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  0 Thread: hairline cracks in poly rough-in tub
Post: RE: hairline cracks in poly rough-in tub

It's one big unit installed, in this case, mid-70s.  All the ones I've seen were installed during framing the house.
varkpilot Home Improvement 6 501 01-25-2024, 11:00 AM
  0 Thread: hairline cracks in poly rough-in tub
Post: hairline cracks in poly rough-in tub

all kinds of remedies in cyberspace. should I leave it to a "pro?" If so, what kind?
varkpilot Home Improvement 6 501 01-22-2024, 10:42 AM
  0 Thread: 3M color changing spackling compound
Post: 3M color changing spackling compound

It's cost isn't an issue but I'd like to know people's comments and, more particularly, any "tricks" you've learned.
varkpilot Home Improvement 5 454 12-29-2023, 02:50 PM
  0 Thread: toilet fill valve replacement
Post: toilet fill valve replacement

FLUIDMASTER 400 is ready for replacement [squeaky noise when flush] The 400 isn't on the market anymore. Do I get a 400A? Your thoughts.
varkpilot Home Improvement 1 349 12-23-2023, 03:21 PM
  0 Thread: forced hot water heating system...
Post: RE: forced hot water heating system...

THANK YOU, ALL! After hours of trouble shooting, we determined that there must be a short in the wiring. A lot of wire from basement to second floor and we had to cut "hand-size" holes in the drywal...
varkpilot Home Improvement 7 716 11-19-2023, 02:50 PM
  0 Thread: forced hot water heating system...
Post: RE: forced hot water heating system...

blackhat Wrote: (11-10-2023, 08:11 PM) -- What zone valve?  They come in normally open and normally closed. Power causes them to change position.  Be glad to help you through troubleshooting this. -...
varkpilot Home Improvement 7 716 11-12-2023, 09:11 AM
  Shocked Thread: forced hot water heating system...
Post: forced hot water heating system...

..three zones.   second floor....can't control the heat.  my voltmeter says zero when I touch the red wire/common.  shouldn't it be about 24v??  checked second floor zone valve  in basement and it'...
varkpilot Home Improvement 7 716 11-09-2023, 03:36 PM
  0 Thread: screening
Post: screening

porch screens are 3ft x 6ft,  three frames need new screens that have held up well given that it's on northside of house and NH does have a fondness for nor'easters! always used aluminum but wondere...
varkpilot Home Improvement 6 901 09-03-2023, 03:02 PM
  0 Thread: florescent lights - troubleshooting
Post: florescent lights - troubleshooting

four lights [two tubes in each] in basement, controlled by one switch. one is sporadic...sometimes the two tubes light; other times I have to turn one tube a fraction to get them on. Seems I don't n...
varkpilot Home Improvement 7 735 07-13-2023, 02:02 PM
  0 Thread: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
Post: RE: painting HITCHCOCK furniture

I used 220 sandpaper, vacuumed & dusted, an then applied this product: WATER BORN BONDING PRIMER  INSIX  STIX Then spray painted two coats. This is second time I've used this bonding primer. ...
varkpilot Home Improvement 4 908 05-28-2023, 08:29 AM
  0 Thread: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
Post: RE: painting HITCHCOCK furniture

Snipe Hunter Wrote: (04-27-2023, 06:15 PM) -- Why not finish it in brushed lacquer? Probably a more attrcative, more durable finish than spray paint. -- This will be sitting on a covered front porc...
varkpilot Home Improvement 4 908 04-29-2023, 10:17 AM
  0 Thread: painting HITCHCOCK furniture
Post: painting HITCHCOCK furniture

I suspect the black bench is finished in lacquer ???? It has the typical HITCHCOCK designs. Fine-grit sandpaper before black spray painting [seat is a light brownish-red]  ??? Better ideas for pain...
varkpilot Home Improvement 4 908 04-26-2023, 12:32 PM
  0 Thread: ice cube discharge in refrig freezer door
Post: RE: ice cube discharge in refrig freezer door

Thanks, everybody, for your input. I checked everything  that was suggested EXCEPT getting a new augur.  Family decision to forgo.  So used to opening the door to get ice cubes that the $120 didn't s...
varkpilot Home Improvement 8 1,354 04-01-2023, 02:26 PM
  0 Thread: ice cube discharge in refrig freezer door
Post: ice cube discharge in refrig freezer door

whirlpool side-by-side refrig. ice cube production inside door is fine getting cubes into a glass OUTSIDE the door...nada.....just a buzz water dispenser is fine the chute appears to be clean as m...
varkpilot Home Improvement 8 1,354 03-15-2023, 09:58 AM
  0 Thread: 1/2" DOWELL IN 1/2" HOLE
Post: 1/2" DOWELL IN 1/2" HOLE

The drill tests to 1/2" but it's a challenge getting the dowel through the 1/2" hole and pushing the dowel approx 5" to next hole. A 9/16th drill bit results in hole that's just a hair too big........
varkpilot Woodworking 12 1,936 12-16-2022, 12:59 PM
  0 Thread: PICK AX - no room for another wedge
Post: PICK AX - no room for another wedge

It's a full-size ax.....any suggestions??
varkpilot Home Improvement 4 977 11-13-2022, 07:58 AM
  0 Thread: TOTO toilet - flapper issue
Post: TOTO toilet - flapper issue

water dripping into bowl....a few drops of food coloring in tank and water in bowl picked it up bad flapper, me thinks!  drained the tank and flapper appeared to be OK.  cleaned it and the drain. ...
varkpilot Home Improvement 3 1,038 09-25-2022, 06:51 AM
  0 Thread: plumbing
Post: plumbing

TOTO toilet.....dripping water into toilet bowel. Assumed it was a flapper issue so replaced it. Not the solution....still dripping. Suggestions????
varkpilot Home Improvement 3 1,149 08-31-2022, 07:50 PM
  0 Thread: DEWALT DW618PKB plunge router
Post: RE: DEWALT DW618PKB plunge router

museumguy Wrote: (07-10-2022, 09:31 AM) -- Can you explain why you say that it cannot be adjusted in a router table? -- can't raise or lower bit.  the lever that locks motor in place is OFF
varkpilot Woodworking Power Tools 6 908 07-10-2022, 11:57 AM
  0 Thread: DEWALT DW618PKB plunge router
Post: DEWALT DW618PKB plunge router

DEWALT DW618PKB suitable for router table install???  Can't adjust height when upside down in table.  Fine when standing up.
varkpilot Woodworking Power Tools 6 908 07-09-2022, 08:34 PM

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