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Thread: Laminated plywood shelves
Post: RE: Laminated plywood shelves
| For a less then 3' long shelf - IMO you don't necessarily need a 1-1/2" thick shelf (unless that is the look you are going for). May wish to consider a single sheet of 3/4" furniture grade ply with a ... |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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11-27-2023, 11:55 AM |
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Thread: Fitting Drawers
Post: RE: Fitting Drawers
| For me the “sequencing” (i.e., carcass or drawer first) is not so much the issue and as most have said, one would typically want to start with a fully completed drawer pocket (or carcass as you have s... |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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11-26-2023, 02:31 AM |
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Thread: Buying Electric Range/Stove
Post: RE: Buying Electric Range/Stove
| I like KitchenAid products. It is a high quality brand and if you ever get around to replacing other appliances (frig, dishwasher, etc.) they offer a complete line of matching products - something to ... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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11-24-2023, 01:39 PM |
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Thread: Slope between properties
Post: RE: Slope between properties
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fixtureman Wrote: (07-20-2023, 05:49 AM)
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If the slope was there before it is a natural water way
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Yes – that might be true depending on the natural condition of the property.
The general rule... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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07-20-2023, 10:03 AM |
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Thread: Slope between properties
Post: RE: Slope between properties
| Well – I guess it depends a bit on how friendly/cordial you want to be with your neighbor!
I developed RE for over 30 years and the general rule of thumb is the downslope property (owner) typically... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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07-20-2023, 12:47 AM |
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Thread: Experience With "Smart" Windows
Post: Experience With "Smart" Windows
| Anyone have experience with so-called “Smart Windows” or precisely Smart Adhesive Films. These are the products that can flip from clear to opaque with the flip of a switch.
I have a perfect ap... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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04-27-2023, 12:25 AM |
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Thread: Desk Design ?
Post: RE: Desk Design ?
| I don't think you will have any problem with the top "sagging".
The two side drawer pocket framing should add some rigidity to the overall support for the top. |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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04-20-2023, 09:11 AM |
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Thread: Desk Design ?
Post: RE: Desk Design ?
| I tend to agree with the above reply. If the top is thick enough (1 inch or so) I would not worry about the sag. I built a dining table (larger than what you are looking at) out of 1-1/4” thick Jarra... |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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04-19-2023, 07:44 PM |
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Thread: Another table design question
Post: RE: Another table design question
| I assume you mean racking end to end – which, IMO, is a valid concern with this design. I few things come to mind (and not to offend) but I think the issue is inherent in the design – mainly the “fla... |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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04-09-2023, 02:01 AM |
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Thread: New cabriole challenge (updated)
Post: RE: New cabriolet challenge (updated)
| Also - be careful with grain orientation
https://www.finewoodworking.com/2006/11/24/a-lesson-in-grain-direction |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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03-24-2023, 09:47 AM |
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Thread: GFCI Receptacle Installation
Post: RE: GFCI Receptacle Installation
| No desire to rain on your parade (or victory dance, as the case may be!), but I think you may have intermittent nuisance tripping issues with just capping the red wire as you have shown. If the schema... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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02-21-2023, 08:40 PM |
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Thread: GFCI Receptacle Installation
Post: RE: GFCI Receptacle Installation
| I’m thinking a schematic might help. Based on what I am hearing – does the below sketch represent your situation?
It looks like there are no other wires into/out of the GFCI box. If so, then ... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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02-21-2023, 04:26 PM |
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Thread: GFCI Receptacle Installation
Post: RE: GFCI Receptacle Installation
| Question: the two breakers tied together – the wires going to each of the breakers; is one of the wires black and the other red? If so, then tying the breakers makes sense because it sounds like a 3 w... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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02-20-2023, 10:32 AM |
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Thread: GFCI Receptacle Installation
Post: RE: GFCI Receptacle Installation
| Black and Red wires are usually hot (can’t think of a circumstance where they would not be),
White (and sometimes Grey) wires are grounded conductors (i.e., neutrals)
Are there any other wires ... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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02-19-2023, 09:05 PM |
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Thread: What Drawer Slide to Use?
Post: RE: What Drawer Slide to Use?
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Mike 55 Wrote: (02-06-2023, 07:18 PM)
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"How much real easte do the undermount slide typically take? "
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Well according to the technical sheet both the KV and Accuride under-mount slides require ... |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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02-07-2023, 01:23 AM |
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Thread: What Drawer Slide to Use?
Post: RE: What Drawer Slide to Use?
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Mike 55 Wrote: (02-05-2023, 08:35 PM)
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"Both will have inset drawers so I believe there is no way to mount full extension side mount slides."
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Not sure I follow this. I have built a number of... |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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02-06-2023, 12:43 AM |
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Thread: Anyone bought from Irion recently?
Post: RE: Anyone bought from Irion recently?
| I have purchased from them several times, within the past several years and especially when doing a larger project. Also, when working in Cherry their matched sets/flitches provide for better color/g... |
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Don_M |
Woodworking
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01-16-2023, 07:26 PM |
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Thread: Receptacle Wiring
Post: RE: Receptacle Wiring
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kencombs Wrote: (01-14-2023, 10:17 AM)
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I like to wire as you describe also. Pigtails make it so much easier to get a new recept into the box, less wires to stuff in there. But, it is rare to fin... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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01-14-2023, 11:39 AM |
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Thread: Receptacle Wiring
Post: RE: Receptacle Wiring
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Rick_B Wrote: (01-13-2023, 05:57 PM)
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Don - I probably wasn't clear - the receptacle was pulled and all wires disconnected. My readings were on the actual wires after being disconnected from the d... |
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Don_M |
Home Improvement
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01-13-2023, 06:46 PM |
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Thread: Drilling a Long (12") Hole - Update
Post: RE: Drilling a Long (12") Hole - Update
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jon003 Wrote: (01-13-2023, 10:51 AM)
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Since this is the underside of the shelf, can't you just route a channel to the back? It wouldn't be visible, would it? If you wanted to clean it up visibly,... |
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Don_M |
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