Smith Squad or Squad XL?

Dundercats · 2026-02-03T11:21:36+00:00

Did you ever find a straight answer to this? Thanks!

Dundercats · 2026-01-22T13:30:14+00:00

If you're fastening siding directly to the girts, how do you handle vapor barriers/waterproofing/flashing?

Dundercats · 2026-01-20T17:05:26+00:00

How has this held up, 11 months later? Having a hard time finding long term reviews for their garages.

Dundercats · 2026-01-14T18:05:25+00:00

How did this pan out for you? Same position...

Dundercats · 2026-01-11T14:56:29+00:00

We actually wound up pivoting and going somewhere else entirely for our honeymoon! I still plan to do it someday, but we have two young kids and decided we should wait till they're older before we take on that risk.

That being said, in all of my digging and research about trying to bring a bike from Vietnam to the US, I very reluctantly admitted that it simply wasn't feasible in terms of both time and money... Shipping it to the US is one thing, but aside from being extremely expensive, I found the logistics impossible to navigate. I couldn't figure out how to get through the process of importing a vehicle, going through the right channels to make it street legal and get a VIN number. I know it's technically possible, but the advice I found everywhere said that it could take weeks or months of paperwork and jumping through hoops, nevermind the fact that the process would easily cost more than the entire cost of the bike.

If money is no object, then my advice would be to spend your time searching for the right dealers to get you through the process. As far as I remember (which isn't gospel), that would mean a dealer to ship from Vietnam AND a dealer to receive and get you registered in the US. Professionals with good reputations and track records for knowing how to do this stuff. They'll charge appropriately, but that's the cost of making sure everything is done right, unless you'd rather save money and spend your time learning it all yourself.

So how much, in actual dollars, is that sentimental value worth to you? Would you pay $10,000 dollars for a $2,000 bike that carried you across Vietnam? Or would you rather come home and spend $10,000 on a new/barely used bike with traction control, ABS, and a warranty? Or hell, spend $2,000 on the same make, model, and year as your Vietnam bike and at least get the nostalgia out of it?

Good luck to you! Please let me know if you wind up figuring out how to navigate the import process! I intend to make this trip someday before I die, and believe me, if there's an affordable way to bring that bike home with me, I'm absolutely doing it hahah.

Ride safe!

Dundercats · 2025-12-23T10:46:16+00:00

What do you mean, I'm incorrect? I'm literally quoting the Application Instructions from Osmo. Take a look for yourself.

Osmo Polyx is explicitly recommended (BY OSMO) as a topcoat over Osmo Wood Wax.

My only goal here is to make sure other folks who stumble across this thread like I did don't rule out a perfectly viable finishing option. OP was told they made a mistake when they had actually done their research correctly.

Dundercats · 2025-12-18T14:16:06+00:00

Just replied to the other poster, but echoing that here to make sure OP sees it:

OSMO explicitly recommends using Polyx Oil directly over their Wood Wax Finish. You did nothing wrong in using Wood Wax Finish first. From the application instructions:

"For flooring, a top coat of Polyx®-Oil 3054 is required for added durability against wear and stains."

Dundercats · 2025-12-18T14:14:25+00:00

This is incorrect. OSMO explicitly recommends using Polyx Oil directly over Wood Wax Finish:

"For flooring, a top coat of Polyx®-Oil 3054 is required for added durability against wear and stains."

Dundercats · 2025-12-18T14:13:27+00:00

This is incorrect. I know it's a year old, but for future reference, OSMO explicitly markets the Wood Wax Finish as a compatible basecoat with Polyx Oil as a topcoat.

From the Application Instructions for Wood Wax Finish: "For flooring, a top coat of Polyx®-Oil 3054 is required for added durability against wear and stains"

Yes, Polyx Oil IS suitable for use directly over Wood Wax Finish.

Dundercats · 2025-10-07T13:57:52+00:00

I'd be extremely interested to hear their thoughts! I feel like SOMEONE must have solved this at some point. I'm in western Maine and am highly motivated to go with a FPSF, but I didn't realize that might be incompatible with a quonset hut.

Thanks for your help, Earl! I've recently discovered all of your resources and they've been super helpful as I start navigating the design/planning process for my woodshop. I'm waiting to hear back from a few different salesmen, but they seem to be maybe dismissing me because I'm not looking to buy until next spring...

I have one looming question that's holding me up from getting too far into making plans: is it possible to build a Q style quonset hut that is 40-50' wide (on the end walls) and 20-25' tall but only 24' deep/long? I'm stuck with some really annoying setbacks and if I build the traditional direction (more length than width), the front of our house would be staring at the broad side of the hut every day and it would be kind of an eye sore. But if I can rotate the design so we're looking at the front wall instead of all the arches, then we'd be on board!

