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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Hotdog, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. Mar 25, 2020 at 10:59 AM
    PCTaco

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    Half the reason concrete works to hold things in the ground is it's weight. I've seen a review of that a long time ago where even after setting the post wiggled.

    Also it's like 4x as expensive as a bag of quickcrete.
     
  2. Mar 25, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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    if it's for a fence around the HVAC, does it need to be 100% sturdy or is it more for aesthetics? another thought could be to build a couple fence sections that are framed, install some anchor bolts into standard concrete, drill holes in the framed sections, and attach it to the bolts with nuts.
     
  3. Mar 25, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    Thanks for the info!

    More for aesthetics, but I certainly don't want it falling over. Thanks for the tip.
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2020 at 11:14 AM
    98tacoma27

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    I'd stick with the concrete. Read that one star review. That would be enough to deter me. I don't think it is designed to hold things up as well as it is designed to hold things in.
     
  5. Mar 25, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    A true Craftsman handy work

    Nice job
     
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  6. Mar 25, 2020 at 12:23 PM
    shane100700

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    Yes. Don’t use it. I tried it on a whim, out of curiosity. Dug it back out and used concrete.

    Also- the plan this summer for our HVAC unit is to build a box around it without a top. There will be a single cross beam along the back. Lift it high enough to clear that cross beam and pull it away.

    Edit- something kind of like this.
    E38883F7-AE41-46BE-ABA1-99833EF4C9F0.jpg
     
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  7. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:26 PM
    theredofshaw

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    this is what I was suggesting. Something that can be connected together real quick but anchored on the bottom.
     
  8. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:37 PM
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    Why not use something like this?
    upload_2020-3-25_16-37-35.jpg
     
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  9. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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    Or this if you want to use a plastic (hollow) 4x4.
    upload_2020-3-25_16-40-1.jpg
     
  10. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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    Ahhh, that's a great idea! Thanks.
     
  11. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:41 PM
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    :thumbsup: Hope your project turns out great.
     
  12. Mar 25, 2020 at 6:17 PM
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    Just compact some gravel in the hole around the post , done
     
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  14. Mar 25, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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    Soil saturation is one thing, standing water and sheet flow is another. There’s a reason most building codes call for a minimum 5% slope
     
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    Anyone have any tips on whitewashing interior wood paneling? I'd leave it alone or sheetrock it, but the wife has made up her mind.
     
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  16. Mar 26, 2020 at 10:02 AM
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    Like the cheesy 1970s stuff, 1/4" thick in 4x8 sheets? Wash it with TSP or other, caulk any gaps/joints between sheets, use a good stain hiding primer, paint it with your choice of latex paint. I did this at a rental vs ripping it down and dealing with the unknown plaster behind it. Came out decent, most people don't realize its paneling unless you mention it. I would only invest this amount of time if the paneling was installed well.. if it has gaps and generally looks bad, just rip it down.
     
  17. Mar 26, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    Anyone use the milwaukee m12 oscillating tool?

    My ryobi/ rigid jobmax tool broke the battery contact, if it's not covered under warranty then I'm thinking the Milwaukee m12 oscillating would be a nicer tool.
     
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  18. Mar 26, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    It looks like a higher quality paneling from 1970 (when the house was built). Sanding is gonna be the bad part, the wall is about 20'-22' wide. No primer, she wants the wood grain to be semi-visible.
     
  19. Mar 26, 2020 at 11:27 AM
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    We painted some cabinets and used liquid deglosser. Cleaned them first with premixed TSP, and then the deglosser and it worked like a champ. Might be worth looking into.
     
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  20. Mar 26, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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    Any pics?
     
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