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Welding black iron heating pipe
I need to fabricate a fitting that is a shortened 1" dia L+R nipple (RH thread cut off) to a steel coupling.I spoke to a plumber and he said that…
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wire colours in conduit
I would like some help with this electrical problem.I wish to run a 1" PVC conduit up the outside of my house to the 3rd floor .It will contain two 15 amp…
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Cathedral ceiling insulation
I have a cathedral ceiling with 2 by 6 rafters (not exposed ) that I want to insulate.The plan is to use R20 six inch fiberglass batts between the rafters…
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Ramset D60 ?
Has anyone used a Ramset D60 to nail 2x plate to the top flange of a W6 by 15 steel beam ? The flange thickness is .23 " web .27".Will…
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Collar ties on old building
I am looking for advice .I have to add collar ties to an old house that the rafters do not oppose each other .How can I make a connection across…
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Makita Mac 700 air compressor
Hi Is anyone running a Makita Mac700 air compressor ?If so what is your opinion.I saw one and listened to it .Seemed quiet and a nice unit.My fini hot dog…
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Wanted security foil tape for glass
Wanted, 12-15 ft of security foil tape for glass.It is no longer available from alarm companies but I need a bit .If anyone has some, let me know the $.Thanks
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Exterior paint
I have to repaint a Victorian brick house that was last painted some 40 years ago.The paint on the brick is oil based and in good shape except where some…
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Low voltage dimmers
To wire a dimmer for low voltage ,electronic transformer powered lights it is necessary to make a connection to neutral at the switch.Now most`of the time I run the power…
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Flooring ,staples or nails
Hi there , I would like some advice . I have to install about 700 square feet of 3/8 by 2 inch wide white oak strip floor on a pine…