Do you consider tools as dangerous? https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/how-to/g2394/10-workshop-tools-that-can-kill-you/ I came accross this article and it struck me, that I don't consider my tools as dangerous or not. To me it's just a tool. Sure, some tools can cause greater injury...
Last Post By: Maurice Mcmurry Today, 10:16 AMFor those of you who've built a shop, how much value did it add to the property? For instance, if a shop costs $150k, can the property value increase the same? Less? More? I know there's many variables. Thought maybe some of you have been through this, having built a shop then had property value...
Last Post By: Robert Hayward Yesterday, 8:03 PMMy doc tells me I need an neck MRI to diagnose some arm pain that may be starting in the neck. On the phone the MRI facility asked me if I had ever been involved with "metal grinding". Of course as a woodworker I've sharpened tools on a wheel, drilled holes in metal etc. I'm hoping to get more...
Last Post By: Mike Henderson Yesterday, 10:52 PMHot water travels about 60 feet from the tank to our upstairs bathroom and it takes too long to get there. I'm thinking about installing a point-of-use heater with a mini-tank but don't know if it will do what I want. Can I install a 2.5 gallon POU heater in the hot water supply to the bathroom and...
Last Post By: Jerome Stanek Today, 7:46 AMA lot of people - myself included - make it a policy to really avoid lending out tools. The list is a really short one of the people I will lend a tool to. What about - borrowing a tool?
Last Post By: Bob Falk Today, 9:43 AMGood day all. I appreciate the time to read and give feedback. I think this is the right machine and price, but want feedback. The time has come. I need a CNC to stay competitive and I also just want to create in new ways. I have “non-buyers remorse” for stopping bidding on a beautiful 5x10...
Last Post By: Malcolm Schweizer Today, 8:20 AMSure - why not? (Votes: 9)
Never. If I needed something, I'd buy or rent it. (Votes: 10)
Maybe. Depends on the person and the tool. (Votes: 51)
I take that back George!
I needed to lift this off my workbench this morning and the Grabo comment reminded me it may be useful lifting things off
Now that's an interesting experience. The only answer I've ever got from that exercise is "that's what it says in the zoning ordinance" or
Steve Demuth Today, 10:28 AMThis is good advice and consistent with my own experience. I made it a point to get to know the local code officer and his second in command right from
Jim Becker Today, 10:26 AMI also built a "detached" screened dining room on a deck. The fact that it sat on a deck that was attached to the house allowed it to be built
Maurice Mcmurry Today, 10:22 AMNot wanting to get involved with the Code Folks hurts you more than them. Get a good site drawing showing all buildings, utility service locations. Add
Jack Frederick Today, 10:17 AM
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