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  1. Amazing hand built wooden bridge no fasteners

    I stumbled across this youtube video of Grandpa Amu who builds a small wooden bridge across a creek without using any metal fasteners. It is truly amazing.
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    Just wanted to share that I picked up the Ridgid...

    Just wanted to share that I picked up the Ridgid 9gal cordless vac with one 6ah Ridgid Octane battery. Without measuring equipment, by feel the suction and blowing power using a 1-1/4" hose is the...
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    Mine came as a set in a box like this one except...

    Mine came as a set in a box like this one except longer. 20 bits from 1/4" to 2-1/8":

    Opps, cannot post images so here's a link to a picture of a 15 bit set:
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    Picked up the Makita XSH04ZB 6-1/2", blade-right...

    Picked up the Makita XSH04ZB 6-1/2", blade-right circular saw, 5ah battery and charger yesterday. Gave it a test run today cutting 1/4" pieces off of a 2x4 using the 24 tooth Makita blade that comes...
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    Thanks folks for your input. While doing more...

    Thanks folks for your input. While doing more research, I just saw a youtube video that mentioned that using a blade left circular saw can be more dangerous if holding a speed square with the left...
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    Thanks for your suggestion. I'm not sure how I...

    Thanks for your suggestion. I'm not sure how I could do what you suggested but I've decided to buy a blade right circular saw so it's now a non issue. Thanks again.
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    Thanks a lot for your input Bob. I Googled plus...

    Thanks a lot for your input Bob. I Googled plus searched HomeDepot.com for 6-1/2" cordless circular saw but only the blade left model was found. I decided to get a blade right CS which I'll explain...
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    Hi Eric, Thanks a lot for contributing. I just...

    Hi Eric,
    Thanks a lot for contributing. I just checked out the Makita track saw system and it looks like a fine product. I'm just a home repair DIY guy and I cut 2x4's a lot more often than I need...
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    That would work if one can get used to holding...

    That would work if one can get used to holding the blade left circular saw with the left hand. Then being able to see the blade on the cut line pops up again.
    Thanks.
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    Hi Mike, thanks for your input. I decided to...

    Hi Mike, thanks for your input.

    I decided to buy a 6-1/2" cordless to have a lighter and handier to use circular saw. The 6-1/2" CS blades I would use are available by Diablo and Makita so I'll...
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    6-1/2" cordless circular saw, which one?

    I decided to buy a 6-1/2", 18v circular saw (CS) after using my 7-1/4" corded circular saw all these years. Want the lighter weight and the cordless features. It will be used for DIY projects,...
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    Oh, $789 at Home Depot with 2 batteries and a...

    Oh, $789 at Home Depot with 2 batteries and a charger. .... Gulp.
    Needs 2 batteries to run, 2.1 gallons. I don't need Hepa filter capability. 3 year warranty.

    The Ridgid is $119 vacuum only at...
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    Thanks for the Dewalt and Milwaukee cordless...

    Thanks for the Dewalt and Milwaukee cordless vacuum suggestions. Not sure I want a rectangular, small capacity cordless vacuum without wheels but I will research both vacuums. I can of course build...
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    I have a gas powered leaf blower that works great...

    I have a gas powered leaf blower that works great for yard work. Want a cordless shop vac but it might as well blow too for what I do.
    Thanks.
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    Hi Richard. As previously mentioned in another...

    Hi Richard. As previously mentioned in another post, I use my shopvac all around the house, not only in our carport shop. For example when I do house repairs I often need a shop vacuum to suck...
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    Thank you for your suggestion. Unfortunately...

    Thank you for your suggestion.

    Unfortunately it won't work for me since I use my shopvac all around the house, not only in our carport shop. For example when I do house repairs I often need a...
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    My cordless tools are a 3/8" drill and an impact...

    My cordless tools are a 3/8" drill and an impact driver both by Bosch. Bosh sells a 2.6 gallon cordless vacuum that's in the typical shopvac form factor but unfortunately the vacuum does not have...
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    https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-9-Gal-18-Volt-C...

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-9-Gal-18-Volt-Cordless-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuum-Tool-Only-with-Filter-Hose-and-Accessories-HD0918/308699714
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    When I vacuum the floor, my shopvac is repeatedly...

    When I vacuum the floor, my shopvac is repeatedly being hung up by the wheels hitting the extension cord. I'm hoping to get rid of that pain with a cordless shop vacuum.
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    Cordless shop vacuum on wheels

    Looking to buy a cordless shop vac on wheels.

    The only one I've found that is in the typical shop vac form factor is the Ridgid 9 Gallon NXT Wet Dry Vac, HD0900 $119.
    Since I don't have any...
  21. The gizmo is a way to remove the heavy 2nd row...

    The gizmo is a way to remove the heavy 2nd row seats from any minivan. Our new 2019 Honda Odyssey van's 2nd row seats cannot be folded down so they have to be removed manually to open up cargo...
  22. I estimate that there is about 1/16" sag in the...

    I estimate that there is about 1/16" sag in the 2x3 with the load centered on the beam. This is just by sighting down the beam so is a very unscientific estimate. A negligible of amount of sag with...
  23. Ripped the 2x4 to 2x3. Will post results after I...

    Ripped the 2x4 to 2x3. Will post results after I reassemble and test it.
  24. Paul & Tom, Thanks for your opinions. I'm...

    Paul & Tom,

    Thanks for your opinions. I'm going to go ahead with using a 2x3. In fact, I'm going to rip the 2x4 I already have to 2x3 and save time and gas for a trip to the lumber store.
  25. Thanks for your reply. I already bought the...

    Thanks for your reply. I already bought the 100PD hardware and am using it mounted on the 2x4. Just want to know if I can replace the 2x4 with a 2x3 and still be strong enough.

    ..... Folk's...
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