What did you do today?

[zannej]

Highup, very interesting history on that area and the chain is very cool. I would say it may be more likely to have been used in logging than in shipping. Not sure why I think that. But who knows. Maybe it was for hauling logs off of ships. LOL.

Stayed up all night because my brain wouldn't let me sleep and I worked in sketchup on a design for my friend's kitchen. I opened an older file where I had done cabinets but it was before I knew about hitting an arrow key and typing in the measurement to make sure it locked to an axis and went to a specific distance and before I discovered the offset tool. Made the cabinet faces much easier. No longer had to measure from each corner and draw lines manually. I could use offset to make the doors 1" smaller than the frame, then draw lines to separate out doors from drawers and so forth. Then I could use offset again to get the stiles & rails. Push/Pull tool to add depth, etc. So one by one I got measurements from the old cabinets and rebuilt them and then selected all of the parts to save as a group. That way I could have each cabinet as it's own group to make it easier to move them around. I also learned about intersect model function so I could put a sink in a counter and it would let me cut out holes for it. After I rebuilt each cabinet (and the countertops) I moved them over the exact spot of the old ones and set them in place then hid them so I could delete the old ones. Then I downloaded some appliances & stuff from 3dwarehouse. Got a sink, faucet, side sprayer, dish rack, microwave, fridge, stove, etc. I built my own range hood since I didn't like the ones they had. Didn't add any light switches yet.

I built up the walls somewhat but I still need some exact measurements to get the walls and doorways right. Put in a floor (they don't have much in the way of patterns for floors though- I might have to download some or figure out how to make some). But it looks pretty cool. Friend said he loved it.

Unfortunately, he has to quarantine bc his gf's mom got Covid (and had symptoms while watching the baby). She was sick so friend's gf went and picked the baby up & then found out her mom has Covid. The mom has major heart issues and husband has end stage COPD. Not good chances for either of them. Also means baby was exposed and so was the gf. So she could have it now and she has some health issues. I'm worried my friend will get it. He survived it once earlier last year but that was before the blood clots and stroke. He's going to have to quarantine again and miss work. Not sure if the gf will be able to miss work though. She may lose her job. I know neither one of them want to be tested for Covid again.

What kind of dog and cat food do you guys use?

I use Purina Cat Chow. Been using that for 30+ years. I did get the special diet stuff for one of my elderly cats before she passed. I sometimes get Friskies canned food but haven't been giving them much of that since the prices went up and cans got smaller. I used to get the Purina Pro Plan treats for hairball. Got some for tooth care. And some for protein. Friend of mine has had cats that lived in to their 20s and she gave them the protein treats. I believe she has a cat that is about 23 now. I didn't see the treats available for awhile and also, my cat Itsy always found the treats-- could open cabinet doors to get to them and would eat them all. I also used to get Vetri-Lysine tubes (works sort of like a syringe) where I would put out a specified amount of the lysine paste with some sort of meat flavor and give it to my late cat Captain Fluffy. It helps with the feline herpes virus that causes eye gunk & stuffy noses. Also is good for their fur. I should probably start getting it again for Rupert. He has no teeth so he has a tougher time. I sometimes have to mash his food up and add a little water to it to make it easier for him to eat. But he loved the lysine stuff.

 

[highup]

Since today's job fell through I went home and lubed and polished my tool.
I've never taken a ratchet apart before. Not much in there but it's definitely good stuff. The brass brush in the drill along with a little bit of transmission fluid shined her right up. I didn't know if you greased these or oiled them. From internet searches I guess each manufacturer has their own preference but it looks like the smaller tools used oil because grease might stop them from functioning. My tool is a large one so I greased it.
The tool was $3, the grease was $8 and the brass brush for my drill was $6. I guess that means my tool is worth 50 bucks.
How often do you guys take apart your ratchets and grease them? Weekly, monthly or buy a new one?

 

[C.J.]

Since today's job fell through I went home and lubed and polished my tool.

Uhh…

 

[Mark Brown]

I typically lose them before they wear out so I don't know....

 

[highup]

Uhh…

I was competing with Alec Baldwin and his Schwetti Balls routine from SNL. My writer isn't as good as his.

 

[highup]

I typically lose them before they wear out so I don't know....

I'm not losing this one. It's as good as it was when it was new 60 or 70 years ago. I'm not used to having nice stuff like this.

 

[zannej]

Since my friend is in quarantine I bought groceries for them-- fortunately I had just bought diapers for the baby. Got them some rice, meat, veggies, fruit, water, etc. Need to get them some bread and lunchmeat but wasn't sure what kind they wanted (they forgot to ask for bread & the type of lunchmeat they wanted was not in stock). I need to go to Samsclub soon so I can grab them some bread, lunchmeat, and some vitamin C drink mix. Since I don't want to spend much time running around the store, I've decided I will order online and have them set my stuff up for curbside pickup. The heat really gets to me.

I found I can even order groceries. I can get the bread and everything we need.

I took screen shots of my diagrams of my friend's kitchen as it currently is (although it's a lot more cluttered)

The dishwasher he has doesn't look halfway as nice as this one, but I couldn't find a similar looking one no 3dwarehouse and I felt too lazy to draw one from scratch. If I get bored enough, I might. But I'll probably do a real-world project-- like finding my circular saw attachment and cutting a board to size to use to mount my new monitor. Old monitor will be set in a box for safe-keeping. I really need to get the miter saw out of he car port and take it to the workshop to see if it still works.