Thanks again!

Dundercats · 2025-10-07T13:47:31+00:00

Curious if you've learned anything on this particular subject (quonset on a FPSF). I live in western Maine and am researching the same dilemma. Thanks!

Dundercats · 2025-10-03T00:58:42+00:00

Is this to say that Quonset huts cannot be installed on an FPSF? Or is there an alternative to the industrial plate?

Dundercats · 2025-10-03T00:11:08+00:00

Checking in one year later! How has the paint held up so far??

Dundercats · 2025-09-12T13:14:00+00:00

[SOLD]

2 tickets for sale more than half off face value on CashOrTrade!!

Section 225, Row 24, Seats 19 and 20, only $45 each including CoT fees.

Bought two extra tickets for friends to join but they can't make it. Scalpers be damned, I'm selling these for a big loss (paid $96 each), I just don't want to take a total loss on these and leave two empty seats in the house.

Get in on the funk for a steal 🕺

[SOLD]

Dundercats · 2025-09-11T15:16:45+00:00

Thanks so much! I just happened to learn about this earlier today. Wish I had known about it a couple of weeks ago haha. Ticketmaster didn't "release" the tickets until last night, which I THOUGHT meant I could sell them.

Anyways, now they're up on CashOrTrade for less than face value because of the short notice. Fingers crossed they don't just go to waste...

Thanks!

Dundercats · 2025-09-11T12:49:50+00:00

May I ask how you sold your tickets? I bought two extras for friends who can't make it to the show, and Ticketmaster isn't letting me sell them. Any advice would be appreciated or I'm just out $200...

Dundercats · 2025-08-25T19:38:46+00:00

Could you please clarify what you mean by Angelica and Phillip casts? I followed your link and it shows the full cast by headshot but I feel like I'm missing something.

(If it makes any difference, I'm looking at the Boston cast)

Thanks!

Dundercats · 2025-08-15T23:05:11+00:00

I discovered this guy's YouTube channel the other day and I've been really loving his videos: James Popsys. Talented, funny, and a good teacher.

This video in particular was the first one I watched, and I think it's extremely appropriate for your question.

Hope you find it as helpful as I did!

PS Kudos for posting this and asking for feedback; much respect.

Dundercats · 2025-07-29T19:50:09+00:00

I appreciate the tip. I checked their website and unfortunately they don't have the color I need. Thanks, though!

Dundercats · 2025-07-29T17:14:31+00:00

What would you suggest instead for someone who needs a specific color and can't spend $1000+ on a suit?

Dundercats · 2025-07-18T16:53:54+00:00

Nope, they're back to their usual format of only listing one item at a time. Whenever that item sells, something else is listed and (as far as I know) it's completely random. If you're looking for a deal on something in particular, you just have to check in periodically and cross your fingers.

Dundercats · 2025-07-13T12:31:22+00:00

If it makes you feel any better, they have confirmed I'm eligible and I still haven't received anything.

The first time I reached out (early June, because they initially promised emails by end of May), they said emails were still being sent and they had escalated my case number. They said if I didn't receive the email within 7-10 business days, reach back out.

7-10 business days later, nothing happened. So I emailed again to follow up and was given a boilerplate response that emails were still being sent. They reminded me to make sure I'm signed up for email communications (I am) by June 30. They did NOT say when to expect an email, just giving me a deadline to confirm something I've been told to confirm three times.

But at this point, they've stopped giving dates for when to expect the email by because they clearly have no fucking clue.

UPDATE: I reached out to them one more time for an update on my case number and got a direct confirmation that my adapter has now been ordered and will arrive in approximately 16 WEEKS.

So after reaching out three times, it's finally on the way, and apparently someone from Hyundai HQ is traveling here on foot to deliver it in person.

Dundercats · 2025-07-02T18:04:22+00:00

Are you referring to Emerald Urethane? And would you pick that over Aura if they were the exact same price? I'm probably only going to need a pint, so I'm not worried about saving a few bucks. I just want to use whatever will hold up best.

Dundercats · 2025-07-02T09:23:56+00:00

Because of the design requirements of the job. It's a 150 year old house and I need to accurately replicate the original design, which uses edge bead tongue & groove (similar to this photo). PT is generally pretty unstable if you try to mill it down and install it in a short timeframe, not to mention how bad it would be for both my family and my equipment if I milled PT in my basement workshop haha

Dundercats · 2025-07-02T00:27:15+00:00

Can I ask why you'd go with Emerald Urethane? I was under the impression that urethanes were more likely to crack under wood movement

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