Discussion Forum
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Just popped in to see what condition…
Been a while since i've been around. Thought I'd see if it's gotten any better. Thought I'd see if it's worth hanging around. It looks to still be difficult to…
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One Tool A Day ?
This site may have been posted already. Very interesting. Has anyone dealt with this site before? http://www.onetooladay.com/
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Mixing shingles
I have a client buying a home that needs the roof replaced. The sellers insurrance is willing to pick up the tab except for 7 squares they replaced just over…
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Framing nailers and codes
They refer to the smaller guage and shorter nails here as cheaters. Our code calls for a full length 3 1/4" inch nail and you can find them to fit…
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Druminupwork
I came up with a way to put a positive spin on the current work condidtions by sending out fliers to drum up work. Rather than dropping my rate I…
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Attic Insulation
I have a few questions about old insulation. My house was built in the mid 50's. They used rock wool insulation in the attic, none in the walls, typical. The house…
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Learning Spanish
I'm wanting to know what any of you have done to successfully learn spanish. I'm not interested in you youngins as much as any of you older guys and gals…
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Moisture,Porticos
I may be starting a restoration for a client,see below. Most of the porch is being rebuilt. When the client saw how the side of the beams were 18" wide and in…
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FHB #1
Sorry I meant to say Fine Woodworking. My Bad Anyway it's still up for Sale Well I've decided to sell my winter issue vol #1 #1 Best offer by…
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Drumming up Business
I may have mentioned this idea already in another post, but I couldn't find it for an update. Here's what I did. Since this year was better than most I…
Reader Projects
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Building a 1 1/2″ thick wall
I am a remodeling carpenter by trade. When we bought our house several years ago the Master Bedroom was not very big. I removed the closet and gained a huge…
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Garden Shed
I built this shed years ago. This shed has a gravel foundation 24" deep with railroad ties establishing the perimeter and then framed over, building the shed. The interior floor…
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Hall Brag Center
This Brag cabinet is only 9 1/4" deep. Space was gained for this with minimal impact on closets behind. The main shelfs arch matches the cabinets upper arch and rolls…
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Entertainment Center
This Center was meant to be all Chechen. Supplier ran out in the middle of construction. I made the door styles and rails out of Makore and I think it…