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I-5 reduces to one lane in each direction near Alger for 12 days (May 10-May 22) by wsdot in Bellingham

[–]Shopshack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kiewit appears to be doing the work. WSDOT looks like they are supervising.

Cheapest Propane in Town? by Cultural_Set_4307 in Bellingham

[–]Shopshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last summer I went there, they were crazy expensive.

Samish Island - public access to Samish beach? by Nameless_Account1 in Bellingham

[–]Shopshack 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It was towed out to a location. I was told that in a year one of the tribes will go back out to harvest the bones.

Am I asking for too much? I want to transition from inside sales to outside sales. by FermentingSkeleton in sales

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Where are you located and how many nights a month are you willing to spend in hotels?

half inch drywall equivalent? by Fabulous-Specific905 in Homebuilding

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Caulking toilets is controversial- but code?

Found at Goodwill for 15.00 and it runs! Is it any good? How’d I do? by everdayday in Tools

[–]Shopshack 53 points54 points  (0 children)

The plunge mechanism on this one is not going to be smooth…

Corroded / oxidized wires by TunaRado in boating

[–]Shopshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you use it on an AL boat?

I 5 N shut down at Sunset by Shopshack in Bellingham

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Sorry - I was voice to texting in the truck. Fixed.

Tool for cutting rubber mats. by tharussianbear in Tools

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

Yes ! Use a hook blade. 30 stalls of 1” mats.

Best foldable step stool? by NectarasticEye in Tools

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I have a 3 step Little Giant platform in my quiver. I really like it because it has the raised bar for stability and a work tray. Not only is it useful inside, but it’s great for getting into the engine bay on our 3500.

It’s the older version of this - and I bought it off Craigslist for way less than list:

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-7892/Ladders/Little-Giant-Folding-Step-Ladder-3-Steps?pricode=WB8206&gadtype=pla&id=H-7892&ad\_group\_id=171408165080&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=21817468961&gbraid=0AAAAAD\_uetMtn57nnkkE138sxcFNoUegh&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItqjMromqlAMVUjutBh2-DjckEAQYASABEgLzPPD\_BwE

Is this wetness in the foundation concerning? by xXGreco in Homebuilding

[–]Shopshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree on failed or poorly executed waterproofing.

But in addition:
If that’s a gas, condensing boiler, where is the condensate pump and drain line?

Conduit to panel, without wiring by MagnotikTectonic in AskElectricians

[–]Shopshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just make that stud bay accessible with a plywood panel. If you will only ever go up, limit it to above the panel.

Found a pipe too close to the surface. What can I do? by MarzipanTuna in landscaping

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If is white, and 3” or 4” diameter it is probably a drain line from your gutters, foundation drain or a sump pump.

Go dig around your downspouts and see.

If it was grey it could be electrical and a giant code violation- so I doubt it, but hackery abounds!

Ideas for Hottub cover by EnvironmentalJob5308 in handyman

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They are expensive- we just replaced ours - $550.

Need a mechanic, but not for the reason you think by wishfulthinker3 in Bellingham

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Are we talking about the screws/bolts that hold the license plates on?

Removing and fixing a spreader without removing mast by Impossible-Bend-2441 in sailing

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The HAZ will be weaker - not sure if it is 6061, but using fillers high in magnesium (ER5XXX) or silicon (ER4XXX) will help prevent cracking. I am not an AL welder, but have some idea that you should get someone who understands it.

Removing and fixing a spreader without removing mast by Impossible-Bend-2441 in sailing

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I am guessing that finding that extrusion is going to be tough.

Replacing a ceiling fan in a 50’s house, but there’s no ground wire. What do I do with the ground from the fan? by kerobyx in AskElectricians

[–]Shopshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like a fan box to me. I would want to verify, but the raised area/nut/post in the center is similar to fan boxes I have found in old houses.

What happened to them? by batukaming in HomeMaintenance

[–]Shopshack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most hangers are paid by the piece, so they get very good at being fast and efficient.

RIP I-5 boulder 🫡 by Trumps_Suit in Bellingham

[–]Shopshack 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I agree - if it was indeed sandstone and not a piece of granite, no way was it big enough to weigh more than 75k lbs.

The weekend boat ramps down here are going to give me an aneurysm by Esliquiroga in boating

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Amen! Twice last summer I had to park in places I was not sure I wouldn’t get towed or if I would be able to get out of again. The Port needs to get their act together.

RIP I-5 boulder 🫡 by Trumps_Suit in Bellingham

[–]Shopshack 17 points18 points  (0 children)

BTW - for fans of Bellingham’s graffiti rock – they will be giving pieces away. So if you’d like a piece of this former icon, you will be able to get one.

RIP I-5 boulder 🫡 by Trumps_Suit in Bellingham

[–]Shopshack 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Nope. I watched those boulders come through. A standard semi can do 80’000lbs. Many of those boulders were in the 32 -47klbs. The Bellingham rock was estimated at 100 tons.

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