That's pretty neat
Yeah,I've lived in the woods most all my life.............. It appears my Chrome is up to date.i'm surrounded by 20 acres of woods
surprised atty has not sounded the warning bell - the man is slacking:
Serious Chrome zero-day – Google says update “right this minute”
Every 4 weeks like clockwork!i'm off to get reggie's ears lowered - i told him nothing to worry about, uncle bear gets it done on a regular basis!
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It "Tool Talk Time" w/ @AttyPops . (Fear not, I'll stay in your lane, Atty.) ( )
Job to be done:
EASILY and EFFICIENTLY reset deck floor nails.
Have tried:
Plain old hammer. Results: LOTS of pounding which causes VERY little movement of the
nails, plus errant surrounding divots.
Hammer with a "nail set". Results: Bent nail sets and "shock" up through the hammer.
Nail set divots.
Thinking:
Some kind of pneumatic hammer. Searching turns up jackhammers and the like. MAYBE
that's what's needed, but I was thinking something that sends single whams at a time.
What should I be looking for to do the job? Hire it out? (By the time I rent, set things up,
work hastily within the rental time limit, take things apart and return the rental, maybe
just having some big hairy brute come out and do it would be best.) (Gonna be 63,
remember.)
)Job to be done:
EASILY and EFFICIENTLY reset deck floor nails.
Have tried:
Plain old hammer. Results: LOTS of pounding which causes VERY little movement of the
nails, plus errant surrounding divots.
Hammer with a "nail set". Results: Bent nail sets and "shock" up through the hammer.
Nail set divots.
Thinking:
Some kind of pneumatic hammer. Searching turns up jackhammers and the like. MAYBE
that's what's needed, but I was thinking something that sends single whams at a time.
What should I be looking for to do the job? Hire it out? (By the time I rent, set things up,
work hastily within the rental time limit, take things apart and return the rental, maybe
just having some big hairy brute come out and do it would be best.) (Gonna be 63,
remember.)
Wish I could help Bear but back in my flooring days I used a nailset. (Hardwood floor).
So far so good
a follow up appt today with surgeon.It "Tool Talk Time" w/ @AttyPops . (Fear not, I'll stay in your lane, Atty.) (
Job to be done:
EASILY and EFFICIENTLY reset deck floor nails.
Have tried:
Plain old hammer. Results: LOTS of pounding which causes VERY little movement of the
nails, plus errant surrounding divots.
Hammer with a "nail set". Results: Bent nail sets and "shock" up through the hammer.
Nail set divots.
Thinking:
Some kind of pneumatic hammer. Searching turns up jackhammers and the like. MAYBE
that's what's needed, but I was thinking something that sends single whams at a time.
What should I be looking for to do the job? Hire it out? (By the time I rent, set things up,
work hastily within the rental time limit, take things apart and return the rental, maybe
just having some big hairy brute come out and do it would be best.) (Gonna be 63,
remember.)
I would suggest removal of said nails and replace with decking screws. If later on said screws rise above deck height just screw them in a bit further.
Just my
!!! ***THAT*** !!! is a hire-it-out.I would suggest removal of said nails and replace with decking screws. If later on said screws rise above deck height just screw them in a bit further.
Just my
Short of replacing them, you don't have much choice...you have to drive them down...if you pull them and use "hidden fasteners" you'll have a deck full of holes.
So, the nail-set is the best way that I know of. You could see what styles they make, and/or use a dead-blow hammer if it's big enough, or some other hammer that doesn't transfer the impact to your hand.
If your nail-set bent, it was too small.
The biggest one I saw online so far was 3/32 point (but larger body)
IDK how big the heads are on your deck nails, but you could try a steel rod too, just wear eye protection in case it shatters. You really want a flat head on the set tool so you don't wreck the hammer.
So, the nail-set is the best way that I know of. You could see what styles they make, and/or use a dead-blow hammer if it's big enough, or some other hammer that doesn't transfer the impact to your hand.
If your nail-set bent, it was too small.
The biggest one I saw online so far was 3/32 point (but larger body)
IDK how big the heads are on your deck nails, but you could try a steel rod too, just wear eye protection in case it shatters. You really want a flat head on the set tool so you don't wreck the hammer.
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Spring is on the waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Going to be 50 next week (Wed). And lows above freezing.
Check it:
We'll just ignore that Saturday 10 days out, since it's probably wrong anyway (ask Bear). And Mondays don't count, because they're Mondays.
Going to be 50 next week (Wed). And lows above freezing.
Check it:
We'll just ignore that Saturday 10 days out, since it's probably wrong anyway (ask Bear). And Mondays don't count, because they're Mondays.
Which site do you use for weather?
I use(d) Intellicast for YEARS, but they were sucked up by Weather Underground.
...and their "Wundermap".
"Wunder". Map.
Makes me feel like I should be drinking beer from a stein served up by some
frau(lein?)named Heidi with her boobs shoved up to under her chin. While listening
to oom-pah music.
"Wunder".
( @tiburonfirst )
I use(d) Intellicast for YEARS, but they were sucked up by Weather Underground.
...and their "Wundermap".
"Wunder". Map.
Makes me feel like I should be drinking beer from a stein served up by some
frau(lein?)named Heidi with her boobs shoved up to under her chin. While listening
to oom-pah music.
"Wunder".
(
@tiburonfirst )
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I look at two main local TV stations, with experienced (local) meteorologists. Since MI weather is so weird.
They, in turn, use various "standard models" in their predictions, but sometimes they disagree with them. Supposedly by experience/instinct.
They, in turn, use various "standard models" in their predictions, but sometimes they disagree with them. Supposedly by experience/instinct.
i believe it was the other way around, bear(
wunderground was swallowed by intellicast .... sigh. they used to be really, really good before. i still use them but i'm no longer a supporting member.