Big Fan
Here is a conversation I recently had with a Spokane man selling a scary looking industrial fan on Craigslist. If you're confused about...
Neighborhood This Week
The newest Rearden and Lucy get to know each other by the latter sitting on the former. An uneasy Lucy shares the sheet of OSB with...
Powermatic Model 50 (c. 1955)
Some research on a Powermatic Model-50 6" jointer currently for sale on Craigslist is compiled below. I've included photos of comparable...
Paint Colors: Garage & House
HOUSE COLORS Living Room/Dining/Master Bedroom Drywall Benjamin Moore "Navajo White" Kitchen Wall Paneling Olympic Home & Property...
Table Saw Fence Options
Which fence to buy? Figuring out which aftermarket fence is right for your cabinet-style or contractor-style table saw can be a daunting...
Progress
Determining workshop footprint. Layout of the footings. The following photos are taken from the SE corner. Footings poured. 12 yards of...
Shingle Roof in a Day
The Bostitch RN46-1 roofing nailer is a sweet tool. With it, I was able to put down 32 bundles of shingles and complete the garage roof...
Many Lights, One Switch, Power at Fixture
Wiring solution for a set of fixtures controlled by a single switch, where the switch is located between two of the light fixtures (i.e.,...
Split Meter Electrical Service Connected
The Chugach Electric truck showed up right on time. Cutting the power service lines at the house (old meter base location). Shortly after...
Building Insulated Garage Doors
I figured I could save about $1500 if I built my own panels for an 8-ft x 8-ft garage door. I think I was right. Here's what I did. The...
