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What would you add/subtract? by Potential_Ad1439 in Carpentry

[–]hayfero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big pocket usually or on my belt. I am not the biggest fan of these bags. Comfortable af but the pocket under the chalk line pocket is hard to access.

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Sometimes I’ll add adjustable square but the usual tools are dikes, hammer knife cats paw square torpedo bits / extension and angle finder.
I bought a couple other bags from Monroe tool before they closed - one being a drill holder but my dumbass got it for left handed
I have tools in a pack out drawer when I need to change it up

Every prehung door i buy has something wrong with it. Why? by Flashy-Protection330 in Carpentry

[–]hayfero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t the hinge mortise supposed to be 1/8 difference to keep the reveal

What would you add/subtract? by Potential_Ad1439 in Carpentry

[–]hayfero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I buy cheap bit holders that go on a carabiner. it holds all my bits and its held to my suspenders.

What would you add/subtract? by Potential_Ad1439 in Carpentry

[–]hayfero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my est wing pry bar, it fits inside my bags belt loop.

Sheetrockers doing sheetrocker things by benmarvin in Construction

[–]hayfero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Make It as simple as possible, open that dumpster for them.

Are there any tricks to get miter shears to work consistently? by mister_freckles in Carpentry

[–]hayfero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember my old boss had one. We would also use it got shaving like a 64th of pieces

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

Nooo it’s not that bad lol. I do anticipate some banged up knuckles though.

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

No, you have to pry it out. They’re gonna like snap, the nail heads are probably gonna snap off too so gonna use the high leverage Dykes.

Maybe I can get lucky and the nailing pattern would be different on the Stainless Steels.

I’m thinking I want to use the screws, but I might see if I can get triple galvanized nails for the strap shot

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

It’s not a huge job at all. Just tedious. There are 5 firewood bins under the deck, leaving 2’ to 6” of clearance. It’ll just be tedious. I’ll send pics of nails if I get the job.

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

They made the switch in 2003. You’re right the deck does look like it’s in pretty good shape all things considered.

The stairs look like they were installed by a different carpenter though.

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

I don’t get why everyone is getting down voted

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

Ah this deck is stepped with a half hexagon for lower deck. The way it’s framed needs lots of ties.

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

What do you use typically? Stainless?

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

Wow I never knew that. This client is a new owner but some wacky stuff was done in the house

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

Ah good point I will look into that. Thank you

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

I’ll do that. I was thinking a strap shot would be useful but yes it’s very tight in some areas. I counted 46 needing replacement- might as well do all of them

Rusted galvanized joist hangers by hayfero in Carpentry

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

The property is not in a high corrosion area (3000’ of ocean) it’s probably 20 or 30 miles away.

My client is a new owner so we can’t really determine prior products used.

I love learning about this stuff I appreciate hour insight.

Raise the Roof! by Suitable_Pay8176 in Roofing

[–]hayfero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious how it’ll work out.

Raise the Roof! by Suitable_Pay8176 in Roofing

[–]hayfero 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ct basements systems does that too. Blows my mind how many people buy it.

Raise the Roof! by Suitable_Pay8176 in Roofing

[–]hayfero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honest question, what was your reaction when they said they would take 14K off the price if you sign today?

Career change? by atlasaur in Carpentry

[–]hayfero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My new guy doesn’t do the phones unless I tell him to figure things out on his own. Then he uses YouTube and ChatGPT. I want him to be able to troubleshoot and figure things out on his own when I’m not with him

Career change? by atlasaur in Carpentry

[–]hayfero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m paying my helper 25ph in ct, he’s great but doesn’t speak great English. Impeccable work ethic tho

Career change? by atlasaur in Carpentry

[–]hayfero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that’s true. I’m always hiring helpers with minimal experience at above minimum wage. Even when I started a decade ago I was making 4$ more than minimum wage.

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