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  0 Thread: To Backroll or Not to Backroll Spanish Lace Stucco
Post: To Backroll or Not to Backroll Spanish Lace Stucco

In talking to contractors about painting our house here in Tucson, one in particular indicated that he did not want to backroll. He prefers a thorough first coat spraying in both horizontal and vertic...
Fix2Relax Home Improvement 2 991 10-27-2021, 03:57 PM
  0 Thread: Makita MAC2400 Parts Unit Pickup--Tucson
Post: Makita MAC2400 Parts Unit Pickup--Tucson

I have a Makita MAC2400 compressor, ten years old.  Discovered pinhole leak in bottom of lower tank, otherwise perfect condition, never left workshop.  LOML says buy a new one.  If anyone near Tucson ...
Fix2Relax Tool Swap N' Sell 0 986 07-24-2018, 04:24 PM
  0 Thread: Bosch 1617 Bearing Retainer Nut Removal
Post: Bosch 1617 Bearing Retainer Nut Removal

Trying to replace the motor housing on a Bosch 1617 and having a problem removing the thin nut that holds the bottom bearing in place and is threaded to the shaft.  The nut has two flats (24 mm) and t...
Fix2Relax Woodworking Power Tools 2 3,556 01-15-2018, 07:16 PM
  0 Thread: Putting Copper Caps on Redwood 4x4's--Adhesive or Screws or Both
Post: Putting Copper Caps on Redwood 4x4's--Adhesive or ...

I have several redwood 4x4's that need to be capped. Wife ordered solid copper pyramid caps but I am wondering whether I should seal them on the post with adhesive or just screw them on. I know that...
Fix2Relax Home Improvement 6 4,804 02-25-2016, 06:37 PM
  0 Thread: Setting Posts in Concrete vs. Gravel vs. Expanding Foam
Post: Re: Setting Posts in Concrete vs. Gravel vs. Expan...

Thanks for the input. These screens are 3 foot by 6 foot rusted steel panels with laser cut designs so they are not solid panels. They will be framed in wood and mounted horizontally, about a foot o...
Fix2Relax Home Improvement 5 34,959 02-02-2016, 03:22 PM
  0 Thread: Setting Posts in Concrete vs. Gravel vs. Expanding Foam
Post: Setting Posts in Concrete vs. Gravel vs. Expanding...

I have six 4x4 redwood posts that need to be anchored to support privacy screens. Holes are dug and are about 12 inches diameter, 30 inches deep. Post will be about 5 feet above ground (2.5 feet bur...
Fix2Relax Home Improvement 5 34,959 02-01-2016, 01:08 PM

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