I have a radon reduction system with a GFCI on the circuit before the fan.  The GFCI is tripped and wont reset.   When I press in the reset button and let it go, I see a small greenish spark (tiny) in one of the receptacles.  All of the connections seems good.  Should i try to replace the GFCI?  I don't know whether there is a problem at the fan unit.  Or just call an electrician.

Does anyone know if he's still in business? His website is still up but seems to be broke. I need some faceplates.

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The mailman brought me another basket case this week. It is a #72 with toasty wood and some serious user mods.

I'm installing new knobs on an existing steel door, so all the holes are already there. On the edge of the door (which is fully wrapped with steel), there is already a circular hole cut, but how can I cut this material cleanly to fit the new rectangular plate for the deadbolt?
I attached a picture and you can see where I scribed a thin line representing the rectangular (rounded edges) plate.

Thanks for any tips!

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Ah fall , The sound of falling acorns as a breeze rustles the leaves inspired me to make some of my favorite quick fun projects.
some times ya just gotta go nuts.  a piece of walnut, a piece of maple and wallah, fall decorations.
top is about 2-3/8" nut about 2"
Don

Hello once again everyone I wanted a piece do do some Pyrography on and I had this piece of cherry, but now after turning this piece and seeing the fire in the grain I think I may leave it as it is. just about 15 3/4" D and less than 1" thick finish is Tung oil.

Bruce

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