isb cornbinder
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Yes and external lights on a trailer must have a reflector value.
The repurposing thread
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alwaysFlOoReD
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I googled that, and all that came back is about paints. What are you talking about?
I was working on the bathroom at the new place. The previous owner had expensive taste in wood, and strong carpentry skills, but NO skills in plumbing and electrical work. Anyway, in the bathroom, the shower stall and the toilet had been leaking for a long time. I pulled out the cracked shower pan, and the previous owner had installed a layer of subfloor around it, and around the vanity (not under it, like cut around it like a jigsaw puzzle). And he had built a platform for the toilet to sit on, hiding a ****-ton of rot instead of fixing it.
The nice thing was, the floor he laid down was 1" thick planks, 8' long, 12-15" wide, solid oak! I bet that wasn't cheap. Sad that it was 60% rotten from decades of leaks. The middle of the room was still good wood though, but the part by the shower, and the part by the toilet were completely rotted, moldy and brittle.
Once I removed his little platform that he had the toilet perched on, the floor under it was completely gone. As in, vacant, like, see-straight-to-the-basement gone. Gee, I don't know why that toilet leaked, with the flange recessed 2" down in a hole, and a leaning tower of wax gaskets trying desperately to reach the toilet, lol.
Luckily, this room is in the original log cabin area of the house, so the "joists" are about 15" diameter logs. So there's no joist damage to consider.
I guess the point to this post is, I tore all that oak out, and I had just enough good wood to cut patch planks for the original rot that he was hiding under the toilet platform. So hooray for another rural project completed without having to buy anything!
I mean, I bought plywood and sheet vinyl for the finish layer, but I was able to make a nice sturdy, level subfloor out of stuff that was already there. Why he didn't just do that in the first place, I'll never know. It would have saved him probably 70% of that wood budget, lol.
PS- I am kinda shocked that almost none of the plumbing in this house has drain traps. The kitchen sink had one, but the shower, bath sink, and washing machine are just straight-piped. Luckily it's a septic and not sewer, but still. Like I said, the guy had no concept of proper plumbing.
The nice thing was, the floor he laid down was 1" thick planks, 8' long, 12-15" wide, solid oak! I bet that wasn't cheap. Sad that it was 60% rotten from decades of leaks. The middle of the room was still good wood though, but the part by the shower, and the part by the toilet were completely rotted, moldy and brittle.
Once I removed his little platform that he had the toilet perched on, the floor under it was completely gone. As in, vacant, like, see-straight-to-the-basement gone. Gee, I don't know why that toilet leaked, with the flange recessed 2" down in a hole, and a leaning tower of wax gaskets trying desperately to reach the toilet, lol.
Luckily, this room is in the original log cabin area of the house, so the "joists" are about 15" diameter logs. So there's no joist damage to consider.
I guess the point to this post is, I tore all that oak out, and I had just enough good wood to cut patch planks for the original rot that he was hiding under the toilet platform. So hooray for another rural project completed without having to buy anything!
I mean, I bought plywood and sheet vinyl for the finish layer, but I was able to make a nice sturdy, level subfloor out of stuff that was already there. Why he didn't just do that in the first place, I'll never know. It would have saved him probably 70% of that wood budget, lol.
PS- I am kinda shocked that almost none of the plumbing in this house has drain traps. The kitchen sink had one, but the shower, bath sink, and washing machine are just straight-piped. Luckily it's a septic and not sewer, but still. Like I said, the guy had no concept of proper plumbing.
FullRaceMerc
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That's wild. I fight dry traps at my retirement place. If we're not up there for awhile to fill the traps, we get sewer gas into the house.
We're on a septic system. The PO had added air admittance valves on all the roof vents, leaving nowhere for sewer gas to escape. We'd use sinks & toilets & add water to the tank, so the gas had to push out to somewhere. It bubbled up thru the traps & gassed us out.
Once I realized those AAVs were on the roof I cut 'em off & solved our problem.
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I finished my dust collector hose raceway. I used some left over stucco colouring cut with 50/50 water. The beauty of this is that the it still shows the wood grain unlike paint.
