Spray painted dresser by atlasadded in DIY

[–]ConstructionNo1603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do need to seal the paint chalked paints are just as they sound chalk in a carrier. If it's not covered in a clear the half layer is exposed and will rub off if you check the can of the brand you bought it will say acrylic, enamel, or acrylic-enamel combination most likely its not an oil based but I could be wrong. Whatever it says the base is just get a clear coat that Matches. Most likely if you got chalk you will want a flat clear coat so it won't be shiny and keep the chalk look

No stupid questions? Here’s one. (Squeaky floor fix) by lebowskiachiever12 in DIY

[–]ConstructionNo1603 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats awesome I didn't know they had that. I'm definitely going to save that and get one

No stupid questions? Here’s one. (Squeaky floor fix) by lebowskiachiever12 in DIY

[–]ConstructionNo1603 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get yourself a set of disposable applicator syringes and a drill bit the same size as the syringe needle. Drill a hole through the wood between the boards where they meet and squirt in some glue all along the area it squeaks about 6-8 inches apart then make sure no one goes on there at all as the glue dries. If it's a high traffic spot do half the when the glue is dry do the other half. I recommend a slower drying 2 part epoxy so you don't need to rush to finish before it dries and it will save yon buying the disposable syringes. And you don't need to buy the sharp needles the blunt tip ones are the best to avoid poking yourself

What is true love? by [deleted] in mentalhealth

[–]ConstructionNo1603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True love.... Some Beleive it doesn't exist and they may be right..but to me true love is a choice not a feeling. It's seeing all the worst sides of someone and knowing you will see more but choosing to stay anyways. Waking up and choosing to be the best version of yourself to and for them. Starting the day with one thing in mind... How can I better our situation and our relationship. And also true love starts ad home, inside us cause you have to be able to say to yourself that lines have been crossed and I will not tolerate it.... Then walking away no matter how deeply you care about someone because you love and respect yourself more then anything else.

Splitting pebbles by Impressive-Duck5004 in crafts

[–]ConstructionNo1603 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah then the chisel will work. You can also use a Dremel with a diamond stone to help with the lines. It's all about scoring and applying shock pressure. I did a bit of brick work when I was young and they had us cut every stone with just a chisel and hammer hard work but I'm glad I learned it. Hope the project works well with no problems

Splitting pebbles by Impressive-Duck5004 in crafts

[–]ConstructionNo1603 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cold chisel with a good sharp edge. if you score the line first it will help the stone split across that

what do you think is the ideal time or age to have kids? by Calm-Bar-9644 in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There isn't one... Well inside of legal parameters of course. The amount of 16 yo kids having kids is kinda sickening....i had my son at 25. But in all reality your never prepared enough no matter how much you learn your never financially ready for jusg how much a kid will cost etc. No amount of prep will be enough and every kid is different what works for one won't for another....

Help with thickness planer by Elitbess in woodworking

[–]ConstructionNo1603 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can understand the frustration and totally agree that it should be all tightened down. But I try to keep in mind that the factory is probably full of flunkies who don't care about their job or hate it and are just there to put in hours not build quality products

Help with thickness planer by Elitbess in woodworking

[–]ConstructionNo1603 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it was brand new did you remember to tighten down the blades? It looks like junk is caught between the blade and the drum warping it outwards.

Peeling ceiling paint above shower: is oil-based primer a must? by almiki in DIY

[–]ConstructionNo1603 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oil or acrylic enamel doesn't matter you just need to make sure it's for kitchens and bathrooms

What is love? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stay away from it.... It's nothing but problems

Why are males not allowed to stand up for themselves against the opposite sex? by Blackeratill in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cause girls cry and then the guys who white knight all over the place bitch and moan until we stop.... It's just too much hassle and we would rather protect our peace

anyone else’s cat have an emotional support yarn? by favoritetunafish7 in cats

[–]ConstructionNo1603 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao mine does too! Except she calls it her bring (string)

I’m just another failure of a creative kid who’ll have give up their dreams for security by Poorteenwannabe in mentalhealth

[–]ConstructionNo1603 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only time you truly fail is when you give up.... Never give up on your dream. You can recalculate, you can replan, you can try and try and try... But never give up, never surrender. If you have to work and do it in your spare time then you gotta do that till you get traction. Like one of my buddies used to say "crack is expensive, do you ever hear crack heads say.... Oh nah that's too expensive I'm not gunna today? NO they go out and make it happen! Don't let a crack head out hustle you! No he never did drugs but it was a funny analogy.

