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venture

stickguy said:

I have an electric nail gun I got for finish nailing quarter round. Always wanted a compressor. Would never use it of course, but does not stop me from wanting one!

I hated the 12v units. way too slow, and either have to sit with car running or run down the battery. That is why I got the unit that plugs into the wall too.

My finish nail gun is battery. Nice and light.

tjc78

I have a finish nail gun too

snakeweasel

stickguy said:

I have an electric nail gun I got for finish nailing quarter round. Always wanted a compressor. Would never use it of course, but does not stop me from wanting one!

I hated the 12v units. way too slow, and either have to sit with car running or run down the battery. That is why I got the unit that plugs into the wall too.

If something requires a nail gun that's my clue to hire someone.

As for 12v units, I prefer them. Yes they take longer but usually putting in no more than 5 more PSI so it's really not that long. Plus wall outlets are not always available or convenient.

snakeweasel

tjc78 said:

I have a finish nail gun too

Ah yes Finland makes some nice products.

PF_Flyer

oldfarmer50 said:

I read yesterday that by 2021 Honda will only sell EVs in Europe. What combination of economics/regulations make that a viable business model?

Will be interesting to see if they back off that position.

imidazol97

Our local spray it yourself carwash (with two auto units on the end) has an air hose that's FREE. The end was messed up a few years back and I used it for air on the leSabre. The bad end pushed the pin on the internal valve inside the valve stem to the side. I ended up having to replace the shraeder valve os whatever that's called inside the valve stem. AND I completely pumped it back up at home with my handy dandy 12v unit. I ran it about 5 minutes at a time so it wouldn't overheat.

The Harbor Freight pumps are mean to adjusting the air and not as a long term pump, unless it's cooled down as I did.

driver100

So, now I need a little LED flashlight for taking Trixie out for last call at 9:30 p.m. I found a nice Everready one on Amazon. But, why do they sell one for a certain price, with 2 you get a bit of a savings, but if you buy 4 it costs more each than if you buy 2, 2 packs?
1-pack
$3.98
2-pack
$5.49

4-pack
$14.99
This happens with lots of things on Amazon.

driver100

ab348 said:

I have no idea what you guys are talking about now. Inflatables, vacuum pumps... I think I am in the wrong discussion.

You haven't lived if you don't know.

driver100

snakeweasel said:

stickguy said:

I have an electric nail gun I got for finish nailing quarter round. Always wanted a compressor. Would never use it of course, but does not stop me from wanting one!

I hated the 12v units. way too slow, and either have to sit with car running or run down the battery. That is why I got the unit that plugs into the wall too.

If something requires a nail gun that's my clue to hire someone.

As for 12v units, I prefer them. Yes they take longer but usually putting in no more than 5 more PSI so it's really not that long. Plus wall outlets are not always available or convenient.

That was my final conclusion too. I like the idea of a wall plug...but, since we are only talking 2 to 5 pounds at a time.....might as well go with what is most practical.

If you need an air gun....best to call "The Guy".

carnaught

I like how us folks here nickel and dime our purchases even though we can afford to pay more. We also like to aggressively pursue refunds on our purchases of small dollar items. Well, I’m one of you too, much to the dismay of Mrs. Carnaught. Maybe it’s a guy thing, maybe it’s why we’re financially fairly well-off.

venture

driver100 said:

snakeweasel said:

stickguy said:

I have an electric nail gun I got for finish nailing quarter round. Always wanted a compressor. Would never use it of course, but does not stop me from wanting one!

I hated the 12v units. way too slow, and either have to sit with car running or run down the battery. That is why I got the unit that plugs into the wall too.

If something requires a nail gun that's my clue to hire someone.

As for 12v units, I prefer them. Yes they take longer but usually putting in no more than 5 more PSI so it's really not that long. Plus wall outlets are not always available or convenient.

That was my final conclusion too. I like the idea of a wall plug...but, since we are only talking 2 to 5 pounds at a time.....might as well go with what is most practical.

If you need an air gun....best to call "The Guy".

Why would you call someone to do something you can do yourself?

abacomike

venture said:

driver100 said:

snakeweasel said:

stickguy said:

I have an electric nail gun I got for finish nailing quarter round. Always wanted a compressor. Would never use it of course, but does not stop me from wanting one!

I hated the 12v units. way too slow, and either have to sit with car running or run down the battery. That is why I got the unit that plugs into the wall too.

If something requires a nail gun that's my clue to hire someone.

As for 12v units, I prefer them. Yes they take longer but usually putting in no more than 5 more PSI so it's really not that long. Plus wall outlets are not always available or convenient.

