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    How do I Quit?

    How do I leave Sawmill Creek?

    I looked all over the place but I don't see how to resign from this community.
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    Almost a good response. Do you know why it is...

    Almost a good response. Do you know why it is not actually good? Walls.

    If you botch up ext. cord setups - it is bad no doubt. If you botch up connections inside a wall - like non-compliant...
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    Man I hate to do this. This is why I don't...

    Man I hate to do this. This is why I don't respond to people who are clearly just shooting it. In this case, you could hurt someone. I am going to respond.

    If the original recpt. was installed...
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    Absolutely right. Pay attention to this post. It...

    Absolutely right. Pay attention to this post. It is exactly right. Consultants on these issues are cheap and pay off huge.

    OK - now the hard part. If you are 100% transparent and legal, then ask...
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    I totally agree. I keep a cheapoo oooo TS blade...

    I totally agree. I keep a cheapoo oooo TS blade for Al. It always works.

    One point to think about. It is usually easy to clean up a bandsaw. It is usually hard to clean up a TS. My insurance...
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    Nope. Go back to your code book. If the...

    Nope. Go back to your code book.

    If the orginal installation does not meet current requirements, then additional outlets will constitute "new work." If his current carrying grounded conductor...
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    Yes is not the right answer. Do you have a...

    Yes is not the right answer.

    Do you have a neutral pulled to the existing outlet? Do you need a 2P3W (for example an L6-30R or 6-30R receptacle) or a 3P4W (for example an L14-30R or 14-30R...
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    Rant on Residential Contractors doing Shop Work

    I don't respond to posts on posts. But, I can't let this one go.

    If you ask a residential electrician what to do, make sure they know they will not get paid if you need to upgrade your service...
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    If it is permittable by your situation, get 400...

    If it is permittable by your situation, get 400 A. You can easily do either a metered main or a simple sub panel and split all the non-shop motor loads (HVAC and don't forget dehumidification - helps...
  10. Breakers only protect the wire and other in-wall...

    Breakers only protect the wire and other in-wall parts. They do not - ever - protect equipment. That is simply a design and code axiom. Don't even try to talk around it.

    If you have xxx A...
  11. I budget 20% of my time to working on the shops. ...

    I budget 20% of my time to working on the shops. Many times, way too many really, that is the only thing that keeps me from working on them full time.
  12. Great book - less that $15. You can have it in...

    Great book - less that $15. You can have it in two days.

    Sandor is an expert and teaches the topic from start to how to do the actual calculations you need to get beyond folklore.
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    Don't know what the object is. That could be...

    Don't know what the object is. That could be important.

    Here is the deal - if you are for real - and you seriously are dealing with things like this, find a new friend. That friend will be a...
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    If you do not plan a spray room, metal shop area,...

    If you do not plan a spray room, metal shop area, over size 2436 lathe with extensions, etc., etc. - then 1,000 ftsq has generally been the standard for a super hobby shop.

    2 x 1 on shape. ...
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    Best thing about it is that you care. Keep it up...

    Best thing about it is that you care. Keep it up man.
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    Try a no. 4 Veritas smoothing plane. Bevel up....

    Try a no. 4 Veritas smoothing plane. Bevel up. Use three different iron angles. Make sure they are as sharp as you can get them. Compare the results.

    If you are a little more skilled, try the...
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    Check two things with an electrician: (1) ...

    Check two things with an electrician:

    (1) The floor has no bearing on GFI or non-GFI (it is the use classification that determines this issue). You have some incorrect information and need help....
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    Scrap it. Go to an electrical supply house (not...

    Scrap it. Go to an electrical supply house (not a big box) and ask for an "old work" box. It costs about $2. Saves you lots of time.
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    This is a "hot button" issue with inspectors....

    This is a "hot button" issue with inspectors. Follow the local code - not something from the internet.

    It is essential that the mechanical system (pipe, emt, boxes, etc.) have a continuous...
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    Hard to answer this without knowing whether this...

    Hard to answer this without knowing whether this space is "in use." Rules depend on the use classification of the space.

    So what are they trying to get at? Basically, make damn sure that the...
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    Call Dantherm/Norfab or Oneida. They will help...

    Call Dantherm/Norfab or Oneida. They will help you.
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    OneNote for Woodshop Project Management?

    Anyone out there use Microsoft OneNote to manage their woodshop projects?

    Biggest area of interest for me is managing work flow on 32 mm case work. I am a furniture guy. Cab work is a bit scary...
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    OneNote Shop Management Template?

    Anyone out there use Microsoft OneNote to manage their shops?

    Infrastructure, inventory, work flow, etc.

    Thanks for reading.
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    Excellent site Gary. Range of products, price,...

    Excellent site Gary. Range of products, price, organization, etc. Thanks.

    Chris, your post has created a really good discussion.
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    Chris, Look at the OMEGA page. They have...

    Chris,

    Look at the OMEGA page. They have excellent, massive, free documentation. These things go from a few pages to 4 inch thick books. They will send you the big books for free, all the smaller...
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