Recent content by BwBrown

I was working on a home I built for my family some 30 years ago, a friend who in his youth had lost an arm in a farm accident was visiting the site, helping some, when I BLASTED my thumb with the hammer. He laughed, said "That's something I never do." Always loved his sense of humor. I bought a...

"Anymore suggestions for a finish?" I used clear satin poly on the old wood in my civil-war-vintage home. The old wood patina is breathtaking.

Northern Tool just sold/shipped me two 4" vent kits for 119 each plus shipping. Pretty complete, heater to cap.

It's not rocket science. Use black iron pipe. 1/2" line might be plenty, but best check with your gas company - longer runs require larger pipe, they'll be happy to steer you in the right direction. I used to be scared of iron pipe, but Lowes has it in enough different lengths, custom threading...

I too am installing two 75k units. My gas installer said: If using single walled horizontal vent pipe, the exhaust should slope 1/4" to the foot inward and requires a condensate trap and drain. If using insulated horizontal vent pipe, the exhaust should slope 1/4" to the foot outward. Since...

I do quite a little wood work, my shop is divided into wood work, machine tools, and auto work. I would have to say that for all your "basic wood working skill" and your basic "wood working tools", that is pretty nice! Enjoy it.

If I understand your question correctly, I will share what I think to be correct according to minimum code in the US. If you currently have three wires feeding your garage panel, you should separate the white (common) and ground busses, and drive a ground rod. If you have four wires feeding...

PM me if you would accept 1k even. The check would be in the mail quickly. Bob

Man, it can happen in so many different ways - my worst case event was with an EMPTY horse trailer, just under 3k empty - electric brakes on both axles (leaf springs) Hit the brakes to avoid idiot passing and cutting in - at about 65mph. Wire to rear axle electric brakes was bad, hitting the...

I also have a weaver afh, awaiting installation in the new about to break ground shop. I also have some parts blowups, etc. PM me with your email address, let me know exactly what you are looking for - maybe we can put our heads together and get them both working. Bob

The state public utility takes voltage quality real seriously. (I'm in PA) Regulations state 120 volts + or - 5% I believe. I had an over voltage problem in our rural area (136 volts!), electric coop isn't even regulated, they gave me a real run around - talked about my location on the line and...

My barn, built 1862has a track sticking the gable end, open the door and they hauled mounds of hay up and in. Ponder the possibilities - it can be done. Bob

I try to watch his program as often as I can. It enjoyable, especially so since I am smarter than he is...:o It is always easy to trash someone who is trying to teach by example. Truth is, I recently went through a home with the home inspector prior to being purchased by my daughter... and I...