That was my final conclusion too. I like the idea of a wall plug...but, since we are only talking 2 to 5 pounds at a time.....might as well go with what is most practical.

If you need an air gun....best to call "The Guy".

Why would you call someone to do something you can do yourself?

If I need something done, I always "call the guy!" 🤪

ab348

venture said:

Why would you call someone to do something you can do yourself?

Installing quarter-round is a PITA without a nail gun, most likely. Then you have all those pesky angle cuts you need to get right. Though I saw one of those home improvement shows where the guy was cutting the 45s on it with what looked like a pair of pruning shears, maybe it was PVC stuff. Not sure how you get accurate angles that way though. If you could glue it on instead of nailing it I might try that, though I distrust most glues. Over the years I have learned I am not great with most finish carpentry.

jmonroe1

tjc78 said:

I have a finish nail gun too

I have a couple of those but I don't think a carpenter that went into the trade within the last 20 years knows what those tools are. Carpenters today use nail guns, pneumatic or battery powered. Hell, even I have 3 air compressors and an assortment of nail guns, framing and finishing. I would not have even thought about helping Son #1 with his flip house if I didn't have those. If you have ever tried to "toe-nail" you know that can be tricky getting a good swing of the hammer when trying to work above your head. No problem with a nailer, just squeeze, bang, done.

Like I said, I have 3 compressors but more than likely only 2 now. Before we started the flip house, Son #1 said, "I guess I'm going to need my compressor for this job". I asked him when he got a compressor and he said, "the one I used when I finished my basement. You know, you helped me". I told him that was my compressor. He responded with, "yeah, I know but you don't need it because you have that big 5 HP 33 gallon job if you ever need something more than that little Harbor Freight thing you use for pumping up your tires. The one I have is only a 6 gallon 2 HP unit. Come to think of it, why don't I come over and borrow it since it has more capacity and you have a triple chuck on that thing so we won't have to connect and disconnect different nailers". If he thinks he is taking that big job back to his house when this flip job is done, HE'S NUTS. :@

jmonroe

tjc78

When I redid my kitchen, I borrowed my cousin's air compressor and nail guns. It did make all the finish work easier.

driver100

venture said:

driver100 said:

snakeweasel said:

stickguy said:

I have an electric nail gun I got for finish nailing quarter round. Always wanted a compressor. Would never use it of course, but does not stop me from wanting one!

I hated the 12v units. way too slow, and either have to sit with car running or run down the battery. That is why I got the unit that plugs into the wall too.

If something requires a nail gun that's my clue to hire someone.

As for 12v units, I prefer them. Yes they take longer but usually putting in no more than 5 more PSI so it's really not that long. Plus wall outlets are not always available or convenient.

That was my final conclusion too. I like the idea of a wall plug...but, since we are only talking 2 to 5 pounds at a time.....might as well go with what is most practical.

If you need an air gun....best to call "The Guy".

Why would you call someone to do something you can do yourself?

#1. Because I will mess it up and it will end up costing me even more.
#2. Because there are other things I would rather be doing...it isn't enjoyable for me.

driver100

carnaught said:

I like how us folks here nickel and dime our purchases even though we can afford to pay more. We also like to aggressively pursue refunds on our purchases of small dollar items. Well, I’m one of you too, much to the dismay of Mrs. Carnaught. Maybe it’s a guy thing, maybe it’s why we’re financially fairly well-off.

For me it is the principle of the matter. Believe me, for $3.50 I have to motivate myself to make the phone call, tell them my story, try to get a refund....the whole thing will cost me more in time and aggravation than it is worth. I meet a friend 3 times a year and he insists on meeting me at Starbucks, a coffee costs more than $3.50, I might just say the money got spent for one Starbucks coffee...which I almost never buy.

driver100

jmonroe1 said:

tjc78 said:

I have a finish nail gun too

I have a couple of those but I don't think a carpenter that went into the trade within the last 20 years knows what those tools are. Carpenters today use nail guns, pneumatic or battery powered. Hell, even I have 3 air compressors and an assortment of nail guns, framing and finishing. I would not have even thought about helping Son #1 with his flip house if I didn't have those. If you have ever tried to "toe-nail" you know that can be tricky getting a good swing of the hammer when trying to work above your head. No problem with a nailer, just squeeze, bang, done.

