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Well, it's been a while because the work was taking a huge toll on my crappy spine. But I answered my own question about the Thompson Sealant by pouring the remaining amount back into the original can...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 04-04-2017, 04:20 PM
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Steve - Thanks and excellent logic. I am constantly teaching my clients the importance of encryption of their passwords and to stop using, "12345" and "password." I'm sorry to hear that a great place ...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-30-2017, 05:21 PM
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Thanks, Alan. But I did that with my first post. Just after my post earlier this afternoon, I went into my account and it displays the correct email address, but tells me my account hasn't been activa...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-30-2017, 03:32 PM
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I forgot one thing - I am not receiving any email notices from the site. As I usually do, I opt-in to be notified right away if there is a reply to a post of mine. I've been coming back here just to c...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-30-2017, 02:41 PM
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3/30/2017 Thank you all for your advice. I guess that even at my "advanced" age, while there are a few topics I know well and am extremely comfortable, I'm not too old or proud to ask for help when I...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-30-2017, 02:25 PM
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I've removed the stripped screw and am ready to proceed, but...... When I went to HD, they did not have the 1 5/8" or 3" Timberlock screws. The gentleman suggested "Grip Right" Outdoor Flat-Head Scre...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-27-2017, 02:34 PM
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Thanks, Ray. That's was I was thinking about. And thank goodness, I have a half-dozen different vice grips so that this repair does not require a trip to HD!! Steve
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-25-2017, 01:14 PM
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Arlin - Thank you very much for your advice and warm welcome. I followed through with the advice that most agreed with and I purchased Gorilla Glue, the Timberlock screws and the brackets. Just one "...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-25-2017, 11:10 AM
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As a former firefighter, here's my "stamp of approval." Kids will love it. Well done and thanks for sharing! Steve
ssg978 Woodworking 11 5,219 03-25-2017, 10:58 AM
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Thank you all very much, both for your welcome and your advice. A couple went way above my pay-grade for an old fart like me. but I've taken the notes and am headed back to HD to return the Kreg Mini ...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-20-2017, 01:44 PM
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Hi, Over the years, I've found "ways" to use wood pieces; not necessarily the right way! This time, I figured I would be better off by finding a friendly forum and ask for for help. So, here I am. ...
ssg978 Woodworking 32 27,681 03-19-2017, 03:12 PM

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