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March 17, 2003

I have a Makita 2703, 10" table saw.  Adjusting for a 45 degree cut has always been difficult.  I had to force it the last degree or so.  It has…

March 16, 2003

Hi all, I'm considering getting a new compressor and I do most aspects of building, mostly framing, but increasing amounts of finishing as renovating appears to be grabbing more and more of my time.…

March 15, 2003

I am about to make poured in place concrete countertops. I am a glassblower so I was thinking a waterfed grinder might be a good investment, and I could try…

March 15, 2003

How do all....hoping for some feedback on the following, looking at purchasing 2 porter cable framing guns. The price is attractive but dont want to be pennywise poundfoolish...thanks in advance…

March 15, 2003

FHB # 153, Page 118: Has anybody used the Dustfoe respirator that was reviewed?  Is it a good compromise between the cheap paper masks and the dual canister type?  …

March 15, 2003

Before the changeover to prospero, there was a thread about recommended tools for finish carpenters which I had printed out and saved for reference (great christmas/birthday present ideas). I have…

March 15, 2003

So, am I the only 'kid' around here that plays games? I'll be playing Ghost Recon on X-Box Live tomorrow as a break (hehehe) from hanging drywall.   Beer, X-Box…

March 15, 2003

good morning all - - I've got 8 oak six-panel interior doors to hang - two questions: jigs:  router templates,  is there a superior unit for routing hinge reliefs?  three hinges…

March 15, 2003

i am toying with the idea of buying the paslode trimmaster 18gauge nailer. i had to trim out just one window with finished maple casings and it was a pain…

March 15, 2003

I did as the suggestions in previous posts said regarding replacing the Ni-Cd Batteries in my old 12V bosch drill.  However, the new batteries work, but they will not take…