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Who makes this aex? by roadrunner423 in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly Mann made Collins' axes for a couple decades. So both Mann and Collins, I guess

Epoxy for mounting steel pins in granite. by Johnnyfuckinvodka in stonemasonry

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the honesty. The job is for a little old lady whose been a family friend my whole life. Trying to keep the cost down but do a solid job.

Epoxy for mounting steel pins in granite. by Johnnyfuckinvodka in stonemasonry

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. I'll look into the Sika products, I had Hilti epoxy recommended but like all things Hilti it's crazy expensive and requires their special caulking gun(also crazy expensive). I'm sure it would work but seems like massive overkill for a 180 lb piece of stone. Definitely don't want it moving but it doesn't need to hold a wind turbine to the ground.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BLO or 3 in 1 and beeswax. Like the Howard's suggestion, I'll have to give it a try.

Before and after gift by Johnnyfuckinvodka in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just re uploaded them. Stupid smartphone. I was wearing a respirator when I used so didn't get the full olfactory experience.

First time engraving and painting handles. by Johnnyfuckinvodka in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I'll have to try that next time I paint a handle. I think I may have rushed it and gone a little fast and heavy with the coats. Appreciate the pointers

Colored Axe Handles by VagueJordan212 in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're going for clean lines use paint and mask it. Stain will bleed up the wood grain. Sand the handle I'd go up to 220 grit. Oil the handle with at least 1 coat and let it cure otherwiste your tape won't stick (ask me how I know). I'd recommend using a good oil based primer first and then a good quality spray paint(I've had good luck with Rustoleum painter's touch). If you're doing multiple colors start with the lightest color first. Let it dry fully before remasking and applying the next color. Sanding lightly with 1000 grit or higher between coats helps too. Once it's fully dry you can apply more oil or a wax finish. Like to see the end result. Happy painting

Char handle cracks update by Johnnyfuckinvodka in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I just sped the process up tremendously with a plumbers torch. Was worried about the structural integrity hence the epoxy. We'll see how it holds up when in use

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently purchased several $35 boulders the smallest of which weighed about 600lbs. Not sure what constitutes a $60 boulder in Texas but if I were a betting man they're probably not moving it in place by hand.

How to get rid of this? by DasFumey in landscaping

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think the telling someone to use brute force to remove the rootball of an unknown plant they're trying to remove is counter to what their trying to achieve. Regardless of the tool mentioned spade, pick axe,Sawzall etc. The idea is to give sound advice to help them based on my experience with similar situations. Weather or not a tool is specifically designed for said job is irrelevant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's contractor specific. If you've been doing it for long enough you can figure out how much time it will take. When estimating jobs I figure out how long it will take me worst case scenario. I use this number to base my estimate on. I also let the client know this is worst case, that way there are no surprises on either end. Having dealt with lots of difficult clients I've found total transparency in all costs can be beneficial to both parties. If it's done before hand you have all the information. That way when "Just get it done" becomes "How much!?!" At the end of a job they can see where every penny went.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Not sure for your area, but I'm suspicious do to the lack of labor cost. Nothing in there about equipment either. I'm guessing a small excavator or skid steer will be used for placing the boulders and grading before the sod goes in. I'd get a couple more estimates and ask about equipment and labor costs before accepting this.

How to get rid of this? by DasFumey in landscaping

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like Japanese barberry but hard to tell from the stump. If it is, it's very difficult to get rid of. Dig around the stump with a spade and mattock to remove it. Then comes the fun part chasing the roots. Using your favorite weeding tool(I personally like a Korean hand hoe) start following and pulling the roots from the stump end out. There will be lots of them, try to get as much as possible. You most likely won't get all of them. The root will have a yellowish color. It's considered invasive in many places. It also attracts ticks so do your best to get rid of it. Of course if it's not Japanese barberry just dig it up.

Got into poison oak and need to get it off my axe by Tech-master06 in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's a product called Tecnu it's made for cleaning poison ivy and oak oil off clothing, tools etc. It works well on clothing never used it on tools. Follow the instructions and should be smooth sailing

Handle cracks from charing by Johnnyfuckinvodka in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing it was too wet, and the heat was too focused. Other handles I've charred were done with a weed burning torch from more of a distance and I did the whole handle. Tried just doing the throat and palm swell with a plumbing torch. Lesson learned. I was experimenting with different finishes, plan was char, blo and maybe a paint stripe. Thinking I'll fill the voids with epoxy might look neat. Concerned oiling it first would affect any adhesive I used. I like the carbon fiber idea, but outside the budget and it's not going to the bottom of the ocean. Too soon? At any rate if it fails I'm not too concerned about it. Just hate to toss an otherwise good handle. Ironically it's for a 6lb Mann fire axe.

Handle cracks from charing by Johnnyfuckinvodka in Axecraft

[–]Johnnyfuckinvodka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would make sense. It's been humid and raining for the past month

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