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    I used Roxul in the ceiling of my basement shop....

    I used Roxul in the ceiling of my basement shop. Did not use drywall to cover it, so Roxul is exposed. It significantly reduced the sound in the family room directly above the shop. Did not...
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    Make a jig to drill straight. Use a short piece...

    Make a jig to drill straight. Use a short piece of 2x4, use a forstner bit to drill through, then cut the 2x4 to center the hole and add fence to each side . This should then center the hole, provide...
  3. Make sure the fence is not slipping or moved and...

    Make sure the fence is not slipping or moved and follow Andrew’s suggested on where to hold. Make sure to apply firm pressure to the domino downward and forward before making the cut.
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    It has been a long time since I worked with Excel...

    It has been a long time since I worked with Excel but believe that is an “object” ( forget what real name is). Try right click on it ,look at menu options , should be one to delete. If not, then try...
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    http://elairecorp.com/routercollets/ I ordered...

    http://elairecorp.com/routercollets/

    I ordered collets from here to replace oem ones. No issues with company or collets. Happy customer. Not sure of they have for Ridgid but would be worth...
  6. Make your own version of a track saw if you have...

    Make your own version of a track saw if you have a circular saw. That is as economical as it gets because you can use hardboard for the base. You could make several of different lengths even. There...
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    According to my wife, there is fabric glue but...

    According to my wife, there is fabric glue but she was not sure about the washing part. There are also iron on hem tape that comes in different thicknesses. Because it is used on hems, it must be...
  8. One at a time, unless the project involves...

    One at a time, unless the project involves multiples (duplicates) of the one item. In that case the number is “n” (depends on how many multiples).
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    We just had a meeting with our advisor. We have...

    We just had a meeting with our advisor. We have been asking questions about RMDs simply as knowledge as we are a year away from that momentous occasion. Our question to him was regarding withholding...
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    We had a small safe but outgrew it. Then switched...

    We had a small safe but outgrew it. Then switched to a tall gun safe having shelves. Never had a fire or water so cannot comment on that aspect. It has a keypad for entry. We are very happy with it....
  11. I have the C26 which was purchased new more than...

    I have the C26 which was purchased new more than a decade ago. I paid a lot more than $500. Anyway, it has been a great machine. Only real issue was sourcing a capacitor for the saw motor; SCM did...
  12. I started with a 6” jointer and also used the...

    I started with a 6” jointer and also used the technique Edward described with the planer. Neither approach is desirable. Save your money a little longer and get the 8” or larger if possible. You will...
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    I bought an MFT maybe 15 years ago along with the...

    I bought an MFT maybe 15 years ago along with the domino and a few other Festool tools. At the time, I wrestled with the decision to buy it or not. It was one of the smartest decisions made. It is...
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    Use double stick tape and a piece of paper on the...

    Use double stick tape and a piece of paper on the upper part. The ink would show up on the paper.
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    About a year before my wife and I retired, we...

    About a year before my wife and I retired, we worked with a financial advisor to find out if we could afford to retire. He is a fee-only fiduciary certified financial planner and does not buy/sell or...
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    I normally make 4 trips: 3 to buy, 1 to return...

    I normally make 4 trips: 3 to buy, 1 to return the extra stuff i bought just in case the sizes were wrong.
  17. I do not change the oil myself. But, the amount...

    I do not change the oil myself. But, the amount we pay (~half of your cost) is part of a maintenance agreement.
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    I prefer the Spectape that Josh indicated. It...

    I prefer the Spectape that Josh indicated. It holds well for my purpose.
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    I will echo Richard’s comments. I have 5 function...

    I will echo Richard’s comments. I have 5 function minimax so it is a little different than just jointer/planer but in many respects the same holds true. Jointing, ripping and planing have to be...
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    We switched from Verizon last year to Consumer...

    We switched from Verizon last year to Consumer Cellular and are very happy with the change. In addition to saving a lot of money per month, we get more bars on our phones than we did with Verizon....
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    It is one tool in the toolbox. It has its place....

    It is one tool in the toolbox. It has its place. It is used when the need dictates but otherwise there are better methods. There times when it is the best approach at solving a problem.
  22. We had our furnace replaced last December and...

    We had our furnace replaced last December and added a uv filter to the system. It has the uv light plus a charcoal filter. It is amazing how well the charcoal filter removes cooking and other odors....
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    We switched from Verizon last fall to Consumer...

    We switched from Verizon last fall to Consumer Cellular and have been very happy. We went from about $100 for two of us to $40. My phone went from 2-3 bars to 3-4 bars consistently. There is no going...
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    I follow Roger’s advice, raise the grain with...

    I follow Roger’s advice, raise the grain with water, sand lightly , vacuum, wipe with naptha then finish.
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    Happy birthday !

    Happy birthday !
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