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    Dave Anderson NH

    Time for some levity

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    With all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.

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    Jim Becker

    Real Estate is a Circus Right Now

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    Professor Dr. SWMBO and I are "more than casually" looking for our "downsize" property. The two of us do not need such a large home and property going forward as our older daughter is already living "independently" in town (she's a special needs adult, so isn't totally independent) and the younger,...

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    Jim Fox

    What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking?

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    Responding to another post got me thinking what other hobbies do you partake in? The one specific that made peaked my curiosity as if to others did it..........Scale Model Building Now I did take a long hiatus from this hobby, but got back into in 2019 heavy and built a lot as a kid, teen and...

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    Ole Anderson

    Twist wires before using a wire nut?

    Thread Starter: Ole Anderson

    So, do you twist your wires together before using a wire nut? Some manufacturers say it isn't necessary.

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    Stephen Tashiro

    Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge

    Thread Starter: Stephen Tashiro

    Do electricians "back wire" most modern electrical outlets when using 12 gauge wire? Years ago, electrical outlets were designed to be "side wired" by hooking the wire around a screw. Some also had holes where a wire could be connected by pushing it into the hole, but this method of wiring by...

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    Joe Hendershott

    Providing quotes to potential customers

    Thread Starter: Joe Hendershott

    I've been tasked to provide a quote for a kitchen to a potential client and would like know how some of you all do this. Figuring out the cost I can do but would like to provide the actual quote in a professional manner. So... 1. What software do you use for this? 2. How specific do you get?...

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    8th Graders Construct Builder Boards for the Women's Care Shelter 

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    Woodworking, teamwork, and community service - all in one project.
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    How to Build the Magnetic Marble Roll 

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    Frederick Skelly

    Turning a bathroom into a refrigerator with a window A/C unit

    I had the same thought Frank expressed - this seems like it will be bad for your bathroom walls.

    Frederick Skelly Today, 7:07 AM Go to last post
    David Publicover

    F-style clamps vs holdfasts for work holding

    Congratulations on your retirement!
    If the narrow section is at the front you will likely be able to reach with a clamp. If you can’t, it’s

    David Publicover Today, 7:03 AM Go to last post
    Jason Roehl

    Twist wires before using a wire nut?

    As someone who does some repair-type electrical work in a commercial setting, I hate twisted wires for a number of reasons. The biggest is that it is

    Jason Roehl Today, 6:38 AM Go to last post
    Jim Koepke

    WTB: Lie Nielsen Dowel Plate or Lee Valley Doweling Jig

    Ron, If you have fractional bits you might try drilling a starter hole a 64th inch bigger. You might even try two holes bigger with two steps down to

    Jim Koepke Today, 2:59 AM Go to last post
    Kev Williams

    Laser engrave a belt help

    don't usually have this issue with my lasers, but I've had to splice together many large engravings on my tool machines, this one was fun-

    Kev Williams Today, 2:32 AM Go to last post
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    glenn bradley

    vintage Craftsman table saw upgrade

    This thread may help. Besides Grandpa's 1950 Emerson I had a 1970's "113." contractor. I added a decent...

    glenn bradley 02-26-2021 11:13 AM
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