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  0 Thread: Spraying PolyUrethane Question
Post: Spraying PolyUrethane Question

I need to refinish the cabinets in my kitchen and am going to use polyurethane as the protective coat.  My question: is it better to spray polyurethane with an airless sprayer, a HVLP system or a LVLP...
dwg Finishing 2 757 09-21-2023, 09:08 AM
  0 Thread: Slope between properties
Post: RE: Slope between properties

Thanks for all the replys...guess i'll have to inquire with someone at the city/county.  For what its worth before the regrading there was a slope from his property to mine but it ended about 5 feet o...
dwg Home Improvement 12 1,545 07-19-2023, 12:22 PM
  0 Thread: Securing handrail to concrete stairs question.
Post: Securing handrail to concrete stairs question.

I am going to install a handrail on a set of stairs.  I can either use wedge anchors (like below) or threaded rod with epoxy. Is either method better? Thanks.
dwg Home Improvement 11 1,144 07-16-2023, 10:58 AM
  0 Thread: Slope between properties
Post: Slope between properties

My neighbors lot is about 2 feet higher than mine and he is regrading his property and has created a slope between our properties.  Can he end the slope right at the property line or is there some kin...
dwg Home Improvement 12 1,545 07-13-2023, 11:59 AM
  0 Thread: Yet more GFCI stuff
Post: RE: Yet more GFCI stuff

This is what I did:  https://www.grainger.com/product/38R682?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=CjwKCAjw3POhBhBQEiwAqTCuBkCdmpySU90jvcA8_hvkzwNiyx4_aszspljupe0NVMV6Gr3slzISUBoCv4kQAv...
dwg Home Improvement 8 1,161 04-17-2023, 01:18 PM
  0 Thread: Preparation for Laying Sod
Post: Preparation for Laying Sod

I am going to lay some sod (1600 sq feet of Kikuyu grass) and plan to added about 2" of sandy loam soil and then about 1" of a mix of top soil, redwood and fir shaving and kelloggs' nitro mulch to are...
dwg Home Improvement 5 1,445 05-29-2022, 11:02 AM
  0 Thread: Concrete Mowing Strip Question
Post: RE: Concrete Mowing Strip Question

Wanted to say thanks for the replies.  I did put #3 rebar in the forms and made the pour with 74 50 pound bags. Grateful for the suggestions.
dwg Home Improvement 5 1,972 04-15-2022, 02:05 PM
  0 Thread: Concrete Mowing Strip Question
Post: Concrete Mowing Strip Question

I'm putting in about 120 feet of mowing strips in my back yard (about 40 feet each).  The strips are about 5.5" wide and about 6" thick and will sit on about an inch of all purpose gravel (the soil un...
dwg Home Improvement 5 1,972 03-26-2022, 10:33 PM
  0 Thread: Laser Engraving
Post: RE: Laser Engraving

I am following along as I am interested in an engraver.  What do you see as the advantages to a laser engraver as opposed to a cnc router like this one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RNZS3YD/?coliid=I...
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 6 2,507 03-19-2021, 12:23 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone using 3M Cubetron discs with Festool sanders?
Post: RE: Anyone using 3M Cubetron discs with Festool sa...

I tried some of the Cubetron discs (not with a Festool though).  I like how they sand but they don't seem to stick well to the bottom of my sanders (Rigid and DeWalt); they fly off.  Does anyone else ...
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 19 8,589 03-15-2021, 11:36 AM
  0 Thread: How to prevent stuck garden hose?
Post: RE: How to prevent stuck garden hose?

I'd try plumber's grease.
dwg Home Improvement 8 7,260 10-11-2020, 10:08 PM
  0 Thread: JessEm Stock Guides for Table Saws
Post: JessEm Stock Guides for Table Saws

I posted this in woodworking but meant to put it here. Anybody have any experience with these.  They get good reviews elsewhere and Woodcraft has them on sale. https://woodcraft-production-weblinc...
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 14 4,764 09-21-2020, 01:32 PM
  0 Thread: JessEm Stock Guides for Table Saws
Post: JessEm Stock Guides for Table Saws

Has anyone had any experience with these guides?  They seem to get good reviews on other places and Woodcraft has them on sale. https://woodcraft-production-weblinc.netdna-ssl.com/product_images/jess...
dwg Woodworking 5 2,082 09-21-2020, 01:12 PM
  0 Thread: Related to BS guide question? Update new ?
Post: RE: Related to BS guide question? Update new ?

stoppy Wrote: (08-21-2020, 01:23 PM) -- Stabilizer arrived, didn't expect it until next week. Got it installed without a hitch. Easy install for the Craftsman 12" Asking here, hoping someone else ...
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,463 08-21-2020, 05:51 PM
  0 Thread: Related to BS guide question? Update new ?
Post: RE: Related to BS guide question?

Just got the stabilizer ...seems that is all you need.  I'd give them a call as I found them very nice and helpful.
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,463 08-18-2020, 09:53 AM
  0 Thread: Related to BS guide question? Update new ?
Post: RE: Related to BS guide question?

If I was cutting small parts for toys I'd look at a "band saw stabilizer" from Carter.  I have one on a 10" Inca and really like it. Here's a link:  https://www.carterproducts.com/catalogsearch/resul...
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,463 08-17-2020, 12:45 PM
  Wink Thread: Recommended Router for table without a lift
Post: RE: Recommended Router for table without a lift

I have the Triton router mounted on a Kreg plate, and because the wrench that came with mine has a slight bend in it, I can change the bits from above the table without having to turn the router switc...
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 10 4,972 08-13-2020, 11:45 AM
  0 Thread: Herc-U-Lift Plus $35---SOLD
Post: Herc-U-Lift Plus $35---SOLD

Herc-U-LIft Plus by Rigid.  Used, but not abused. Picture was taken before disassembly for shipping. Asking $35, including shipping to the US.
dwg Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,297 07-18-2019, 07:27 PM
  0 Thread: Jointer Question
Post: RE: Jointer Question

Tapper Wrote: (02-24-2019, 11:06 AM) -- What is the asking price on this jointer? Doug -- The asking price is $135 and has been for sale for about 5 days.  I was going to replace the cutter head...
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 13 5,752 02-24-2019, 11:43 AM
  0 Thread: Jointer Question
Post: Jointer Question

Would the nick in the outfeed table of this jointer cause problems...would it be a deal breaker in purchasing it?   Thanks https://images.craigslist.org/00k0k_b9nHhfPjCcs_600x450.jpg
dwg Woodworking Power Tools 13 5,752 02-23-2019, 11:45 PM

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