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  0 Thread: Ridgid TS R4520
Post: RE: Ridgid TS R4520

How complicated is the bracket? Could you have one made out of thicker AL or even sheet metal? If this is the same saw as this one, they have 3 of the bevel BRACKETS in stock or not at this URL: http...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 2 291 01-04-2025, 04:54 PM
  Photo Thread: Outfeed Table
Post: RE: Outfeed Table

Just saw your thread on this outfeed table. I think I bought the same kit from Rockler and am planning on the making the same outfeed table.  I did not want to take it off the saw like their other k...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 17 2,045 01-04-2025, 03:13 PM
  0 Thread: Hardie Plank Options
Post: RE: Hardie Plank Options

I live in WI near the twin Cities. When, I did my house 22 years ago I used Certainteed Weather Boards. You have to follow the same rules as Hardie board. At the time it was a lot less than Hardie. I ...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 9 1,216 11-09-2024, 04:15 AM
  0 Thread: Cement Fiber Butt Joints
Post: RE: Cement Fiber Butt Joints

vernonator Wrote: (10-15-2024, 08:33 AM) -- Our house built in '04 had the same thing, thats how they did it back then. We had the same issue, of them dropping out. Dab of caulk did the trick. Only f...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 11 1,856 10-25-2024, 01:00 PM
  0 Thread: garage door opener
Post: RE: garage door opener

I have a Geni Screw Drive I put in 11/98. I have been through 2 motors during that time which the company replaced under the lifetime warranty. The screw drive is noisy, but it keeps going. One motor ...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 48 4,734 08-04-2024, 10:25 PM
  0 Thread: Wood Haul found on the side of the Road....
Post: RE: Wood Haul found on the side of the Road....

I used to work near several Federal buildings in the cities. I was always finding bookcase shelves and sides in the dumpsters as offices have been remodled.  When I first started, they were solid popu...
rudedan60 Woodworking 9 2,565 05-06-2024, 08:40 PM
  0 Thread: Retractable Electrical Hose Reel
Post: RE: Retractable Electrical Hose Reel

I have 2 of these reels from Northern tool https://www.northerntool.com/products/ironton-retractable-extension-cord-reel-40ft-12-3-triple-tap-49666 So far they have worked great.  The VEVOR one thoug...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 22 5,330 04-26-2024, 02:39 PM
  0 Thread: Circular saw guide?
Post: RE: Circular saw guide?

I have the TrueTrack system as well.  The best part of the system is the tracks line up true when extending them.  I am able to go to 12' without issue with 3 sections.  I also have their cutting tabl...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 14 5,178 01-16-2023, 01:11 PM
  0 Thread: Ridged 18 v drill - driver on sale
Post: RE: Ridged 18 v drill - driver on sale

That is a great price, just be sure to keep the Home Depot Receipt to register it for the LSA.  My experience recently with LSA was the 18v Brad Nailer that  failed.  Took it in for repair,(was not si...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 5 2,169 07-02-2022, 04:23 PM
  0 Thread: Replace 16 y/o old Heat Pump...
Post: RE: Replace 16 y/o old Heat Pump...

My system that was installed in WI is a 3 Ton Concord Lynx 18 SEER Heat Pump w/ Cased Evaporator Coil. and a Furnace Concord 70K 2stage 95% Variable Speed Gas Furnace. The Heat pump was $4575 as was ...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 20 4,525 05-10-2022, 12:48 AM
  0 Thread: Good deal on Milwaukee M12 kits
Post: RE: Good deal on Milwaukee M12 kits

Cian Wrote: (04-28-2022, 03:16 PM) -- The batteries alone are $89 for two (and this is not considering the included charger), thus the 5 tools average out to only $34 each!!. :eek: :cool: -- That is...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 3 2,015 04-28-2022, 05:22 PM
  0 Thread: I need a roof!
Post: RE: I need a roof!

I live in NW WI, we did our roof in 2020 we have a  Hip roof Rambler/Ranch with attached 2 car garage and a L shape addition. Estimate was $11,500 for materials and Labor GAF Architectural Shingles . ...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 14 8,386 02-17-2022, 12:15 AM
  0 Thread: Window Trim Gaps From Cold Weather
Post: RE: Window Trim Gaps From Cold Weather

If you are pricing windows look at triple pane.  I still get moisture on the inside with double pane that I installed 20 yrs ago. I can get the effect of triple pane by putting plastic up around the f...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 16 6,661 01-02-2022, 10:24 PM
  0 Thread: Temporary legs for extended pedestal table
Post: RE: Temporary legs for extended pedestal table

I have a table like that, In my case I do not have the leaves.  It has 2 sets of legs that tuck up underneath. The design is a board about 3" wide with a leg attached to each end  total of 4 Legs. The...
rudedan60 Woodworking 8 2,625 10-10-2021, 10:38 PM
  0 Thread: Triton Duo Dowel
Post: RE: Triton Duo Dowel

Do a search for Phil Thein, makes a nice small jig.  He also has reviewed many of the jigs out there. Their also is the pricey one Mafell 916041 Duo Dowel Jointer System 5-16mm, but that is the pric...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 17 6,441 10-07-2021, 08:53 PM
  0 Thread: building permit for ethernet cabling
Post: RE: building permit for ethernet cabling

EricU Wrote: (06-22-2021, 08:31 PM) -- I was looking at information on how to get a permit for the subpanel project I'm planning.  I was a bit surprised they want you to pull a permit to pull etherne...
rudedan60 Home Improvement 19 7,131 06-22-2021, 11:25 PM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?
Post: RE: Powermatic 64A - should I upgrade?

I upgraded to the SS PCS with 36" fence and T-Square fence.  The fence is dead on and when properly set up it has been very accurate.  I have only done a few bevel cuts, but have had no issues coming ...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 31 14,932 04-01-2021, 11:12 AM
  0 Thread: Microjig Matchfit
Post: RE: Microjig Matchfit

Bozz Wrote: (03-12-2021, 11:49 PM) -- Is the Woodcraft deal advertised?  Don’t see it on the website. -- The Woodcraft deal was last month. I did purchased it and got the Router Bit. If you need th...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 19 8,568 03-19-2021, 02:06 AM
  0 Thread: Microjig Matchfit
Post: RE: Microjig Matchfit

I picked up there new clamp pads, they tilt. These work quite well.  I did order two pack with the router bit from Wood Craft. I plan on making a crosscut sled and use them with it.  I do like the Joi...
rudedan60 Woodworking Power Tools 19 8,568 03-02-2021, 11:37 PM
  0 Thread: Coax cable tv pixelation
Post: RE: Coax cable tv pixelation

I was just experiencing this. Part of the issue is that Cell Tower 5G Frequencies are real close to the new UHF TV signals. You can buy a small filter from Channel Master for this, it has helped some....
rudedan60 Home Improvement 7 4,629 01-16-2021, 07:12 PM

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