FrosBros82 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 On 7/2/2017 at 7:20 PM, overanalyze said: Worked at a buddies this weekend installing trim and doors. Hung 2 barn doors, new exterior door, and a bunch of base and casing. That's fun work, good job! It looks great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Spent yesterday organizing and adding shelfs and storage to the tool trailer, it's got alot more to be done but much more useful now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 I sanded floors today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fm2176 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 As usual, at work with only a Gerber multitool on my person. Waiting to pick up machine guns and my phone needed a charge but the Durastar "deuce" cigarette lighter hasn't worked for at least a year, so some basic troubleshooting was in order. Checked the fuse and swapped it out with another 15A fuse from the panel: nothing. Removed the trim and a storage compartment just above the lighter and checked the connections: all was good. Removed the lighter, disassembled it, and found some oxidation on the housing and internal components; cleaned, reassembled and put it back: success! Now I'm streaming the Jason Ellis Show on SiriusXM and browsing the web while using my DeWalt inverter to charge the phone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 We have been using the DeWALT brushless wrench for some giant lags and through bolts on a glulam structure. Have not used it too much, but from what I can tell it seems to be awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Wow all you guys make me look like a lazy a**. You guys do nice workSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Back at the CIP TIG game with a chemical injection manifold piece. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdst_1 Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I wanted to install some skylights but they were turning out to be very expensive if bought pre-made and I didn't have guys with enough expertise that would make it on the spot. Also heard about leaking issues and the general inexperience of workers in India in installing skylights made it even more difficult for me go ahead with installing them. So I had to find an alternate. The roof is made of metal sheets. I found a manufacturer who was willing to build me transparent polycarbonate sheets with the same profile as those of my metal sheets. That meant I could install them without any chances of leakage. Cost was also very cheap at just $2 per sq ft. So ordered them and installed them today. This is going to be either a small home gym or a home office. These are two 10 ft sheets running through the length of the roof of this room in the centre. This is one of the bedrooms - And this is how it looks from the outside - As you can see they have the same profile as the metal sheets so there won't be any chance of leakage. The polycarbonate sheets are treated with UV protection and come with a 10 year guarantee. After the installation of the vaulted false ceiling it will look just like a skylight. Will post pics when that work is finished. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 5 hours ago, rdst_1 said: I wanted to install some skylights but they were turning out to be very expensive if bought pre-made and I didn't have guys with enough expertise that would make it on the spot. Also heard about leaking issues and the general inexperience of workers in India in installing skylights made it even more difficult for me go ahead with installing them. So I had to find an alternate. The roof is made of metal sheets. I found a manufacturer who was willing to build me transparent polycarbonate sheets with the same profile as those of my metal sheets. That meant I could install them without any chances of leakage. Cost was also very cheap at just $2 per sq ft. So ordered them and installed them today. This is going to be either a small home gym or a home office. These are two 10 ft sheets running through the length of the roof of this room in the centre. This is one of the bedrooms - And this is how it looks from the outside - As you can see they have the same profile as the metal sheets so there won't be any chance of leakage. The polycarbonate sheets are treated with UV protection and come with a 10 year guarantee. After the installation of the vaulted false ceiling it will look just like a skylight. Will post pics when that work is finished. Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 On 7/23/2017 at 10:51 AM, rdst_1 said: I wanted to install some skylights but they were turning out to be very expensive if bought pre-made and I didn't have guys with enough expertise that would make it on the spot. Also heard about leaking issues and the general inexperience of workers in India in installing skylights made it even more difficult for me go ahead with installing them. So I had to find an alternate. The roof is made of metal sheets. I found a manufacturer who was willing to build me transparent polycarbonate sheets with the same profile as those of my metal sheets. That meant I could install them without any chances of leakage. Cost was also very cheap at just $2 per sq ft. So ordered them and installed them today. This is going to be either a small home gym or a home office. These are two 10 ft sheets running through the length of the roof of this room in the centre. This is one of the bedrooms - And this is how it looks from the outside - As you can see they have the same profile as the metal sheets so there won't be any chance of leakage. The polycarbonate sheets are treated with UV protection and come with a 10 year guarantee. After the installation of the vaulted false ceiling it will look just like a skylight. Will post pics when that work is finished. Definitely interesting and different framing in there. That's cool seeing your part of the country. The panels you put in are common enough around here in barns and shops that I would have done the same thing as you to save a lot of money vs a skylight. The red looks sharp too, like Milwaukee red!