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  0 Thread: battery screwdrivers
Post: RE: battery screwdrivers
janus frey Wrote: (Yesterday, 07:45 AM) -- There are old threads, but what is currently a go-to make/model? This will be used for screwing and unscrewing computer or AV units into and out of racks...
 meackerman Woodworking Power Tools 4 189 Yesterday, 11:10 AM
  0 Thread: Is festool MFT worth it?
Post: RE: Is festool MFT worth it?
watched a video yesterday that the woodworker replaced his MFT style top with a more traditional thick wood top. it really depends on how you work, what tools you already have and what you typica...
 meackerman Woodworking Power Tools 10 359 Yesterday, 11:07 AM
  0 Thread: Lacquer or Poly
Post: RE: Lacquer or Poly
Willyou Wrote: (06-28-2022, 02:12 PM) -- I read those posts and blogs a few years ago. It seemed like a plausible idea so I tried it by sanding smooth and painting all sides of a board with only the ...
 meackerman Woodworking 8 429 06-28-2022, 03:23 PM
  0 Thread: What are the odds?
Post: RE: What are the odds?
brianwelch Wrote: (06-28-2022, 01:02 PM) -- There are definitely better options than the factory guard systems...I recently picked up a Brett TS Guard from the WN Swap and Sell board, (https://www.am...
 meackerman Woodworking Power Tools 13 422 06-28-2022, 02:18 PM
  0 Thread: What are the odds?
Post: RE: What are the odds?
Gregor1 Wrote: (06-28-2022, 10:20 AM) -- I really don't know how anyone could see what they are doing with a blade guard on. I don't think I have EVER seen anyone use one. -- I have a shark guard f...
 meackerman Woodworking Power Tools 13 422 06-28-2022, 10:28 AM
  0 Thread: Lacquer or Poly
Post: RE: Lacquer or Poly
there was a post a few years ago about using untinted exterior house paint for exterior projects that needed a clear coat....base #4?
 meackerman Woodworking 8 429 06-27-2022, 10:16 AM
  0 Thread: Goodbye, Norm!
Post: RE: Goodbye, Norm!
I haven't seen him on TV for a while, thought he had already retired. ah, maybe someday I'll get to retire also.
 meackerman Woodworking 30 2,413 06-27-2022, 10:11 AM
  0 Thread: Cost to remove solar panels for a re-roof?
Post: RE: Cost to remove solar panels for a re-roof?
around here a lot of roofing companies also do solar,  and solar companies are starting to do roofing. having a single company do both, could be beneficial if there's a leak, then there's only one ...
 meackerman Home Improvement 13 2,593 04-25-2022, 02:59 PM
  0 Thread: General International Overarm router table - Nor Cal
Post: RE: General International Overarm router table - N...
Bob10 Wrote: (03-12-2022, 09:33 PM) -- What did you use it for? -- I found it at a garage sale and brought it home and never really used it for anything. can also be used for pattern routing. ...
 meackerman Tool Swap N' Sell 4 515 03-14-2022, 12:26 PM
  0 Thread: Contracts
Post: RE: Contracts
different states have different laws about how much money you can collect up front as a deposit.....which proly also depends on whether you're supposed to have a license or not.
 meackerman Woodworking 16 1,180 03-10-2022, 04:27 PM
  0 Thread: General International Overarm router table - Nor Cal
Post: General International Overarm router table - Nor C...
works great, I just don't use it anymore.  $300.   If someone is interested, I'll dig it out and get you pictures of mine....its buried under a bunch of stuff at the moment. Too big to pack up s...
 meackerman Tool Swap N' Sell 4 515 03-08-2022, 11:20 AM
  0 Thread: has anybody made Woodsmith smartphone amplifier?
Post: RE: has anybody made Woodsmith smartphone amplifie...
with my phone the speaker is at the bottom, if I cup my hand around the bottom of the phone, the phone gets louder.
 meackerman Woodworking 2 390 01-25-2022, 11:04 AM
  0 Thread: Kreg beaded face frame system other uses?
Post: RE: Kreg beaded face frame system other uses?
I didn't know that existed.
 meackerman Woodworking Power Tools 2 454 01-21-2022, 10:56 AM
  0 Thread: painted wall looking more like crackling orange peel
Post: RE: painted wall looking more like crackling orang...
K. L. McReynolds Wrote: (01-18-2022, 07:43 PM) -- Got me to buy flakes from then on. -- DNA is illegal in California.  Proly cuts down on the number of people using flakes here.
 meackerman Home Improvement 13 1,268 01-20-2022, 10:58 AM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw question
Post: RE: Tablesaw question
jteneyck Wrote: (01-18-2022, 08:23 PM) -- The guard on your Unisaw likely had integrated anti kickback pawls.  Beyond that, there are several anti kickback devices available.  No need to wait for som...
 meackerman Woodworking Power Tools 24 2,120 01-19-2022, 11:14 AM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw question
Post: RE: Tablesaw question
Had a Unisaw since I bought one new in 1995. Smile every time I turn it on. Probably the last tablesaw I'll buy. when someone comes out with a table saw that prevents kickbacks, that's when I'm r...
 meackerman Woodworking Power Tools 24 2,120 01-18-2022, 04:37 PM
  0 Thread: Open ceiling insulation in workshop?
Post: RE: Open ceiling insulation in workshop?
seems to me you're going to be breathing some amount of fiberglass fibers when you're working in there.  more so if you happen to touch the insulation for some reason. but I couldn't tell you wha...
 meackerman Woodworking 9 652 01-18-2022, 04:32 PM
  0 Thread: Clearing drain pipes in pond
Post: RE: Clearing drain pipes in pond
I assume the drain pipe isn't straight so you can't just take a length of 1" diameter pipe or something and shove it down the pipe, attach another length and keep going? For the pressure washer c...
 meackerman Home Improvement 19 1,691 01-17-2022, 11:50 AM
  0 Thread: JesseEM Mast R Slide 7500 Excellent condition- SOLD
Post: RE: JesseEM Mast R Slide 7500 Excellent condition
Mr Eddie Wrote: (01-09-2022, 06:04 PM) -- I have one of these and they work great!   -- same here.
 meackerman Tool Swap N' Sell 8 1,392 01-11-2022, 04:15 PM
  0 Thread: Bessey Revo Clamp Handles
Post: RE: Bessey Revo Clamp Handles
Rockler still sells the rubber clamp handle grips.  Most of my older K-Bodies have them and they work great. Rubber Handle Grips for Rockler Wooden Handscrew Clamp (4 per Pack) | Rockler Woodworkin...
 meackerman Woodworking 29 2,413 01-11-2022, 04:05 PM

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