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Post by jamesp on Oct 5, 2022 13:57:24 GMT -5
We planted a conifer garden in the corner courtyard of the house last year. The heavy 12 inch steel pipe was used as a concrete form and is sloped to run rainwater around the end of the house. It also created a high step down so I was ordered to make a 2 step stair to get to the water tap and garden. Being that the pipe is 1/4 inch thick it is plenty strong enough to handle a cantilevered stair set welded to it. Having been given two tractor loads of pipe 25 years ago I use them as concrete forms around homes, barns and a cabin. In some cases the building posts are welded directly to the pipe. Or porch posts, or whatever other accessories needed around a building. Cantilevered support structure of 4 inch channel irons are welded in and first step completed, one more step down to go. 'Tardy' just reached management age of one year. She has no fear of welding operations.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2022 15:28:38 GMT -5
You and Mrs. Denise have some nice landscaping James!
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 5, 2022 15:42:31 GMT -5
Lookin' good James! When "Mama" said "Step to it!", I guess you took it literally!
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Post by jamesp on Oct 6, 2022 7:42:18 GMT -5
You and Mrs. Denise have some nice landscaping James! I was hoping she would let me plant grass instead of digging a bunch of 10 foot deep holes in super rocky soil. Thanks. It did turn out nice. The conifers love it there as it is a hot spot. She came back and planted hostas against my judgement and they don't like the heat. They cooked. It is not always prudent to be right.
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Post by jamesp on Oct 6, 2022 7:48:02 GMT -5
Lookin' good James! When "Mama" said "Step to it!", I guess you took it literally! The weldment was a breeze compared to digging holes in that concrete soil. "The house built on the rock." comes to mind. If you have even had to dig holes with a 5 foot pry bar... Whatever Mama wants, you know the game.
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 6, 2022 8:12:47 GMT -5
Lookin' good James! When "Mama" said "Step to it!", I guess you took it literally! The weldment was a breeze compared to digging holes in that concrete soil. "The house built on the rock." comes to mind. If you have even had to dig holes with a 5 foot pry bar... Whatever Mama wants, you know the game. Here on our property, we have about 10" of topsoil...followed by about 2 foot of "clay"...followed by rock. Yeah...I know what it's like digging in concrete soil! LOL - However, I will say I haven't done it shortly after having a dislocated shoulder! Good thing you had your four-legged "supervisor" there helping out! LOL Oh yeah...if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!!
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Post by jamesp on Oct 6, 2022 8:38:52 GMT -5
What is it with old men and their shoulders jasoninsd. Did you know that half of men over 50 have torn supraspinatus tendons and don't know it. If you are dislocating you almost have certainly torn that one. Healing time after surgery is 5 to 6 months. Not many can afford to be inactive that long. It is a pleasure to dig in clay - when sitting on a backhoe
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 6, 2022 8:47:05 GMT -5
What is it with old men and their shoulders jasoninsd . Did you know that half of men over 50 have torn supraspinatus tendons and don't know it. If you are dislocating you almost have certainly torn that one. Healing time after surgery is 5 to 6 months. Not many can afford to be inactive that long. It is a pleasure to dig in clay - when sitting on a backhoe Backhoe!?!? That's almost cheating! Kidding...work smarter, not harder, right?!! - I had to use an auger to dig the post-holes for my fence. There would have been NO way I could have done it by hand...it would have taken 7 years! LOL I know I've got jacked up shoulders. My left one especially...but that's because I played a TON of golf years ago. The stress it put on my rotator cuff did some long-term damage. I sleep with my left arm under the pillow...and unless I have it positioned just right, the pain is "noticeable"! LOL They ain't kidding when they say "If you're gonna play, you're gonna PAY!" LOL *Whoever the heck "they" are!! LOL
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Post by jamesp on Oct 6, 2022 9:07:01 GMT -5
What is it with old men and their shoulders jasoninsd . Did you know that half of men over 50 have torn supraspinatus tendons and don't know it. If you are dislocating you almost have certainly torn that one. Healing time after surgery is 5 to 6 months. Not many can afford to be inactive that long. It is a pleasure to dig in clay - when sitting on a backhoe Backhoe!?!? That's almost cheating! Kidding...work smarter, not harder, right?!! - I had to use an auger to dig the post-holes for my fence. There would have been NO way I could have done it by hand...it would have taken 7 years! LOL I know I've got jacked up shoulders. My left one especially...but that's because I played a TON of golf years ago. The stress it put on my rotator cuff did some long-term damage. I sleep with my left arm under the pillow...and unless I have it positioned just right, the pain is "noticeable"! LOL They ain't kidding when they say "If you're gonna play, you're gonna PAY!" LOL *Whoever the heck "they" are!! LOL Yea, sleeping is the real shoulder challenge. There is a pillow designed for people with bad shoulders. It works ok, has a hole in it for your shoulder to go into. Anyway, you lose sleep and the problem increases. grrr Post hole diggers is a quick route to shoulder damage. Nothing to it when young, but beware when getting age on you. Augers rule ! My elderly neighbor and his 75 year old helper fenced 40 acres in 3 days. The used a bulldozer loader bucket to push the posts in. They had it figured. The love of hydraulics ! Another sign of shoulder damage is when it is constantly snap-crackle-popping and sounds like a rotary tumbler when raising arm. Inability to make fast movements...Most pulling exercises using weight machines are great for strengthening shoulders safely. Pull ups for instance.
