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Forum: Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Metalworking
08-18-19, 12:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,661
Posted By rickalders

Like the others have said, cobalt is the way to...

Like the others have said, cobalt is the way to go. I bought a few Bosch cobalt bits and am still on the first one. To give you an idea of their durability I drilled lengthwise through some Grade 5...
Forum: Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Metalworking
08-17-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,661
Posted By Tolyn Ironhand

We often service pylon signs at commercial...

We often service pylon signs at commercial buildings and many cases the existing screws break off as they are so corroded. To reattach the signs we use Tek 5 screws. These will plow through 1/4"...
Forum: Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Metalworking
08-17-19, 07:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,661
Posted By Bud9051

I got the lecture years ago from a good friend...

I got the lecture years ago from a good friend that worked in our company machine shop, you need the right drill for the material you are drilling.

I didn't hear any comments about the angle of...
Forum: Welding, Brazing, Soldering and Metalworking
08-17-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,661
Posted By beelzebob

Make sure the drill bit has sharp cutting edges...

Make sure the drill bit has sharp cutting edges and is for use on steel, rotating at reasonable speed ( drill has time to cut a continuous chip) and use lots of cutting oil (reduces friction)....
Forum: Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
07-25-19, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By Marq1

I'm sure being just a basement finish vs some...

I'm sure being just a basement finish vs some type of structure made a difference, I mean how much can someone screw that up? Right!
Forum: Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
07-24-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By PJmax

Your are lucky. Permit valid for one year is...

Your are lucky. Permit valid for one year is pretty common.
Forum: Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
07-24-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By Pilot Dane

I'm surprised he signed it off as well. In my...

I'm surprised he signed it off as well. In my county you get a year from when you take out the permit. You can apply for an extension but they don't let you drag things out.
Forum: Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
07-24-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By marksr

I'm a little surprised your permit was good for...

I'm a little surprised your permit was good for that long of a time frame, especially between inspections. Some inspectors are nit pickers but many are easy to get along with, glad you got one of the...
Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
06-24-19, 03:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By steve888

You could put it on 3/4" ply and use a push-in...

You could put it on 3/4" ply and use a push-in flange. Should be easy to redo when you go to tile it.

https://www.amazon.com/CLOSET-FLANGE-SIOUX-MfrPartNo-888-GPM/dp/B000ZOK6X2
Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
06-23-19, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By PJmax

Typically the hold down bolts are attached to the...

Typically the hold down bolts are attached to the flange so at the very least the flange needs to be fastened to the subfloor. Personally.... I would stick to a wax ring. There may be a little bit of...
Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
06-23-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By Bud9051

Not a pro but they have wax-less seals that...

Not a pro but they have wax-less seals that should avoid the mess of installing and removing a wax seal. Otherwise for temporary use I see no problem. Remember, not a pro.

Bud
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
06-02-19, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Pilot Dane

All outlets serving the kitchen counters must be...

All outlets serving the kitchen counters must be GFCI protected. There is no specification as to distance from a sink or water.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
06-02-19, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Tolyn Ironhand

All kitchen counter receptacles in a dwelling are...

All kitchen counter receptacles in a dwelling are required to be GFCI protected regardless of their distance from a sink.

In other locations, GFCI protection is required for any receptacle within...
Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
06-01-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,430
Posted By guyold

A escutcheon plate for the wall .

A escutcheon plate for the wall .
Forum: Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
05-28-19, 05:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,416
Posted By Pilot Dane

I second the vote for silicone and clamps. I...

I second the vote for silicone and clamps. I would tape off the sides of your cutout so you don't get silicone on the wood. I would also consider finishing or oiling the top and cutout sides before...
Forum: Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
05-27-19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,416
Posted By XSleeper

Just silicone. Use rubbing alcohol in a spray...

Just silicone. Use rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and mist the perimeter before you attempt to clean up any silicone that squeezes out.
Forum: Carpentry, Cabinetry and Interior Woodworking
05-26-19, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,416
Posted By XSleeper

A little thicker would be better but as long as...

A little thicker would be better but as long as your router plate doesn't jump on top of the 1/8" thick material it should work.
Forum: Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing
05-20-19, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,178
Posted By Pilot Dane

Yes, it can work. But think about how you want...

Yes, it can work. But think about how you want it to look in both the up and down position.

The hinge you linked, when up will form a nice continuous surface but when folded though think of how...
Forum: Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing
05-20-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,178
Posted By Pilot Dane

It's a pretty simple process. It will come down...

It's a pretty simple process. It will come down to how fancy or complex you want to make things. You just need some hinges on the bottom side and a fold out leg or support. I might consider a...
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
05-16-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,989
Posted By XSleeper

Just go to YouTube and type in, how to scribe to...

Just go to YouTube and type in, how to scribe to an uneven wall, there is a video (not mine) that shows at around 2:00 or so the pencil/wood technique of scribing.
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
05-16-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By stickshift

I use three coats of oil based polyurethane as my...

I use three coats of oil based polyurethane as my go-to finish on just about all wood and a butcher block countertop would be no different.
Forum: Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms
05-16-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By XSleeper

If you use mineral oil, be sure it is "food...

If you use mineral oil, be sure it is "food grade". Some will heat melt/mix beeswax in with the mineral oil in a sauce pan on low heat at a 1:4 ratio. 4 oz beeswax to 16 oz mineral oil. Leaves a...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
04-30-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By PJmax

That looks like #14 wiring and it is a two gang...

That looks like #14 wiring and it is a two gang deep box. It looks like there is room for an additional two wire cable.
Forum: Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing
04-20-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By Shadeladie

Looks nice! ...

Looks nice! :thumbup:
Forum: Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing
04-20-19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By jatco

End result looks good.. Kudos.

End result looks good..
Kudos.
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