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06-24-2022, 8:34 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Question for the electrical experts in WorkShops

At least in my jurisdiction (NE OH), I was allowed to run NM inside my island. Always best to check with your AHJ, of course. Most islands these...

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06-22-2022, 10:17 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Responding to personal massages in Forum Tech Support

Oh yes, lets! ;)

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06-22-2022, 7:54 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Flubbed up on my sled in General Woodworking and Power Tools

A lot of folks use bondo for this....let it harden and cut a new kerf.

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06-20-2022, 9:19 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Got my hallway painted; flooring and trim are next. Ripped out a built-in from our family room. It was sort of a corner bar with a sink and upper...

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06-17-2022, 9:11 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Where to buy Phenolic Plywood? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

John, You might try DSI supply in Pittsburgh. In Cleveland they distribute the nevamar thick phenolic panels, which are actually phenolic core...

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06-16-2022, 12:31 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Jet Mini Lathe Electronics in Turner's Forum

Russell, Is there any labeling on the motor? From the limited info in the manual it looks like the motor might be a universal motor. If it is, a...

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06-15-2022, 9:33 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread what kind of clear plastic to use in kitchen in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm with Jim on this...you can get tempered glass trivets that will let the top show through. Some places call them tempered glass cutting boards...

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06-14-2022, 8:52 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Windows 8.1 'drive standby' issue--- in Off Topic Forum

Any time I have issues with USB devices seeming to go to sleep or similar, I check to make sure to check the power settings for the USB device and...

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06-14-2022, 8:51 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Oak end table in Woodworking Projects

I really like that top! Did you make it from a zillion individual pieces, or did you glue up long blocks and then slice off square cookies and glue...

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06-13-2022, 9:49 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Forgot to mention that I've been taking the FWW Fundamentals of Sketchup for Furniture Design online course. Even though I've been using sketchup...

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06-13-2022, 8:04 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Last week was our anniversary, so we took a 2 day trip to Mt Vernon, Ohio to celebrate a bit. High point of the trip was a visit to Schnormeier...

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06-13-2022, 11:16 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Bandsaw shopping question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Personally, I wouldn't buy a new saw without a foot brake, preferably one that shuts the saw off when the brake is activated. I see it as a safety...

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06-12-2022, 10:55 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

On a recent visit to Old Mr Bailiwick's in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, I spotted this plaque near the door: Somebody had a sense of humor...

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06-12-2022, 10:50 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Dinning Table design question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think if cross bolts were used for those leg to stretcher joints it would be plenty strong. Like these from Rockler:

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06-10-2022, 4:17 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Motor brushes for mongomery ward radial arm saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

That would certainly work...the brush material is fairly soft on purpose...so they wear, not the commutator. It would be a bit messy, but so is...

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06-10-2022, 7:16 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Need to sell my not drive-able work van. in Off Topic Forum

Sounds like you are looking for cash from it, so this may not be helpful, but most NPR stations will accept vehicle donations, running or not. They...

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06-07-2022, 11:36 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread RV Repair Question in General Woodworking and Power Tools

If the 5mm plywood is too thick, could you just make the frame members slightly thinner to compensate?

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06-07-2022, 9:14 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Motor brushes for mongomery ward radial arm saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mcmaster Carr sell a variety of motor brushes. If you can't find specific replacements they might have something that will work. You can file the...

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06-07-2022, 9:28 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Even a Pan can be "Smart" in Off Topic Forum

Actually had the 30" double oven version in white on order for nearly a year with projected availability in September. But I kept checking other...

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06-07-2022, 9:18 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No real shop time for me last week. I did get some outside work done since the weather was nice, and I got the underlayment installed in the hallway...

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06-05-2022, 1:16 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Torque wrench on lug nuts? in Off Topic Forum

There seems to be debate about putting lube or anti-seize on wheel studs. My Ranger manual says not to apply anything to the studs. Apparently the...

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06-05-2022, 12:02 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Torque wrench on lug nuts? in Off Topic Forum

I always use a torque wrench. Over-tightening or uneven-tightening can not only damage the studs, it can warp the rotor on disk brakes. I mostly do...

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06-03-2022, 5:09 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Cub Cadet LTX1142 Hydrastatic VS600 Kohler Motor in Off Topic Forum

According to the Kohler manual, the engine uses a capacitive discharge ignition. There's a magnet on the flywheel that triggers the spark. There...

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06-03-2022, 2:08 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Grain direction on wide shaker style drawer fronts in Design Forum

Another vote for running the grain on the drawer panels horizontal, like the first pic. My cherry Kraftmaid kitchen cabinets run the panels...

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06-02-2022, 9:54 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Even a Pan can be "Smart" in Off Topic Forum

I look forward to hearing if it's just a gimmick or adds real value. Ours probably won't be here for a while; same with the sous vide probe as it's...

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06-02-2022, 4:44 PM

Paul F Franklin started a thread Sad Day... in Off Topic Forum

Had to say goodbye to Golda today. Mary and I will miss her a lot.

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05-31-2022, 10:12 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Zero tension on open drawer slides with soft close? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I installed the blum servo on our trash rollout and it's a wonderful thing, but they are in the $200-300 range and require power inside each bank of...

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05-31-2022, 8:42 AM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Right before we left for Chicago a week and a half ago or so, I was trying to cut the grass. I was doing swaths around the pond when I came up to a...

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05-29-2022, 11:42 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Tree/Shrub Leaf Identification Help in Off Topic Forum

Lots of decent tree/shrub identification apps for your phone: https://brightly.eco/best-plant-identification-app/ Many of them have free...

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05-28-2022, 9:06 PM

Paul F Franklin replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

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