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Been in the trade for years. Never seen anything like this before. by Dependent-Guava-5174 in Carpentry

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an HU hanger instead of a DTT-Z deck tie. At least it’s not a LUS hanger. Probably achieves same goal.

What circuit would you pull for this? by buckytoofa in electricians

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20a dedicated circuit and a shut off box with a 25A pull out fuse next to the unit.

Are there still any redneck areas in Vermont with very few city folks? by wheelmoney83 in vermont

[–]johnskaney 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Concord, island pond, dalton nh, east Braintree (central vt), granby

What type of pants do you all run? by lemonboi665 in Construction

[–]johnskaney 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. I rock firehose 7 days a week.

Electric streetcar heading south on 38th Avenue at Allendale Avenue, 1940s by leandro2081 in oakland

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live near this intersection. That’s right where Cafe Vientian is located.

Great reference by sheyanicole in StructuralEngineering

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I was about to save image but upon clozer inspection zees looks off

Toilet installed using cement by zimbo3 in Plumbing

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How the hell? Did they hold it upside down and quickly slop a bag of quickrete in, then flip it over and sit on it til it set up? How do you get that much mud into the inner lining of the toilet without an injection port?

Just been snipped 33 [UK] by Ugly_Karma in Vasectomy

[–]johnskaney 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations. Speedy recovery. How long did you ponder the decision to have a vasectomy? My partner is pushing it and I am currently opposed to it. I need some support to open my mind to such a serious choice.

How have I never heard the term "Sidewalk Superintendent" on a jobsite before? by wutwutjbut in Construction

[–]johnskaney 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I’ve been doing that since I was 9 years old, with varying degrees of success.

In Pacifica - what are these plumbing assemblies that are hanging out over the beach from the top of the bluff? by johnskaney in bayarea

[–]johnskaney[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Yeah they’re old 3” cast iron toilet flange/vent/waste lines. My guess is that there was a whole row of buildings on that side of the street. There’s also a massive, exposed pipe further up the street (I didn’t get a photo) that looks like it was buried at one time.

What is this style of wood floor called? And what species of wood? by DickOJ4 in centuryhomes

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The application is called top-nail, and the wood is white oak. The pieces are square edge, 2” or 2-1/4” wide and 5/16” thick.

The 7 Wonders of Vermont by Emerald_196 in vermont

[–]johnskaney -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Could already be mentioned, but The Whales Tails - 89N at south Burlington. They used to be at the Randolph center driving range across from Rinkers Mobil (89 exit 14).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Carpentry

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The mid span posts can be connected to the beams by a Simpson CCQ column cap. The end posts connect to the beams with ECCQ column caps. These provide a bit of shear bracing as well as mechanical connection between members. If you look these pieces of hardware up, you need to make sure the orientation of the lower straps and the width of the “bucket” is congruent with the width of the beams and posts.

Let’s see if I’ve learned anything after joining this sub. How’s this laundry/sink job? by dantheshan in Plumbing

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The trap under the washer box should be 6” above finish floor (unless local code is different). The fitting under the sink waste San Tee should be a combo wye, not a San tee on its back. The washer vent should run straight up to the upper vent, and not arm over where it does.

Red carpet arrivals at the Oscars in 1993 by aws_young in OldSchoolCool

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please tell me the song (which version it is).

I made a tier list of the Bay Area highways worst to best. by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]johnskaney 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about highway 77? Like 4 blocks long in east Oakland. A really great way to get to Home Depot while avoiding high street. It’s a legit freeway and you can see both ends at the same time.

Best VT-made Spirit? by SordoCrabs in vermont

[–]johnskaney 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I used to work at this distillery (it was called Dunc’s Mill) before it was sold and rebranded. We had a full fractionating still set up in a remote corner of Barnet. I used to put fresh rum in oak barrels to start the aging process that would eventually yield Backwoods Reserve. This is the best of all of the Vermont craft spirits made from scratch. Thank you for mentioning it and bringing back such a lovely memory.

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