Customer paid a small fortune for these doors..... good quality lumber is getting harder to come by and longevity and price is an issue... so alternative products will replace this before long. The entire pool shed siding and trim is pvc.....made to last so you wont have to replace later and pay for lumber again.
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Has nothing to do with TDS. I’m just pointing out that the US imports billions of $ in Canadian polyethylene every year and it’s quite likely the materials you’re using are made with it. Often it’s cheaper to import and manufacture closer to the customer than use distillates from domestic oil.
I know you pride yourself on excellence, just trying to keep my end up.
Its made in Mississippi so stop with the expert on everything BS
Im adequate.....all honor and glory goes to God for anything I achieve....he blessed me with good health, physically and mentally and the greatest parents. As far as comenting on construction topics ...stick to something you are better at. Like pundit.
Yes it is. Thank god for rich people :doh:......the work being thrown at me will outlast my existence.
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I work in manufacturing including process and petro chemical industries, I can’t help being knowledgeable. Sounds like you’re using ACRE, rice and PVC product.
You do nice work, I’ve done enough of my own remodeling in my life to recognize it.
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Thanks Spence ...i do like your take on these things estheticly....If you are interested I'll post more images
I'm a genuinely nice person ....get along well with others help everyone i can ..admired by some and respected by most....who know the real me.
Though not with this group.
Do you have examples of your work...remodeling or professional? I'm sure you are discerning enough to not settle for anything done poorly.
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I might have some pics of the bathroom I did at the last house, did all the tile, custom cabinets etc… you’d laugh at my techniques but they looked great. I’ve never done carpentry professionally.
Today I let the pros do the real work for the most part, it’s worth every penny if they are good.
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You look really, really great.
Finally a layout I could cook in. Does the oven have a dedicated vent or does it cycle back into the room?
No it does not. You noticed I've kept my physique...even at age 69. Younger guys at work can't believe t and I can still out produce them by working smarter.
Three more new homes we are building in the Highlands of Fall River. Nice views of the river. Company I work for are experts at land acquisition. Acreage in Dighton has been in the works for a new subdivision.....they wont move on it until the time is right. We have other profitable projects going for now. By weird coincidence we are building a million dollar house across the street from me on the owners lot. I could just walk but need a truckfull of tools or im useless.
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Did you notice the little MIL kitchen.... efficient and easy to clean up.
Next install wont be ready for a bit. Spence ...how is the layout.
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Pretty efficient, the island position at the base of the triangle will help staging between work stations, though I wonder if the area in front of the sink may get crowded if you have more than one person trying to cook and clean at the same time. If it were my house I would ask for the dishwasher to be to the right of the sink.
I know no layout is perfect and I like to beotch. As I’ve said I prefer tight kitchens and like to cook alone.
According to my math...i have spent well over 100,000 hours at my trade. Impossible to remember all of it except for some photos... but we seldom carried cameras with us so not many were documented. I am in the process of attempting to digitize some older 35 mm camera and Polaroid photos. Found these from about 25 years ago when I was in charge of large commercial millwork installations with six to eight finish carpenters as my crew. Banks, libraries, airports, hospitals, country clubs, retirement homes and others I dont remember. The money was good but the travel.... after a few years caused me to seek opportunities closer to home
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Nice workmanship. Its always nice to see craftsman who take pride in their craft. I have been trying to post some pictures but for some reason it won't upload. Started as a kid in 1983, I wish I had taken more pictures as I became a better carpenter but we didn't have phones in those days. I was a stair builder for a few different companies and that is a very rewarding craft. I did the stairs in Drew Bledsoe's house many years ago. 3 stacked curved stair cases with a 12' glass octagon ceiling above it. Very difficult project. Now I am building for a company out of Tiverton and its all high end clients. It amazes me where all the money comes from. They sure have deep pockets.If I can figure out whats wrong with my picture uploading I will get a few posted.
Thanks ....please do. It is becoming a rare skill set these days. I've built complete stairways with a handsaw and block plane back in the seventies. I used a D23 disston twelve point on oak treadst to cut a fine pencil mark right down the middle...including returns on open treads...with mitered skirt boards. We would put a three eights bevel on the top edges of skirtboards with a block plane 60 1/2p Stanley low angle
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