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Your fire is making me think about getting interconnected smoke alarms. I have battery powered smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in...

So sorry to hear about that horrible fire. I hope that you have good insurance for all of that. We can all learn from this. Thanks for...

I’m waiting for the typical GJ overkill suggestion such as forged eye bolts (with shoulders) running clear through the LVL with...

One alternative that occurred to me was to drive a tee nut into the back of that LVL. You might need a metal tube to line the hole if...

You’ve got the tools and you’ve got the talent. Great job! 🍻

Thanks guys! I was quite pleased to get them. They need a little cleanup and love, but that’s easy enough. I’ll add in my Humpty Dumpty...

Spencer scored big time! Not one but TWO swivel jaw vises from 2 of the most desirable companies. For just $50 each… that deserves a...

My grandfather had a miniature lighthouse on his mantle and even though I haven't seen it for 68 years I still remember. Here's my...

It's easy enough to roll paint onto walls. What do you gain by painting before hanging it other than the fastener heads being...

I finally finished my restoration of a Wilton Torco with 3.5” jaws. This was acquired rusty, the paint was old and sloppy, and it was...

milkovich: The best I can do is the 1891 Emmert patent drawings and description. However, this was for an earlier version than the one...

Properly equipped they are a great saw…

Mechanical dehumidification and/or big air conditioners is your only hope. Sorry.

That's insanely cool Slava, please keep up the presence here.