Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Bob Heine's Auto Emporium

[Bob Heine]

Fixed it for you Bob

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Sheesh Stewart, now I'm going to have cops going through my closets. Bad enough when they go through my drawers.

I hadn't thought of that but you may be on to something. I have a roofing job to do on the shed and she suggested I go to Home Depot and find one of the young day laborers to help.

Dude, you're toast. Flowers, or donations in lieu of flowers? If the later, which charity?

Autopsy revealed....

All this talk about strippers is perverse.

Uncle Willie, you're right. We should concentrate on crimpers.

Bob, great job, there’s probably at least 3-4 of these guys placing orders for stuff they didn’t know they needed. Nothing like being a good enabler.

I’ve have a different brand of those new strippers and I really like how they work. I also have used the ones in the top of the picture since the 80s when my Dad introduced me to a Mac dealer to buy a pair.

My favorite crimpers are of the ratcheting type.

Craig, I am paying it forward since so many here have done it to me.

I don't remember exactly when I bought the Ideal Stripmaster but it was at least a decade before I moved into this house and I remember it was an expensive decision. It's old enough to have been made in the USA. To be fair, from what I can tell, Ideal is still manufacturing tools in the US.

I love Klein stuff, it is some of the nicer electrical tools out there. I have both types of stripping tools, and I owned a non Klein (knock off) version of the 11061 that went in the garbage after one of the handles cracked. That was a mess.

Robey5, I just checked out Klein's version of the Stripmaster and it looks great. It even has a wire cutter built-in. For as good as their stuff is, Klein tools seem to be priced below the "are you kidding me?" brands yet still a quality tool. I'm talking about Knipex -- Zoro sells the Knipex Stripmaster equivalent for $150. I love my Knipex pliers but there are limits.

 

[Bob Heine]

Oh Bob is absolutely an enabler. I can't even count on my 2 hands now how many things I have purchased because of his Amazon links or copied his projects.

Bret

Bret, the GJ is a great place to discover time-saving tools and techniques. Even simple things like file handles reducing the number of holes in my palm have helped. Then you go and make handles from scrap wood. It makes my day almost every day. I expect my keyboard will be taken from my cold dead hand.

 

[Bob Heine]

We've been having a dry spell so I switched the sprinkler system on. Found a couple of dry spots so tested each of the six zones. I need four new Rainbird popup impact heads and two new rotor heads. Based on the last water bill I also needed to find the gusher. Usually they are obvious but this time the hint was some white sand a foot away from a sprinkler head. No water spraying in the air but something is wrong. Dug a little hole with a trowel and found a 1-1/4" PVC Line. Dug a little further and found a second pipe next to it.

Reaching around in the small hole I found a a cavern that stretched beyond my reach. Roots from my neighbor's ficus hedge grew a strong web that was holding the sod up. Time to expand the hole.

Turns out there are three 1-1/4" pipes bundled together and the one on the bottom has a Tee with a 1/2" pipe connected to the far side. The left side of the Tee is no longer connected and water gushes out sideways, which is why I never saw a geyser. I'll have to run the system manually and water this zone by hand (it's a tough life). The parts have been ordered and they start arriving next Tuesday. Perfect timing because I go in for a prostate biopsy on Wednesday. Gonna be a $hitty week.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Good luck Bob. Try to relax. That's what they always tell me.

 

[jon72vega]

Perfect timing because I go in for a prostate biopsy on Wednesday. Gonna be a $hitty week.

Bob,
I'll be talking to my invisible friend about you, hoping for a good outcome.
Hang in there.

 

[shortykorte]

Oh ****, what a bundle of pipes.


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[xtremek]

That's a wild bundle of pipes. Good luck with the repairs and the exam.

 

[driftpin]

Bob, at your venerable age, I'm sure this isn't the first such-procedure. I've had a couple, and while the prequel isn't much-fun, nor is the procedure itself, the knowledge of your state of health because of the info gained is possibly life-saving. Here's hoping that it's a clean bill of health.

