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  0 Thread: Staining and seal coat a deck
Post: Re: Staining and seal coat a deck

You say deck stain OR seal coat. Why not both?[br][br]Thanks,[br][br]Tommy
Chi Town Tommy Home Improvement 2 2,180 04-27-2016, 12:46 PM
  0 Thread: Staining and seal coat a deck
Post: Staining and seal coat a deck

I plan on power washing the deck prior to applying a stain and top coat seal. Will it be necessary to allow the wood to dry out for a while before I apply the stain and top seal coat?[br][br]Thanks,[...
Chi Town Tommy Home Improvement 2 2,180 04-26-2016, 12:09 PM
  0 Thread: Craftsman 22124 Replacement belt
Post: Craftsman 22124 Replacement belt

Anyone have a part number handy? Don't have manual handy and not finding it online.[br][br]Thanks,[br][br]Tommy
Chi Town Tommy Woodworking Power Tools 4 3,465 03-22-2016, 03:15 PM
  0 Thread: Venting pipe question
Post: Re: Venting pipe question

CUt the correct size hole, are you crazy???? Well actually, I would have loved if it worked out that way, but I was drilling through 13" of masonry and the vinyl siding took a hit on a cold day... ne...
Chi Town Tommy Home Improvement 4 2,703 12-10-2015, 01:50 PM
  0 Thread: Freeman vs NuMax Nailers
Post: Re: Freeman vs NuMax Nailers

Thanks for the info guys. I went with the NuMax. I know it was not much of a price difference, but I had a hard enough time justifying the cheaper NuMax. Hopefully it all works out.[br][br]TOmmy
Chi Town Tommy Woodworking Power Tools 3 4,417 12-10-2015, 01:45 PM
  0 Thread: Freeman vs NuMax Nailers
Post: Freeman vs NuMax Nailers

Looking at a 16 gauge nailer and saw these brands at Big Sky tools. I am not a pro so I don't need anything that will withstand day-in-day-out use. I think either of these would be ok for my needs. ...
Chi Town Tommy Woodworking Power Tools 3 4,417 12-05-2015, 05:22 PM
  0 Thread: Venting pipe question
Post: Venting pipe question

I installed a power vent water heater. I vented it through the wall. The last thing I have to do is put on a flange/collar on the outside wall siding. I cannot find anything that will fit over a 2"...
Chi Town Tommy Home Improvement 4 2,703 12-02-2015, 11:54 AM
  0 Thread: Power vent water heater
Post: Power vent water heater

I am looking to install a power vent water heater. I am fine with doing the gas and the copper, and PVC, but have not done any venting. [br][br]1. What are some of the codes related to doing a dire...
Chi Town Tommy Home Improvement 1 1,630 11-23-2015, 03:24 PM
  0 Thread: Method for sealing fence.
Post: Re: Method for sealing fence.

Thanks for all the replies.[br][br]Tommy
Chi Town Tommy Home Improvement 5 6,413 07-29-2015, 11:52 AM
  0 Thread: Method for sealing fence.
Post: Method for sealing fence.

I have about 125' of fence to put some water seal on. I have done the paint brush method in the past, long time gong. [br][br]It was recommended that I use a sprayer. I have a 60gal compressor so I...
Chi Town Tommy Home Improvement 5 6,413 07-24-2015, 12:36 PM
  0 Thread: Router Table
Post: Re: Router Table

tHANKS FOR THE COMMENTS. mAY JUST DO THE WORK CABINET IDEA.[br][br]tOMMY
Chi Town Tommy Woodworking Power Tools 2 3,362 07-24-2015, 12:32 PM
  0 Thread: Router Table
Post: Router Table

I have a left over slab of butcherblock from IKEA. It is about 40" by 26" I was considering using it for router table. I was thinking of taking some 1/8" by 3/4" steel bar and setting it into the b...
Chi Town Tommy Woodworking Power Tools 2 3,362 07-22-2015, 11:50 AM

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