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**Iowanian** · 09-24-2004, 08:25 AM

I'm tired of bad Chiefs news.....

I thought it would be a good idea for a thread on the Handy-Man.

Do you have any Home remedies, gadgets you've made, advice on car repair, home maint, sollutions to kill weeds in your yard, bugs in your garden?

Use Coke to clean your batteries? That type of stuff.
Home made floor dry?

**Buehler445** · 06-25-2016, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

If i just need to smooth out the joints, no issues. garage-not the Taj Mahal.

If it were me I'd just spray the **** out of it and move on.

displacedinMN · 06-29-2016, 06:06 PM

Going well but slow. Lots of stuff to move and up and down the ladder with the 9 foot ceiling. I also rolled the walls. That was fast. Did about half. Should be done tomorrow afternoon.

Hey-its a garage.

ps- like the smell of paint

displacedinMN · 06-30-2016, 08:24 PM

Now I am being invaded.

We got sod a week ago. Watering the crap out of it because it is clay underneath.

Sure frogs are ok-to a point. Just don't want the damn things in the garage. Wifey no likey.

Bring out the anti freeze

Coochie liquor · 07-01-2016, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconeater

Paint/primer combo stuff sucks. Don't use it. Ever.

And the only time you really have to prime drywall is if your using a glossy finish on it. Throw a couple coats of eggshell finish on it and be done with it.

I always use PVA primer with fresh drywall.

displacedinMN · 07-13-2016, 01:45 PM

Here it is. We have a lot of stuff in a storage unit, so that is why I built shelves.

The builder of the house did not recommend putting boxes above the sheet rock because it is rated for snow load only. Oh well.

Next-ceiling fan and find a way to put in a vent so that some hot air escapes to the rafters and out the ceiling vents. Suggestions appreciated.

**ptlyon** · 07-13-2016, 01:59 PM

I think you got more shit than me, displaced!

BWillie · 07-13-2016, 02:15 PM

Anybody know someone cheap and reputable that puts in sump pumps? Thanks

Hog's Gone Fishin · 07-13-2016, 05:38 PM

I just stained Hardwood floors in a rental property it took 10 friggin days for the stain to get dry enough to put the varnish on. WTF did I do wrong? Did I just put it on to thick ? I used a sponge mop BTW.

**MahiMike** · 07-13-2016, 05:56 PM

Got tired of the little 2 foot wide pocket door to my bathroom. Cut out another 16 inches and put in a barn door. Course I had to paint both rooms and build my monster door. Hardest part was the trim and ripping everything with no table saw.

**Buehler445** · 07-13-2016, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

Here it is. We have a lot of stuff in a storage unit, so that is why I built shelves.

The builder of the house did not recommend putting boxes above the sheet rock because it is rated for snow load only. Oh well.

Next-ceiling fan and find a way to put in a vent so that some hot air escapes to the rafters and out the ceiling vents. Suggestions appreciated.

I think you can install an industrial exhaust fan and move the air up and out.

raybec 4 · 07-14-2016, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I think you can install an industrial exhaust fan and move the air up and out.

There's a compnay called big ass fans, they'll have what you need

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 07-14-2016, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

Here it is. We have a lot of stuff in a storage unit, so that is why I built shelves.

The builder of the house did not recommend putting boxes above the sheet rock because it is rated for snow load only. Oh well.

Next-ceiling fan and find a way to put in a vent so that some hot air escapes to the rafters and out the ceiling vents. Suggestions appreciated.

put in an attic fan, should be all you need.

kepp · 08-17-2016, 02:38 PM

Who here has experience with wood burning fireplace inserts? I'm shopping around for estimates and have gotten very different quotes. I need an insert rated to heat at least 2000 sqft that is EPA approved (I guess most are these days). The insert needs to be a flush mount, otherwise I will need to extend the hearth. I've looked at the Quadrafire Voyager/Voyager Grand and the Timberwolf EPI22. Any others I should look at?

DJ's left nut · 08-17-2016, 03:28 PM

Building a new work bench; created a gridwork torsion box table top and will get to work on the cabinet for it in short order.

Spoiler!

Incredibly happy with the table top. I'm going to frame in the sides with some 3/4 inch oak and put a hardboard sheet on top of that as a replaceable top but it's as flat as an iron and very sturdy, but still light enough to move if needed because of the grid work.

Dipping my toes into the wordworking thing with my new shop; man oh man do I have a ton to learn. But I'm getting there.

In related news, I grabbed a Vega Pro 50 table saw fence....holy hell is that thing amazing. I'm literally able to rip down to the thousandth of an inch using just my cursors. It also has a micro-adjustment on it so I don't have to sit there and bump it if I don't like where it's cutting. It's smooth with a very easy cam to lock.

I threw that on my secondhand 3 HP Jet 220v and that rig is a great setup now.

DJ's left nut · 10-11-2016, 08:54 AM

ARGH!!!

Dear guy that built my plug cutter - .405 inches and .375 inches are NOT the same !@#$ing thing. And in the future, try putting a taper on the goddamn thing.

