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Can anyone recommend a table saw? What features do I really want for ripping plywood and maybe hardwood planks? I really want one for this flooring project since I can't really get nice flat cuts with my circular saw or by scoring and snapping. Would this one do alright? https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-15-amp-table-saw-with-lightweight-stand-10-in-0556755p.0556755.html?rq=table+saw#srp I would love to buy a used one but there haven't been any within an two hours for months!
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tuyop posted:Can anyone recommend a table saw? What features do I really want for ripping plywood and maybe hardwood planks? The woodworking thread has opinions on table saws, but the short version is: you get what you pay for. It sounds like what you need is a "job site" saw (or "contractor saw"), a.k.a. a lightweight saw with a small bed, built more for portability than power or precision. The good news is that those are the cheaper models. They're just not going to be as nice as a proper woodshop table saw. In particular, you won't be breaking down large plywood sheets on one of those. I'd go ask the thread, but be clear about the specific task you need to address, as well as any plans you might have for the tool after that. Also be aware that you want to use a different blade for plywood than for solid wood. Also that the blade that ships with the saw sucks (they always do), and that a bad blade will make your life unpleasant.
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I always liked the DIABLO blades when I worked construction. e: just got a Google ad for them. I posted this on my phone! What the fuckkkk VelociBacon fucked around with this message at 08:39 on Oct 27, 2023 |
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tuyop posted:Can anyone recommend a table saw? What features do I really want for ripping plywood and maybe hardwood planks? I recently got this Kreg track saw jig because I needed to make some very straight long cuts and it was worth its weight in gold. Depending on how many cuts you need to do, this could work in place of a table saw: https://www.kregtool.com/shop/cutting/circular-saw-cutting/accu-cut/KMA2700.html
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VelociBacon posted:Does OP have a circular saw already? Sounds like they do. They could make a diy guide also instead of buying one. As mentioned, a good blade is really key. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/house-one/21357508/diy-circular-saw-guide I did this for ripping LVP flooring. I only had to contend with boards that were 24" long.
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I bought a 10inch ryobi table saw for $20 on facebook marketplace and I can never get the gate straight so I just continue to use my circular saw for everything. So like, don't do that.
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The problem with the cheap job site saws is that the fences are often garbage so getting a nice rip can be tough. Nicer than trying to freehand with the a circular saw but not great. I bet the Wen 6.5 inch track saw plus some 110 inch tracks would cost about as much as that table saw and do the two things you want to do (break down plywood and rip lvp) a lot better than that table saw. https://www.amazon.com/WEN-CT1065-6-5-Inch-Sidewinder-Circular/dp/B07VFXFTVP
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It's obviously not everyone, it's going to be a combination of what you put in your laundry especially those sheets. I personally like the sheets as I live in an area with super low humidity, especially in the winter and it helps with the static and our towels don't seem to have an issue from with water absorption, but I certainly have used towels that have and it is not enjoyable. If you don't use the sheets regularly, it's probably not going to be an issue for you. But if a person does use them regularly and has for a long time, it can have a strong chance of slowly but surely effecting dryer performance and deserves a look-see and clean. A search for this will find several results, with most remedies are just as described here: Hot water, mild detergent and a soft brush/cloth.
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Danhenge posted:The problem with the cheap job site saws is that the fences are often garbage so getting a nice rip can be tough. Nicer than trying to freehand with the a circular saw but not great. Thanks everyone for the great reviews and suggestions! What kind of stuff would a table saw be absolutely necessary for? We have some woodworking planned in the near future. Think custom drawers and a bench seat for our bay window kind of thing. So I don’t waste a bunch of time and money. The LVP is 48” and plywood is 96” and I think is going to be the largest thing we rip ourselves maybe ever. The track saw idea is great, I’m really happy with this cordless subcompact Ridgid I got on sale, would really make the track saw a winner. So do I need this Kreg rip-cut guide: Kreg KMA2685 Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide https://a.co/d/bm8Qa3Y And this track: Kreg KMA2700 Circular Saw Track (Circular Saw Track) https://a.co/d/9RNkb6X And these two will give each other parts so I can rip along the length of the track? or do I buy another set of tracks? Are the tracks standard?
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tuyop posted:Thanks everyone for the great reviews and suggestions! Those are both basically the same tool except one relies on the edge of whatever you're cutting to be your straight edge vs the track being the straight edge. The track jig is going to be a lot more versatile. I have the second linked item and have used it to cut full sheets of plywood. You don't get enough track for the entire 96" so you will have to measure, cut half way, stop your saw, push the track down, continue cutting. You could pick up additional sections of track (like this package) if you wanted to be able to cut the full width in one go without stopping. I have been using this during a kitchen reno, cutting panels and toe kicks and it has been so so easy to use. Table saws kinda freak me out and I did not want to spend the money on a Saw Stop or equivalent not-poo poo table saw, and so far this jig has fulfilled all my needs. Sirotan fucked around with this message at 15:25 on Oct 27, 2023 |
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Oct 27, 2023 15:22
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Thanks for clarifying, I ordered the first link.
