1 hour ago, StaticLV2 said:

That retirement stuff sure looks like fun

It'll come fast enough, trust me. Not all its cracked up to be either. Doesn't pay as well nor do you ever get a day off

Quite an honor for her @kmealy. Excellent example demonstrating hard work academically pays back. Best fortune to her during the remainder of her HS year and as she transitions into her next stage of life.

10 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

@Artie

You'll need a set of keys.

Who you kidding? You know the new guy has to man the oars for his first year!

8 minutes ago, Artie said:

Who you kidding? You know the new guy has to man the oars for his first year!

 

 The keys are for the shackles. 

Followed SWMBO into town with the Stepsons Cobalt yesterday.

First thing he said was "You didn't put the hubcaps back on". 

I told him"I think you can handle that, I left them off to recheck the lug nuts" and handed him a lug wrench. 

Stepson drove the Cobalt to work yesterday, and made it back home. About 110 miles round trip. 

TPMS light came on about half way into town. 

Of course it wouldn't recognize the two tires/wheels we replaced with ones from the boneyard. 

Told him to have the TPMS sensors swapped from the original wheels. 

I've got access to a tire machine, but I've got other things to do. 

 

Bruce couldn't find the box of cutters for the sewer rodding machine so we're going to rent one and drive down into the heavier snow coming down towards the "Windy City" this morning.

Edited January 25, 20233 yr by Larry Buskirk

So the Free For All has been put in the hands of a known woodworking addict who has repeatedly refused rehab. Hmmm. Yep this is my kinda place ! Thanks Artie 😎

Paul

getting there. wiped down with mineral spirits, need more sanding discs.

36 minutes ago, DAB said:

getting there. wiped down with mineral spirits, need more sanding discs.

Very nice DAB. Like the pattern and contrast.

Back from just a little north of the "Windy City", the "Colonoscopy" was a success! 

14 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

Back from just a little north of the "Windy City", the "Colonoscopy" was a success! 

What about the drain? Get it going too?

3 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

What about the drain? Get it going too?

 

Yep, gave it a good dose of "Go Lightly" and watched the backup flow. 

Actually hit the first plug about 30' out, and the second just shy of 60' which put it out into the street main. 

6 hours ago, Masonsailor said:

So the Free For All has been put in the hands of a known woodworking addict who has repeatedly refused rehab. Hmmm. Yep this is my kinda place ! Thanks Artie 😎

Paul

US Smith’s got to stick together!

sanded, branded, finish applied (first of 3 planned).

 No rest for the wicked so they say. 

 Pilot must have got jealous, decided to tell me it's time for an oil change. 

 

 

 Today doesn't look so good it's snowing, tomorrow supposed to make it above freezing. 

@DAB, that's so thick it's could almost be called a chopping block. Great looking, well designed piece. 

3 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

@DAB, that's so thick it's could almost be called a chopping block. Great looking, well designed piece. 

 

the wider they get, the thicker i make them to reduce the chance of it bending and snapping.  this is 2" thick.

Edited January 26, 20233 yr by DAB

1 hour ago, DAB said:

 

the wider they get, the thicker i make them to reduce the chance of it bending and snapping.  this is 2" thick.

That sure is a nice looking cutting board.   Danl

4 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

@DAB, that's so thick it's could almost be called a chopping block. Great looking, well designed piece. 

 

the wider they get, the thicker i make them to reduce the chance of it bending and snapping.  this is 2" thick.

a fancy one i made years ago:

 

all book matched, 10 different woods.

That is outstanding, DAB.