We have a Miami rental property, and I've found pipes doing other work on the property. The black poly pipe is what was used here for the sprinkler system, some day, I'll start the closest I can get to the sprinklers pump and expose the pipes throughout the yard. We don't use it anymore, because of missing pieces, so seeing what's there, or-not, and what needs repair/replacement to restore functionality is the intent. We recently did a new roof, a new bathroom, new kitchen, and flooring, we still have some carpentry to-do and a bit of demo work. When the last tenant vacated, we used the opportunity to modernize.

You keep your stuff in a good state of repair, at this rental, we're catching-up on things to modernize, and to allow us to make upgrades to allow a better rental income. I've made good use of my HFT demo hammer/drill, a $90 investment that has saved me literally thousands of dollars while permitting me to send tons of debris to the county landfill. I have to admit, it's one of my favorite tools because of the work it performs. This shed, built of stucco in the backyard by my f.i.l., was a target of the demo hammer/drill, it began ~15' X 15' and it took me four trips to the landfill to dispose of it. Dumpsters are expensive, and they attract S___heads making deposits in the middle of the night, sometimes not even bothering to try to put it in the dumpster; they just discard it off their pick-up into a pile on the ground, next-to the dumpster. I uncovered some of the black poly-pipe from the sprinklers and a 120V line servicing the shed, now I have a GFCI duplex outlet available in the middle of the yard, for any work to-be done. You can see it in pic #2, to the left of the red Kennedy workbench I moved to another property after a re-fitting.

Just for fun, here's a shot of military jets overflying Miami, and the suburbs. They targeted local hospitals to give recognition to the staff who were dealing with the COVID load of patients, it was early May one year ago. We walked with the grandkids to the U-Miami ("it's all-about The U, baby!") campus to watch the jets flying N-S and then a return trip, S-N. From the distances they were covering and the announced timetable, I think I figured they were doing something around 450 mph.

 

[gearhead1960]

Perfect timing because I go in for a prostate biopsy on Wednesday. Gonna be a $hitty week.

Bob,
Good luck with Dr. Digit and his biopsy machine. I too have had one of those. While not pleasant, it was bearable. I think they had me take a valium prior to the procedure. My results weren't good and ended up having mine remove at the young age of 56. I hope that your results are much better than mine. Feel free to PM me anytime if you have any questions when your results come back. Of course when you have parts removed, it only makes your smarter....

 

[Bob Heine]

Good luck Bob. Try to relax. That's what they always tell me.

Kay, retirement helps me relax. The fear of being screwed from behind by the job kept me pretty puckered. It also helps when the person doing it doesn't actually intend to hurt me.

Bob,
I'll be talking to my invisible friend about you, hoping for a good outcome.
Hang in there.

Jon, thanks for that! I am hoping whatever it is can be taken care of now before it interferes with garage stuff.

Oh ****, what a bundle of pipes.


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Stewart, I should be happy the three zones can be fixed with one pit. The leak is causing enough of a pressure drop to keep the indexing valve open enough for water to seep out of the other two zones when the third is wide open. That bit of weirdness had me baffled.

That's a wild bundle of pipes. Good luck with the repairs and the exam.

Kirk, I've worked on both neighbors' sprinkler systems and every leak was fixed by abandoning the leaking zone and installing new pipes. You can't put a shovel in the ground in their yards without hitting a pipe.

Bob, at your venerable age, I'm sure this isn't the first such-procedure. I've had a couple, and while the prequel isn't much-fun, nor is the procedure itself, the knowledge of your state of health because of the info gained is possibly life-saving. Here's hoping that it's a clean bill of health.

We have a Miami rental property, and I've found pipes doing other work on the property. The black poly pipe is what was used here for the sprinkler system, some day, I'll start the closest I can get to the sprinklers pump and expose the pipes throughout the yard. We don't use it anymore, because of missing pieces, so seeing what's there, or-not, and what needs repair/replacement to restore functionality is the intent. We recently did a new roof, a new bathroom, new kitchen, and flooring, we still have some carpentry to-do and a bit of demo work. When the last tenant vacated, we used the opportunity to modernize.

