Discussion Forum
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Nailing clapboards
I've read articles and seen TV shows where several techniques of nailing clapboards were shown (of course not at the same time); i.e., at the bottom of the clapboard through both courses,…
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MDO for mouldings
Has anyone ripped 3/4" MDO into battens for machining by either a router or moulder for use as moulding? What would be the pros and cons instead of using solid…
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Screwless Duplex Covers
Recently someone posted a link to a manufacturer for screwless electrical box cover plates. I think the manufacturer was located in Utah. Help! mel
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9″ or smaller table saw
I tried to locate an 8" or 9" table saw and it seems only 10" + saws are being sold. Doesn't anybody sell anything smaller?
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Commercial Dishwashers
Anybody ever installed a commercial dishwasher in a residence? Specs I've read say the complete cycle is approx. 2-3 minutes and water consumption 3/4 gal. Thinking about installing one in…
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Dual water supply lines
On a recent segment of This Old House (the one they're spec'ing), they showed dual supply lines for both the cold & hot water to all the fixtures. While pressure surges might…
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Super Bee Floor Sander
Anybody with experience using the Super Bee floor sanding machine?
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Quartersawn maple flooring
Anybody knows of any source(s) of quartersawn maple flooring? Either 2 1/2" or 3 1/2" X 3/4" thick, random lengths? butch
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Copper in contact with bituminous matl
I recently saw on a home improvement TV show a roofer installing a standing seam copper roof. During the installation, he indicated that he used rosin paper under the copper…