You’re just the framer on this?

Those are nice rigs you have.

I didn’t know Harbour was making a Combo. I always thought Harbour was a “budget” truck body, but it’s good to know they are quality.

I priced out a Scelzi about 6 months ago, and it was about 15K, so they’re not cheap.

I’m currently driving a flatbed with a built-in crossover box behind the cab, with full length…[Read more]

That Scelzi Combo is my dream machine, but I’d put it on a Ram so I could have a Cummins and a manual. :thumbsup:

I would get mine with a roll top. That way I can carry a shop vac or air compressorout of the rain and locked up.

I’d get the top trays for plumbing and electrical supplies.

Don’t forget compartment lighting. You don’t think you…[Read more]

J Ponto is gone?

Site doesn’t look too active anymore. Is it fading out?

Can the Mods delete this crap?

If so, how do you flag a post?

I don’t even know who’s a Mod here these days.

Figured it out today.

The backing nut was on backwards. Don’t know why, I’ve never removed it, didn’t even know it came off.

Put it on right, and now it works.

Thanks for the help guys.

Doobie wrote:

Seven-Delta-FortyOne wrote:
After 6 1/2 months, I finally got the permit for the Wine Bar.

That seems ridculously long. What was the hold-up?

Evidently, they have only 2 people doing plan check and inspections in the City. One is in training. 😮

They ended up borrowing a part-time inspector from the County.

There’s a lot of…[Read more]

After 6 1/2 months, I finally got the permit for the Wine Bar. 😮

Unbelievable.

I did some of the work while I was waiting, buy still had to keep stuff open. Now I can really get rolling.

Fortunately, I have a really good inspector. He complained a little about the work being done before the permit was issued. I just said, don’t spend so…[Read more]

RossJonnes wrote:Thank you for your reply. Can you give me that link please

If you’re looking for information on a new tablesaw, why did you post in a 5 year old thread about birdhouses?

There is an entire section here about nothing but table saws.

RonW wrote:Nice looking work.
That is a big one for one man. I’m in the same boat working solo most all the time.

Thank you.

I did the block on that myself.

One reason I went with block is because of the scale. It’s easier to lay up a block foundation solo, rather than setting and bracing forms by yourself.

Price-wise, it was almost the s…[Read more]

I do.

I can save the client a lot of money and potential headaches, by getting involved early.

On that commercial remodel, I’ve done all the demo and framing, plumbing, electrical, low voltage/data, drywall, paint, tile, trim, fixtures.

Only thing I’m subbing is vinyl-plank flooring, and a couple roof penetrations.

Gets kind of crazy bouncing…[Read more]

I was looking at the edge, and it almost looks like a slab poured over a form or fill, like Warren mentioned.

Anything can be fixed, it just depends on how much you want to spend.

You could try an SLC, but you’d have to check with the manufacturer about durability for a walking surface at the thin layer you’ll be pouring.

Additionally, if there…[Read more]

….And this one is a little commercial remodel.

It’s going to be a wine bar.

I really enjoy commercial work. It’s more demanding, more regulations and such.

Unfortunately, I don’t get the chance to do a ton of it. Maybe that’ll change. 🙂

First pic is how it looked when I started.

When the kitchen is done, I’ll post some better before-and-after pics.

Kind of hard to see, the pics are all sideways.

Is that a solid concrete porch?

Every estimator I’ve ever known was one of the oldest guys in the company.

The only way to be a good estimator, is to have an extreme amount of knowledge and experience. And that takes time.

You’re not going to learn that going to school.

If your boss wants to put you into that role with no experience, that’s his business. Not something I would…[Read more]

I use Occi’s cordura bags for framing.

I got the one’s with the large single pouch on the rear. It’s great for holding strips of gun nails.

I got the Occidental suspenders that fit them. Love that set up.

I’ll try to post some pics of them.

I have a nice CLC setup for electrical.

DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:

HeritageWorkcraft wrote:
What do you look for in a premium tool belt?

I don’t use premium bags. I usually just get some CLCs on sale for 60 or 70 bucks. If I were going to get premium bags I get the Diamond Back bags. Everyone that has them loves them!!
https://toolbelts.com/

I almost bought Diamondbacks years ago, but I w…[Read more]

CB wrote:More than that… after the foundation is poured and the forms are removed, there is to be perforated drainpipe surrounding the perimeter at the inverted T, with the holes oriented downward, and with slope directed away from the building. The buried drain pipes are set in gravel, capped in gravel, and covered with a silt screen fabric p…

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DirtyWhiteBoy wrote:We always like to keep the water away from the edge of the house. Wet ground is a favorite place termites and the runoff water causes homes to become out of level.

Which is usually done with overhangs, proper grading, and downspouts.

I’d say probably less than 1,000th of 1% of homes are built with hardscape butting to the…[Read more]