Projects/Home Improvement Thread

[wizards8507]

First of all, you m'fers keep calling me a douche and you're gonna get my itchy finger on my asshole switch, ya dig?

If I call you a douche you're going to finger your asshole?

Douche.

 

[woolybug25]

If I call you a douche you're going to finger your asshole?

Douche.

 

[ulukinatme]

First of all, you m'fers keep calling me a douche and you're gonna get my itchy finger on my asshole switch, ya dig?

Well, where there's smoke...

Secondly, some of y'all need to learn to just try stuff. I'm not sure how some people get through life when they have ask about shit you easily figure out if just tried it.

Trying stuff can be expensive though. A saw blade isn't too expensive, but screwing up a power tool can be costly. Worse yet you use the wrong tool or in this case he was afraid to use the wrong blade and possibly cause injury. As mentioned PT wood can be a bit heavier and wet when cut, which can cause it to kick back against someone who doesn't know. It pays to ask questions sometimes.

I get that it's rewarding when you try something and figure it out yourself, but I'm not ashamed to check Youtube once in awhile when I'm stumped or uneasy about something. I've changed the plugs and wires in my cars a handful of times in the past, but I could not reach the ones in the back of my Grand Prix last weekend. Ended up having to pull the front motor mounts and use a ratchet strap to pull the engine forward so I could get back to them. Found the suggestion on Youtube, and it saved me a lot of time and money cause I was ready to just have a shop do the back ones. The wise man knows that he knows nothing, the fool thinks he knows all.

Finally, I was put on this earth to harass Wiz. If a day went by where I didn't give him shit at least once... I would literally turn into ashes and blow away.

You'd still have the Koon.

for general use to cut lots of stuff I use a Freud diablo Blade (40 tooth), real flexible re material, and get reasonably fast cuts, but good cuts.

When I was looking around online, a few others suggested the Diablo blade as well.

 

[NDRock]

I actually like the idea of a mitre box but they're so shitty. I've wasted money on two, one with a janky clamp and another with shit plastic that the saw hacked right through.

You get what you pay for when it comes to woodworking tools. If you go the hobby route, woodworking can get very expensive. Good, new hand tools (planes, saws, chisels) are pricey but worth spending the extra money. Here's a link to a miter box that is probably decent. This company (Lee Valley) usually carries good stuff.

Nobex® Professional Miter Box - Lee Valley Tools

As far as the Dewalt, should be good to go. No reason for a special blade for PT wood in my experience. The stuff you get at the box box stores is usually pretty "wet" and prone to warping and shrinking.

 

[phgreek]

You get what you pay for when it comes to woodworking tools. If you go the hobby route, woodworking can get very expensive. Good, new hand tools (planes, saws, chisels) are pricey but worth spending the extra money. Here's a link to a miter box that is probably decent. This company (Lee Valley) usually carries good stuff.

Nobex® Professional Miter Box - Lee Valley Tools

As far as the Dewalt, should be good to go. No reason for a special blade for PT wood in my experience. The stuff you get at the box box stores is usually pretty "wet" and prone to warping and shrinking.

I like the looks of that miter system...I have a really old one...brass inlay in the saw paths...not sure brass was wise...but it works....not nearly as cool as the one at your link.

 

[NDRock]

I like the looks of that miter system...I have a really old one...brass inlay in the saw paths...not sure brass was wise...but it works....not nearly as cool as the one at your link.

I have no experience with this miter box but like I said, Lee Valley usually makes/carries good stuff when it comes to hand tools. I have a couple of their planes and they are very good. Have thought about picking up one but have never pulled the trigger. I'm pretty good with tools to cut wood, just ask my wife.

 

[phgreek]

I have no experience with this miter box but like I said, Lee Valley usually makes/carries good stuff when it comes to hand tools. I have a couple of their planes and they are very good. Have thought about picking up one but have never pulled the trigger. I'm pretty good with tools to cut wood, just ask my wife.

I'm jealous...

I have to admit...I'm not great with planes...can't leave it alone, ya know

but yea I'm intrigued by this miter unit....thanks much for posting.

 

[pumpdog20]

If you have the budget, it the 10" Bosch glide saw.