And another great monster truck raceway bites the dust by going inverted.
isb cornbinder
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Here, we are required to have light reflection in trailer and rear lights beside the lighting. I think this is a secondary indicator.
cpttuna
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Can thermal laminating pouches be used for something other than cards in your wallet?????????????????????????
Answer: YES.
My EDC pocket knife is a sheffied brand that uses replacement blades. I carry this for several reasons; it was a Christmas present 15 years ago. The blades are sharp and I got a 100 pack of replacement blades on clearance for $3.95. I used the knife heavily recently and cut up a lot of cardboard among other things. I did not have a spare blade with me. I thought it would be nice to be able to carry a spare blade, but had difficulty coming up with a solution. Then i thought about my medical necklace that I always have around my neck. I looked over and saw my laminator sitting on the desk and the rest is history. I now carry two spares'
Answer: YES.
My EDC pocket knife is a sheffied brand that uses replacement blades. I carry this for several reasons; it was a Christmas present 15 years ago. The blades are sharp and I got a 100 pack of replacement blades on clearance for $3.95. I used the knife heavily recently and cut up a lot of cardboard among other things. I did not have a spare blade with me. I thought it would be nice to be able to carry a spare blade, but had difficulty coming up with a solution. Then i thought about my medical necklace that I always have around my neck. I looked over and saw my laminator sitting on the desk and the rest is history. I now carry two spares'
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Old Man Roger
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Is that sturdy enough to keep you from getting cut if you accidentally lean against it sideways?
cpttuna
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yes they are packed in the middle of everything.
The Bean
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I like the retractable blade style that stores replacement blades inside. That said, I just acquired my first folding knife with disposable blades... it's a lost and found item.
mv213
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I like the retractable blade style that stores replacement blades inside. That said, I just acquired my first folding knife with disposable blades... it's a lost and found item.
What is the idea behind the serrated or notched blade? I’ve never seen one of those before.
The Bean
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I don't know. It was on the knife when I found it. Haven't used it yet. Maybe like a serrated kitchen knife... sawing action...
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cpttuna
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long story short: 2003 Buick Century that belongs to my SIL that is being junked. I know that in the trunk is a donut spare and a full-size spare with a brand new tire . the day before it is being towed, I have permission to enter the trunk and get whatever I want from it. I can't use either of the wheels and tires in the trunk. However, I have a good relationship with my mechanic. I get the wheels and tires and go to see him. I ask him if he can use what I have brought. He says yes and is given both at no charge. I casually ask how much for him to get rid of two tires that I need to get rid of. He says $6 each but adds that for me he can do it for free. (this is what I thought he would say all along after what I had just brought him) Repurposing can benefit you directly or INDIRECTLY.
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RichieP_MechE
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I'm calling this one the 2 Ton Coffee Table
Last year I bought a Lista cabinet on facebook marketplace and it came sitting atop this old industrial platform. At first I was going to try to sell it, but eventually realized it could make cool coffee table.
I gave it a good scrub down with degreaser then sealed everything up with spray lacquer. The top is a piece of 3/4" acrylic that I got on ebay. It's mounted to some 5/8 all-thread with some nuts and washers. I tried to flame polish the edges but it didn't exactly work.
We'll see how long it takes before I obliterate a toe on it on my way to the couch.
Last year I bought a Lista cabinet on facebook marketplace and it came sitting atop this old industrial platform. At first I was going to try to sell it, but eventually realized it could make cool coffee table.
I gave it a good scrub down with degreaser then sealed everything up with spray lacquer. The top is a piece of 3/4" acrylic that I got on ebay. It's mounted to some 5/8 all-thread with some nuts and washers. I tried to flame polish the edges but it didn't exactly work.
We'll see how long it takes before I obliterate a toe on it on my way to the couch.
The Bean
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Many years ago, like 15, I bent an old piece of rebar into a kinda hairpin and stuck it in the ground next to the garden so that the hose wouldn't get pulled over the flower bed. It's still there doing is job as intended.Keep forgetting to post this one.
Nothing outstanding just a great repurpose of a wire rope thimble.
Garden hose pull thru incorporated into gate.
Yankee ingenuity. I like yours all the better.
I'm calling this one the 2 Ton Coffee Table
Last year I bought a Lista cabinet on facebook marketplace and it came sitting atop this old industrial platform. At first I was going to try to sell it, but eventually realized it could make cool coffee table.