Like I said, I have 3 compressors but more than likely only 2 now. Before we started the flip house, Son #1 said, "I guess I'm going to need my compressor for this job". I asked him when he got a compressor and he said, "the one I used when I finished my basement. You know, you helped me". I told him that was my compressor. He responded with, "yeah, I know but you don't need it because you have that big 5 HP 33 gallon job if you ever need something more than that little Harbor Freight thing you use for pumping up your tires. The one I have is only a 6 gallon 2 HP unit. Come to think of it, why don't I come over and borrow it since it has more capacity and you have a triple chuck on that thing so we won't have to connect and disconnect different nailers". If he thinks he is taking that big job back to his house when this flip job is done, HE'S NUTS. :@

jmonroe

That's another thing....if you have all this equipment, and you know how to use it, you will be asked by other people to help with their stuff.

I save myself even more time and trouble by pleading ignorance.

stickguy

It’s like not being the only guy with a PU truck.

driver100

My neighbor here was telling me he had the best mechanic ever.....he knew what the problem was and he never found extra work to do, in fact would tell him not to bother doing some jobs.

The shop where this fellow worked closed down, so he went to a big new garage that was just opening up, applied as service manager.

They really liked his qualifications, told him he could have the job, but, they expect him to get 30% more business from each customer who came in.

He declined, didn't want that kind of pressure. I know where I won't be taking my car.

driver100

stickguy said:

It’s like not being the only guy with a PU truck.

We need all that bedroom furniture moved, call your friend with the PU truck.

jmonroe1

tjc78 said:

When I redid my kitchen, I borrowed my cousin's air compressor and nail guns. It did make all the finish work easier.

tjc78 said:

When I redid my kitchen, I borrowed my cousin's air compressor and nail guns. It did make all the finish work easier.

And I'm sure you were gentlemanly enough to return them. :@

jmonroe

jmonroe1

driver100 said:

jmonroe1 said:

tjc78 said:

I have a finish nail gun too

I have a couple of those but I don't think a carpenter that went into the trade within the last 20 years knows what those tools are. Carpenters today use nail guns, pneumatic or battery powered. Hell, even I have 3 air compressors and an assortment of nail guns, framing and finishing. I would not have even thought about helping Son #1 with his flip house if I didn't have those. If you have ever tried to "toe-nail" you know that can be tricky getting a good swing of the hammer when trying to work above your head. No problem with a nailer, just squeeze, bang, done.

Like I said, I have 3 compressors but more than likely only 2 now. Before we started the flip house, Son #1 said, "I guess I'm going to need my compressor for this job". I asked him when he got a compressor and he said, "the one I used when I finished my basement. You know, you helped me". I told him that was my compressor. He responded with, "yeah, I know but you don't need it because you have that big 5 HP 33 gallon job if you ever need something more than that little Harbor Freight thing you use for pumping up your tires. The one I have is only a 6 gallon 2 HP unit. Come to think of it, why don't I come over and borrow it since it has more capacity and you have a triple chuck on that thing so we won't have to connect and disconnect different nailers". If he thinks he is taking that big job back to his house when this flip job is done, HE'S NUTS. :@

jmonroe

That's another thing....if you have all this equipment, and you know how to use it, you will be asked by other people to help with their stuff.

I save myself even more time and trouble by pleading ignorance.

I know how to say, "NO" but it's a little different with your kids. Although I have to admit neither one of my son's have asked for much help over the last few years except Son #1 who asked for help, and lots of it, with his flip house. I think the worst part is seeing empty pegs on my peg board and not knowing which kid "borrowed" that tool. When I say something about that to Mrs. j she says, "I don't know why that bothers you. You haven't done anything around here for I don't know how long. All those tools do is pick up dust". I tell her everything is done around here and when I do a job it stays done. Then I get one of those looks that means if say anything more, laps around the dining room table will result. I ain't no dummy, ya know.

jmonroe

venture

ab348 said:

venture said:

Why would you call someone to do something you can do yourself?

Installing quarter-round is a PITA without a nail gun, most likely. Then you have all those pesky angle cuts you need to get right. Though I saw one of those home improvement shows where the guy was cutting the 45s on it with what looked like a pair of pruning shears, maybe it was PVC stuff. Not sure how you get accurate angles that way though. If you could glue it on instead of nailing it I might try that, though I distrust most glues. Over the years I have learned I am not great with most finish carpentry.

I do almost everything around the house...except roofing. It's heavy, dirty work. I've helped others with their roof in the past, but won't any more.

Moldings is one thing I am really good at. I don't know why.

