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Forum: Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing
01-24-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 222
Posted By cwbuff

A 24T blade is probably the most common table saw...

A 24T blade is probably the most common table saw blade. DeWalt makes a 32T general purpose blade that might give you a better cut.

My opinion is that the table saw becomes most dangerous when you...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
01-20-21, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 208
Posted By cwbuff

Clopay makes them. I ordered them through HD. ...

Clopay makes them. I ordered them through HD. You can see them on their web page.
Forum: Residential & Commercial Security Devices - Door Knobs, Locks, Keys & Dead Bolts
01-17-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 247
Posted By cwbuff

My 25 y/o Schlage deadbolt was very hard to...

My 25 y/o Schlage deadbolt was very hard to operate but only when the door was closed. The door jambs were just slightly out of square and were causing the deadbolt to drag on the striker plate. I...
Forum: Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
01-16-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By cwbuff

I think a whole house filter is a must to keep...

I think a whole house filter is a must to keep sand and grit out of valves and faucets. I have an AP102, 2 cartridge filter that is more than 30 years old. The filters are relatively inexpensive and...
Forum: Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening
01-13-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 362
Posted By cwbuff

I have to "wiggle" mine a bit to get the pin to...

I have to "wiggle" mine a bit to get the pin to pull out.
Forum: Closets and Home Organization
12-23-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 219
Posted By cwbuff

If they are stored in a closet try hanging some...

If they are stored in a closet try hanging some Damp Rid. We use it in a basement store room and it works well. https://damprid.com/which-damprid-is-right-for-you/?location=closet
Forum: Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening
12-19-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 365
Posted By cwbuff

The work pieces shown in the pics are all trim...

The work pieces shown in the pics are all trim pieces. If that is what the saw id primarily used for a 40 or 60 tooth blade is probably the better choice.
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
12-17-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 408
Posted By cwbuff

I don't have an answer for you but I think I...

I don't have an answer for you but I think I would rely on the installers. To my unqualified eye it looks like the glass is properly supported.
Forum: Home Entertainment Center: TVs, Stereos, VCRs, DVDs/BluRay and Media Players
12-15-20, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 429
Posted By cwbuff

Marksr, Your comment about the temp of your Roku...

Marksr, Your comment about the temp of your Roku jogged my memory. Mine went from normally barely warm to hot to the touch when it failed.
Forum: Gardening and Horticulture
12-08-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By cwbuff

I cut them back every fall to within an inch or...

I cut them back every fall to within an inch or two above the ground.
Forum: Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
12-06-20, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 195
Posted By cwbuff

Hav A Hart traps are reliable and humane....

Hav A Hart traps are reliable and humane. https://www.havahart.com/how-to-trap-raccoons
Forum: Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening
11-23-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 377
Posted By cwbuff

I would not buy a nailer if you don't think you...

I would not buy a nailer if you don't think you will have a further use for it. I would go old school and use a hammer and ring nails.
Besides, pounding nails with a hammer can be very therapeutic.
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
10-25-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 341
Posted By cwbuff

I have to disagree? When I built my wood shop I...

I have to disagree? When I built my wood shop I was given some kitchen cabinets for tool storage which I refurbished and cut to fit. I did it with a circular saw which is a lot easier than cutting a...
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
10-24-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 341
Posted By cwbuff

I agree that 2 cabinets make the most sense and...

I agree that 2 cabinets make the most sense and is the easiest solution, but a cabinet is nothing more than a box with a face frame and a door. Depending on your cabinets, your available tools and...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-19-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 296
Posted By cwbuff

I just took delivery on a Cub Cadet 3 stage snow...

I just took delivery on a Cub Cadet 3 stage snow blower. This is my 2nd 3 stage machine. I recommend a 3 stage snow blower if you get packed snow plow mounds at the end of your drive. If not a 2...
Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
10-19-20, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By cwbuff

I noticed the same thing. It almost looks like...

I noticed the same thing. It almost looks like ABS particles like what you get when you hand saw a piece of pipe although I don't know how it would end up in a toilet tank.

What do the particles...
Forum: Pets, Wild and Farm Animals
10-18-20, 08:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,900
Posted By cwbuff

Be sure to let us know when the APBT freaks out...

Be sure to let us know when the APBT freaks out and eats some kid's face.
Forum: Sewing, Quilting and Needlework
10-18-20, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 313
Posted By cwbuff

I've had good luck using a piece of wire like a...

I've had good luck using a piece of wire like a scrap conductor from romex to push through the string channel.
Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
10-11-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By cwbuff

if the shower is draining OK but gurgling when...

if the shower is draining OK but gurgling when other fixtures are being used, look at the house vent system. If the trap is dry pour in some water and start using fixtures throughout the house to see...
Forum: Bricks, Masonry, Cinder Block, Paving & Walking Stones, Asphalt and Concrete
10-10-20, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 318
Posted By cwbuff

Look into topping mixes. A year ago I was looking...

Look into topping mixes. A year ago I was looking at options to repair a damaged slab. One of the things I looked at was using a topping mix for an overlay. We decided to go in a different direction...
Forum: Garages, Garage Door Openers, Work Shops & Sheds, Breezeways and Carports
09-22-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 591
Posted By cwbuff

I did a quick look on line and a control board...

I did a quick look on line and a control board for a Python GDO sells for $75. If you don't know why the board fried then you are taking a chance on frying the new one.
I installed two belt drive...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
09-05-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By cwbuff

Here are some pictures of the wire that was under...

Here are some pictures of the wire that was under the metal staple. I pounded these staples about as hard as I could with a 16 oz hammer. What appears to be exposed conductor on the white wire is...
Forum: Indoor and Outdoor Animal Control
09-03-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 503
Posted By cwbuff

" . . . or anything else that might work to keep...

" . . . or anything else that might work to keep squirrels from climbing a hickory tree and eating/knocking down the nuts?"

Pellet gun. Safe, reasonably effective and fairly accurate.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
09-03-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 485
Posted By cwbuff

A very interesting topic. Anyone who has...

A very interesting topic. Anyone who has installed staples has probably missed the staple and hit the cable and left wondering if you caused any damage. After reading some conflicting stuff on the...
Forum: Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
08-22-20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 345
Posted By cwbuff

How big of a lizard - Kimodo dragon size, Iguana...

How big of a lizard - Kimodo dragon size, Iguana or Gheko?
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