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  0 Thread: Woodpeckers is annoying me
Post: RE: Woodpeckers is annoying me

Cooler Wrote: (03-30-2018, 11:57 AM) -- It seems like the only product out there with the accuracy I want.  I have a sheetrock square and it is not quite square. -- Maybe a Starrett T-square would b...
Lynden Woodworking 46 29,492 03-30-2018, 03:37 PM
  0 Thread: farmhouse sink
Post: RE: farmhouse sink

rlnguy Wrote: (03-28-2018, 02:22 PM) -- Some of the sinks we have looked at look like they could be pulled forward some, to allow room for the faucet behind them, some not. -- Do you mean just the ...
Lynden Home Improvement 6 3,458 03-28-2018, 04:39 PM
  0 Thread: I need a tile saw
Post: RE: I need a tile saw

cams2705 Wrote: (03-27-2018, 11:04 AM) -- Watch buying whichever is the sheapest model in the HD/Lowes/Where ever.  They usually use that blade that only fits their model that doesn't last very long....
Lynden Home Improvement 62 36,353 03-27-2018, 12:26 PM
  0 Thread: Blueprint drafting cabinet
Post: RE: Blueprint drafting cabinet

I had six oak flat files in my office, stacked in pairs as shown in the picture below. Each pair was on a separate base and the lid was also separate. I moved the base to the top of each stack and hin...
Lynden Woodworking 9 4,603 03-26-2018, 11:16 PM
  0 Thread: Wrap electric receptical screws with tape?
Post: RE: Wrap electric receptical screws with tape?

woodhead Wrote: (03-25-2018, 04:02 PM) -- The electricians do it here if the box is metal.  --  +1 -- I do it with metal boxes. It's especially important if there is a mud ring on the box.
Lynden Home Improvement 26 12,150 03-26-2018, 05:14 PM
  0 Thread: Disk Belt Sander drive Belt
Post: RE: Disk Belt Sander drive Belt

Here's the manual. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/476424/Craftsman-351-225930.html#manual
Lynden Woodworking Power Tools 6 4,498 03-25-2018, 11:05 AM
  0 Thread: Building a back door (maybe)
Post: RE: Building a back door (maybe)

johndi Wrote: (03-23-2018, 04:15 AM) -- Lynden, yes it's the exterior basement wall.  -- I would use an aluminum threshold of the appropriate width and height and screw the door frame to it. Buy a s...
Lynden Home Improvement 8 4,428 03-24-2018, 01:50 PM
  0 Thread: Makita Planer Momentary Stops/Slips - Causes?
Post: RE: Makita Planer Momentary Stops/Slips - Causes?

There is a lot of information on the web about recovering rubber rollers. Here's an example.... "I highly recommend Western Roller (http://www.westernroller.com/). Had two done for my Makita 2030 a...
Lynden Woodworking Power Tools 32 20,847 03-24-2018, 01:14 PM
  0 Thread: Makita Planer Momentary Stops/Slips - Causes?
Post: RE: Makita Planer Momentary Stops/Slips - Causes?

giradman Wrote: (03-23-2018, 10:26 AM) -- ....if anyone reading this thread knows their email contact, please let me know.   Dave :) -- I've aways had good luck talking with Makita customer service ...
Lynden Woodworking Power Tools 32 20,847 03-23-2018, 06:13 PM
  0 Thread: Building a back door (maybe)
Post: RE: Building a back door (maybe)

You mentioned basement wall, is this a basement exterior door?
Lynden Home Improvement 8 4,428 03-23-2018, 12:03 AM
  0 Thread: How to repair drawer runners
Post: RE: How to repair drawer runners

Would tack-in glides fix the problem? http://www.rockler.com/tack-in-drawer-glides
Lynden Woodworking 14 9,430 03-22-2018, 08:38 PM
  0 Thread: Makita Planer Momentary Stops/Slips - Causes?
Post: RE: Makita Planer Momentary Stops/Slips - Causes?

Others have had the same problem. http://forums.finehomebuilding.com/breaktime/general-discussion/makita-2012-planer-problems makita 2012nb troubleshooting (https://www.google.com/search?client=...
Lynden Woodworking Power Tools 32 20,847 03-22-2018, 07:06 PM
  0 Thread: dimensions for cabinets, fixtures etc.
Post: RE: dimensions for cabinets, fixtures etc.

Alan S Wrote: (03-22-2018, 05:28 PM) -- The old fashioned method is this book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823072711/ -- Or this one.... https://www.amazon.com/Architectural-Graphic-Stan...
Lynden Woodworking 3 3,659 03-22-2018, 06:36 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for plans for two-drawer file cabinet
Post: RE: Looking for plans for two-drawer file cabinet

When this question was asked last month there were some suggestions.  https://www.forums.woodnet.net/showthread.php?tid=7337528&pid=7592516#pid7592516
Lynden Woodworking 7 4,036 03-21-2018, 06:15 PM
  0 Thread: Why Do I Need My Table Saw?
Post: RE: Why Do I Need My Table Saw?

Pirate Wrote: (03-19-2018, 08:36 AM) -- I rip too many thin strips which I can't imagine doing on a track saw. If it's even possible. -- ripping thin strips with tracksaw (https://www.google.com/se...
Lynden Woodworking 47 23,314 03-20-2018, 01:48 AM
  0 Thread: I need a tile saw
Post: RE: I need a tile saw

Cooler Wrote: (03-19-2018, 07:23 AM) -- I bought the Skilsaw and made some test cuts on carrera marble.  The trailing end of the cut keeps chipping off.  Any suggestions? -- The video I linked earli...
Lynden Home Improvement 62 36,353 03-19-2018, 12:16 PM
  0 Thread: Extension Cords
Post: RE: Extension Cords

An extension cord with a black all-rubber cover will be very flexible in cold weather. Not cheap but they last a long time. Prime Wire & Cable makes them. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/prod...
Lynden Woodworking 15 7,887 03-17-2018, 02:54 AM
  0 Thread: Track saw work flow
Post: RE: Track saw work flow

There is a lot of tracksaw use in this kitchen cabinet video series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrx1J9vr3Rg
Lynden Woodworking 26 12,592 03-15-2018, 12:09 AM
  0 Thread: Light, water resistant sheet stock
Post: RE: Light, water resistant sheet stock

HDO or MDO plywood would last a long time. The minimum thickness available is 3/8", but you could reduce the weight of the cover by using fewer ribs and 1x4s or 2x2s around the perimeter instead of 2x...
Lynden Woodworking 12 6,781 03-14-2018, 11:31 PM
  0 Thread: I need a tile saw
Post: RE: I need a tile saw

EricU Wrote: (03-13-2018, 09:40 AM) -- I thought the last time we had this discussion there was a saw one step up from the HF or Skil that wasn't too expensive. -- Skil has Model 3550 which is a ste...
Lynden Home Improvement 62 36,353 03-13-2018, 01:13 PM

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