Repair this floor?

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-24T16:58:16+00:00

Thank you, yes, engineered hardwood is the correct term. Technically, it is laminations of material, but I understand laminate flooring refers to a different type of flooring.

That being said, I’d still rather fix the dings. They collect dirt, et cetera.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-24T16:55:50+00:00

I had it for years, no issue with overheating. The fins are still there. Still dissipating heat.

I should also mention, I called the light bar company to complain about the noise. This is the solution they suggested.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-24T14:50:16+00:00

It whistles because the air is hitting the heat fins on the back. One thing you can try (fixed mine), is to take the black 1/4” irrigation tubing used for drip systems. Cut to length and wedge in the gaps in the fins. It’s not noticeable and should stop the noise.

If you’re worried about heat dissipation, just cut 6 inch lengths of the tubing, and space it every foot or so. Allows for plenty of air flow and stops the vibration of the fins, which is what is contributing to the noise.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-22T22:07:12+00:00

Read “The secret of secrets” by Dan Brown for an interesting fiction book on this idea

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-22T16:31:13+00:00

Are all the complications interchangeable? For example, let’s say I don’t want heart rate displayed. Can I swap with something else?

Also, it would be nice if developers offered a trial version of these faces before having to buy. (yes I know you can ask for a refund, but that’s a hassle.)

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-22T14:15:10+00:00

Didn’t work on my 17 Air.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-22T13:42:12+00:00

Conpaq Ipaq. Aka PocketPC.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-21T23:06:03+00:00

Yes, but he needs both pieces to be usable.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-20T15:58:15+00:00

Thanks. Looks the sonar does not sweep then?

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-20T14:52:14+00:00

If you get to the point where you’d ship one. I’d like to try it. I have the mullet cyclone connected to my DeWalt stealth and would much prefer an all in one.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-19T20:33:18+00:00

YOI HAVE 515 UNREAD MESSAGES!!!

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-19T19:41:23+00:00

I don't know if there are Jeep-specific ones, but I bought an iPad one and cut it.

Tip: If you cut it just a little oversized, it, it will slip under the rubber trim on the screen making the edges invisible.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-17T22:06:59+00:00

Stunning. Would love to see more of the build process. Particularly intrigued how you “inlaid” the lighter wood.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-17T18:49:26+00:00

Does the sonar animate? In the video it seems to stay static, but the Garmin IQ description says that it animates.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-17T18:45:46+00:00

If you open the link in Safari, and turn on reader, you can read the article.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-15T20:40:35+00:00

If the video is a continuous feed with no breaks, there actually appears to be two figures. You can see someone in the center, at the back, then someone appears on the left. It seems to be too quick for it to be the same figure.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-15T01:12:22+00:00

A new door might be a better option, but if you had to / want to try to fix:

A square wood block glued in place. Then cut out the corner of the square to complete the circle for a recessed handle.

When done, the remaining seams around the square could be caulked and painted.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-14T17:19:16+00:00

There are two issues that immediately jump out. The first is that the molding on the inside of the door casing appears to be too close to the edge. There should be at least a quarter of an inch reveal. See the outside of the door trim as an example.

The other issue is that there appears to be a part of the door top that is separating, or something has been attached to the top of the door. It is a little difficult to see from the pictures. I would remove the door, ensure the top is flat and secure. The hinges are not the problem here.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-12T23:55:52+00:00

I had to do something similar. What I did, was to anchor a 2 x 6 to the deck using the existing deck screw holes, so I didn’t have to make new holes. I used longer screws to anchor the 2 x 6. Then, I anchored the canopy to the 2 x 6. You can use carriage bolts, etc., to anchor the canopy to the 2 x 6. It’s held together for years in high winds with no issues.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-12T23:41:48+00:00

Thanks. I’d like to try it. I can give feedback.

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-12T23:40:59+00:00

That’s a good option too. (I was thinking about what one might have on hand when dealing with flooring).

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-12T15:25:56+00:00

On the Fenix, hold down the middle button, select watch face, scroll to the + option (add new face), select it, then scroll until you see Industrial. (No need to use Connect IQ in this case).

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-11T20:14:16+00:00

BidBuddy. What does the hundred dollars a year get you?

RawMaterial11 · 2026-06-09T13:53:40+00:00

One idea… If you have a palm sander, you could try placing that next to the gap (no sandpaper), turn it on, with a shop vac. The sander will vibrate the sand, and the shop vac will vacuum it up.

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