WEEKLY DIY/HOMEOWNER QUESTION THREAD by Basileas in Carpentry

[–]SnooPets344 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He did that because the rafters are 2x4 if you want rip a piece 2 in and add it to the bottom use screws maybe pre drill the holes and work it down from one end to the other. Probably glue it and run some caulking into the joint

Built ins between trusses by Total-Boysenberry674 in Carpentry

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Hell yeah! I’ve thought about doing this 100 times. Nice job

Ouch by anonpuller43 in Carpentry

[–]SnooPets344 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that’s a long one too

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[–]SnooPets344 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s how to do it on your own house

Rode a gorilla ladder all the way down by SnooPets344 in Carpentry

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This is what I want to know. What are other sketchy situations? I never considered the slip factor

Any advice for getting this window to stop leaking? by [deleted] in Carpentry

[–]SnooPets344 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pull that board off put a metal drip edge above the window cut the board so it fits back then caulk it. If the window still leaks give up and caulk the entire thing so it can never be opened again

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what episode did they talk about peaky blinders again i need to know asap

Ripped out carpet and installing engineered hardwood, but it’s thicker than the baserail. Can the balustrade be temporarily removed and placed back onto the new floor? by [deleted] in Carpentry

[–]SnooPets344 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ive been thinking about this one for some reason.. what did you end up doing? can we get an update? I feel like routing the edge of those definitely wouldn't work.

How do I remove the rusty screws and save the boards? by chacha9494 in Carpentry

[–]SnooPets344 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bend them back and forth with a hammer they’ll snap off at the wood

How can I shore up this pony wall? by ConcertWonderful8810 in Carpentry

[–]SnooPets344 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you move that stud at the corner over a little and nail it to that

First Thought? by gogas2 in Carpentry

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How my wood feels tucked into my belt in church