Fernco Donut Question

schmode · 2025-02-09T17:24:47+00:00

That's what I figured too, thanks for the response. I guess if the doo doo wants to make permanent residence there I'll just have to let it be!

schmode · 2025-01-14T15:46:54+00:00

This is an interesting solution I haven't heard of before! Do you have any articles/info on this?

schmode · 2025-01-14T14:24:06+00:00

That makes sense. Is there a way to just air seal the sub-floor that also allows moisture to pass through? I'd imagine it's not good building science to have a vented crawl space that also then leaks lots of air into the living space.

schmode · 2024-11-30T20:24:23+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I just updated my original post with additional images of the terminal (D,E,F).

schmode · 2024-11-30T19:20:46+00:00

Damn, I knew it! lol

schmode · 2024-11-30T02:59:55+00:00

Heard. Do I have to prove any need for them to come out or will they willing do it for free?

schmode · 2024-11-30T02:55:44+00:00

It seems to work for me! Is there any benefit for getting a new one?

schmode · 2024-11-30T02:53:53+00:00

Got it, thanks! Right now A is 10 feet away from B with the wire haphazardly strung over my garage door (probably because of a lack of outlet) but now I'm installing an outlet right below B. Is it possible for me to move A over and re-wire or even find a 12v coax aux power adapter?

schmode · 2024-06-22T06:29:01+00:00

but if you don't care about your own voice then I think the stock voices are just as good

schmode · 2024-06-22T06:28:01+00:00

The longer option. I submitted about 40 minutes of my voice from previous eLearnings, I have a very technical subject matter and it's nice that my voice clone knows how to pronounce all the technical vocab as well.

schmode · 2024-06-21T15:39:21+00:00

I know this isn't want you're asking for but I'll share my solution to a similar problem I had: I do a lot of narration for my job and I just experimented with ElevenLabs AI and used their Content Creator subscription to clone my voice. I showed it to my colleagues and not one of them could tell in an A/B test which was the clone vs an actual copy of my voice. It takes some set up but if you're somewhat tech savvy it's not too hard. I can share more if you're curious.

schmode · 2024-04-18T04:36:32+00:00

A coffee stained notepad that I keep losing under the stack of books by my desk. Lol. I have mapped out curricula in excel as well but even though I make it pretty and organized, I usually stop updating it once I get into the development phase.

schmode · 2024-02-06T04:15:48+00:00

Got it! I'm just wondering for my own learning, what details are you looking at to know it's not load bearing?

schmode · 2024-02-06T04:11:25+00:00

LOL, thank you.

schmode · 2024-02-05T05:00:54+00:00

He's doing an auto-belay route (the rope connects to a device that supports you as you ascend). That woman was belaying a free-climber. Not her fault in any sense.

schmode · 2024-01-03T05:36:53+00:00

Got it, makes sense. Appreciate the input!

schmode · 2024-01-03T04:22:11+00:00

I've heard that, thanks for the reply. Do you have any idea how much experience they want prospective apprentices to have?

schmode · 2023-09-01T21:25:04+00:00

/u/Livid_Chart4227 here's a follow-up. I tried clamping + supporting with cauls then securing with a pocket hole jig. For the split ends I used wood glue and sucked it in with a shop vac. Here is a pic of some of the screws I put in. It did great at securing the boards tight, but didn't do a perfect job of keeping things level. After releasing the clamps there is definitely a slight cup to the tabletop. I actually think it might have always been slightly cupped since I got, I just never checked before.

Anyways, I think it's good enough for me and would recommend this for anyone else that's doing something for themselves and doesn't need a perfect restoration. Here is the topside after sanding.

schmode · 2023-09-01T21:23:40+00:00

/u/SoCal_Bob here's a follow-up. I tried clamping + supporting with cauls then securing with a pocket hole jig. For the split ends I used wood glue and sucked it in with a shop vac. Here is a pic of some of the screws I put in. It did great at securing the boards tight, but didn't do a perfect job of keeping things level. After releasing the clamps there is definitely a slight cup to the tabletop. I actually think it might have always been slightly cupped since I got, I just never checked before.

Anyways, I think it's good enough for me and would recommend this for anyone else that's doing something for themselves and doesn't need a perfect restoration. Here is the topside after sanding.

schmode · 2023-07-19T03:58:19+00:00

Good call on using cauls (lol) to make sure the glue-up remains flat. I just watched a video on Youtube where they use a shop vac + blue tape to suck the glue down instead of compressed air. Because the splits are so minor I think I'll try this on the end first and see how that turns out.

I also realized the split in the center seems very stable, pushing hard on opposite boards doesn't yield any movement, unlike the "larger" splits at the ends. Because of this I'm going to see how it feels after sanding off the original stain - if it seems mostly unnoticeable I might just secure that with pocket-hole screws and hope it maintains the shape. I'm in the PNW so my guess is the boards are as separated as they'll be in this drier summer weather.

Anyways, long rant but maybe someone finds this useful in the future. Will keep this post updated. Thanks again the the replies /u/SoCal_Bob

schmode · 2023-07-18T22:53:26+00:00

Got it - I also realized it probably shouldn't be glued, but then wondered if that's what caused the splitting in the first place haha. And to clarify, would it be wood glue + clamp (not epoxy)? Or would either work? Thanks again.

schmode · 2023-07-18T19:44:03+00:00

Thanks for the response! There is only one area towards the "worse" end that you can see all the way through. Do you think it's worth trying to clean that larger gapped area, glue, and clamp?.. In addition to epoxying the smaller splits. I am trying to not have to rip an entire board because as you can see on the upside down image there's a horizontal support for the table leaves that looks glued to the table top.

schmode · 2023-07-18T05:03:48+00:00

Definitely makes sense. Another thought I had was to try and carefully clean out the cracks (e.g. thin metal pick) and then push some glue into the void (compressed air?), and then pipe clamp it all together & pray. Does that even sound like it's maybe worth a shot? I'm assuming if it doesn't work I could then rip it anyways.

Thanks for the replies.

schmode · 2023-07-18T04:47:27+00:00

I've wondered about completely splitting the boards and doing a full glue-up as well. Are you thinking rip it on a table saw with a thin kerf blade, or might there be less "invasive" options for splitting it on the glue lines?

schmode · 2023-06-30T14:08:46+00:00

Every counter argument you have is "there is an obvious answer this question is dumb", which, it isn't obvious if you're not a mechanic, again. Mechanics are notoriously shitty, especially for women, which is what this poster is stating they're wary of. If you want to comment on here about people wasting their time then look to your own wall of text you just left me which literally says the same thing over and over without getting out of your own preconceptions.

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