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Today, 9:49 AM

Jack Frederick started a thread Went to a ball game last night in Off Topic Forum

Giants/Dodgers. Probably 15 yrs anyway since last game at Fenway. My wife, daughter, SIL and the two grands. 30 min drive S to Larkspur the head of...

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Today, 9:12 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Water heater flex, can I use it outside for a sprinkler valve in Off Topic Forum

With lawn or house repairs it is often what you can put together to get the job done. By compressor sleeve I assume you mean a dresser coupling of...

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Yesterday, 10:11 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread The bad news... I am losing my workshop... in WorkShops

Per Michael’s comment, I had a 10x15 porch off the side of my 30x34. There was enough grade. To the space that I rarely had to have help getting...

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09-29-2023, 9:58 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread New innovative Laguna 1412 snafu in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Paul, I’m on my way to the hardware store this morning. It is tight in there so will take a bit of finnagalin’. Thank you for the suggestion.

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09-29-2023, 9:52 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread The bad news... I am losing my workshop... in WorkShops

Where are you Tony? Radiant heat is great, but expensive to install and not known for economical operation. I would suggest for an occasional space,...

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09-28-2023, 10:33 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread New innovative Laguna 1412 snafu in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Things happen in a hurry. I was running a 1/2” Woodmizer blade on my Laguna 14 BX cutting a 12” circle out of 1” walnut. Thought it might be to much...

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09-22-2023, 9:38 PM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Shop Build...should be a fun journey... in WorkShops

My experience is that unless there is a gross mis-sizing on the choice of equipment mini-splits will exceed your expectations. Bruce’s idea on the...

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09-19-2023, 11:20 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread Barn doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Actually, since posting this I needed a door for a small shed I have built. Hadn’t done this type door before. Have to hang it but it went together...

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09-19-2023, 10:42 AM

Jack Frederick replied to a thread How to own a wood stove in Off Topic Forum

Back 50 yrs or so I had a stove shop. I also represented Selkirk, Dura-vent and Z-Flex for about 20 yrs. Wood heat is a hobby. A nice hobby if you...

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09-13-2023, 7:01 PM

Jack Frederick started a thread Barn doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My daughters family have a door-less barn that they are planning on enclosing to make and area for kids and music. They have two doors 82Wx79H and...

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