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Larry Jaques external usenet poster
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user's latest post:
Workbench - Page 2 - DIYbanter
Published (2009-11-07 17:53:00)
On Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:17:06 -0800, the infamous "Jim Hall" scrawled the following: Finished this today. Took a few pictures for posterity. You know before I add the woodworker's patina of scratches, dents, stains. Instead of a tool tray built into the bench top, I added a pullout tray for that purpose. Guess I'll see now if in practice it actually functions that way. Tool troughs give you a love/hate relationship....
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OT Still in the Stone Age rant -...
Published (2009-11-07 13:26:00)
Sorry that you were in pain. One email friend of mine in another state says that the Walmart brand of Vicodin (Malandcrodt, maybe?) is just useless. He's got fibromyalgia, and lives on Vicodins. Maybe the Walgreens brand worked better, anyway. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Lp1331 1p1331" wrote in message ... Dunno, but with the last perscription I had filled (beginning of July) the...
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Optimum Bench Dog Holes...
Published (2009-11-07 20:08:00)
On Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:54:20 -0600, the infamous "Leon" scrawled the following: "Lew Hodgett" wrote in message .. . wrote: I'm about to drill bench dog holes in a slab maple bench 30" x 72". I intend to place my 12" Record vise adjacent to the left front corner. I'm wondering if anyone has determined optimum placement for dog holes ~ how many and where? The WoodSmithShop...
Stormin Mormon external usenet...
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Marking tools for easy...
Published (2009-11-07 13:23:00)
Some of the "chips" are an electrical resistor. And some are a RF transponder. Depending which kind of car it is, and what they were using. On some vehicles, replacing the column should not change the resistor value. Not sure about the transponders. I've got less learning about those. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Robert Green" wrote in message ... When my car was...
The Natural Philosopher[_2_]...
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PVA and plastering question.
Published (2009-11-07 12:05:00)
Uncle-C wrote: Hi, I've just rid a small wall of old plaster to reveal some old brick , some partially painted. I've scrapped, smoothed and sanded to try to get rid of any excess paint and now have a reasonable conditioned wall to plaster. I would like to PVA the wall first Why? but there seems ambiguity over how long I should leave the PVA on the wall prior plastering. As the main purpose should be as a primer should I leave to PVA...
The Natural Philosopher[_2_]
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Best way of sealing a bath?
Published (2009-11-06 21:26:00)
Jules wrote: On Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:01:38 +0000, Alan wrote: In message ,
dpb external usenet poster
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Splicing #14 wire, hot to...
Published (2009-11-07 22:53:00)
Existential Angst wrote: .... As far as odd notions of wire gauge, prior to about 2000, I don't think NYC made any general provision for #14 wire, except perhaps in special circumstances. I've never seen NYC Code, but that surely sounds suspicious--it would be interesting to see reference to the Code requirements that ban it... In new construction, I'd be curious to know the ratio of #14 wired houses vs #12 wired houses. Well,...
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OT Rant - Page 2 - DIYbanter
Published (2009-11-07 23:24:00)
"Markem" wrote in message ... On Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:35:56 -0500, "J. Clarke" wrote: I wish Obama well, but I think he's going to go down in history as another Jimmy Carter--a decent man without a clue. He ain't Jimmy. The is a man with a clue and an iron fist under velvet. How he is going to get everyone to think that he fufilled they're dream they thought his election promised them will be...
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Camillus knife
Published (2009-11-07 22:52:00)
On Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:42:28 -0700, "SteveB" wrote: "Gunner Asch" wrote Rangers were "issued" this knife as were Green Beanies. Shrug..its a decent enough folder. Not great, not bad. Camillus made a ****load of different knives for the military. Most were plain jane, but worked well enough. Gunner I like knives, and this one caught my eye. It's going in my kit on my ATV. Steve Add a...
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B&Q self checkout machines -...
Published (2009-11-07 09:33:00)
On Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:13:16 GMT, The Medway Handyman wrote: I really think that ambulances attending calls like that ought to be charged for, say £50 a time. LAS reckon its £160 per call cost to them (or us, as its a division of the NHS). Only a token fee for such calls. £50 is only a months Sky or a weeks ciggies or 3 nights down the pub. Not to mention numerous scroats od'ing on drugs and endless drunks. Back of the queue. I'd...
