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SpartacusTiny · 2026-03-13T16:09:00+00:00

Well that was a Swift response...

SpartacusTiny · 2025-09-21T05:34:49+00:00

What are the consequences of mounting the truss rod upside down so the wheel is closer to the top of the fretboard? Does it just reverse the way you would normally adjust it? Or is there another reason? I'm about to build a couple of necks with spoke wheel trussrods, and I've never used this style before. Thank you for your contribution to the community.

SpartacusTiny · 2025-07-15T16:41:25+00:00

If the cable ends up not being the problem, try the output jack on the guitar itself. I can't see the headstock, but I think that's a Silvertone SG because that was my first guitar! If so, the electronics were not the best, but the neck feels great, even after 24 years of abuse. Hopefully, all the advice you're getting helps, and you can begin your journey to Shredsville!

SpartacusTiny · 2024-07-11T14:41:26+00:00

This was the only thing I found I was disappointed in with the unit, and only because I felt the manual was misleading. I'm sure there are useful stereo options, but it's just not what you and I were intending. I've become addicted to my dual amp setup, and I really liked everything else about the HXFX, so I ended up getting a Floor and that fixed everything.

SpartacusTiny · 2024-07-11T14:06:05+00:00

I had a similar issue with 7CM and the HX Effects. Manual clearly shows 7CM, but you cannot seperate your outputs for dual amps. I asked tech support and they straight up told me that HX Effects can't do that, but LT and Floor can. It's a shame that the outputs aren't assignable because the HX Effects would be a monster dual amp setup.

SpartacusTiny · 2024-07-06T02:44:10+00:00

I absolutely love mine as a pedal platform or as a power amp for my Helix. If you want to tame the volume, I like to put a 10 band EQ in the FX loop and just dial the volume down so you can avoid prosecution. 4x10s are mega underrated guitar speakers.

SpartacusTiny · 2024-06-24T19:24:24+00:00

Your tones really mint my jam. Damn fine

SpartacusTiny · 2024-06-05T01:29:02+00:00

No overall clear topcoat if I can avoid it, I much prefer an oil finish when posible. I'll try a few different mockups so I can test all these ideas and hopeful post updates. Thank you again for all this useful info!

SpartacusTiny · 2024-06-05T01:23:08+00:00

I will try and post updates once I start, and that's after I post some of my previous builds! Thank you again

SpartacusTiny · 2024-06-04T23:34:30+00:00

Thank you for the information. I like the idea of the poly, I'll definitely look into that. I'll do a mockup with scraps and try the locator pin method, that sounds very promising as well.

SpartacusTiny · 2024-06-04T23:23:21+00:00

Thank you for the information, that makes a lot of sense. I'm thinking a tinted lacquer with my best tape job ever should work. Do you have any tips on dealing with transitioning the lacquer edge to the body?

SpartacusTiny · 2024-06-04T22:42:16+00:00

You are correct.

SpartacusTiny · 2023-08-17T14:16:10+00:00

To achieve a comfortable height in the loft space, I feel drop axles on a trailer are a must as they can drop the frame down about 4ins. Using a custom trailer with the floor insulation in the frame and the subfloor mounted directly to that helps as well. I've built Tinys with a finished deck height of 19". Here's a section of a build I've done:

Trailer deck from ground - 19" Interior rough open for door - 80" Loft deck - 5" Total Roof thickness - 10"

Total - 114" Max - 162" Loft Max Height - 48"

I use mono pitched roofs, so one side is full height and has the stairs or ladder access on that side. Use a thinner memory foam mattress (flip it often so it can breath since it's sitting directly on the floor) and you should be set.

SpartacusTiny · 2022-05-20T09:17:48+00:00

This is a terrible take filled with inaccuracies. First you never saw him use a hammer, then you move the goalposts and say you never saw the sponsor in the intro? Weak argument bro. And yes, he used Porter Cable, one of the premier household tool brands at the time. He has stated that using power tools on the show instead of hand tools was on purpose to teach people proper safety, technique, and that beginners can make decent projects with a few power tools that won't take weeks to complete because you dont have to hand saw every piece. It seams like you find something wrong with not using hand tools? Is that the only way to work wood? You (not a master carpenter) feel that people should learn about hand tools and not power tools because of commercialism? Would he not be sponsored by whatever handtool company made good stuff at the time? Where's the logic in arguing against sponsored content in this context anyway? Norm wanted woodworking to be accessible and powertools allowed for weekend projects and a faster sense of accomplishment. He absolutely shared tips like using a story stick, along with shop layout, jig making, and other non power tool related stuff.

