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  0 Thread: Moisture Content
Post: RE: Moisture Content

jteneyck Wrote: (03-26-2024, 08:30 PM) -- That fills in the details of what you're doing, but nothing pops out as to why the insides dry faster.  I wonder what Dr. Wengert would have to say about it?...
Roly Woodworking 8 229 03-26-2024, 09:43 PM
  0 Thread: Moisture Content
Post: RE: Moisture Content

EatenByLimestone Wrote: (03-25-2024, 06:23 AM) -- This explanation makes sense, but it doesn’t act the same as it does in a piece of firewood.  When you split a piece of firewood, the inside is wette...
Roly Woodworking 8 229 03-25-2024, 07:49 AM
  0 Thread: Moisture Content
Post: RE: Moisture Content

Bill Holt Wrote: (03-24-2024, 03:10 PM) -- titanxt's Moisture Meter post reminds me of a question.  I turn several bowls a year.  First, I turn the green piece to a 1" thickness, seal it and store it...
Roly Woodworking 8 229 03-24-2024, 05:20 PM
  0 Thread: Kitchen Wall Cabinet Over Tile?
Post: RE: Kitchen Wall Cabinet Over Tile?

MKepke Wrote: (03-20-2024, 10:15 AM) -- If aesthetics aren’t a concern, you could put the cabinets right over the tile. I’d try to use a French clear type system to simplify hitting the studs. ...
Roly Home Improvement 5 270 03-20-2024, 03:50 PM
  0 Thread: Aniline Dye and Glue
Post: RE: Aniline Dye and Glue

jteneyck Wrote: (03-12-2024, 02:56 PM) -- The dye will not effect glue up, but Willyou is right to worry about glue up of dyed wood that has not been sealed.  The glue will give the same problems it ...
Roly Finishing 4 234 03-12-2024, 04:13 PM
  0 Thread: Old House Electrical
Post: RE: Old House Electrical

Willyou Wrote: (03-09-2024, 03:36 PM) -- Thanks. That is kinda what I thought. I've asked him to look for any gfci's on those circuits with the new 3 prong outlets. Grounded system is best; understoo...
Roly Home Improvement 14 552 03-09-2024, 06:10 PM
  0 Thread: Old House Electrical
Post: RE: Old House Electrical

Willyou Wrote: (03-09-2024, 11:59 AM) -- I understand that a series of outlets can be protected by a single gfci outlet if the gfci is the first in line from the main breaker. Does what you said abov...
Roly Home Improvement 14 552 03-09-2024, 03:06 PM
  0 Thread: Old House Electrical
Post: RE: Old House Electrical

JosephP Wrote: (03-07-2024, 08:37 PM) -- Pretty sure GFCI with no ground wire will still trip if overloaded.  I recall reading it will proteta person but probably not equipment. Is there any way t...
Roly Home Improvement 14 552 03-08-2024, 07:02 AM
  0 Thread: Stinky sink
Post: RE: Stinky sink

KC Wrote: (03-04-2024, 02:13 PM) -- Removed stopper, stuck the bottle down there and cleaned with baking soda, then gave it another baking soda/vinegar treatment.  Still stinky.  I guess I'll take th...
Roly Home Improvement 21 811 03-04-2024, 06:31 PM
  0 Thread: Clogged Sink Drain
Post: RE: Clogged Sink Drain

crokett™ Wrote: (03-03-2024, 06:24 PM) -- I was wondering about that but was trying to wrap my head around the venting issue.  In theory the studor vents vent the sinks,   Unless it's that the clog i...
Roly Home Improvement 7 490 03-03-2024, 06:57 PM
  0 Thread: Clogged Sink Drain
Post: RE: Clogged Sink Drain

crokett™ Wrote: (03-02-2024, 09:15 PM) -- Without the stopper in same thing behavior.  The stoppers are ones that you push down on the stopper to close them, then push again and they pop back up.  Ho...
Roly Home Improvement 7 490 03-03-2024, 11:36 AM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

blackhat Wrote: (02-29-2024, 09:56 PM) -- Make your own. Clear vinyl or Tygon tube. The replacement hose ends at most of the local big box stores are solid brass. -- You can also get plastic hose e...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,445 03-01-2024, 08:05 AM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-28-2024, 04:33 PM) -- the nuts are magnetic as are the rest of the metal fittings. They have some type of plating on them. I will be using them to flush tankless HWH. I nor...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,445 02-28-2024, 05:13 PM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-28-2024, 01:15 PM) -- The hoses arrived today and unless they invented magnetic brass they are not brass! Back to square one. -- I believe it said the inserts are stainle...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,445 02-28-2024, 02:35 PM
  0 Thread: Interior vs exterior tile
Post: RE: Interior vs exterior tile

EatenByLimestone Wrote: (02-22-2024, 09:14 PM) -- Is there any real difference between interior and exterior tile? We’re looking at redoing the exterior entryway to the house. The wife likes some int...
Roly Home Improvement 4 331 02-22-2024, 09:41 PM
  0 Thread: Shoot bolt question
Post: RE: Shoot bolt question

Marc Wrote: (02-22-2024, 11:27 AM) -- Hey guys, it's been a real long time since I've been here.  I hope I'm using the correct term for the parts... I have french doors and one has the shoot bolt ...
Roly Home Improvement 5 468 02-22-2024, 04:21 PM
  0 Thread: Leaking Toilet Shut-off Valve--Threaded Replacement?
Post: RE: Leaking Toilet Shut-off Valve--Threaded Replac...

grwold Wrote: (02-21-2024, 03:33 PM) -- Next time I'm back there, I'll have some tools with me to check it out properly, including to clean off the oxidation and to measure the diameter.  Pretty sure...
Roly Home Improvement 6 355 02-21-2024, 04:00 PM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-21-2024, 07:16 AM) -- I agree you get what you pay for. Can you provide a link for the one you referenced above. -- Link (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KWX7FR/ref=sspa_dk...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,445 02-21-2024, 09:05 AM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-20-2024, 09:48 PM) -- The reason for no SS braiding is they seem to fail more often. I have a few rentals and tenants that use them have more problems, also one of my insur...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,445 02-21-2024, 06:58 AM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-20-2024, 03:34 PM) -- Does anyone know where to get washing machine hoses with solid brass fittings ? I would also prefer NO stainless steel braiding on the hose. -- Amaz...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,445 02-20-2024, 05:14 PM

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