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I am going to attempt to motorize a rolling compost barrel. The direction does not matter really.

I already have plans to step down the rpms from 1725 to about 10 with a series of...

That is the original connections
I have not yet posted the corrected ones

Not sure what the rotation direction should be ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I appreciate you following up on this.

I hooked it up based on the diagram*, and it works fine!

*Since the labeling connector numbers of the diagram and stamped on the motor were different (1...

I would like to have that link, maybe you can disguise it; instead of the whole link, just something like "advertisement dot com"

At some point I will take a better picture of the actual wiring...

I double checked the pics and you are correct, they do not match. So now I am a bit bothered.

(not sure how I overlooked that, I was focusing on the wires)

The numbers are clearly stamped on...

Thanks again

Sorry for any confusion; the connections really do match the diagram; I already fixed one error in my last message, and hope that was it.

I will look for the ground, it was not...

Thanks

The numbering in my pic is correct; the only one visible in the photo is "2"
Also the numbering matches the diagram orientation

I re-configured based on "low voltage" diagram, connected...

I have an old motor I would like to hook up to household 115 AC.

After doing some research and looking at the inside of the unit, it appears that it is wired incorrectly for either 115V or 230V:
...

I have an old house with 2-panel doors throughout, that have the classic ogee style bead.
I would like to make a few more without a lot of trouble and expense.

Rail-and-stile router bit sets...

Old post, new insight
Had a new water heater installed, and they put in a hot-water expansion tank at the same time.
Voilà, the problem is gone.

I found some earbuds (with mic) that seem to be of very good quality, and would like to know who made them so I can see what it costs go get more like them. There is only a cryptic "W" or "M" on the...

I have several little iPod/MP3 players that just lack bass. It would be really handy to be able to put in a splitter (3.5mm) and send half the signal to a wee little subwoofer.

I have a few 2.1...

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Ugh, so much for the oscillating tool. Too slow.

Bought a 4" floor scraper, which is doing the job. Very tedious, but liberal soaking of the paper-gypsum makes it doable. Very erratic, sometimes...

Update: have an oscillating tool, so took a stab. Result was good:

Poorly-adhered pieces popped right up with the flat scraper
Edge-on the scraper cleaned out cracks readily

Used an old...

Good suggestion on the breaking hammer

Yes the acid is pretty noxious, but I have good ventilation and a good breathing apparatus. And I have a strong sense of self-preservation.

Any other...

I am leveling an old, cracked concrete basement floor. I need to remove gypsum floor-leveller.

Past work by others includes a variety of concrete and gypsum floor leveler.

Most if it is coming...

Mine is a sprayer and faucet in one, more complicated than a simple aerator. That said, I will look to see if I can get to it.

I suspect the restriction is somewhere other than right at the head,...

Nope, it is supplying the specified 1.5 gpm

So, anyone know a way around the water-saver feature?

We have a new Moen pull-out kitchen faucet. The water saver feature really just means it takes more time to do anything. Is there a way to disable it? Since it is the pull-out sprayer, its not...

I have old-school basement casement windows in an opening approx 32" wide and 20" tall. I have read about "escape windows" that remove completely rather than swing open, leaving the most opening...

I just disovered a major breach in my furnace supply air. The installation was done starting with a canvas (I assume) flexible part, then with the rest of the duct on top. It appears as though it was...

So, nothing to worry about?

We get a rumbling in our pipes whenever we turn water on, especially when the washer is doing its rinse cycle, and later in the evening when we turn on the kitchen sink.

I recently fixed the...

Excellent, this is very do-able

Thanks

PD

excellent idea

I was thinking along those lines, but making the double-up 2x8 is even better

thanks for all the help, its back to the drawing board now

Yeah, I suspect you are thinking in the horizontal plane, and I am thinking in the vertical. By freestanding meaning not bolted to the house. Still, there will not be a lot of lateral support from...

Thanks 21boat

I found information that suggests that 45-degree braces may be necessary on each post for a free-standing structure.

Unfortunately a footer for the posts near the house would be...

again some good ideas, 21, thanks

I was already resigned to posts in the deck to accommodate the 27' span. Running the joists all the way across the deck would add a lot of shade and not too much...

the deck is 27' wide (along the house) and 12' deep. The joists are 2x6 16" oc, and there is a substantial beam (two 2x6 plus posts) down the middle for extra support.

My thought was to bolt the...

thanks 21

this is great info, and that's a great idea to build it high rather than low

any thoughts on what size lumber I can get away with? I'd like to use 4x4 posts and 2x4 or 2x6 lumber if...

I'm thinking of a free-standing deck cover so to simplify the job. My main concern is supporting the deck laterally, which the ledger would normally do.

Are there acceptable methods to follow? Its...

Excellent, thanks for the info 'hardwoods, I'll check it out

Interesting idea, 'hardwoods, thanks

Any suggestions? The same stuff you would put on a roof or side a building?

At one point I thought of it, but did not want to just make something up and end...

Thanks, Ballenger

Unless I hear from someone soon, I'll give it a try

No flooring; it's to remain unfinished. I don't need it to be a perfect, invisible transition. I just want it smooth enough to sweep. And tough enough to walk on.

I could just start trying stuff,...

Thanks for the replies and information. So far its what I wanted to hear.

I looked and found a recent article in Family Handyman, very brief, that pits OSB against plywood regarding water damage....

(I submitted this question before, but perhaps the poor title didn't hook any readers)

I'm thinking of "finishing" my connected garage with OSB instead of drywall, it would be faster, cheaper and...

(I wrote about this earlier, but without much response, perhaps because of a lousy title, so I am trying again)

I need a really smooth concrete leveler/patch to finish the doorway shown below:...

Any particular type or brand of leveler to use? The idea is not so much making in match flawlessly, but rather get rid of feather-lines and small holes so it sweeps easily. If the patch comes out...

Thanks, ballenger

I really do not want to grind the really rough patch. I just want to transform it from a dimpled surface with an obvious transition edge to a smooth, continuous surface.

(I'm...

I'd like to semi-finish my garage so I can insulate it and heat it in the winter.
The barrier between the garage and house is a proper 5/8" sheetrock fire barrier.
I am thinking of doing the rest...

The unfinished part of our basement is concrete and mostly smooth, but I would like to make it "brush-able" throughout

A lot of it (~20 sqft or so) is just rough enough to hinder a fine broom, and...

Good point, I think I would have to have a pro do that, and it would look much cleaner and be taller (good). May I'll wait on this...

Thanks, Jon, zippit
I live in the boonies, so there are no permits, but no one to ask questions either. Armed with information (from helpful replies like yours) I can call neighboring cities.
...

I'd like to put a roof over my deck. Its easy to find tables to calculate timber for decks, but not for roofs.

Is the load calculation the same for a roof/deck cover as a deck (e.g. 10 lb/sf dead...

That is my main concern, for sure


I appreciate your viewpoint

Thanks for the response

I like the idea of the Blazeguard. Even though it is expensive, once it goes up its up, and the job is done in the garage. No taping, etc. It would be nice if it could...

Can someone refer me to a source (website) explaining why code requires interior walls to be 1/2" drywall (taped) but a garage/house shared wall must be 5/8"? I know it has to do with the time is...

Hi Mark
I see your point about 1" PE following 1" PE. I guess the plumber probably used the same fittings. However, are the number of constriction points (fittings) significant? Is that different...