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Oct 27, 2023 15:52
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Now we’re getting somewhere with our 14’x18’ screened in addition/patio rebuild. Yes the exhaust vents are being moved, I’d rather not have an icicle feature in the winter.
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This is all super helpful for planning the networking project, thanks everyone!
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devmd01 posted:Now we’re getting somewhere with our 14’x18’ screened in addition/patio rebuild. Aww. Just leave your furnace exhaust there. You can call it your sleeping room!
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kid sinister posted:Aww. Just leave your furnace exhaust there. You can call it your sleeping room! Nice and peaceful
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That extension would look amazing in a workplace accident recreation video if you leave the vents
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Inner Light posted:Nice and peaceful I don't know, the plan sounds like a bit of a headache. Maybe that sense would get better if I did a deep dive into the details.
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Thinking of putting a wall between my kitchen and what was a dining room, but now it’s a playroom/office. The current playroom had two openings into it: the kitchen via a small doorway, and the foyer which is large enough for double doors. Reason we’re thinking of this is mainly to facilitate guests. Right now, our 3 bedroom house is fully utilized with me and my wife and our 2 kids in their separate bedrooms. When someone spends the night, it’s in the playroom with zero privacy. If we close off the single width door with a wall and french doors for the double door entry, at least it’s some privacy. Bonus points for when the kids grow up, we now have a full time office which is separated a bit more formally than it is currently. Framing out a door doesn’t seem like a problem, nor does making a wall. It should just be some studs and drywall and a piece of baseboard trim, I would think. The one negative I’m thinking is the kitchen looks weird if we put up a wall. It would make sense if we continues the cabinets and counter, but as is, it’s just an empty void. We’re not planning on remodeling the kitchen anytime soon, so it will just sit as an empty space. I’m not sure if that would affect resale or not.  
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In terms of reselling, I don’t think the blank wall would be an issue (you could always put an island on wheels, a bakers’ rack, shelves, etc.). But I think most people looking for family homes still consider it a negative to not have a dining room. You probably also won’t be able to advertise it as a 4BR unless you get it done officially with the city and jump through hoops that may or may not make sense. There may also be additional requirements for it to be a legal bedroom, like a closet, fire escape route, etc., depending on local code. I mean a 3BR+office is still fine obviously, but I would expect less than a 4BR. You could also always just put a door in the frame to give your guests some privacy without worrying about the eventual future sale
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Anne Whateley posted:You probably also won’t be able to advertise it as a 4BR unless you get it done officially with the city and jump through hoops that may or may not make sense. There may also be additional requirements for it to be a legal bedroom, like a closet, fire escape route, etc., depending on local code. I mean a 3BR+office is still fine obviously, but I would expect less than a 4BR. All of this has been true in my experience. Several years ago I partitioned off a very large loft we had on the second floor to make a 4th bedroom. It was about as simple as possible -- a couple walls, a closet was required (which allowed me to build a linen closet on the other side of the room (I made a hallway to the other bedrooms and bathroom). To do that, I had to file with the county building inspector, and they required me to bring the area up to current code. Thankfully, I wasn't changing much. I did have to add a number of outlets along the new wall and change some ceiling lighting wiring, I also had to change the circuit breaker for that area to a AFCI one. A new smoke detector wired in with the rest of them was another requirement. The actual construction wasn't hard, just partition walls, some ceiling blending, making sure everything was square, level, and true. Finish work with drywall and trim, hanging closet doors, etc. It needed inspection twice, the first time for electrical rough, the second for final. Neither took more than 5 minutes. After that, I then had to go to the county auditor to get the data sheet of the house changed from 3 bedroom to 4 bedroom, and that was an easy process but took several weeks to process. The thing I see that may be weird with OP's configuration is the full height window that seems to be in the front of the house. That seems odd for a bedroom.
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Anne Whateley posted:In terms of reselling, I don’t think the blank wall would be an issue (you could always put an island on wheels, a bakers’ rack, shelves, etc.). But I think most people looking for family homes still consider it a negative to not have a dining room. meatpimp posted:All of this has been true in my experience. Several years ago I partitioned off a very large loft we had on the second floor to make a 4th bedroom. It was about as simple as possible -- a couple walls, a closet was required (which allowed me to build a linen closet on the other side of the room (I made a hallway to the other bedrooms and bathroom). I’m not trying to code it as a bedroom. It’s small, there’s no room to add a closet, and that full height window doesn’t allow for much privacy (we have blinds which do work great though). If anything, it would be advertised as an office. We’d just use it additionally for a guest to stay for a night or two, hence the need for privacy. Like, throw an air mattress in there for a few days. We do have a dining room already off of the other side of the kitchen, with room for a six seat dining table and coffee bar. The room we’d convert to an office was just the formal dining room which we have no need for. 
