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Dave Seng replied to a thread Household Tip: Fix for poorly flushing toilet in Off Topic Forum

It's often referred to as "Cleaning Vinegar". Most hardware stores will carry it.

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03-03-2021, 9:20 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Kitchens in Off Topic Forum

Warren, I agree that soapstone isn't necessarily for everyone. I installed soapstone counters in the kitchen and one bathroom in my last home. ...

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03-03-2021, 12:59 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Kitchens in Off Topic Forum

For MY money, the best value is still regular old "Formica" (aka laminate). There are tons of colors and patterns and the stuff can last for 20-30...

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03-02-2021, 2:57 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Used Planer Advice in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Does it have a dust collection port?

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03-02-2021, 11:31 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread “Lumberyard Mold”? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Lots of info on the internet for borax mold recipes. a cup of borax to a gallon of water, brush on and let soak for 5 minutes. Then wipe/dry. Once...

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03-02-2021, 9:17 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread “Lumberyard Mold”? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'd probably just sand or plane it off if it's just some staining. But, plain old borax that you can buy at the grocer's works great for killing...

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03-01-2021, 5:15 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Kitchens in Off Topic Forum

Yeah - I did hot soup in the blender exactly once. (there's that "little" expansion rate of steam issue) Then I bought an immersion blender.

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03-01-2021, 11:03 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Awesome hand tool discovered: Wera "Joker" in Off Topic Forum

Always good to get a first-hand review of a tool, thanks! Really curious from looking at the photo though - is your water heater installed on the...

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02-28-2021, 11:18 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Real Estate is a Circus Right Now in Off Topic Forum

Those "sight unseen" offers can get weird - one of my friends just had a home here in Montana listed in the mid $600's - first day on the market he...

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02-27-2021, 10:38 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Real Estate is a Circus Right Now in Off Topic Forum

Good luck with your offer Jim!

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02-25-2021, 4:08 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Electrical woes in WorkShops

One way to save potentially a bunch of money is to work with your electrical contractor and do all of the trench digging and backfilling yourself. A...

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02-25-2021, 1:52 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Hivemind, suggestions for fire-rated safes? in Off Topic Forum

Erik, I don't really have any suggestions about specific models of safes, but as a firefighter, can comfortably say that MOST home safes cannot...

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02-24-2021, 9:14 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread A good utility knife? in Off Topic Forum

Best one I've ever had - perhaps the same one that Bernie referred to: $8 at Home Depot.

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02-23-2021, 1:20 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Jessem Mast-R Lift Excel II in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Hey Joe, I did not use any existing holes in the top because there weren't any located near where I needed to make the attachment. I drilled the...

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02-22-2021, 11:35 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Traction Cleats for Walking on Icy Roads in Off Topic Forum

My absolute favorites, time tested after many years in Alaska and now in Montana, are the Kahtoola Microspikes. I use them on my firefighting boots...

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02-21-2021, 11:15 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Jessem Mast-R Lift Excel II in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Joseph, There are a couple of 1 1/4"x10" pieces of 1/2" Baltic Birch that serve as mounting flanges at the top. Drilled oversized holes in the BB...

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02-21-2021, 12:20 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Jessem Mast-R Lift Excel II in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the same table. I was not overly impressed by the below the table shroud - I ended up with a lot of sawdust on the floor using that. I just...

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02-18-2021, 4:25 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread To insulate... or not to insulate... in WorkShops

Dense pack cellulose is blown into open stud bays. Blowing in cellulose after the walls are closed up will typically be more expensive than if you...

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02-18-2021, 1:33 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread To insulate... or not to insulate... in WorkShops

That's roughly 11F for those of us that don't speak Celsius...;)

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02-18-2021, 12:23 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread To insulate... or not to insulate... in WorkShops

I wouldn't be concerned about the fact that the slab isn't insulated. Water under the bridge. You'll gain more from insulating your overhead and...

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02-18-2021, 10:09 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread SawStop Assembly Issue in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I assembled my PCS by myself. I found the instructions to be well written and easy to understand. Thought that Sawstop went a little bit overboard...

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02-16-2021, 1:05 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Creeker's Past Week's Accomplishments in General Woodworking and Power Tools

It was a slow week in the workshop here - I was pretty busy keeping up with nearly 30" of snow and had lots of -10 to -20F temps. Finally getting a...

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02-15-2021, 2:44 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Outer dado blade for splines in General Woodworking and Power Tools

As opposed to a big city or country job... Sorry - couldn't resist.

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02-15-2021, 1:44 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Browsers in Off Topic Forum

I'm in the minority - I use a browser called Brave - I really like the security features that are built into it.

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02-15-2021, 1:41 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread The Creek just had a birthday in Off Topic Forum

Happy Birthday to the Creek! We all appreciate the work that it takes to keep this place up and running and ensuring that it is a friendly, civil...

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02-15-2021, 10:32 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread What are your other hobbies besides Woodworking? in Off Topic Forum

I don't really call this one a hobby per se, it's more of a second profession, but it pays the same as a hobby - I'm the Assistant Fire Chief for our...

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02-14-2021, 10:21 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Shop Tunes? in WorkShops

Thanks for this - these two are pretty good! Hopefully Loren recovers from his chainsaw accident and can play again.

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02-13-2021, 11:05 AM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Walls... in WorkShops

The nail and screw holding capacity of OSB and plywood is roughly equal. If you're planning on hanging things from the wall, it's always best to...

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02-12-2021, 12:21 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Workshop Heater in WorkShops

I run both a small woodstove and a 75K BTU sealed combustion chamber propane unit. I keep the thermostat on the propane unit at 45 degrees and fire...

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02-12-2021, 12:14 PM

Dave Seng replied to a thread Shop Tunes? in WorkShops

Typically Windham Hill artists, soft piano, and folk/bluegrass.

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