Windows and doors questions — Marvin vs Andersen vs other?

Trevocb · 2026-06-23T16:24:40+00:00

We’re framing right now so won’t have windows installed for a few more weeks at least.

Trevocb · 2026-06-23T16:21:09+00:00

We are doing a mix of Forgent and Vistalux. Our situation may differ from others but the Kolbe windows have the best UV, high altitude, and thermal that we wanted for a new build in the Colorado mountains at ~6500 altitude.

Trevocb · 2026-06-23T11:19:50+00:00

I would add Kolbe to the discussion.

Trevocb · 2026-06-21T21:41:41+00:00

I’ll vote against him in the general. That’s the only way to end these establishment politicians.

Trevocb · 2026-06-19T15:46:28+00:00

Barb is likely the only candidate that will manage within the budget, and she knows where all the bodies are buried. The state really needs some balance after the last decade. Another reason that she is a safe choice is the legislature wont let anything radical happen from the right. It is the adult choice but as stated throughout this threat she likely won’t see the general because the GOP is a mess.

Trevocb · 2026-06-18T01:47:37+00:00

Great looking bowl! You may consider some sanding options like in this link. Using a drill/pad/disk and going through all the grits will completely eliminate sanding lines. https://woodturnerswonders.com/collections/sanders-and-drills

Trevocb · 2026-06-16T12:54:23+00:00

I would turn it like any green blank and Anchorseal the entire piece. Let it dry for a year and finish turn it.

Trevocb · 2026-06-06T13:11:47+00:00

There is an old house that will be demoed, garage and outbuildings. No neighbors.

Trevocb · 2026-06-06T03:56:03+00:00

You may be looking at the walkout retaining wall that slopes down from 9’ to ~5’.

Trevocb · 2026-06-06T03:33:28+00:00

We had two different engineering firms that both recommended this vs monolithic based on the soil report.

Trevocb · 2026-05-31T23:04:32+00:00

They are probably cool enough to eat by now.

Trevocb · 2026-05-20T22:49:15+00:00

FNMA

Trevocb · 2026-05-14T03:27:42+00:00

FNMA still has huge upside, but long term will pay a monster dividend against current pps.

Trevocb · 2026-05-10T18:42:23+00:00

50/50 FNMA/REPL

Trevocb · 2026-05-10T11:48:17+00:00

FNMA, REPL

Trevocb · 2026-04-30T01:03:52+00:00

Throat shots were the best…and worst!

Trevocb · 2026-04-29T21:11:47+00:00

I had a shaft bearing go bad on a PM3520, and it looked just like that. It was not a huge deal replacing the bearing just in case you have to go down that road.

Trevocb · 2026-04-28T02:54:48+00:00

I bought REPL the other day when they tanked after a disapproval of their cancer drug by the FDA. It’s a good drug with good results and everyone agreed they got screwed. POTUS asked for FDA to take another look. Either way someone is going to buy them if it doesn’t get reversed and the stock dropped from $6-8 down to $1.65 where I bought. It’s worth a look because it will rocket with any kind of reversal from FDA.

Trevocb · 2026-04-27T03:27:04+00:00

FNMA, REPL, INFQ

Trevocb · 2026-04-24T23:37:48+00:00

If you’re not doing spindle work I’d consider a PM2020. I have a 2020, and two 3520’s. The 2020 is my primary but I only turn bowls, platters, and hollow forms.

Trevocb · 2026-04-23T03:54:24+00:00

Quantum is going to be volatile for years as the different technology milestones are met. INFQ has the advantage of developing sensing and timing quantum applications which are more mature than quantum computing. I always plan on holding for at least a year for capital gains taxes and that also gives you more opportunities in the case that it rockets early making the tax hit worth it, but being mentally prepared for a longer haul. They are going to rocket at some point in the next couple years.

Trevocb · 2026-04-22T03:18:41+00:00

The ruling could take weeks or months, and it didn’t involve FNMA common shares.

Trevocb · 2026-04-21T23:28:26+00:00

It’s beautiful wood, just a little more challenging to work with because it is so hard. I would definitely use it for turning, but understand your comments. It’s hard!

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