Compared to the concept with countertops (not the right color) and extra cabinets:

Countertops are probably going to be this rubberwood:

Current layout (there is a microwave on sitting diagonally at the corner of the L shaped counters & a lot more clutter- there is also a giant window behind the sink but right now it is covered with an ugly curtain and Reflectix:


Compared to the plan:


The dishwasher will need a casing built around it. I can use some cheap 1/4" plywood and some 1"x2" boards.


I'm probably boring people, but I haven't found an avenue to discuss my DIY/planning stuff with other people much. LOL.

 

[Mark Brown]

Thats looking really good mate. I gotta say, thats more work than I would put in. I am about to do my kitchen and I just use the Ikea kitchen planner LOL

 

[Tom Picciani]

What kind of dog and cat food do you guys use?

Bil Jacks Picky no more, chicken liver flavor dog food

 

[zannej]

I missed the part about dog food somehow...
The dogs eat Purina Beneful Incredibites (small bites). I think there are two flavors: chicken and beef. We get whatever is available.
Sometimes they want something different so we have Cesar small breed filet mignon.

 

[Floorist]

I missed the part about dog food somehow...
The dogs eat Purina Beneful Incredibites (small bites). I think there are two flavors: chicken and beef. We get whatever is available.
Sometimes they want something different so we have Cesar small breed filet mignon.

Our Bichon ate Beneful. She developed bladder stones. Our vet blamed the food.

 

[Floorist]

Are lumber prices coming down?

 

[Mark Brown]

Are lumber prices coming down?

Every day. I've been watching it like a hawk.
Over 10% in the past 36 hours

 

[Floorist]

I knew futures dropped 40%, just wondered if the actual prices would follow.

 

[Mark Brown]

home desperate has moved their 2x4 price from 10.59 to 5.88 here in the last 6 weeks. Its more or less following the percentage of the futures back down to 400.

 

[Floorist]

I need to replace the fascia on my garage. Can't wait much longer.

 

[Mark Brown]

You are looking at a other 6 weeks before prices stabilize me thinks. But I'm ok for now paying only half of the height pricing. It still gouges me that a 2x4 is more than 2.50 but I will survive.

 

[highup]

Are lumber prices coming down?

Just stopped at one of the lumber stores and it's 60 bucks for a sheet of half inch OSB. He said it's come down quite a bit recently. Half inch plywood was probably 20 bucks more. He said it was over 100 before the prices started falling.
Half inch particle board is less than 20 bucks.

 

[zannej]

Yikes. I saw that 1x2s and some 1/4" plywood sheets weren't so bad in price now. I'm hoping prices go down more. I want to buy some more lumber for stuff. I had a lazy day thought where I wanted to go to the local hardware store and find out if they would cut a 2x8 to size for me if I bought it there just so I wouldn't have to try to find a working saw (since my friend has mine) to cut it myself. The miter saw in the car port is rusted up (at least the blade is). Brother refused to help me move it and it was too heavy for me to move by myself (it is on a stand). I wish the power worked in that car port. I need to post pics and figure out what type/size blade it needs and hope it can be replaced and that it will still function).

Went to Walmart for my brother's RX and then to Samsclub to pick up online order. But they wouldn't do curbside pickup without their stupid app and I don't have the app. Not even sure which of the samsclub apps it's supposed to be. They also wouldn't let me order something that was in stock online bc they said it was "out of stock" so I had to go in there and get it. My brother suddenly decided he had to go to the bathroom so that left me to load 5 cases of water by myself. Then I couldn't find him afterward so I just checked out. Looked for him again but didn't see him so I decided f* it and went to the truck to load stuff up. Before that I stopped and asked an employee about my pickup order. They told me I would have to go outside for that and use the app. I said I didn't have the app and didn't have the login info even if I'd had the app so I couldn't use it. She asked my name and said she'd send someone out. My brother called on the phone after I finished loading everything in to the truck. I told him where I was parking (had to move to a pickup spot). Waited 10 minutes. Nothing. Called the store on the phone, got put on hold & redirected to nobody picking up the phone. Hung up. Called back. No one would pick up the phone. Wet up to the door to the unloading area and knocked. An employee asked what was going on and I explained I was there for curbside pickup, had given my info 15 min ago and they hadn't brought my stuff. Said I tried calling. She asked about the app. I told her I didn't have it and she said "how did you order without the app?" I explained that I used my computer as I had done in the past. She said things didn't work the same anymore and that I would have to go back inside. So, I had to go back in, find the employees in the area and tell them what was going on. Gave my name and they said they would bring it out. Waited 5 min- was getting impatient bc it was hot as hell and I was tired and having arrhythmia. I was about to go back in and cancel the order stating they never brought it out. Guy finally brought it out and I loaded it up and thanked him. He apologized for the delay.

Dropped some stuff off at friend's house and told him he needed to give the kitten medicine. Poor little baby had pus oozing out of his eyes. Friend forgot the kitten needed meds 2x a day.

Got home and cooked for mom. She was a bit crabby that I didn't get more Hungry Man meals (despite the fact that I told her TEN TIMES that they were out of stock). I was tempted to say "Asked and answered" the next time. LOL. But she calmed down when I showed her that I got her a little flatware case to hold a fork, knife, and spoon- with the aforementioned flatware in it. She is forever losing them and she can travel with them.

 

[highup]

Here's another shop, just a tiny bit more expensive.
Notice some of the plywood is CCX on summer CDX.
I was really surprised at the cost of OSB.
.....but I was surprised that particle board was so cheap in comparison.
I asked him about 2x4s and they were about $6. I asked him what's the highest I got and he said it was $13 and something.