Spent 2 hours drilling out a shitload of walnut plugs to make a little more interesting look on some facing. Had all the face boards drilled and ready to rock. Started trying to put the plugs in and not a one of them fit. I grabbed my calipers and the 3/8 inch plug cutter is plugs just a hair shy of 13/32 without the taper I'd need to make them work. So rather than spend 5 hours sanding down a shitload of plugs to make them fit, I unmounted all the boards and re-drilled at 1/2 inch because I've used the 1/2 inch plug cutter in the past and I know it works.

Shit that's frustrating. A night absolutely wasted and I have softball the next two nights. I really wanted to get that done so I could do hardware work on cabinets, etc.... once the cup hinges show up on Thursday. Assholes.

Oh, and side note, walnut will stain the absolute shit out of your hands. Woke up this morning and thought I had the plague.

09-24-2004, 08:25 AM
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06-29-2016, 06:06 PM	#932
displacedinMN It was not a fair catch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Correcting papers Casino cash: $2972630	Going well but slow. Lots of stuff to move and up and down the ladder with the 9 foot ceiling. I also rolled the walls. That was fast. Did about half. Should be done tomorrow afternoon. Hey-its a garage. ps- like the smell of paint Attached Thumbnails __________________ #investigatecarlcheffers Last edited by displacedinMN; 07-01-2016 at 08:24 AM..
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06-30-2016, 08:24 PM	#933
displacedinMN It was not a fair catch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Correcting papers Casino cash: $2972630	Now I am being invaded. We got sod a week ago. Watering the crap out of it because it is clay underneath. Sure frogs are ok-to a point. Just don't want the damn things in the garage. Wifey no likey. Bring out the anti freeze Attached Thumbnails __________________ #investigatecarlcheffers
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07-13-2016, 01:45 PM	#935
displacedinMN It was not a fair catch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Correcting papers Casino cash: $2972630	The garage Here it is. We have a lot of stuff in a storage unit, so that is why I built shelves. The builder of the house did not recommend putting boxes above the sheet rock because it is rated for snow load only. Oh well. Next-ceiling fan and find a way to put in a vent so that some hot air escapes to the rafters and out the ceiling vents. Suggestions appreciated. Attached Thumbnails __________________ #investigatecarlcheffers
Posts: 36,240

07-13-2016, 01:59 PM	#936
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07-13-2016, 02:15 PM	#937
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07-13-2016, 05:38 PM	#938
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1730477	I just stained Hardwood floors in a rental property it took 10 friggin days for the stain to get dry enough to put the varnish on. WTF did I do wrong? Did I just put it on to thick ? I used a sponge mop BTW.
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07-13-2016, 05:56 PM	#939
MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	Got tired of the little 2 foot wide pocket door to my bathroom. Cut out another 16 inches and put in a barn door. Course I had to paint both rooms and build my monster door. Hardest part was the trim and ripping everything with no table saw. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 99.9%
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08-17-2016, 02:38 PM	#943
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5379212	Who here has experience with wood burning fireplace inserts? I'm shopping around for estimates and have gotten very different quotes. I need an insert rated to heat at least 2000 sqft that is EPA approved (I guess most are these days). The insert needs to be a flush mount, otherwise I will need to extend the hearth. I've looked at the Quadrafire Voyager/Voyager Grand and the Timberwolf EPI22. Any others I should look at?
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08-17-2016, 03:28 PM	#944
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $3029099	Building a new work bench; created a gridwork torsion box table top and will get to work on the cabinet for it in short order. Spoiler! Spoiler! Incredibly happy with the table top. I'm going to frame in the sides with some 3/4 inch oak and put a hardboard sheet on top of that as a replaceable top but it's as flat as an iron and very sturdy, but still light enough to move if needed because of the grid work. Dipping my toes into the wordworking thing with my new shop; man oh man do I have a ton to learn. But I'm getting there. In related news, I grabbed a Vega Pro 50 table saw fence....holy hell is that thing amazing. I'm literally able to rip down to the thousandth of an inch using just my cursors. It also has a micro-adjustment on it so I don't have to sit there and bump it if I don't like where it's cutting. It's smooth with a very easy cam to lock. I threw that on my secondhand 3 HP Jet 220v and that rig is a great setup now. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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10-11-2016, 08:54 AM	#945
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $3029099	ARGH!!! Dear guy that built my plug cutter - .405 inches and .375 inches are NOT the same !@#$ing thing. And in the future, try putting a taper on the goddamn thing. Spent 2 hours drilling out a shitload of walnut plugs to make a little more interesting look on some facing. Had all the face boards drilled and ready to rock. Started trying to put the plugs in and not a one of them fit. I grabbed my calipers and the 3/8 inch plug cutter is plugs just a hair shy of 13/32 without the taper I'd need to make them work. So rather than spend 5 hours sanding down a shitload of plugs to make them fit, I unmounted all the boards and re-drilled at 1/2 inch because I've used the 1/2 inch plug cutter in the past and I know it works. Shit that's frustrating. A night absolutely wasted and I have softball the next two nights. I really wanted to get that done so I could do hardware work on cabinets, etc.... once the cup hinges show up on Thursday. Assholes. Oh, and side note, walnut will stain the absolute shit out of your hands. Woke up this morning and thought I had the plague. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
Posts: 60,232