Repairing Stripped Radiator Threads/Fixing a Grading Problem/What Is It?/Stabilizing a Wobbly Newel Post

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Repairing Stripped Radiator Threads/Fixing a Grading Problem/What Is It?/Stabilizing a Wobbly Newel Post

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PBS | Air Date: March 4, 2006
Summary: Richard Trethewey demonstrates to Kevin O'Connor how to repair damaged threads on a radiator using a drill and "tap." Roger Cook helps a homeowner solve a grading problem that is causing wood rot on the side of her house. Then Richard and Kevin, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used.Richard Trethewey demonstrates to Kevin O'Connor how to repair damaged threads on a radiator using a drill and "tap." Roger Cook helps a homeowner solve a grading problem that is causing wood rot on the side of her house. Then Richard and Kevin, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor examine an unfamiliar object and try to guess how it is used. Afterward, Tom shows Kevin how to stabilize a wobbly newel post using a kit designed for attaching a post to the floor or landing using J-brackets and specially cut baseboard mouldings. Then Kevin and a tub refinisher Jack Donaruma help a homeowner refinish her old cast iron bathtub. Expand
Genre(s): Health & Lifestyle, Educational, Arts

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