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Thought is give you guys an update, got the basin in a did a bit of cleaning up my mess around the house. Still have to get the lid bolted down and get discharge and proper electric ran. Either way it's not perfect, it's a bit unlevel but it'll probably do. Still need to get some pea gravel...

Last question, to fabric or no fabric, it's been a real debate for me

I will heed your guys advice thank you!

Okay thanks guys I've been up all night stressing it and over thinking it. I think I might switch to clean 57 stone to help and some soil retention, even though it may not allow as much drainage if it compacts. I'm debating perforating the bottom amd the back half of that basin facing the...

Yes so the company that quoted there service said that they didn't need to bring in gravel as I had good pea gravel already. Are you suggesting this is likely going to be fine as it's not like I dug far under the footing or anything? However that really had me confused as when I went to dig the...

Do we have any basement waterproofing people here? Disclosure : I know waterproofing is better done outside than in, I just bought the house last week and am not in a position to afford waterproofing services, recently quoted 18k for a two sump system and crawl encapsulation, scared to know what...

Thanks for the info. I may be over thinking it but what kind of sand did you use? I was thinking of just getting some all purpose sand sakrete/quickrete. Similar to this https://www.lowes.com/pd/QUIKRETE-50-lb-All-Purpose-Sand/3048145 I don't think I should need much, how thick did you lay...

Is there a reason you chose sand over something like #57 gravel? Did you dig down to the footer and back fill with sand and dirt or just a little under the intrusion. I'm asking becuase pipe penetration is not much higher than the footer so I don't want to cuase settlement issues. Sounds...

The grading around the house needs worked and it does pool up in this area prev owner had 2 chunks of concrete pads there to put a garden hose reel. I intend to build it back up but I also would still like to fill this gap

Just bought a new to me house and have this gap around the sewage main. I can watch water seep in when it rains and it is collecting on top of vapor barrier. This is below grade, along a wall that faces the direction of weather. I'd like to get a more permanent repair than spray foam but also...

Ever since mask mandates I have been trying trying to find safety glasses that don't "condensate." With regular glasses they fog, with anti-fog they condense with water that are just as, if not more annoying than, the glasses fogging up. Currently I'm using Bouton antifog glasses, with...

They probably still mske em but I have a hell of a time finding an incandescent test light in my area

I am all about quality tools and even more so if you can find them at a good price. Imo I've never liked SO screwdrivers, I havnt used a vessel ratcheting screwdrivers but I've used quite a few of there other tools and wouldn't be suprised if it was a bit better. That said ive never really...

+1 yea there is alot of good info on this thread but I still want to see pics of those real world practical uses from GJ on the mini lathe. I understand bigger is better in regards to mini lathes, but still

Yes a dedicated lathe for me sherman tank!

I would recommend kester 44. I would also recommend sticking with leaded solder. If sourcing is a problem for you I would suggest https://gokimco.com/ I've had pretty good experience with them, and if you are patient they occasionally have some fair sales you can snag some stuff up on.

The old wizard always dropping in with solid advice haha What do you guys think about this thing I came across I never knew they made...

I'll be sure to to check it out thanks I took a peek at her already, I really like her skill building series while I havent watched yet its on my list, I bet there is a good amount of information to learn there Good responses guys, still waiting to see what other useful gadgets other GJ...

I've heard of littlemachineshop, alot of guys use them to buy new gears for their mini lathes but wheres the fun in that haha My old shop I worked at had a huge lathe but it only got used for turning rotors, while I was shown how to use her i didnt get a good learning experience from it which...

This post isn't really completely serious just for fun and speculation. I've been watching a lot of videos on lathes and mills as I knew nothing about them and am wierd enough I enjoy learning. I also find it oddly satisfying and relaxing to watch. I've noticed a few videos from ThisOldTony...