You keep your stuff in a good state of repair, at this rental, we're catching-up on things to modernize, and to allow us to make upgrades to allow a better rental income. I've made good use of my HFT demo hammer/drill, a $90 investment that has saved me literally thousands of dollars while permitting me to send tons of debris to the county landfill. I have to admit, it's one of my favorite tools because of the work it performs. This shed, built of stucco in the backyard by my f.i.l., was a target of the demo hammer/drill, it began ~15' X 15' and it took me four trips to the landfill to dispose of it. Dumpsters are expensive, and they attract S___heads making deposits in the middle of the night, sometimes not even bothering to try to put it in the dumpster; they just discard it off their pick-up into a pile on the ground, next-to the dumpster. I uncovered some of the black poly-pipe from the sprinklers and a 120V line servicing the shed, now I have a GFCI duplex outlet available in the middle of the yard, for any work to-be done. You can see it in pic #2, to the left of the red Kennedy workbench I moved to another property after a re-fitting.

Just for fun, here's a shot of military jets overflying Miami, and the suburbs. They targeted local hospitals to give recognition to the staff who were dealing with the COVID load of patients, it was early May one year ago. We walked with the grandkids to the U-Miami ("it's all-about The U, baby!") campus to watch the jets flying N-S and then a return trip, S-N. From the distances they were covering and the announced timetable, I think I figured they were doing something around 450 mph.

Philip, this is my first biopsy but not my first rectal rodeo. Had a sigmoidoscopy in my 40s as part of a physical to work in Australia and three colonoscopies since turning 60 (polyps removed). Time for a fourth but postponed it because of pandemic. I prefer to deal with issues before they become life-threatening so this is just another R&R on my life machine.

I discovered I don't like being a landlord. We rented my mother's condo after she moved on to be with my father. The write-offs were good but dealing with repairs (and a condo board) was a pain. Tenant was great but wanted me to deal with the cigarette smoke leaking into the unit from the chain smoker next door. After it was abandoned in 2009, my upstairs neighbor's plumbing leak became my problem to fix - my ceiling and the downstairs neighbor's ceiling. My plumbing leak a year later became my downstairs neighbor's problem and cost me the rental profits for the year. Then the condo board thought re-roofing and re-painting the building was a great idea and the $3,000 each unit owner had to pay was trivial considering how much the three shades darker paint job increased the value of the complex.

Bob,
Good luck with Dr. Digit and his biopsy machine. I too have had one of those. While not pleasant, it was bearable. I think they had me take a valium prior to the procedure. My results weren't good and ended up having mine remove at the young age of 56. I hope that your results are much better than mine. Feel free to PM me anytime if you have any questions when your results come back. Of course when you have parts removed, it only makes your smarter....

Mark, I am not looking forward to the procedure with pleasure but it should be bearable, as you say. If there's a problem, I'll have it treated at whatever level the experts suggest. My grandfather passed away at 78 from prostate cancer complications. He let the problem get to the untreatable stage and passed away in a lot of pain. At 76 I'd like to take a different path. Funny you say removing parts makes you smarter because my wife believes the opposite. When they pulled my last wisdom tooth a few months ago she swore I was getting dumber (her mother used whiskey and pliers to remove bad teeth).

 

[pi_guy]

Kay, retirement helps me relax. The fear of being screwed from behind by the job kept me pretty puckered. It also helps when the person doing it doesn't actually intend to hurt me.

Only had a couple of jobs like that. One of the joys of racing that backstabbers don't work in a team environment they often have no assets to contribute. Not like you can stab your way to the top and be a driver.
Plus your more focused on messing with the other teams.

Good luck with the procedure. But my wife would say that 50 to 60% of medical personal doing procedures are a little sadistic. Wham did that hurt?

 

[mybigwarwagon]

but not my first rectal rodeo.

Now there is a sporting event I never want to watch.

 

[xtremek]

Now there is a sporting event I never want to watch.

Always good to start the day with a chuckle.

 

[gearhead1960]

Mark, I am not looking forward to the procedure with pleasure but it should be bearable, as you say. If there's a problem, I'll have it treated at whatever level the experts suggest. My grandfather passed away at 78 from prostate cancer complications. He let the problem get to the untreatable stage and passed away in a lot of pain. At 76 I'd like to take a different path. Funny you say removing parts makes you smarter because my wife believes the opposite. When they pulled my last wisdom tooth a few months ago she swore I was getting dumber (her mother used whiskey and pliers to remove bad teeth).

