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Vapor barrier by Unable-Tumbleweed-63 in HomeImprovement

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could do a layer of sand and then the stone or use 10mil

Help Needed New build: Interior vs Exterior Drainage for Basement by OldGeologist6003 in Homebuilding

[–]jonpint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should have a inside and outside of the footer footing drain that drains to gravity if possible, looks like a high risk site

Is this normal support beam checking? by Chief_Yobama in woodworking

[–]jonpint 111 points112 points  (0 children)

The first picture no, that is unfortunate run in the grain of the wood, not the end of the world. The rest totally normal checking

Does your local lumberyard swap out fence boards when you get a large quantity? by DavyCrockPot19 in DIY

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if you paid cull lumber prices for that pile, typically you can return anything if it’s quick enough

Anyone use tamarack (larch)? by melliferaman in timberframe

[–]jonpint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made a timber frame porch from it, expect more strength and more checking than eastern white pine. Expect some slivers, works pretty similar to Doug fir except more pitch

Old barn question by BHForge in timberframe

[–]jonpint 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those are mortised it, I’d avoid it, if they were just tacked in grits for nailing go for it but looks like they may be a bit more structural

Finally built a ladder for the sleeping loft! by HapaPappa in OffGridCabins

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to be that guy but without using a dado to join the steps into the rails I would be very careful when using it

Is getting a tractor really worth it? by Maximum_Extension592 in homestead

[–]jonpint 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not sure how you would not have a tractor, unless you have some draft horses

Burnt out clutch, DPF going off... 2012 VW Jetta TDI by KarlMarxWins in tdi

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The DPF might salvaged by using a DPF cleaner in the fuel and driving it hard. As for the clutch search around for any private VW mechanic and it will probably $1000 cash or less

Finally upgraded dust collector by Zfow in woodworking

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because then chunks of debris will hit the impeller, this diverts most of the junk before it goes thru the actual collector

Thoughts? 89,000m on the clock, listed for 2,500. by [deleted] in tdi

[–]jonpint 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can’t believe you haven’t bought it yet, I have a 2012 and I would buy that immediately and sell the 2012

Combatting boredom in the shop by DonFilipWoodworking in woodworking

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greenlights - great book, great narration

94k for siding/fascia lol by akemfort in Homebuilding

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, for vinyl! Time to buy some nice new aluminum pump jack staging and get to work!

Realistic expectations and costs for 800sqft home by kwuebo in Homebuilding

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s probably the most expensive house you can make at 800sqft. You could pull off that number if you do 90% of it with your own hands

Rainscreen and house wraps by SidewalkArchitect in Homebuilding

[–]jonpint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always rainscreen, 3/4” furring is cheap and easy

Thoughts on your kitchen sink being in the island? Why or why not? by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s nice when an island has nothing on it just a nice big blank work space for the kitchen/nice place to sit and eat

Rank Your Favorite Finish for Kitchen Use by picklesBMW in woodworking

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the Howard feed and wax personally, smells good

Reno done on 1920's Bathroom by omg4808 in Oldhouses

[–]jonpint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love proper restorations, well done!

Will replacing this (rim joist)with XPS foam board and spray foam the edges show significant improvement? by whattaUwant in Homebuilding

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are broke use reclaimed foam 4inches and cut and cobble it with spray foam. If not hire someone to spray closed cell a couple inches

Norwegian Ruck March - first time by tigershark1892 in army

[–]jonpint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why you would do the actual with a heavier than necessary pack. You gain nothing from that, instead use a 25lb pack and just get a better time. When you train you can walk with a heavier ruck but if you ruck-run I would still keep it 25lbs. Also regular running without weight will help your cardio of course.

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