I just finished replacing some gutter and downspouts and didn't cut myself once.

stickguy

I don’t go on the roof. And don’t like going as high up a ladder as the gutters (it’s a tall house)

ab348

There is a guy who magically appears from time to time in the neighborhood looking to do whatever chores you need to get done. I first encountered him maybe 15 years ago when he offered to clear my driveway of snow in the winter. That was prior to my first heart surgery and I needed help like that so I engaged him. He was actually pretty good, showed up early before I had to leave for work, and wasn't terribly expensive. Some years he had a truck with a plow or a snow blower but most of the time he did it by hand, sometimes with a helper. Hard worker. He said he was a roofer but that work went away in the winter. I later hired him and his son to put a new roof on my garage and they did a good job. He also did some siding work and similar kinds of repair jobs for other people in the area along with a list of snow clearing accounts. His situation always seemed tenuous, with lots of phone number changes and tales of upheaval in his home life. He was scraping out a living, not an easy one, but he seemed to be a decent guy. He would sometimes ask for advances or loans of small amounts which I really didn't mind if it kept him around.

Last year when winter arrived he didn't show up. I managed without him but it was a fairly benign winter. Never heard from him nor did anyone else who used him. A couple of months ago I was in the driveway and I hear his voice calling me. I look up and he is scooting down the street in a motorized wheelchair. Turns out the year before he fell off a roof and injured himself quite badly, was in the hospital for a while and then in a physical rehab center. I was concerned he had become a paraplegic but it turns out he got the chair through workers comp when he was in rehab and now used it to get around longer distances, but he was able to walk and was looking forward to getting back to work - no more roofing though. But I'll be surprised if he will be able to return to snow duty. I have bad luck with handymen and roofs - a former co-worker who retired and then became a renovator (did my kitchen reno some years back) had to give that up when he too fell off a roof. Scary.

driver100

Roofing is definitely a job for........The Guy.

snakeweasel

driver100 said:

stickguy said:

It’s like not being the only guy with a PU truck.

We need all that bedroom furniture moved, call your friend with the PU truck.

Or call your kids friend who works at a U-haul place.

snakeweasel

driver100 said:

So, now I need a little LED flashlight for taking Trixie out for last call at 9:30 p.m. I found a nice Everready one on Amazon. But, why do they sell one for a certain price, with 2 you get a bit of a savings, but if you buy 4 it costs more each than if you buy 2, 2 packs?
1-pack
$3.98
2-pack
$5.49

4-pack
$14.99
This happens with lots of things on Amazon.

Was at a big apple picking place a month ago. They were selling apple cider donuts for $5.99 a half dozen or $11.99 a dozen.

abacomike

Here it is, almost Halloween, and it was 90 degrees again today. That's the 15th day this month it's hit 90 or above. Hottest October in history (since they started recording temps in the late 1800's). There has to be some truth to the climate warming especially down here. Add the humidity and it's summer-like.

What's just as bad is our low temps - 81+ degrees was our low 13 days so far this month. Forecast is for 90+ degrees for the next 4 days. Yuck!

carnaught

@abacomike, depends where you live. DesMoines and Madison and I think, Kansas City, are in for some snow soon.

driver100

abacomike said:

Here it is, almost Halloween, and it was 90 degrees again today. That's the 15th day this month it's hit 90 or above. Hottest October in history (since they started recording temps in the late 1800's). There has to be some truth to the climate warming especially down here. Add the humidity and it's summer-like.

What's just as bad is our low temps - 81+ degrees was our low 13 days so far this month. Forecast is for 90+ degrees for the next 4 days. Yuck!

I am not a fan of this kind of heat, but, better than the alternative back home, highs of between 30 and 40!

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

Michigan Court Rules Tire Rotation Does Not Include Tightening Lug Nuts

Couple took their car into dealer....dealer did a tire rotation, front left wheel not tightened. Wheel came off.
They sued and initially won, $40k damages, $70K in legal fees.
Then judge overturned, said the work was done....tires were rotated, garage not responsible.

So, essentially, the judges ruled that a tire rotation does not include tightening the lug nuts. The only requirement is “remov[ing] the tires and replace them on different axles or sides of the vehicle.” It does not involve using a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts.

Basically, going forward, Michigan residents have two options. Either appeal the case and hope it heads to the State Supreme Court. Or, have the MVSRA clarified to include such details

FULL STORY

Does this make one bit of sense?

BTW...this happens a lot...good thing JMonroe always tightens his own lug nuts.

That’s nonsense.

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

jmonroe1 said:

imidazol97 said:

I bought Harbor Freight air pumps years ago to keep in the trunk of the car. They plug into the cigarette lights socket and have to be started before screwing the air tube onto the valve stem--the motor cannot operate the piston from a dead stop against the air pressure from the tire.

SEveral times I stopped when the leSabres had a low tire, usually from a small nail that seeped air and plugged in my handy dandy.

I have three in the little bags for carrying them sitting in the trunks. I use mine for raising the pressures when the cold temps hit like this week.

