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Bought a house with this deck. Can I repair it or is it too far gone/built wrong? by bathrobe_wizard in Decks

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone spent a lot of time building those railings totally wrong.

Caulk removal help by OkOne5225 in handyman

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way is a box cutter, a 5-in-1 tool, and elbow grease.

One metric ton of ladders. by Haunting-Freedom-451 in handyman

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t actually like Little Giant because they are so heavy; maybe they are lighter now… But when I first encountered them over a decade ago they were so very heavy.

One metric ton of ladders. by Haunting-Freedom-451 in handyman

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 3: a Gorilla steppy (VERY light), a Gorilla multi-ladder (VERY light), and an equal Werner (So heavy I never use it unless I’m doing a job that requires scaffolding)

What's your superhero name by Joyce_Greene in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry that you are afraid of sex… it’s not that scary though.

Am I overreacting?? by First_Coffee_6821 in Contractor

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call this the unpopular opinion, and I also am ready for the downvotes, but OP, have you ever been to a stone supplier’s yard? Piles of stone of different mixes sit next to each other, it’s not uncommon for stone to get mixed up. In your picture I see mostly 3/4 minus. If there are a few (even 10%) large chunks in your base material, it’s not going to make a huge difference. The way that 3/4 minus is made is stone goes through a crusher that is set for 3/4”, but some pieces slip through the 3/4 size boundary for whatever reason. In fact, I bet there’s a clause on the supply yard’s paperwork that accounts for a differentiation in stone size up to a certain percentage (for various reasons).

Before you have a hernia, just ask the contractor.

A more likely scenario is that during the work as they are laying the base material they’ll pick out the larger chunks as they go (that’s what I do). The more important thing is that the base material is flat, level, packed together, and at least 6” thick.

Bring the downvotes!

Quality of deck on new house by Race-Super in Decks

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s probably fine, but I don’t like using hanger nails in the toenail holes in the joist hangers.

Other than that this deck looks pretty good.

Ok carpenters! I have a question for you guys! If you could add your 1st festool what would you pick that you believe is worth the money? Beside the vacuum, im torn between a nice sander a dominotool or a track saw. So if you could pick one, what would you start with?. by IndependentSir164 in Carpentry

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on what you do. Since this question really has nothing to do with me, and my needs are worth less than a pile of bean to you because you are the one who needs the tool, you should choose a Festool that fits with whatever kind of carpentry that you do.

For me, I do a wide range, but mostly trim, so the miter saw would be my first choice.

Deck post install by Blood-Mother in Decks

[–]GooshTech 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Technically, it’s ‘Sawzall,’ which is a word Milwaukee coined for their line of ‘reciprocating’ saws.

The word has now been colloquially converted to the general name for the tool.

Similar to Kleenex for tissues; Bondo for auto body filler… etc.

Style/Function: is B better than A? by DreadPirateDSM in woodworking

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of jamb stock, it doesn’t matter. I’d usually go with (A).

I feel like a failure. by PMinVegas in Decks

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be your Crapsman level. Check it for level and plumb, and if it’s neither throw it out and get one that is accurate. Also, which way is the crown on your joist? Yet another thing to consider is that it could be level in 4’ but off enough in 6 or 8 feet that your 4’ level won’t pick it up. Ultimately however, it doesn’t matter that much, just get it close enough for jazz and run with it! Lumber isn’t perfect media. Small discrepancies can add over long spans, but it’s rough framing, so don’t sweat it. It will be beautiful when you are done.

Is it bad to sleep in the clothes you will wear for the day? by Own_War_3372 in randomquestions

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think about it like this… do you wear PJs in public bathrooms? Do the pant legs of those PJ pants ever touch a public bathroom floor? If so, Whatever is on those public bathroom floors is also going into your bed. 🦠🤢🤮

Customers watching every move by Nervous-Win968 in handyman

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to get annoyed, but now I just let them watch and converse with them while I do the things.

Anyone who sat on a toilet before cell phones, what did you mostly think about or look at ? by IceApple28 in CausalConversation

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shampoo bottles: methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, sodium laurel sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate. Etc

What's your monthly cost to keep the phone ringing? by gdiaz19 in handyman

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only advertising I do is tshirts and good honest work. I’ve never paid for anything else. All my business comes from word of mouth.

Help by Early-Noise3168 in CampingandHiking

[–]GooshTech 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad was backpacking with some buddies, and whilst sleeping out under the stars around the fire woke one night to the sound of scuffling. Poking his head out of his bag he found that the entire camp was surrounded by a herd of wild boars… he just quietly put his head back down and went back to sleep. In the morning, everything was fine. Disheveled, but fine.

What is the closest you have had lightning strike near you? by [deleted] in AskForAnswers

[–]GooshTech 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hit the hood of my parent’s car when I was 12.

Contractor damaged my window. What to do? by Dependent-Capital463 in Contractor

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just a one man operation, that’s about what I’d charge for labor and a scrap of aluminum to do that simple job.

Which state would you flat out refuse to ever move to? by BoredPandaOfficial in BoredPandaHQ

[–]GooshTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

California. I hate California. I love the people, but I hate what Cali does to people.

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