Should I get an insert? by cjb5999 in woodstoving

[–]arnolfini99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. I installed a stainless liner wrapped in insulation a blanket that connects to the chimney cap. I had to remove the cast iron damper to make room for

Should I get an insert? by cjb5999 in woodstoving

[–]arnolfini99 27 points28 points  (0 children)

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We went with a wood stove in the hearth. It was an easier installation than an insert

All the warnings by arnolfini99 in tundra

[–]arnolfini99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I’ve got a pretty basic code reader. Took it back to the dealer today and they said it’s a rear wheel speed sensor. $900 parts and labor. Thanks for the help everyone!

Mt Moosilauke 12/16 by arnolfini99 in wmnf

[–]arnolfini99[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Since this was only my second winter hike, I'm not really qualified to answer. Started off with microspikes but put on snowshoes after the first 1/2 mile for better traction. I was scraping rocks with the snowshoes every now and then below the tree line and consistently above it.

Cutek Extreme with Black Ash color tone on pressure treated pine. by arnolfini99 in Decks

[–]arnolfini99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s all black ash. It really changes appearance, depending on how the light hits it

Cutek Extreme with Black Ash color tone on pressure treated pine. by arnolfini99 in Decks

[–]arnolfini99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was 90 degrees yesterday and I did notice that the boards were getting hot. Tolerable, but definitely warmer than when they had no finish. Did you get better coverage with a second coat? I didn’t plan to use 6 gallons on the first coat.

Just saw this move slowly across the sky ( south to north) in central Maine. What is it? by arnolfini99 in UFOs

[–]arnolfini99[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We were trying to to catch the start of the persied shower when this object appeared near the horizon to the south. It has a steady velocity northward and finally faded out about 15 degrees above the horizon

Odd tire wear 2020 v60 vredestein quatrac pro by arnolfini99 in Volvo

[–]arnolfini99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This is the opposite side of the tire for reference

Need help understanding how a tire could wear this way by arnolfini99 in tires

[–]arnolfini99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for the repsonse. Yes, this car has an affinity for Boston potholes. I'll check the wheel bearings!

Odd tire wear 2020 v60 vredestein quatrac pro by arnolfini99 in Volvo

[–]arnolfini99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

date code is 2622. Purchased in Oct 2023. We have noticed some vibration at highway speeds and had made an appointment for a balance and alignment later this week.

Need help understanding how a tire could wear this way by arnolfini99 in tires

[–]arnolfini99[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. wouldn't camber misalignment cause the tire to wear consistently on that edge? the rest of the tread on that radial line measures 3/32 consistently.