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Yesterday,
10:19 PM
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PSA: I am alive for the next three years
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Public service announcement: I have a saving/checking account at a bank I never use. I keep a few thousand in the account so no fees. I keep it...
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Yesterday,
10:10 PM
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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According to 12:00 o'clockers it is positive. Bill D
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Yesterday,
9:41 PM
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Residential fence rules
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A grass board fence designs big advantage is two fold. Rot from the ground up is contained to one board, easily replaced as needed. The other thing...
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Yesterday,
9:27 PM
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Residential fence rules
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Common in the SF bay area. Not much used except on older fences here in the valley. reason being is the fence builders assume it is flat here. ...
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Yesterday,
5:30 PM
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for the coffee drinkers
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What about the predigested coffee beans from Civet cat poop? Supposed to taste real good with a musky taste. I bet it tastes like poop, literally....
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Yesterday,
5:27 PM
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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For clarity teachers learned to make assignments due at 11:59 Pm. or 12:01 AM. Is zero positive or negative? Bill D
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Yesterday,
5:18 PM
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Residential fence rules
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"Bad Side" "Good Side" To me that is a poorly designed fence. It has no grass board. Here every box store sells eight foot...
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38 replies | 1208 view(s)
Yesterday,
11:20 AM
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Safety switch test
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I see machines sold with pushbutton switches, paddle switches and safety switches that are not. A easy test is to turn on the machine and leave it...
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Yesterday,
11:04 AM
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Questions regarding the Felder BF631
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Might help if we knew what machines this combines. You mentioned router and planer. Does it have a shaper as well? maybe a jointer. Never heard of...
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05-18-2024,
11:21 PM
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Just got a Powermatic 65
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Link belt. Even horrible fright carries them. Bill D
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05-18-2024,
5:17 PM
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Residential fence rules
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Ever seen videos of the chainsaw hanging from a helicopter for trimming trees? I first saw on in a James Bond movie. Bill D....
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05-18-2024,
10:23 AM
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Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
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Look also at a tool grinder. They are designed to run with a drip oil or water on the wheels. Bill D
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39 replies | 2054 view(s)
05-17-2024,
10:41 PM
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Fine carpentry....
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Lot of extra steps there. I would have done it Egyptian style. Made a ramp of stacked firewood and laid the plywood on top. Even make the ramp...
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05-17-2024,
10:38 PM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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What about the police vice squad. Do they make sure wood workers have properly licensed and registered their vises. Do they give out free advice to...
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05-17-2024,
5:32 PM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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throw your mother from the train, a kiss. Bill D
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05-17-2024,
5:31 PM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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The little cannibal boy said "what are we having for dinner tonight mom?". Or maybe it was "what are we having for dinner tonight, mom?" Bill D
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05-17-2024,
3:23 PM
Bill Dufour
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Grease..... and not the movie....
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Great price! Now you can replace the bearings on the old motor at your speed. I am in the market for 3-5 hp. Was this something they had sitting...
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05-17-2024,
11:39 AM
Bill Dufour
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FYI Hoe despot now has Wago wire connectors on the shelf
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I was at home depot yesterday and saw they have bags of wago wire connectors on the shelf. Bill D
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2 replies | 387 view(s)
05-17-2024,
10:09 AM
Bill Dufour
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For Clarity, Sometimes the Oxford Comma is Necessary
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My Ford ranger pickup is Oxford white. This has been a factory color for decades. No commas were hurt in the making of my truck. It is also vegan,...
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48 replies | 1875 view(s)
05-17-2024,
10:04 AM
Bill Dufour
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Anybody Ever Actually Done This?
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Do a search about rescuing forklift batteries. Big lead acid batteries that can weigh a ton or more. An electric forklift with a bad battery can...
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10 replies | 594 view(s)
05-17-2024,
1:18 AM
Bill Dufour
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Grease..... and not the movie....
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Cost for our information? Single or three phase. Bill D
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25 replies | 2201 view(s)
05-16-2024,
5:04 PM
Bill Dufour
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odd wiring results
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There should have been no load. The wiring to the switch was floating at the non switch end. It was just acting as an antenna. the switch was off....
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16 replies | 1078 view(s)
05-16-2024,
4:59 PM
Bill Dufour
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Diesel tractor over revving, why?
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Be glad this was not a giant engine in a container ship trying to thread the passage under the bridge as the engine failed. I agree with everyone...
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32 replies | 1511 view(s)
05-16-2024,
4:53 PM
Bill Dufour
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Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
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Vfd recommendation is not more then 20% overspeed or underspeed without checking if the motor is designed for more. Lower speeds are not a problem...
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39 replies | 2054 view(s)
05-16-2024,
12:30 PM
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guiness records for liars
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They say practice makes perfect. Bill D
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05-16-2024,
11:49 AM
Bill Dufour
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Just got a Powermatic 65
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I do not think that is a switch. Turn on the saw and unplug it while running. wait 10 seconds and plug it back in. See if it starts up or not. ...
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19 replies | 1145 view(s)
05-16-2024,
11:42 AM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
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Replace the bearings with sealed ones not shielded. if needed. Bill D
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39 replies | 2054 view(s)
05-16-2024,
11:15 AM
Bill Dufour
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Seeking Recommendation on a Bench Grinder with Specific Features.
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Pretty much any three phase buffer/polisher will be very good industrial quality. As long as the shaft is not bent and the wheel arbor nut threads...
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39 replies | 2054 view(s)
05-16-2024,
11:04 AM
Bill Dufour
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odd wiring results
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I can see the thought about leakage but, leakage to where? I get no conductivity from any of the three switch wires to the hot lead. AFAIK the...
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16 replies | 1078 view(s)
05-15-2024,
8:46 PM
Bill Dufour
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Diesel tractor over revving, why?
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First easy step, did any water come out of the filter drain. Drain the fuel tank and let any water settle out before pouring it back in. Bill D
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32 replies | 1511 view(s)
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