Episode 300
Amps, Gauge, and Finding the Right Extension Cord; Faking It With Paint; Laser Levels--You NEED One!
On Today's Episode
It's our 300th Episode and we're kicking back and celebrating!
300 Episodes [00:00 - 07:25]
We make a correction to our Chicken Conversation from last week and talk about the fun we've had making 300 episodes!
Extension Cords [07:26 - 18:59]
Getting the right extension cord is a big deal! In this segment, we talk about everything you need to know to make the right choice.
Powering 15 amp tools for 25 feet? Go with a 14 gauge cord
Powering 15 amp tools for 50 feet? Go with a 12 gauge cord
Powering 15 amp tools for 100 feet? Go with a 10 gauge cord
Some Resources:
- Determining the Right Extension Cord
- Choosing the Correct Extension Cord
- Selecting the Right Extension Cord for Your Power Tools
- Extension Cord Chart
- What Size Extension Cord Do I Need?
- Extension Cord Buyer Guide
RepcoLite Rewind: Painting Your Cabinets [19:00 - 29:45]
This segment for our Detroit listeners comes from Episode 220.
Faking It With Paint [29:46 - 42:39]
Paint can cover your walls with color . . . but you can do a lot of other creative things using just a small amount of paint! We talk about using paint to create wainscoting, "big" trim, "wallpapered" walls and more.
Laser Levels and Why You Need One! [42:39 - 50:12]
In the projects we talked about in the last segment, a tool that will simplify your work dramatically is a laser level. We talk about a number of different projects where a laser level is a must have!
