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Yesterday, 8:32 PM

Bill George started a thread Hanging something Heavy in Off Topic Forum

I need to hang on the wall a small but heavy brass Barometer mounted on a 5 inch x 18 inch x 7/8 redwood. I used to own a keyhole router bit but...

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Yesterday, 9:49 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Laser head walking off in Laser Engraving General Topics

Tighten the motor pulley set screw

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03-17-2023, 8:32 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Electrical Issue In The Shop in Off Topic Forum

Ditto, been in electrician trade since 1962 never saw anyone burnt like that, ever. I had one close call but l am a quick learner.

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03-16-2023, 3:51 PM

Bill George replied to a thread jar opener in Off Topic Forum

We have a really old one from about 70 years ago, but the one above on Amazon is now what we use.

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03-15-2023, 10:03 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Electrical Issue In The Shop in Off Topic Forum

Well the old Ham that taught me that trick also carried a sledge hammer and we would go around the block and whack each electric pole with that...

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03-15-2023, 7:58 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Electrical Issue In The Shop in Off Topic Forum

What Jim said about using a portable radio is a valid method we used as Hams to find the source of static on the amateur radio bands, or in this case...

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03-14-2023, 6:04 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Electrical Issue In The Shop in Off Topic Forum

Lights and outlets should not be on the same circuit breaker but my guess is a loose connection or a bad light switch.

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03-13-2023, 7:52 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Machine recommendations need in Engraving Hardware and Software

I would look into sandblasting or some other method. I know some types of acid is also used to etch glass.

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03-11-2023, 8:15 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Beginner CNC software in CNC Machines

You can download and use the Trial version of the VCarve programs for Windows. Why does everyone want "Free" when it takes time to develop and...

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03-10-2023, 7:47 AM

Bill George replied to a thread USPS Shipping Label Printer in Off Topic Forum

Hey guys this Thread is from 2013??

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03-08-2023, 10:44 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Light burn vs Coreldraw/print driver ? in Engraving Hardware and Software

I have used CD for years so I really did not need the design (very good) tools in LB. But Lightburn really has a good interface for controlling your...

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03-07-2023, 7:39 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Mini Split a second question in Off Topic Forum

My students in our HVAC/R program used to laugh at the pictures of stuff that was done in some of those areas. I had one take a spring break in...

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03-06-2023, 7:26 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Dumb phone questions in Off Topic Forum

My Smartphone which is a IPhone has no issues and I do online Banking all the time, Shop online and etc. Since I have unlimited everything I can also...

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03-04-2023, 11:57 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Verizon Rate Increase in Off Topic Forum

I found the US Cellular website to be most honest and informative, whereas Verizon does its best to be confusing and its been that way forever. ...

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03-03-2023, 5:36 PM

Bill George started a thread Verizon Rate Increase in Off Topic Forum

Been with Verizon forever, did a lot of traveling and I talked my wife into ditching US Cellular years ago so we could be a one plan Household. ...

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03-03-2023, 12:02 PM

Bill George replied to a thread So here's a dumb problem: where to get a trailer hitch for my Escalade? in Off Topic Forum

Hello? from Kevs's post #8 So I just went out with a flashlight, in the dark, and lo and behold, I find there's a 2"-ish hole in 'the frame' I...

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03-03-2023, 8:47 AM

Bill George replied to a thread So here's a dumb problem: where to get a trailer hitch for my Escalade? in Off Topic Forum

Folks go back to #8 he already has one installed and it looks to be a good heavy one!

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03-03-2023, 8:38 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Dumb phone questions in Off Topic Forum

Land line power. When we lost power for nearly a week 4 years ago. No LL but a small 40 watt solar panel kept our cell phones charged fine. ...

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03-02-2023, 7:17 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Dumb phone questions in Off Topic Forum

Try it sometime, people were home and not working. I grew up on a Iowa farm... with no phone, and running water or even electric for a couple of...

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03-02-2023, 6:55 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Water heater pilot went out- in Off Topic Forum

Most pilot problems come from insects and such building cobwebs inside the burner orifice area or line or just plain dirt. I will never have a...

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03-02-2023, 6:37 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Dumb phone questions in Off Topic Forum

Hobbys are fun... until you get laid up with a broken foot bone like I am now. You are overlooking some good advice here, your phone and service is...

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02-28-2023, 10:35 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Minisplit brand differences / experiences - Daikin vs Gree in Off Topic Forum

Wise choice, you saw my posts on Chinese vs Japan based QC. When I was teaching before I retired I used to take students on tours of the Lennox...

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02-28-2023, 9:31 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Attempted Sawmill Scam in Off Topic Forum

With Ron 1000%, never ever ever respond to a Link in a email, they can make them look so good!! PayPal, eBay and even Amazon scams, think folks. ...

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02-28-2023, 9:05 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Mini Split a second question in Off Topic Forum

Tom you are doing things the right way! I installed my Mitsubishi mini split on recommendation of my son who is service manager for a large Union...

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02-25-2023, 12:47 PM

Bill George replied to a thread 10 Watt Output Diode Laser in Engraving Hardware and Software

Nope. But it does a fine job on engraving wood and the machine works wonderfully and even on LightBurn which is a plus.

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02-24-2023, 5:24 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Universal Engraver problem in Engraving Hardware and Software

Check the belts and check for pulley that the setscrew holding to the shaft has loosened. Next broken wires in the bundle going to the motors. Kev...

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02-21-2023, 1:33 PM

Bill George replied to a thread Blood Thinner, Black Pepper, and Super Glue in Off Topic Forum

Thanks for that Tip Lee, its wonderful. Used on my Aussie Cattle dog and it stopped the bleeding when he was banging his nose it seemed on...

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02-19-2023, 11:04 AM

Bill George replied to a thread so suddenly, anything Chinese on my computer is being flagged as a virus, AGHHH in Off Topic Forum

Ditto that is what is sounds like.

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02-19-2023, 11:01 AM

Bill George replied to a thread Siding install too high to do full length at a time?? in Off Topic Forum

There is No Way I would be on an aluminum ladder that high working by myself with those heavy planks. Scaffolding is the way I would go, unless you...

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