They have an inexpensive model that's mostly plastic for $10. It works.
I bought a higher price model with metal housings that has a ficticious list price of $35 now, but is often on sale and can be bought with a 20% off coupon that comes in email off the sale price.

The unit I bought is at the bottom in the picture of the cheaper version.
The unit is about the size of two fists side-by-side.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-150-psi-portable-inflator-63152.html

FWIW, I have every one of those air thingies shown on that linked page.

BTW, I don't like that $35 job because I don't like the screw-on fitting that attaches to the tire valve stem. The few times I needed more air while on the road, I used the cheapy yellow job with the quick connector.

jmonroe

Funny, sometimes cheap and simple work best. That is one reason I settled for the $25 one...it seemed to do what I want with less hassle.

It is supposed to arrive today, but I went to Circle K for air yesterday. Used my VISA to pay $1.75, the dial wouldn't go on air...went on Vacuum instead, vacuum started up, no hose on the vacuum anyway, so stood there. Next time I double checked, turned on air......started it, paid $1.75, and the vacuum came on.

The guy at the next air pump thing couldn't get his to work, he was calling the help number. I wrote the help number down.....deciding to try and get my $3.50 back. I think I will wait for my pump. You are lucky if the gas station pump works!

Just dispute it with your credit card company. Let them fight it out with the air scam company.

abacomike

carnaught said:

@abacomike, depends where you live. DesMoines and Madison and I think, Kansas City, are in for some snow soon.

Snow? What's that?🤪😜

oldfarmer50

venture said:

ab348 said:

venture said:

Why would you call someone to do something you can do yourself?

Installing quarter-round is a PITA without a nail gun, most likely. Then you have all those pesky angle cuts you need to get right. Though I saw one of those home improvement shows where the guy was cutting the 45s on it with what looked like a pair of pruning shears, maybe it was PVC stuff. Not sure how you get accurate angles that way though. If you could glue it on instead of nailing it I might try that, though I distrust most glues. Over the years I have learned I am not great with most finish carpentry.

I do almost everything around the house...except roofing. It's heavy, dirty work. I've helped others with their roof in the past, but won't any more.

Moldings is one thing I am really good at. I don't know why.

I just finished replacing some gutter and downspouts and didn't cut myself once.

Strangely, I’m good at roofing but bad at moldings.

sda

jmonroe1 said:

driver100 said:

jmonroe1 said:

tjc78 said:

I have a finish nail gun too

I have a couple of those but I don't think a carpenter that went into the trade within the last 20 years knows what those tools are. Carpenters today use nail guns, pneumatic or battery powered. Hell, even I have 3 air compressors and an assortment of nail guns, framing and finishing. I would not have even thought about helping Son #1 with his flip house if I didn't have those. If you have ever tried to "toe-nail" you know that can be tricky getting a good swing of the hammer when trying to work above your head. No problem with a nailer, just squeeze, bang, done.

Like I said, I have 3 compressors but more than likely only 2 now. Before we started the flip house, Son #1 said, "I guess I'm going to need my compressor for this job". I asked him when he got a compressor and he said, "the one I used when I finished my basement. You know, you helped me". I told him that was my compressor. He responded with, "yeah, I know but you don't need it because you have that big 5 HP 33 gallon job if you ever need something more than that little Harbor Freight thing you use for pumping up your tires. The one I have is only a 6 gallon 2 HP unit. Come to think of it, why don't I come over and borrow it since it has more capacity and you have a triple chuck on that thing so we won't have to connect and disconnect different nailers". If he thinks he is taking that big job back to his house when this flip job is done, HE'S NUTS. :@

jmonroe

That's another thing....if you have all this equipment, and you know how to use it, you will be asked by other people to help with their stuff.

I save myself even more time and trouble by pleading ignorance.

I know how to say, "NO" but it's a little different with your kids. Although I have to admit neither one of my son's have asked for much help over the last few years except Son #1 who asked for help, and lots of it, with his flip house. I think the worst part is seeing empty pegs on my peg board and not knowing which kid "borrowed" that tool. When I say something about that to Mrs. j she says, "I don't know why that bothers you. You haven't done anything around here for I don't know how long. All those tools do is pick up dust". I tell her everything is done around here and when I do a job it stays done. Then I get one of those looks that means if say anything more, laps around the dining room table will result. I ain't no dummy, ya know.

jmonroe

The laps would lessen if you buy her that new dining room suite.

venture

oldfarmer50 said:

venture said:

ab348 said:

venture said:

Why would you call someone to do something you can do yourself?

