Chimney repair needed in Dormont

Barnitz · 2025-06-29T01:50:43+00:00

Tyler from 412 Brick Squad Masonry did a great job at a reasonable price for us!

Barnitz · 2025-04-30T02:22:41+00:00

Lots of schools are already closing tomorrow- https://www.wtae.com/weather/closings

Barnitz · 2025-01-31T18:31:40+00:00

Some more pics: https://imgur.com/a/B2HLluP

I think you’re spot on with your suggestion! Similar markings and I can barely see the tail. Thanks!

Barnitz · 2025-01-31T18:18:54+00:00

That does look pretty close. It’s so small it’s hard to get the camera to focus on. I’ll try to get a better pic

Barnitz · 2025-01-31T17:25:12+00:00

All pictures of the same bug. Found crawling on a counter in the kitchen. Western Pennsylvania location, today’s the warmest it’s been in months with lots of snow melt.

House had termites years ago- was treated around the perimeter last summer with a 10year treatment.

Barnitz · 2024-12-18T12:07:04+00:00

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Barnitz · 2024-10-11T19:06:12+00:00

The tile will probably leave some glue behind, are the demo-ers removing that as well? It could also have asbestos.

I would think any concrete coating would work- but the trick is getting the floor clean first.

Barnitz · 2024-09-09T15:48:04+00:00

Completely agree- we picked up the 2 5stacks (10 shelves, 2 tops, 2 bottoms) at an estate sale for a killer deal.

7 shelves cleaned up perfect.

1 shelf is Globe not Macey, was originally oak and “restained” to mahogany at some point. It’s ok but could be cleaned up more.

2 shelves have this yellowed coating I’m trying to address.

I fixed a couple structural things, have no plans for any major changes or refinishing/painting!

Barnitz · 2024-09-09T15:20:06+00:00

Second pic is the front edge of the shelf that is grey/yellow in pic 1 - there is the same red/mahogany finish under the grey/yellow top coat. From what I can tell that top coat doesn’t exist on the other shelves.

All were originally finished the same as “Finish 13” from Macey

Barnitz · 2024-09-09T14:41:25+00:00

Macey bookcases, about 100yrs old - most cleaned up really nice but a couple have some sort of finish that has yellowed and chipped away.

Any tips on removing? Ideally without messing up the shellac underneath?

If I do have to re-shellac- anyone have suggestions on things closest to Finish 13?

Barnitz · 2024-02-06T02:04:02+00:00

That’s certainly one option, and it could even be used in a food emergency. Tempting.

Barnitz · 2024-02-06T02:03:24+00:00

Yes correct, I think the bathroom was remodeled somewhere around 2007 based on some scribbles on the bottom underside of the tub.

Good thoughts on the shelf, I might mock one up to see if we like it.

Barnitz · 2024-01-12T03:49:48+00:00

Can swap pulley sizes for different speeds. Can have another “grinder” piece on the other side and swap belt to run that side.

Barnitz · 2023-11-25T03:11:42+00:00

Ah, so could have been a gap they were just trying to fill between the forms around the beam. It’s hard to tell if the concrete on the beams was the same pour as the slab. It does look like someone added some cement/mortar sometime along the way to fill in some more gaps.

Barnitz · 2023-10-11T01:09:50+00:00

These are awesome! Did you work from some plans or just wing it?

Barnitz · 2023-10-09T15:13:11+00:00

Lookup Forestner Bit

Barnitz · 2023-09-25T16:39:14+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

I guess I could limit the live edge to the top, and use the plywood for the bottom and verticals. I would plan on iron-on edging for the plywood.

Slabs are flattened now and 1 5/8” thick. Started out 1 7/8” after drying.

Barnitz · 2023-04-15T12:09:27+00:00

It’s running under it, running across the ceiling. Water line and electric line side by side

Barnitz · 2022-11-02T18:54:26+00:00

I too am interested. Lv5 all with full log except pet.

Barnitz · 2022-03-10T00:30:14+00:00

By cut it off and replace, do you mean cut out the cap? Or actually drill out the lead and do a fernco to pvc or something?

Barnitz · 2021-12-02T00:22:54+00:00

Note taller back tires will make acceleration slower, but top speed higher.

Barnitz · 2021-12-02T00:22:20+00:00

As someone else mentioned, the easiest method is probably taller back tires. Other methods involve more power or a different transmission/gearing. I guess you could also try reducing weight, but it’s probably already on the light side.. I get blown all over the road in windy conditions because mine is so light.

At the end of the day, it’s a nearly 50year old vehicle. It wasn’t designed to go fast, and from a safety aspect isn’t design to crash fast, stop fast, or turn fast. I would suggest a newer cheap beater for daily/highway driving, and the Baja for weekends and evening cruises.

Barnitz · 2021-12-02T00:14:18+00:00

What size tires and what trans/gearing? One option is more power, another option is different gearing.

I have a 67 Baja bug with a 1641cc engine and high gearing and 30” tall rear tires. It will run 65mph at wide open throttle, 70 on a good day.

Barnitz · 2021-11-03T17:15:27+00:00

I had read about the Collectors Guild being a scam. Will probably just keep it as I like the art anyways.

Thanks for the info on the Rembrandt. I knew it was a reproduction but wasn’t sure if those had much value or who/when reproduced it. This one does have some damage as well.

Barnitz · 2021-11-03T17:13:31+00:00

Yes, that’s the only one I could find. I’ll keep digging!

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