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Post by HankRocks on Oct 6, 2022 9:22:30 GMT -5
Backhoe!?!? That's almost cheating! Kidding...work smarter, not harder, right?!! - I had to use an auger to dig the post-holes for my fence. There would have been NO way I could have done it by hand...it would have taken 7 years! LOL I know I've got jacked up shoulders. My left one especially...but that's because I played a TON of golf years ago. The stress it put on my rotator cuff did some long-term damage. I sleep with my left arm under the pillow...and unless I have it positioned just right, the pain is "noticeable"! LOL They ain't kidding when they say "If you're gonna play, you're gonna PAY!" LOL *Whoever the heck "they" are!! LOL Yea, sleeping is the real shoulder challenge. There is a pillow designed for people with bad shoulders. It works ok, has a hole in it for your shoulder to go into. Anyway, you lose sleep and the problem increases. grrr Post hole diggers is a quick route to shoulder damage. Nothing to it when young, but beware when getting age on you. Augers rule ! My elderly neighbor and his 75 year old helper fenced 40 acres in 3 days. The used a bulldozer loader bucket to push the posts in. They had it figured. The love of hydraulics ! Another sign of shoulder damage is when it is constantly snap-crackle-popping and sounds like a rotary tumbler when raising arm. Inability to make fast movements...Most pulling exercises using weight machines are great for strengthening shoulders safely. Pull ups for instance. You old-timers keep talking, I am making a list of the issues I should be looking for when I get old I just can't remember where I put the previous list!!
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Post by mohs on Oct 6, 2022 9:58:28 GMT -5
hurts when we laugh to
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Post by jamesp on Oct 6, 2022 10:24:02 GMT -5
What did you say Hank HankRocks(forgot your hyperlink) You mentioned a list - of what issues ? What were we talking about ? Don't laugh mohs ! You'll bust a rib and wet yourself. Ever notice how every cut you had in your entire life is visible in this thin skin we inherit ? The list goes on and on.
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 6, 2022 12:46:32 GMT -5
What did you say Hank HankRocks (forgot your hyperlink) You mentioned a list - of what issues ? What were we talking about ? Don't laugh mohs ! You'll bust a rib and wet yourself. Ever notice how every cut you had in your entire life is visible in this thin skin we inherit ? The list goes on and on. I have noticed now when I get a cut on the back of my hand (thinner skinned now), it seems to bleed like a stuck pig!! That's new! LOL
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Post by jamesp on Oct 6, 2022 13:12:52 GMT -5
What did you say Hank HankRocks (forgot your hyperlink) You mentioned a list - of what issues ? What were we talking about ? Don't laugh mohs ! You'll bust a rib and wet yourself. Ever notice how every cut you had in your entire life is visible in this thin skin we inherit ? The list goes on and on. I have noticed now when I get a cut on the back of my hand (thinner skinned now), it seems to bleed like a stuck pig!! That's new! LOL Yep, used to have naugahyde, where'd that go ? And blood as thin as whiskey, grrr. Speaking of tasks, today is load and ship day. I palletize them, wife loads with the little forklift. Busy season upon us.
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 6, 2022 13:24:46 GMT -5
I have noticed now when I get a cut on the back of my hand (thinner skinned now), it seems to bleed like a stuck pig!! That's new! LOL Yep, used to have naugahyde, where'd that go ? And blood as thin as whiskey, grrr. Speaking of tasks, today is load and ship day. I palletize them, wife loads with the little forklift. Busy season upon us. From clear up here in South Dakota I can hear the sound that trailer is making! CHA-CHING! LOL
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Post by mohs on Oct 6, 2022 13:25:55 GMT -5
when I did seasonal employment pickn&grin'n at Amazon my thin skin left arm got that nasty discoloration deal happens easily anyway the Chumps at Amazon would fire ya for that certainly didn't want to get canned that way so I had to wear an arm brace like an Ace bandage that wasn't a problem and probably wise now all the time always heard that growing old sucks seen enough to know the whirlpool is soon or I kind of hope because watching my parent who lived a long well cared for life was deceptive I don't have the care nor the resources to amble that far but I'm not in control of my healthy genes what a problem to have huh see yaa all in the next & don't be late as the rock gods beckon keep on! mohsest
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Post by jamesp on Oct 7, 2022 5:35:36 GMT -5
We discussed a way to have no fear walking thru the valley of the shadow Sir mohs.
