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01-28-2023, 6:46 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread How to answer "What type of woodworker are you?" in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I say RETIRED! Other than Toys for Tots car bodies, I haven't done much woodworking since retiring five years ago.

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01-28-2023, 6:40 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread What’s the “Stock market” going to do in Off Topic Forum

I don't remember any banks making 2% loans. Feds were lending them money for FREE, as in 0% overnight, and they are lending it out at up to 36%....

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01-28-2023, 6:31 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Reading milk labels in Off Topic Forum

If I buy milk from United Dairies (Aldi's), it has to be USED by sell by date, or converted into buttermilk. When we had Kroger, their brand would go...

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01-27-2023, 11:10 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Rising price of Hienz products in the UK in Off Topic Forum

Go to Pittsburg, and see what is the dominant brand. In your market, it's most likely Furmonos brands, as they are packed in eastern PA.

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01-27-2023, 11:05 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Rising price of Hienz products in the UK in Off Topic Forum

Heinz and other tomato products mainly come from tomatoes produced in California. Due to drought, water restrictions are in place, limiting...

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01-27-2023, 10:51 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Reading milk labels in Off Topic Forum

Look up CURRENT thinking on low fat vs whole milk. Seems the jury is out again on fats in milk. Personally for me it's a no brainner, I refuse to...

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01-26-2023, 9:53 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Super, and Not So Super Service From USPS in Off Topic Forum

Monday morning, I ordered a replacement switch for my old DeWalt saw form vendor on Ebay. Vendor is located in California. Yesterday (Wednesday) post...

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01-25-2023, 9:56 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Home Depot interesting pricing in Off Topic Forum

Local Food Lion stores carry a store brand of dill pickle strips. 16 oz jar $2.49, while the 24 oz jar is $2.19. This makes larger jar is $0.30...

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01-25-2023, 9:45 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Super Capacitors in Off Topic Forum

Ken, if you look at videos of guys making welders, using either microwave transformers, or car alternators, most include a capacitor in the circuit...

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01-24-2023, 9:54 AM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Super Capacitors in Off Topic Forum

Been watching several you tubes on super capacitors. Most videos are 8-9 years old. Posters are using them to make jump start boxes, and actually...

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01-24-2023, 9:31 AM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Getting Over a Rough One in Off Topic Forum

Over Christmas, both wife and I had Covid. Caught it on a seniors bus trip, along with four others. By all four of us coming down at the same time,...

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01-23-2023, 7:27 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Powermatic planer, knife grinder spindle bearings in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think the Fafner 9101 is the same as a 6101 bearing, which cost less than two bucks each.

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01-19-2023, 10:42 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Interesting DIY vehicle repair experience in Off Topic Forum

Son is chief mechanic for a major utilities contractor. His employer buys the service manual for each type of equipment. Saves more in labor than...

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01-16-2023, 9:45 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Question on Delta 34-441 Table Saw in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Delta started using that design on the Unisaw, in 1937. Not sure it will stand the test of time though. :p

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01-16-2023, 9:37 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Go Fund Me in Off Topic Forum

I've seen both sides of WC claims. In 1978, fell eighteen feet to concrete, shattering right elbow. Fell in the AM, and had replacement surgery in...

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01-14-2023, 8:54 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Interesting DIY vehicle repair experience in Off Topic Forum

Recently redid front end ( upper and lower ball joints, A-Arm bushings, sway bar bushings) on my 94 Ford Areostar. Had rebuilt the rack, including...

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01-14-2023, 8:40 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread It Was The POL Connector in Off Topic Forum

YEP! Don't forget that I still have those two 10' lengths of 6 X 6 angle, with your name on them. Bruce

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01-13-2023, 11:48 AM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread How long should an electronic check take to arrive in Off Topic Forum

Just did a review of checking account this morning. I always do this before sending out bills. During last month, average electronic payment took...

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01-13-2023, 11:39 AM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Go Fund Me in Off Topic Forum

My pet peeve on GoFundMe is law enforcement officers hurt on the job. GoFundMe is set up to cover medical expenses, which Workman's comp already...

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01-13-2023, 11:34 AM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Amazon tale of Woe in Off Topic Forum

Recently ordered a gallon of floor finish THREE Times. First two were lost / damaged by Amazon in transit. Third came wrapped in a plastic bag,...

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01-11-2023, 10:27 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread How long should an electronic check take to arrive in Off Topic Forum

Ever hear of a "Certificate of Mailing?" Proves you mailed an item First Class to a certain address, on a certain date. Legal proof of mailing. Saved...

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01-10-2023, 9:55 PM

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

Wife and I finished up our bout with Covid. Got to go to SS class Christmas social on Saturday night. Got all the parts in to build some shorter...

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01-08-2023, 9:52 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread It Was The POL Connector in Off Topic Forum

I've had an infrared propane ventless heater in my shop for over 20 years. Never a problem till this week. First of the week, we had highs in low...

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01-08-2023, 9:39 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Advice needed for B-vent for gas hot water heater. in Off Topic Forum

Not on my jobs, would this happen. Flue pipe needs to be allowed to travel thru roof jack when roof rises and falls due to wind. Raise storm collar...

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01-06-2023, 9:35 AM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Cancer Warning in Off Topic Forum

It's called the LA basin for a reason.

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01-05-2023, 6:49 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Cancer Warning in Off Topic Forum

California prides it's self on clean air, especially when it comes to electric power generation. Largest coal burning power plant in Utah produces...

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01-05-2023, 6:45 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Cancer Warning in Off Topic Forum

didn't do that, but it was much quicker to drop engine out the bottom using fan belt as a sling and setting it up on bench (by hand) to change plugs...

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01-04-2023, 10:09 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread woodworking shows in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Used to go,almost always as a group. Live in central NC, so closest shows were Charlotte, Atlanta, Chantilly or Fredricksburg. Been to Charlotte...

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01-04-2023, 9:44 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread What are your must have Chainsaw accessories? in Off Topic Forum

My #1 chainsaw accessory is FRESH, NON ALCOHOL FUEL MIX! I don't list eye protection as I wear safety glasses all day when awake. Have been known to...

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01-03-2023, 9:56 PM

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

Wife and I spent the week recovering from Covid. Not doing much of anything, other than having gas cylinders for shop heater refilled, and securing...

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