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  0 Thread: B&D battery adaptor to use Makita batteries
Post: B&D battery adaptor to use Makita batteries

I have a number of B&D 18V garden tools with Nicad batteries.  I need to use them for about 3 more years and I'd like to use my Makita 18v lithium batteries to power them.  I've tried to identify the ...
Baumholder Woodworking Power Tools 1 993 05-20-2021, 02:13 PM
  0 Thread: 240V electrical question
Post: RE: 240V electrical question

Peter Tremblay Wrote: (03-09-2021, 12:51 PM) -- :laugh: No worries. My situation has changed since I was first ordained and working in a parish.  I spent two years teaching at a catholic high ...
Baumholder Woodworking Power Tools 28 6,305 03-10-2021, 05:32 AM
  0 Thread: Craft videos from Germany
Post: Craft videos from Germany

Just in case folks are interested, the links below are to two German video series on craftsmen/craftswomen in a variety of fields from woodworking specialties to baking.  All of the audio is in German...
Baumholder Woodworking Hand Tools 2 1,396 02-13-2021, 06:20 AM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: RE: Moving a building

Hopefully this will work, I'm trying to add three pictures of the finished building.  As you can see from the grass and leaves, two of the pics were some time before the Xmas wreaths pic.  
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 02-11-2021, 03:58 PM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: RE: Moving a building

Stwood_ Wrote: (02-02-2021, 07:09 PM) -- Copy that. Mid 80's? -- Good call, 1986 or at least most of it is.  We call it "Ole Blue" and it has one front fender with F-150 and the other fender with F...
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 02-02-2021, 08:27 PM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: RE: Moving a building

It has taken me a long time, but I/we finally moved our old garage in summer 2020.  I've tried to cut and paste my daughter's blog entry about the move since she included pictures.  I don't know if th...
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 01-27-2021, 11:10 AM
  0 Thread: Froe Sharpness
Post: RE: Froe Sharpness

T Square Wrote: (03-17-2020, 01:58 PM) -- Thanks, guys for the replies. Sharp but leave the wedge. -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WxchY0Atok (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WxchY0Atok)
Baumholder Woodworking Hand Tools 7 4,706 03-18-2020, 08:48 AM
  0 Thread: Anyone make their own putter head?
Post: RE: Anyone make their own putter head?

Dumb_Polack Wrote: (03-17-2020, 10:12 AM) -- Well, Since we ain't going anywhere for a while and also since my putter broke and lastly since I like doing WWing, I though I'd try making a new head?...
Baumholder Woodworking 9 4,533 03-18-2020, 08:07 AM
  0 Thread: How to do these drawers?
Post: RE: How to do these drawers?

How about semicircular rotating drawers?  Push in at the sides to open the drawers.   Laminated semicircular drawer sides dovetailed to the flat fronts.  Probably not a new skill for you, but not a...
Baumholder Woodworking 30 9,472 10-20-2019, 09:06 AM
  0 Thread: Help Me Diagnose My Dishwasher
Post: RE: Help Me Diagnose My Dishwasher

Bibliophile 13 Wrote: (09-29-2019, 02:26 PM) -- My 8-year-old Whirlpool dishwasher has gotten wimpy lately. It’s worked like a champ until just recently. Now stuff on the top rack doesn’t get clean a...
Baumholder Home Improvement 32 13,584 09-29-2019, 02:58 PM
  0 Thread: I have a bandsaw problem
Post: RE: I have a bandsaw problem

jteneyck Wrote: (02-18-2019, 05:45 PM) -- I think Iturra carries 14" Delta parts.  You might give them a call.  You could try E-bay, too, if you haven't already.   John -- I think John is right....
Baumholder Woodworking Power Tools 20 8,092 02-19-2019, 02:57 AM
  0 Thread: making a leather holster for my block plane-
Post: RE: making a leather holster for my block plane-

mongo Wrote: (01-26-2019, 09:04 PM) -- Today while I was working I left it in the sun in my truck to try to darken the veg tan leather a little.  Purely a vanity thing.  Didnt change much so I think ...
Baumholder Woodworking Hand Tools 39 14,304 01-29-2019, 04:20 AM
  0 Thread: Stiff Blade Raising on PM66
Post: RE: Stiff Blade Raising on PM66

Admiral Wrote: (10-19-2018, 09:38 AM) -- As I get older, raising my trusty stiff blade takes a bit more effort...... sorry, just had to say it...... :-) -- Rich, In your case, I think you may want ...
Baumholder Woodworking Power Tools 7 3,538 10-22-2018, 06:26 AM
  0 Thread: Interesting bit brace
Post: RE: Interesting bit brace

SteveF Wrote: (05-15-2018, 05:56 PM) -- I picked up this 9" swing brace on Sunday. The only markings are E.K. Anybody know anything about it. https://photos.smugmug.com/Tools/5-15-18-tool-pics/i-2...
Baumholder Woodworking Hand Tools 4 3,842 05-16-2018, 12:43 AM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: RE: Moving a building

Bob10 Wrote: (05-14-2018, 10:44 PM) -- to be honest I think that might be too much for what you are doing.  Slow and steady allows for immediate reaction to any unexpected movement, if you pull it a ...
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 05-15-2018, 06:33 AM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: RE: Moving a building

BrokenOlMarine Wrote: (05-08-2018, 07:38 AM) -- A couple things. If you use ropes... find packing quilts or similar heavy blankets to drape over each during your pull to act as brakes in case the ...
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 05-08-2018, 03:00 PM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: RE: Moving a building

FireWood Wrote: (05-07-2018, 02:12 PM) -- What Jack said. I had an Amish built shed delivered about 10 years back.  12'x20' oak framed with cedar siding.  It was built on 4x4 skids and the deliver...
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 05-08-2018, 02:52 PM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: RE: Moving a building

gear jammer Wrote: (05-01-2018, 08:45 PM) -- I don't know the cost but would an electric winch be better than pumping a come along. Also I would favor jacking it up and set down on a trailer then jac...
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 05-03-2018, 07:08 AM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: RE: Moving a building

Thank you all for the excellent thoughts, suggestions and descriptions.  I really like the Amish method and I’ve watched similar videos previously.  Unfortunately, I don’t have that many friends, and ...
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 05-01-2018, 08:32 AM
  0 Thread: Moving a building
Post: Moving a building

I need some help from the brain trust here.  Please give me some feedback and ideas on my plan below.  I plan on moving an old garage about 50 feet to a different place on our property.  It is a wood ...
Baumholder Home Improvement 43 24,239 04-30-2018, 05:02 AM

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