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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 Allen Today, 5:01 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: John Serna Today, 9:03 PM

What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking?
Thread Starter: Jim Fox
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...
Last Post By: Derek Cohen Today, 1:21 PM

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.
Last Post By: John Terefenko Today, 11:27 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: Frank Pratt Today, 8:38 PM

Painting Rooms??
Thread Starter: John Terefenko
Odd question but got into a weird discussion with someone and thought I would throw it out here. I value this group. Painting rooms in a home. How many people paint their ceilings white and walls another color?? How many people paint the entire room the same color including the ceiling. Is one way...
Last Post By: Bill Dufour Today, 7:51 PM

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Rear brakes on truck

Now that we know it has rear disks, yes they should have put anti squeal on the pad backs before installation. I do not understand why that is not factory
Bill Dufour Today, 11:27 PM

Twist wires before using a wire nut?

As an electrician, that is no problem. 2 tricks are to cut the ends longer than needed and to lay them straight against each other with all insulation
John Terefenko Today, 11:27 PM

Need a replacement handle for an old jointer

Thanks all, I think you solved it for me. Mike, the link you sent looks very similar to what I have. My bolt is about 13cm or 9/16 in diameter. Is that
Pete Costa Today, 11:27 PM

Cut resistant glove?

When I find a cut resistant glove ....I will throw down the gauntlet !! ‘Cuz I’m getting real tired of spraying it with WD-40 !!
Mel Fulks Today, 11:26 PM

Used Planer Advice

To me a heavy duty planer is like the rockwell wedge bed 18" which weighs about 1,000 pounds. I expect the motor is not included in the weight listed.
Bill Dufour Today, 11:24 PM
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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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