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Modify Opener for Swing Carriage Style Garage Doors
I am making 2 sets of swing garage doors that will look like my barn doors. I'm using re-milled 2x Douglas Fir - the doors will weigh about 175 lbs…
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How Detailed Electrical Inspection?
A 7 unit apartment house was converted to condos with all new electrical, plumbing, kitchen, etc. One of the condo owners had some additional electrical done and their electrician found…
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Why is framing timbers edge rounded?
Some years ago, I purchased some Doug fir 2x that was grade stamped for structural applications and the edges were perfectly square. And I haven't seen lumber since that has…
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Brand/type Epoxy for Metal to Concrete
I have a fairly large chapel with about 30 rows of oak pews on carpet over concrete. The chapel has radiant heat but it was installed over 20 years ago…
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Installing Old Yellow Pine Flooring
A Half dozen years ago, I purchased 2 3/4" x 7 1/2" yellow pine shop flooring from the YorkTowne Cabinet works in York PA - paid $1/sq ft. It is…
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Repairing Flagstone Walk
I have a 40 year old flagstone walk/patio - approximately 400 sq. ft. The concrete base apparently is in good shape - no heaving, visible cracking. However, the cement between…
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John Deere Power Tools
Latest issue of Wood Digest, May 2002: "John Deere introduces power tools line" "John Deere has announced the company is now offering a line of power tools. Included in these…