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Post by Dewie on Feb 15, 2012 13:55:31 GMT -4
yeah, yeah i know Hoping The Home Place in Hilden has one or BMR in Brookfield. I don't feel like driving into Crappy for a knife and coming out with 8 other things. oh yeah, Hilden and Brookfield will both have them! I forget where you work isn't quite in Truro...
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Post by badwithcomputer on Feb 16, 2012 14:10:00 GMT -4
I got one yesterday at The Home Place. It was $8.29! I was a little shocked at the price but it feels solid unlike the other one I have been using. Unfortunately I fell asleep on the couch after supper and didn't get to slice up any insulation.
I've purchased everything from The Home Place for this project and so far the prices have been a tiny bit higher overall but the convenience and service is well worth the extra coin. I can walk in there and Luther is standing at the desk and says "what can i get you today?" I give him my list and he takes me around the store to get it. I am a huge customer service advocate and i'll pay extra for it - as long as it's great service.
My next big purchase will be 30 sheets of dry wall, but not until i stop falling asleep on the couch after supper and get shit done.
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Post by badwithcomputer on Feb 16, 2012 14:18:08 GMT -4
oh, does anyone know how to take the slack out of the of chain on a garage door opener? it's not a full length of chain it looks like half is linked chain and the other half is some type of steel line. my chain appears to sag a fair bit. ill try and get a pic if you don't know what i am talking about.
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Post by Aaron NN on Feb 16, 2012 15:23:46 GMT -4
Brandon, most garage door openers have a tensioner where the chain meets the steel line. Usually a treaded bolt with a nut on it that connects the chain to the steel line. Check for it and see if there is still adjustment in it.
Aaron
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Post by badwithcomputer on Feb 17, 2012 9:23:59 GMT -4
found the adjuster! thanks Aaron! Here's what happened last night while cutting my third piece of insulation.... AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Dewie on Feb 17, 2012 16:53:08 GMT -4
you are allowed to make multiple light swipes you know
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Post by Hawkes on Feb 17, 2012 17:07:17 GMT -4
I'm impressed you got that far through the board.
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Post by jrm on Feb 17, 2012 18:24:04 GMT -4
I see most of the professional insulators at work using an old kitchen knife. Just make sure it is plenty sharp and cut away. They are using ones about 8 inches long with a plastic handle. You will not have to worry about them breaking on you. Jamie
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Post by Apesteguy NN on Feb 17, 2012 19:19:28 GMT -4
I'm impressed you got that far through the board. lol i laughed out loud for a bit. its a 2x10 haha
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Post by 2004sahara on Feb 17, 2012 20:37:26 GMT -4
i did my shop with drywall....if i could go back i would have used plywood and put a couple nice coats of paint on it......ok if you are going to keep the heat on all the time. plus it is better for hanging things on the walls.
if you sandwich the insulation between ply wood and a 2x4 and cut away, you should have no problem.
when you get your shop done you will love the heat...so will your friends!
good luck
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Post by The Garagemahal on Feb 18, 2012 17:37:30 GMT -4
i did my shop with drywall....if i could go back i would have used plywood and put a couple nice coats of paint on it......ok if you are going to keep the heat on all the time. plus it is better for hanging things on the walls. if you sandwich the insulation between ply wood and a 2x4 and cut away, you should have no problem. when you get your shop done you will love the heat...so will your friends! good luck Wished I had gone plywood too !
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Post by badwithcomputer on Feb 19, 2012 0:20:41 GMT -4
well my friends, there has been a bit of a gap in my postings and I do apologize. I do have some good progress. Progress that couldn't have been made without the help of Apesteguy. Together we have experienced my first mild electrocution, the learning curve of cutting drywall and the appreciation for the perfectly fitted piece resulting from an excellent cut. The temperatures have increased quite substantially, to the point where i feel comfortable wearing a sweatshirt 11.4 with that $40 quartz heater although it does have to be run constantly. I should say the temp was still climbing after i took that picture. The walls are dry walled!!!!!! im going to bed, even with two guys this computer guy isn't cut out for this. back at it again tomorrow to finish the ceiling!
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Post by Apesteguy NN on Feb 19, 2012 0:25:36 GMT -4
what a day that was. soo much warmer though!!
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Post by willyswagon on Feb 19, 2012 7:00:39 GMT -4
It's amazing how much bigger it looks once the drywall is in, and it starts reflecting light. That give me an idea. I may spary the wall of the storage building this spring, to brighten things up.
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Post by 2004sahara on Feb 19, 2012 23:24:14 GMT -4
if you plan on finishing the drywall, use fiber tape on your seams...the paper stuff is not as good in a garage....use DAP for your corners....quick and easy. congrarts on your progress.
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