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  0 Thread: Aniline Dye and Glue
Post: RE: Aniline Dye and Glue

jteneyck Wrote: (03-12-2024, 02:56 PM) -- The dye will not effect glue up, but Willyou is right to worry about glue up of dyed wood that has not been sealed.  The glue will give the same problems it ...
Roly Finishing 4 189 03-12-2024, 04:13 PM
  0 Thread: Old House Electrical
Post: RE: Old House Electrical

Willyou Wrote: (03-09-2024, 03:36 PM) -- Thanks. That is kinda what I thought. I've asked him to look for any gfci's on those circuits with the new 3 prong outlets. Grounded system is best; understoo...
Roly Home Improvement 14 452 03-09-2024, 06:10 PM
  0 Thread: Old House Electrical
Post: RE: Old House Electrical

Willyou Wrote: (03-09-2024, 11:59 AM) -- I understand that a series of outlets can be protected by a single gfci outlet if the gfci is the first in line from the main breaker. Does what you said abov...
Roly Home Improvement 14 452 03-09-2024, 03:06 PM
  0 Thread: Old House Electrical
Post: RE: Old House Electrical

JosephP Wrote: (03-07-2024, 08:37 PM) -- Pretty sure GFCI with no ground wire will still trip if overloaded.  I recall reading it will proteta person but probably not equipment. Is there any way t...
Roly Home Improvement 14 452 03-08-2024, 07:02 AM
  0 Thread: Stinky sink
Post: RE: Stinky sink

KC Wrote: (03-04-2024, 02:13 PM) -- Removed stopper, stuck the bottle down there and cleaned with baking soda, then gave it another baking soda/vinegar treatment.  Still stinky.  I guess I'll take th...
Roly Home Improvement 20 665 03-04-2024, 06:31 PM
  0 Thread: Clogged Sink Drain
Post: RE: Clogged Sink Drain

crokett™ Wrote: (03-03-2024, 06:24 PM) -- I was wondering about that but was trying to wrap my head around the venting issue.  In theory the studor vents vent the sinks,   Unless it's that the clog i...
Roly Home Improvement 7 447 03-03-2024, 06:57 PM
  0 Thread: Clogged Sink Drain
Post: RE: Clogged Sink Drain

crokett™ Wrote: (03-02-2024, 09:15 PM) -- Without the stopper in same thing behavior.  The stoppers are ones that you push down on the stopper to close them, then push again and they pop back up.  Ho...
Roly Home Improvement 7 447 03-03-2024, 11:36 AM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

blackhat Wrote: (02-29-2024, 09:56 PM) -- Make your own. Clear vinyl or Tygon tube. The replacement hose ends at most of the local big box stores are solid brass. -- You can also get plastic hose e...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,351 03-01-2024, 08:05 AM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-28-2024, 04:33 PM) -- the nuts are magnetic as are the rest of the metal fittings. They have some type of plating on them. I will be using them to flush tankless HWH. I nor...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,351 02-28-2024, 05:13 PM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-28-2024, 01:15 PM) -- The hoses arrived today and unless they invented magnetic brass they are not brass! Back to square one. -- I believe it said the inserts are stainle...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,351 02-28-2024, 02:35 PM
  0 Thread: Interior vs exterior tile
Post: RE: Interior vs exterior tile

EatenByLimestone Wrote: (02-22-2024, 09:14 PM) -- Is there any real difference between interior and exterior tile? We’re looking at redoing the exterior entryway to the house. The wife likes some int...
Roly Home Improvement 4 311 02-22-2024, 09:41 PM
  0 Thread: Shoot bolt question
Post: RE: Shoot bolt question

Marc Wrote: (02-22-2024, 11:27 AM) -- Hey guys, it's been a real long time since I've been here.  I hope I'm using the correct term for the parts... I have french doors and one has the shoot bolt ...
Roly Home Improvement 5 414 02-22-2024, 04:21 PM
  0 Thread: Leaking Toilet Shut-off Valve--Threaded Replacement?
Post: RE: Leaking Toilet Shut-off Valve--Threaded Replac...

grwold Wrote: (02-21-2024, 03:33 PM) -- Next time I'm back there, I'll have some tools with me to check it out properly, including to clean off the oxidation and to measure the diameter.  Pretty sure...
Roly Home Improvement 6 312 02-21-2024, 04:00 PM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-21-2024, 07:16 AM) -- I agree you get what you pay for. Can you provide a link for the one you referenced above. -- Link (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KWX7FR/ref=sspa_dk...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,351 02-21-2024, 09:05 AM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-20-2024, 09:48 PM) -- The reason for no SS braiding is they seem to fail more often. I have a few rentals and tenants that use them have more problems, also one of my insur...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,351 02-21-2024, 06:58 AM
  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-20-2024, 03:34 PM) -- Does anyone know where to get washing machine hoses with solid brass fittings ? I would also prefer NO stainless steel braiding on the hose. -- Amaz...
Roly Home Improvement 28 1,351 02-20-2024, 05:14 PM
  0 Thread: refinishing water rings on nightstand Pix added !!
Post: RE: refinishing water rings on nightstand Pix adde...

Wild Turkey Wrote: (02-13-2024, 11:42 AM) -- third try's a charm:rolleyes: Link in OP works for me and should work for you. Here's hoping!:winkgrin: -- It is working !      Roly
Roly Finishing 13 638 02-13-2024, 11:57 AM
  0 Thread: Water heater TP valve leaking
Post: RE: Water heater TP valve leaking

CEPenworks Wrote: (02-11-2024, 10:30 AM) -- The house is 20 years old and has a good ball valve where is comes in the house. I do find it interesting that if I turn the adjusting screw way out it...
Roly Home Improvement 20 1,208 02-11-2024, 11:58 AM
  0 Thread: Does anyone know if epoxy can be used for
Post: RE: Does anyone know if epoxy can be used for

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (02-08-2024, 12:09 AM) -- drinking cups? I have used casting epoxy for vases to waterproof them but nothing says NO about coating inside of a cup with it. -- Ask the manuf...
Roly Woodturning 4 464 02-09-2024, 05:25 PM
  0 Thread: Squeaky Leeson Motor
Post: RE: Squeaky Leeson Motor

DogwoodTales Wrote: (02-07-2024, 09:03 PM) -- This is a 5hp Leeson motor that is used to turn the 14” material movement impeller on my cyclone dust collector. It made this squeaking noise for years ...
Roly Woodworking Power Tools 2 363 02-07-2024, 09:26 PM

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