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

  1. Aug 19, 2021 at 8:54 AM
    IPNPULZ

    IPNPULZ Well-Known Member

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    Deeper in the South…….
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    going to be fun!
    Seriously let me check with the supply house they might have a solution or better option
     
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  2. Aug 19, 2021 at 8:55 AM
    Sig45

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  3. Aug 19, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    After 2 months of a vacuum hose connecting my AC condensate line to my sink drain....I finally have proper functioning plumbing roughed in! Need to cut a few inches off to bring the P trap closer to the wall, but will do that once the vanity is in place. It was 11pm & I was exhausted lol.

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    Also installed the new medicine cabinet. Original plan was to seal up this hole & put one behind the faucet for a more modern look. But that wall is load bearing & I didn't feel like doing sister studs & relocating the AC drip line. So I settled on a more modern medicine cabinet in the original position. My 1 requirement was a slow close hinge. The better half of my household wanted beveled edge, frameless, mirrored inner door & glass shelves. That took my options down to almost none without reframing the mounting box. Wayfair had this for 189 out the door and it's 10x better than anything I test drove at a couple local shops. The gif of it closing is real speed btw.

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  4. Aug 19, 2021 at 3:51 PM
    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Soft close? Nice!
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2021 at 8:39 PM
    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Which one is better?:annoyed:
     
  6. Aug 19, 2021 at 8:41 PM
    MGMDesertTaco

    MGMDesertTaco Come on, live a little...

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    I've seen this one before. No comment...
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2021 at 8:42 PM
    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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  8. Aug 19, 2021 at 9:01 PM
    buyobuyo

    buyobuyo Read The Fucking Manual

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    A thing or two...
    My thought is who cares? As long as it's tight and doesn't move, I don't pay attention to the screws.
     
  9. Aug 19, 2021 at 9:30 PM
    llibrm

    llibrm OH NOOOOOO!

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    Fix the damn screws. That is 100% attention to detail. Either on a 45, or vertical. Never horizontal.
     
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  10. Aug 19, 2021 at 9:44 PM
    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    If on a 45° do they point in or point out:goingcrazy::goingcrazy:btw i fixed them all vertical
     
  11. Aug 20, 2021 at 4:43 AM
    98tacoma27

    98tacoma27 is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Why no horizontal?
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2021 at 5:42 AM
    texas angler

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    Looking for some direction from those of you that have installed a mini split ac/heat system. My old central unit goes through freon in about 2 months - rusted out and pushing 20+ years of use. Heater works though. It's time to start planning for an upgrade in the next year. Quoted around $6k for new central system but not too interested in going that route unless I fail at the mini split adventure. I installed 2 window units this week to get me into fall.

    It's a small home at 1100 square feet. I can run wire, drill holes, mount etc but can't charge the system. Anyone taken this approach? It does not look difficult and for a lot less money than a central unit. Can those systems really cool/heat the entire home?...assuming I got the right size. And I'm seeing prices from $2k and up for the system - big box stores is where I'm researching for now.

    Thanks TW.
     
  13. Aug 20, 2021 at 6:01 AM
    Scott B.

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    The bottom.

    And, a midway oversized plate look even better! :p
     
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    SRH

    SRH My horns hold up my halo

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    My OCD couldn’t handle this. The fact that you’re asking tells me maybe you couldn’t either?
    Always 45 (finishing trim work of any kind. Wood, J channel, etc)
    Just curious, what do you do vertical?
     
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  15. Aug 20, 2021 at 6:35 AM
    Pablo8

    Pablo8 Here!

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    45° is odd. Yes in sync, vertical or horizontal is fine.
     
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  16. Aug 20, 2021 at 8:44 AM
    My Name is Rahl

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    Always vertical, but I plan on replacing all of the cover plates with the "new" snap on plates that Eaton has started pushing.
    It collects dust and dirt.
     
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  17. Aug 20, 2021 at 8:52 AM
    98tacoma27

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    o_O
     
  18. Aug 20, 2021 at 8:58 AM
    My Name is Rahl

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    Which statement are you making that emoji about? :notsure:
     
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  19. Aug 20, 2021 at 9:03 AM
    98tacoma27

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  20. Aug 20, 2021 at 9:05 AM
    My Name is Rahl

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    You dust your switches and outlets?
     
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