KnarlyCarl Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 8 hours ago, NicolasRamos said: So we're doing a built to order log home. So the timber guys cut in the box locations to size for metal gangable boxes, and run the wiring on all the exterior walls, as they build the structure. In our area it is highly frowned upon to use metal gangable boxes in any form of resi. 4" square boxes with mud rings are allowed, but in the case of timber homes exterior walls there's no wallboard to create a proper finish around a mud ring. Don't get me wrong I'm glad that they cut them, I would have had to be there every day of framing just to do what they were already paid for in the cost of the home(regardless of how little I liked the result), but they were barely square, and full of inconsistencies. And it's hard to pull the wiring back through some spots to hone out the holes to the correct size. This guy couldn't even stay on his mark! Still have a few to go tomorrow. The wiring they left coiled in the ceiling from the box locations weren't labeled either, so I had to spend half of yesterday just identifying cables! This evening I got to replace the battery in my old Transit-250. The guys who swapped into it only got a few days before the battery died on them. Got to is a strong choice of words... Didn't get pics of the new battery going in. But because of my particular van's battery setup(single battery) I had to remove a plastic "stop block" that aides in keeping the battery from shifting in the compartment. After that comes out and you get the - clamp loose, you rotate the battery 90 degrees to remove the + cable. Not as bad as I thought it would be, but still not as easy as removing a battery in an engine bay. Granted I've never swapped a battery that's located under the drivers seat before! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Someone just did not care, let the electrician figure it out.. My Transit has two batteries under the seat, the Sprinter had the battery under my feet go figure. It does keep the weather off the battery and corrosion down but to swap them out takes more work. I too, used my M12 ratchet to work on the battery ha 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicolasRamos Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Someone just did not care, let the electrician figure it out.. My Transit has two batteries under the seat, the Sprinter had the battery under my feet go figure. It does keep the weather off the battery and corrosion down but to swap them out takes more work. I too, used my M12 ratchet to work on the battery haI did the same! M12 ratchet to the rescue!. I even used it to assemble my ladder rack last Friday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I did the same! M12 ratchet to the rescue!. I even used it to assemble my ladder rack last Friday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProReally wish DEWALT had one ..[emoji37][emoji37][emoji37][emoji37]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicolasRamos Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Really wish DEWALT had one ..[emoji37][emoji37][emoji37][emoji37]Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkA 12v line, or battery powered ratchet[emoji23]! Jk jk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicolasRamos Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Someone just did not care, let the electrician figure it out.. My Transit has two batteries under the seat, the Sprinter had the battery under my feet go figure. It does keep the weather off the battery and corrosion down but to swap them out takes more work. I too, used my M12 ratchet to work on the battery haI don't remember seeing it in your van thread, but does your Transit have the diesel, or is the dual battery setup due to the fact that yours had that rearward air conditioning system?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 6 hours ago, NicolasRamos said: I don't remember seeing it in your van thread, but does your Transit have the diesel, or is the dual battery setup due to the fact that yours had that rearward air conditioning system? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I would assume it's because the rear a/c and heat. It's gasoline 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 12 hours ago, NicolasRamos said: A 12v line, or battery powered ratchet! Jk jk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Hey we have / had a 12v line ... kinda ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Finally got my $35 Lowes special box together with the casters, then put my $25 Craftsman on top of it LOL Don't do much of any mechanical work, so this will be just fine, glad I got rid of my $4k snapon box when i did, I wont be upset when this starts collecting dust haha .. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Got a coffee table built today, pretty simple design Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Looks good. Just need to pull the stickers off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 25 minutes ago, Stercorarius said: Looks good. Just need to pull the stickers off. Yes, Jimbo and I both 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 38 minutes ago, Stercorarius said: Looks good. Just need to pull the stickers off. thats what the apprentice is for when it goes to the sanding shop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 43 minutes ago, KnarlyCarl said: Yes, Jimbo and I both Needs more stickers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 37 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said: thats what the apprentice is for when it goes to the sanding shop Already have a pet name for your fiance I see 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Finished my new table saw storageSent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee_man_stan Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Nice that looks like a beast great job rrich1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Oh NICE! That's really optimizing your table saw, getting your money's worth. Are table extensions available to buy specifically for that saw? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Oh NICE! That's really optimizing your table saw, getting your money's worth. Are table extensions available to buy specifically for that saw?I don't think so but I haven't looked either. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 That's awesome dude! What's the top made of?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 That's awesome dude! What's the top made of?Sent from my iPad using TapatalkIt's just plywood. The router table top is melamineSent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Turns out there's a laser vynil cutter just sitting around. Software is easy enough. Also got the auto crane working on my second set of wheels. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Finally got some stain on a couple projects Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildroamer Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Looks great @JimboS1ice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Nice work Jimbo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foneguy Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Nice !!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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