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Today,
9:06 PM
Bill Dufour
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Garage lighting replacement and wiring?
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Sounds like a good choice would be to pull the fixtures and install an outlet into the exiting junction box. Buy the plug in style lights from...
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6 replies | 197 view(s)
Today,
8:55 PM
Bill Dufour
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Adding window to interior door - will this work?
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My Elementary and Jr. High school, built in the early 1950's, both had glass transom windows above the door frame. Some might have opened for...
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28 replies | 457 view(s)
Today,
11:55 AM
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Neighbor posted my property.
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UC Berkeley closes off the city street that passes through the main campus near the top. They do it for 24 hours once a year. Normally new years...
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Today,
11:30 AM
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Adding window to interior door - will this work?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
That is the way I would do it. Removing the glue at the middle piece so it look good will be tricky. Easier to add a transom. Bil lD
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Yesterday,
9:05 PM
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home sewer system gurggling and smell
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Does it freeze where ever you live. Tree roots, orangeburg pipe? Bil lD
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18 replies | 396 view(s)
Yesterday,
11:30 AM
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Used F45
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I assume in Canada?
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01-25-2021,
5:29 PM
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3hp sawstop is coming, now the outlet question
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It is fine for the total amps of all the breakers to add to more then 50 amps. They should be balanced, equal loads on each of the two legs and not...
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20 replies | 723 view(s)
01-25-2021,
5:24 PM
Bill Dufour
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3hp sawstop is coming, now the outlet question
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Tesla should be adjustable max input.. 40 amps for 50 amp seems correct at 80%. Bill D
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01-25-2021,
11:39 AM
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Wood Species BTU Value Chart
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First one I have ever seen with eucalyptus. Does not mention Almond which is very popular here since the orchards are replanted every 20-30 years. ...
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12 replies | 321 view(s)
01-25-2021,
11:29 AM
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3hp sawstop is coming, now the outlet question
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I would install a small breaker panel upstream of the 50 amp outlet. Six or more breaker size. You will only have to buy two feet of #6 wire. Does...
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01-25-2021,
11:23 AM
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Two Quick Questions about Miter Gauges
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right side, right hand on the mitre guage, left hand on the wood. right side because long stock must be to the right of the blade. An offcut more...
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15 replies | 426 view(s)
01-25-2021,
12:01 AM
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Jessum routrlift11 @ $187 vs Jessum mastrlift $389
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
$200 buy a used shaper. Bil lD
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7 replies | 292 view(s)
01-24-2021,
12:21 PM
Bill Dufour
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4 Caster base for G0490 Jointer or similar
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WorkShops
Harbor freight has a good supply of casters of varying size and quality. Often cheaper to buy a four wheel furniture dolly then four casters of the...
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28 replies | 662 view(s)
01-24-2021,
12:16 PM
Bill Dufour
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dust collection ducting - moving to larger shop
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I would mount it as high as possible to not block light. I hang mine with plumbers tape or old auto serpentine belts screwed to the ceiling. 6" PVC...
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3 replies | 205 view(s)
01-24-2021,
11:24 AM
Bill Dufour
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Moving Attic’s Collar Ties Higher
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Again, we need an idea of local conditions. do you get snow loads? Do you have to clear snow off the roof. Any huricanes, tornadoes. is roof clay...
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15 replies | 754 view(s)
01-24-2021,
11:12 AM
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Radiant barrier paint for attics
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For primer I would use stain not paint so the wood can breathe. I would have to use a webster or leaf blower to get dust and cobwebs to a reasonable...
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01-24-2021,
10:46 AM
Bill Dufour
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DOes anyone have/care to rate a Laguna Laguna MDCCF15110
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links https://www.busybeetools.com/products/2-hp-cyclone-dust-collector-w-hepafilter.html ...
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8 replies | 330 view(s)
01-24-2021,
1:59 AM
Bill Dufour
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Help squaring table saw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Throw out the lock washers, use lock tite. By 1880 they knew lock washers did not work. The knockoff lock tite from harbor freight is better then...
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19 replies | 647 view(s)
01-24-2021,
1:20 AM
Bill Dufour
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Table mounting post dia of Shop Fox W1680 - 17" Drill Press
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I guess 25.5mm
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2 replies | 136 view(s)
01-24-2021,
1:18 AM
Bill Dufour
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Delta Unisaw Starter Switch and Box
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I would mount that switch box out 5-6 inches so it just almost sticks out from the front edge of the table. Stack up some 2x4 to get the distance...
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7 replies | 213 view(s)
01-23-2021,
11:08 AM
Bill Dufour
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House electrical Main breaker question
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Off Topic Forum
Does just a main breaker in the panel next to the meter meet that new code? Sounds like it does to me. Bil lD
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21 replies | 963 view(s)
01-23-2021,
11:00 AM
Bill Dufour
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Insulating my garage door
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Off Topic Forum
Check the topic on the workshop forum.. it is #1 now. Bill D.
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2 replies | 167 view(s)
01-22-2021,
3:39 PM
Bill Dufour
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How do I ensure a straight edge is straight?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
store it carefully. The recommended way is hanging straight down on a nail in the wall. Rust will destroy the accuracy as will a coat of grease not...
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20 replies | 1147 view(s)
01-21-2021,
8:27 PM
Bill Dufour
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Sears 124.34986 17" Drill Press?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Sears is still in business?
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2 replies | 161 view(s)
01-21-2021,
11:50 AM
Bill Dufour
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Stimulus Checks
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It is not a check. It is a debit card in a envelope that looks like junk mail. Are you sure you did not throw it out? It is not from the government...
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31 replies | 1242 view(s)
01-20-2021,
9:12 PM
Bill Dufour
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Stickering Wood in climate controlled shop
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WorkShops
Only if you run them 24/7. Do you ever turn them off? What is the exterior climate? How expensive is electricity on your continent. You do live...
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13 replies | 400 view(s)
01-20-2021,
9:07 PM
Bill Dufour
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Some good press for woodworking
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Didn't one of the recent US Presidents do some woodworking? Bil lD
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5 replies | 467 view(s)
01-20-2021,
9:05 PM
Bill Dufour
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Delta 37-714-Opportunity to Buy, Good Deal
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
no idea. Maybe a 36-714? Is it a tablesaw?
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8 replies | 361 view(s)
01-20-2021,
6:28 PM
Bill Dufour
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Un-reality TV shows
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The Movie "Galaxy Quest" is based on the idea that another planet sees a scifi tv show and believes it is a real unscripted documentry. They...
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36 replies | 1322 view(s)
01-20-2021,
5:30 PM
Bill Dufour
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Where to look for used tools?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Use joiner and plane or planer as search terms. Bill D.
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34 replies | 1544 view(s)
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