I don't know why I didn't post any pics yesterday.

Last weeks flooring and base trim in the living room.  This is butterscotch oak laminate flooring.

 

 

 

This weeks project is LVT in the dining area.  The wall repair was completed yesterday.  It was a change in the trim plans that required a bit of finesse just above the HVAC return.  In addition to the wall repair yesterday I put down the underlayment and staged a few boxes of flooring and all my tools.  I hope to hit it a lick today...

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 hours ago, FlGatorwood said:

And, we have high surf coming to town again. 

Steve, watching the weather this morning it looks like y'all may be in for another big hit from hurricane delta in a couple days.  I don't know if that's what you meant.  Be careful and safe down there my friend!

Cal, the flooring looks fantastic! The way you angled it sure is nice, too. What mil thickness is the flooring? 

Edited October 6, 20205 yr by Gene Howe

@Cal That room is Gorgeous!

Cal:

@Gene Howe - The laminate is 10mm, the vinyl is 5mm.

I got about 2/3 of the LVT down yesterday.  A lot of zig zagging around the kitchen island, stairs and coat closet.  Should have it all down by mid day today and move on to trim.

On 10/6/2020 at 8:05 AM, Gunny said:

I was able to set up sockets like I wan

I always turned every other socket upside down like I see you did.  Turning the 16th sockets and the odd number metric helped with picking the socket wanted.

5 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

I always turned every other socket upside down like I see you did.  Turning the 16th sockets and the odd number metric helped with picking the socket wanted.

Exactly. For metric I have 10, 12,14,17,19, and 21 upside-down. Makes it quick to pick what I need.  Swivel sockets now, not possible.

 

 

4 minutes ago, Gunny said:

Exactly. For metric I have 10, 12,14,17,19, and 21 upside-down. Makes it quick to pick what I need.  Swivel sockets now, not possible.

 

 

I was a forklift mechanic and didn't see much use of the metric tools.  They did come in strong after I was out of it.  The metric sockets you turn upside down are the most used sizes? 

1 hour ago, HandyDan said:

I was a forklift mechanic and didn't see much use of the metric tools.  They did come in strong after I was out of it.  The metric sockets you turn upside down are the most used sizes? 

For foreign cars yes. Domestic would be 10, 13,15,and 18.  With the odd ball 16.  Sometimes you find 15,16, and 18 on a single bracket on just one side. Crazy how they throw bolts at this stuff.

Been working on my pipe clamp storage.  This prototype seems to fit the bill. Designed for 6 clamps I jammed 9 on it last night for a severe load test.  My clamps have pads made that allow them to sit at same level. Makes storage a bit harder.  This is holder #1.  #2 is still in pieces waiting to assemble.

 

Neighbor dropped by as I was putting this together. Wanted to know where I come up with these ideas.  

 

Underside support for clamp holder.

 

Overkill?  Maybe.

 

23 hours ago, Gunny said:

Been working on my pipe clamp storage. 

 

Is that MDF Gunny?

31 minutes ago, Cal said:

 

Is that MDF Gunny?

Yes, edge banded with some pine.  Had some left over from a benchtop build for a friend.