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I want to build a table. Like, a 10' long table. Something like this: http://imm.io/3VLb Instead of countersinking and doing all the pretty stuff with screws, I'd love to use a nail gun and do the joins in half the time. I know I'll need either a framing nailer or a finish nailer, but I'm getting mixed signals on which type would be the best for this job and for others of a similar size that I'll do after the table. Also, aside from craigslist/classifieds/ebay, anyone have recommendations for smaller-sized auction or sale sites? I see this as a very addictive hobby and want to expand my resources for obtaining tools as cheaply as possible.
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dwoloz posted:Buying a compressor and nailer for this project would be overkill. Building a house, sure; building a workbench, meh. I wanted to avoid the large surface holes because I won't be doing much finishing of it (paint/stain-wise), and I was under the impression that a nail gun would make for a much cleaner entry hole. I haven't found a combination of wood fillers that I've been able to blend to really make the holes "disappear" in past projects. Aside from just building this table, I'd be building other things in the future - coffee tables, bedframes, chairs, etc. My larger question was whether or not, structurally, a finishing gun was sufficient for projects of this size. I think I'm getting the impression that it's not, and while I don't necessarily need a framing gun to build what I'll be building, it wouldn't necessarily hurt. Appreciate the responses.
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Feb 25, 2011 02:06
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What device do I need that'll tell me how many watts an outlet can handle? I have a couple of outlets in my kitchen that are the "-| |" style ones that are supposed to indicate they are the 20A outlets, but how do I know for sure that I can plug in a 2000w appliance - a heat stick, in my case - and not have bad results? Is there a tool that I can insert into the outlet and determine what load it can handle safely?
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Feb 4, 2016 21:53
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DrBouvenstein posted:Find the breaker for the outlet and make sure it's 20A. ...and that'll be clearly labeled? I'm a bit worried our contractor wouldn't have done that. It's been a few years and only now have I found myself needing an outlet that has to provide 20A. If it's not labeled, is there a no-brainer way to tell if it's what I need?
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Feb 4, 2016 22:07
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Thank you everyone! I'll check this all when I get home. It's all beer-related so it's very important.
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