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,...
Last Post By: Mike Henderson Yesterday, 12:35 PMAfter many searches, YouTube videos, various research, etc, I've finally come to you folks for some advice. I'm ready to buy my first turning tools. I have a new midi lathe (Laguna Revo 1216) and will soon have a grinder and CBN wheels on the way. I need help deciding on my first turning tools. I...
Last Post By: Allen Mattsen Yesterday, 8:20 PMSo, do you twist your wires together before using a wire nut? Some manufacturers say it isn't necessary.
Last Post By: John K Jordan Yesterday, 7:26 PMHi everyone, I plan on building a Benchcrafted Roubo. my question (I hope it is in the right place) was has anyone here built one? what were the small tools you felt most useful? I have the major tool list down (I am going to work all hand tools and a router ) but for instance, I recently...
Last Post By: Curt Putnam Yesterday, 9:31 PMDo 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...
Last Post By: Frank Pratt Yesterday, 3:29 PMYes (Votes: 35)
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Don't forget that the entire purpose of the slats is to give slightly, in other words sag a little bit under load. Putting a mattress on a completely
Andrew Seemann Today, 12:24 AMOne more thought... The calculation I did above uses numbers for dry douglas fir. If you buy construction lumber in some parts of the US, it is likely
Jamie Buxton Today, 12:13 AMOn various sites around the web, there's a calculator named Sagulator. It computes sag versus load for shelf parameters you input. Structurally, a
Jamie Buxton Today, 12:07 AMGood discussion guys, I appreciate it. Glad to know its not just me making it complicated. I come from experiencing something similar to what Peter
Steve Rozmiarek Today, 12:02 AMI have my own small (1 man) custom woodworking business LLC. I have done a mix of work for hire in the shop as well as on site (installation, finish carpentry
Phillip Mitchell Yesterday, 11:38 PMThis 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
Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith 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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