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Latest active threads on DIY & home improvement forum - DIYbanter:
Started 12 hours, 42 minutes ago (2009-11-09 01:23:00)
by Nova
sibosop wrote:
I just bought a Walker Turner saw. It's wired for 220. I need 120 to
get it to work in my shed. Anyone know how this is done?
What's the horsepower rating of the motor?
If it's over 1.5 HP the motor may not be able to be changed.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
Started 1 day, 12 hours ago (2009-11-08 01:15:00)
by Tony Hwang
CWLee wrote:
I have a number of DVDs containing computer backup information of a
sensitive nature. I plan to throw away the older ones, but first I want
to render the data on them irretrievable. Can anyone here recommend a
quick, cheap, easy way to do that? I've heard that drilling 2 or 3 1/4"
holes in them does the trick, but that is just a rumor to me. What about
placing them, ...
Started 14 hours, 26 minutes ago (2009-11-08 23:39:00)
by Oren[_2_]
On Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:25:04 -0500, Brandon McCombs
wrote:
Hello,
I moved into my house in February 2009. The people who had it before me
only bought it to fix it up. They purchased it in August 2008. During
that timeframe they install new faucets everywhere in the house,
including in 3 bathrooms. They used the same model of faucet in all 3
bathrooms.
It is located he
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Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-01 04:04:00)
by Gunner Asch[_4_] external usenet poster
On Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:14:42 -0800, "Richard W."
wrote:
"Bill Noble" wrote in message
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well,
http://www.convertunits.com/distance...A/to/Salem, +OR
says:
Distance between Los Angeles, CA and Salem, OR
The total distance from Los Angeles, CA to Salem, OR is 793 miles.
This is equivalent to 1,277 kilometers or 689 nautical miles.
The above is a great circle ...
Started 15 hours, 4 minutes ago (2009-11-08 23:01:00)
by al
"Hustlin' Hank" wrote in message
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I have heard many people use either Mineral Spirits or Kerosene. Since
I just bought one, I am not sure what to use. I will mostly be
cleaning mower/motorcycle and other misc. parts. What woudl you use?
TIA
Henry
We sell a safety solvent at the parts store just for small washers.It's a
higher flashpoint and not too hard on the skin....
Started 22 hours, 35 minutes ago (2009-11-08 15:30:00)
by salty@dog.com
On Sun, 8 Nov 2009 05:48:04 -0800 (PST), steve
wrote:
I have an older shower.
I have removed the Shower diverter and replaced it. I have the type
that has a spring on it and you pull it out to make water go to the
shower and then push in (or turn water off ) to make it go to the tub.
This diverter is on the wall eg its NOT the type that is built into
the the tub water outlet.
The ...
Started 20 hours, 30 minutes ago (2009-11-08 17:35:00)
by gfretwell@aol.com
The author has marked this message not to be archived. This post will be deleted on November 15, 2009.
On Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:26:10 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:
A friend of mine was doing some PVC work in his kitchen.
Slopped on the purple primer, and some dropped on the
hardwood floor.
His grand kids love the really kewl colors. But, SWMBO wants
the purple spots out.
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Started 1 day, 20 hours ago (2009-11-07 17:52:00)
by Jamie
mm wrote:
The car radio won't get AM unless one touches the antenna!
An internet acquaintance who still doesn't understand Usenet bought a
new radio for his Chrysler LeBaron, but AM reception was verrrrry low
volume, so as to be unusable. FM is fine.
He took it back to BestBuy and in the process of working on it, the
tech put his hand on the antenna and the volume went ...
Started 2 weeks, 1 day ago (2009-10-24 22:12:00)
by metspitzer external usenet poster
I have a fax machine. It is much easier to fax something than it is
to mail it or deliver it in person.
I got a prescription from the doctor yesterday. My doctor is 60 miles
from my house. My pharmacy is about 15 min in the opposite direction.
To save 30 min, I should be able to stop at home and fax them a copy
of my prescription so they have time to prepare it, and have it ready
when...
Started 11 hours, 46 minutes ago (2009-11-09 02:19:00)
by jim
On Nov 8, 6:44*pm, "James" wrote:
Upstairs shower, single handle faucett. * Pull straight out for water, turn
left for hot, right for cold.