Bob,

I had an Uncle that had prostate cancer. When he had it 20+- years ago, the treatment was hormones or removal or nothing. The hormones was the way he went and eventually, it metasticized and went into his bones. We all know how that story ended. These days, age plays a lot in the way they treat it. At my age, I was too young (relatively) to consider targeted radiation. The doctors never will guarantee it won't come back. If it does after radiation, no one will do surgery as the area is too damaged by the radiation. So, removal is the solution if you are younger. I would think at your advanced (relative) age... , a less invasive option will be the way they would recommend. Hopefully, it's nothing and you will continue your evil ways without having to be treated......

 

[gearhead1960]

But my wife would say that 50 to 60% of medical personal doing procedures are a little sadistic. Wham did that hurt?

My wife always says that the mammogram was designed by a cruel "MALE" doctor.

 

[bcoke]

Bob good luck with the procedure.....been there done that......at 60yo it was positive and took care of it .........11 years later a reoccurance but it is under control at 74 now as the doc says I will die with Prostate Cancer not because of it....try to relax and if the diagnosis is positive the main info you need is the Gleason scores , than explore all options as they all have side effects and decide which one is for you.........all men at our age and above most likely will deal with it but it usually takes 25-30 years to kill you so you will make 100.lol..... seriously don't get worried it is just another perk of the "golden years" you will be fine and back to your workshop in no time.........bobbycoke

 

[hardtop5000]

Hello Bob. New visitor to the Emporium here. My name is Justin. I've been peering through the windows for a little while . . . pleased to come in through the door this time.

 

[stillp]

Bob, good luck with your 'rectal rodeo' - love that expression!
My grandfather died from prostate cancer in 1952, and my older brother has twice had surgery on his, so I'm a bit wary, but so far the drugs are keeping mine under control.
Pete

 

[bolensboneyard]

We will keep you in our prayers Bob.

 

[bugnut]

Bob, good luck. I'll be in touch with our invisible friend!

 

[shortykorte]

Bob hope everything came out ok.


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[Bob Heine]

Only had a couple of jobs like that. One of the joys of racing that backstabbers don't work in a team environment they often have no assets to contribute. Not like you can stab your way to the top and be a driver.
Plus your more focused on messing with the other teams.

Good luck with the procedure. But my wife would say that 50 to 60% of medical personal doing procedures are a little sadistic. Wham did that hurt?

Michael, almost all the people who worked for me were great and I enjoyed building teams. Heads of other organizations hated that and often tried to burn my people.

The doctor, nurse and ultrasound tech were kind, gentle and efficient. Their warnings about "this is going to pinch" were spot on. I regularly 'pinch' myself a lot worse and it results in long but quiet cursing sessions. Only word I uttered was "thanks."

Now there is a sporting event I never want to watch.

Uncle Willie, it never involves large animals. Toothless chipmunks and de-clawed mice for the main events.

Now there is a sporting event I never want to watch.

Always good to start the day with a chuckle.

Kirk, laughing is so much better than crying. Less chance of dehydration as a bonus.

Bob,

I had an Uncle that had prostate cancer. When he had it 20+- years ago, the treatment was hormones or removal or nothing. The hormones was the way he went and eventually, it metasticized and went into his bones. We all know how that story ended. These days, age plays a lot in the way they treat it. At my age, I was too young (relatively) to consider targeted radiation. The doctors never will guarantee it won't come back. If it does after radiation, no one will do surgery as the area is too damaged by the radiation. So, removal is the solution if you are younger. I would think at your advanced (relative) age... , a less invasive option will be the way they would recommend. Hopefully, it's nothing and you will continue your evil ways without having to be treated......

Mark, I've done my part. Gave the doctor some fresh blood for a PSA test along with a dozen or so bits of prostate flesh to test. The lab will give results of their analysis in a couple of weeks. Then the doctor gives me his best advice and I take it or ask for his second best advice. Boca Raton has a pretty good cancer treatment center with a proton system that targets the cancer cell while doing minimal damage to surrounding tissue.

From what I've read, the latest treatments don't involve trains of any sort so I should be fine.

My wife always says that the mammogram was designed by a cruel "MALE" doctor.

Mark, a male doctor has been behind every cruel medical practice and machine since the Middle Ages.

