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  0 Thread: bed rail hardware
Post: RE: bed rail hardware

When I built my kingsize bed twelve years ago, I considered the hardware you re looking at, but went with the bed hooks and bedlocks, also from LV.  A little more work for installation, but they have ...
BobW Woodworking 19 1,305 11-15-2023, 01:15 AM
  0 Thread: Raised panel door
Post: RE: Raised panel door

Gregor1 Wrote: (07-01-2022, 07:05 PM) -- There is a steel collar, that's it. I guess I need to get this dvd to play, or maybe contact Freud if I can. -- I have Freud raised panel bits with backcutt...
BobW Woodworking 30 4,877 07-02-2022, 01:04 AM
  0 Thread: water conditioner
Post: RE: water conditioner

When we built our house in 2011, we had an EasyWater system installed rather than a WS.  For two years it didn't seem to be doing a thing, and tested confirmed this.  Ended up putting in a Fleck water...
BobW Home Improvement 8 1,635 03-09-2022, 12:22 AM
  0 Thread: Exterior Door
Post: RE: Exterior Door

Not a door expert, but I would say that replacing your whole door to deal with this issue is rather extreme.  For a fiberglass door, I don't think there's any difference in the door itself as to which...
BobW Home Improvement 9 2,412 01-30-2022, 02:24 AM
  0 Thread: Icemaker Install
Post: RE: Icemaker Install

Is there a reason why you have to drill though the middle of a tile?  It would be much easier to drill through a grout joint.
BobW Home Improvement 11 2,394 10-10-2021, 01:07 AM
  0 Thread: Woodnet member
Post: RE: Woodnet member

2Goober Wrote: (07-28-2021, 08:09 PM) -- I'm in the market for a 15"+ bandsaw for resawing. I currently have a 14" Delta that has a 1/2hp motor and it resaws slowly. I've thought about changing the m...
BobW Woodworking 6 2,575 07-29-2021, 02:02 PM
  0 Thread: Bridgewood planer
Post: RE: Bridgewood planer

Heaalan Wrote: (04-28-2021, 02:04 PM) -- I have an old bridgewood planer model BW-12, the feed roller chain stuck and broke 2 of the sprockets . it looks like it was made or distributed by Wilke Mach...
BobW Woodworking Power Tools 4 2,380 04-28-2021, 05:26 PM
  0 Thread: Military move damage... dining table
Post: RE: Military move damage... dining table

You could get an estimate from a professional to repair it.  If the mover or insurer pays full replacement value, they will own the damaged piece.  They may or may not bother to take it.
BobW Woodworking 15 5,553 08-05-2019, 11:24 PM
  0 Thread: Used Jointer Questions
Post: RE: Used Jointer Questions

stav Wrote: (07-12-2019, 01:45 PM) -- If you get the DJ-20, you can use the difference toward an upgraded cutter head. -- +1...I love my DJ-20 with Byrd head and wouldn't trade it for the PM descri...
BobW Woodworking Power Tools 22 11,236 07-12-2019, 06:29 PM
  0 Thread: help ID a Tree
Post: RE: help ID a Tree

I guessing it's a Mulberry tree.  If you don't get berries, it could be a fruitless cultivar.
BobW Woodworking 11 5,523 07-12-2019, 06:07 PM
  0 Thread: Woodworking Equipment For Sale
Post: RE: Woodworking Equipment For Sale

Turner52 Wrote: (04-03-2019, 02:51 PM) -- In Wisconsin prices for tools in almost new condition will average 50% of new,however we are known as cheap bastages. No idea what is realistic in CA. -- J...
BobW Tool Swap N' Sell 18 11,469 04-04-2019, 12:56 AM
  0 Thread: Shop wiring Q
Post: RE: Shop wiring Q

There is probably no need unless you have tools that have 20A configured plugs.  15A outlets meet code on 20A lines.  All of the circuits in my house and shop are 20A with 15A outlets.  I have never h...
BobW Home Improvement 25 8,885 02-07-2019, 02:50 AM
  0 Thread: Help me buy a rotary tool
Post: RE: Help me buy a rotary tool

I would go with a Dremel, even if it is a used one from garage sale or flea market, because I found their product support and customer service to be excellent.  I bought mine 30 years ago, in the late...
BobW Woodworking Power Tools 19 7,665 01-20-2019, 08:56 PM
  0 Thread: Need help installing barn door... pictures
Post: RE: Need help installing barn door... pictures

How about drilling #1&2 all the way through to the inside of the wall in the closet, and then use 6" bolts fastened on the back side with nuts and fender washers.
BobW Home Improvement 16 5,485 01-19-2019, 04:21 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone use TV Trays? Pics added...
Post: RE: Anyone use TV Trays?

I have a nicer store-bought set that I bought quite a few years ago. Top from floor:  27-1/2" Legs:  29" Pivot from top:  14" I also have a couple of cheaper ones that are smaller and not as t...
BobW Woodworking 15 5,696 12-08-2018, 04:49 PM
  0 Thread: Another dead Harbor Freight tool
Post: RE: Another dead Harbor Freight tool

Did you try squirting a couple of drops of oil into it?  Could be the seals just dried up after non-use for a few years.
BobW Woodworking Power Tools 20 9,631 12-08-2018, 03:04 AM
  0 Thread: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw)
Post: RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw)

Stwood_ Wrote: (12-06-2018, 01:29 AM) -- Yes on the bosch. I have the top handle saw -- Mine is top handle too...maybe I got the number wrong...1590?
BobW Woodworking Power Tools 9 4,475 12-06-2018, 01:45 AM
  0 Thread: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw)
Post: RE: PC Model 543 Bayonet Saw(Jig saw)

I had that saw and hated it.  Ended up dumping it (at a garage sale, I think) and buying a Bosch 1591...have been a happy jigsawer ever since.  Moral:  move on.
BobW Woodworking Power Tools 9 4,475 12-06-2018, 01:19 AM
  0 Thread: Bosch Colt Router
Post: RE: Bosch Colt Router

I've never understood the utility of variable speed on a trim router like this.  The only time I use it is when spinning larger bits, which I seldom do on hand held routers, and certainly not on this ...
BobW Tool Swap N' Sell 11 5,320 11-20-2018, 08:00 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone own a Delta Model 14-650 Hollow Chisel Mortiser
Post: RE: Anyone own a Delta Model 14-650 Hollow Chisel ...

The "new" Delta still makes the 14-651.  You might look at the diagram on their parts site on Deltamachinery.com to see if that part is similar and available.
BobW Woodworking Power Tools 4 5,323 11-20-2018, 02:41 PM

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