Discussion Forum
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Roof framing saws (for dieselpig
Saw this (hah, hah) on craigslist. Not really my thing, and I don't have space for more tools that I probably wouldn't use, but I do like seeing old purpose…
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interviewing employer/employee
I'm coming at this from the employee screening out employers, but I'm interested in the other direction too. What questions do you ask or things do you look for to…
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pocket door toggle lock
I know someone here posted a link to a different type of pocket door lock a while back- It was a simple, mortised in toggling latch, set right by the…
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Got any old chisels laying around?
I've got a need for a few framing or mortise chisels, since I find myself doing a little bit of timber framing now. Already bent the neck of one of…
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Unusual window install details needed
Ok, I could use a little help from the flashing gurus- I'm looking at an unusual set of plans for a remodel, architect's own house. I'm the low man on…
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Phase Change Wallboard
I heard of this at a green building conference today. First time I'd ever heard of it, and it's apparently not available in the U.S. yet. Supposedly it will be…
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polyurethane caulk and vycor?
I heard something today about polyurethane caulk (sikaflex) and vycor not getting along together, like the solvent in the poly caulk would melt the bituthane. Anyone else heard of this? …
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Mystery entryway latch
Well it's not much of a mystery really, it's just frustrating me. I've got one of these: View Image It's an antique entryway set that has been on the front…
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sanding wood floors
I've used both types of machines, and they each have their place. If you're just sanding some old finish off of floors in decent shape, the orbital type will work…
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PL Premium
Is there any way to keep this stuff from oozing everywhere for 10 minutes after I use it everytime? I release the plunger, the glue just keeps coming. Not a…