Bob good luck with the procedure.....been there done that......at 60yo it was positive and took care of it .........11 years later a reoccurance but it is under control at 74 now as the doc says I will die with Prostate Cancer not because of it....try to relax and if the diagnosis is positive the main info you need is the Gleason scores , than explore all options as they all have side effects and decide which one is for you.........all men at our age and above most likely will deal with it but it usually takes 25-30 years to kill you so you will make 100.lol..... seriously don't get worried it is just another perk of the "golden years" you will be fine and back to your workshop in no time.........bobbycoke

Bobby, I decided to be proactive with my health. The heart thing last year was a reminder those "something's not right" feelings shouldn't be ignored. Some nights I have to get up once to empty my bladder, usually six hours into my 8-hour coma. Thanks for the tip on the Gleason Score. Unlike most test scores I'm hoping for a really low one. A zero would be perfect!

Hello Bob. New visitor to the Emporium here. My name is Justin. I've been peering through the windows for a little while . . . pleased to come in through the door this time.

Justin, welcome to the pool. I apologize for the long and winding path this thread takes but I appreciate you joining in on the fun.

Bob, good luck with your 'rectal rodeo' - love that expression!
My grandfather died from prostate cancer in 1952, and my older brother has twice had surgery on his, so I'm a bit wary, but so far the drugs are keeping mine under control.
Pete

Pete, my grandfather made it to 78 in 1967 and I have no right to expect to live longer than that. On the somewhat brighter side neither my father nor my brother had prostate problems but Dad checked out at 55 and **** left us at 21.

We will keep you in our prayers Bob.

Thank you Bobby, I appreciate your support.

Bob, good luck. I'll be in touch with our invisible friend!

Bugnut, it's good to have him (her!) listening.

Bob hope everything came out ok.


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Stewart, I am certain nothing was left behind this time. I was counting pretty carefully.

 

[Bob Heine]

Only had a couple of jobs like that. One of the joys of racing that backstabbers don't work in a team environment they often have no assets to contribute. Not like you can stab your way to the top and be a driver.
Plus your more focused on messing with the other teams.

Good luck with the procedure. But my wife would say that 50 to 60% of medical personal doing procedures are a little sadistic. Wham did that hurt?

Michael, almost all the people who worked for me were great and I enjoyed building teams. Heads of other organizations hated that and often tried to burn my people.

The doctor, nurse and ultrasound tech were kind, gentle and efficient. Their warnings about "this is going to pinch" were spot on. I regularly 'pinch' myself a lot worse and it results in long but quiet cursing sessions. Only word I uttered was "thanks."

Now there is a sporting event I never want to watch.

Uncle Willie, it never involves large animals. Toothless chipmunks and de-clawed mice for the main events.

Now there is a sporting event I never want to watch.

Always good to start the day with a chuckle.

Kirk, laughing is so much better than crying. Less chance of dehydration as a bonus.

Bob,

I had an Uncle that had prostate cancer. When he had it 20+- years ago, the treatment was hormones or removal or nothing. The hormones was the way he went and eventually, it metasticized and went into his bones. We all know how that story ended. These days, age plays a lot in the way they treat it. At my age, I was too young (relatively) to consider targeted radiation. The doctors never will guarantee it won't come back. If it does after radiation, no one will do surgery as the area is too damaged by the radiation. So, removal is the solution if you are younger. I would think at your advanced (relative) age... , a less invasive option will be the way they would recommend. Hopefully, it's nothing and you will continue your evil ways without having to be treated......

Mark, I've done my part. Gave the doctor some fresh blood for a PSA test along with a dozen or so bits of prostate flesh to test. The lab will give results of their analysis in a couple of weeks. Then the doctor gives me his best advice and I take it or ask for his second best advice. Boca Raton has a pretty good cancer treatment center with a proton system that targets the cancer cell while doing minimal damage to surrounding tissue.

From what I've read, the latest treatments don't involve trains of any sort so I should be fine.

My wife always says that the mammogram was designed by a cruel "MALE" doctor.

Mark, a male doctor has been behind every cruel medical practice and machine since the Middle Ages.

