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35576 tmcclus@j... (Thomas E. McCluskey) 1998‑01‑29 Re: Newbie bio
Tom - "No, honey, I didn't buy any more old rusty tools.  They just
followed me home on their own."
Phil

Welcome

I am no expert, but the "follower" is actually a slitter. It was used
primarily  to cut thin stock.  Generaly not used during regular planning
operations.  There is a reprint of the #45 instructions available on the
'Net and from 
several dealers for a nominal price.
 
On Thu, 29 Jan 1998 06:33:32 EST pdknz@j... (Phil and Debbie Koontz)
writes:
 
>
>First question--There are two depth stops on my 45.  One is by the 
>iron, the other farther back on the same side, away from the fence.  
>The one at the back also has an arrow shaped follower.  WHAT is that 
>for?
>
>Phil Koontz
>Overbrook, Kansas
>
>Shop motto--
>--Don't bleed all over the place--
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