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    Hey! I resemble that remark! :D What are these...

    Hey! I resemble that remark! :D

    What are these 2x10s sitting on? You can decrease the span distance by putting a support in the middle, for instance.

    There are plenty of tables on span...
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    Michael, yes this is an old thread and doesn't...

    Michael, yes this is an old thread and doesn't contain all the information about fine dust in the shop that you are breathing if you use a "5 micron bag."

    Please read more recent dust collection...
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    The OP is missing after the initial post and 37...

    The OP is missing after the initial post and 37 replies. Sigh.
  4. Lane, not trying to hijack your thread, but I...

    Lane, not trying to hijack your thread, but I have these switches laying around that I used in my "red-neck" outdoor pool ( :D ) to warn me of the water level changing.

    Liquid Water Level Sensor...
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    No offense meant, but for a "100'" network run,...

    No offense meant, but for a "100'" network run, the only sensible solution is a hardwired network.

    Everything else mentioned is going to be either an experiment, a maintenance headache or an...
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    Dean, break down and run the wire! All of these...

    Dean, break down and run the wire! All of these "repeater" devices will increase latency in your network. Wire will likely decrease latency.

    Use the WIFI / router inside of your building, but...
  7. Please expound on your project. I've been looking...

    Please expound on your project. I've been looking for an interim DC to use until my shop gets a bit more finished, then I can send it next door to my son and grandson for their use.
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    Articulated Arm New Version

    If I was doing this today, I would do the arm like this.

    400751
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    Articulated Arm

    Keith, would you be looking at something that you could build yourself?

    Here's a simple design that I've made in the past. Lots of variations to that. I've mounted it on a French-cleat system...
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    Thank you all for your comments (especially Julie...

    Thank you all for your comments (especially Julie Moriarty's succinct grounding/bonding explanation!)
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    Thank you all for these comments! Please continue...

    Thank you all for these comments! Please continue before I get beyond the dreaded point-of-no-return! :D
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    All good information, Andrew. My subpanel has...

    All good information, Andrew.

    My subpanel has ground and neutral separated.

    I am burying the PVC from the main panel around 24" to 30" deep, filling in approximately half of the trench, adding...
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    That's new information for me, so I'll need to...

    That's new information for me, so I'll need to get another rod.

    Thank you for these comments!
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    My use of the word "cable" was probably not...

    My use of the word "cable" was probably not accurate. I'll be using individual wires and threading them into the conduit as I go. The fill should be fine and loose as goose poop. :D

    Thank you for...
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    Workshop Sub-Panel

    I finally am in the process of bringing electricity to my new workshop. So, my plans are as follows:


    Main panel is 200 amp.
    My home is separated with a 100 amp. breaker and is wired with #1...
  16. Just an additional comment related to the size of...

    Just an additional comment related to the size of the breaker in that circuit.

    A wise person on this forum said in a previous post, "Size the breaker for the size of the wire, not the size of the...
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    Cool off, William! (pun intended) ;) ;) :D

    Cool off, William! (pun intended) ;) ;) :D
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    I know a lot of you woodworkers install...

    I know a lot of you woodworkers install mini-splits, but every A/C contractor tells me that they're good for about 5 years, and then the models change enough so that it is cheaper to replace than get...
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    Your RV and your CNC are two very different...

    Your RV and your CNC are two very different animals, electrically speaking. One of them is completely isolated on rubber wheels; electrically like a mobile/manufactured home.

    You are trying to mix...
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    Well, you want your trigger mechanism to only...

    Well, you want your trigger mechanism to only find additional occupants and not irritate you all day. :D

    I have these little microwave transceivers that only have about a 20 foot range, but I...
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    I tried that with my 4 year old grandson. Very...

    I tried that with my 4 year old grandson. Very carefully explained the policy. He was so careful in the practice session.

    Now he runs out there, flips every switch off and runs away as fast as he...
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    Whoa! :eek: (Or Wow!)

    Whoa! :eek: (Or Wow!)
  23. That's what kept me away from a lot of stuff. ...

    That's what kept me away from a lot of stuff.

    And, one can still make custom drawers/boxes to fit the larger openings in my design. I already know I'm going to build several "layered" boxes lined...
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    Great project, Brett! I'm looking to adapt to my...

    Great project, Brett! I'm looking to adapt to my own situation, but am a little concerned with it being portable and top-heavy. Anything you can add regarding that would be appreciated.
  25. Container Cubicle for Small Part Storage

    So, while I’m waiting on the rain to stop for awhile, I’ve been working on some designs for my new shop. This mimics one that I did years ago, but didn’t document it. I think I’ll build this new one...
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