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09-18-2023, 8:51 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Alternate Jointer Knife Guard in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Be sure and use BRASS screws and glue to fasten two pieces of wood together. This way, if it should come in contact with cutters, they won't be...

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09-18-2023, 8:43 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Third Party Purchases in Off Topic Forum

I'm finding that Walmart.com doesn't always have the best price. Last time I sear checked, Walmart.com was TWICE what other vendors wanted for same...

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09-17-2023, 9:34 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Alternate Jointer Knife Guard in General Woodworking and Power Tools

When I'm jointing boards wider than the head on my jointer, I use a Tee type guard clamped to the fence. Tee is made from plywood.

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09-17-2023, 9:29 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Amazon's Tracking - HA,HA,HA! in Off Topic Forum

Package arrived today, a day early. Now I have finish rehabbing a couple of wheelbarrow rims, derusting, and painting.

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09-15-2023, 6:52 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread uhmw Tolerance for mitre slots in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No matter how tight you make it, when you add screws to fasten it to sled, it's going to expand. DAMHIK, but I do. For TS sled runners, I use a...

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09-14-2023, 9:27 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Recommendations for Dado Blades please in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Contact Dynamic Saw and see what they would charge to repair and sharpen your existing set.

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09-14-2023, 9:23 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Handy Templates for corner radiusing on the router table in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Gee, the thread was about radius jigs, and now it's about coding. Down the rabbit hole we go.

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09-14-2023, 9:17 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Amazon's Tracking - HA,HA,HA! in Off Topic Forum

Have an order that is supposed to be delivered on Monday. Last night just before eleven PM EDT(Sept 13th,) tracking showed package had been picked...

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09-12-2023, 8:38 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Ham Bones From The Honey Baked Ham Store in Off Topic Forum

Either pinto, or navy beans, RBR, jambalaya, ham salad, mac and cheese with ham. The options are almost endless. And cheap! Y'all eat yet?

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09-11-2023, 8:45 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Cabinetry staple gun (pneumatic) in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Spent working years using Senco guns. SFN for nails, and SKS for staples. As for 1/4" crown staples pulling thru plywood, we shimmed the bottom of...

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09-11-2023, 8:30 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Some electric cars have a road trip problem. in Off Topic Forum

Recently local TV station did a story on driving to beach for the weekend, a distance of about 130 miles. After arriving and spending the weekend,...

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09-10-2023, 9:12 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Ham Bones From The Honey Baked Ham Store in Off Topic Forum

Seeing as how they are frozen, you decide.

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09-09-2023, 7:34 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread I-70 Bridge Demolition Tomorrow At 7:30 AM in Off Topic Forum

Look at what the bomber did to the Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

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09-09-2023, 5:18 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread 2 post car hoist question in Off Topic Forum

The concrete not only supports the weight of the lift, but also provides resistance against the posts toppling over. Remember, the car is balanced...

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09-09-2023, 5:14 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Ham Bones From The Honey Baked Ham Store in Off Topic Forum

Did you know that the Honey Baked Ham store sells the bones, after most of the meat has been removed by spiral slicing. Couple weeks ago, wife and I...

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09-07-2023, 8:48 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Usps-1, ups 0 in Off Topic Forum

Tuesday afternoon, I placed two orders. First was for replacement tines for my Troy-Bilt Horse tiller. Vendor is Clean Cutter Tiller Blades,...

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09-02-2023, 8:05 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Wiring 3-prong dryer to 4-conductor circuit in Off Topic Forum

Or use the one off the old dryer. Seldom are they unplugged, so there is no wear. The last dryers I installed for clients, included a bonding strap...

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09-01-2023, 11:13 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Wiring 3-prong dryer to 4-conductor circuit in Off Topic Forum

Three wire cord sets for dryers or stoves have never been allowed on mobile homes. This is because the frame of the home could become energized. ...

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09-01-2023, 9:31 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Wiring 3-prong dryer to 4-conductor circuit in Off Topic Forum

Tom, this is the first time you and I don't agree, The neutral is necessary for the timer and motor to operate on 110. Simplest thing to do is buy a...

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09-01-2023, 9:24 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Plumbers vent in Off Topic Forum

My feelings exactly, plus I made a good living doing these things for others. Corrected a lot of others mistakes. In working years, I never printed...

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08-31-2023, 8:38 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Plumbers vent in Off Topic Forum

Similar thing at our church. Dielectric unions at water heater in kitchen are leaking, and have been for some time. Two different plumbing...

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08-31-2023, 4:17 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Plumbers vent in Off Topic Forum

I agree with Tom. There are two kinds of freeze proof spigot owners. Those who have Woodfords and those who wish they did.

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08-30-2023, 8:18 PM

Bruce Wrenn started a thread Wheel Barrow Handles - GRRR! in Off Topic Forum

Used to be Jackson wheel barrows came with white oak handles, which lasted forever. Then they shifted to some kind of mahogany, which also weathered...

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08-24-2023, 9:14 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread 8" bench top jointer or 6in floor standing jointer in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You can joint boards up to 9" wide using a 6" joiner, as long as it has a rabbeting ledge (most do.) Search youtube for videos showing technique.

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08-24-2023, 9:05 PM

Bruce Wrenn replied to a thread Airless Tires in Off Topic Forum

Almost all the commercial lawn mowers use them on the drive wheels, but not the steer wheels. No down time due to a flat tire

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