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Today, 12:32 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Radiant barrier paint for attics in WorkShops

The paint I linked too says it does not affect cell phone or tv signals so not electrically conductive. maybe the paint insulates the aluminum...

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Today, 12:28 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Need help Adding on to the bottom to craftsman style doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

after it is done add a brass kickplate to cover it all. Bil lD

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Yesterday, 11:13 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Fence upgrade - out of alignment - any for sale? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Your wood "straightedge". appears to have a split in it so I assume it is not straight. Get something better to use as. a reference. Bill D

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Yesterday, 4:55 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Radiant barrier paint for attics in WorkShops

Where I live it does not rain for about 8-9 months. Summer is often over 100 with no cloud cover for weeks. So the radiant heating is extreme on...

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Yesterday, 4:46 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Delta 1460 Lathe Motor in Turner's Forum

I would buy a three phase motor and use a VFD to get variable speed. Bil lD

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Yesterday, 12:08 PM

Bill Dufour started a thread Radiant barrier paint for attics in WorkShops

I have heard of aluminum foil radiant barriers to reduce heat gain and loss in a roof. They sell roof plywood with foil bonded on one side. I know...

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Yesterday, 11:54 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread New Shop instulation question. in WorkShops

If you have exterior wainscotting it is recomended to have some tvvek or such inside to that height before spraying. That way you can remove and...

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Yesterday, 11:47 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Dust bin sensor to power down collector in WorkShops

This is a common problem that makers of refrigerators have tried to solve in many ways. My whirlpool has an arm that lifts to shut off the ice maker...

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Yesterday, 11:42 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Radiant Floor Heating in WorkShops

I will put a clean paper towel under a suspected drip. Even hold it on with a rubber band. Come back in a few days and see if there is any water...

9 replies | 223 view(s)

Yesterday, 11:39 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Sealing a standard trash can for a DC cyclone in WorkShops

We used to have the same bins in our Bistro with no real impact. Dear Jessica do you use those bins to hold Spam? I did not know Jessica was a...

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Yesterday, 11:32 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Sealing a standard trash can for a DC cyclone in WorkShops

Buy a cheap Yoga mat. Cut an appropriate size circle. Glue it to the bottom of the lid. Save the left overs for gaskets or sound deadening...

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Yesterday, 11:25 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Careful -Fidelity account phishing email in Off Topic Forum

"User ID has been exceeded". I guess that means you have been exceedingly good. Thanks for the chuckle. Bill D.

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Yesterday, 11:19 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread video of trains plowing thru heavy snow in Off Topic Forum

The photo was lifted from the net so I have no idea where it was taken other then California. A few years ago Kirkwood got over 40' of snow for the...

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Yesterday, 11:11 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Outdoor cabinet top covered in copper in Off Topic Forum

If you plan it well and allow a loose enough fit you can bend three sides on the bench and slip it into place. leaving only one edge to fold by...

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Yesterday, 10:53 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Help buying my first drill press in General Woodworking and Power Tools

One thing I only realized in the last few years is an easy way to tell how heavy duty a dp is. Just look at the column diameter. My walker turner...

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Yesterday, 3:05 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread video of trains plowing thru heavy snow in Off Topic Forum

Lots of folks think California does not get snow. So I offer this photo as proof we do get deep snow. Bill D.

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01-16-2021, 8:23 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Alibaba and Online Ads in Off Topic Forum

I do not understand Alibaba all I see are FOB some factory in a far away country. I have no idea how I would get something shipped and pass through...

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01-16-2021, 8:19 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread House electrical Main breaker question in Off Topic Forum

I always thought it was just a switch. Good to know, thanks for the info. It does explain why they cost so much. I also thought folks who wired in a...

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01-16-2021, 8:16 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread A connection to the color of old grey machinery in Off Topic Forum

I was surprised to find that delta gray is about 30% blue added to Ford tractor gray. Bil lD

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01-16-2021, 6:06 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Stay at Home in Off Topic Forum

There is a joke in there about having a split personality is great. It means you always have someone to talk to. Bill D

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01-16-2021, 6:04 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Stay at Home in Off Topic Forum

Those must be the formal socks. They are not battery operated. Do they make them in bluetooth now? I know Milwaukee and Mikita make battery...

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01-16-2021, 6:02 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Outdoor cabinet top covered in copper in Off Topic Forum

I would recommend bend it down and not a full wrap underneath. I would leave it floating and not attach it by anything more then gravity. If you...

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01-16-2021, 5:52 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Help buying my first drill press in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The quill lock is also handy when using the dp to work on lawnmower engine valves. Makes a great spring compressor. Bill D

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01-16-2021, 12:45 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Stay at Home in Off Topic Forum

Looks like they are all wearing the official socks of Canada. Bill D

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01-15-2021, 11:36 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Commercial Grade 5 HP Compressor in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I was wrong Schulz is from Brazil and has been since the 1980's or older. still rated as a good compressor. Kellogg is a good old brand. I do not...

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01-15-2021, 11:30 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Good deal on logs....would you? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A kiln is simple. a cargo container painted black with some venting.Leave it in the full sun for a few weeks when it predicted to be 110 degrees or...

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01-15-2021, 7:35 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Good deal on logs....would you? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Climate? extra words to make the count

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01-15-2021, 3:43 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Help buying my first drill press in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Or Mitre 10 stores carry small drill presses. If you have one near you. Bill D

23 replies | 881 view(s)

01-15-2021, 11:27 AM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread Powder post beetles in a finished project, need help! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It may have been infected after you made it. A powder coating oven or a car paint baking oven would work. But unless carefully regulated they may...

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01-14-2021, 7:47 PM

Bill Dufour replied to a thread restoration question on a walker turner bandsaw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

They used a tap that seemed it was worn out so the finished hole diameter was too small. No way to run the bolt in by fingers more then 1 turn then...

13 replies | 388 view(s)

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