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    TV wall mount onto metal studs

    I'd use a piece of 3/4 plywood, span 3-4 stud bays. Make this a "pad" to mount your tv mount to. The idea is to spread the load over a greater area then the mount itself. Dress it up with stain or paint. Hope this helps.
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    How do you organize small hardware (nuts & bolts etc...) ?

    Made Cabinet from scrap wood had laying around.
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    Shipping a Pistol

    Go visit pops and then return with it checked in your baggage! Easy!
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    window placement problem

    Leave it as is.... BUT... Use PVC trim. Flash welll, and caulk the **** out of it... GOOD stuff, not the HD special.
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    Vinyl over Shake Siding with large reveal

    I suggest sheeting with OSB or PLY THEN insulate with sheet foam and tape all joints. Fir strips over studs gives solid nailing surface and a drain plane. Depth of foam depends on r value req'd. I have done as much as 2", but then had to build out all openings, house is now heated via a...
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    Vinyl over Shake Siding with large reveal

    Regardless of your intent for the future, you need to strip off old shake. It is NOT a good base for ANY kind of siding or weatherization. By doing anything else, you are passing in headaches to the next guy and will be unhappy with the finished results. Shake is very inconsistent and will...
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    a question about making a straight wall

    First, you need to "crown" your lumber w/ all "HIGH SIDES" facing same direction. Second, lumber moves with moistures changes. I suggest a 2x4 "top plate" that is then "capped" by a 2x (6-8 depending on preference) as a handrail. Corners should be 4x4, thru bolted. The 2x4 will need to be...
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    What are my options for my (re?) roof?

    Spray insulation on bottom side of roof? Frame an intermediate ceiling, sheet rock, then blown in cellulose insulation?
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    NEED a plumbers help

    Can you post a picture of INSIDE the hole where the shower head arm goes into the wall? Did the shower are just come unthreaded or rust and rot through? Having fixed MANY of these situations, I need more info in order to help. Pictures will be of the most help.
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    Concern With Roof

    run drip edge along rake, between shinglw and tar paper. Roofers cement to tack down shingles all along edge... continuous bead. Should be okay.
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    Waterproofing

    I have done a considerable amount of construction. To answer your question is nearly impossible unles you give me a soils study, ground water charts, and a size of the vault. I will say, ANYONE using the materials you are, in a manner that you are, should just consult an engineer, geologist...
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    Vintage Craftsman toolbox logo/emblem

    Although I can not find the listing... EBAY had the vintage logo you are looking for. I had googled "vintage tool logo" and either sticker or decal. I am looking for it, I thought I saved it....
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    Power tool cord

    I just use regular old extension cords....My skil saw has a 25 footer...I never have to ad another extension when roof top or in yard... usually long enough. I actually took a 100' and made 4 cords...adding a 90 degree, low profile plug.
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    Heavy duty Casters

    Re: Heavyduty Casters When I got them I was told 250lbs per, but I have no proof. No manufacturer name etchings, maybe a trademark....
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    Thule Bases

    Can't get pictures to take... [email protected]. I will email pictures....
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    Heavy duty Casters

    Re: Heavyduty Casters I am unable to get my pictures to take.... [email protected] I can email pictures. Open to all offers!!!!
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    Heavy duty Casters

    I have 16 pairs of casters (16 each locking/swivel and just swivel). Industrial quality, NOT HD or HF. Used for commercial displays and carts/dollies. 5" overall height... 4" wheels black rubber/plastic. Thinking $25 pair, or make me an offer. Can email pics only... sorry.
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    Thule Bases

    Have THULE bases off my Leer Camper track. Can email pics. Asking $40, but want them gone more than I want $... actual shipping costs apply.
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    32 Lug Nuts 9/16"

    Came off Dodge Ram 2500 when I switched to H2 rims. Full set of 32 lugs, have a 15/16 (1/2" drive) to go with it. Asking $20 simply because I have no idea what they are worth...and there is supposed to be a price... want them gone....MAKE ME ANY OFFER!!! truck had less than 12k miles when...
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    Mac mb1500 & mb1700

    Asking $800 each. Located in Sacramento Area. New liners. Keys. Shoot me an offer. Moving and need them to be adopted to good home. Can email pictures... just can't post the pictures.... [email protected]
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