Discussion Forum
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Framing and the weather
I've framed many walls over the years, but all have been interior or under roof. I'm preparing to build a substantial addition which will be exposed for several weeks until…
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Bandsaw usage…
I'm updating some of my shop tools for some fine woodworking for an upcoming restoration project. I'm a skilled woodworker, and have never been at a loss for tools,…
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Roofing coating
I'm working on a flat-roofed building (a slight pitch flowing down to a single rear guttering). It is covered in asphalt sheets, in material and makeup exactly like asphalt shingles. …
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LVL
A customer wants me to build a pergola for him from LVL (for the 'rafters'. His reasoning is that it is stronger and straighter. He's aware of the costs. The…
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Subflooring materials
I'm working up an estimate for my first sub-flooring installation job, and could use some advice on materials. The house is a turn-of-the-century building presently stripped to the studs and…
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Flooring Remover
I'm trying to identify a tool I saw in a catalog some time ago, but can't remember the name of the tool or the catalog. I'm hoping that someone here…
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Polyurethane floor finish
I'm having trouble applying polyurethane floor finish without it setting with bubbles. I've tried all the recommended applicators, and the problem persists. Any advice?
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Porch floor
I have installed tongue and groove flooring before, but am about to install my first tongue and groove porch floor. Though it is covered by a roof, it will be…
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Tapering thickness
I need to recreate some forty blades for decorative architectural fans found on the corners of the gables of an old house. The shape is very simple, and I have…
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Bench-top thickness planers
I'm about to purchase a thickness planer and am trying to decide between the Makita 2012NB and the Dewalt DW735. Anyone have any experience with either or both? Thanks.