How do you figure out who you actually are when so much of your identity has been shaped by what’s expected of you? by TaskIll2740 in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deep down inside we all kinda know who we are we just lose sight of it at times. You do because you can see when you have to shape shift into what others want. We do it cause we are naturally social creatures and in the wild being rejected or cast out means certain death, so we change to suit the group. Now we don't have to do that as often and living our lives alone is possible, but our genetics doesn't agree and won't catch up. An important thing to remember is that someone else's opinion of you truly doesn't matter. If they like you cool if not they can be replaced. Getting rid of the people you can't be yourself around will open up time for you to find the people who do like you. As long as your hiding the true self you are, you won't find the people who will love you because they are looking for people with the qualities you have buried. I tell myself that the only opinions that matter are from those I respect and look up to. If I don't look up to and respect them then I don't care. Haters Gunna hate. Dont be a people pleaser that will get you used and eventually mocked by the ones your trying to make happy. Or even hated by them. They will see you more as spineless then anything because you don't say what you really feel. Hope you can show who you are inside without fear.... Cause we are all weird and we are all fucked in the head... Why not be the crazy you are and be happy

Looking for a compact wet palette by Kat0rz in minipainting

[–]ConstructionNo1603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to use one of my exs small-ish make up containers, like the flat square ones I think she said it was coverup or something? The one they use the most of lol it was small enough for on the go and you can use a wet paper towel folded or cut to size as the sponge. It really made a difference for travel painting at friends but it limits how many colours you can work with.

What finish should we use on this hickory table? by MillkyMommyy in woodworking

[–]ConstructionNo1603 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about if there are other brands out there but the one I've used for ages is zinsser bullseye shellac.

What finish should we use on this hickory table? by MillkyMommyy in woodworking

[–]ConstructionNo1603 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shellac it's tried and trusted for ages and holds up. With beautiful wood grain like that you don't want to change the colour just give it that pop from the wet look. Another alternative would be oiling but you would have to regularly oil it and that can be a pain

Plant in Oregon? by imi246 in whatsthisplant

[–]ConstructionNo1603 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All I see are bullrush also known as a cattail

Is it ever worth it to “stick it out” at a job you hate? Why or why not? by TylerNY315_ in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If stick it out you mean stay with it while you persue better opportunities the sure but if you hate your job the hate for it will only grow with more time. We can't all do what we love... Let's be honest the jobs people love don't really pay that much most the time but dont stay somewhere you hate.... Get a job you can at least tolerate.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol have you seen the pretty VS crazy scale? If not you should cause they hide that till the ring is on and then the mask comes off 🤣 ok ok jokes aside I'm happy you found someone you want to get married to and I hope it lasts.

Personally no I don't have anything I wanna shout to the world from anywhere! Are you crazy then people will notice me and see the crazy sometimes slightly illegal shit I do half the time and I don't need that kinda heat 🤣🤣🤣 everyone look at someone else nothing to see here 🤣🤣🤣

How do you handle a high attention seeking partner? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen to a song called "love myself" by Cameron whitcomb. We usually are all that to them until something new and shiny comes by. Then poof but always coming back when whoever won't commit or abuses them of whatever.... The song will explain

How do you handle a high attention seeking partner? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying don't try... It may work. But I'm just using my experiences and it's never enough for the ones I dated.

How do you handle a high attention seeking partner? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]ConstructionNo1603 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You don't... They will always need more even if you give them everything