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Grrr sound may be you starter motor running but not kicking in the gear. Again depending on how long the machine sat, that gear on helical shaft may be cruded up and not engaging the fly wheel on the engine. Lastly did you install the battery with the right poles? That is the common problems if it ...

My friend is giving me his 17.5 hp lawn tractor. I started it up the other day, I should say I tried to start it up. It ran for about 30 sec then cut off. I bought a new battery (old one was dead) and new spark plug. Now it just makes a "noise" when I try to start it. It is like a GRRRR so...

I've been hesitant about doing pens. I guess I will have to give a try now..

Where is a good place (other than SS) to get the sanding pads? I looked on Woodcraft website and they only offer 10".

You don't have to worry about dings in the parking lot. Just use a little wood filler to cover them up.

dusty wrote:SWMBO probably exerts more influence than anything else.

What does SWMBO mean? Or can't you say on here???

I am looking at ordering some wooden toys to make for Christmas presents. I know they send you blueprints for the projects. My question is about the parts kits. 1) Does the project come with the first kit? 2) Can I order additional kits or Do I have to get individual pieces? Sorry I typed it wrong. ...

prmindartmouth wrote:I was wandering through a home accessory store following LOML, and noticed a display of charger plates on sale.

What was the name?

Maybe you can let the kids cut dovetails with a dovetail saw. 1. Pre-mark the board. 2. Kids cut out the lines. 3. Next group chisels out the waste.

mickyd wrote:Ran just over $20 (with inside track membership).

What is 'inside track membership"? Is that for Harbor Frieght?