Installing quarter-round is a PITA without a nail gun, most likely. Then you have all those pesky angle cuts you need to get right. Though I saw one of those home improvement shows where the guy was cutting the 45s on it with what looked like a pair of pruning shears, maybe it was PVC stuff. Not sure how you get accurate angles that way though. If you could glue it on instead of nailing it I might try that, though I distrust most glues. Over the years I have learned I am not great with most finish carpentry.

I do almost everything around the house...except roofing. It's heavy, dirty work. I've helped others with their roof in the past, but won't any more.

Moldings is one thing I am really good at. I don't know why.

I just finished replacing some gutter and downspouts and didn't cut myself once.

Strangely, I’m good at roofing but bad at moldings.

Here's the crown molding in the kitchen after I remodeled it. It was a little tricky because it was an odd spring angle.

jmonroe1

ab348 said:

There is a guy who magically appears from time to time in the neighborhood looking to do whatever chores you need to get done. I first encountered him maybe 15 years ago when he offered to clear my driveway of snow in the winter. That was prior to my first heart surgery and I needed help like that so I engaged him. He was actually pretty good, showed up early before I had to leave for work, and wasn't terribly expensive. Some years he had a truck with a plow or a snow blower but most of the time he did it by hand, sometimes with a helper. Hard worker. He said he was a roofer but that work went away in the winter. I later hired him and his son to put a new roof on my garage and they did a good job. He also did some siding work and similar kinds of repair jobs for other people in the area along with a list of snow clearing accounts. His situation always seemed tenuous, with lots of phone number changes and tales of upheaval in his home life. He was scraping out a living, not an easy one, but he seemed to be a decent guy. He would sometimes ask for advances or loans of small amounts which I really didn't mind if it kept him around.

Last year when winter arrived he didn't show up. I managed without him but it was a fairly benign winter. Never heard from him nor did anyone else who used him. A couple of months ago I was in the driveway and I hear his voice calling me. I look up and he is scooting down the street in a motorized wheelchair. Turns out the year before he fell off a roof and injured himself quite badly, was in the hospital for a while and then in a physical rehab center. I was concerned he had become a paraplegic but it turns out he got the chair through workers comp when he was in rehab and now used it to get around longer distances, but he was able to walk and was looking forward to getting back to work - no more roofing though. But I'll be surprised if he will be able to return to snow duty. I have bad luck with handymen and roofs - a former co-worker who retired and then became a renovator (did my kitchen reno some years back) had to give that up when he too fell off a roof. Scary.

I think I mentioned this before but since the subject of roofs has come up again I'll repeat it. When we moved to SC in '92 we decided to build a house. I didn't really want to get into that but I found an unbelievably good builder. When it was time to have the roof put on he said, "of all the trades it takes to build a house, roofers are by far the craziest of all of them". When I asked him why he said, "there is something wrong with people who choose to work on the highest part of buildings". I never forgot what he said.

jmonroe

jmonroe1

sda said:

jmonroe1 said:

driver100 said:

jmonroe1 said:

tjc78 said:

I have a finish nail gun too

I have a couple of those but I don't think a carpenter that went into the trade within the last 20 years knows what those tools are. Carpenters today use nail guns, pneumatic or battery powered. Hell, even I have 3 air compressors and an assortment of nail guns, framing and finishing. I would not have even thought about helping Son #1 with his flip house if I didn't have those. If you have ever tried to "toe-nail" you know that can be tricky getting a good swing of the hammer when trying to work above your head. No problem with a nailer, just squeeze, bang, done.

Like I said, I have 3 compressors but more than likely only 2 now. Before we started the flip house, Son #1 said, "I guess I'm going to need my compressor for this job". I asked him when he got a compressor and he said, "the one I used when I finished my basement. You know, you helped me". I told him that was my compressor. He responded with, "yeah, I know but you don't need it because you have that big 5 HP 33 gallon job if you ever need something more than that little Harbor Freight thing you use for pumping up your tires. The one I have is only a 6 gallon 2 HP unit. Come to think of it, why don't I come over and borrow it since it has more capacity and you have a triple chuck on that thing so we won't have to connect and disconnect different nailers". If he thinks he is taking that big job back to his house when this flip job is done, HE'S NUTS. :@

jmonroe

That's another thing....if you have all this equipment, and you know how to use it, you will be asked by other people to help with their stuff.

I save myself even more time and trouble by pleading ignorance.

I know how to say, "NO" but it's a little different with your kids. Although I have to admit neither one of my son's have asked for much help over the last few years except Son #1 who asked for help, and lots of it, with his flip house. I think the worst part is seeing empty pegs on my peg board and not knowing which kid "borrowed" that tool. When I say something about that to Mrs. j she says, "I don't know why that bothers you. You haven't done anything around here for I don't know how long. All those tools do is pick up dust". I tell her everything is done around here and when I do a job it stays done. Then I get one of those looks that means if say anything more, laps around the dining room table will result. I ain't no dummy, ya know.

jmonroe

The laps would lessen if you buy her that new dining room suite.

