Looking for a new project to do. I've been spending a few months upgrading the workshop / fixing minor annoyances, and really need to actually build something. I ran across this in a magazine ad. The furniture is supposedly solid teak, though I don't think that will be in the cards for...
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Last Post By: Mike Henderson Yesterday, 7:59 PMWell, I made the mistake of having my leaf blower repaired two years ago and it will not start this season, OH well. Note to self don't repair these things. Anybody use battery operated leaf blowers and how do you like them? Thanks. Brian
Last Post By: Brian Runau Today, 7:12 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: 52)
I'm coming to that realization. This bending stuff - not easy to do.
My next test will be with two 3" straps and clamps. Then I'll
Definitely. Nice find, Warren.
I wonder if Steinway can do my chairs for me...
I used boat winches with seatbelt style webbing. Even with two 2 inch straps and a ton of pull on each, clamps and cauls were still required to flatten
Maurice Mcmurry Today, 7:44 AMThanks men. Mostly blowing a lot of leaves in fall so I can them and bag for pick up. Going with EGO. 7654 largest unit, comes with larger battery
Brian Runau Today, 7:12 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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