Bob good luck with the procedure.....been there done that......at 60yo it was positive and took care of it .........11 years later a reoccurance but it is under control at 74 now as the doc says I will die with Prostate Cancer not because of it....try to relax and if the diagnosis is positive the main info you need is the Gleason scores , than explore all options as they all have side effects and decide which one is for you.........all men at our age and above most likely will deal with it but it usually takes 25-30 years to kill you so you will make 100.lol..... seriously don't get worried it is just another perk of the "golden years" you will be fine and back to your workshop in no time.........bobbycoke

Bobby, I decided to be proactive with my health. The heart thing last year was a reminder those "something's not right" feelings shouldn't be ignored. Some nights I have to get up once to empty my bladder, usually six hours into my 8-hour coma. Thanks for the tip on the Gleason Score. Unlike most test scores I'm hoping for a really low one. A zero would be perfect!

Hello Bob. New visitor to the Emporium here. My name is Justin. I've been peering through the windows for a little while . . . pleased to come in through the door this time.

Justin, welcome to the pool. I apologize for the long and winding path this thread takes but I appreciate you joining in on the fun. I'm honored you came through this door first!

Bob, good luck with your 'rectal rodeo' - love that expression!
My grandfather died from prostate cancer in 1952, and my older brother has twice had surgery on his, so I'm a bit wary, but so far the drugs are keeping mine under control.
Pete

Pete, my grandfather made it to 78 in 1967 and I have no right to expect to live longer than that. On the somewhat brighter side neither my father nor my brother had prostate problems but Dad checked out at 55 and **** left us at 21.

We will keep you in our prayers Bob.

Thank you Bobby, I appreciate your support.

Bob, good luck. I'll be in touch with our invisible friend!

Bugnut, it's good to have him (her!) listening.

Bob hope everything came out ok.


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Stewart, I am certain nothing was left behind this time. I was counting pretty carefully.

 

[Modern Garage]

Either this thread is going to have to stop talking about procto and rectal topics or Mark is going to have to take the picture of the Yankee screwdriver off of his posts...
Joe

 

[Bob Heine]

Either this thread is going to have to stop talking about procto and rectal topics or Mark is going to have to take the picture of the Yankee screwdriver off of his posts...
Joe

Joe, I think it's easier for us to stop the talking than to have Mark remove the screwdriver.

 

[zmotorsports]

Been silently following along Bob, hope all works out well and glad the procedure wasn't any more uncomfortable.

 

[xtremek]

Either this thread is going to have to stop talking about procto and rectal topics or Mark is going to have to take the picture of the Yankee screwdriver off of his posts...
Joe

Joe, I think it's easier for us to stop the talking than to have Mark remove the screwdriver.

Ok, thanks for the chuckle guys. It is greatly appreciated.

 

[Lyndon]

Bob

As usual - you crack me up....

Just make sure that after the Doc does his checking that he doesn't go looking for his wrist watch!!!!!

Even better - just check that while he does the procedure doesn't have hands on your shoulders!!!!

I'm sure you know the procedure.

Lyndon

 

[y'sguy]

Bob, If it weren't for threads like yours and others we run across, I doubt that some guys would know. So, we joke about it and that's cool. And we also get educated. That is even cooler. We get to find out what it may be like. And what to expect. I know I am of that age and visited with my Doc about it and we have done the routine inspections. All's clear so far. I'm not comfortable asking the questions sometimes or talking about how many times I have to get up at nite to pee so it's good to get some reassurance and knowledge in a friendly group with some matter of discretion. Okay, well maybe no discretion!, but so what! It's all good!

 

[madison069]

Glad to hear you had a semi pleasant experience at the doctor's office!
Now to a positive test result!

 

[pi_guy]

This is going in the same direction as Pearls Before Swine urinal cake joke.

 

[xtremek]

Bob, I bet Liane never gave your **** this much attention. Kind of scary thought that guys are more interested than she is/was.

 

[gearhead1960]

Come to think of it, I think I found that particular Yankee at an estate sale for a retired Proctologist

 

[stillp]

Pete, my grandfather made it to 78 in 1967 and I have no right to expect to live longer than that. On the somewhat brighter side neither my father nor my brother had prostate problems but Dad checked out at 55 and **** left us at 21.

I should have mentioned that granddad was 83 when he died, 10 years older than I am now.
Pete

 

[ODIS]

Sending our best to you, Bob!

