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Hey all. I had a problem sweating joints today and I wanted to see if any of you know what the issue is. Here's the deal: I've sweated hundreds of joints in my life. I'm very good at it and NEVER get leaks. Now yesterday/today I'm doing a job at my neighbors house and I get 3 joint...

It is insulated but I really doubt it's too big. There is about 1400 sq ft of space if you add both floors and the upstairs has a high cathedral ceiling. Not to mention I live in northwestern Maine.

This thread is ancient so apologies for attempting to revive it. It's the most relevant thing I can find on the internet (so excellent work Garage Journal!) I'm debating whether or not to hang a shop heater that only has 5 feet from floor to bottom of the unit. It looks to me like it is only...

Hi everyone. Here is the shop I built. It's 22' x 34', a story-and-a-half. 8' ceiling on the first floor and a huge upstairs studio space with cathedral ceiling. When I did the foundation formwork (frost-protected-shallow-foundation) I put pex pipe in assuming one day put radiant heat in...

I should really post questions on here more often, the responses are always fascinating. Thanks so much for the responses. Don't think we have a conclusive answer but there is certainly some interesting possibilities! I plan on documenting my tool restos with pics and video and perhaps I'll...

Perhaps, since all metals are porous, they were just more oil-saturated? I'd be surprised if they coated these old tool (1930s and 40s) with any kind of film. Ductile iron, yeah I wondered about that (but I really don't know the difference). Someone was once telling me how rust resistant...

Hi all. Got a question that may or may not have an easy answer. I do a lot of tool/machine restoration in my shop. By "restoration" I mean mechanical restoration (as opposed to cosmetic restoration). I make my living with my tools and need reliable, functional tools. Anyway I currently...

Wow, THANK YOU ALL! This has been supremely helpful. I think I'm pointed in the right direction. :thumbup:

Thanks everyone. To answer some of the questions: 1. Sandblasting is something I would do infequently. I'm actually more of a woodworker and that is what my shop is set up for. 2. As far as the size jobs I need to do, it will mostly be smallish parts (small motor blocks, outboard motor...

Hi everyone. I need to add sandblasting tools and skills to my shop. I'm a professional handyman that specializes in creative projects. I always seem to be restoring and fixing up some old thing for someone (work I love by the way). It's almost embarrassing how little I know about...

Thanks everyone for your knowledge and insights!

Very good point.

All good info. Thanks. I'll take a look at what Mcmaster has. Are all bronze bearings porous?

Thanks for the response. It seemed really strange to me that I observed the same scenario three times recently. The first instance was a blower on my old furnace. I had been putting a few drops of oil in the cups every year. Finally I had to take the whole thing apart for a repair, and...

Hi everyone. I'm primarily a woodworker so forgive this question which probably has an obvious answer. I've taken apart at least three different machines recently that all featured sleeve bearings (bushings) with oil-cups for lubrication. I don't understand how these work. Each time I drove...

I didn't think I could come in through the back of my main panel but I took a second look after brewchief mentioned it and it looks like it should work. Woohoo! :rocker: My LB fitting would be right next to (practically touching) my meter box. I don't see a problem with that. Any reason why...

Actually I don't need to have an inspection (I could request one and a guy from the state office would have to drive an hour and a half to get here). I'm way out in the willywacks of Maine in what is know as The Unorganized Territories. I really make an effort to do things by the book, but...

Thanks for the response. That is exactly what I was worried about with the LB fitting. I know I can't just bury it in the wall. Ugh, I really don't wan't to make an access panel. My service panel is actually in the corner of my living room. Hummm, I wonder if there are any other options.

Yes, I think some are calling this "mobile home feeder wire" - they are individual conductors (no outer jacket). Any idea how I can make the 90 degree conduit bend inside a 5-1/2" wall cavity? I believe I need 1-1/2" conduit. Thanks for the help.

Hi everyone. I've been lurking on here for a while and I finally need your help. I'm building a 22' x 34' barn next to my home (which I spent the last four years building). I need to run power from the 200A main panel in my house to the location where the barn will be built. I wired my own...