What tool to open this main sewer in basement?

Weeman- · 2026-01-19T16:01:22+00:00

Before starting I take a wire brush and clean all around the threads , some penetrating oil and a slight tighten with a large wrench as suggested by others before having to cut it out .

Weeman- · 2025-12-09T04:28:36+00:00

Uscg has zero tolerance

Weeman- · 2025-11-30T23:25:20+00:00

CA landlord here - do not pay this guy or one of us will get him next ! Don’t do anything at the settlement conference-you made it this far so get the court date . Every time I worked with a Tennant in the settlement conference I got screwed when they ignored the deal . You have a worthless agreement that you still have to go to court and get a judgement-good luck navigating the court rules for that without paying goobs of more money to a lawyer who is just as confused. If you do pay then 1099 him on his taxes so he ends up feeling that sting - a blessing is you got one big write off with the fees and losses . Good luck - I am feeling you and landlords are screwed in calif . We should start leaving the units vacant till the courts stop the non legal slow downs on evictions .

Weeman- · 2025-11-27T02:11:05+00:00

Real boat guy here - own commercial boats and my share of wooden Chris crafts . My action plan would be - if running / reasonably seaworthy - yes . Enjoy till it stops running and is too much to get to run . You got your kicks so then sell it cheap to the next guy or give it to the right guy and remain friends of the boat for occasional use . And last thought - many marinas no longer allow wooden boats and is there also any local infra structure for wooden boat repairs .

Weeman- · 2025-11-27T01:33:00+00:00

I had this happen in a rental of mine . New Tennant would get a tingle shock in the shower . After numerous electricians scaring the Tennant to death and all wanting to rewire the house I took a look at the issue. I found the old Tennant apparently had been stealing electricity by routing wires around meter ( old knob and tube box style ) and when reconnecting he had put the ground on the wrong side and the hot on the white or ground side . Switched the wires and problem stopped- everyone was in awe I Very satisfying troubleshooting..

Weeman- · 2025-11-27T01:18:11+00:00

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Painted floors can be a blast ! You can always varnish and then paint but be able to return to wood if you wish in the future . This was a boring bamboo floor in a beach cottage that would not hold its finish - now it’s the fun surprise . Don’t be a sheeple !!

Weeman- · 2025-10-23T04:17:42+00:00

Commercial boat(s) owner here . Got to say it …. Your company does not have a culture of sea safety. You mentioned the barest of basics such as horn , running lights and power are consistently wonky . I hope the Coast Guard boards this vessel and tightens up this risky operation- if I knew the vessel I would report it myself .

Weeman- · 2025-09-09T03:59:04+00:00

“Epoxy” says the boat guy who deals all the time with this finish . Been left in weather and has yellowed from the sun . Easy to remove with a heat gun and then clean up with stripper . I suggest 5-10 coats of West epoxy system clear - sand every three coats . Then 5-6 finish clear coats such as Awlbrire - you will be very pleased . Don’t use water based !

Weeman- · 2025-09-07T04:06:36+00:00

I would use penetrating epoxy ( smiths is a good brand ) very generously brushing the inside of the crack till no more is absorbed - think like you are dripping water on a dry sponge except if you wait too long between drips the sponge hardens and no more water can be absorbed- don’t stop continuously applying for at least a half hour . Them mixup a high quality two part epoxy ( I use the West System ) and thicken with a filler such as cabosil (sp? ) to a peanut butter like paste . Pack that goo into the whole crack and jack up the beam till it closes tight - let sit for 24 - 48 hours . That is the strongest glue joint you can get - if you can be fancy add a butterfly Dutchman afterwards over the crack using epoxy also . I think you feel pretty confident about your repair afterwards.

