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03-23-2023, 9:15 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Ways to increase the ID of 6" PVC Pipe in WorkShops

I've used this technique to swedge 4" PVC to 4" metal. On the pipe, add a couple worm gear hose clamps at the very end. Tighten, but not too tight....

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03-23-2023, 8:57 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Normal Spring? in Off Topic Forum

Earlier this week, record cold, tomorrow record warmth. Average them out, and you get record AVERAGE.

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03-22-2023, 9:02 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Kitchen Face Frame Cabinet Overlay and Reveal in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Try to get hold of a copy of Danny Proulx's book "Making Your Own Kitchen Cabinets." His method allows the look of face frames, and the use of Euro...

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03-21-2023, 10:17 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Real Estate in Off Topic Forum

When I had a Broker's Licensee, took an appraisal class. Instructor placed one value on a item in a property, but the whole class (some with more...

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03-20-2023, 8:22 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Happy Spring in Off Topic Forum

26 degrees here (central NC) this morning, and expecting the same for tonite. So much for spring.

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03-19-2023, 2:16 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Extinct Campbells soups in Off Topic Forum

Make my own tomato soup, using boxed stock (beef, chicken, or vegetable,) pureed or crushed tomatoes (canned,) onions chopped, and garlic and sauteed...

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03-19-2023, 1:44 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread What is this in Off Topic Forum

Doesn't the LONGEST RIVER in the United States flow somewhere near KC? Maybe someone used it make nets for seining fish out of the river, or landing...

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03-17-2023, 10:43 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Pocket knife vs TSA in Off Topic Forum

Last flight we WERE to take (wife got sick while waiting for plane,) I had a bag of Southern Biscuit mix and some country ham in my bag, which we...

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03-16-2023, 9:25 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Bore into end grain in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Plunge router, guide bushing with up cut spiral bit, easy peazy!

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03-15-2023, 8:29 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Kitchen Faucet Replacement in Off Topic Forum

Many spark plug sockets come with a hex at the top, so you can add another onto first to get desired depth, as long as center threaded rod isn't...

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03-15-2023, 8:19 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Unifence/saw cursor accuracy and adjustment. in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I always cut test piece first, then set cursor to match width of cut of test piece. So much easier.

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03-14-2023, 9:40 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Why Do? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I thinking about building a tapering jig for my TS. After looking at videos, and old magazines, why do they all run using miter slot, or fence to...

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03-14-2023, 9:33 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Bore into end grain in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Use two pieces of plywood, fastened at right angles to each other. On one, bore a hole for router bushing, and use other leg to clamp jig to board. ...

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03-14-2023, 9:24 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Happy Pi Day in Off Topic Forum

Took grandson to Costco for a slice of pizza today. I had a hot dog instead. Friend's SIL's birthday is today, and I usually make him a lemon chess...

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03-14-2023, 9:18 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Cheap, and Amost Instant Cold Frame in Off Topic Forum

The ones I find in thrift stores include a little cutting block for cheese in them

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03-14-2023, 9:13 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Where do post go to die? in Forum Tech Support

No. This post was following day to original.

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03-13-2023, 8:52 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread silly Craigslist score in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I've picked up two that needed ring on pressure gauge tightened. Ignorance is bliss, they are ignorant, and I'm happy!

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03-13-2023, 8:40 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Interesting find in a file cabinet in Off Topic Forum

Is it there to counter balance the weight of the extended drawers?

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03-13-2023, 12:09 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Bluebirds! in General Woodworking and Power Tools

We use a similar design developed by blue birder here in NC.. The top over hangs sides, front and back, and is covered using roll aluminum flashing,...

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03-13-2023, 12:02 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Where do post go to die? in Forum Tech Support

Last night, i posted a reply in the thread on Bluebirds. Always read my post after posting for any errors. Today, post is nowhere to be found. ...

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03-13-2023, 11:55 AM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Can the dead vote? Non-political in Off Topic Forum

I would think that anyone voting by the original scheduled date of the election would have their vote counted.

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03-13-2023, 11:52 AM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Cheap, and Amost Instant Cold Frame in Off Topic Forum

With spring almost here (next week) it's time to get your transplants ready. A cold frame is an almost necessity. There are hundreds of plans and...

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03-12-2023, 1:25 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Who to contact for contributions / problem question? in Forum Tech Support

Contact Keith, he is the big chief here.

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03-07-2023, 9:11 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Looking for good shoe recommendations in Off Topic Forum

I wear New Balance, with roll bar sole. Get them thru foot doctor due to type II diabeties. Custom inserts. Current pair have been worn seven days...

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03-06-2023, 8:42 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread How do you care for your lawn? in Off Topic Forum

Had to make the choice today, over seed, or weed control. Went with weed control as I will have time to over seed in May. By then weeds would have...

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03-06-2023, 8:31 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Health Care Costs.... in Off Topic Forum

A few years back, heart patients without insurance were going to India for procedures. Total cost, including airfare for both patient,and another...

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03-06-2023, 6:34 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Capital One Shopping, Anyone Using It? in Off Topic Forum

I keep seeing these ads for Capital One Shopping. Sounds almost too good to be true. Anybody got any experience with Capital One Shopping?

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03-05-2023, 9:07 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Google can be totally useless in Off Topic Forum

Today, searched for "Calabash Style Seafood in northeastern Wilmington NC." Google found me plenty of bars, pubs, and other places, non of which...

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03-05-2023, 7:32 AM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Jet JWP-15CS Knife Setting in General Woodworking and Power Tools

WHY? Read your own post about wanting THREE SETS of KNIVES. Each time you change them, do you intend to borrow a setting jig?

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