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NEW: “PASSIVE” HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
The NYT had an article in today's paper about the boomlet in Germany -- constructing what they term a "passive" house. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/27/world/europe/27house.html?_r=1&scp=1sq=passive%20house&st=cse Only heat source: heat/air exchanger, plus any heat…
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THANKS: Craftsman 7 1/4′ mitre saw
A few months back someone around here was touting this saw -- small, light, etc. http://tinyurl.com/2zkv8b I never buy Sears stuff, but because of the strong recommendation, I held my…
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WE ARE SMARTER THAN ME”
I heard about this on NPR today, and it sounds fascinating. http://www.wearesmarter.org/overview/tabid/70/Default.aspx And it also sounds like something that is made-to-order for the BT crowd. Maybe organizing a project down…
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Sears: Twin Cutter Saw
I had to walk thru Sears today, and saw this machine that looks like an angle grinder, but it is fitted with two saw blades, which will rotate in opposite…
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Wood Combination Storm Doors
I'm building four combination wood storm doors for a client; each door will have a separate screen and storm window. I could attach these inserts with simple turn buttons, but…
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Deck over a hot tub
We're about to build a second story deck for a client. He has a hot tub at ground level, which the deck will cover. he would like to protect the…
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Online tool sources besides Amazon?
Given the problems recounted with Amazon in another thread, what are the best online competitors these days? I'm not thinking of the specialty places like Lee Valley, etc. Aside from…
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Kit Wall Cabs VS. UNEVEN CEILING
Here's the situation: I've been hired to build 4 new wall cabinets with a double set of doors (i.e. top and bottom), and build new doors/drawer fronts for the old…
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15Ga Nail guns: Max Vs. Hitachi
I have an old Bostich 15ga angled finish nailer that is starting to go south, and I am shopping for a replacement. I know I could do worse than just…
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Wobble Light: rave
I have read about the Wobble Light around here for a long time. Tim Uhler was raving about his in a recent thread, and convinced me it would be worthwhile…