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Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH
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.
Last Post By: Jim Koepke Today, 3:41 AM

Tell us a CLEAN joke!
Thread Starter: Malcolm Schweizer
The “time for some levity” thread just makes my day. I have a buddy that posts a joke a day, which I also love, and I thought maybe you would all want to share some of your favorite jokes. Here is one to start:
Last Post By: Ed Aumiller Yesterday, 7:44 PM

Real Estate is a Circus Right Now
Thread Starter: Jim Becker
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: Curt Harms Today, 9:36 AM

Buying First Turning Tools (set advice and/or individual)
Thread Starter: Allen Mattsen
After 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: John K Jordan Yesterday, 11:47 PM

No more denatured alcohol in California?
Thread Starter: Mike Allen1010
My go to finish is shellac. I prefer to make my own fresh by dissolving flakes in denatured alcohol. Went to the hardware store to buy some more denatured alcohol for fresh batch of shellac and was very dismayed to learn that apparently there is some kind of regulation that now prevents the sale of...
Last Post By: bill godber Yesterday, 9:20 PM

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...
Last Post By: Doug Dawson Today, 5:29 AM

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