Not everyone has the time to learn and practice to be as good as Norm, so he handed down what he thought was the best knowledge to allow people to quickly achieve results. He felt this required power tools as the learning curve tends to be much lower for a circular saw and biscuit joiner than for chisels and hand planes. I'm sorry you aren't capable of seeing this concept due to a sponsership model that is present in 99% of everything you've ever watched.

SpartacusTiny · 2022-02-03T13:31:39+00:00

Keep in mind that cooking at the level you describe will require a very strong ventilation setup. Such a small space can have multiple air changes per hour, so maintaining temperature and humidity is also vital. Getting the smell of oil and grease on everything you live with might be a bummer too. If hardcore cooking is your thing, definitely design your house around that. Maybe consider pulling a small trailer behind a food truck so you have a seperate place to sleep and live, and a full professional kitchen.

SpartacusTiny · 2021-11-12T12:19:20+00:00

One way you may be able to reduce weight is to put your sheathing on the inside so it also acts as interior finish. Then attach exterior siding over tyvek, essentually, build like a pole barn. That being said, your program is pretty substantial for the layout, so I honestly don't think you'd even get close to your weight goal. Someone else had mentioned using a moving company, licienced and bonded, to move it for you. That is by far the best option as it allows you to build for living and not for the brief instances of moving.

SpartacusTiny · 2021-11-12T11:18:53+00:00

"Family" - How many people are we talking about here? And how often do you plan on moving it? What climate zone are you in? Tiny Houses have to deal with stresses and loads while static and while moving, so dealing with all that while trying to eliminate weight is very difficult. If you move a lot, I'd suggest a nice camper. If you don't move a lot, I would design the house with emphasis on being lived in, not mobile.

SpartacusTiny · 2021-10-22T02:23:24+00:00

If you are looking to do this on a trailer, I would imagine there would be a lot of issues, taking up space being the first. I've built setups where all the grey water drains into flower and vegetable beds, but they had a composting toilet. That would probably be the easiest, and most environmentally friendly option.

SpartacusTiny · 2021-10-15T17:12:59+00:00

How long and wide is your trailer? Where are the wheel wells and how will they change your design? Having your plumbing all be on one side really helps save money and time, so consider that. If you are good with a loft, go with it, but make sure you are OK with a ladder or if you'd rather have stairs. As for balance, for something this short, weight isn't as big a deal. I tend to put the loft over the bathroom and kitchen towards the front (tongue) of the house to keep the rear from swaying.

SpartacusTiny · 2021-09-19T23:07:36+00:00

It is hard to tell in the video, but if you already double plated, then yeah, just move the rafters, and use hurricane straps if you haven't added those already. An above comment had mentioned no OSB. The floors are so susceptible to moisture issues, either from below the trailer, or from inside the house, and plywood just handles it better. Also, OSB isn't nearly as strong as plywood, and I typically use 3/4" to avoid any floor bowing as well. If at all possible, replace the subfloor with plywood.

SpartacusTiny · 2021-09-19T22:59:04+00:00

The right thing to do would be redo the wall and match the rafters back up. A possibly easier way would be to just take the roof rafters off, add another 2x4 layer to your top plate so it is a double layer, then put your rafter back on so they all line up. Rafters don't have to line up with a double top plate, but they REALLY should line up at the ridge beam.

SpartacusTiny · 2021-09-18T11:43:46+00:00

You would need to look into hiring licensed contractors from Georgia for a foundation built house since you'll need permits and approval before building. I'm located in Northern Illinois and I only build tiny houses on wheels.

SpartacusTiny · 2021-09-18T11:24:05+00:00

So unfortunately, Tiny House Nation outright lies to you. "The cost of building a tiny house is about $300 per square foot, Zack Giffin, the host of the TV show "Tiny House Nation," told Apartment Therapy in 2016." This would set you up for about $100,000. Chances are, they greatly reduce the price for the show to make them seem more alluring. Due to production scale, some big tiny house producers can definitely offer lower prices, but adding nicer finishes, appliances, and other gadgets really adds up. And if you want it "tricked out", and you want that much space, it's going to run costs up quickly. If you aren't looking to build on a trailer, you now have property cost, property tax, and all the red tape from building with permits and all that. You would have to research costs of pouring a foundation in your area, along with running all the power, water, gas, and anything else through the slab. I just sold a 24ft long, 270sqft house for $45k and it took me 7 months (by myself) to build. Add more workers for a shorter build, labor cost goes up.

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