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Got the old tired Polaris running again finally!!! Bosch 12v helping out putting things back together after it helped disassemble it first. Cleaned out the carb, new gas, cleaned out transfer case cover where some mice had built a nest... But it runs!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdst_1 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 5:57 AM, KnarlyCarl said: Definitely interesting and different framing in there. That's cool seeing your part of the country. The panels you put in are common enough around here in barns and shops that I would have done the same thing as you to save a lot of money vs a skylight. The red looks sharp too, like Milwaukee red!! That's some old school framing style for sure. Usually people prefer to build a frame using square hollow iron tubing by welding it together but that doesn't work well for a vaulted ceiling unless using heavy U-channels. Have seen enough century old houses built with this type of framing and it is still quite prevalent over here when people want a vaulted false ceiling made from wood planks. These are eucalyptus logs and then fir rafters put on top to make the surface level for the metal sheets. The metal sheets have also become the de-facto choice for houses in the hilly areas over here. These come with a 25 year color warranty and have replaced the roof tiles made from slate stone that were used earlier. I'll post some pics of the house later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 The DeWALT had enough for the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 The DeWALT had enough for the day... That sucks!Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Well this project is coming to completion, the owners have moved in and the inside is 99.999999% done with what I'm contracted for. Sure there's some exterior work to be finished, mostly the decks but I'm happy to see the place lived in (actually I suprized myself for warm and fuzzy I feel about it lol) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted August 26, 2017 Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 Not today but recently, made a couple of large jigsaw puzzles for the company picnic. They're around 4 feet on the long side. Fun to make, made out of some cheapo Masonite/composite/shitty compressed board-type stuff that comes in with some of the products we sell. I use the stuff for a ton of things at work, comes in really handy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 The Flexvolt 12" is making it's first appearance on the site! Seems to be plenty powerful for what we are using it for! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I drilled holes for my workbench stretchers, oiled a cutting board, and cut some dados into the aprons for the gaming table. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 New house, new plumbing rough in ..Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 spent most of the week using gel stain with an artist brush to touch up trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Tried fixing up an old work table in my garage. I suppose I did alright for my first time rebuilding a workbench. I added casters, a shelf, and attempted to strengthen/resquare. I just hope my tools are square. I haven't done any "calibration" on my tools. I wouldn't know where to start if I did. I also put up some cheap light fixtures to give some extra light. I hung them off some ceiling utility hooks. Will next attempt to repurpose an old dresser we use in the garage as a second work surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Today I had to pat myself on the back a little. My dad dropped his glasses yesterday and broke the tiny screw off in the tiny hole that holds them together. He he went to the eye Doctor and was told he'd have to replace the frames as they had no way of getting the screw fragment out without tearing them up. I cut a wood wood block to the exact height of the hinge, chucked a .65 mm drill bit designed for a dremel up in my drill press, and using extreme finesse, drilled that little bitch right out like a boss. No damage to the threads at all. I bought this little bit set years ago for under $10. Prior to today they had only been used a handful of times to drill through fingernails to release the pressure after I smashed them. By the time you figure what a doctor would have charged to do that, and the cost of a new pair of glasses, these little bastards have been a pretty strong investment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 18 hours ago, Conductor562 said: Prior to today they had only been used a handful of times to drill through fingernails to release the pressure after I smashed them. Purposely drilling through fingers is new to me haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky603 Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Log home total rewire, for good money, on a beautiful 70-degree sunny fall day, and on a lake with loons calling all day - workdays don't get much better! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Let's play I spy the bad hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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