Discussion Forum
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How to bend a pipe in an even arc?
I'm wanting to make some pieces of bent pipe to support plastic over garden beds. I've used pvc before and, while it's easy to bend, it doesn't work well for…
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Re-useable concrete form question
I'm planning to build a 4'x8' concrete form for raised bed gardening. I'm thinking of making it about 3' high with slightly tapered sides (inside and out)to facilitate lifting the…
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Adjusting to the new economy
My thought is this: the return of solid construction business is A LONG WAY OFF. These are some of the reasons, in my opinion, and I'm referring to the US.…
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Cause for firing
From the syndicated ethics column by Randy Cohen: Racist's remarks can be cause for firing By Randy Cohen Posted: 08/02/2009 01:00:00 AM MDT Q: I am a general contractor. An…
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Over the top inspector?
In the town I live in (pop. around 4,000) there is a lot of frustration with the current building inspector. I'm wondering if this inspector's mode of operation is in…
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Preparing copper wire to sell for scrap
Does anyone know a way (not burning! terrible air pollution!) to get all the insulation of copper wire in bulk form? I'm wondering about heavy stiff stuff as well as…
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ACQ fastener question
I'm installing ACQ 2x rails on metal posts/brackets for a fence. The brackets have pre-drilled holes for two 1/4" fasteners. I have 1/4" x 1 1/2" galv lags and 1/4"…
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Amature survey skills
I know a lot of you live where survey is almost irrelevant due to city conditions and/or flat land, but I've had a lot of fun finding old monuments by…
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Chemically dried wood?
Bought some 8'2x4 at Lowes today. They had two prices. One was $1.78 and the other was $2.33. The "lumber expert" at Lowes said the difference is that the less…
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Set a log
I'm building a structure that will serve as a sort of outdoor kitchen and covered patio. It will eventually be finished in a similar manner to the woodshed next to…