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Real Name is Chris Kelby
Lives in Rochester, NH, United States
Joined August 2012
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NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Happy Easter

Hey everybody, Happy Easter!

03/31/2013 12:05 PM · Reply · Like (6) ·

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NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Sorry guys! Lots of garbage going on in Chris world. I'll be back soon to otherwise annoy and amaze!

04/02/2013 12:43 PM · Like (2)

ChaseRogers (Ormond Beach, FL)

Ok Take Care

04/02/2013 9:07 PM · Like (1)

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Jointer or Planer

Hey there. So I am going to buy a bench top tool. I'm going to buy reconditioned from CPO or Tyler Tool (same place really). So my choices for my DiY / woodshop (yes my basement dungeon) are as f... (read more)

02/11/2013 7:34 PM · Reply · Like (2) ·

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KenPage (Kingston, TN)

If I might add here...if you do get a planer start with good habits. The first being, only clean stock goes into it! If you buy rough lumber, vigorously wire brush it first, you don't know if som... (read more)

03/06/2013 3:48 PM · Like (1)

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Hey Ken! That is awesome advice! Thanks!

03/07/2013 4:02 PM · Like

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Part 1 Door Jamb Complete

Thanks for the help guys! Part one done, next week trim and threshold. I cannot believe how freakin' easy that was Ken! To think of all that time! A little trim cutting on the table saw and Bos... (read more)

02/03/2013 9:59 AM · Reply · Like (2) ·

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KenPage (Kingston, TN)

Sooo............... any progress? hahaha

03/06/2013 3:41 PM · Like

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Actually and embarrassingly no! I am ready and willing but we have had snow every weekend! This is our back entrance but it is our main entrance too. We keep having heavy snow (like right now) followe... (read more)

03/07/2013 4:05 PM · Like

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Bosch PB360

I wanted to wait to my review for this till I got to play with it a little! No CD player. WHO CARES!!!!! THIS THING IS WICKED FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!!!! Seriously, I have had the Makita BMR and the... (read more)

Bosch PB360S

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01/18/2013 2:43 PM · Reply · Like ·

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

My New England Cape workshop

So I figured I would put my workshop on here. I'm thankful to have one but if any of you have been in a typical cape there's not too much room. I tried to take the pictures so I could get al... (read more)

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01/16/2013 7:27 PM · Reply · Like (5) ·

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StevenNevets (Shawnee, KS)

dang... I thought my shop was small and confined

01/23/2013 7:40 AM · Like (1)

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Actually you should see my car. It is just like the one in your picture only black! HAHAHA. Whats great about it is, it is so small I cant change my mind.

01/23/2013 2:50 PM · Like

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Door trim: how to

Okay, for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to trim this #$+%$& door! Does anyone have a simple method of finishing this door trim so it looks and IS nice? I have been searching online for a... (read more)

01/15/2013 7:16 PM · Reply · Like ·

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Nate (Lawrenceville, GA)

The best bet is to install extension jamb to bring the prehung jamb out flush with the sheetrock. Then install the casing on the extension.

01/31/2013 11:56 AM · Like

supimeister (Minneapolis, MN)

i second skippy sue's thoughts - do you have the results yet???

02/02/2013 11:14 AM · Like

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Tool Select is WICKED AWESOME!

Thanks Derek and crew at ToolSELECT.com! My 12 days of Christmas prize came in! What's sexy in green (besides me?) That's right baby! My Hitachi hammer drill! Thanks guys! I feel the nee... (read more)

01/14/2013 2:22 PM · Reply · Like (6) ·

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ToolSelect (Grand Rapids, MI)

Glad to see you got it!

And Ken, we're going to miss having you around, you gathered quite a following in a short time!

01/15/2013 11:24 AM · Like (3)

RMiller (Toney, AL)

wishing for one 20 amp I smoked a 12

02/16/2013 5:07 PM · Like

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Ryobi Miter 10"

This review is for the Ryobi 10" single bevel miter. My brother owns this tool and we used it exclusively on a remodel of his two bay garage to a horse and goat barn. Why anyone would convert a g... (read more)

Ryobi TS1342L

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01/13/2013 12:50 PM · Reply · Like (1) ·

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Ryobi 10" Table Saw

I do not own this one, I have the contractor saw. However, I have used the saw and for the price, it's not a bad tool. It is cheap but the blade is powered by a relatively smooth motor. You have ... (read more)

Ryobi RTS10

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01/12/2013 1:45 PM · Reply · Like ·

NHSP759 (Rochester, NH)

Milwaukee M12 Fuel

Just so all you cordless compact tool junkies know... They're here... Checked on Tool King and Home Depot and apparently they are releasing the new Milwaukee M12 Fuel line. HD was sold out and th... (read more)

01/11/2013 5:38 PM · Reply · Like (1) ·