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Today, 12:39 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Ahh, Heat in the shop. in WorkShops

I use the Sun Seeker app for all kinds of solar, daylight hrs, maps, etc. I know there are many but this one has been very good for me. I miss being...

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Yesterday, 11:09 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Ahh, Heat in the shop. in WorkShops

That is the best plan Rod, especially if you can tie some solar to the property.

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11-27-2023, 11:25 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Moving, mini split question in WorkShops

I have installed quite a few mini-splits. As they say, removal is the opposite of install. To follow the rule you have someone come out to recover...

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11-26-2023, 11:08 AM

Jack Frederick started a thread Sawstop trigger in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yesterday I removed the dust collector hood to make a thin rip. Upon stopping the saw I move the fence to the right and reached to lift the insert to...

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11-24-2023, 10:51 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Black Friday? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Ridge Carbide is “Buy one get the second half off.”

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11-22-2023, 11:24 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Is Vermont Castings still a good stove? in Off Topic Forum

VC was the Gold Standardback in the late 70’s and forward about 20 yrs. They had a very solid dealer network. The dealers were really informed and...

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11-20-2023, 9:57 PM

Jack Frederick started a thread Ahh, Heat in the shop. in WorkShops

I installed my last Rinnai direct vent wall furnace the other day. I put another in my daughters home in the garage turned play room for the kids a...

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11-20-2023, 9:44 PM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Epoxy Dams/pour in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Thanks! Great info. Have to say, George knows his tide charts;) Round two today. I left the piece right in front of my new shop heater and warmed it...

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11-20-2023, 1:35 PM

Jack Frederick started a thread Epoxy Dams/pour in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have a piece of Walnut with a large crack open at one end and through the piece. I did a West System pour yesterday and honestly wish I had...

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11-20-2023, 10:53 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Shop noise and neighbors in neighborhoods where homes are close together in WorkShops

We downsized this past Feb. I took all my machinery, TS, BS, 8” J, 735. I did leave my Grizzly Cyclone to the new owner of the property as it is a...

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11-17-2023, 10:53 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Project: Simple Ash Eating Table for Daughter's Studio Apartment in Woodworking Projects

Not sure if it would work with RM, but I’ve had good luck with the Stop-Loss Bags for other finish material. That said, last evening I walked out...

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11-16-2023, 11:02 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Lie Nielsen showroom visit in Neanderthal Haven

It isn’t “Nice” of them to let you ramble around the showroom. It is unfair. You don’t stand a chance. In my business I covered the six New England...

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11-10-2023, 5:06 PM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Getting rid of it all...how? in WorkShops

I think you need to determine how much time you are willing to spend on this. Carefully organized inventory so you can look at it and value it. A lot...

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11-10-2023, 4:55 PM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Skin Cancer Screening in Off Topic Forum

I do my annual trek tot the Dermatologist. He can always find something to burn/freeze off. Melanoma and Pancreatic cancer are fellow travelers and...

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11-09-2023, 9:37 PM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Need hat / cap to protect bald head in Off Topic Forum

For winter wear, I just ran across a Milwaukee skull cap type that is quite thick. I will wear it this winter. I have been shaving my head for 25+...

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11-08-2023, 12:02 PM

Jack Frederick started a thread Continuity Subscription Services/Fine Woodworking in Off Topic Forum

I’ve been a long time subscriber to FWW and enjoy the printed product. My current subscription, after a call to Taunton Press, ends 08/24. I just...

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11-07-2023, 11:49 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread First Blades for 14" Laguna 14BX in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the same saw as well and like it a great deal. I haven’t been able to pull the trigger on the Resaw King. I have had excellent results with...

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11-07-2023, 11:35 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Wannabe Welder in Metalworking

I did a lot of powerhouse/refinery pipe welding. At a time, I could pass any test on any process. Those days are long gone. Today, I have to be right...

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10-30-2023, 11:30 PM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Washing machine drain plumbing in Off Topic Forum

Where you get into trouble on most drains is when your vent arm is no correct/to far away/undersized. 2“ drain and a good vent lay-out and you are...

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