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  0 Thread: Sold Apollo Eco Spray 4 stage HVLP turbine with Apollo Atomizer 7500 spray gun
Post: Sold Apollo Eco Spray 4 stage HVLP turbine with Ap...

SOLD Apollo Eco Spray 4 stage HVLP turbine with Apollo Atomizer 7500 spray gun. A bit of over-spray but unit works perfectly. Does not include cup.  Compatible with the 3M PPS system. .
stilinsm Tool Swap N' Sell 0 824 07-28-2020, 02:34 PM
  0 Thread: New Home Depot hours
Post: RE: New Home Depot hours

St. Louis area HD is only allowing 100 people in the store at one time.  I think this includes workers and customers.  The only entrance is at the customer service and only exit is at lumber.  Workers...
stilinsm Home Improvement 31 14,228 03-24-2020, 12:05 PM
  0 Thread: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a...paint sprayer
Post: RE: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a.....

Snipe Hunter Wrote: (01-26-2019, 06:30 AM) -- What gave you the idea to add washer fluid? -- A lot of Google searching on spraying latex with a conversion gun.  I think the premise is that the wash...
stilinsm Finishing 38 26,650 01-26-2019, 09:38 AM
  0 Thread: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a...paint sprayer
Post: RE: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a.....

rschissler Wrote: (01-25-2019, 10:03 AM) -- Thanks, I hoped you'd reply.  So you removed all the doors to repaint, that's interesting.  Are you still using the same TCP sprayer you recommended? -- ...
stilinsm Finishing 38 26,650 01-25-2019, 03:56 PM
  0 Thread: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a...paint sprayer
Post: RE: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a.....

rschissler Wrote: (01-19-2019, 09:03 PM) -- Any other comments or updates on this old thread?  I need to paint a few items with latex, and because of the multiple surfaces I think spraying would be b...
stilinsm Finishing 38 26,650 01-24-2019, 11:11 AM
  0 Thread: How to get WiFi in your shop in the backyard
Post: RE: How to get WiFi in your shop in the backyard

look into Powerline network adapters. They are cheap and they work.
stilinsm Home Improvement 14 5,041 01-24-2019, 09:59 AM
  0 Thread: Garage door recommendations needed
Post: RE: Garage door recommendations needed

If you have high ceilings, definitely look into the high lift option.   Was definitely worth the few extra $$s and gives a much more open feeling when the doors are open.
stilinsm Home Improvement 11 10,071 10-23-2018, 07:10 PM
  0 Thread: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a...paint sprayer
Post: RE: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a.....

MKepke Wrote: (08-11-2018, 01:55 PM) -- Reading this thread with interest as I have several bookcases I need to paint. I am going to give stilinsm's approach a shot with the 2.5mm conversion gun and...
stilinsm Finishing 38 26,650 08-23-2018, 10:49 AM
  0 Thread: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a...paint sprayer
Post: RE: Forgive me father, for I must sin. I need a.....

I just finished up spraying latex on a couple of bathroom vanities and custom mirror frame...thought I would share my experience. Bought this $40 TCP Global HVLP conversion gun from Amazon -> https...
stilinsm Finishing 38 26,650 08-02-2018, 02:46 PM
  0 Thread: Anybody looking for a mortising machine?
Post: RE: Anybody looking for a mortising machine?

Chuck in NC Wrote: (05-21-2018, 05:22 PM) -- I contacted him and let him know I wanted to buy it but he replied that freight would be a deal killer. Nice looking machine. -- I've used uship.com ...
stilinsm Tool Swap N' Sell 10 6,294 05-22-2018, 09:16 AM
  0 Thread: Q: Brad, what do you want for your birthday? A: A nail gun of some sort.
Post: RE: Q: Brad, what do you want for your birthday? ...

I just recently picked up the Dewalt DCN220 20v cordless finish nailer and DCN681 20v narrow crown stapler.  So much nicer not having to worry about air compressors and hoses.   Definitely something ...
stilinsm Woodworking Power Tools 17 8,705 04-17-2018, 02:36 PM
  0 Thread: Wood & Veneer online auction - St. Louis, MO
Post: Wood & Veneer online auction - St. Louis, MO

No affiliation, just passing this along for the folks near St. Louis. http://www.grsauctions.com/auctions/detail/exotic-hardwoods-and-flooring-bw25278 (http://www.grsauctions.com/auctions/detail/ex...
stilinsm Tool Swap N' Sell 3 2,240 03-26-2018, 07:36 AM
  0 Thread: Freud EB100 Edge Banding System
Post: Freud EB100 Edge Banding System

SOLD - Freud EB100 Edge Bander Handles hot-melt adhesive wood and polyester edge banding. Comes complete with a heavy-duty industrial heat gun. Guides are completely adjustable and will accommodate ...
stilinsm Tool Swap N' Sell 0 1,913 06-02-2017, 11:02 AM
  0 Thread: Fein Multimaster
Post: Fein Multimaster

Selling a used Fein Multimaster. A few well used blades along with case. asking $50 plus actual shipping costs.
stilinsm Tool Swap N' Sell 0 1,257 03-11-2017, 04:28 PM
  0 Thread: My lawn needs a reboot. Any experts?
Post: RE: My lawn needs a reboot. Any experts?

aerate, aerate, and then aerate.  Top dress with a compost appropriately screened for lawns.  Over seed with a mixed variety of tall fescue raked into the compost.  Keep it watered. Top dressing annua...
stilinsm Home Improvement 20 14,114 09-08-2016, 09:50 AM
  0 Thread: Refinshing Staircase Inplace
Post: Re: Refinshing Staircase Inplace

ours was a 17 yr old oak stained in a crap brown color. I just went over it with a light sanding with a dark all-in-one stain & finish. Turned out much better and only took a couple hours.
stilinsm Home Improvement 6 3,731 03-22-2016, 02:21 PM
  0 Thread: Refinishing Hardwood Floors
Post: Re: Refinishing Hardwood Floors

[blockquote]DogwoodTales said:[hr][br] [br]I refinished many floors for a couple years. Sectioning can work, but it would drag out the process. [br]Even if you were to do it all yourself you would do ...
stilinsm Home Improvement 7 6,105 03-13-2016, 07:22 PM
  0 Thread: PSA: Costco Feit LED shop lights $25
Post: Re: PSA: Costco Feit LED shop lights $25

Just converted one garage fixture (8ft fixture with four 4' bulbs) with these: [br] [br] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U4NEUHW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 (http://...
stilinsm Home Improvement 2 6,573 03-03-2016, 10:23 AM
  0 Thread: Need opinions on a tool chest
Post: Re: Need opinions on a tool chest

I would be all over this one if I didn't already have the Menards 52" combo.. [br] [br]http://slickdeals.net/f/8389441-dewalt-5...;src=SiteSearch (http://slickdeals.net/f/8389441-dewalt-52-tool-chest-...
stilinsm Home Improvement 12 11,262 12-22-2015, 06:04 PM

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