Discussion Forum
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Pneumatic floor nailer
Has anyone used the Akuzuki pnematic floor nailer? It is half the price of the Bostich.
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This Old House and electric code
Last week the electrician on this old house, was replacing a plastic single wall box and replacing it with a double plastic box. The original box was attached to a stud which he…
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Stud finder
My old Zircon stud finder does not seem to be working. Indicates studs everywhere. Any suggestion on an electronic stud finder for 50 year old plastered dry wall?
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Little Giant Ladder
Check out this deal on the 5ft ladder. For $129 plus $5 shipping is the best I've seen. http://www.woot.com/
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Ceiling repair
Last night I was reframing in attic and lifted a 2x6 attached to top plate, 2x3. Ceiling below was nailed to this 2x6 directly (no strapping) . I now have…
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Hole in shingles
A woodpecker made small half inch holes in my painted cedar shingles. What is the best filler? Kevin
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Water in plastic conduit
Putting in a new hottub and when I disconnected the wire which is in plastic conduit there was a considerable amount of water trapped in the conduit which runs under…
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Trailer deck rotting
My 16 foot open trailer deck is rotting, 2x6, 2x8 untreated wood. Don't want to use treated, do to corrosion of steel frame. I'm afraid regular framing stock will just rot.…
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Rural mail box
My mail box gets wiped out by the town plow/snow. The arm and box get knocked off the post. Any good ideas with hinges or resets so I don't have…
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Bosch palm router
Got the Bosch palm router PR20EVSK for Christmas. The locking mechanism does not work to tighten bits. I ground down a wrench to fit. But now worry that the tool is poorly…