sparkling husband primitive a cheap slumlord

[franksolich]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=287x8677

Oh my.

Paper Roses  (1000+ posts)      Mon Jul-19-10 08:16 AM
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'Do it yourself ' is getting complicated. Need tools.

Just bought this reciprocating saw from Harbor Freight (see link). The reviews were good for the most part and I certainly do not have the $$$$ to but some fancy commercial grade saw.

Must remove a corner board and replace it. Mid section rotted. My problem is how to cut it out at the top where it goes under the diagonal trip for at the corner edge of a slanted roof. I cannot remember the name of this diagonal trim and it is in good shape so I don't want to mess with it.

If I cut off the corner board straight about 3 inches down and replace it, caulking well where the old remaining section is, it should be fine...I hope. Remember, it is just 68 year old me and I can't afford a contractor. Have to figure out these things by myself. None of the other power tools I have can do this kind of cut. Just a 5.5" straight cut across. Measure for length. Caulk the top end and put in place. Nail. then paint. I am assuming that the wood underneath is ok but even if it isn't, I can tackle that with no problem.

Should I buy wood or that composite stuff?

The corner board is a 1X6, which is just right. The old board is 5.5 inches wide. Since that is how a 1X6 comes, no trim needed for width.

What am I forgetting?

http://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/reciprocating-...

This company seems to have great prices.

Hassin Bin Sober  (1000+ posts)      Mon Jul-19-10 02:17 PM
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1. I picked up a Dremel Multimax from Home Depot for 99 bucks.

The Dremel Multimax (and several other brand names) came out last year after the original patent held by Fein (German company) expired. The original Fein tool was 300-500 dollars plus depending on the attachments etc.

Anyway, the tool makes fine cuts in dry wall, plaster, lumber and grout etc. I see it (or the more expensive Fein tool if you are a pro) as a must-have for remodeling projects.

It works great for cutting molding or trim in place without disturbing or damaging the surrounding wood or drywall. It also leaves a small "kerf" because the baleds are pretty thin. It's easy to hold in one hand and it's really safe because the blade doesn't reciprocate or spin - the blade vibrates at a very high speed. It works like a saw the doctors use to remove casts.

Stinky The Clown  (1000+ posts)        Wed Jul-21-10 10:34 PM
THE SPARKLING HUSBAND PRIMITIVE, #05 TOP PRIMITIVE OF 2009
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3. I've been using composite wood for locations where painting is difficult

I also use it on our rentals so I don't have to worry about another maintenance thing.

[JohnnyReb]

Harborfreight = cheap Chinese outsourced offshore nonunion manufactured goods.

...did I mention that you robbed American construction workers of a job, DUmmie.

What happened to "LOOK FOR THE UNION LABEL"?

[franksolich]

Harborfreight = cheap Chinese outsourced offshore nonunion manufactured goods.

...did I mention that you robbed American construction workers of a job, DUmmie.

What happened to "LOOK FOR THE UNION LABEL"?

Yeah, that's screwed up.

I can see a conservative web-site having a "do-it-yourself" forum, given the nature of conservatives, self-reliant and all that.

But I have no idea why my fellow alum Skins tolerates a "do-it-yourself" forum on Skins's island, when there's so many un- and under-employed union-card-carrying carpenters, plumbers, electricians.

The "do it yourself" primitives obviously have no solidarity with the laboring masses.

And the sparkling husband primitive is the worst scab of them all.

[zeitgeist]

Harborfreight = cheap Chinese outsourced offshore nonunion manufactured goods.

...did I mention that you robbed American construction workers of a job, DUmmie.

What happened to "LOOK FOR THE UNION LABEL"?

Silly boy that's only when buying your bra, slip, or blouse; and, in any case, I think Christian Dior is also an acceptable label.

[DumbAss Tanker]

Harbor Freight has a lot of cheap and nasty junk, but they also do have some decent stuff at great prices.  You have to know what you're getting with tools, I'm sure Stinky will put so little wear and tear on them that even the junk lines would do for his purposes.  With any luck the cheap-ass will find a factory-reject ladder at a junkyard and off himself trying to use it.

[IassaFTots]

EW!  I am a girly and even I know not to buy tools at Harbor Frieght.  Bunch of Chinese POS. 

[delilahmused]

I'm constantly amazed at the absolute stupidity and prissiness of these people. You'd think he be proud of the skills he's learning and what he's accomplishing on his own. I had NO idea how to repair a fence, build rabbit housing, nesting boxes, coop perches, etc. I learned, when I didn't know how I did (and still do), improvise. You'd be amazed what you can do with cable ties, duct tape, and a staple gun. A nesting box can be made from anything, including a covered cat box or an old kitchen cabinet turned on it's side with the door removed.  Get some 2X2's, a hand saw, hammer, and nails and you can make perches. It's really not that hard. Very few things can't be undone if it doesn't work, in or out of the house.

Of course, there's always the "Honey Do" list.

Cindie