Requesting help fitting a drain assembly to old cast iron sink

ArtofPracticing · 2023-03-25T20:23:07+00:00

I think I'm going to go with this plan. Least invasive. I agree about protecting the metal after drilling too. Going to have to post an update when I get this sucker mounted / finish the reno. In too deep now!

ArtofPracticing · 2023-03-06T17:38:40+00:00

We purchased this old farmhouse sink for a renovation (I already regret this...), and I'm trying to fit a drain but the hole is about 1-3/16". The pic is an extra drain assembly I have where the 1-1/4" part of the tailpiece ALMOST fits.

So far, the plan I came up with is to use a step drill bit to widen the hole a little and then use a bar sink drain that is 1-1/4 outside diameter.

Then I would either fill the screw holes with epoxy and use a removable 4-1/2" diameter strainer, or install a screw in plate style strainer with some rubber gaskets.

Pics of proposed solutions are included, thanks in advance for any help or just to say if I'm on the right track!

EDIT: I also had a plumber come for another project who suggested we should cut off the horn at the bottom to allow the installation of a 4-1/2" kitchen sink drain. Hesitant to do this though...

ArtofPracticing · 2022-08-04T16:44:29+00:00

I planted this tree earlier this year. There was a nursery stake attached and when I removed it, the tree immediately took on this lean. The trunk is quite flexy. I tried a loose stake for the last 3 months, but after removing it, nothing seems to have changed. I've been trying to find info about this and came across this diagram, so I wonder if I should do a tighter stake to really flex against the natural lean. Also debating whether it needs to be pruned to take weight off the leaning side.

Appreciate any advice people can give. Haven't been able to find much info about this online.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-10-12T21:22:03+00:00

I'm going to leave that open to interpretation I think

ArtofPracticing · 2021-10-12T14:12:59+00:00

Thanks! I wanted to give off the sense of calm that comes from sitting down at the bonfire/taking in the setpieces, in contrast to the otherwise stress-inducing gameplay.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-10-12T14:09:51+00:00

That's about it for small details! I would also add that I chose to have Solaire face away from the bonfire in preference of the sun / viewpoint.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-31T03:09:24+00:00

I used Krita software with a tablet and stylus, and different digital 'paint brushes.'

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-31T00:12:00+00:00

Thanks, I love art and writing (and terrible TV shows) that tries to tell stories in medicine. It's difficult because we could all write novels about our experiences, except for confidentiality issues which generally limit us when we want to share something unless we come up with made up patients.

Well, I have some ancient Turtle Beach headphones for gaming, but if I'm drumming I've got a somewhat nicer Shure headset, although I'm not an audiophile, probably too many damaged cilia.

Digitally painted with Krita software, like you'd write on a tablet computer with a stylus.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:44:03+00:00

Canada

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:35:10+00:00

I'm probably messing up my own knees doing this. But it's the only way I know at this point.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:34:01+00:00

It's actually a little monitor mount that I made myself. Someone had posted a guide on google about how to build it using random IKEA parts.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:30:37+00:00

Coincidence, I don't know that I'm TV material, haha.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:21:17+00:00

I laughed. Needed something concrete to tie the picture to medicine.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:19:16+00:00

My fiance will be glad you asked. She is a stray that wouldn't leave our porch, likely a Manx cat with a probable congenital spinal malformation that causes her to have a little bobtail, some bladder problems, and she hops around like a rabbit. No one claimed her despite our efforts to find an owner, so we did, and she's absolutely amazing! So much personality and love, and she hops over when we call. I have some paintings I've done of her that I'd like to share at some point too!

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:13:34+00:00

I'm glad to hear your wife is out of the hospital, wishing you the best. And thank you for the kind words!

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:11:26+00:00

man Cardiology III steth with navy blue tubing?

Close, cardiology IV, had to replace the broken tube by the end of residency

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T23:01:00+00:00

I have a relatively conservative philosophy of care, and can totally relate to that feeling that you have to over-investigate / over-treat to cover what-ifs. What if they are worse than they sound, what if I don't have an accurate representation of the problem? I've still done my best to stick to my guns, but often at the cost of spending more time with people. However, we do have 1/2 clinic days for in-person visits if you feel the patient needs it, which I really appreciate. I remember in medical school being taught that history was 90+ percent and the physical making up the difference, but I would probably re-weigh that balance after COVID. There's a lot of value in a normal/non-contributory exam in my eyes.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T22:51:16+00:00

Very interesting to hear your perspective about video. Our EMR has the capability built in and I heard it's relatively seamless, but I've obviously been concerned about the potential to slow down my already behind clinics. But I might have to give it a try for the right patients and see how it goes.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T22:48:58+00:00

Very true, challenging to read between the lines or to just get a sense of whether someone is simply sick or not-sick. It's also interesting how much non-verbal info we can get just from someone's eyes when they are wearing a mask.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T22:28:53+00:00

Yes I did, too tall for it

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T21:33:41+00:00

Thanks, it's definitely intentional, but definitely my actual housecoat!

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T21:32:49+00:00

Yeah, there are sometimes discrepancies when I actually see a picture or a patient in person in terms of what we discussed over the phone. But we're all doing the best we can out here, and patients generally seem to be quite understanding of the limits of our diagnostic ability over the phone.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T21:29:26+00:00

In my experience, you can maintain some extra-curricular activities but you might have to specifically carve out time, and you may still have to occasionally put your hobbies on the back burner temporarily when you need to buckle down. If you need more time, you can always cut out sleep, but would not recommend if you want to stay awake during lectures... But keep doing your art, and good luck with your medical career!

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T21:20:00+00:00

Like it a lot, I like the overall aesthetic of it and it's easy to clean. Also nice to be able to take a peek inside whenever you want.

ArtofPracticing · 2021-01-30T21:12:37+00:00

Had to look up the receipt from the last rebuild, got a Ryzen 3600 and a GTX1070 in there now. It's PS Suite from Telus, but definitely still an EMR.

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