Water not leaking, but can hear a hiss all the time. *Sounds like some
faucetts do when you turn them on just slightly. *Actually, sounds almost
like water is running *(very slightly), but none running, and no leak.
Is valve stem *bad, and...
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Hot threads for last week on DIY & home improvement forum - DIYbanter:
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-10-30 23:22:00)
by Bill
In message , gazz
writes
i'm not going to do owt, but i am sorely tempted to egg their house and
pretend it was some disgruntled trick or treaters who didnt like their
sign,
or maybe change the sign for one that reads 'beware of the misearble
****s'
Around my way someone would have soaked it in paraffin and set fire to
it by now...............
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Bill
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-10-26 19:30:00)
by Andrew Gabriel
In article ,
"ARWadsworth" writes:
Has anyone got any idea how these Devil's scrotums work?
In theory you scan the item and place it on the scales.
The scales reject the item. You try again. The ******* thing then allows 4
items through before rejecting the 5th item and freezes up. And never try to
buy dowel using one unless you want large dowel and intend to shove it up...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-01 10:17:00)
by whiskeyomega external usenet poster
I hadn't used to be damp. I don't know what we have done to create this.
Its only happened in the last couple of years.
Having gone through all the possibles it looks like its condensation. But
our lifestyle hasn't changed any so I don't know why its suddenly happening.
Some mornings the walls are ringing wet, especially on damp days when its
cold and raining and we haven't got a lot...
Started 2 days, 12 hours ago (2009-11-07 01:12:00)
by Leon[_6_]
The shooting that every one has heard about in Fort Hood was tragic on so
many levels and continues to be.
My utmost respect goes out to the armed forces and my deepest sympathies to
the victims and their families.
It was tragic that so many were injured and killed.
It is tragic that the shooter is only being identified as a suspect rather
than "the shooter". Damn it, when there ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-01 11:18:00)
by Steve Firth external usenet poster
The elections for the UK Usenet Committee are currenting running, and
the following are standing:
Graham Drabble
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-10-30 04:13:00)
by Too_Many_Tools external usenet poster
I am interested in hearing your opinion as to how this Country should
fix "The Problem".
Here is a story about how the Obama Administration is approaching it.
TMT
Financial overhaul bill gets wary reception
By JIM KUHNHENN and ANNE FLAHERTY, Associated Press Writers Jim
Kuhnhenn And Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Writers
Thu Oct 29, 6:30 pm ET
WASHINGTON An Obama ...
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-10-29 11:50:00)
by HeyBub[_3_]
Jon Danniken wrote:
Any suggestions besides trapping and drowning or shooting the little
pieces of sh*t that poop in my garden and pee in my carport?
I'm considering getting one of the "havahart" electric fence jobs and
zapping them until they get the message they are no longer welcome
here.
Any other suggestions?
Cats, generally, don't like and avoid the smell of citrus. ...
Started 6 days, 16 hours ago (2009-11-02 22:04:00)
by Morris Dovey
Bill wrote:
I have an attached 400 ft^2 (20' by 20') 2-car garage with an (electric)
insulated garage door.
What is a smart way to warm it up (to say 60 degrees)? Options appear to be
kerosene, propane and electric.
I assume that propane may be the cleanest and/or cheapest. How concerned
should I be about exhaust fumes (at this point, they concern me)?
The garage ...
Started 2 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-06 18:20:00)
by dpb
Existential Angst wrote:
Awl --
A two-part Q:
Due to some remodeling, I'm forced to splice/lengthen some old bx cable that
has #14 wire in it, and re-connect to the fuse box.
Should I splice the #14 with #14, or splice with #12?
The reason I would continue with #14 wire is just to remind me and future
people that Hey, this old wire is a little lighter than modern #12,...
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-10-27 02:14:00)
by Bill Wright
"Arfa Daily" wrote in message
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The primary suspects would have to be either our government, or some
faceless eurobollox department in Brussels, but where is the money coming
from ? Out of our taxes ?
Yes. The true cost of environmentalism is being hidden from the public.
Elements are fuel tax, the proposed taxes on new cars and domestic heating,
subsidised domestic ...
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