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Old B&D Router

b&d cat no 7614 Type 3, 1 1/2 hp 9a. Appears that the collet will take 1/4" shank ONLY!!! I think the 1.5 hp might be g...
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posted by puddingDOTman
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by puddingDOTman

Snapper hi-vac mower

Taking a long shot here, seeing if anyone might have had one of these. I have an old Snapper hi-vac walk behind mower,...
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posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken

Karcher Power Washer

I recently took advantage of an Amazon "Gold Deal" (well, actually quite a few daily deals like a Nintendo 3DS - amazin...
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posted by robert_green1963
0 comments posted 15yrs posted by robert_green1963

Bathroom sink replaced

Sigh! In a day full of s**t. one ray of sunshine: AN HONEST PLUMBER. (OK, down boys; I know there are many of you out t...
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posted by hypatia08
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by hypatia08

Ideas for a drape pull?

We just moved into a house and the previous owner has a quilted shade in a half circle window that sits on top of anoth...
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posted by joejak
19 comments posted 15yrs posted by joejak

Sommer Synoris 550 garage door opener -- a report

Our Wayne-Dalton iDrive quit -- although the motor was supposed to have a lifetime warranty, they are no longer made an...
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posted by Nobody
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by Nobody

Dual flush

Well I guess I missed the orginal Ask THis Old House. I saw this rerun last night that shows a $20.00 kit that converts...
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posted by boleyn7
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by boleyn7

Question on 220V A/c outlet

Doing some reno work in my brother-in-laws condo. Changed out the old FPE subpanel panel to a new one, worked out great...
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posted by mikepier
32 comments posted 15yrs posted by mikepier

Question about grout removal

I want to buy something that will remove a thick line of tile grout behind my kitchen sink. What kind of electric type...
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posted by cherig3
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by cherig3

Caulk Underneath Shower Frame?

I have a shower stall with two slider doors. I had to disassemble the frame recently. When it was professionally instal...
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posted by wmoy1234
1 comments posted 15yrs posted by wmoy1234

UPS for sump pump

Have a client who's looking for some kind of battery-backed sump pump solution. Not knowing a lot about this equipment,...
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posted by nobody
15 comments posted 15yrs posted by nobody

OT: heat house with car engine

Some of the survivors of the Japan earthquake/tsunami are sheltering in schools without heat. Is it possible to use a c...
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posted by nobody
13 comments posted 15yrs posted by nobody

Becoming a Home Inspector

I am approaching 60 (and in great shape) and beginning to look at some alternative ways to earn some income. Having own...
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posted by jtpryan
8 comments posted 15yrs posted by jtpryan

Did Richard Trethewey change his name?

I was watching the DIY network the other day and they were running a commercial for the new season of Ask This Old Hous...
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posted by teamarrows
14 comments posted 15yrs posted by teamarrows

House Build - Sheathing Question

I've been watching the progress of a house build that a co-worker is going through via pictures that he is taking. I've...
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posted by teamarrows
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by teamarrows