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  0 Thread: adhesive for outdoor firring strips
Post: RE: adhesive for outdoor firring strips
First of all, I would skip the glue; no need for it. Tack the 1/2" to the back of the 1-1/2" so it's basically just a spacer. Now this is just me, but I would skip the Tapcons too. My "go to" way to f...
 MstrCarpenter Home Improvement 3 116 04-27-2025, 06:15 PM
  0 Thread: Can anybody recommend a good straight edge
Post: RE: Can anybody recommend a good straight edge
A few tips: The spring clamps do hold well enough; with a little care.  If you use foam board underneath (vs. hanging over the edge of a bench), just clamp the "sandwich" lightly. Score crosscuts w...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking 12 729 04-26-2025, 10:31 AM
  0 Thread: Can anybody recommend a good straight edge
Post: RE: Can anybody recommend a good straight edge
Kudzu Wrote: (04-21-2025, 01:13 PM) -- Just make one out of shop scrap. I have two guides I made years ago. An 8 footer and a 4 footer made from leftover plywood. No photos handy but if you search "D...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking 12 729 04-26-2025, 09:38 AM
  0 Thread: Framing around garage door
Post: RE: Framing around garage door
It looks like you have a built-up header at the top of the opening and cripple studs above that to a single or double plate. Your ceiling joists would be on top of that (those) with the drywall attach...
 MstrCarpenter Home Improvement 10 824 03-30-2025, 10:22 PM
  0 Thread: Barn for sale
Post: RE: Barn for sale
Mr Eddie Wrote: (03-21-2025, 03:29 PM) -- Check with your insurance agent - you could be liable if someone is injured or killed.  Last thing you want is to lose everything because you tried to give s...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking 11 985 03-22-2025, 02:16 AM
  0 Thread: Barn for sale
Post: RE: Barn for sale
jteneyck Wrote: (03-21-2025, 03:19 PM) -- Kevin Jenness over on SawMill Creek has a son who builds and rehabs timber structures.  He may be interested in the building.  He was involved with the resta...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking 11 985 03-21-2025, 03:26 PM
  0 Thread: Need updated toilet recommendation
Post: RE: Need updated toilet recommendation
https://www.facebook.com/icerausa/videos/ecoquattro-flushing-technoboly-by-icera/510987439055756/Saint Thomas Creations. I purchased a dozen back in 2011 (just about the time of acquisition by Icera)....
 MstrCarpenter Home Improvement 6 635 03-21-2025, 07:40 AM
  0 Thread: Need updated toilet recommendation
Post: RE: Need updated toilet recommendation
https://www.facebook.com/icerausa/videos/ecoquattro-flushing-technoboly-by-icera/510987439055756/Saint Thomas Creations. I purchased a dozen back in 2011 (just about the time of acquisition by Icera) ...
 MstrCarpenter Home Improvement 6 635 03-21-2025, 07:31 AM
  0 Thread: Barn for Sale
Post: Barn for Sale
This is a duplicate of a thread in woodworking; Hey friends, I'm looking for suggestions on where to post (advertise) a post and beam barn that has to be removed from the property. I know it can just...
 MstrCarpenter Home Improvement 2 391 03-20-2025, 08:33 PM
  0 Thread: Barn for sale
Post: Barn for sale
Hey friends, I'm looking for suggestions on where to post (advertise) a post and beam barn that has to be removed from the property. I know it can just be ripped down and thrown in dumpsters, but it s...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking 11 985 03-20-2025, 08:31 PM
  0 Thread: Just playin around a bit
Post: RE: Just playin around a bit
That is pure artwork. Way too nice to be in my shop, but I do have something to share; the degree shortcut, Alt+0176  "32° hang"
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking Hand Tools 5 613 03-13-2025, 09:23 PM
  Big Grin Thread: Battery operated tools
Post: RE: Battery operated tools
Just_Dave Wrote: (03-11-2025, 07:54 PM) -- ....I have a tool problem so there is not much I do not own, or have not used in just about all of the brands..... -- Sounds like you have plenty of tools. ...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking Power Tools 27 3,389 03-13-2025, 09:09 PM
  0 Thread: Battery operated tools
Post: RE: Battery operated tools
Hey Tom, I'd just like to remind you (and everyone else that commented) that I agreed with your statements of multiple tools. It saves time and frequently consumables too. I also shared my opinion of ...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking Power Tools 27 3,389 03-06-2025, 09:17 AM
  0 Thread: Battery operated tools
Post: RE: Battery operated tools
I use duplicate tools to save time too; D.A. and belt sanders, skill saws (Makita 5007's) at 45° & 90° for stair skirts, drills with pilot, clearance, and countersink. Sawzalls for wood and metal (nai...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking Power Tools 27 3,389 03-04-2025, 12:21 AM
  0 Thread: Idea for dust filtration mask
Post: RE: Idea for dust filtration mask
Think the air from your compressor is already filtered enough?:D
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking 3 597 03-03-2025, 11:15 PM
  0 Thread: Adding a Water Heater
Post: RE: Adding a Water Heater
So a 100' of 1/2" pipe holds about a gallon. You probably get about 2 gallons/ minute at the bath sink. So that should mean 30 seconds to get hot water, except you are losing some of the heat to the c...
 MstrCarpenter Home Improvement 22 1,636 02-27-2025, 11:10 PM
  0 Thread: More Joys of Homeownership
Post: RE: More Joys of Homeownership
jteneyck Wrote: (02-27-2025, 02:15 PM) -- I don't know if these couplings were made by Fernco.  They have a band of stainless over the whole length of the unit, under the band clamps.  The Fernco's I...
 MstrCarpenter Home Improvement 9 991 02-27-2025, 10:14 PM
  0 Thread: 1/12 straight router bit for cutting through mortise
Post: RE: 1/12 straight router bit for cutting through m...
Brian in sunny FL Wrote: (02-13-2025, 01:11 PM) -- Only bit that may be 2mm and cut through 5/4 would be high-speed steel.  I am sure a carbide bit would snap.  Small diameter bits are popular in den...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking Power Tools 15 1,851 02-13-2025, 10:43 PM
  0 Thread: 'Nother Shower Valve
Post: RE: 'Nother Shower Valve
I don't think being a little loose is as much of the problem as the seal not having a clean flat surface to seal against. C.L.R. or even vinegar might make it suffice 'til the replacement comes.
 MstrCarpenter Home Improvement 12 1,328 02-07-2025, 11:39 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for lock for Gerstner Chest.
Post: RE: Looking for lock for Gerstner Chest.
I Googled "thin drawer lock", chose images from results, and found this pretty quick.  https://www.armstronglocks.com/drawer-lock-for-office-furniture-507-series-141121.html There were other options t...
 MstrCarpenter Woodworking 7 649 02-07-2025, 11:21 PM

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