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I am an engineer as well--structural engineer :D

Similar to Paul's suggestion, I view the FWW as merely a guideline or general reference as I personally think it misses some key info. Two important components are the surface area of the particular...

Hi Jim,
As you're finding out, it can be very difficult installing EMT between hard points based on the overlap with the connectors. I found that it's best to work "downstream" piece by piece and...

Please, let's not confuse engineers with architects and vice versa as we are not one and the same. :D

Yeah, I think it's always good practice to seek the advice of a professional. Of course, this is assuming that you're not required to pull permits and submit stamped drawings for approval. Just...

Based on what area load? It's important that people don't use this as gospel and there's a significant difference in span length depending on the particular area load. Also, there's both strength and...

Hi Chen-Tin,
Regardless of the application, a professional opinion is always worth having and more so in your situation. More importantly, it may be mandated if you're required to pull permits or...

The Dude--I'm with you guys. The follow-up response to that is hilarious but obviously not appropriate for the masses. :D

Great start to the build, Chris. I'm also looking forward to the progress...

There are a fair number of "boutique" back saws being sold on places like eBay that appear to be solid saws. By boutique, I'm referring to individuals selling their own saw creations from scratch or...

Depending on the depth of the rough areas, just be aware that most self levelers require a minimum thickness of 1/8" or a maximum thickness of 1/2". That's a ballpark number but each manufacturer...

Hi Tony,
For your desk project, just be sure you flip the tails and pins around as the tails are typically on the drawer sides and the pins are on the drawer front. Good luck and be sure to post...

It appears the press screw does not ship to a U.S. address, which is why it doesn't show up in a search when I'm logged in. It does, however, show up in the search when viewing the Canadian site.

Great job and I really like how it turned out, Ryan!

The wing nut by Roton is an interesting idea as an alternative to the machining required on the handwheels. Based on the dimensions provided...

Hi Sean,
My recommendation is Mason's Mill & Lumber located close to the Beltway and Tanner on the West side of Houston. While Clark's does carry a wider array of material in terms of exotics or...

All of this points to just doing a full-blown CFD analysis of the system so fire up the super-computer :D. Jokes aside, Mike is a very knowledgeable guy on the topic and recently helped me as well...

Hi David,
Sorry if this was inherently understood but what factor, if any, is the grinder in using a two stone setup? In other words, can a two stone setup be used as well in the absence of a...

There's a similar post that I just responded to in the general woodworking forum showing the overhead blade guard version I made. I went through the same thought process to provide some lateral...

Hey Andy,
Admittedly, I've always worked without the OEM blade guard on my saw but recently decided to build my own version. My primary reason was to add the above-table dust collection, followed by...

I'm in the process of finishing a night stand with two inset frame and panel doors that are approximately 15" H x 10" wide. The doors are arts and crafts style with flat panels and pegged tenons so...

I really like how it's shaping up and I'm enjoying the build process as well, particularly when it's as detailed as yours has been. For the rabbets on the raised panels, was it difficult to register...

That's a clever idea and interestingly enough, ring stiffeners are commonly used to strengthen steel tubular members in the offshore industry.

As a generalized statement, this is simply not true based on my experience. In fact, they were the second lowest quote I received for the entire ductwork package, even with shipping costs included....

Timely post as I'll be pulling the trigger on purchasing the "premium" ductwork today from Penn State. Being in the Houston area and having access to a number of spiral duct fabricators, I was...

Ben/Rich,
I ordered both the 40" and 24" clamps and while the 40" clamps arrived within about a week, the 24" clamps have yet to even ship after two weeks. I called Southern Tool the Friday...

Do you know if the cells are fully grouted or if it's reinforced with rebar (vertically)? As I recall, your shop is located in your industrial facility so the application potentially won't be as...