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Shop whole house fanventilation
I am building a woodworking shop. The shop is adjacent to the house, 25' X 24' and has 12' high vaulted ceiling. I am thinking about putting some sort of whole house fan for ventilation purposes and...
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Glue-Up Advice
We've got about 500 CDs and although there's a lot more music in the world to discover, we're not likely to be buying more on disc. So now is a good time to build a cabinet to store them in. I'm...
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Plumbing update
Toilet fixed. One trip to Ace. The only thing I can't figure out is how my dog removed the tank top, removed the flapper, chewed the crap out of it, replaced it and put the top back on. Larry PS: This...
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Recent (Spur of the Moment?) Project
Building a new camp, at the farm, has been put on hold. The opportunity to buy 3.5 acres, with a house, adjacent to the farm, is in the works and we may use the house as a camp, after some remodeling,...
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Re: 12 volt lithium battery drill/impact driver- recommendations
You may want to look at this little impact driver - . (Note that Amazon has it listed as the 080I ("I") instead of 0801 ("1") ) It's a new item from Black & Decker, released in Sept.-Oct. I was on a...
 
Hardwood toy making techniques / fixture and pneumatic clamp
I have posted about boring multiple holes in hardwood with a fixture and pneumatic clamp. Check it out at John the toymaker Wood Toys for Your Children's Children. Alternative to throw-away aspects of...
 
12 volt lithium battery drill/impact driver- recommendations?
As to lithium batteries yay or nay. Looking for a lighter drill for med/lig ht duty. This 62 yr old with a dicey shoulder doesn't like holding a 18v nimh makita (6lbs) for doing the job. Gee, you go...
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Craftsman elec 16in 3.5 chainsaw, chain brake won't release, any suggestions?
I was using the chain saw and it was working fine, next cut, the chain brake wouldn't release. Any suggestions on what to check or fix?
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Buying Online - Hard Maple and Oak
Hard Maple and Oak lumber are hard to sources in Central Valley CA. I know Macbeath in Oakland, too expensive and I don't have a lumber rack on my truck. Have no choice decide to buy Online. Thinking...
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RE: A Tip from WoodSmithShop
Enjoy Lew ------------------------------------- Handy Table Saw Add-On: Build this multipurpose jig for top-notch cuts. http://woodsmithtips.com/l/dd38-181801
 
Wish me luck ...
Apropos the recent discussion on the hazards of plumbing repairs, one of ou r toilets is calling out for a partial rebuild. I suspect that the flap, w hich ought to last three or four lifetimes, has...
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What is it? Set 519
This week's set has been posted: Larger images: Rob What is it?
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Pop Warner participation down 9.5 percent
Knowing what I know now, I would strongly discourage my kid from playing. Pop Warner youth football saw participation drop 9.5 percent between 2010-12. Officials said several factors played a role,...
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OT: Foreign aid
Just got back from 25 days in Italy and couldn't help but notice that 50% o f the toilets are not equipped with seats. It's either a squat or a ride o n the porcelein. And, while we're on the subject...
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which wood glue
There are so many varieties of wood glue out that it makes the mind spin. 3 just in Titebond. I'm a very amateur "wood worker", but I remember when it was just Elmers and Titebond. At the time I liked...
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