was not going for it. I have a spare bedroom in the basement you can use if you need to go on the lam! __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

04-16-2008, 06:50 PM	#9
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,195	I'm sorry about your saw John, but it's a necessity to replace it. Being a woman myself, you might ask her how she would feel about not replacing her washing machine if it broke, or her dishwasher, or her vacuum cleaner, or...you get my drift. Surely she'll be reasonable. But, just in case, I also have a spare bed if you need it. Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

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