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by DenisBarger
Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: fine threaded copper piping in older home?
Replies: 2
Views: 2895

stoneyboy wrote:haripotter12,
You need to find a manufacturer who still uses the fine threads on their fittings. Kuterite and conex use the coarser threads.
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I agree with you..
by DenisBarger
Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Filling hole left by phone cable
Replies: 3
Views: 4687

Stua wrote:I have just filled a similar hole left by my cable TV that has been removed,
sand and cement mix for me, guess you could do the same , and then paint over if in render etc...


I agree with you reply... try it..:)
by DenisBarger
Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Very Dry Looking Wood?
Replies: 5
Views: 3764

Aint no quick way

Aint no quick way-- Unless you saw them up & make a kiln. Wood air dries at about 1" a year. Remove the bark--Paint the ends immediately after cutting-- there are commercial waxes available for this ( ck out alt.woodturning) I've always used gloss oil based paint. I've had pretty good luck ...
by DenisBarger
Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:44 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Marrying Radiant Heat With Wood
Replies: 0
Views: 2511

Marrying Radiant Heat With Wood

I've lived in homes in Korea with radiant floor heating, which in every case consisted of water pipes running through a concrete slab. (A spongy linoleum made it more comfortable to lie or sit on the floor.) I've seen lots of This Old House projects with radiant heat beneath wood floors, but it does...
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