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  0 Thread: Post Preservative
Post: RE: Post Preservative
I can't answer your question. However, I wonder if a similar process as what termite post construction treatment uses would work. Do you know if the posts are pressure treated already? If so, they w...
 Willyou Home Improvement 7 560 04-04-2025, 05:56 PM
  Photo Thread: How do you hang tools on the wall?
Post: RE: How do you hang tools on the wall?
My whole shop has pegboard walls. I use cheap hooks that usually come in variety packs and then use left over 12 or 14 ga copper wire to "tie" them onto the pegboard. This is cheap, effective, and eas...
 Willyou Woodworking 20 1,561 03-26-2025, 11:46 AM
  0 Thread: Wood for Shutters
Post: RE: Wood for Shutters
I live in the south and my western red cedar shutters have held up well for over 20 years. However, they are of a more simple construction than frame and panel and they have been protected by a stain ...
 Willyou Woodworking 25 1,567 03-26-2025, 11:26 AM
  0 Thread: What finish for kitchen table?
Post: RE: What finish for kitchen table?
Most any oil based polyurethane will be more durable than polycrilic. The Minwax brand is usually readily available as is the Varathane brand. They may not be as good as some others, but probably easi...
 Willyou Finishing 4 907 03-16-2025, 05:53 PM
  0 Thread: Hi Flow Toilets
Post: RE: Hi Flow Toilets
I installed two of the American Standard Champions recently. Neither of them worked as advertised unless I held the handle down for a couple of seconds or until I raised the water level about 1" by ex...
 Willyou Home Improvement 14 1,479 02-18-2025, 10:05 PM
  0 Thread: Hi Flow Toilets
Post: RE: Hi Flow Toilets
I installed two of the American Standard Champions recently. Neither of them worked as advertised unless I held the handle down for a couple of seconds or until I raised the water level about 1" by ex...
 Willyou Home Improvement 14 1,479 02-18-2025, 10:04 PM
  0 Thread: Laser level??
Post: RE: Laser level??
Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (11-03-2024, 10:16 AM) -- 1/4” is gonna be extremely tough to see the water in -  ESPECIALLY more than a few feet away :yes: 29$ ain’t all that cheap considering how inexpens...
 Willyou Home Improvement 31 5,568 11-13-2024, 10:25 PM
  0 Thread: Laser level??
Post: RE: Laser level??
fixtureman Wrote: (11-03-2024, 10:06 AM) -- My water level is self containing I bought it from a ceiling supply company many years ago. https://www.menards.com/main/tools/hand-tools/measuring-layo...
 Willyou Home Improvement 31 5,568 11-03-2024, 10:46 PM
  0 Thread: Laser level??
Post: RE: Laser level??
Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (11-02-2024, 10:03 AM) -- yes, but............ It's harder to read even with dye in the tube, often messy, a pain to store and transport, and it's a trip hazard. Plus , ...
 Willyou Home Improvement 31 5,568 11-02-2024, 07:19 PM
  0 Thread: Laser level??
Post: RE: Laser level??
goaliedad Wrote: (10-07-2024, 11:27 AM) -- What is a good, lower priced unit? Indoor use, 50 feet or less. -- Don't laugh until you try it. A water level fits your specs perfectly. Just as accurate (...
 Willyou Home Improvement 31 5,568 10-31-2024, 10:38 AM
  0 Thread: Hardwood options in large master bath
Post: RE: Hardwood options in large master bath
Of course, this is just my opinion. I am adamantly opposed to wood flooring in any space subject to major water spills such as kitchens and baths. Any decision to do so based on "water proofing" the w...
 Willyou Home Improvement 36 5,363 09-28-2024, 10:19 AM
  0 Thread: Exterior clear coat over artist's painting
Post: RE: Exterior clear coat over artist's painting
I too have wondered about using the automotive clear coat. You can get it in spray cans and is not too expensive, but I'm not sure whether that is the same stuff as what is used on a car finish. Clear...
 Willyou Finishing 10 2,689 08-10-2024, 12:13 PM
  0 Thread: Glue creep question
Post: RE: Glue creep question
jteneyck Wrote: (08-03-2024, 06:43 PM) -- Besides the open time, the data look poor for TB Cold Press glue. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczMIEEzAne7hmggJyXs3rqyZthkighJlEKgESS2XVMeQG...
 Willyou Woodworking 14 2,846 08-04-2024, 11:04 AM
  0 Thread: Glue creep question
Post: RE: Glue creep question
You can still get Cascamite plastic resin glue. I believe it is basicly the same as Weldwood except it is white instead of brown. it's made in the UK, I think. Also, I have had good results using Tig...
 Willyou Woodworking 14 2,846 08-03-2024, 04:16 PM
  0 Thread: Removing rust stains from bluestone
Post: RE: Removing rust stains from bluestone
Have you tried white vinegar? You will probably need to keep it wet with the vinegar for a while.
 Willyou Home Improvement 2 716 08-03-2024, 03:08 PM
  0 Thread: Drawer Lock Bit - Drawer Stock Sizing Question
Post: RE: Drawer Lock Bit - Drawer Stock Sizing Question
No. It will not be the same. You will have to compensate for the depth of cut both ways.
 Willyou Woodworking 8 2,632 05-11-2024, 09:27 AM
  0 Thread: mulch options for grass seed
Post: RE: mulch options for grass seed
Hydro seeding is an option. I don't know what the cost comparison might be, but the hydro seeding includes seed, mulch, and application all at once. Could be favorable cost.
 Willyou Home Improvement 24 9,714 04-24-2024, 03:34 PM
  0 Thread: Protecting SYP outdoors
Post: RE: Protecting SYP outdoors
Two things to consider or ask as you are doing further research: 1) How much will the chemical you apply leach out ot the wood timbers when it is dry or cured vs wet? 2) If a chemical gets into to soi...
 Willyou Finishing 6 2,095 04-11-2024, 09:22 AM
  0 Thread: Battery Powered Chainsaw
Post: RE: Battery Powered Chainsaw
Not what you asked, but I have had a corded electric for years and, except for the cord, it is as good as a gas model. I've cut down small trees with it (8-10" trunk). Around small property, the cord ...
 Willyou Home Improvement 37 8,962 04-04-2024, 05:46 PM
  0 Thread: Moisture Meter Suggestion
Post: RE: Moisture Meter Suggestion
jteneyck Wrote: (03-24-2024, 06:25 PM) -- Yes, absolutely.  Direct measurement always is best.  That's why kiln operators use weigh samples in the stack, and pull them out to weigh periodically.  Tho...
 Willyou Woodworking 25 6,217 03-24-2024, 07:52 PM

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