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    Wasp nest

    here in canada we successfully froze the nest using a co2 fire extinguisher the wasps don't like the cold and die or huddle in the center of the nest giving you time to remove it. ps: don't use abc type it makes them mad.
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    Ink Stain Removal-Interior Door Auto

    you can try a little WD40 on a paper towel so you don't put to much on, if it works ok finish with a bit of alcohol not the drinking kind. good luck
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    taking apart ultrasonic welded parts

    the body is ABS plastic , do you think acetone or the like might soften it enough to work.
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    taking apart ultrasonic welded parts

    thanks for the reply john D I thought maybe a good heat gun might make it plyable enough to force apart I want to save the boby for reuse.
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    taking apart ultrasonic welded parts

    high all crazycanuck is back with a problem . I am thinking of making battery packs for cordless drills and other battery type packs . problem is not all drill batterys are screwed together, some are ultrasonic welded . Question -- how do i take them apart without damaging the casing so i...
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    Parquet Flooring

    sounds like you've done your reading! start with 7" edger for the perimeter of room medium grit finish with fine. next use a square buff orbital sander, (not a belt sander , with a belt sander you must go with grain and parquet is in both directions). start with coarse grit to remove old...
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    Inquiry: Looking to acquire this item from a member here

    have checked several pawn shops here lots of boxes no actionpacker. flea markets don't open for several weeks yet will check then as I am brosing for router bits and will be checking all the hidden corners. If you do find one let me know so I can stop looking.
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    Japanese maple

    take the photo to a arboretum and ask them, I suspect a small grub or poor quality soil
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    brass lacquer ????

    forgot to say I used this product on my brass buckles and badges in the army never had to polish for parade.
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    brass lacquer ????

    go to your local auto parts store and get a spray can of ignition spray for waterproofing ignition wires on your car ,this is really plastic spray ,. polish your brass items and carefully coat as you would with a can of spray paint, test on scrap piece if not sure. will keep part shinny and...
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    Advice needed please

    I would now that you have bare studs go with R20 or better fibreglass bats poly wrap 6mm. use adhesive in a tube to secure to studs, be sure to overlap poly 6" min. at studs be sure to pay extra attention to wall plugs buy special plastic boxes to fit around wall plugs and seal well you have to...
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    router bit

    hi big-al funny you should mention ryobi router I was looking at a new one yesterday about 35 pounds, looks good boy cutters are expensive.
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    How should I frame this? [pics]

    box off beam & ductwork but leave a small trapdoor for drain on abs pipe you might need to use a snake to clean someday
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    router bit

    Thanks Big Al was out checking pawn shops this morning saw several different makes, some good some I wouldn't touch most 1/4 , prices are good around 50-60 pounds, no pound sign on my keyboard. last time I built wall unit I used small angle brackets to support shelves although it turned out...
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    router bit

    now it's your turn! as you all know I'm quite handy with tools and things ,as Iv'e built many things but now I want to buy a router to ugrade my skills. My question is ,should I buy with 1/4 or 1/2 collet ? most of the bigger cutters have 1/2 . do they have a sleeve to use both sizes...
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    Raised flowerbeds question! any ideas?

    no problem although you might want to line with black plastic for weed control punch a few drain holes in base for heavy rains but not to many or you will be watering everyday during dry spells
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    Landscaping Question...

    nice to see people thinking of their lawns ours still under snow nothing done here until 24th may. by all means get a machine in or you'll be dead for a month afterword they do a wonderful job rent a landscping rake from your local rental outlet level and lay turf (called sod here) roll well...
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    Ceiling painting tip

    no ones perfect might just need a second coat. also don't paint at night natural light is better as for your bulbs,the yellow sheen is from using cool white bulbs and daylight bulbs will give the blue white look also in the winter or gloomy days daylight will raise your spirits
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    Floor Varnish Recommendations

    oil base varethane has a little more yellow sheen to it than do's water base and has a oil smell for a few days after application I would go water base for a clearer look although it is a little more expensive.
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    Inquiry: Looking to acquire this item from a member here

    I'm on this side of the pond I'll check around and see what I can find no promises ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ is there any model # for box beside actionpacker , actionpacker is a line of tote boxes nothing on rubbermaid here will keep checking ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
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