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  0 Thread: How do you think that this was made?
Post: RE: How do you think that this was made?

My guess scrollsaw. I have done baskets like that and just stack rings.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodturning 11 1,035 02-11-2023, 11:36 PM
  0 Thread: I need a roof!
Post: RE: I need a roof!

just had roof along with siding put on house last year. Certainteed Architectual's. 50 year and love them. Guys did a great job. Ice dam 9 feet up and around the ridge vent and all openings. Same bran...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 14 4,067 08-08-2022, 03:13 AM
  0 Thread: PVA primer advice
Post: RE: PVA primer advice

I am a big fan of Benjamin Moore paints and am going through the process of redoing all the rooms which includes new sheetrock in a few and this is where I am using their all purpose high hiding prime...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 11 954 07-29-2022, 08:21 PM
  0 Thread: Power washer
Post: Power washer

Maybe in the market for a good powerwasher. Any suggestions and what to look for. Thanks
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 6 751 07-26-2022, 11:30 PM
  0 Thread: Gas Water Heater w/NO electronics?
Post: RE: Gas Water Heater w/NO electronics?

Agree with Firewood. Had one installed in my parents house before we sold it 6 years ago. I will be having same put in my house this year. In fact will be calling the installers this week.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 7 915 05-21-2022, 10:47 PM
  0 Thread: Installing Outlet Cover Plate over Raised Border Tiles
Post: RE: Installing Outlet Cover Plate over Raised Bord...

Photo would work great here. Better answers than caulk.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 9 1,955 05-21-2022, 10:44 PM
  0 Thread: problem with contractors
Post: RE: problem with contractors

Have been using a General contractor now for the past 3 years working on my house and loved the work they did and the quality of craftsmanship. Everything is warrantied. I am in NJ and the company nam...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 12 2,764 05-21-2022, 10:41 PM
  0 Thread: Installed a new front storm door.
Post: RE: Installed a new front storm door.

Use to have a Forever door on the front door and loved it. I like to open front door and back patio door to get cross ventallation in spring and fall. Last year I had a Provia door put on. A bit price...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 7 1,550 03-17-2022, 08:30 PM
  0 Thread: 1/16 kerfs
Post: RE: 1/16 kerfs

What size are we talking about?? You can use a scrollsaw or a jigsaw. Then you will be able to make the curves.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodworking 9 1,689 03-17-2022, 08:25 PM
  0 Thread: clear finish for interior doors?
Post: RE: clear finish for interior doors?

I have been changing all my trim and doors in the house to red oak. Some doors are flat panel and some are solid 6 panel. But finishing all with minwax wipe on poly. The easiest top coat on the planet...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 10 1,762 02-08-2022, 10:49 PM
  0 Thread: WTB Formbys Low Gloss wipe on Poly
Post: RE: WTB Formbys Low Gloss wipe on Poly

Weezy1905 Wrote: (01-07-2022, 03:51 PM) -- Is this what you are looking for? https://www.amazon.com/Water-Base-Wipe-On-Polyurethane-16fl-oz/dp/B003W06L0S/ref=asc_df_B001XQ20WG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCod...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Finishing 2 712 01-07-2022, 11:49 PM
  0 Thread: WTB Formbys Low Gloss wipe on Poly
Post: WTB Formbys Low Gloss wipe on Poly

Not sure this is the place to put this and if not hope the admin. moves to correct forum.  I am looking to buy some old Formby's low gloss wipe on polyurethane. Not looking for the tung oil. 2 differ...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Finishing 2 712 01-05-2022, 01:15 AM
  0 Thread: Snowmen
Post: RE: Snowmen

Those look great. Make nice ornaments. Thanks for shoing.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodturning 7 1,768 01-03-2022, 10:21 PM
  0 Thread: Threading 2 inch PVC pipe
Post: RE: Threading 2 inch PVC pipe

Why not just glue a threaded connector on? Used in electrical field all the time. I am sure plumbers use them too for connecting to steel pipe stacks.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 8 1,383 01-02-2022, 09:41 PM
  0 Thread: Help With a Jet 1220 Lathe
Post: RE: Help With a Jet 1220 Lathe

Put a gear puller around the live center and tighten enough so it stays close. Now hit the knock rod on the center point of the gear puller. May have to use tiewrap to hold jaws together or tie wire. ...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Woodturning 14 2,556 12-04-2021, 02:38 PM
  0 Thread: 3 way switch
Post: RE: 3 way switch

MstrCarpenter Wrote: (11-30-2021, 11:03 PM) -- You should not have a double pole in that switch circuit. There could have been a loose connection, one of the switches failed, or both. But if you repl...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 15 2,293 12-01-2021, 12:13 AM
  0 Thread: How would you reach the peak of our house to paint it
Post: RE: How would you reach the peak of our house to p...

There are jobs that are just best left to the experts. Pay the money and get to live another day to do other things. You can not take it with you. Do not want to be the richest guy in the cemetary.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 41 10,355 11-26-2021, 02:16 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for a Door Hinge.
Post: RE: Looking for a Door Hinge.

As I mentioned the easiest quickest and cost effective way is to cut the molding to a 45 degree or slightly more depending on the swing. Not sure why there is base molding at the bottom of the door ja...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 12 1,667 11-21-2021, 10:51 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for a Door Hinge.
Post: RE: Looking for a Door Hinge.

Angle the molding. Cut it back.
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 12 1,667 11-17-2021, 11:47 PM
  0 Thread: plywood covered shop wall -which material best?
Post: RE: plywood covered shop wall -which material best...

To me 1/4" Pegboard is your best friend. There are hooks for anything and everything. You could also just screw a board anywhere and hang things from it and still have options of the holes. That is wh...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Home Improvement 14 2,087 10-01-2021, 05:55 PM

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