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Yesterday,
4:09 PM
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My nephew lived in new Zealand for about two years out of college. He said it was not too hard to drive on the left. He did say the roundabouts...
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Yesterday,
4:06 PM
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Board and spline does look cleaner then board and batten. Lots more work though. Bill D.
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Yesterday,
3:59 PM
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Help with low motor power on table saw
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I believe his saw came from the factory with 3, 5, or 7.5 hp. I believe mine was 5hp. I replaced the three phase original with a single phase 2hp...
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Yesterday,
1:11 PM
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One pound can? You have to have a larger tank then that to supply a large flame. It will cool off too fast at higher draw down rates. Bill D
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Yesterday,
11:34 AM
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California has something like 10% of the us population. So 10% of us drivers. Lots of movies get made here. Do you people from other states watch...
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Yesterday,
11:31 AM
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help needed to unbox and assemble Jointer and Table saw :) N. of McKinney Texas
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Old folks need good lighting to find all those extra bits that fell into the box the tool came in. Also for the ones that got kicked under the...
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Yesterday,
11:28 AM
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help needed to unbox and assemble Jointer and Table saw :) N. of McKinney Texas
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Tip on using the engine crane. Extend the boom as far as possible. Staying within load limits. This reduces how many times you have to pump for an...
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Yesterday,
11:13 AM
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Help with low motor power on table saw
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I believe the OP replaced a three phase motor and has never run his new single phase motor from any other outlet. It is possible the motor has...
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Yesterday,
11:10 AM
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Help with low motor power on table saw
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I wondered myself. I got that 45 amps from some website. I also saw around 30 amps which I believe. My 5hp single phase compressor is on a 30...
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05-31-2024,
10:15 PM
Bill Dufour
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Help with low motor power on table saw
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7.5hp at 240 will be about 45+ amps. So you need a 50 amp breaker at the sub panel. That means at least #6 wire from breaker to motor. How many...
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05-31-2024,
10:10 PM
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Input sought on this built-in bookcase planning
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Make sure to design the floor to take the tonnage of weight. Story of the San Francisco library is the night before the shelves came in the...
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05-31-2024,
7:22 PM
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Rectangular Propane Torch
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I would consider using a real blow torch and use a long flame. BilL D
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05-31-2024,
7:19 PM
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The Quality of Writing in the News Media is Dropping
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Mark Twain said never start an argument with someone who buys ink by the barrel. He spent a winter in a cabin on Jack Ass Hill near Angels Camp. ...
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05-31-2024,
5:17 PM
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Input sought on this built-in bookcase planning
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I think it would easier to glue up the sides and top/bottom boards then fabricate from plywood. Do you plan to leave the plywood edges exposed or...
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05-31-2024,
5:12 PM
Bill Dufour
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Input sought on this built-in bookcase planning
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I would put a row of short drawers, like a pencil drawer, at about waist height. Then make that a joint top and bottom. Or even a pull out shelf if...
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05-31-2024,
4:25 PM
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The Quality of Writing in the News Media is Dropping
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"Yellow Journalism" Was/is designed to rile up the public about stuff so they feel a need to read the newspaper about how it is being handled. The...
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05-31-2024,
4:20 PM
Bill Dufour
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help needed to unbox and assemble Jointer and Table saw :) N. of McKinney Texas
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Pay a little extra and get the lights that can be daisy chained. They have a cord on one end and a outlet on the other. You can run like six...
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05-31-2024,
4:04 PM
Bill Dufour
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Delta Platinum edition not starting after move.
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What kind of switch? Simple on/off or remote push button station. Unplug: Simple, check continuity when "ON". Contactor, check stop circuit...
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5 replies | 384 view(s)
05-31-2024,
10:52 AM
Bill Dufour
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Bridgewood 24" planer model bw-612pvg
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I like Dupont Chain Saver lube on all those sliding surfaces. Wax in a spray can, repels dust, no silicone, no oil to attract dust and make a...
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05-31-2024,
10:47 AM
Bill Dufour
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Help with low motor power on table saw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Are you sure those two hots are not the same phase? You have not measured 240 anywhere. All you know is they are 120 to ground. You have no idea...
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34 replies | 1737 view(s)
05-30-2024,
10:14 PM
Bill Dufour
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Building code for shop in California?
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Put an I-beam in across the span for a chain hoist. Do it before the roof is in the way. Bill D
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05-30-2024,
10:12 PM
Bill Dufour
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Building code for shop in California?
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Probably easy to deal with in a small town like that. Stub in water, electric under the foundation. I would run electric to the shop and at least...
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05-30-2024,
9:54 PM
Bill Dufour
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Help with low motor power on table saw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
You have 120 but no idea if they are different phases or not. You need to check for 240. Bill d
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34 replies | 1737 view(s)
05-30-2024,
7:59 PM
Bill Dufour
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Help with low motor power on table saw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Check voltage at the wall. 120, 120, 240. Then check beyond the switch. My guess is you lost one leg. I got rid of the 5hp? three phase one on...
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34 replies | 1737 view(s)
05-30-2024,
1:22 PM
Bill Dufour
started a thread
Switchgear heater sizing
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I will be installing a 5 hp motor onto my planer. FLA is 20 amps at 240 Volts. So what size heaters should I use. Do I use 20 amps or do I need to...
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05-30-2024,
1:13 PM
Bill Dufour
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The Quality of Writing in the News Media is Dropping
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As they say falling off a building is not a problem, the landing is. Give a man a plane ticket and he will fly for a day. Shove him off the plane...
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56 replies | 3357 view(s)
05-30-2024,
11:43 AM
Bill Dufour
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help needed to unbox and assemble Jointer and Table saw :) N. of McKinney Texas
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Good time to buy a come along or a block and tackle. Or get a engine hoist. Bill D
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05-30-2024,
11:41 AM
Bill Dufour
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The Quality of Writing in the News Media is Dropping
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"Their preliminary report said rapid changes in gravitational force (G) caused the altitude drop..." They forgot one word. Their preliminary report...
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05-30-2024,
11:25 AM
Bill Dufour
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How can I revise this plan?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Adult size mattresses and sheets vary in size for the same size name. King, queen, twin etc. Make sure what ever size mattress you can buy also has...
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