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  0 Thread: DC South of Boston
Post: DC South of Boston

An awesome dust collector for a home workshop - 800 CFM of suction. Shop Fox 1 HP - Powerful enough to handle a tablesaw, jointer, or planer. Single phase for standard household outlet. It is has b...
pjohnson Tool Swap N' Sell 0 363 09-18-2023, 12:19 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 073
Post: Powermatic 073

Does anyone have the specs or owners manual for a Powermatic 073 Dust Collector? Google searches have provided minimal results due to the age of the machine. Thank you!!
pjohnson Woodworking Power Tools 1 834 09-15-2023, 07:50 PM
  0 Thread: sizing cabinet for double wall oven
Post: RE: sizing cabinet for double wall oven

mound Wrote: (09-03-2021, 06:09 AM) -- Interesting.  So it's just a trim piece at the bottom to close any gap? -- Correct
pjohnson Woodworking 9 3,010 09-09-2021, 08:45 AM
  0 Thread: what is it called.
Post: RE: what is it called.

Back Flow Preventer You can purchase them at the big box stores. Who installs is based on your skillset and the type of plumbing. If your drain line is PVC and not cast iron it is an easier instal...
pjohnson Home Improvement 5 1,953 09-02-2021, 09:34 PM
  0 Thread: sizing cabinet for double wall oven
Post: RE: sizing cabinet for double wall oven

I just replaced a double oven with a single. As the previous post stated the bottom does not overlap. The side is very small. i am happy top post a picture if that would be helpful.
pjohnson Woodworking 9 3,010 09-02-2021, 09:25 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw extension
Post: RE: Tablesaw extension

Installed and ready to go. It added 48” after the blade.
pjohnson Woodworking 7 1,646 01-18-2021, 07:52 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw extension
Post: RE: Tablesaw extension

Complete. Added 48” after the blade
pjohnson Woodworking 7 1,646 01-18-2021, 05:42 PM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw extension
Post: Tablesaw extension

On my to do list for many years has been an extension table for my saw. I finally got around to putting it together. The extension will bolt to existing holes in my fence and butt up against my ou...
pjohnson Woodworking 7 1,646 01-18-2021, 11:50 AM
  0 Thread: ROS-shop vac hose?
Post: RE: ROS-shop vac hose?

I have had good luck with the vacuum hose from the rigid car detailing kit. Light weight and impossible to kink.
pjohnson Woodworking Power Tools 17 6,867 02-14-2020, 09:40 PM
  0 Thread: Air Filter
Post: Air Filter

Good evening folks I am in the market for an air filter. My needs are at least 750cfm. Jet has somewhat cornered the market and that was my initial go to product. I have read mixed reviews about is...
pjohnson Woodworking 7 3,594 01-07-2020, 09:17 PM
  0 Thread: Heating Oil Consumption
Post: RE: Heating Oil Consumption

Fair question Two reasons: Curiousity of the capability and my shop is in the basement, so I keep the heat set to 60. One half of the basement is poured concrete. The other half is a dirt floor wi...
pjohnson Home Improvement 5 2,363 02-10-2019, 10:33 PM
  0 Thread: Heating Oil Consumption
Post: Heating Oil Consumption

I have a bederus boiler with 4 zones. The boiler fires 3 heating zones and a hot water tank. Is there any way to tell which zone is calling for the most heat?
pjohnson Home Improvement 5 2,363 02-10-2019, 08:48 AM
  0 Thread: Circuit tracing help
Post: RE: Circuit tracing help

I have a similar problem in my home (an antique). Although i have not traced them all yet, my approach has been to determine the breaker amp 15 or 20. Then think about local electrical code. Is there ...
pjohnson Home Improvement 18 5,913 02-10-2019, 08:44 AM
  0 Thread: Which Snowblower?
Post: RE: Which Snowblower?

You got a bunch of great advice. I would add one more to the list and my preferences: 1 - Simplicity - Oldest snow blower manufacturer in the country. I have a 14hp that throws snow a country mile...
pjohnson Home Improvement 67 38,173 01-20-2018, 11:32 PM
  0 Thread: 1750 Antique Cape
Post: RE: 1750 Antique Cape

The 4th episode of the Dining Room makeover is posted on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RSoby0Aoog I am using a great product called "plaster magic" ... There is no sponsorship for my...
pjohnson Home Improvement 9 5,265 01-20-2018, 11:21 PM
  0 Thread: 1750 Antique Cape
Post: RE: 1750 Antique Cape

Oh we have had some problems ... most known/discovered during the purchase process and some surprises. The worst one so far was the well pump that was incorrectly wired for an auxiliary generator plu...
pjohnson Home Improvement 9 5,265 01-02-2018, 09:28 PM
  0 Thread: A New Years - What are you planning on doing this year?
Post: RE: A New Years - What are you planning on doing t...

This winter - work on our new home ... Antique Cape. It will be a combo of home projects and some shop projects (radiator cover, shutters, etc) See post from other forum ... https://forums.woodnet.ne...
pjohnson Woodworking 115 51,848 01-01-2018, 05:49 PM
  0 Thread: 1750 Antique Cape
Post: RE: 1750 Antique Cape

Al Great question...either one works. I found the trick is the angle of the blade. The walls were left with few if any gouges from the scraper. The blade is not fresh so it is lacking the super sh...
pjohnson Home Improvement 9 5,265 01-01-2018, 12:33 PM
  0 Thread: 1750 Antique Cape
Post: RE: 1750 Antique Cape

It is in good shape. The prior owners lovingly cared for the property. Most of the interior work is cosmetic. It is my first foray with horse hair plaster so the repairs are a learning experience. ...
pjohnson Home Improvement 9 5,265 01-01-2018, 09:27 AM
  0 Thread: Can't get my dado stack to the right dimension.
Post: RE: Can't get my dado stack to the right dimension...

Couple of suggestions that worked for me: - Playing cards - thick glossed cardboard (think oj carton) - number you dado cutters and shims - keep a record of what combination you used for all cuts, ...
pjohnson Woodworking Power Tools 29 13,917 12-31-2017, 09:36 PM

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