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  0 Thread: Washing Machine Hoses
Post: RE: Washing Machine Hoses

TheCabinetmaker Wrote: (02-21-2024, 07:16 AM) -- I agree you get what you pay for. Can you provide a link for the one you referenced above. -- I changed over to stainless steel hoses a few years ag...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 28 1,726 02-21-2024, 07:38 AM
  0 Thread: Cordless Nailer Recommendations?
Post: RE: Cordless Nailer Recommendations?

Milwaukee all the way.
woodworker501 Woodworking Power Tools 13 1,544 01-04-2024, 07:14 AM
  0 Thread: Log splitter- gas vs electric
Post: RE: Log splitter- gas vs electric

Nothing is going to beat a gas engine. Plus, the longer the cord to the electric motor the more wattage you lose. As for tons, if you are splitting a lot of knotty wood, then go with high 20s or 30 to...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 10 1,022 12-10-2023, 08:08 AM
  0 Thread: Wood Chippers
Post: RE: Wood Chippers

I have a DR Chipper that is about 10 my years old. It will chip up to three-inch branches, but there cannot be any crotches because of the opening is small to the disc.  Also, this is made with very ...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 10 1,619 08-01-2023, 06:51 AM
  0 Thread: Painting a door
Post: RE: Painting a door

Been there, done that. But a quart of acrylic enamel and spray it if you have a gun. You will probably use most of the can.
woodworker501 Finishing 4 906 07-09-2023, 06:42 AM
  0 Thread: Different Emmert
Post: RE: Different Emmert

Here is one for sale not far from me Emmert 4a 101 4” Tool Makers Universal Vise - tools - by owner - sale (craigslist.org) (https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tls/d/collegeville-emmert-4a-tool-make...
woodworker501 Woodworking Hand Tools 7 1,246 05-31-2023, 07:02 AM
  0 Thread: what filter do you use for drinking water?
Post: RE: what filter do you use for drinking water?

Also keep in mind that replacement filters that need replacing every year or less might be hard to find.
woodworker501 Home Improvement 21 2,090 02-21-2023, 09:18 AM
  0 Thread: Festool Kapex or Makita LS1019L?
Post: RE: Festool Kapex or Makita LS1019L?

I had the Kapex and was not impressed with it. Although it is light in the weight department the laser is pretty useless outdoors and sometimes indoors depending on the lighting. The position of the h...
woodworker501 Woodworking Power Tools 15 3,748 02-19-2023, 09:34 AM
  0 Thread: what filter do you use for drinking water?
Post: RE: what filter do you use for drinking water?

R. O. filters remove every mineral, then you have to add a cartridge to put some back in. Plus, they waste so much water, my water bill went up a lot with a R.O. I have a three filter unit that remove...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 21 2,090 02-15-2023, 09:44 AM
  0 Thread: Had to lodge a complaint with the BBB on Powermatic
Post: RE: Had to lodge a complaint with the BBB on Power...

It is a shame that a once great manufacturer, including Delta and General once they sell out to China product support goes out the window.
woodworker501 Woodturning 31 4,717 02-07-2023, 08:54 AM
  0 Thread: Clling All Plumbers
Post: RE: Clling All Plumbers

Turn the supply valve off, unhook the hose or tube that supplies the toilet. get a bucket or container and open the valve and see what the pressure is. If it is low, then I would say something is stuc...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 13 1,938 01-23-2023, 09:14 AM
  0 Thread: GE Profile appliance rant
Post: RE: GE Profile appliance rant

I will never buy GE appliance again, we are very dissatisfied with a range and its performance. A brand even worse is Electrolux. Both a fridge and dishwasher were junk. I replaced the dishwasher with...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 15 2,662 03-16-2022, 07:14 AM
  0 Thread: Punch Saw For Plaster Wall?
Post: RE: Punch Saw For Plaster Wall?

You need one with a real stiff blade. Shark is a good one.
woodworker501 Home Improvement 7 2,378 03-14-2022, 07:12 AM
  0 Thread: Finish nailers
Post: RE: Finish nailers

For me cordless/hoseless is the way to go. I purchased Milwaukee's 15ga and 18ga finish guns and could not be happier.
woodworker501 Woodworking Power Tools 9 1,395 03-07-2022, 03:09 PM
  0 Thread: Forstner Bit stuck
Post: RE: Forstner Bit stuck

Unless everyone is miss reading the question, this is stuck in the impact gun not the drill. So if you can pull back or slide forward the knurled nob while pushing or pulling on the bit while it is he...
woodworker501 Woodworking Power Tools 8 2,043 02-18-2022, 08:25 AM
  0 Thread: clear finish for interior doors?
Post: RE: clear finish for interior doors?

Deft Lacquer works great. I have been using it for years.
woodworker501 Home Improvement 10 3,969 02-05-2022, 11:17 AM
  0 Thread: toilet flange height question
Post: RE: toilet flange height question

Roly Wrote: (07-09-2021, 05:47 PM) -- Put a straight edge on base of toilet and see how much room to where it seals.  They make spacers to raise the flange to proper height.  I thought the flange sat...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 7 2,174 07-09-2021, 07:57 PM
  0 Thread: toilet flange height question
Post: RE: toilet flange height question

Wipedout Wrote: (07-09-2021, 12:38 PM) -- A little background and details first.  in the process of remodeling the upstairs bathroom  House is about 35 years old   Upstairs bath is two rooms  - on...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 7 2,174 07-09-2021, 03:47 PM
  0 Thread: Honda EU6500is Generator
Post: RE: Honda EU6500is Generator

JTTHECLOCKMAN Wrote: (06-03-2021, 11:50 AM) -- I will get back to all when I get around to really looking at this. But my knee gave out on me and I am having problems so not sure what I need to do th...
woodworker501 Home Improvement 14 4,892 06-03-2021, 05:14 PM
  0 Thread: Bosch Glide, and kapex Users
Post: RE: Bosch Glide, and kapex Users

A few years ago I must have lost my mind because I purchased the Kapex. I found it to be a highly over rated overpriced saw. The laser on that saw and the Makita that I bought after I sold the Kapex w...
woodworker501 Woodworking Power Tools 24 13,654 04-16-2020, 01:49 PM

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