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    KenC replied to the thread Truss repair.
    Looking at the pic of the separation, I'm not sure it is separating. May well be just the original cut was a little short so they...
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    KenC replied to the thread Truss repair.
    My Dad was in a federal government training program for veteran farmers/ranchers right after WWII. For years I had his text books...
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    KenC replied to the thread Buckling 14x20 slab.
    Local Lowes now sells gravel and sand in what look to be 1 cuyd containers. Really, a 3x3x3 what looks like woven plastic fabric...
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    KenC replied to the thread In wall or conduit?.
    Wow! Local lowes has it at 9.98 for 10'. Even considering Canadian dollar to USD that's a huge difference.
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    KenC replied to the thread Pioneer vs Mitsubishi.
    Can't speak to Mits or other premium brands, but can tell you I've been satisfied with Pioneer units. When the first one failed due to...
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    KenC replied to the thread Selecting a Framer Nailgun.
    Senco. good tools. good service. good warranty.
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    I once owned an old building, original electrical equipment circa 1916 was a panel with copper bolts/studs and knife switches, no...
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    KenC replied to the thread Do I need a temp supporting wall?.
    Sorry for the delay. Horizontally.
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    Agree with that assessment. The original install was never properly bedded into the thinset. Either it was too dry when it was...
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    KenC replied to the thread Do I need a temp supporting wall?.
    I would screw or nail a 2xsomething to both top plates and the vertical gable 2xs. Then put a temp brace at the center of that added...
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    KenC replied to the thread Solid or blocked corner.
    Irwin speedbore. Goog compromise bit and can drill at an angle
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    KenC replied to the thread Simple Ground Question.
    Just be sure all metal parts are bonded to whatever is grounded.
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