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nwin posted:I’m not trying to code it as a bedroom. It’s small, there’s no room to add a closet, and that full height window doesn’t allow for much privacy (we have blinds which do work great though). If anything, it would be advertised as an office. We’d just use it additionally for a guest to stay for a night or two, hence the need for privacy. Like, throw an air mattress in there for a few days. Do I see a Niche? Show the rest of your coffee bar coward
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nwin posted:Thinking of putting a wall between my kitchen and what was a dining room, but now it’s a playroom/office. I think your problems are more easily, cheaply, and reversibly solved with doors. Even if that isn't a standard door size and you have to get that + French doors custom made, I think you'll still come out ahead and it will be better all around.
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nwin posted:We do have a dining room already off of the other side of the kitchen, with room for a six seat dining table and coffee bar. The room we’d convert to an office was just the formal dining room which we have no need for.
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Home Zone: Show the rest of your coffee bar coward
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I wrapped my fridge. It's real classy in here.
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It’s so odd, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a house with two dining rooms. I’ve seen plenty with two kitchens, but never two dining rooms
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Anne Whateley posted:It’s so odd, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a house with two dining rooms. I’ve seen plenty with two kitchens, but never two dining rooms At least in expanded colonials around here there's the legit formal dining room that is called as such and then the part of the addition/where you took out the parlor for where you actually eat normally and has become known as the "breakfast room" for some reason. Whether it's still a separate room or part of you kitchen now.
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VelociBacon posted:Do I see a Niche? Show the rest of your coffee bar coward  Yes. That’s a keurig in the middle. My wife drinks crappy water and she’s fine with it. She’ll take an americano if I’m making it or the moccamaster, but 9 times out of 10, she’s putting in a k-cup or the cold brew I make her. Edit: also leaning towards turning the door frame into a wall and then putting a butcher block table in its space with some shelves above it for cookbooks. I’ll put French doors in the other entryway but drat I had no idea they starts at around $1000. nwin fucked around with this message at 23:11 on Oct 29, 2023 |
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setting a moccamaster on a leviton timed smart socket has been our compromise between a keurig and my ridiculous setup living in our kitchen lol
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Had the asbestos removed from my house! Fortunately most of it was friable ductwork behind drywall. Though a minority of it was a transite flue on the water heater, which I guess I should turn off given the current garage venting situation: Get to see the beefy wires which feed my double oven and I think previous traditional electric cooktop, though it's been a gas one for a long time. Unclear where they all go though.  Enhance   The rest of the damage, not super interesting. The last bundle of thick aluminum wires is actually over my front door, which is also a gaping maw now which used to be plenum drywall. Unclear why the outlet in the living room was killed, it's bent in an odd direction and the faceplate is snapped in half. Not pictured: 3 water bottles and an empty monster can on my back porch. https://imgur.com/a/3LFwnnH
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StormDrain posted:I wrapped my fridge. It's real classy in here. This is a genius idea. (I just spent 30 mins scraping off fridge magnets with a razor blade and the finish looks garbage)
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StormDrain posted:I wrapped my fridge. It's real classy in here. What product did you use?
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StormDrain posted:I wrapped my fridge. It's real classy in here. You wrapped your fridge but didn't go for an anime waifu design on it? Disgraceful.
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StormDrain posted:I wrapped my fridge. It's real classy in here. Nth'ing that this is awesome.
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Can someone tell me if the temperature of my attic is too hot? The attic is fully finished and looks like any other room. It is basically the third floor of the house and has a short-ish ceiling with two large sloping parts that start at around 3' and go up to the ceiling height of maybe 6' 8". It was raining and cloudy and mild today. It is nightime, raining a bit, 54 degrees outside, and 84-85 in the attic. Second floor is 77, living room is 76, and the heat is off. There is a heating vent on the floor and a return vent on the side of the wall. Sometimes, the attic is actually the coldest room in the house. The temperature now reminds me of the temperature during the summer when the (inadequate) cooling is on (but it is on during the summer).
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Do you have any insulation between your ceiling and the attic? Any of your vents seem super anemic? You could just be leaking heat via the ceiling/lights/every poorly sealed hole around various vents and mysteries. You also could have a detached or broken duct. I would either get up there and trace everything (all the ducts) or hire someone to do it. You will do better with a flir style camera that outputs a color picture. If you call it an energy efficiency audit someone might do all this for free.
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DoubleT2172 posted:What product did you use? The cheapest vinyl from eBay! Rose gold. 60"x72". SpartanIvy posted:You wrapped your fridge but didn't go for an anime waifu design on it? Disgraceful. That's just for my Gran Turismo liveries.
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