Why do some of you guys in here insist on bringing up that subject? :@ I won that battle long ago but it took the help of her long time friend saying, "are you crazy, I always liked this set. If you don't want it I'll gladly take it". Regardless of that help, I'm still claiming victory.

jmonroe

snakeweasel

abacomike said:

Here it is, almost Halloween, and it was 90 degrees again today. That's the 15th day this month it's hit 90 or above. Hottest October in history (since they started recording temps in the late 1800's). There has to be some truth to the climate warming especially down here. Add the humidity and it's summer-like.

What's just as bad is our low temps - 81+ degrees was our low 13 days so far this month. Forecast is for 90+ degrees for the next 4 days. Yuck!

I'll trade you, we are supposed to get snow soon.

abacomike

snakeweasel said:

abacomike said:

Here it is, almost Halloween, and it was 90 degrees again today. That's the 15th day this month it's hit 90 or above. Hottest October in history (since they started recording temps in the late 1800's). There has to be some truth to the climate warming especially down here. Add the humidity and it's summer-like.

What's just as bad is our low temps - 81+ degrees was our low 13 days so far this month. Forecast is for 90+ degrees for the next 4 days. Yuck!

I'll trade you, we are supposed to get snow soon.

Is there a vaccine for that? They have vaccines for many things people get - snow vaccine - hmmmm! Beats shoveling the stuff! 🤪😜😛

explorerx4

Could have been great but didn't work out.
We are all still glad we went. Good bonding experience. Huh?

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

jmonroe1 said:

imidazol97 said:

I bought Harbor Freight air pumps years ago to keep in the trunk of the car. They plug into the cigarette lights socket and have to be started before screwing the air tube onto the valve stem--the motor cannot operate the piston from a dead stop against the air pressure from the tire.

SEveral times I stopped when the leSabres had a low tire, usually from a small nail that seeped air and plugged in my handy dandy.

I have three in the little bags for carrying them sitting in the trunks. I use mine for raising the pressures when the cold temps hit like this week.

They have an inexpensive model that's mostly plastic for $10. It works.
I bought a higher price model with metal housings that has a ficticious list price of $35 now, but is often on sale and can be bought with a 20% off coupon that comes in email off the sale price.

The unit I bought is at the bottom in the picture of the cheaper version.
The unit is about the size of two fists side-by-side.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-150-psi-portable-inflator-63152.html

FWIW, I have every one of those air thingies shown on that linked page.

BTW, I don't like that $35 job because I don't like the screw-on fitting that attaches to the tire valve stem. The few times I needed more air while on the road, I used the cheapy yellow job with the quick connector.

jmonroe

Funny, sometimes cheap and simple work best. That is one reason I settled for the $25 one...it seemed to do what I want with less hassle.

It is supposed to arrive today, but I went to Circle K for air yesterday. Used my VISA to pay $1.75, the dial wouldn't go on air...went on Vacuum instead, vacuum started up, no hose on the vacuum anyway, so stood there. Next time I double checked, turned on air......started it, paid $1.75, and the vacuum came on.

The guy at the next air pump thing couldn't get his to work, he was calling the help number. I wrote the help number down.....deciding to try and get my $3.50 back. I think I will wait for my pump. You are lucky if the gas station pump works!

Just dispute it with your credit card company. Let them fight it out with the air scam company.

The air scam company listed a phone number to call, and a location code. If I get enough energy I will call and see what I have to go through to get my $3.50. In my experience VISA doesn't cancel unless you can prove it is something you didn't request...they might not believe I didn't get my $3.50 worth of air.

snakeweasel

abacomike said:

snakeweasel said:

abacomike said:

Here it is, almost Halloween, and it was 90 degrees again today. That's the 15th day this month it's hit 90 or above. Hottest October in history (since they started recording temps in the late 1800's). There has to be some truth to the climate warming especially down here. Add the humidity and it's summer-like.

What's just as bad is our low temps - 81+ degrees was our low 13 days so far this month. Forecast is for 90+ degrees for the next 4 days. Yuck!

I'll trade you, we are supposed to get snow soon.

Is there a vaccine for that? They have vaccines for many things people get - snow vaccine - hmmmm! Beats shoveling the stuff! 🤪😜😛

There is a vaccine, it's called heat.

