Vicki's Melding of Art & Science - Page 5

BigAl07 · 10-01-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

The hose was left to see how close the propane company was to the actual line. I think he was taking after Bob & pluming the night before .

Poor bob gets ALL the credit!

Hey Jack that's a SWEET looking Garage you're building there. That will more than hold up your big Diesel truck

Seriously it looks good buddy. Wish I was closer I'd be there to help. I make a GREAT supervisor. I'm trained perfectly for a STATE job

Can't wait to see it progress.

Allen

AQTCJAK · 10-01-2007, 12:32 PM

Bob deserves alot of credit

Funny thing was I realize last night after it was dark & the streets around here rolled up I forgot teko nails for the joist hangeers. I guess that will be a project for today to get. I think I am going to do the cement work today & figure the walls.

AQTCJAK · 10-01-2007, 03:32 PM

So this am I did the thing I think I hate most in life mixing concrete. x12
here is the process & the end results now it is shower & the back doctor. Dr. Hank do you make house calls?

AQTCJAK · 10-01-2007, 03:34 PM

Now don't try this @ home serious injury can happen. Should be attempted only by those who are crazy or stuborn enough to DIY.

BigAl07 · 10-01-2007, 03:40 PM

Jack, when I mix fence post concrete I just mix it IN the hole. Pour the dry mix in ( have 2 people help) person #2 wets the mix and person #3 uses a stick to make sure there are no AIR pockets in the mix (causes weakness in mix) and so on. This way you can do many holes in a short period of time in an assembly line fashion. I've done MANY fence posts and deck posts like this.

Allen

Frankie · 10-02-2007, 05:56 AM

Actually BigAl you don't need to mix it at all. The best way I have found for post support is to just dump the cement mix into the hole dry and let the ground moisture do the soaking. This will create the hardest block also. It is a slow process, maybe two days at most and only good out doors unless you live in the low country like me.

BigAl07 · 10-02-2007, 07:59 AM

We've done that method too Frank. It works great if you aren't going to be "doing" anything with the post for a few days and that's how we always do mailboxes etc. But for fence posts and deck posts we usually need/want to do something with it within 24hrs that's when we do the "Assembly Line" method mentioned above and add water. I just HATE mixing it in a bucket/barrel/wheel barrow and then trying to maneuver it into a hole. We just dump, pour, agitate and go to the next.

Allen

AQTCJAK · 10-02-2007, 12:13 PM

My favorite method is to have someone else do it

Today I am going to cut the flooring, & prepar for the floor drain just incase of a incedent.

I do however would like some input. Should I use 2 layers plastic under my floor & insulate between them & vent or do you think that could be a potential problem & just leave it open. Remember the sump will sit directly on the floor in the room.

BigAl07 · 10-02-2007, 12:19 PM

Jack that's entirely up to you. Around here you can't double like that (potential for inadequate ventilation leading to mold issues) but I have heard of others doing that. I like the idea of it being insulated personally. If it's going to be exposed long term maybe you can look into a rigid foam insulation. It's like the blue or Pink foam you see at HD or Lowes but it can be had in much thicker sheets than that and for less money than just stacking a buch of sheets together. Here in the mountains we are required to have foam sheathing even under the slab so we have to be "creative" at times like this.

Allen

AQTCJAK · 10-02-2007, 02:23 PM

I will see what Vicki thinks maybe just 2 layers of plastic then if moisture does build up I can vent it.

Well today I cut the flooring here are a few pictures of it

BigAl07 · 10-02-2007, 02:40 PM

Is that 3/4" Advantech flooring?

Looking good buddy! What are you doing in here posting? Get back to work

Allen

BigAl07 · 10-02-2007, 02:41 PM

Clean out your INBOX buddy!! Don't make me call you!!

Allen

AQTCJAK · 10-02-2007, 09:28 PM

it is 3/4" OSB T&G. The box is empy again

Techno-Vicki · 10-02-2007, 09:36 PM

Honey, looking good!!!! You're awesome

BigAl07 · 10-02-2007, 09:58 PM

That really IS looking good Jack!

Hey since you're in the "Decking/Framing" mode wanna come over Saturday and help us build a new deck? Landlord decided we did so good as a "Team" last weekend we are gonna remove the decking boards on the existing 6'x12' deck, add another 8'x12' section and re-deck it all. Your superb skills will be needed

You know it really DOES look like you could park your TRUCK on it! Now we gotta get that floor insulated.

Allen

10-01-2007, 12:32 PM	#62 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,936 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science Bob deserves alot of credit Funny thing was I realize last night after it was dark & the streets around here rolled up I forgot teko nails for the joist hangeers. I guess that will be a project for today to get. I think I am going to do the cement work today & figure the walls. __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

10-01-2007, 03:40 PM	#65 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science Jack, when I mix fence post concrete I just mix it IN the hole. Pour the dry mix in ( have 2 people help) person #2 wets the mix and person #3 uses a stick to make sure there are no AIR pockets in the mix (causes weakness in mix) and so on. This way you can do many holes in a short period of time in an assembly line fashion. I've done MANY fence posts and deck posts like this. Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

10-02-2007, 05:56 AM	#66 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science Actually BigAl you don't need to mix it at all. The best way I have found for post support is to just dump the cement mix into the hole dry and let the ground moisture do the soaking. This will create the hardest block also. It is a slow process, maybe two days at most and only good out doors unless you live in the low country like me. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

10-02-2007, 07:59 AM	#67 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science We've done that method too Frank. It works great if you aren't going to be "doing" anything with the post for a few days and that's how we always do mailboxes etc. But for fence posts and deck posts we usually need/want to do something with it within 24hrs that's when we do the "Assembly Line" method mentioned above and add water. I just HATE mixing it in a bucket/barrel/wheel barrow and then trying to maneuver it into a hole. We just dump, pour, agitate and go to the next. Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

10-02-2007, 12:13 PM	#68 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,936 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science My favorite method is to have someone else do it Today I am going to cut the flooring, & prepar for the floor drain just incase of a incedent. I do however would like some input. Should I use 2 layers plastic under my floor & insulate between them & vent or do you think that could be a potential problem & just leave it open. Remember the sump will sit directly on the floor in the room. __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

10-02-2007, 12:19 PM	#69 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science Jack that's entirely up to you. Around here you can't double like that (potential for inadequate ventilation leading to mold issues) but I have heard of others doing that. I like the idea of it being insulated personally. If it's going to be exposed long term maybe you can look into a rigid foam insulation. It's like the blue or Pink foam you see at HD or Lowes but it can be had in much thicker sheets than that and for less money than just stacking a buch of sheets together. Here in the mountains we are required to have foam sheathing even under the slab so we have to be "creative" at times like this. Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

10-02-2007, 02:40 PM	#71 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science Is that 3/4" Advantech flooring? Looking good buddy! What are you doing in here posting? Get back to work Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

10-02-2007, 02:41 PM	#72 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science Clean out your INBOX buddy!! Don't make me call you!! Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

10-02-2007, 09:28 PM	#73 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,936 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science it is 3/4" OSB T&G. The box is empy again __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

10-02-2007, 09:36 PM	#74 (permalink)
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10-02-2007, 09:58 PM	#75 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Vicki's Melding of Art & Science That really IS looking good Jack! Hey since you're in the "Decking/Framing" mode wanna come over Saturday and help us build a new deck? Landlord decided we did so good as a "Team" last weekend we are gonna remove the decking boards on the existing 6'x12' deck, add another 8'x12' section and re-deck it all. Your superb skills will be needed You know it really DOES look like you could park your TRUCK on it! Now we gotta get that floor insulated. Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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