Recent content by Dan V.

A bit of history.....Spar varnish was for just that - spars. You know, the wooden poles on sailing vessels. As there are conditions that cause wood to expand and contract a "hard" finish would soon fail. Spar varnish is a softer finish that would "flex" with the expansion and contraction of...

Had similar issue until I changed to the special LED bulbs for the opener. In addition, I have low voltage landscape lights controlled by a daylight sensor. When those LED's come on when the light is low the opener is wonky also. But I am usually home by the time the lights come on, so it's...

Getting a small amount of vinyl siding for the roll up door/gable end of my garage. Told 12 - 13 week lead time. Been 8 weeks now; will be ready when it gets here!

There is a pretty good number of Coleman collectors. I think this would be a desirable piece. I've seen wanted ads by collectors looking for items, so check your paper and local social media wanted ads. They also have web forums so worthwhile checking out.

Years ago I worked in industrial sales to tool and die, mold makers, and other metal workers. We sold a cutting lubricant that the customers loved - at the time I think it was $85-/gal. It was vegetable oil with some blue dye that the boss added. Bought by the drum, added the dye, and...

Don't think you will find a 120v welder that will do 1/4". And what is a "cheap" 240v - how much do you want to spend? I am a dabbler - I play at teaching myself with a mig and tig. I have a WeldPro multi-process unit, and a YesWelder tig machine. You could consider them "cheap" welders, but...

Not looking yet...but my unit is getting elderly. We have a local company pushing the Daikin. Where did that brand come from? I'm guessing name change, as I have only been aware of them for a few years.

Well, I certainly hope that the saw holds up for my hobby use. Not certain what circle you acquaint with - are the issues with Baileigh having to do with the larger production saws? Yeah, a lot of these saws look similar, but close examination shows them to be different. Most of them on the...

As OP on this thread-I would like to report that I ended up buying a Baileigh 127P Portable bandsaw. I was away when I ordered it thru Zoro, was surprised to get an email from UPS that it was to be delivered so quickly. Texted my neighbor and he secured it for me until I got home. I came...

Was doing some handyman work at a friends place out of state the last few days. We needed a table saw, and she bought a new Dewalt 8-1/4 model 7485. While not as capable as my big saw at home, it impressed the heck out of me. If you can live with the small table size - buy it! If my 10"...

Yep. lol

I checked the box of rivets that I got when I purchased the gun - 1985 date on the box. The Arrow rivets that I have the problems with are new. No adjustments or apparent way to dis-assemble the cheap rivet gun innards. So a blast of WD40 may clean it up in there. I hate shopping on the...

One of my tools that don't get used a lot, but when you need it... The gun/tool, whatever the proper name, is an older unit from Ace. Served me well for many years, but it has developed an issue the last couple of times that I used it. When it breaks off the mandrel it doesn't break it off at...

Yes, and they all are a little different. The Grizzly has a more common/available blade size. Was really PO'd at Grizzly customer service yesterday when she wouldn't tell me if there preferred freight company had a terminal in Grand Rapids, where I could pick up a truck shipment there,for a...

I am still chewing over a saw purchase. Did a search and found nothing here on GJ, or really any independent reviews of this saw. If you have one, lets hear about it. Can it go vertical to fab up a table for it? Thx