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

driver100 said:

jmonroe1 said:

imidazol97 said:

I bought Harbor Freight air pumps years ago to keep in the trunk of the car. They plug into the cigarette lights socket and have to be started before screwing the air tube onto the valve stem--the motor cannot operate the piston from a dead stop against the air pressure from the tire.

SEveral times I stopped when the leSabres had a low tire, usually from a small nail that seeped air and plugged in my handy dandy.

I have three in the little bags for carrying them sitting in the trunks. I use mine for raising the pressures when the cold temps hit like this week.

They have an inexpensive model that's mostly plastic for $10. It works.
I bought a higher price model with metal housings that has a ficticious list price of $35 now, but is often on sale and can be bought with a 20% off coupon that comes in email off the sale price.

The unit I bought is at the bottom in the picture of the cheaper version.
The unit is about the size of two fists side-by-side.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-150-psi-portable-inflator-63152.html

FWIW, I have every one of those air thingies shown on that linked page.

BTW, I don't like that $35 job because I don't like the screw-on fitting that attaches to the tire valve stem. The few times I needed more air while on the road, I used the cheapy yellow job with the quick connector.

jmonroe

Funny, sometimes cheap and simple work best. That is one reason I settled for the $25 one...it seemed to do what I want with less hassle.

It is supposed to arrive today, but I went to Circle K for air yesterday. Used my VISA to pay $1.75, the dial wouldn't go on air...went on Vacuum instead, vacuum started up, no hose on the vacuum anyway, so stood there. Next time I double checked, turned on air......started it, paid $1.75, and the vacuum came on.

The guy at the next air pump thing couldn't get his to work, he was calling the help number. I wrote the help number down.....deciding to try and get my $3.50 back. I think I will wait for my pump. You are lucky if the gas station pump works!

Just dispute it with your credit card company. Let them fight it out with the air scam company.

The air scam company listed a phone number to call, and a location code. If I get enough energy I will call and see what I have to go through to get my $3.50. In my experience VISA doesn't cancel unless you can prove it is something you didn't request...they might not believe I didn't get my $3.50 worth of air.

Any reputable company would credit your card. I can’t see your credit card not taking your word for it either. Unless you have a history of stealing air......😳

driver100

It is about 90F here every day into the forseeable future....I will see if I can round up enough energy to see what the air hose company says.

I think a better bet if I don't get results is to contact Circle K, they would probably be able to resolve the issue. My question is, is it worth an hour of my time to get back $3.50?

imidazol97

driver100 said:

The air scam company listed a phone number to call, and a location code. If I get enough energy I will call and see what I have to go through to get my $3.50. In my experience VISA doesn't cancel unless you can prove it is something you didn't request...they might not believe I didn't get my $3.50 worth of air.

I'd be surprised if the scammers putting out these money-makers don't have your time, use, and exactly what the machine didn't do for you tied to your credit card info. They probably have your hair color, residence addresses, income level, and phone number as well, but I'm just guessing on that. They will know you did NOT get air. They probably laugh because people try paying again when it wouldn't work the first time.

I hate those things. Our local fast market UDF put them in years back but customers could have the store turn them on for customers to use (via a wifi device). I never used one after they took that ability to not pay away.

I bought the little machines that do it for me.

BTW our local tire store chain will air up your tires for you. I don't even hear them verify that the person has purchased tires or had oil changes at this store. They just tell them to pull up to the first bay door, and a pleasant young man pulls out their air hose and airs their tires up. Occasionally there's a short wait because the air hose there is in use for the air gun taking off lug nuts or versa vicea.

stickguy

Just about any tire store will do that if you ask nicely. And the Mavis near me has a free pump right out front in the parking area. Can use that even when they are closed.

bwia

driver100 said:

nyccarguy said:

bwia said:

qbrozen said:

Giuliana is traditional? Never heard that name before that I can recall.

I'm on board with despising when standard names are spelled differently. Always makes me wonder why the parents hate the kid so much as to torture him/her for the rest of their life having to explain EVERY DAMNED TIME how to spell it. What's worse is that the younger generation has gotten to where they can't even pronounce normal names because they are expecting them to be different. There is actually a great skit about this very thing.

Unfortunately, I have one of those old-fashioned first names. I hardly use it, instead I use my last name which is easy peasy.

Mortimer?

I was just reading that had a big party at a pub in London England for anyone with the name Nigel. The owner of the pubs name was Nigel, and they got about 450 people to show up this year....should be bigger next year. There were no babies named Nigel this year in England.

Bwia, is your first name Nigel?

Don't laff, but its Eustace from a London Daily Telegraph comic strip named Useless Eustace. My father had to be one cruel fellow or he sniffed too much gun powder during WW II.