Angry ginger Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 wife wants to replace a 8' high stockade fence that runs down our property line, told her no way as materials will be 3x normal cost right now plus inflated labor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: I gave up. Going to do it myself instead. It's easy. Did my old shop and my buddy and I did his rental house last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 51 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: wife wants to replace a 8' high stockade fence that runs down our property line, told her no way as materials will be 3x normal cost right now plus inflated labor Speaking of inflated labor. I took down probably 20 small diameter but tall willow trees last year. Paid a local tree company to come to the house and grind them all up. They did it for $275. Called them this year and wanted a quote to take down/dispose of for the remaining 20ish trees and a quote for just grinding them up if I find the time to do it myself. $3300. More if I call them to just grind up the trees. How in the absolute fuck?!? If I was home (wife is working from home so she dealt with them) I would have laughed DIRECTLY in his face. This shit is getting out of hand. Apparently, I need to get my shop going at home so that I can ride this COVID wave before it’s over with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 52 minutes ago, HSR said: It's easy. Did my old shop and my buddy and I did his rental house last summer. I’m almost completely house dumb. Seriously. I can build the most complex of automotive systems and complete vehicles but something as simple as 8 square of vinyl siding scares the shit out of me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 hour ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: I’m almost completely house dumb. Seriously. I can build the most complex of automotive systems and complete vehicles but something as simple as 8 square of vinyl siding scares the shit out of me. Getting the starter strip level is key,,put up the corner pieces and start siding. Ya don't hammer the nails all the way to allow for expansion/contraction and overlap at least an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 13 hours ago, HSR said: Getting the starter strip level is key,,put up the corner pieces and start siding. Ya don't hammer the nails all the way to allow for expansion/contraction and overlap at least an inch. Nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted April 24, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 24, 2021 14 hours ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: I’m almost completely house dumb. Seriously. I can build the most complex of automotive systems and complete vehicles but something as simple as 8 square of vinyl siding scares the shit out of me. I'm glad I'm not the only one,.. .I'm working on a trim job at my house, scared shitless to cut this trim at $26 a piece that I am going to fuck it up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Zambroski said: Nailed it! That shit gives me the heebie jeebies. I’d literally punch myself in the face repeatedly if mine turns out like that. 3 hours ago, Rigid1 said: I'm glad I'm not the only one,.. .I'm working on a trim job at my house, scared shitless to cut this trim at $26 a piece that I am going to fuck it up.. But I’ll cut holes in one off cars and weld shit onto them without much of a second thought. Fuckin weird! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted April 25, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted April 25, 2021 5 hours ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: That shit gives me the heebie jeebies. I’d literally punch myself in the face repeatedly if mine turns out like that. But I’ll cut holes in one off cars and weld shit onto them without much of a second thought. Fuckin weird! The worst part about vinyl siding is being freakin 10+ft up a ladder wrestling with a 12ft piece of vinyl trying to keep it from flopping over before you can get it to lock into the lower piece lol. I built my old garage and my vinyl experience was by myself with only a ladder. My recommendation is a helper and some scaffolding. It is really very easy to do and goes pretty quick. I did my old 24x24 garage in 4 days and didn’t know a single thing about siding other than what I had learned watching YouTube videos. I basically built my entire garage by learning from YouTube videos lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/22/2021 at 7:09 PM, racinfarmer said: They most definitely are. They are probably the HF Icon line rebranded and on a socket rail for all I know. They get pretty glowing reviews on Garagejournal, so I'm taking the chance since they are on sale. Apparently, Fedex has sent my tools on the LONG way to MN from CA via pack mule... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 My stuff from Capri showed up and looks very well made, even the included socket rails. Whichever factory is kicking these out takes pride in the product. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) So, "Cryobi Days" is going on at the Homeless Despot rihght meows... Buy 2x 4amp/hr batterieas and get at up to $80 bare tool for feels. What up to $80 bare CRyobi tool would you get? I already have a drill, impact, and leaf blower. I'm thinking weed whip and ditch the gas one. *the buffer is bigley tempting too* Edited May 22, 2021 by racinfarmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Crappie Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 58 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: So, "Cryobi Days" is going on at the Homeless Despot rihght meows... Buy 2x 4amp/hr batterieas and get at up to $80 bare tool for feels. What up to $80 bare CRyobi tool would you get? I already have a drill, impact, and leaf blower. I'm thinking weed whip and ditch the gas one. *the buffer is bigley tempting too* Drilldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Big Crappie said: Drilldo Good thing I got a 5 amp/hr battery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 5 hours ago, Big Crappie said: Drilldo 55 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Good thing I got a 5 amp/hr battery! I have the sawzall and hammer drill versions for those special occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 On 5/5/2021 at 10:27 PM, racinfarmer said: My stuff from Capri showed up and looks very well made, even the included socket rails. Whichever factory is kicking these out takes pride in the product. Those look pretty nice. What was the $$ on all of that? 16 hours ago, racinfarmer said: So, "Cryobi Days" is going on at the Homeless Despot rihght meows... Buy 2x 4amp/hr batterieas and get at up to $80 bare tool for feels. What up to $80 bare CRyobi tool would you get? I already have a drill, impact, and leaf blower. I'm thinking weed whip and ditch the gas one. *the buffer is bigley tempting too* Buffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Been on a bit of a tool buying jag myself. Picked up some Cornwall ratcheting wrenches and deep sockets from my son in law, really nice quality for this backyard mechanic. Just ordered a Milwaukee cordless buffer for the boat, gonna get after that project next week. I have a whole bunch of the M18 tools and they all use the same battery which is cool Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 7 in. Variable Speed Polisher (Tool-Only)-2738-20 - The Home Depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 i need to pick myself up a long flex head 15mm ratcheting wrench today and a long 3/8 ratchet with many teeth. where BRP put the last bolt on my steering rack made me want to commit violence. Getting the wrench on the back sucks and to leverage the bolt off i need more clicks and a longer handle as it has a swing of about an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 On 5/23/2021 at 7:20 AM, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: Those look pretty nice. What was the $$ on all of that? Buffer. $25/set with free shipping. They were on sale last month. https://capritools.com/product-category/ratchets-sockets/hand-sockets-and-bits/bit-socket-sets/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted May 27, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 27, 2021 Tossed a K&N on the GMC,..Easy install, about 30-40min..Sounds good, thought it had a bit more powah in the 3,000-4,500rpm range 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 30 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: Tossed a K&N on the GMC,..Easy install, about 30-40min..Sounds good, thought it had a bit more powah in the 3,000-4,500rpm range Total garbage. I have one on my truck, bought it that was used. Some day when I get to a pick n pull place I'll put it back to stock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Rigid1 said: Tossed a K&N on the GMC,..Easy install, about 30-40min..Sounds good, thought it had a bit more powah in the 3,000-4,500rpm range To each their own but they are just a glorified rock catcher. If you care about your engine and want to keep the dust and dirt out, get rid of it. The HP gain is minimal, if there is any at all? Just my opinion of course but I personally wouldn't run any K&N filter on anything I own, including my lawnmower if they made one for it? https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/forums/performance-accessories-2nd-gen-only-91/k-n-air-filter-junk-58772/ https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/lt1-based-engine-tech-9/anyone-else-feel-k-n-filters-waste-money-342102/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 5 hours ago, irv said: To each their own but they are just a glorified rock catcher. If you care about your engine and want to keep the dust and dirt out, get rid of it. The HP gain is minimal, if there is any at all? Just my opinion of course but I personally wouldn't run any K&N filter on anything I own, including my lawnmower if they made one for it? https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/forums/performance-accessories-2nd-gen-only-91/k-n-air-filter-junk-58772/ https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/lt1-based-engine-tech-9/anyone-else-feel-k-n-filters-waste-money-342102/ It’s not even their filtering properties that bother me the most, it’s the fact that intake kits like that cause increases in intake air temps. Usually big increases. Doesn’t take much of an increase in IATs for an ecm to start pulling timing and adding fuel. That then derates engine power/economy/etc. Not to mention that these systems usually increase the induction system noise to a level higher than a thermoquad with the air cleaner lid on upside down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted June 1, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted June 1, 2021 Has snap on lost there damn minds $455 bucks on “sale” for a creeper lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 33 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: Has snap on lost there damn minds $455 bucks on “sale” for a creeper lol Looks like it was engineered by a 10th grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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