I gave it a good scrub down with degreaser then sealed everything up with spray lacquer. The top is a piece of 3/4" acrylic that I got on ebay. It's mounted to some 5/8 all-thread with some nuts and washers. I tried to flame polish the edges but it didn't exactly work.
We'll see how long it takes before I obliterate a toe on it on my way to the couch.
That is very interesting! Did you consider counter-sinking the hardware into the top? For me, if I didn't break a toe on the base, I'd definitely spill several drinks when I put them down on the bolt heads!
Mike
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Knowing myself as well as I do, I'd probably do both the first time I got near that, but it's really cool.
alwaysFlOoReD
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My dump cart was breaking apart at the front corners from lifting the back up and flip the cart over to get all the dirt or rocks out. Looked in my scrap pile and found an old folding lawn chair frame. Exactly the right diameter tube and the bends fit great too. Spent a few hours cutting and bolting.
RichieP_MechE
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Countersinks never crossed my mind - good idea! When I was figuring out the design of the top, I was looking at glass plate, and the online sources I found only offered through holes. The glass was pretty pricey so I decided to use acrylic instead, but my mind was still on through holes for mounting even though it would be easy to countersink. Perhaps after the first spilled drink I'll head back out to the workshop to make some modifications!
Thirdyfivepickup
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I love the execution with this and think its a great idea.... but isn't your house an 1860s farmhouse??I got the post cut to length, holes patched, sanded, painted, and wired up. It's all ready to install. I did go ahead and drill a weep hole in the bottom plastic block, because, after all your encouragement, why not, lol. Here it is, enduring the final test before install:
It's not really that bright, my camera just couldn't adjust to the darkness.
I'll install it on the house probably next week. The weather is all crappy, and I have a ton of other work to do. But at least it's ready to go!
Yep.
The post is from an 1880's era house and the plastic blocks were turned to match, so at first glance it would just look like any other 1880s era post. I know to a purist, 1880s features are more ornate/victorian than the plain/utilitarian lines of an 1860s house. But it doesn't look out of place on my house. Several of the "newer" houses on the street have similar posts.
So during the day, it probably looks like anything else at first glance... But when evening comes, the LED lighting gives it a certain wtf-resto-mod touch, lol.
I just leave the LEDs on 24/7. You can't really tell they are on during the day. And the glow is much more faint in person, not near as bright as the pictures would lead you to believe, so it's not obnoxious or anything.
Thirdyfivepickup
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ok that totally makes sense. Again, I think its a great idea just wondering that's all.
PugetDude
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The Age of Enlightenment lasted well into the 1800's...
slowtwitch73
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Recently swapped out the mech fan in the Jeep.. couldn't resist making a windmill with it. Used an old used high end bike headset from 25 years ago and a used sealed bearing for the fan blade rotation. Works a treat.
Serving platter/charcuterie board. It started out as a Dish.net receiver. Yeah, I'm a tightwad
Not if you know how to spell (let alone actually create) "charcuterie..."
Mike
The Bean
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... you might not be a redneck.
Old Man Roger
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When I hear the word I think of a coot caught in a forest fire. I might be a red neck..lol
You take that back!!
There is a thrift store by my house I check out time to time, and they have this big box of free books, I spied out this book with brass corners, an old big Bible. I couldn't resist the book cover leather and brass so I had to have it, I gutted the inside, which was mostly falling out anyways and glued in a 1980's computer book box which is cloth covered to keep my lathe books in. The leather needed some help so I rubbed in some neatsfoot oil and then some black shoe die to even up the damage. I reinforced the spine by gluing in some cloth especially where the book folds open as it was quite worn in that area. The date at the bottom in Roman numerals is 1856, I saved the first page and put it in the bottom of the box.
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PugetDude
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You do know you're going to Hell now, don't you?
Miss the Pontiacs
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Should have bought a used Hand basket while u were there. .
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I guess that would be forced to work on a machine with a wobbly chuck and being asked to "hold .001" on everythingYou do know you're going to Hell now, don't you?
The Bean
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Hmmm... that might be the easiest of your punishments... lol.I guess that would be forced to work on a machine with a wobbly chuck and being asked to "hold .001" on everything