Discussion Forum
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My mitered corners are unpredictable
I make a lot of picture frames. Sometimes my mitered corners turn out fine, but more often they don't. I use a miter fence on my 10" table saw to…
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What type of adhesive should I use?
For the surface of a project table I'm building, I want to adhere a layer of 1/8 inch Masonite to plywood. Need something that doesn't immediately bond on contact. The…
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Does this plumbing estimate seem reasonable?
Got an estimate from a plumber to dig a 5' x 5' x 9' deep hole to expose the sewer line near the road, then cut and cap it. Cost…
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Unconventional dryer vent hookup
Have you ever seen a dryer vent set-up like this?
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Will my floor hold the weight?
I bought a 900 pound safe that I plan to put in my home office. The contents will probably add another 100-200 pounds. I'm wondering if my floor can handle…
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Where do I lubricate Delta Contractor’s Saw?
I have a 1985 Delta Model 10 Contractor's Saw. Very suddenly it has become almost impossible to crank the blade up or down. I applied WE-40 to every place that…
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Reviving hardened paintbrushes
Oops, I forgot to clean my brush. Left it sitting on the table, full of latex paint. Now it's hard as a rock. One online source I found suggested an…
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Hook & loop sanding discs not sticking
My hook and loop sanding discs no long adhere to my sander. I've tried brushing the pad with a stiff brush without luck. Is there any way to resuscitate the…
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How I almost burned the house down …
... but didn't, thank god. Here's what happened. A cinder jumped out of the grill onto the 2nd story deck, burned through the indoor/outdoor carpeting, through the rubber underlayment, through…
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Heat pump cycling times
Just bought a house with a heat pump, which is new to me. One big difference I note between the heat pump and a conventional furnace is that the cycle…