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How to Paint Over Oil-Based Paint with Latex

When coating the wood work in a room I naturally got some of the oil based stain on the walls next to it because I did not tape it off.  You can paint over oil based with latex based paint or so they say.

  1. Lightly sand the surface with fine sandpaper (180 to 220 grit) to remove the gloss.
  2. Clean the surface with a sponge dipped in a solution of TSP (trisodium phosphate) mixed with water.
  3. Remove the cleaner with a sponge and clean water, then allow the surface to dry.
  4. Apply a coat of a quality bonding primer (oil-based or latex), and allow the primer to dry.
  5. Topcoat with two coats of high quality latex paint.

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By Fudgy McFarlen, ago

What is the Tally Stick for?

My sister had this antique sitting in a barrel with walking sticks and otherwise.  Try to guess what it is before you try googling.  There are numbers on the stick.  The bottom row of numbers on in the first photograph correspond to 0 to 36 inches.  

There is an impression on the handle that says "Lufkin Rule Co, Saginaw Michigan".   In the first photo you can see "Scribner's near the left end.

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By Fudgy McFarlen, ago

Cisco Linksys WET54G Network Bridge

I need to link another location with the internet available at my first location and the Linksys WET54G bridge will perform this function.  It is called a "client bridge"  It is small: Dimensions 4.96" x 1.06" x 4.21"

After having installed this and tested it my review of this product is:   

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SetUp Summary

  • You probably can leave your laptop set to DHCP.  You can probably do this if you hook your laptop and bridge unit to a switch
  • Use SITE SURVEY button to find the network wireless access point you want to connect to
  • Click on the access point and OK the change of the SSID to the same as the access point
  • That will take you to the a security settings page.  Select the correct security mode and enter the WiFi key > these should match your main router values
  • Make sure Security is enabled on the SETUP page.  

You should be connected now.

By Fudgy McFarlen, ago