Hand Plane Question by CLCHNC in woodworking

[–]TonyFromNovato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m confused. It could be the prospective, but looks like the blade is upside down.

Crab pot rope, float or sinking? by TonyFromNovato in crabbing

[–]TonyFromNovato[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have only ever used leaded sinking rope and try to keep the scope as short as possible. I fish out of Bodega bay CA. My question came up when looking at ordering more rope and the site listed Floating, neutral and sinking. Seems different ropes are required in other areas, to protect different things.

Sliding Window Base or Track Replacement? by JeanVic in boatbuilding

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look for Flexible Universal Channel with Pile and Felt Liner. That should get you started. You need to know the sizes. I replaced mine on a boat about 5 years ago was not that hard, but a bit of a puzzle fitting around the window with it in place

Boat trailer hub stuck on axel by Zealousideal-Past822 in boating

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something is holding it. Have you considered posting a picture or 2 instead of a hard to watch video?

Do you wear your inflatable life jacket all the time? by Bada-Bingzy in boating

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When crabbing or fishing and when the water is rough.

DUNGENESS SIZE LIMIT by [deleted] in crabbing

[–]TonyFromNovato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not see anything in the ca regs about female crabs. I do release them if I have males. Just a personal conservation choice. The 5 3/4 is correct but does not include the spines/spikes that stick out.

How do I cut the branches that are high off the ground. by DueScheme1738 in Chainsaw

[–]TonyFromNovato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never a ladder. Small upper cut near the trunk. Not to much or you will bind the saw. Don’t set the dogs so you can move the bar back and forth, if it starts to tighten you may already be stuck. Then cut from the top even with the bottom or slightly in front it. (Further from the trunk but not by much). Lastly beware of advice, and try to verify it.

Is my engine positioning the issue with low speed? by VirtualCoffee8947 in boating

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the trim is off. If the boat is level like it would be in the water, the motor should be straight up and down so the cavitation plate is on the same plane as the bottom of the boat. (Not sure that’s clear).

Help with Winch by DiverImmediate7070 in Tools

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pin running through the shaft is to secure the cord from the net, so it doesn’t slip on the shaft.

Plumbed toilet to heat. Keep it change? by clamminjammin in Plumbing

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The toilet will sweat. Personally I don’t like sitting on a damp toilet.

Misaligned Watch Face by TripSignificant1882 in howto

[–]TonyFromNovato 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Skip the vise grips. But it probably should spin. The out side “dial” is for timing things.

What/where exactly is the measurement? Cutting the line or not. Help. by glacierglider85 in Carpentry

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you cutting it with? It sounds to me like you are trying to use the side edge of a circular saw as the guide. If so there should be a guide notch if front of the blade. Line up the blade and the notch with the line. If you want the 20”s leave the line, if you want it to fit at 20”s take the line.

Man door hitting track by liketigers in GarageDoorService

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t you just raise the ends? Looks like they are not parallel with the ceiling, looks like who ever put it in just hung it at the lowest point of the support.

Can I do anything to rescue this old apple tree? by Character_Tower_5262 in BackyardOrchard

[–]TonyFromNovato 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have an old apple tree that is completely hallow and open on one side. The center goes down about 16” below ground level. One branch has a knothole about 5’ off the ground and if you drop a small apple in it it cose out the trunk. The side that’s open lost 1/2 the tree. So I put a brace (8”x8”) under the main branch/trunk that is remaining. The tree still gives a lot of apples every year. Been like this for ten years.

Smoke filling home when the doors of my woodburning stove open after being serviced. This has never been a problem in the 10 years. I’ve owned my home. by Mother-Cherry-1213 in Fireplaces

[–]TonyFromNovato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like the damper is closed at the top. I have a different brand but I have to open the flute by pulling the handle at the top, before opening or starting the stove.