Recent content by tanglefoot

I want to replace our 2 X 6 cedar deck boards with a composite material so there won't be any need for periodic staining or sealing. I would like to find a tongue-and-groove board that will close the gap between deck boards so wasps can't go between them to build nests. Also, the 2 X 6's butt...

I made a 6' cord to connect my 220v tombstone welder to my 5K portable generator and finally got a chance to try it out today. It works great! The auto idle on the generator works better than the one on my Hobart portable welder ever did. After burning six rods, one of the 25 amp breakers...

I read the post from sparkkky recently concerning running his welder on his portable generator. It sounded like something I wanted to try. I think I might be able to change the 20 amp breaker to a 40 or 50 amp on the twist lock connection. I have some cords and pigtails I inherited from my...

I'm planning to build a baby bed for my grandbaby using 1" tubing, but the only kind I've found that bends like I want it to is electrical conduit. Will the galvanized coating take a powder coat, or will it crack loose and peel? Butch