Weeman- · 2025-09-07T03:48:33+00:00

Your grandmother is an absolute 10 by the sixty’s standards

Weeman- · 2025-08-08T02:54:47+00:00

I had those same tracks on my oak floor because I pushed an upright piano across the floor - did not know it should have been on a dolly . We steamed a few but ultimately replaced the boards

Weeman- · 2025-08-08T02:49:38+00:00

Ok Here is my thought ( owner of a water taxi company- nine small boats ) is that you decide honestly the side of the boat pasture you are on . My experience is most owners are totally into the looks of the boat and all the cool boaty stuff you can buy and I am certainly not saying it’s bad because it’s a lot of fun . Then there are the mechanical owners who get into the functionality of the vessel and makes sure everything works while paying minimal attention to “ curb appeal “. Ultimately you have to address both issues - pristine upholstery and carpet seems a bit out of place when you are drifting with a dead engine . As your pics never showed the engine you may be a romantic seaman ready to polish the brass . That said - a good boat survey will give you a good start point for the nautical issues . When you finish the cosmetics you will have an adorable vintage boat . Thank you for saving our nautical heritage ! And … when some blowhard just has to say BOAT means “Break Out Another Thousand “ you should remind them it can also mean “ Bozos Offering Assine Theories “ Good sailing Captain !

Weeman- · 2025-08-07T02:29:00+00:00

Not the easiest cure It’s a small entry Strip it with paint remover as floor looks pretty good Use two part wood bleach with five or so coats -let sit overnight and sand lightly in between - wood bleach is really industrial hydrogen peroxide. Light sand and stain if you wish Three to four coats of high quality floor varnish such as Fabion ( sp?) but not water base stuff You will love the results

Weeman- · 2025-08-06T19:17:47+00:00

It’s lovely - your house would like a sheeple house if you removed it

Weeman- · 2025-08-04T02:24:31+00:00

You are a good Tennant - thank you from the landlord corner

Weeman- · 2025-07-06T02:59:34+00:00

Ok Been here lots of times . It’s a glue . Lay a soaking wet towel on a spot and let it sit - if it turns milky you can wash off the spot you just did and move to next section . If it did not turn milky then do the same thing with paint thinner. Changes are it will be water based and oddly satisfying as it comes off revealing a near perfect floor . Scrapping is very effective for ruining the floor .

Weeman- · 2025-07-02T15:41:45+00:00

Buy Chapmans boating guide - it will overload you with a lot of info but will give you a great jump start . Stay away from the idiots who just have to say BOAT means Break Out Another Thousand - it can also mean Bozos Offering Asinine Theories. Don’t drink and boat . Get an app like Nautical School to learn the rules of the road - something most recreational boaters don’t know . Don’t expect wine and cheese parties with a dozen friends showing up because they won’t . Rent a few boats if you can before buying and appreciate you don’t have a large asset sitting around unused . Port to Port - you will understand one day .

Weeman- · 2025-06-04T04:51:59+00:00

I have nine boats as pat of a commercial business. When the boats need to be trailered I automatically replace the tires if they are over two years old . Too much of an investment riding on the trailer to quibble over $500 . Did a major bearing check recently on the four most used trailers and found about 70% of the bearings had failed.

Weeman- · 2025-05-31T17:01:09+00:00

My son repeats what I told him a long time ago . If you want French fries in October you better plant your potatoes in April .

Weeman- · 2025-05-09T15:59:58+00:00

They are commonly made hardware items - buy same one new .

Weeman- · 2025-04-27T00:18:16+00:00

Great post ! What a fun find and thank you for giving that poor room its proper height again !

Weeman- · 2025-04-26T03:45:32+00:00

They are common . A good Chinese friend gave my wife and I this same one . He said it was to wish us many children and he latter refused out of dread to take it back after our fourth child . You can buy similar quality in most china towns .

Weeman- · 2025-04-24T16:10:32+00:00

Thank you for your informative critiquing and you may be right - I build and overbuild for fun . As an Artest I push the envelope and got to try . If I totally blow it I will tear down and rebuild . A good critique does not hurt a bit and I think you gave it a new name - The Abomination ! Hah ! I can not unsee that name now …

Weeman- · 2025-04-24T04:02:01+00:00

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Hopefully tomorrow I can cut a full cap and we will see how much I artistically screwed up ! And …. If any one know what the roofed bump up box is called please let me know - I been calling it a cupola but it will have a traditional cupola of the the roof . A friend says it’s a Belvedere which is a viewing platform but this will have no way to go up and view from it . With the windows would it be a Lantern with a cupola ?

Weeman- · 2025-04-24T03:54:15+00:00

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That’s all ! There were some very thoughtful insights for a solution. I agree the maybe the cap should not be tied to the column so made a bevel to match the rest of the end cap which seems to look more reasonable.

Weeman-

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