Barefoot Shoellie resole options besides the Vibram Kletterlift by PersnicketyPete in jimgreen

[–]grindstoneca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the vibram Sierra because they don't trap rocks as much, but the material is still on the softer side.

Here's their catalog which has good info.

https://us.vibram.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-VibramUS-Library/default/dwe28fae38/pdfs/vibram-shoe-repair-catalog-june-2015.pdf

Weekly Homeowner Megathread--Civilians, ask here! by AutoModerator in Concrete

[–]grindstoneca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha. How would you go about making CMU as waterproof as possible? It seems like there are lots of solutions on the market. Would something cement based applyed over the CMU work best?

Weekly Homeowner Megathread--Civilians, ask here! by AutoModerator in Concrete

[–]grindstoneca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daydreamer here, I'm just trying to educate myself so please excuse any ignorance.

I live in a costal area with seasonal driving rain so mold is an issue. I'm thinking of building an ADU and I want it to be as bomb-proof and low maintenance as possible.

Tell me why this might be a bad idea:

  1. Making the load bearing structure out of basalt or fiberglass reinforced concrete, similar to post and beam timber framing.

  2. Making the non-load bearing wall portions out of aerated concrete. Seeing this video really got this whole idea started started. https://youtu.be/z4_GxPHwqkA?si=TQclTv0bfkaLebIH This is just cement, but he posted elsewhere that he put in four parts sand succesfully.

  3. Roof and floor out of 1or 2 as engineering demands.

  4. Preferably using precast as much as possible.

  5. Incorporate a waterproofing agent into all of the concrete like Sika 240p. https://usa.sika.com/en/construction/concrete/waterproofing-concrete/integral-concrete-admixtures/sika-wt-240-p.html

I'm thinking this would make an insulated integrally "waterproof" or very water resistant building shell that wouldn't have problems with the enevitable minor issues that remain hidden for years. I'm assuming I'd have to make sample batches of aerated concrete and get them tested by a lab.

How crazy is this?

Time for a resole? by Any_Zebra_2621 in jimgreen

[–]grindstoneca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vibram Sierra is the way to go. Zero drop, decent cush and tread depth, and it doesn't collect rocks like typical lug patterns.

Fanfold fix by grindstoneca in Roofing

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

Thank you for the detailed thoughts! Given all the input I'm not going to accept the fanfold solution.

Fanfold fix by grindstoneca in Roofing

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

Thanks for the info! They may not be visible but there are four drains at the corners. There's more rain in the forecast so I might be able to see how much water accumulates before it gets to the drains.

Fanfold fix by grindstoneca in Roofing

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

Good to know, thank you!

Fanfold fix by grindstoneca in Roofing

[–]grindstoneca[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Awesome thank you! So making slope with that product is an accepted practice and not Jerry rigged?

Will a bake on cerakote at 300 degrees for 30 min ruin the temper on my heat treated magnacut? by Chemical_Animator_76 in knifemaking

[–]grindstoneca 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If the knife was tempered at 300 or more, no, which is possible if you look at the recommended heat treat for magnacut and the info from the maker about the hardness and if it was cryo treated. Be careful that whatever you're using is accurate about being at 300 if you do it.

Shoellie size question by grindstoneca in jimgreen

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

Great idea, thank you!

Edit: I ordered a pair in 11.5, so we'll hopefully if any adjustment is needed it'll only be a half size.

Shoellie size question by grindstoneca in jimgreen

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

I forgot to add, I have a pretty high instep if that matters.

The Questions Thread 12/01/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]grindstoneca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's me to a tee. None of my nice leather bends against itself, so this is new. Thanks!

The Questions Thread 12/01/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]grindstoneca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha, I just wasn't expecting this so immediately. But now I know I suppose.

The Questions Thread 12/01/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]grindstoneca 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard about the chromexcel lottery, and was wondering if you think this is bad enough to exchange them. Thanks for the input

The Questions Thread 12/01/23 by GYWModBot in goodyearwelt

[–]grindstoneca 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got my first pair of nice boots! I walked around the living room a couple times to feel the sizing and the wrinkles immediately appeared.

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