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  0 Thread: Powermatic Drill Press Motor - PM2800 $100 Local Pickup
Post: Powermatic Drill Press Motor - PM2800 $100 Local P...

I have a low hour PM drill press motor. Guy threw it in on a deal many years ago when I bought a DC from him to close the sale. Never found a use fof the motor. My zip is 60462. The shaft is rusty ...
mbg Tool Swap N' Sell 1 451 12-01-2022, 02:00 PM
  0 Thread: Drill Press Table
Post: RE: Drill Press Table

Derek Cohen Wrote: (01-13-2021, 08:15 AM) -- I posted a few pictures of mine earlier in the thread. Here is the build article:     http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Powered%20Tools%20and%20Machinery/Build...
mbg Woodworking Power Tools 29 7,326 01-14-2021, 03:29 PM
  0 Thread: Drill Press Table
Post: RE: Drill Press Table

I just ordered a Nova Voyager after having a 15” Ridgid for more than 15 years. I want to make or buy a new table. My head turned when I saw the Woodpeckers DP-PRO. Initially sticker shock when I saw ...
mbg Woodworking Power Tools 29 7,326 01-10-2021, 04:32 PM
  0 Thread: GFCI Dropping When Load Removed
Post: GFCI Dropping When Load Removed

We have had a hot tub (guess they call them spas now) since around 2009 or 2010. I had to replace the GFCI breakers in 2011 do to a wire being slightly loose in the main panel - my error, found out la...
mbg Home Improvement 2 1,076 05-24-2020, 09:28 AM
  0 Thread: Baby Crib Challenge
Post: RE: Baby Crib Challenge

I made one based on Wood magazines plans for a three way crib. Looks similar to Ed's. Good excuse to purchase a Domino jointer - that's what I used to mortise the slats. Look for a crib bed frame f...
mbg Woodworking 18 8,043 03-01-2020, 10:03 AM
  0 Thread: Threaded Inserts for Beer Tap Handles
Post: RE: Threaded Inserts for Beer Tap Handles

With inserts I have had best luck inserting them chucking up a piece of all-thread in the DP and double nutting the insert so it stays still. Then just turn the chuck by hand. Mike
mbg Woodturning 5 3,101 10-15-2019, 09:09 AM
  0 Thread: Track saw dilemma: Festool vs Makita
Post: RE: Track saw dilemma: Festool vs Makita

For ripping (96") sheet goods I haven't found anything as accurate and fast as the Eurekazone Universal Edge Guide (UEG). I use to have all Eurekazone but recently replaced it with a cordless Makita a...
mbg Woodworking Power Tools 25 24,547 04-02-2019, 02:12 PM
  0 Thread: Anther Track circular saw
Post: RE: Anther Track circular saw

I had Eurezkzone components for years (just recently switched to Makita and Festool). The EZ inventor Dino was always promising to come out with a front plunging saw due to safety plus the table has f...
mbg Woodworking Power Tools 25 10,642 02-13-2019, 03:55 PM
  0 Thread: Touch or Touchless Kitchen Faucets ?
Post: RE: Touch or Touchless Kitchen Faucets ?

FS7 Wrote: (01-03-2019, 09:45 AM) -- I don't have one, but we spend a fair amount of time with family and friends and it seems like everybody has them now. The only way it's "touchless" is if you ...
mbg Home Improvement 7 3,258 01-03-2019, 11:02 AM
  0 Thread: Touch or Touchless Kitchen Faucets ?
Post: Touch or Touchless Kitchen Faucets ?

Need to replace our kitchen faucet. I'm a gadget guy but yesterday I talked my wife out of these auto-controlled faucets and bought a pure mechanical one (not installed yet). Now I'm having second tho...
mbg Home Improvement 7 3,258 01-03-2019, 09:30 AM
  0 Thread: Stinky Subject
Post: RE: Stinky Subject

Thanks for all the comments. Think I may bring this toilet back - definitely under performs our other low volume toilet. Menards did have another American Standard model that didn't suck down as many ...
mbg Home Improvement 16 5,378 12-09-2018, 10:18 AM
  0 Thread: Stinky Subject
Post: Stinky Subject

My house is about 30 years old. Not happily I had to replaced one of our old style 3-4 gal/flush toilets with a 1.6 gal/flush. Took little while to get used to it (double flushes and all) and it still...
mbg Home Improvement 16 5,378 12-07-2018, 11:21 AM
  0 Thread: Tiling Question
Post: RE: Tiling Question

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, mixing is probably what you are supposed to do - doubt someone would have a job to have 6-tiles in a row everywhere. These are not for the floor. Too much stuff on cab...
mbg Home Improvement 4 2,408 10-24-2018, 08:54 AM
  0 Thread: Tiling Question
Post: Tiling Question

My wife picked this sort of wood looking porcelain tile. Some are mosaic, 8x48 planks, and 12x24. I was starting to mark the 12x24's and noticed the pattern could be matched with the six tiles in the ...
mbg Home Improvement 4 2,408 10-23-2018, 08:55 PM
  0 Thread: Makita BL1850B2DC2 Two 5.0 Ah 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and Dual Port Charger
Post: Makita BL1850B2DC2 Two 5.0 Ah 18V LXT Lithium-Ion ...

These are new and never used. Got these with a saw kit I bought and already have enough batteries. $150 pick-up (zip - 60462 SW burbs of Chicago) Thanks, Mike
mbg Tool Swap N' Sell 0 930 09-01-2018, 11:42 AM
  0 Thread: Leigh RTJ400 dovetail jig
Post: RE: Leigh RTJ400 dovetail jig

Dan in Louisiana Wrote: (08-26-2018, 07:13 PM) -- Tony, Why are you selling it?  I am considering it, but have a lot of reservations about it.  First being cost, second being safety since every video...
mbg Tool Swap N' Sell 9 4,617 08-28-2018, 07:55 AM
  0 Thread: Mowers. Who’s gone electric?
Post: RE: Mowers. Who’s gone electric?

bennybmn Wrote: (08-27-2018, 12:16 PM) -- The battery definitely fits, at least according to the internet lol. If I get the self propelled mower it comes with a 7 amp-hour battery, I think the one th...
mbg Home Improvement 23 10,376 08-27-2018, 01:25 PM
  0 Thread: Wet Tile Saw Blade Suggestion
Post: Wet Tile Saw Blade Suggestion

I bought a used Ridgid 10" wet tile saw. The blade seems decent but I'm cutting porcelain tile and looking for a new blade. There are so many brands out there it's confusing. Any suggestions welcomed....
mbg Home Improvement 2 1,940 08-25-2018, 06:59 PM
  0 Thread: Master 3/4 Bath Remodel
Post: RE: Master 3/4 Bath Remodel

Mr_Mike Wrote: (07-19-2018, 10:09 AM) -- You are going to put 2x4 ft tiles on the diagonal in the shower? No, the 2'x4' tiles already have a diagonal pattern printed on them. They go on square to the...
mbg Home Improvement 7 3,974 07-19-2018, 04:31 PM
  0 Thread: Master 3/4 Bath Remodel
Post: RE: Master 1/2 Bath Remodel

Cooler Wrote: (07-19-2018, 09:34 AM) -- But you step out of the shower with wet feet.  So smaller tiles will be safer.  Or larger tiles with some texture.  12" x 12"  polished granite would be a haza...
mbg Home Improvement 7 3,974 07-19-2018, 04:29 PM

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