Doobie wrote:Thank goodness dragon flies don’t buzz or bite people otherwise I may never leave the house. Lol!

LOL!! I haven’t seen too many dragon flys lately. Always see lots of them in the spring.

GTokley wrote:

Doobie wrote:
Well, you’re not the only one with an internet problem @gtokley.

My kid has been complaining lately about difficulties gaming. I do a few speed tests and see that the speeds are nowhere near what we’re paying for especially the upload speed. I call Bell and they can’t resolve remotely and have a tech come over…

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jaftwo wrote:I’ve been looking for a general purpose multimeter and noticed quite a large range of prices between the brands I used back in my aerospace days (Fluke) and the new one’s that are in the $30 – $70 price range. I don’t need it to be certified, but I don’t want a “throw away” meter either.

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MrToolJunkie wrote:I have not had time to post here much over the last few years – work and life have gotten in the way. I was surprised to see my name in the top 4 above – but I do remember when this forum was new and there was lots of content and fun dialogue. I still see some of the original members and read posts from time-to-time. It wou…

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DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:I dropped by this morning and got some more pics, the HO has gotten a lot of paint on the place.. There is more outside space than there is inside space.

That does look like a really nice. Paint makes it look really nice. I really like the patio area.

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:

smallerstick wrote:
carbide burrs will be the go-to accessories.

These carbide burrs?? Would they be used for metal or wood ??
Is this the…

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Boschmanbrian wrote:

Sorpa wrote:

GTokley wrote:
There was alittle excitement last Sunday when a guy towed a home on trailer with a tractor down threw a town near me.

https://globalnews.ca/news/5907975/suspended-driver-towing-home-tractor-opp/?fbclid=IwAR3Qsq3BFJxCRqsWNLrhton76F9vTpa5CSnOUngvCvu3OVRTZDx4hIXArA4

That house looks all…

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Sorpa wrote:

JimDaddyO wrote:
I Bosched on the Glide Mitre
I Bosched on the MR23 Router
I Bosched on the 1250 DEVS
I Bosched the day away.

But I’m a terrible poet.

Looks like a haiku.
An english one.

I have never heard of haiku before.

Sorpa wrote:

GTokley wrote:
There was alittle excitement last Sunday when a guy towed a home on trailer with a tractor down threw a town near me.

https://globalnews.ca/news/5907975/suspended-driver-towing-home-tractor-opp/?fbclid=IwAR3Qsq3BFJxCRqsWNLrhton76F9vTpa5CSnOUngvCvu3OVRTZDx4hIXArA4

That house looks all rotten.

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smallerstick wrote:GTokley wrote:
It also looks like you have some nice lumber to work with.

The lumber is from a local mill, air dried, it’s not perfect but at a little less than $1 bf, I’ll learn to live with it. LOL

I am sure you will get use to working with that lower quality lumber. You got the lumber for a good price. A few years back I b…[Read more]

It was a beauty day here. Not sure what the temps got up too. All I know I wish I would have worn shorts too work.

There was alittle excitement last Sunday when a guy towed a home on trailer with a tractor down threw a town near me.

Suspended driver charged after home illegally towed with a tractor in Tweed: OPP

JimDaddyO wrote:

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:
I just finished up this small addition, they are calling this a wetbar because can’t have 2 kitchens in a house here. they will move in the reffer after the final inspection.

Looks really nice.

What’s funny is around here at one time having 2 kitchens was more normal than not. All the old farmhouses had a “…

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Sprokitz wrote:

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:
I needed to do some small kind grinding in a tight spot so finally got the die grinder I’ve wanted for so long. Man is that a relief.

I’m sure you’ll find the die grinder useful. I have considered one myself but haven’t really looked into them much. I have 4 die grinders in the garage, but there I’m run…

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DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:

GTokley wrote:

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:
This is my secret weapon lately,, it’s light and easy to carry up stairs.

Is this saw new or have you had it for while. Looks like a nice alittle saw. I am guessing a saw that size will do alot of you need to do on a job.
I have had carry my old 10 inch miter saw from basement workshop t…

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cmeyer25 wrote:

GTokley wrote:
I know I said I don’t buy much at Cdn Tire. Yesterday I stopped at Cdn Tire looking for something when I came across 6 inch fractional digital calipers were on sale. I have been wanting 6 inch fractional digital calipers for awhile now.

That looks like a nice set – what do you plan to use them for?

And, wha…

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DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:I just finished up this small addition, they are calling this a wetbar because can’t have 2 kitchens in a house here. they will move in the reffer after the final inspection.

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:I just finished up this small addition, they are calling this a wetbar because can’t have 2 kitchens in a house here. they will mov…

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DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:This is my secret weapon lately,, it’s light and easy to carry up stairs.

Is this saw new or have you had it for while. Looks like a nice alittle saw. I am guessing a saw that size will do alot of you need to do on a job.
I have had carry my old 10 inch miter saw from basement workshop to use outside to use. It isn’t fun for sure.

smallerstick wrote:Steady progress on the shop cabinet today. Finished milling and dimensioning drawer components, added the strips to conceal the runners, built and fitted 2 drawer boxes.

@pi_woodworker Thanks, Lon, You’re right, there is a lot of grunt work before results are very satisfying. Then it just happens.

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I couldn’t believe how warm it was this afternoon 24C. It is too bad I work inside all day.