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Post by jamesp on Oct 7, 2022 6:06:20 GMT -5
They don't bounce on the homemade 8 carrier trailer jasoninsd. But they do bounce on the factory made trailer in front. Not sure why but that's the way it is. Interesting, after welding up the 8 carrier I took it to the industrial district and had it standard triple dip galvanized(zinc). So the frame weighed 1400 pounds, the cost to galvanize was the minimum charge of like $300/ton. Finished weight after triple dip was near 1600 pounds. So they coated it with 200 pounds of zinc ! That galvanizing operation has the biggest tanks(like 50' long) in the SE US, they can dip whole tractor trailers and cell tower sections. All's good till you need to weld something to it. The zinc has to be removed to weld any addendums. Well, try grinding that zinc off and it instantly fills up you grinding wheels as if rubber. It would be like you making a cab out of taffy Oops, just got notice of a damaged fire pit shipment in NY city. Them folks... This will be hell(I could hammer the damage and straighten it in 2 minutes). Sounds like a young lady, I understand. I presented the1st option(figured there might be a man around the house) did not go so well, $200 refund and hammer it out yourself...: customer: "I’m becoming concerned that you are not answering my request. You sent me a huge expensive warped and broken item…. I am not strong enough move this item, let alone turn it on its side and hammer it. I will need to hire someone to help me, as I already mentioned . I am trying not to cause a huge issue as I know mistakes happen, however the truth is that it doesn’t matter what I do or do not do, it’s bad business to ship people massively bent and compromised items . I expect you to do your part to make up for this and not just suggest how I can fix your mistake. Thank you." The freight co. can pick it up and I will give her a full refund or send her another unit. She said it was a big job moving it to her back yard from the curbside drop-off. She suggested an on-site repair to avoid moving another to her back yard and insisted on a full refund. me: " Ok. The alternatives. If you want a full refund the freight company needs to pick it up and bring it back to me . (not my mistake, the freight company's mistake). And glad to send a replacement. Or you can bend it back and get a $200 refund which should easily cover your costs to have someone hammer it out. You mentioned logistics problems moving it to where you wanted it placed and a possible on-site repair so I was obliging. Saga continues, her reply, got a hot one: customer: "It cost me $100 to get it into place this time, so it would cost another $200 to move it twice more to get it back to you - not to mention all of my wasted time . I would request $200 if you were replacing it . I do not agree that it will likely cost only $200 to have it hammered out (nothing ever seems to go as it should) and what I would like is for you to refund me $500 for the mistakes of you and your freight company and I will manage from here - whether hammering it out works or not , I do not need to continue to come back to you again and again about these issues as I will feel that what I paid for a broken item is fair." Ok, I have a choice, I can tell her the freight company will pick it up for return and I will give her a full refund(or send her a replacement at no charge). That's the contractual agreement. Her costs in having to hire someone to move it from the curbside delivery to her backyard is not my problem. She is playing a bit hard ballish. But she is in a bad spot... If I give her a full refund and let her keep it she will probably give me a bad review and say she got a full refund AND kept the pit setting a precedence for more customers to follow(been there done that). Such a precedence is the worst thing that can happen. hmmm She said a $500 will settle the entire issue. Well, considering her situation that is what I am going to do. Having it shipped back and filing a claim costs $500 in time and hassles for me, and is a hassle for her. Saga complete. me: "Considering the situation $500 sounds like a good settlement for both sides. I do have good luck hammering those bases back to normality. The best tool is the 3 pound hammer. You might consider rubbing the fire pit down with coarse steel wool to remove the initial dusty rust as it sits on pallet before placing it. The rate of powdery rust will quickly reside from now on after that first cleaning. The pit can be flipped up on its edge and easily rolled like a tire to its final resting place. Sorry for the inconvenience. Just let me know that the $500 offer is still acceptable. Jim"
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 7, 2022 8:31:16 GMT -5
jamesp - When I said I could "hear them", I was referring to the sound money makes - "CHA-CHING". However...after reading the headache you're going through with that customer, it would appear that particular one didn't make as loud of a "Cha-ching" sound! Sheesh! After seeing the picture of the damage, I really don't see $500 worth of damage...but the "damage" could be greater if she doesn't seem to get her way. I think a maximum of $20 would buy a 3-pound hammer if one isn't already available.
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Post by jamesp on Oct 7, 2022 8:50:45 GMT -5
jamesp - When I said I could "hear them", I was referring to the sound money makes - "CHA-CHING". However...after reading the headache you're going through with that customer, it would appear that particular one didn't make as loud of a "Cha-ching" sound! Sheesh! After seeing the picture of the damage, I really don't see $500 worth of damage...but the "damage" could be greater if she doesn't seem to get her way. I think a maximum of $20 would buy a 3-pound hammer if one isn't already available. I get ya. Yea, these are a 1 out of 100 event Jason. Cost of doing business... On Etsy reviews count for a lot. People follow, if model B is selling well(they can see past sales)then model B will continue selling. If model C gets a bad review it may take months before model C starts selling again. There are plenty of reasons to file complaints but rarely are they more legitimate issues due to my failure of responsibilities. Most complaints are based on someone's bad mood or need for a fight go figure.
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