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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Hotdog, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. Dec 19, 2014 at 8:24 AM
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    Evil Monkey

    Evil Monkey There's an evil monkey in my truck

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    There are some called "Point of Use" tankless water heaters. I don't know much about them or how well they work. But they seem a lot cheaper than the Insinkerator unit. If you search on "Point of use tankless water heater", you should be able to find more information.

    The one below requires a hard-wired 240 volt connection. Probably overkill for a drinking water dispenser. They do have a 110 version as well. It might be fine for a drinking water heater.

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/PowerSta...ankless-Electric-Water-Heater-AE-12/100019685
     
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  2. Dec 19, 2014 at 10:18 AM
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    dexterdog

    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    I have the insinkerator but with instant hot only. My cold water is filtered through my fridge.

    The unit is not filtered as far as I know.
     
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  3. Dec 19, 2014 at 10:57 AM
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    scocar

    scocar hypotenoper

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    I think many of you are aware of, or already loyal patrons of, Lee Valley. I have ordered just a few things from them, and received good service on hard-to-find or high-quality items.

    About 2 weeks ago I ordered $100 of stuff, including a gift card for my BIL for Christmas. UPS sent notification of delivery on the front porch. We were out at the time. Package was not there, checked entire proprety, checked with neighbors, etc. Initiate investigation claim with UPS and Lee Valley, and bummed that my gift for BIL (in San Diego, and we a leaving for there on an 8-hour drive Tuesday) turned to a shit sandwich thanks to some porch-poaching crack-head following the brown truck down the street.

    Honestly, I expect nothing from either party and to eat it.

    Lee Valley responds with starting a claim with UPS, and is emailing me a replacement e-gift card for BIL immediately, and wil be reshipping the other items free of cost and shipping to me next week (to my work address, which is where I generally have everything sent).

    Customer for life.

    Why don't more businesses understand this?
     
  4. Dec 19, 2014 at 11:16 AM
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    Sorry to hear that happened, but really great of LVT to take care of you. :thumbsup:
     
  5. Dec 19, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    :canada:
     
  6. Dec 19, 2014 at 3:17 PM
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    ∆That's awesome service.
     
  7. Dec 20, 2014 at 10:26 AM
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    While I'm waiting for the second set if these to steam I figured I build a jobsite travel table for the 12 inch dewalt.
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    Going to set the top up with hinges to throw cords air houses and just act as a nice bench when the saws not in it. Taking bets as to how long before one of my guys puts a saw blade through it. Nice thing about it us I can add stops or supports when ever I need it. And I can leave it on jobs with more peice of mind than the sliding stand.
     
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  8. Dec 20, 2014 at 10:35 AM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Building a toboggan ?
     
  9. Dec 20, 2014 at 10:52 AM
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    Possibly. Or nice ash firewood every 3 that bend one snaps.
     
  10. Dec 20, 2014 at 11:33 AM
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    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    I figured out that it was not filtered. :eek: Even with adding a filter I am still under budget for the purchase. ;)

    Our old fridge had filtered water through the door. No manufacture offers just filtered water through the door anymore. You have to have ice through the door to get filtered water through the door. :mad: Ice through the door takes up too much room on the inside of the fridge.
     
  11. Dec 20, 2014 at 11:33 AM
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    I've used mineral spirits and a flathead screwdriver ("carefully", or strong plastic scraper) to remove silicone from porcelain, ...so "if" mineral spirits is safe for granite you could try that...
     
  12. Dec 20, 2014 at 11:38 AM
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    I got the dust deputy w/ the 10gal steel drum (offered as a kit w/ the cyclone), and glad I did... provides a fairly stable base and the lid that comes on it doesn't require reinforcement (I hate having to modify things after purchase just to get it to work decently)... Oneida offers specials/discounts from time to time...
     
  13. Dec 20, 2014 at 1:42 PM
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    Shaping some grips.
     
  14. Dec 20, 2014 at 1:51 PM
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    Thanks. I'm new to granite (we had tile first, replaced with silestone) but I'll try and find razor blades and go that way. I have no clue if they're sealed or anything at all about them so for now I'm only using water, until I read up on granite more. The porcelain bath sinks are in the same granite countertops as the kitchen, so I'll figure something out. Maybe that'll be usable, would make it easy.
     
  15. Dec 20, 2014 at 1:57 PM
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    Are you planning that the saw be recessed as you have it in the previous pic ?
     
  16. Dec 20, 2014 at 2:10 PM
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    Yes. It will sit inside so the table top is flush with the top of the saw.
     
  17. Dec 20, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    That doesn't make adjusting the bevel and mitre a pain in the ass ?
     
  18. Dec 20, 2014 at 2:37 PM
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    File IFR "... Intercepting The Localizer"

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    ^^ This


    I'd keep a bay open in the front to easily swing the mitre. I don't think he'd have to close it in all the way.
     
  19. Dec 20, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    The center is open with enough room to do all settings on the saw. Full range of motion and clearence for hands to move it.
     
  20. Dec 20, 2014 at 3:06 PM
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    OZ-T

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    I guess it's different than my sliding saw , didn't really consider that , I've always made a plywood box with the saw on top
     

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