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Band saw cutting question

This is a question for those knowledgable about bandsaws. I have a Ryobi 9" bandsaw, BS903 (I think...). I comes with a...
14 comments posted 16yrs
posted by usenet
14 comments posted 16yrs posted by usenet

Tom Silva

You may have a differing opinion, but Tom Silva on "Ask This Old House" is absolutely amazing. He really motivates me to...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453

Santa Claus Called

Santa called to ask what tools I want for Christmas. He said they have to be $100 or less. He already knows that I'm ju...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by mcp6453
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by mcp6453

Yard Hydrant will not drain down

I have a yard hydrant in my barn and it began dripping all the time this past summer. In fall I replaced all the intern...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by carlconen
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by carlconen

Harbor Freight Tools

Are Harbour Freight Tools ok to buy or are they JUNK ? I see the Multi Tool That is advertised on tv for around $120.00...
50 comments posted 16yrs
posted by desgnr
50 comments posted 16yrs posted by desgnr

Sump pumps -- GFCI required?

I have a sump pump in an unfinished basement. It is on a dedicated 15-amp 120-volt circuit, the outlet/receptacle is on...
91 comments posted 16yrs
posted by JayT
91 comments posted 16yrs posted by JayT

Rethinking "Made in China"

This post is aimed at all you sinophobes out there. I'm getting a little tired of hearing the complaint "___ is a piece...
322 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nobody
322 comments posted 16yrs posted by nobody

Split Frozen or Thawed Wood - Slightly OT

I have a lot of wood to split for firewood sometime this winter. It is currently frozen. Is it easier to split frozen or...
11 comments posted 16yrs
posted by hrhofmann
11 comments posted 16yrs posted by hrhofmann

Harbor Fright 20% coupon

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayPage.do?pageFile=boatus.html
30 comments posted 16yrs
posted by salty
30 comments posted 16yrs posted by salty

A problem with LEDs

When used in traffic signals, the lights don't get warm enough to melt snow. The snow obscures the signal and people di...
36 comments posted 16yrs
posted by heybub
36 comments posted 16yrs posted by heybub

HVAC DIY

I will soon have my addition construction drawing from an architect. The architect does not do HVAC drawings, he mentio...
33 comments posted 16yrs
posted by agalkin
33 comments posted 16yrs posted by agalkin

Heat tape on Plastic pipe?

Hello, I just had the furnace guy refire up my energy efficient furnace as it went out last night. We have been having...
8 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nospam
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by nospam

Paint over Fiberglass Tub Patch

I recently repaired a small hole in my Fiberglass tub with an autobody repair kit. The tub holds water without leaking,...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by a12vman
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by a12vman