Recent content by Scott91370

None of the wiring is exposed. Apparently you've never dealt with squirrels - they will find or, in this case, make a way to get to wherever they want. I'm calling it outside wiring because it's not in the house.

Follow up... The breaker that controls the garage, laundry room, dining area and rear porch is the one that was demolished by the squirrel. This was one of the wires that melted just inside the [anel. It was traced to just above the garage to house entry door where the black wire melted the...

Just can't see them in the pic - they are all on the right hand side.

The squirrel was not in the panel, it was outside wiring that it chewed (post #1). I haven't seen the mom squirrel since the incident (babies are still around) but I know she isn't dead near the chewed wiring, I have already opened that up and no carcass. But the mess from nest and chewed wire...

Why would it have lasted 20 years if it was damaged during installation? And you really think a panel replacement for 2 wires? Seems overkill.

Everything on this is just lights (all LED) except one ceiling fan. I'd like to keep them on one circuit, but running one or two won't make much difference. Here is my box with what turns out to be 2 wires broken. Not much left of them to 'lengthen' them so they reach where the breakers sit...

I call it conduit, it's the PVC that all the wire from the entire house go through to come from the 'wall' area into the box This isn't my box, but the circled part. I'll try to get one but just imagine in the above pic one of those wires being broken with about 1/2" dangling in. I should...

Had a squirrel (or two) chew some outdoor wiring (same run feeds the lights in my garage, laundry room and kitchen dining area). Found it when I switched it on and heard the buzzing noise then the lights flickered and went out. Thought it would be a breaker but not that lucky. Even though it...

Thanks for all the input. I bought some cutting oil, turned the drill to the lowest rpm and used a Celine bit. Did the remaining 9 holes without any problems. The bit barely got warm to the touch at the end of each hole. I would drill one adding a drop or two or cutting fluid every so often...

Smooth!!!

I am abut to take on the task of drilling out lug stud holes - 9 holes total - and need some help on picking the right drill bit. The current hole is .555" and I am going up to .609" or 39/64. I had a Bosch Black Oxide bit here in the right size so I gave it a try. First hole was great. Cut...

I would also agree with a lot of people that cheap now is way better than cheap of 30 years ago - or maybe even better than 3/4 of the market at that time. I have a lot of my dads tools from the 60's, wrenches and sockets but the ratchets are getting worn out and with what dealers like Snap On...

I would. You will get some condensation/moisture and with the cost of lumber you sure don't want to have to replace it any time soon.

BIGGER. Once you put stuff in it the floor space will shrink fast. I would do 20x30 so a truck will fit in it you will and be able to walk around it without issue. At 24 it gets tight fast.

Make it bigger than you think you need. Mine is small at 20x24 (2 car size) and I wish I would have gone no smaller than 24x30. By the time you get tools and shelves in you'll lose a lot of space. I have plenty of outlets, but this is a good one to remember. I have two on the side walls and two...