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Good for firewood?

The tree I cut uip today had leaves all over it, and "fruit" too. I've never cut up a live tree before, only dead stuff...
42 comments posted 13yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
42 comments posted 13yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

What tree is this?

I can't identify the tree that fell down over my yard. It was about about 50 feet high, with a very straight trunk with...
9 comments posted 13yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

How do you get a job with the Post Office?

My nephew just graduated high school. I suggested he look for some good jobs before taking just anything. When I sugges...
34 comments posted 13yrs
posted by Kilowatt
34 comments posted 13yrs posted by Kilowatt

Muffler on Bicycle is leaking

The muffler on my bicycle must be leaking, because it's getting real noisy. How can I test it for leaks?
1 comments posted 13yrs
posted by mandrake3
1 comments posted 13yrs posted by mandrake3

Repairing a cheese knife

One small cheese knife from a set broke. The blade, which is marked "stainles steel", came out of the handle which look...
36 comments posted 13yrs
posted by JenMurphy
36 comments posted 13yrs posted by JenMurphy

riding mower

My MTD riding mower with a 17.5 Briggs and Stratton has been having a hard time rolling over when I go to start it. Whe...
22 comments posted 13yrs
posted by changbah
22 comments posted 13yrs posted by changbah

Timers for electric range top burners ???

Is anyone aware of an electric range that has timers which can be set for the electric burners on the cooktop ?? Thanks...
26 comments posted 13yrs
posted by jungleandy1
26 comments posted 13yrs posted by jungleandy1

Helicoil or other ideas for 1/4" pipe threads?

I have a gas pool heater that has a 1/4"-18 NPT brass plug that goes into a cast iron manifold. Over time the threads i...
19 comments posted 13yrs
posted by trader4
19 comments posted 13yrs posted by trader4

Enclosing AC unit/condenser

Just had a new central AC unit installed. The condenser was installed within a cutout corner section of my wood deck. I...
26 comments posted 13yrs
posted by meanie.brat
26 comments posted 13yrs posted by meanie.brat

gas limb pruner

Is this job too big for a gas tree pruner? A tree about 10 feet outside my yard was at a 45^ angle over my yard for the...
27 comments posted 13yrs
posted by NONONOmisc07
27 comments posted 13yrs posted by NONONOmisc07

Unlocking electric meter box -- water problem

I'll spare everyone the details, but my question is if anyone can help me figure out a way to open the lock on an outsi...
41 comments posted 13yrs
posted by TomR
41 comments posted 13yrs posted by TomR