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Electric HP ratings change in last 20 ye
April 18, 2002

Noting the horsepower ratings on compressors and other electric powered machinery, it seems that compressers that produce the same CFMs at specified pressures now boast 2-3 times the horsepower as…
Tapered column
April 18, 2002

I want to construct a tapering hexagonal column ~24"high, 11" at the base and 6"at the top. I want splines (or maybe biscuits) to help support and locating the glued edges.…
Measurements from photos
April 18, 2002

Can anyone tell me where to find directions on how to measure a photo of a piece of furniture etc. to get dimensions. Regards, Terry
Paint over polyurethane?
April 18, 2002

I plan to paint my kitchen cabinets. They are oak and some are painted with polyurethane. I'm not sure what the others are finished with. Can I use latex paint? …
Workshop Book(s)
April 18, 2002

There is finally some real estate on the planet that might be the spot for a shop of my own. After paying the Department of Treasury this past Monday, I…
Drywood Termites
April 17, 2002

Hi, all. I posted a question about Drywood Termites a couple of years ago, but can't find the discussion now, hence this posting. I have a cottage in San Francisco…
Drawer bottom dado w/out cutting dovetai
April 17, 2002

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, so here it goes. Wondering how to cut the dado for drawer bottoms or for bottoms of boxes without cutting all the…
Semi-Circle Table How to draw top
April 17, 2002

I'm trying to build a semi-circle table. I looking for some hints on how to layout the table top. I've determined the dimensions I'd like(38wx15d) but I'm not sure that…
Drum Sander Problems
April 17, 2002

I have the Preformax 16-32 drum sander. I have used it on a lot of small projects but recently built some cabinet doors using some clear old growth fir for…
Energy Efficient Lighting
April 17, 2002

I recently purchased a 28 year old split level ranch. I am turning the basement and one of the garage spaces into my workshop. The lights down there are 4'…

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