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Today, 11:14 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Extending ball valve handle in Off Topic Forum

Google ball valve extension handle. I found a number of choices

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Yesterday, 1:16 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Shop HVAC in WorkShops

If he doesn't know what a mini split is, just tell him a heat pump.

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Yesterday, 1:10 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Fine files for planes, and other tools? in Neanderthal Haven

The shorter the file in a given category, the finer the cut. For instance, a 4" smooth file has smaller teeth than an 8" smooth file. ...

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12-06-2023, 10:30 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread What’s The Trick . . . . in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mine too, immediately after I had the first one in my hands.

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12-06-2023, 9:16 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread table saw alignment conundrum in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I didn't answer because I was lost to start with.

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12-06-2023, 9:14 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread What’s The Trick . . . . in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Self-releasing router collets were a major step up in woodworking equipment. I think the only routers I ever had without them were sold new in the...

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12-06-2023, 2:14 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Band Saw Advice in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't know when my 600 was made. I just plug it in and use it. Flange mounted motor, flat tires, last real use was 10, 000 lineal feet of Cypress...

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12-05-2023, 8:39 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread New Tractor (non-wood-working tool/toy) in Off Topic Forum

I guess when I get old I’ll have to get a utility tractor with a cab. I know you’ll love it.

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12-05-2023, 12:56 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Sometimes time passing faster for us now is a good thing.

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12-05-2023, 10:55 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I sanded and refinished the floor in the bedroom used by my Mom for the three years that she lived with us. There was a bit of a deadline because we...

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12-04-2023, 4:43 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Carpentry stools in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Here they are stored with my step and platform ladders, to the left on their sides. I do work off platform ladders, but only go up or down on...

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12-04-2023, 4:26 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Carpentry stools in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Not cheap but well worth it to me. I don’t work off ladders. They’re very well made. A little aggravating to set up because there are no...

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12-04-2023, 4:08 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Carpentry stools in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Reechcraft Bronco I’m on phone or would include link. They’re fairly lightweight but very stiff and sturdy. Don’t shake at all. I have one if...

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12-04-2023, 1:45 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Need a new table saw sawstop vs harvey in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The new Powermatics look really nice, but at the price I'm wondering if anyone is buying them.

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12-04-2023, 10:50 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Desperate for advice on receiving an 800 lb lathe! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Leverage and different thicknesses of blocks of wood to use as fulcrums. The most important thing is to take your time, and first priority is that...

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12-04-2023, 9:16 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Carpentry stools in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I like these better.

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12-03-2023, 10:49 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Carpentry stools in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The last carpenter I knew that used those was77 years old in 1977. Easy to remember.

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12-03-2023, 8:38 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Ultrasonic rodent repellent ? in Off Topic Forum

Tried some in the tack room. Didn’t do anything. Check where HVAC lines penetrate. Doesn’t take much of a hole.

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12-03-2023, 5:44 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Concealed Hinge Selection Assist in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Look at Salice. They have a good selection of mount thicknesses.

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12-02-2023, 8:46 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread How to Spruce up Worn Rocker? in Project Finishing

Restor A Finish would probably even it back out enough. It's made me look like a genius more than a few times. The newer Restor A Shine also did...

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12-02-2023, 7:43 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Proper Term For Spirit Level Protective Glass Disks in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a number of different brands of levels missing those glasses. Some are over 40 years old but still read an accurate level or plumb.

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12-01-2023, 10:54 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Jobsite jointer in Shop Made Tools and Machines

I don't know about that model, but the later 3-1/4" and 6-3/4" ones have plastic gauges to set the knives by. Two knives per. Don't lose the gauge....

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11-30-2023, 6:26 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Tools that are junk, IMO in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I don't remember ever owning a 4 in 1 screwdriver, but do have a 10 in 1 in the house tool drawer. ...

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11-30-2023, 10:33 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread roofer madness in Off Topic Forum

All the multi hundred year old museum houses I redid were done as close as possible to looking original, but if you looked closely they all have...

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11-30-2023, 10:22 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread roofer madness in Off Topic Forum

I pull extension ladders up with the belay rope and fly them down similarly.

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11-30-2023, 10:20 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread roofer madness in Off Topic Forum

The lower ladder in my picture in this thread was to put a stainless steel eye screw into the framing of that house. The pulley on the roof attached...

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11-30-2023, 9:49 AM

Tom M King replied to a thread Tools that are junk, IMO in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I forget the tools on the list, but I have a collection under about 45 feet of water. They were in the category of only being good for seeing how...

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11-29-2023, 10:52 PM

Tom M King replied to a thread Finish for garage stairs. in Project Finishing

It cures Very slowly, so probably don’t use stairs for several days. Only thing better would be MCU, but since you’re asking probably leave that...

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