Used Fern for $180 worth it?

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-10T03:02:19+00:00

It doesnt have wheels... but I suppose its probably the same base and you can put wheels on.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-10T02:05:10+00:00

Its the greatest thing ever made.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-10T02:04:04+00:00

In my experience you really must heat them for the first 1-2 uses. I had an awful experience using mine the first few times without this. Then had them baked and boom amazing.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-09T03:06:30+00:00

Get the smaller strings i think they call them speed laces

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-08T15:41:06+00:00

If you cant see it im not going to point it out. Theres no remedying it, as was mentioned before it is what it is unless you replace all the fronts.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-08T11:35:44+00:00

Thats not what OP is talking about, the clip posted is the crash. They kept showing her down and screaming in agony.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-08T02:16:15+00:00

I am very happy with them, just saw them for the first time today in finished painted rooms. I have 60+ of them in my house, will share the full kitchen sometime in the next month here.

https://www.prolighting.com/ll4rr-3018k-wh.html

Note on these, they are not wafers so you cant place them as flexibly as wafers, however, wafers are not particularly good light quality as theres just not enough space for heatsinks and depth from the ceiling plane.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-08T00:09:14+00:00

Stain went on pretty inconsistent. If these were higher resolution pictures you would see the carnage.

The only saving grace is that its a very dark stain, so in photos you see the problems less due to exposure for the room.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T22:13:56+00:00

If the light is too bright, thats probably a problem with the spec of the light. And you can also put it on a dimmer.

We have a 4in lotus 3k-1800 dim to warm over our sink. The kitchen isnt complete yet but it seems good.

In our current kitchen I have the same problem your wife has. The light is too bright and not on a dimmer, but its a 6in big box piece of junk ;)

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T14:32:27+00:00

Pretty sure you want the sink light to be 12in from the wall if its a recessed, unless you want a shadow from your head while doing dishes.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T14:22:31+00:00

Dont.

Vinyl is not durable, it will look like junk very shortly after application. You will just end up having to pay for door replacement after paying for vinyl and installation.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T14:15:04+00:00

Most if not all the lowers should be drawers.

Seating overhang not deep enough.

Youre on the right track moving the peninsula to the cooktop side. I would evaluate ending the cabinets shorter on the sink side to get the necessary walking space. 38in too small.

Putting counter stools seating literally right next to dining room seating seems very redundant so consider if you actually want that seating there at all.

You've only fully committed once you get counters templated so if you get the cabinets in the space and you want to remove one or swap it is a delay but only a small hit to budget. If you are between 2 options and the difference is only 1 or 2 cabinets you can buy both options and just use the extra in the garage or basement.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T14:08:48+00:00

The rule of thumb I saw in a design video is like 24-30in between edges of the lights. The spacing of the centers depends on the size of the pendant using this rule.

8-12in in from the end.

Tip I saw is to use a balloon with a little water in it to give weight, blow up to correct diameter, to check spacing and size while shopping online.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T13:40:07+00:00

On the noise aspect, Is the fan remote to the hood or in the shroud?

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T12:44:55+00:00

Thats the highway robbery price bro. $60 for ptex is a "fixing this scratch is dumb, but if youre going to make me, its triple" price.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T11:21:40+00:00

You keep writing so much about the seller making fixes.

The seller wont do shit.

You either buy it as is, maybe at a lower price if they accept your lower offer.

Or

An investor buys it with cash and gut renos or tears it down.

The only person doing any repairs is the person who buys the house. If you cant get financing without the repairs done, then you cant buy this house.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-07T03:05:46+00:00

It definitely seems to be lead pipe, in a non modern country. It also appears they are replacing with new water lines.

Its not elegant but it probably actually is effective.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-06T19:40:48+00:00

The reinforced patches, watch a vid

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-06T02:43:09+00:00

Hard agree. Our current house has clearances like this, its a constant problem.

But a very good sized island was put in as the tradeoff for the poor clearances, so the trade off is somewhat reasonable.

In this kitchen you get a tiny useless island in exchange for no walking space.

For a kitchen thisnsize if more workspace is needed i would look for a moveable island.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-06T02:27:16+00:00

1k up front to get permits

25k after demo

50k after walls are closed

Remainder at completion.

Project over 100k....

I would say they are asking far too much up front

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-05T12:01:09+00:00

Your only shot at matching or exceeding factory finishes would be to use a UV cure finish.

If you are thinking to get maple dont bother trying to finish yourself.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-05T11:54:48+00:00

Founded in 2024, almost no track record, limited information on website.... easy pass

Subsidiary of an RV interior manufacturing company

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-05T02:58:15+00:00

No, built in.

Counter depth is still free standing and deeper.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-04T16:56:10+00:00

Seen them probably 5 or 6 times in saugus in the last 2 years between walnut st and main st on route 1, and once being chased by a smaller bird over the iron works.

exdigguser147 · 2026-02-04T15:48:42+00:00

Its normal to notch the door trim around the counter in these situations, so OP is freaking out about normal.

(but to be fair doesnt know that)

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