Stormin 9,981 #2976 Posted September 4, 2021 Been helping lay out the plots for a ploughing match we're holding next Sunday. We've been unable to hold it at our usual venue and it's taken some time to find another one. We're hoping for at least 40 entries to break even. Usually have around 60. Won't be entering myself, as with the long dry spell the ground is quite hard. My plough would just about scratch the surface. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #2977 Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Worked on the “GT14” today. @WHX?? check your messages Edited September 4, 2021 by 19richie66 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #2978 Posted September 4, 2021 8 hours ago, pullstart said: One step closer to finishing the outdoor kitchen! The pex to hose adapter was leaking last night, or the ice maker would be in too. today, fix the leak and finish the two small ends. Looks fantastic Kevin! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,870 #2979 Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) 35 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: Looks fantastic Kevin! Thanks Richie! Now it’s time to get Norman ready for a trip to Daytona soon…. I’ve been hired to haul a 5th wheel camper there for a friend. Edited September 4, 2021 by pullstart Photos 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Pullstart 62,870 #2981 Posted September 5, 2021 A few pics from my Aunt… the customer. the precast installed… starting the block install after the granite company laid the countertop… Near completion yesterday, after setting the grill signing the last block “FJ Platte Services, ‘21”. That is my grandpa’s name, her dad. We were a bit choked up for that picture! When I roughed in the power, water and gas from the house, that job is what landed me Poppy’s new shoes. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #2982 Posted September 5, 2021 2 hours ago, pullstart said: Now it’s time to get Norman ready for a trip to Daytona soon…. Careful...you may like it down there ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,870 #2983 Posted September 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Careful...you may like it down there ! I’ve driven there twice since December. Easy to visit, but too hard to move all my crap there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #2984 Posted September 5, 2021 So a recently retired friend from work needed the ceiling of his front porch replaced...house built in 1936 ... not a square corner to be found.... Real 2x4 dimensional framing lumber though... I about choked to death on the dust tearing out the old ceiling... Check out what must be the original wiring... cloth covered wires strung through porcelain insulators..and look at that porch light socket ! Didn't finish today...back at it tomorrow... 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,225 #2985 Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I about choked to death on the dust tearing out the old ceiling... Stop at your local supplier and get a decent respirator and set of safety glasses. Seriously. Your health is work the $75. May even want to get a single-use tyvek suit. Edited September 5, 2021 by Handy Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #2986 Posted September 5, 2021 51 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Stop at your local supplier and get a decent respirator and set of safety glasses. Seriously. Your health is work the $75. May even want to get a single-use tyvek suit. After the first couple seconds I did put on dust mask...no more choking after that... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,361 #2987 Posted September 5, 2021 Knob and tube wiring, I've seen that in a few of our remodeling jobs. Must have been fairly decent for it's time, seeing you still find it being used and the places haven't burned down. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #2988 Posted September 5, 2021 4 hours ago, rjg854 said: Knob and tube wiring, I've seen that in a few of our remodeling jobs. Must have been fairly decent for it's time, seeing you still find it being used and the places haven't burned down. I have seen it done without any insulation. Not sure what type of wire was used but it didn't look like copper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #2989 Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) The question was " What did you do to day" I took a few pictures. The Eddleman mower was finished a couple weeks back. Ran out of black paint, I used some old paint I had on the tank and it came off when I filled the tank. I can't used the cart as I don't have any lawn level enough as It doesn't have brakes, but I painted it anyway. Edited September 5, 2021 by Lee1977 3 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #2990 Posted September 5, 2021 Laid the wrenches down this weekend, and picked up a fishing pole. Should-a stuck with the wrenches. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #2991 Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Lee1977 said: I have seen it done without any insulation. Not sure what type of wire was used but it didn't look like copper. It was copper...in 1936 they weren't using aluminium wire yet were they ? It had insulation...made of some kind of cloth... I imagine around 1936 they had as many houses catch fire in the kitchen and fireplaces as they did wiring. It also had no ground ! Edited September 6, 2021 by Horse Newbie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #2992 Posted September 6, 2021 So I went back today to work on front porch ceiling ...first order of business...put in a electrical junction box at the closest piece of naked wire. I did put some old fuel line around the old house wiring where the cable clamps were. Then run Romex to the new fixture box. After that we installed the rest of the ceiling... Tomorrow we will make our best attempt at putting crown molding around the perimeter. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #2993 Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: So a recently retired friend from work needed the ceiling of his front porch replaced...house built in 1936 ... not a square corner to be found.... Real 2x4 dimensional framing lumber though... I about choked to death on the dust tearing out the old ceiling... Check out what must be the original wiring... cloth covered wires strung through porcelain insulators..and look at that porch light socket ! Didn't finish today...back at it tomorrow... Yep, old K&T. Not a "bad" system per se, but the insulation is aging out, and it can be problematic to see trouble areas where loose fill insulation has been blown in attics. Since the line and neutral are separated, as long as someone doesn't disturb it, you'll likely never have fire issues with it, even if it is bare. I tear it out of roughly 2 old houses a month. Speaking of full dimension 2x4's.. The house I just bought was said to have been built in 1923.. but it has a couple of K&T insulators in the attic and full dimension 2x4's. I'm thinking more like 1933! 7 hours ago, Lee1977 said: I have seen it done without any insulation. Not sure what type of wire was used but it didn't look like copper. It had insulation to start out with. The wire is nickel clad copper, which is why it was the wrong color. Helps with corrosion. Edited September 6, 2021 by ZXT 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #2994 Posted September 6, 2021 Fishing isn't great but a pretty morning anyway. Tip When taking two 12 yo girls fishing, don't take a pole for yourself. You won't have time for it anyway. 1 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #2995 Posted September 6, 2021 I finished up the porch ceiling I was doing for a friend- with pay...the house was so out of square we ended up using 2x4's to trim around the perimeter. Then we used 11/16ths quarter round at the top of the 2x4's. Not perfect by far, but he was well pleased, and the 2 foot round hole where it had rotted is gone...he'll be hiring someone else to paint it. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,870 #2996 Posted September 6, 2021 I finished making Norman even more capable, squeezing a 5th wheel around the turnover ball gooseneck setup. To top it off, my buddy has a 16k hitch he said he’ll swap me for my 14k. I’ll be dragging a 5th wheel to Daytona this month, along with picking up another trailer soon. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #2997 Posted September 7, 2021 Quick repair job on one of the farm trailers this morning, ready for the combine this afternoon. Harvesting barley. Back home and secured another escape hole in the hedge the pup had found. Think we should rename her Houdini. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,496 #2998 Posted September 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Stormin said: secured another escape hole in the hedge the pup had found Amazing how a small animal can find escape hatches like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #2999 Posted September 8, 2021 Trying to use up the spoils of my small garden, before it spoils that is. Tonight I made some spicy tomato chutney and some hot pepper relish. The pepper relish is extremely spicy hot, but has really good flavor 4 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,496 #3000 Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Achto said: Trying to use up the spoils of my small garden Trina's Mom does several dozen jars of various items. I'll try to remember to ask this year's total. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
