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  0 Thread: Circular saw guide?
Post: RE: Circular saw guide?

I have the TrueTrack system as well.  The best part of the system is the tracks line up true when extending them.  I am able to go to 12' without issue with 3 sections.  I also have their cutting tabl...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 14 2,626 01-16-2023, 01:11 PM
  0 Thread: Ridged 18 v drill - driver on sale
Post: RE: Ridged 18 v drill - driver on sale

That is a great price, just be sure to keep the Home Depot Receipt to register it for the LSA.  My experience recently with LSA was the 18v Brad Nailer that  failed.  Took it in for repair,(was not si...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 5 1,327 07-02-2022, 04:23 PM
  0 Thread: Replace 16 y/o old Heat Pump...
Post: RE: Replace 16 y/o old Heat Pump...

My system that was installed in WI is a 3 Ton Concord Lynx 18 SEER Heat Pump w/ Cased Evaporator Coil. and a Furnace Concord 70K 2stage 95% Variable Speed Gas Furnace. The Heat pump was $4575 as was ...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 20 2,367 05-10-2022, 12:48 AM
  0 Thread: Good deal on Milwaukee M12 kits
Post: RE: Good deal on Milwaukee M12 kits

Cian Wrote: (04-28-2022, 03:16 PM) -- The batteries alone are $89 for two (and this is not considering the included charger), thus the 5 tools average out to only $34 each!!. :eek: :cool: -- That is...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 3 1,256 04-28-2022, 05:22 PM
  0 Thread: I need a roof!
Post: RE: I need a roof!

I live in NW WI, we did our roof in 2020 we have a  Hip roof Rambler/Ranch with attached 2 car garage and a L shape addition. Estimate was $11,500 for materials and Labor GAF Architectural Shingles . ...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 14 5,775 02-17-2022, 12:15 AM
  0 Thread: Window Trim Gaps From Cold Weather
Post: RE: Window Trim Gaps From Cold Weather

If you are pricing windows look at triple pane.  I still get moisture on the inside with double pane that I installed 20 yrs ago. I can get the effect of triple pane by putting plastic up around the f...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 16 3,951 01-02-2022, 10:24 PM
  0 Thread: Temporary legs for extended pedestal table
Post: RE: Temporary legs for extended pedestal table

I have a table like that, In my case I do not have the leaves.  It has 2 sets of legs that tuck up underneath. The design is a board about 3" wide with a leg attached to each end  total of 4 Legs. The...
rudedan60 Woodworking 8 1,326 10-10-2021, 10:38 PM
  0 Thread: Triton Duo Dowel
Post: RE: Triton Duo Dowel

Do a search for Phil Thein, makes a nice small jig.  He also has reviewed many of the jigs out there. Their also is the pricey one Mafell 916041 Duo Dowel Jointer System 5-16mm, but that is the pric...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 17 4,164 10-07-2021, 08:53 PM
  0 Thread: building permit for ethernet cabling
Post: RE: building permit for ethernet cabling

EricU Wrote: (06-22-2021, 08:31 PM) -- I was looking at information on how to get a permit for the subpanel project I'm planning.  I was a bit surprised they want you to pull a permit to pull etherne...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 19 4,710 06-22-2021, 11:25 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?
Post: RE: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?

I upgraded to the SS PCS with 36" fence and T-Square fence.  The fence is dead on and when properly set up it has been very accurate.  I have only done a few bevel cuts, but have had no issues coming ...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 31 10,019 04-01-2021, 11:12 AM
  0 Thread: Microjig Matchfit
Post: RE: Microjig Matchfit

Bozz Wrote: (03-12-2021, 11:49 PM) -- Is the Woodcraft deal advertised?  Don’t see it on the website. -- The Woodcraft deal was last month. I did purchased it and got the Router Bit. If you need th...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 19 5,883 03-19-2021, 02:06 AM
  0 Thread: Microjig Matchfit
Post: RE: Microjig Matchfit

I picked up there new clamp pads, they tilt. These work quite well.  I did order two pack with the router bit from Wood Craft. I plan on making a crosscut sled and use them with it.  I do like the Joi...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 19 5,883 03-02-2021, 11:37 PM
  0 Thread: Coax cable tv pixelation
Post: RE: Coax cable tv pixelation

I was just experiencing this. Part of the issue is that Cell Tower 5G Frequencies are real close to the new UHF TV signals. You can buy a small filter from Channel Master for this, it has helped some....
rudedan60 Home Improvement 7 3,303 01-16-2021, 07:12 PM
  0 Thread: Dust Right by Rockler
Post: RE: Dust Right by Rockler

I use it and like it.  Mine is a slightly older one though, it doesn't have the air adjustable part. I use it with the retractable hose, occasionally it will get some dust caught in it. It does have a...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 10 3,237 01-10-2021, 03:08 PM
  0 Thread: WiFi extenders
Post: RE: WiFi extenders

JosephP Wrote: (12-23-2020, 08:20 PM) -- Several of the extenders have a LAN plug on them...if I run CAT-5 (or 6) from the router to the extender, will that work better? -- If you are able to conne...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 20 5,843 12-25-2020, 11:05 PM
  0 Thread: Which pocket hole jig?
Post: RE: Which pocket hole jig?

I have both the K4 & K5, I use both. I mainly use the K4 with my HD jig for 2x4 material.  I picked up the PC version last year before it was discontinued.  I still need to set it up, considered one o...
rudedan60 Woodworking 22 8,708 12-20-2020, 03:55 AM
  0 Thread: Running ethernet cable
Post: RE: Running ethernet cable

I just did this a few months ago, poor Wi-Fi at the other end of the house.  I decided to run more than 1 cable though, so hung some plastic PVC conduit and did a home run to a panel in the Basement n...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 15 5,071 12-04-2020, 08:46 PM
  0 Thread: toolbelt /pants problem
Post: RE: toolbelt /pants problem

I use heavy duty Perry Suspenders, they have several types the difference is they clip under the belt. My favorite are these https://www.perrysuspenders.com/online-store/Ruf-N-Tuf-Perry-Suspenders-Bla...
rudedan60 Woodworking 22 6,189 08-17-2020, 11:22 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone use a Zero Clearance Insert with Saw Stop?
Post: RE: Anyone use a Zero Clearance Insert with Saw St...

I have used one on my PCS for a few years.  It works quite well.  I have a few where I lowered the blade with the guard in place and the kick back paws dig into the surface of the insert.  This weaken...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 14 5,821 08-13-2020, 12:09 AM
  0 Thread: Desk Design questions
Post: RE: Desk Design questions

I was looking for something a little easier for this.  I purchased 2 of these tables from Home Depot https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-62-in-Adjustable-Height-Work-Bench-Table-HOLT62XDB12/301810799 Th...
rudedan60 Woodworking 8 2,479 07-28-2020, 06:21 PM

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