DIY Construction Advice Thread

Now that we've got that settled, time to rub olive oil all over my bed sheets.

 

Shit I'll have to wear cleats next time.

 

How the hell do you pour gas out of a non-spill container without spilling it?

Every time I try to mix up some gas and oil...

 

I hate the no spill containers

 

I just take the nozzle off and pour. If I try to use the no-spill nozzle I end up wearing a quart.

 

Is there anywhere near Knoxville to buy used barn roofing? I have a shed I am building and roofing is freaking expensive when new.

 

Google reclaimed metal roofing

 

Which is going to be expensive as hell. You should be able to get new metal pretty cheap.

 

Replaced a worn and outdated toilet in master bathroom this week. Didn't check the rough in.

Ever removed 20"x9" of tile? I'm 90% certain that section of tile was holding the roof up. I couldn't break it with a sledge hammer.

I finally got it done, but we'll be re-tiling in the next two years...

 

Was it that old mesh underlayment?

 

Yup. I put in half inch Hardibacker and retiled and still gained an inch or more of space. But I cracked tile all across the wall.

 

There is not much that I hate more.

 

I want a job site table saw. I have an old craftsman, but it's seen its last board.

What's decent that is out there that isn't going to cost me a kidney?

Dewalt has one around $600, that folds up pretty well.

 

I have the dewalt and really like it.

 

I'm leaning toward it. The biggest thing is that I need it to be able to collect dust for 6 months out of the year, and still be reliable when I do have to use it.

 

I want a mitre saw. Dewalt a good bet for that as well?

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000ASB...e93d4b035bd8e59543177af6569e&sa-no-redirect=1

 

Spend an extra $100 and get a dual bevel slider.

https://m.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-12-in-15-Amp-Dual-Bevel-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Saw/1000145735

 

And get a good portable stand. Makes life much easier and fun.

 

I bought a Ryobi on sale one for 120 dollars that's been a good one for me.

 

Dewalts are good