I've gone just the opposite way. At 50 or so, (now almost 54), I quit wearing a tool pouch after over 20 years.
Now, I still use one, but I just buckle the belt and use it as a sling over my...
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I've gone just the opposite way. At 50 or so, (now almost 54), I quit wearing a tool pouch after over 20 years.
Now, I still use one, but I just buckle the belt and use it as a sling over my...
I have used alcohol (isopropyl) for years to remove excess epoxy when
building model airplanes.
I have no idea if West Systems responds the same.
They don't have to be old or worn to be off, either.
I have a brand new tape that is about 1/32 off. And the hook moves freely.
I usually check them in the store, this one I did not.
If you still have a full sheet of plywood, draw the dimensions out and measure the diagonal.
You're gonna run into places like end of hallways where maybe three doors are right next to each other in corners, where you can't get a handsaw in there.
The multi-tool is made for these kind of...
Hmm. The laser on my FSH stays lit all the time, unless I turn it off. It doesn't show up in bright daylight, however.
Also, mine is adjusted so the laser hits the left side of my mark, so that the...
Hi Joe.
I am a trim carpenter, and have been using a Hitachi 10" scms for many years now. I wouldn't go back to a non-slider for any reason. I've not found any trim situations my 10" won't handle....
Darrel,
If your stair was originally built with 2x treads, you might want to use the same to replace it. If you use something 1" or 1 1/8", your top and bottom rise will change.
Risers can be out...
If you have the room, I would consider making the treads longer, and adding another riser/tread. The stair would be less steep and easier to walk for your lady.
I find anything between 7 1/4 and 7...
Just a guess, but maybe your clamps are overpowering the tape and pulling the front out of alignment.
If you have a 23 or 18 gauge pinner, I would tape, then pull the drawer out just enough to get...
Hi guys,
I am a professional carpenter looking to buy a new drill/driver and an impact driver.
I have had Panasonics with good luck, but the batteries are shot (had one battery rebuilt, not going...
I've been looking at these, also. Where did you buy the combo? I've seen the separate tools, but not together.
Also, I've noticed two different size lithium batteries,(I think), which size did you...
I installed two of these last fall, cut both to length and had to rip both to width. I just used a regular circular saw, worked fine.
I would use the poplar. The only advantage I see with the MDF is one less coat of paint and sanding. If this is important to you, use the MDF.
I don't understand the statement about coping...
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Not to pick on your post, but it brings up something I forgot to mention in my first post.
I now realize the OP doesn't have a miter saw and so my advice doesn't apply to him, but other...
The sentence in bold print says it all. It will be easy to cope if you do this.
When you go to cut it to length, pay attention because that short piece will probably want to fly off into space. To...
1 1/2" 18 gauge would work, 23 gauge probably not.
I've never used one of those before, but I'll bet in your example you would subtract the angle from 180, then divide by 2.
In a situation where you would cut 2, 22.5 angles (outside miters), I'll...
For inside corners, subtract a half degree on each cut; for outside corners, add a half degree. Kind of a pain, because of the stops on the saw, but it works.
I've had pretty much the same experience as you. Have had very few ask, and talked 'em all out of it. It just don't look right.:D
I do them two ways.
Sometimes, I use a utility knife. Use an old one (with a good blade), and use your hammer to gently tap the knife around the radius.
Or, sometimes I use a 1/2" spade bit to...
You said in your 2nd post you would be doing some larger cross-cutting. With my Hitachi, I can cut up to 12" at 90*, you won't be able to do that with the 12" CMS. My opinion is get the SCMS of your...
Since no one else has brought it up, I'll recommend the Hitachi, even though it's not on the list. But, I can't compare it to others since Hitachi is all I've owned for the last 15 years or so. Have...
I have an old one that needs fixed. I bought a DeWalt top handle for the interim, but much prefer the Bosch barrel grip.
Just for a different idea for some cheap, fast garage cabinets...
here is something I did last summer. These started out as open shelves, but after I got the wall cleats and vert. dividers up, the...