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I have a great deal of "true" 2 x 4 and 2 x 6 rough sawn oak lumber from which I'd like to make flooring for a backyard office. Most boards are warped, cupped and/or bowed to a degree. What saw could be used to best slice each board in half...in other words a 2 x 6 x 12' would become two 1 x 6 x...

I need help identifying a vise I have that broke last year. The only visible marking that I have found is the BIG number 5 on the side of it. Also, is there a Vise Repair Person Extraordinaire on the forum? TIA

I'd like to run (underground) power to a shed approximately 300' away. I would like 2-20A receptacles and an overhead light. Q1: What is the best way to accomplish this task? Q2: Is the use of Romex possible?

I've run out of neutral lugs in my subpanel. If I add a grounding bar and relocate all ground wires to it, can I then use the the bar where the ground wires were formerly located as a neutral bar to gain more neutral lugs?

In my shop: A Square D 125A QOC24UF subpanel-1 will feed a new Square D 100A QO612L100SCP subpanel-2. In the new subpanel, I'd like 4 circuits, 3-20A circuits and 1-30A circuit. 1. What size breaker in subpanel-1? 2. What size feeder wire to subpanel-2? Thanks in advance

I have an old Dortch electric 3-eye stove that I'm putting in a bunkhouse. Notes Note 1: It is wired with a 3-prong cord. Note 2: It has a grounding terminal on the back of the stove body, located in an area not near the cord connections (8"-10" away). Rating Plate 230V 10260 Watts Breaker...

I need to purchase an 8.5" bi-metal hole saw to duct a wall-mounted bath vent fan. Any suggestions on brand and where to purchase? Thanks in advance.

Who makes the best (strongest) pointed shovel and where can they be purchased?

Hello. I've been a member for a few years and have not posted much. I have done a lot of lurking and researching on the site. I have acquired a 24' x 56' shop and would like to employ a new compressor to handle any future needs (small blasting cabinet, air tools, a couple of tools may be run at...

I have some erosion around the perimeter of my garage slab. I trying to decide the best way to mitigate this unwanted activity. I have pics but don't know how to post them...reading up on that now...

The long sides of my garage (metal pole barn, erected August 2016) have light erosion under the slab and two corners. Concrete man did not do footers. (Please, let's not discuss this.) Slab is 5-1/4" thick. Should I fill along the sides of the garage with dirt or crusher run? I'm looking for...

Should a new 15A miter saw trip a 20A GFCI outlet?

What is the best paint for a steel primed entry door. Oil-based enamel? Latex? What is the best method to apply paint without spraying it on? My new garage is standing tall. I'll try to post some photos later this evening. Thanks in advance.

Question before slab will be poured this week. Should I have the concrete man go with wire mesh or fiber mixed in the concrete. Slab will have 8 inch footing around perimeter (gravel not pushed all the way to edge of form boards), as well as 1" re-bar around perimeter and is 20' x 32' in width...

Hi. Noob here and my first post. I'm building a detached garage at the lake for a new boat. Would someone please recommend a reasonably priced steel door with frame. My wants are: mortise lock, regular handle and deadbolt, out-swing, nrp hinges, no panels, no glass, 1.75" door, size 36" x 80"...