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Brandon-
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The Granite State.
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Feb 19, 2015 - 10:57am PT
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I'm building muscles moving snow and building an ulcer from the stress of no current projects or income.
Bring on spring!
If any east coasters need a hand, I'm available and travel. Heck, I'll be in Brooksville ME in a few weeks as it's the only project on the horizon.
$600/month just to heat my home is killing me!
Sorry, just venting.
Strong work, all!
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Roger Brown
climber
Oceano, California
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Feb 19, 2015 - 12:37pm PT
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Tuning forks for the 2015 bolt replacement season. 12 complete, half a dozen or so to go. No two are alike because I never seem to have a plan other than what size bolt it will be used for. All you guys in the regular group of us will be getting presents this season:-)
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WyoRockMan
climber
Flank of the Big Horns
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The unfinished basement is finally finished!
I did all the work solo, wiring, plumbing, tile, drywall, trim. 1,500 sq ft total. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, office, pantry and family room. Quite the learning experience. Happy that it is all done, sad to sell it soon though.
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Great looking work Wyo. Damn, that is a big safe! Hopefully you get to enjoy it a little before you sale it.
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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So here is a show me what you're failing to build. I'm in the process of finishing my step dad's Christmas present, a folding knife. You might say, damn what a great Christmas shopper, already doing gifts for Christmas. Reality, this is last year's gift.
The basic folder kit from Jantz.
The filing work was very easy on all but the blade. Maybe an hour for the gear pattern.
Cutting the scales. I used a lighter colored buckeye burl block. These blocks come stabilized(hardened) to avoid shrinking and splitting.
After drilling holes and countersink holes you screw on the scales for the first of many times and trace the rails.
Scales ready for band saw. I try to leave around a 1/4 inch for the belt sander.
Screw on scales and sand flush with the rails
Shaped to rails and ready for edge rounding.
Sandblast all parts for paint
Etch in your mark
Now this is my failure step. I chose a paint used on guns and gun parts, but sprayed it on in cold temps. After an hour and a half, I pulled them out and saw a painters worst nightmare. Bubbles.
Final sanding on scales was done while the paint bubbles where in process, using a belt sander and hand sanding.
Notice on the bolster the two stainless spots. F*#king bubbles. Lucky for me I had my dogs in the truck, so was able to kick each of them.
Now I need to sandblast the paint and reapply in warmer temps.
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telemon01
Trad climber
Montana
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Clearing snow for the next project, a 3000 square foot house on the edge of town
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Flip Flop
Trad climber
Truckee, CA
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Treez, you got custody problems?
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Flip Flop
Trad climber
Truckee, CA
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No not at all. It can be rough . Make sure that you have a sympathetic ear. It's not just uncool. It's f*#king traumatic. Don't take it lightly. It will f*#k you up. Keep the faith that it will get better but steel yourself for some big time pain and suffering.
Whatever you do. Be cool. Don't say a single stupid thing to that bitch. Don't front on her bf. Nothing. Cool dad is you. Cool as a maffukin cucumber. Gaming the system is your new full time job. Poker face. Quiet. Chill. Don't give up any custody rights. Insist to remain involved. Don't hate on the dingbat.
There are a bunch of support groups, children's rights, fathers rights, shared parenting, lots by area. 18 states are introducing shared parenting bills. The courts are really unconstitutional kangaroo courts, but don't mention it. If you don't have a lot of money then represent yourself. There will be losses but you can recover. The odds are seriously against you like 85-15 against.
Feel better? Probably not. I'll help you feel better next time. When you're on the edge. Seriously traumatic sh#t and little understanding for loving fathers. Kick ass. Now is when you really earn your "Dad".
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Very nice treez. Best of thoughts your way.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Quoting an old friend from here"Keep Looking Up",Treez.
Very good case ,as well.
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Way to channel the energy Treez
that is a very Zen case for a good'ol guitar
Stay positive!
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Finished. Well still got a couple more tweaks, but just about done. Like how the paint turned out, but probably stick with stainless on the next one.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Flank of the Big Horns
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I like the black with that handle. Beauty!
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Damn roger brown!
those are going to be put to good use..
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
extraordinaire
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Mar 12, 2015 - 09:30pm PT
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The knife turned out good.
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this just in
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Justin Ross from North Fork
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Mar 13, 2015 - 07:38am PT
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Thanks Biotch and Wyo.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Mar 13, 2015 - 12:24pm PT
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Spring is just around the corner!
This morning...
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Mar 13, 2015 - 12:28pm PT
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Nice Brandon!
I am building 60' x 33' rough cut cedar green house right now.
We are replacing a similar style green house as the one you are building.
6x6 center beams and all.
I will update with photos.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Mar 13, 2015 - 12:32pm PT
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Please do!
Climbing experience was invaluable today as I dragged the double roll of poly across the 90' ridge.
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