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  0 Thread: selling tools?
Post: selling tools?

hey guys, it’s been quite some time since i’ve ventured here. i believe i first joined in 2012? i haven’t used my tools in years and my interests are in other areas now. i’m sure you’ve read stories ...
joshua5 Woodworking Power Tools 3 1,255 02-25-2023, 06:40 PM
  0 Thread: need help with glue up Reading, PA
Post: RE: need help with glue up Reading, PA

Exactly!  that’s why I’m asking for help. Unfortunately, I’ve sold off my jointer, dust collector, etc. I really hadn’t done much wood working since having the kids. A friend asked me to make a couple...
joshua5 Woodworking 7 2,068 07-13-2021, 08:11 AM
  0 Thread: need help with glue up Reading, PA
Post: need help with glue up Reading, PA

I got rid of many tools years ago to make room for kids. I’m now making a couple of tables for a friend and I’m not satisfied with the gap in the table top dry fit. is there anyone somewhat local that...
joshua5 Woodworking 7 2,068 07-12-2021, 09:48 PM
  0 Thread: dewalt 744 table saw wrench
Post: RE: dewalt 744 table saw wrench

yes, looking for the arbor wrench for the 744, not the nut wrench. the one amazon has isn’t for the 744.  i think i’ll just buy a capri wrench (why buy another dewalt when the first was too soft and ...
joshua5 Woodworking 6 2,198 03-07-2021, 10:57 AM
  0 Thread: dewalt 744 table saw wrench
Post: RE: dewalt 744 table saw wrench

the saw came with two wrenches and the ones on ebay are the ones i don’t need. bummer!  thanks for the reply! i might measure the size and buy an alternate “thin wrench”.
joshua5 Woodworking 6 2,198 03-06-2021, 11:16 PM
  0 Thread: Walnut trees cut down, need to pick them up and store
Post: RE: Walnut trees cut down, need to pick them up an...

paint the ends with a wax sealer or paint at a minimum. i wouldn’t cover with a tarp as that will trap moisture. have done this with many walnut logs but every situation can be a little different so y...
joshua5 Woodworking 13 2,908 03-06-2021, 10:55 PM
  0 Thread: dewalt 744 table saw wrench
Post: dewalt 744 table saw wrench

i’m having a tough time finding a replacement wrench. does anyone know of a supplier? thanks for any info!
joshua5 Woodworking 6 2,198 03-06-2021, 01:57 PM
  0 Thread: drip from water heater flush valve
Post: drip from water heater flush valve

So it looks as if our 40 gallon gas water heater, which is just a little out of warrantee, now has a drip coming from the plastic flush valve.  I'm pretty sure based upon the youtube videos that this ...
joshua5 Home Improvement 11 4,962 11-04-2019, 10:27 PM
  0 Thread: finish over spray paint?
Post: finish over spray paint?

Hey guys, my son spray painted the bottom of a skateboard he made.  He knows the bottom of a board will get pretty beat up but he'd still like to cover it with a some type of protective finish.  any s...
joshua5 Finishing 1 1,470 09-02-2019, 12:36 PM
  0 Thread: need help installing wall switch in bathroom pls
Post: RE: need help installing wall switch in bathroom p...

i got it figured out. used a continuity tester thingy to figure out which black wire was hot to the existing switch and which ran out to fan. was really kinda intuitive once i followed some wires and ...
joshua5 Home Improvement 4 2,799 08-17-2019, 10:38 PM
  0 Thread: need help installing wall switch in bathroom pls
Post: RE: need help installing wall switch in bathroom p...

Robert Adams Wrote: (08-17-2019, 10:51 AM) -- I'm assuming this is not a mechanical timer.        Green is ground tie it to the other greens.       White is a neutral needed for operation of ...
joshua5 Home Improvement 4 2,799 08-17-2019, 01:49 PM
  0 Thread: need help installing wall switch in bathroom pls
Post: need help installing wall switch in bathroom pls

So in an effort to keep my kids from running the bathroom fan all night after a shower, I purchased a timer switch.  in the switch box on the wall, there is the fan switch and two other light switches...
joshua5 Home Improvement 4 2,799 08-17-2019, 10:16 AM
  0 Thread: small amount skip planed walnut and hickory for sale
Post: small amount skip planed walnut and hickory for sa...

i have a small amount of skip planed hickory and walnut.  some of it thicker than 3/4".  maybe 10-15 board feet total?  not really sure.  enough for plenty of boxes.  i also have a couple of cherry ca...
joshua5 Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,268 06-11-2019, 08:07 PM
  0 Thread: how many 4’ LED lights for 2 car garage?
Post: how many 4’ LED lights for 2 car garage?

just as the title asks. should i put in 4 or 6? wondering if 6 would be too obnoxious? needs to be bright but won’t be doing surgery. anyone have any experience? thank you!
joshua5 Home Improvement 16 10,528 06-10-2019, 02:29 PM
  0 Thread: is switching out ends of extension cord ok?
Post: is switching out ends of extension cord ok?

i’d like to move the freezer in the garage about 10’. the circuit breaker is 20 amp and dedicated to that specific outlet. i’m guessing the line to the outlet is 20 amp yellow as well. unfortunately, ...
joshua5 Home Improvement 12 7,146 06-10-2019, 01:03 AM
  0 Thread: brad nail vs. pocket hole? help please!
Post: RE: brad nail vs. pocket hole? help please!

yes, the back and bottom are 3/4" ply.
joshua5 Woodworking 21 18,469 07-17-2018, 11:30 PM
  0 Thread: brad nail vs. pocket hole? help please!
Post: brad nail vs. pocket hole? help please!

so i'm making something like this... wood-toy-chest-wood-storage-toy-shelf-toy-storage-wood-toy-bin-storage-solution-farmhouse-toy-bin-farmhouse-storage-wood-furniture (https://www.pixiedustlouisvi...
joshua5 Woodworking 21 18,469 07-17-2018, 08:43 PM
  0 Thread: handplane and finish books for sale
Post: handplane and finish books for sale

Hey guys,  I tried to sell these earlier this month and nobody was interested so I thought i'd re-post with a price drop.... I have 3 books I'd like to sell... "Making Traditional Wooden Planes...
joshua5 Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,658 04-29-2018, 09:27 AM
  0 Thread: wood plane books and finishing book for sale
Post: wood plane books and finishing book for sale

Hey guys,  I have 3 books I'd like to sell... "Making Traditional Wooden Planes" by wheelman "Understanding Wood Finishing" by flexure and "The Handplane Book" by Hack I bought these quite some...
joshua5 Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,308 04-01-2018, 01:23 PM
  0 Thread: toy chest ideas and hinges
Post: toy chest ideas and hinges

ok guys, what would you use to keep those little fingers from getting crunched?  the sugatsune or the rockler torsion hinge?  the rockler looks much easier to fasten to the box however you guys know t...
joshua5 Woodworking 6 3,955 11-23-2017, 01:23 PM

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