 

[ACamp1900]

Finally, I was put on this earth to harass Wiz. If a day went by where I didn't give him shit at least once... I would literally turn into ashes and blow away.

Wiz... please,.... hide away somewhere and don't come on IE for one whole day....

for fuck's sake it's all right here....

 

[Irish#1]

This one?

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW715...UTF8&qid=1485466114&sr=8-2&keywords=miter+saw

Any concerns using it to cut pressure treated 2x4s? Should I get a special blade?

That's the same saw I have and for clarification, this is a sliding compound miter saw. I posted I had a 10" DeWalt, but it's a 12". I also have the stand and Wild Bill is right. It makes life a lot easier. They make a couple of different models. I went with the better one. I've cut a lot of PT wood with it and had no problems. Cheaper units won't have the power that a decent saw will, so it will also wear out your blades quicker. That price is really good, especially with free shipping. Jump on it.

 

[wizards8507]

I like that DeWalt but I'm balking at the price of the stand. Any major red flags on this Hitachi "el cheapo" saw + stand package?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M262328/ref=psdc_552940_t1_B000ASBCK4?th=1

Again, I don't need precision or anything especially heavy-duty. I just need safe and reasonably durable.

 

[ulukinatme]

Wiz... please,.... hide away somewhere and don't come on IE for one whole day....

for fuck's sake it's all right here....

 

[ulukinatme]

I like that DeWalt but I'm balking at the price of the stand. Any major red flags on this Hitachi "el cheapo" saw + stand package?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M262328/ref=psdc_552940_t1_B000ASBCK4?th=1

Again, I don't need precision or anything especially heavy-duty. I just need safe and reasonably durable.

Rather than the Hitachi, which has lower reviews than the Dewalt, why not get the Dewalt and find a cheaper stand elsewhere? Craftsman sells stands for around $70, that would be close to the Hitachi combo deal.

 

[woolybug25]

I like that DeWalt but I'm balking at the price of the stand. Any major red flags on this Hitachi "el cheapo" saw + stand package?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M262328/ref=psdc_552940_t1_B000ASBCK4?th=1

Again, I don't need precision or anything especially heavy-duty. I just need safe and reasonably durable.

That will work fine for the pussy shit you do.

 

[wizards8507]

Rather than the Hitachi, which has lower reviews than the Dewalt, why not get the Dewalt and find a cheaper stand elsewhere? Craftsman sells stands for around $70, that would be close to the Hitachi combo deal.

Good call, I didn't realize the stands were universal.

 

[RDU Irish]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-7-1-4-in-9-Amp-Bevel-Sliding-Laser-Compound-Miter-Saw/3512783

I went with this one - has done well for trim work in my office and miscellaneous mostly outdoors type projects - treated for kid playset - storage shelves, etc. Light and small enough for quick set up - the sliding arm gives it reach for angle cuts on 2x6 and wider pieces. 9 amp wasn't going to blow circuits like a 15 amp, smaller blade figured would cost less to replace so spend more on nicer blades and less on the saw being part of the thought process - also compatible with the circular saw. Three years later - no complaints. For the price I won't shed a tear if it fails tomorrow and I need to replace it.

 

[NDRock]

You could always step it up and by a good, German made saw.

Festool Kapex Saw: Buy Festool Kapex Mitre Saw Online, Kapex Miter Saws

 

[wizards8507]

You could always step it up and by a good, German made saw.

Festool Kapex Saw: Buy Festool Kapex Mitre Saw Online, Kapex Miter Saws

Joke, right?

 

[woolybug25]

Joke, right?

What?

I thought everybody has a $1,500 miter saw?

 

[wizards8507]

What?

I thought everybody has a $1,500 miter saw?

The funny part is, the plastic components on that thing actually look really shitty, like an off-brand office phone from 2002.

 

[NDRock]

Joke, right?

They're not even the most expensive company out there. Festool actually has some really cool products but definitely too expensive for most hobby guys. Of course their stuff is actually made in Germany not overseas so that probably accounts for some of the pricing.

 

[Irish#1]

I like that DeWalt but I'm balking at the price of the stand. Any major red flags on this Hitachi "el cheapo" saw + stand package?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M262328/ref=psdc_552940_t1_B000ASBCK4?th=1

Again, I don't need precision or anything especially heavy-duty. I just need safe and reasonably durable.

