Discussion Forum
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Rock Wool
My house is insulated with blown-in rock wool. It's falling down in the attics where it's held up by some kind of paper. Considering the anticipated cost of heating oil…
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Bits for rotary hammer
Are spline-drive bits still being made? I noticed that a local lumberyard has a selection of them. Should I get some for later, or can I count on their being…
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Your screens are numbered!
I've heard about little brass disks with numbers on them to match wooden screens to the windows they fit. They came in pairs of the same number; one was tacked…
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Wavy edge clapboard
I noticed some clapboard with a wavy edge on a building near me. It's new remodeling. Here's a pic: View Image I like the look of it, and I might…
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Annoying little problem
I went to use my handtruck , and there was no air in the tires. I tried to refill them with my little compressor, but they're tubeless, and the seal…
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Combination security/insect screen?
I used aluminum insect screen over hardware cloth for the basement windows, but that wouldn't look very good for the first floor, particularly the porch. The closest I've found is…
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What’s it for?
Split-point twist drill with tapered square shank. There're several boxes of different sizes at the local hardware store. Did people drill metal with a hand brace? The clerk said there…
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Milwaukee metalcutting blades for the RS
I had to cut some 3/8" stainless steel bolts today. I tried using the reciprocating saw with Milwaukee metal-cutting blades (the ones they call "the torch"). They'd get through about…
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Minimum baluster cross-section
I've been reading the code on stair and deck railing on the other thread. Right now I'm working on some for my side door. What is the minimum cross-section for…
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Name this tool
The metal bar in the middle with the broad tip. It's useful for removing ice and digging holes. My father got it from somewhere before I was born. I've never known…