Discussion Forum
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Plywood ceiling?
Greetings, I plan to use thin plywood (1/4" or so) in ceiling some garage bays in an outbuilding. Can I get by using my 16-gauge finish nailer to attach the…
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Table saw safety?
Greetings, I was watching This Old House last night and have a question about table saw safety. The show is the 4th or 5th dealing with a brownstone in NYC.…
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Makita 1013 miter saw deal
Greetings, I was killing some time at my local Home Depot (Seneca SC) this morning when I saw Makita's 1013 SCMS marked down to $399 from $499. That's a great…
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How did he do that?
Greetings, My dad paneled the mudroom in my parents' house with plywood. In painting the mudroom, I did not see (or feel) any of the plywood joints. The space is…
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Shopmate belt sander?
Greetings, I inherited a Shopmate belt sander (4" * 21.75") from my dad. I'm guessing that the sander dates from the 1950s or 1960s. I'm curious about the Shopmate brand.…
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extension cord wire size?
In cleaning out my garage, I discovered a long lost 50' extension cord. I can't remember whether it's 14 or 16 gauge. Is there anyway I can determine the gauge?…
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paint and carpenter bees
Greetings. I am redoing a small shed addition (12' by 20') to an outbuilding. The old framing members were riddled with carpenter bee tunnels. I have read (and observed) that…