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Haoleman · 09-30-2008, 11:42 AM

Hey Jim. Just a humorous note in spite of all our chaos. Does the fact that I love Mexican food qualify me to move down there? If Sara Palin thinks that living next to Russia must qualify her on foreign policy, liking the food of a particular region certainly must qualify an individual for citizenship! And I can't even speak the language so I would expect all the perks of private language tutors to boot. Yuk Yuk.

jim_mex · 09-30-2008, 11:58 AM

..And if I hike to the top of Popocatepetl and peer north through all the hot air rising I bet I can see the droves of disgruntled 'gringos' heading south, clutching their Mexican phrase books and fighting to cross the border - hehehe!

Only one slight problem with your food theory. Its a little publicized fact - at least here in Mexico - that there is more hot chile consumed in Texas than here!! Long reign Taco Bell!!!

Keep smiling...

Rolf · 09-30-2008, 12:26 PM

We do have some very clever and multi talented people on this forum.
Jim and Alan some great and funtional designs.

jim_mex · 09-30-2008, 04:47 PM

Thanks Rolf - and just for an update - having followed up Alan's tilt comments here's my latest findings

Table tilt: set at 8 degrees - any more for me and I'd be worried out pieces sliding about

Note: Height of saw table from floor now at 40" - I'm going to extend the feet by another 3 - 4" to take my original design up to this height which suits my semi-upright working position better. At the moment its on blocks!!

Stool height at 30 - 32" " - in fact I'm back to temporarily sitting on my Black & Decker workmate which was giving me so much hell before!

Feels like I'm in a totally different ball game, I even find changing the blades much easier!

I just don't know why the guys that sell these as 'tabletop' standing units at zero tilt don't think about ergonomics. I can't see me ever wanting to go back to a horizontal position unless its to stop exceptionally big pieces from sliding around.

(Alan - having just read that last phrase again you can make what you like of it - LOL!)

In my opinion this is definitely a must have mod!

09-30-2008, 11:58 AM	#12
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 2,384	..And if I hike to the top of Popocatepetl and peer north through all the hot air rising I bet I can see the droves of disgruntled 'gringos' heading south, clutching their Mexican phrase books and fighting to cross the border - hehehe! Only one slight problem with your food theory. Its a little publicized fact - at least here in Mexico - that there is more hot chile consumed in Texas than here!! Long reign Taco Bell!!! Keep smiling... __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein Last edited by jim_mex; 09-30-2008 at 12:00 PM.

09-30-2008, 12:26 PM	#13
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,093	We do have some very clever and multi talented people on this forum. Jim and Alan some great and funtional designs. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

09-30-2008, 04:47 PM	#14
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 2,384	Thanks Rolf - and just for an update - having followed up Alan's tilt comments here's my latest findings Table tilt: set at 8 degrees - any more for me and I'd be worried out pieces sliding about Note: Height of saw table from floor now at 40" - I'm going to extend the feet by another 3 - 4" to take my original design up to this height which suits my semi-upright working position better. At the moment its on blocks!! Stool height at 30 - 32" " - in fact I'm back to temporarily sitting on my Black & Decker workmate which was giving me so much hell before! Feels like I'm in a totally different ball game, I even find changing the blades much easier! I just don't know why the guys that sell these as 'tabletop' standing units at zero tilt don't think about ergonomics. I can't see me ever wanting to go back to a horizontal position unless its to stop exceptionally big pieces from sliding around. (Alan - having just read that last phrase again you can make what you like of it - LOL!) In my opinion this is definitely a must have mod! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

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09-30-2008, 11:42 AM	#11
Haoleman Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 21	Hey Jim. Just a humorous note in spite of all our chaos. Does the fact that I love Mexican food qualify me to move down there? If Sara Palin thinks that living next to Russia must qualify her on foreign policy, liking the food of a particular region certainly must qualify an individual for citizenship! And I can't even speak the language so I would expect all the perks of private language tutors to boot. Yuk Yuk.