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  0 Thread: mulch options for grass seed
Post: RE: mulch options for grass seed

I'd bet that cellulose would blow around more than (or at least as much as) straw. I think using straw, and maybve covering it with some bird netting in the the places that catch the wind would be abo...
fredhargis Home Improvement 11 273 04-25-2024, 04:40 AM
  0 Thread: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table
Post: RE: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table

That would work quite well, clever!
fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 33 1,104 04-23-2024, 12:29 PM
  0 Thread: CMT Crown Molding Cove Cutting Blade 235.006.07 New/Unused
Post: RE: CMT Crown Molding Cove Cutting Blade 235.006....

Philip1231 Wrote: (04-20-2024, 12:08 PM) -- It really does a very nice job. I'd keep it, but it would require a bit of finagling to get it to work with the SawStop cartridge system. -- My problem a...
fredhargis Tool Swap N' Sell 4 339 04-20-2024, 04:24 PM
  0 Thread: Is bolt pattern for pressure washer pumps standard?
Post: RE: Is bolt pattern for pressure washer pumps stan...

No idea if they're standard, but the cat pump on my 3300 PSI/2.5 GPM pressure washer is a 3-5/8" bolt circle. It's this pump (https://www.northerntool.com/products/cat-pressure-washer-pump-assembly-33...
fredhargis Home Improvement 3 206 04-20-2024, 01:34 PM
  0 Thread: CMT Crown Molding Cove Cutting Blade 235.006.07 New/Unused
Post: RE: CMT Crown Molding Cove Cutting Blade 235.006....

I've wanted one f those for some time, but now the saw I have won't work with it. I tried crown once with a sawblade and spent so much time smoothing it out from the rough cut I swore I'd have one the...
fredhargis Tool Swap N' Sell 4 339 04-20-2024, 11:32 AM
  0 Thread: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table
Post: RE: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table

The thing is that if you're cutting segments you usually cut one, flip the board and cut the another, and so on...the save wood. I'm not saying the angle guide won't work, I'm just not sure how you wo...
fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 33 1,104 04-19-2024, 02:59 PM
  0 Thread: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table
Post: RE: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table

jteneyck Wrote: (04-18-2024, 08:26 PM) -- OK, to cut segmented rings you'll definitely want a length stop system, correct?  Do you all have any thoughts on what system would work best?  I have a home...
fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 33 1,104 04-19-2024, 12:26 PM
  0 Thread: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table
Post: RE: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table

I've been toying with the idea of trying segmented bowls on the lathe. Using a table like that on the RAS would be easier (to me) than a table saw sled for cutting the segments.
fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 33 1,104 04-18-2024, 12:46 PM
  0 Thread: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table
Post: RE: Presenting: The RAS Miter Table

Seems to me like another advantage of that set up would be that dust collection is easier. On my RAS I need a fairly wide hood to catch the angled cuts as i swing the arm. You're set up keeping the ar...
fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 33 1,104 04-18-2024, 05:12 AM
  0 Thread: Dehumidifier
Post: RE: Dehumidifier

The drain without a pump should be just fine as long as it's flat or sloped down ever so slightly, I've used a 20 drain on one in the basement for some time. The one I use in my detached shop has a pu...
fredhargis Woodworking 6 475 04-16-2024, 07:57 AM
  0 Thread: Dadonator XL
Post: RE: Dadonator XL

Bummer. (17.......)
fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 16 2,929 04-03-2024, 12:08 PM
  0 Thread: My "New" RAS
Post: RE: My "New" RAS

I've actually had 2 of those, the first replaced my MBF. I'm not sure I would say they are better than the MBF...but they are very good saws. I sold mine when I came across a 1040K model (the with 1.5...
fredhargis Woodworking Power Tools 18 1,085 04-03-2024, 04:49 AM
  0 Thread: #7 for sale
Post: RE: #7 for sale

You might want to send Tom a PM in case he's missed your question.
fredhargis Tool Swap N' Sell 10 917 03-25-2024, 05:04 AM
  0 Thread: Moisture Meter Suggestion
Post: RE: Moisture Meter Suggestion

fishhh4 Wrote: (03-22-2024, 05:43 AM) -- It's probably not US-made. I have the GENERAL pinned one from Rockler. I have never compared but it seems to be accurate. I will tell you one thing though. Th...
fredhargis Woodworking 25 1,178 03-22-2024, 09:43 AM
  0 Thread: Moisture Meter Suggestion
Post: RE: Moisture Meter Suggestion

jteneyck Wrote: (03-21-2024, 09:23 AM) -- If you are buying KD lumber from a reputable supplier I would question the need for any moisture meter.  John -- That's kind of what has me questioning...
fredhargis Woodworking 25 1,178 03-21-2024, 09:45 AM
  0 Thread: Moisture Meter Suggestion
Post: RE: Moisture Meter Suggestion

I'll be wathcing this, I'm still torn about whther I need one...and if "yes" which one do I want to buy.
fredhargis Woodworking 25 1,178 03-21-2024, 04:42 AM
  0 Thread: Offset venting for replacement kitchen fan?
Post: RE: Offset venting for replacement kitchen fan?

Looks like the sheet metal hack may be your only option. Personally I never worry about the warranty on stuff like this so my approach would be to start planning to cut away and fabricate.
fredhargis Home Improvement 10 585 03-20-2024, 09:35 AM
  0 Thread: Working in the Shop
Post: RE: Working in the Shop

Those would be cool pics to have hanging in the shop. Thanks.
fredhargis Woodworking 3 844 03-20-2024, 08:02 AM
  0 Thread: Fred Hargis
Post: RE: Fred Hargis

Thanks all. We were spared from damage from the storms, not so much for some of my regional neighbors. All we lost was power (24 hours) and internet/cable (just back on a few hours ago) after the Thur...
fredhargis Woodworking 8 945 03-18-2024, 04:33 PM
  0 Thread: Whirlpool In Door Ice Maker
Post: RE: Whirlpool In Door Ice Maker

I wish I had known about Circuit Board Medics 2 weeks ago. My shop furnace quit working, or rather it was acting really wonky (and not heating). This is a ceiling hung gas/forced air job and I think I...
fredhargis Home Improvement 4 327 03-12-2024, 02:24 PM

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