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  0 Thread: Jet Mini Lathe 1"x42" Belt Sander
Post: RE: Jet Mini Lathe 1"x42" Belt Sander

Very clever design and nicely done !   :D
DustyDan Woodworking Power Tools 15 6,433 06-08-2022, 10:36 PM
  0 Thread: First Alert detectors
Post: RE: First Alert detectors

I had a problem with a detector going off in the middle of the night, always 3 or 4 AM :(   It turns out that a spider would occasionally walk in front of the opto sensor.  A quick removal of the c...
DustyDan Home Improvement 7 1,482 11-05-2021, 11:13 AM
  0 Thread: Flushometer problems
Post: RE: Flushometer problems

You might also check the water pressure after the regulator.  We had one on our office building go bad.  Toilets making odd noises (more than usual).  The landlord said that he had replaced the regula...
DustyDan Home Improvement 7 2,014 09-01-2021, 03:11 PM
  0 Thread: I need to sister a rafter. Am I on the right track? Updated
Post: RE: I need to sister a rafter. Am I on the right ...

It’s probably way overkill but I would sandwich a strip of plywood between the rafter and the lumber you are sistering. I’d vote for some glue as part of the sandwich.  Construction glue is amazingly ...
DustyDan Home Improvement 13 8,517 03-17-2021, 01:09 AM
  0 Thread: Non-symmetrical cabinet knobs spinning.
Post: RE: Non-symmetrical cabinet knobs spinning.

I would at least try some of those waffle washers lie these. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-Zinc-Plated-External-Tooth-Lock-Washer-18-Pieces-20551/202704603. If that doesn't help th...
DustyDan Home Improvement 6 2,210 02-23-2021, 09:31 PM
  0 Thread: Running ethernet cable
Post: RE: Running ethernet cable

I do what Robert Adams said.  The punch down works really well and a cable without a connector will fit through a much smaller hole more easily.  Just make sure to look at the package and use the same...
DustyDan Home Improvement 15 5,170 11-25-2020, 01:23 AM
  0 Thread: Any restrictions to putting an electrical outlet next to toilet?
Post: RE: Any restrictions to putting an electrical outl...

Unless it is for a bidet    :D :D :D :D My dad put one in when he was 85.  The next time I was over at the house he wanted to demonstrate it to me.  He reaches over to the wash button and the litt...
DustyDan Home Improvement 9 3,694 10-30-2020, 06:22 PM
  0 Thread: Painting my office
Post: RE: Painting my office

Grey hair on the office worker too https://forums.woodnet.net/images/graemlins/yellowbiggrin.gif  https://forums.woodnet.net/images/graemlins/yellowbiggrin.gif
DustyDan Home Improvement 14 4,327 10-14-2020, 09:48 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone used 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
Post: RE: Anyone used 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Best Buy will allow you to "recycle" up to 3 items per day.  They don't check your ID so no problem. This is California of course so your local Best Buy may be different.  I've taken in 22" profess...
DustyDan Home Improvement 25 7,352 10-08-2020, 01:58 PM
  0 Thread: Home alarm wiring
Post: RE: Home alarm wiring

The resistor should be at the door sensor (reed switch) because a crafty thief could just jumper the wires and the panel would not see a change.  Of course the thief would have to get inside to do the...
DustyDan Home Improvement 6 2,349 06-14-2020, 02:23 AM
  0 Thread: toilet hose replacement
Post: RE: toilet hose replacement

I change the hoses every 10 years, needed or not.  A flood would be devastating.  I have also heard that some insurance companies will not cover water damage from a burst hose since it is a maintenanc...
DustyDan Home Improvement 11 5,523 05-05-2020, 12:25 PM
  0 Thread: drywall primer and ceiling paint- recommendations?
Post: RE: drywall primer and ceiling paint- recommendati...

Just a little tip....you can get the primer tinted to near the final color.  That way you may get away with one coat of final color.  It costs little to nothing from the store.  Even Home Depot didn't...
DustyDan Home Improvement 10 5,540 05-05-2020, 12:19 PM
  0 Thread: Things made from scrap wood 3 guys sent us
Post: RE: Things made from scrap wood 3 guys sent us

Beautiful work :)
DustyDan Woodworking Power Tools 3 1,440 03-04-2020, 05:22 PM
  0 Thread: pipe dope on hot water heater
Post: RE: pipe dope on hot water heater

I have had unions leak before, an ocasional drip. My fix was to give it a few days and the leak creates enough corrosion to "heal" the leak.  This is only a once in  a while sort of thing. Not very...
DustyDan Home Improvement 13 12,271 01-31-2020, 12:25 PM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw Tires
Post: RE: Bandsaw Tires

I too went with urethane tires from my local Woodcraft.  After reading the instructions about the hot water I took the pan off the stove and walked carefully the 200 feet to the workshop trying not to...
DustyDan Woodworking Power Tools 23 12,969 11-19-2019, 03:15 AM
  0 Thread: homeowners hiring day workers
Post: RE: homeowners hiring day workers

My homeowners insurance specifically has coverage for "ocasional" workers.  Nice peace of mind.  Now is the mow blow and go guy considered ocasional?  He only comes by every two weeks.  It's a big gre...
DustyDan Home Improvement 10 4,630 08-02-2019, 11:38 PM
  0 Thread: HVAC R22 or R410a?
Post: RE: HVAC R22 or R410a?

It helps that you are a top notch technician   :cool:
DustyDan Home Improvement 14 5,013 05-28-2019, 06:31 PM
  0 Thread: Sampler tool chest
Post: RE: Sampler tool chest

Beautiful Work   :)  Inspirational
DustyDan Woodworking Hand Tools 11 5,368 04-24-2019, 05:11 PM
  0 Thread: Feather boards and Push sticks, oh my....
Post: RE: Feather boards and Push sticks, oh my....

Just my 2 cents but I also find the Grabber push block a game changing accessory  :D
DustyDan Woodworking Power Tools 4 2,543 01-30-2019, 04:59 PM
  0 Thread: WIFI 2door bell
Post: RE: WIFI 2door bell

I don't think you will find a wifi doorbell that doesn't include a video camera/motion detector. We have the Ring doorbell and it works great.  You can use the existing wires to keep it charged of ...
DustyDan Home Improvement 1 1,775 12-27-2018, 06:19 PM

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