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    Can these be hardwired and flush mounted? I...

    Can these be hardwired and flush mounted? I don't mind altering a bit as long as it can be done easily and safely.
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    Basically it soulnds like your jointer is cutting...

    Basically it soulnds like your jointer is cutting a taper or making a wedge, they will do that. Consistent thickness isn't the goal with a jointer, more a flat face. If your setup is correct then...
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    Phil is right, read up over at garagejournal...

    Phil is right, read up over at garagejournal there is good info, probably more in depth than you care to read. I think you will be fine with a two part epoxy and the sprinkles are nice for both...
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    What is a tachometer problem? Keep us updated.

    What is a tachometer problem? Keep us updated.
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    Poll: I own the MAkita ts, and respositioning the rail...

    I own the MAkita ts, and respositioning the rail for longer cuts isn't that difficult. I was skepitical about it it but after trying it a few times I was surprised how well it can work.
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    Adding in.
  7. I shopped around for awhile and bought the Makita...

    I shopped around for awhile and bought the Makita on ebay for 230ish and I have to say I like the $330 extra dollars much more than I like having a Festool. I do like the track saw and use it for...
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    I have only been to the Woodcraft on Hurstborne...

    I have only been to the Woodcraft on Hurstborne once, it seemed a little on the small side. I am pretty much in the middle of Louisville and Lexington and end up in Lexington most of the time. Does...
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    I could have sworn I saw them on Woodcraft's...

    I could have sworn I saw them on Woodcraft's website but can't seem to find them now. Have you checked into the shipping at Highland Hardware? I think thier shipping was around $6 last I looked.
    I...
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    Dick if you have an above ground service entrance...

    Dick if you have an above ground service entrance take a look at it, there are two hots and a ground coming from the utility, if you run a neutral and a ground up to the weatherhead the power company...
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    You can do that but at least buy some red tape or...

    You can do that but at least buy some red tape or black to wrap all of the exposed insulation on the white wire just so there is no confusion. The better option would be to buy some 10ga wire and...
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    That is the best way, there is no reason to cut...

    That is the best way, there is no reason to cut and spliceand if you do you cannot cover the junction box. Just make sure your junction box is deep enough to accomadate the extra wiring with plenty...
  13. So the heated portion is framed and has it's own...

    So the heated portion is framed and has it's own cieling? I'm just trying to figure out why you can't get to the underside of the roof on the heated portion. Maybe I misunderstood it all but is...
  14. I am not in a snowy climate(KY) but really with...

    I am not in a snowy climate(KY) but really with metal roofs you have the same problem and that is condensation in any climate. In your case you want insulation to stop the melting also and to do...
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    As far as the landfill goes, if you have ever...

    As far as the landfill goes, if you have ever been to one they use large equipment to cover trash. It really is a non issue, a band saw blade is one of the safest thing to be thrown away.

    The...
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    It looks good to me, I wish I had offset my...

    It looks good to me, I wish I had offset my garage door instead of putting it in the middle.

    The police officer in me says that you will have plenty of room for a couple of Barcaloungers to make...
  17. Thread: Wiring Book

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    This kind of an obvious answer but the NEC...

    This kind of an obvious answer but the NEC illustrated handbook is fairly decent. Obviously it is the code book but the photos and additional information in the handbook portion is very valuable. ...
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    I'm going through the options of finishing my...

    I'm going through the options of finishing my wall also. I really do hate OSB but dislike drywall's handing properties also.

    If I had the time I would consider buying a combination of ash, oak,...
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    One of the reasons I posted this is claims made...

    One of the reasons I posted this is claims made by installers. I've had two different spray installers tell me my building could virtually be kept at my desisred tempature with a 50k btu furnance...
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    That is one of the reason I asked here, most of...

    That is one of the reason I asked here, most of the HVAC guys I've talked to do not have alot of experience with it yet and I have a little bit of a hard time just taking the foam industry's word for...
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    Metal pole barn w spay foam- heating costs

    This has been discussed a little here but I am curious of the heating/cooling costs associated with heating a metal sided building with closed cell foam vs other insulation tyes, i.e foil or vinyl...
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    It really depends on the layout but if possible I...

    It really depends on the layout but if possible I would choose the larger room with an exterior wall. If you need to reverse the direction you are laying or have a backfill area glue a spline in the...
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    I am considering insulating a 30x40 building that...

    I am considering insulating a 30x40 building that I built 8-10 years ago for storage. After looking at the quotes for the foam insulation installed vs a self install the price difference was...
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    If you go by the wood flooring industry the...

    If you go by the wood flooring industry the reccomendation is to keep it between 35 to 50 percent. For them the wood itself should have a mc of 6 to 8%. I think it is pretty safe to say that in the...
  25. Technically I have never seen a house where 220...

    Technically I have never seen a house where 220 at the box was not the norm but it is not entirely unheard of to not have any circuits 220. I was suprised at my current house but there is not a...
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