 

[driftpin]

"How-about dem Bears? Maybe they finally have a quarterback."

The focus on proctologists is simply offal!

I'm headed to the garage to finish a cedar 2 ft square planter for our son, who wants it for a fruit tree he wants to place in it, which he's raised from a seedling, tied-to a family member who's since departed, permanently. Talk about lumber prices! I tried to find redwood at the Big Box Store, nothing. I went to my fall-back for things, Shell Lumber in Miami, on SW 27 Ave. https://www.shelllumber.com/ and got all I needed in full-cut cedar. It's substantially-larger in all dimensions as 'rough-cut' than 'dressed' lumber. Here's the wood list:

DIY Planter Box Wood List:
Quantity Board Length

5 2×6 8′
1 2×4 8′
1 2×2 8′
1 1×4 10'

The bill, w/tax, was just-over $200! Yikes! He sent me the plans, and I promised him he'd get it, so it's being done. The box is built, now to fit the bottom, the legs, and the top trim. The directions made no-mention of any waterproof liner, I'm thinking of using shower membrane, and either SS staples, or a narrow SS plate around the upper-side edge of the wrapped shower membrane.

The construction is Titebond glued and dowelled w/three-eighths fluted dowels. I got to use my assortment of Pony pipe clamps. I've learned that you need to pay attention when clamping, because using clamps on only one side can cause the wood to bow, if you're not-careful. The easiest way I've found to combat that, is to clamp on both-sides, and to try to get the boards to lie-flat to the pipe.

The boards, once the glue has set, then need to be made-uniform in width, a quick job on my Powermatic 64 table saw. I used 4" SS flathead wood screws, w/square-drive heads, to fasten the sides of the box together. Now to size the floor, and to secure it. Then the legs and the top edge trim.

 

[Zippercat]

"How-about dem Bears? Maybe they finally have a quarterback."

The focus on proctologists is simply offal!

I'm headed to the garage to finish a cedar 2 ft square planter for our son, who wants it for a fruit tree he wants to place in it, which he's raised from a seedling, tied-to a family member who's since departed, permanently. Talk about lumber prices! I tried to find redwood at the Big Box Store, nothing. I went to my fall-back for things, Shell Lumber in Miami, on SW 27 Ave. https://www.shelllumber.com/ and got all I needed in full-cut cedar. It's substantially-larger in all dimensions as 'rough-cut' than 'dressed' lumber. Here's the wood list:

DIY Planter Box Wood List:
Quantity Board Length

5 2×6 8′
1 2×4 8′
1 2×2 8′
1 1×4 10'

The bill, w/tax, was just-over $200! Yikes! He sent me the plans, and I promised him he'd get it, so it's being done. The box is built, now to fit the bottom, the legs, and the top trim. The directions made no-mention of any waterproof liner, I'm thinking of using shower membrane, and either SS staples, or a narrow SS plate around the upper-side edge of the wrapped shower membrane.

The construction is Titebond glued and dowelled w/three-eighths fluted dowels. I got to use my assortment of Pony pipe clamps. I've learned that you need to pay attention when clamping, because using clamps on only one side can cause the wood to bow, if you're not-careful. The easiest way I've found to combat that, is to clamp on both-sides, and to try to get the boards to lie-flat to the pipe.

The boards, once the glue has set, then need to be made-uniform in width, a quick job on my Powermatic 64 table saw. I used 4" SS flathead wood screws, w/square-drive heads, to fasten the sides of the box together. Now to size the floor, and to secure it. Then the legs and the top edge trim.

All of the shower membranes I have seen are not designed to be wearing surfaces. For a couple planters I made last year I used spray truck bed liner. Seemed to work well so far. And lots cheaper than shower membrane.

Like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018Y3JRBC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Trapps]

Beyond imploring you to stay positive, as you are, I will hoist one in your honor.

 

[mybigwarwagon]

Beyond imploring you to stay positive, as you are, I will hoist one in your honor.

I'll join you. Here's hoping Bob's ******* isn't rotting out.

 

[T-handle]

Hi Bob! I hope the results turns out good or they can fix it in the hospital! I'm keeping my both thumbs in the as... I mean AIR for you