Don't be such a tight wad. I had a generic stand I paid about $50 for. Gave it to one of my sons and got the good stand. Was worth it in my opinion. Better built, easier to mount and dismount the saw than using the generic one. It's also longer which comes in handy when cutting longer pieces.

BTW.....Safety first!

 

[Irish#1]

They're not even the most expensive company out there. Festool actually has some really cool products but definitely too expensive for most hobby guys. Of course their stuff is actually made in Germany not overseas so that probably accounts for some of the pricing.

I'll be damned. I never knew they moved Germany to North America!

 

[NDRock]

I'll be damned. I never knew they moved Germany to North America!

Ha. Well played. I'm married to a German, go to Germany every couple of years and live in an area with two large German companies. In my world, Germany did move.

 

[wizards8507]

What's everyone's thoughts on this?

We had an HVAC guy come out to look at the central air since the AHU in the basement has been leaking quite a bit. I knew either the coils were freezing up or the drain pan was clogged. He came out, said pollen had gummed up the unit in the back which had restricted airflow to the system and caused the coils to freeze. So he cleans it, we pay him, and he leaves. Then today I get home from work and the damn thing is dripping again. My position is that they didn't finish the job I paid them for in the first place so the follow up service call should be free, but I just know they're going to try and bill me for more labor and my wife is the one who will be home. She's not the most comfortable negotiator in the world.

 

[dshans]

What's everyone's thoughts on this?

We had an HVAC guy come out to look at the central air since the AHU in the basement has been leaking quite a bit. I knew either the coils were freezing up or the drain pan was clogged. He came out, said pollen had gummed up the unit in the back which had restricted airflow to the system and caused the coils to freeze. So he cleans it, we pay him, and he leaves. Then today I get home from work and the damn thing is dripping again. My position is that they didn't finish the job I paid them for in the first place so the follow up service call should be free, but I just know they're going to try and bill me for more labor and my wife is the one who will be home. She's not the most comfortable negotiator in the world.

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[BleedBlueGold]

What's everyone's thoughts on this?

We had an HVAC guy come out to look at the central air since the AHU in the basement has been leaking quite a bit. I knew either the coils were freezing up or the drain pan was clogged. He came out, said pollen had gummed up the unit in the back which had restricted airflow to the system and caused the coils to freeze. So he cleans it, we pay him, and he leaves. Then today I get home from work and the damn thing is dripping again. My position is that they didn't finish the job I paid them for in the first place so the follow up service call should be free, but I just know they're going to try and bill me for more labor and my wife is the one who will be home. She's not the most comfortable negotiator in the world.

They either didn't finish the job, or didn't do the correct job to fix the problem. IMO, service #2 should really be service call #1B...so yea, free. That also assumes any additional labor will be paid for. However, second opinions never hurt. So if the current company starts actin a fool, call someone else.

Idk all the ins and outs of HVAC (wish I did), but we had one of our systems replaced last summer because the coil went out. $4600 price tag. Cost me my new jetski I had been saving up to buy. Have had night sweats ever since worrying about the second system going soon. I really don't want those two units being on similar life span time frames.

 

[Irish#1]

What's everyone's thoughts on this?

We had an HVAC guy come out to look at the central air since the AHU in the basement has been leaking quite a bit. I knew either the coils were freezing up or the drain pan was clogged. He came out, said pollen had gummed up the unit in the back which had restricted airflow to the system and caused the coils to freeze. So he cleans it, we pay him, and he leaves. Then today I get home from work and the damn thing is dripping again. My position is that they didn't finish the job I paid them for in the first place so the follow up service call should be free, but I just know they're going to try and bill me for more labor and my wife is the one who will be home. She's not the most comfortable negotiator in the world.

I assume they provided some type of warranty on the work. If it is the exact same problem, then you shouldn't pay. However, if they come back out and find they need to replace a part, then I would pay for the part and not the labor. You would have had to pay for the part on the first trip if they would have found a bad part then, but you've already paid for the labor.

 

[wizards8507]

Fack. Evaporator coils are shot. $1,000 down the drain.

 

[dshans]

A/C problems: definitely a First World problem. Not one for the poors.



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