Take a look at the available tape measures to be sure that the edges of the tape is not sharp enough to cut. I use 30' tapes (Stanley, FatMax, etc.) and if you are not paying attention when you have
Framing nailers (all nailers in general) are great! I have a full set from brad nailers up to framing nailers and wouldn't think about working without them. In the 15 years I have been using them I h
As for an easy way to raise the compressor, the HVAC contractor should have access to plastic pads that can be stacked and secured to each other to get as high as you need. The ones I have under my u
Probably what you are hearing is the control transformer in the furnace. Your thermostat and controls runs on 24V. There will be a small amount of eddy current loss in the transformer, but that's ab
6" x6" Welded Wire Mesh, I don't know what the w1.4 means, but it is the size of the wire used in the mesh. I read this to mean that there is no rebar in your slab. You might want to check with an e
Ah, yes, the 029! We had two of them at the University of Texas Department of Chemical Engineering where I was the electronics tech from 1971 through 1979. At least once a week someone would come int
Cool clock, wish I could afford it! Back in the late 60's I was designing remote control systems for gas pumps at convenience stores - long before they existed. Te looked at using a CRT based display
Oops, that should have been IEE. They made the early projection displays using light bulbs, film and lenses to project the image onto the frosted front of the module. Peace, Pat Thusly spake Pat: --
I read all the replies and agree with them. I just wanted to comment on a partially off topic statement you made initially. I've used Milwaukee stuff off and on for years. I found two of their tools
I don't remember what it is called, but it is used to demonstrate magnetic coupling. An AC voltage is placed across one of the coils (I think the terminals on the base) and an AC volt meter is placed
Yes, a classroom demonstration device, although someone might try to use it as some type of displacement sensor, something like an LVDT (linear variable differential transformer (or transducer)). Thu
I don't know where you are located, so I don't know about snow or wind load in your area, but here in Texas where we get wind, but not much snow, we do the following. If there is sheathing over the
If it isn't too late, pull out the bottom row of tile and then find some accent tiles in a contrasting color that are about 1/2" high, and however wide they come. Install them, then put in the bottom
The ground is normally tied to the neutral only at the main panel, and each building fed from the main panel is to have its own ground rod. Sounds like there is no ground wire run back to your main p
If you get good signal now with the rabbit ears, stay with them, if not, put the antenna in the attic. My understanding is that the antennas that have been used for normal reception will work just fi
The smell you noticed was probably dust that accumulated on the heating element burning off, much the same as a central furnace does the first time it is fired up after being off for a long time. Se
I am in need of one M10x1.25x40 grade 8.8 bolt. I fine them on the net, but, since I only need one, most suppliers either don't want to mess with the order, or have a minimum order. Is there any gene
I remembered a mom and pop hardware supplier about 30 miles from here. They has what I needed. Thanks for everyone who sent suggestions. Have a great Christmas/ Winter season or whatever you care to
You would need to open up the wall above where the new opening will be and install a header above the opening to hold up the weight. You would also need to beef up the studs o each side of the new o
I think you mis-read Jim's post. He wants to go from a 32" opening to 9'. 7' is the height of the opening. I assume the house is pier and bean, rather than a slab, which I didn't state earlier. "The