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danmdevries
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6 years ago

#41

I wanna build a dog run using the L-shape of my house as 2 out of 4 walls...

I know little about this stuff, but thinking t-posts, t-post driver, clips to secure the fencing and this stuff:

amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071RD9NFJ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A2CLUO5E3QVWCC&psc=1

Anyone have any thoughts on whether this is a good idea? I want it to eventually become the run for my illegal chickens once the dogs out grow it...

opelmanta1900 wrote:

That's what I use for chicken fencing.

dstieger
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6 years ago

#42

I vowed yesterday to stop complaining about how much electricians, plumbers, HVAC guys and other contractors cost....just one day after bitching about Merchant Auto charging $115 for oil change, and flat repair

Removed an 'over-the-stove-microwave' and installed a range hood. Took me (and the wife) about eight hours, not including three trips to HD. Satisfaction in job done mostly well....except for the pretty good shot of 110 I took....I won't hesitate to pay a couple bills for someone else to do it next time.

danmdevries
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6 years ago

#43

I hate paying someone to do something I can do myself.

But I also don't want to do it myself...

teedubbya
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6 years ago

#44

I’m getting pretty good at simple plumbing like replacing faucets, replacing basic pipes etc. I’ll also never pay to repair a clothes dryer. So simple.

Other things we will see.

opelmanta1900
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6 years ago

#45

That's what I use for chicken fencing.

danmdevries wrote:

Can't do much better than the danm stamp of approval...

danmdevries
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6 years ago

#46

I've been watching the new Ford HD truck 7.3L V8 since it was announced, thought it would be my next truck. But after watching this I think I really need to move into diesel. I was hoping they'd be closer to 10mpg loaded and 17-18 empty.

under 6mpg loaded to the max, and 15 empty

Currently I get about 7mpg loaded close to the max, and 11 empty.

Their tests with the diesels are closer to 10 loaded and 20 empty. It would take a long time for the difference to pay off with the higher initial cost, higher maintenance cost, and higher fuel cost on the diesel but for towing comfort and range, I think I'll need to accept that price. Looks like Gridlife is taking me a lot farther on the road, with Colorado and California events. So I'll be loaded for a lot more miles than before. We dropped Atlanta, but added CO and CA, so I'll be towing to MI, WI, OH, KY, CO, CA.

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rfenst
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6 years ago

#47

So, you buying or passing?

danmdevries
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6 years ago

#48

So, you buying or passing?

rfenst wrote:

Gotta pass on the gasser.

The GM 6.6 gasser has better mileage reports, but still not significantly better than my current truck, and does very poorly power-wise fully laden. The ford seems to have better power/gearing but worse mileage.

The diesels from any of the three have the power and the mileage. Just gotta pay out the nose for em.

MACS
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6 years ago

#49

what would a new faucet cost?

teedubbya wrote:

The valve is not removable unless you cut pipe and braise a new one in. They made it so the internals can be replaced. He said $225 if I can replace the internal piece, likely $600 if I have to braise a new valve in.

I had it taken apart already, and attempted to figure out the issue. I am not familiar with that valve type, so I had no clue how to fix it. He had the part in his truck, and he had the tool needed to get it out. Still, took him a little over an hour to replace the part and reassemble it.

And millenials think college is the only way to make a lot of money. I guaran-damn-tee he pocketed $150 or more on that job.

MACS
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6 years ago

#50

The diesels from any of the three have the power and the mileage. Just gotta pay out the nose for em.

danmdevries wrote:

Get one that's 2-3 years old. Depreciation already hit and they're much more affordable. Plus... diesel engines at 2-3 years are just getting warmed up.

danmdevries
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6 years ago

#51

Get one that's 2-3 years old. Depreciation already hit and they're much more affordable. Plus... diesel engines at 2-3 years are just getting warmed up.

MACS wrote:

I try to avoid new. Never have bought new. But the stories about the new 7.3 made me seriously consider it.

But at least in my local market, a 2-3 year used truck can be higher than new with incentives.

Just gonna eliminate gas from my searches and look exclusively at diesel. Probably won't buy this year.

I think I'll have plenty of gripes about a diesel too. There's a lot of extra inconvenience, as you know macs with the eco diesel, that make a gasser more enticing for a daily/dual purpose. But I HATE running full throttle for 10 minutes straight while towing uphill. Just feels like something catastrophic is gonna happen. I'd be happier with more low end power, and if I'm going to tow to CO and CA, the turbocharged diesel will be much better in high altitudes.

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teedubbya
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6 years ago

#52

danmdevries wrote:

I've found this to be true on cars as well. at a minimum its becoming a wash in many cases.

Sunoverbeach
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6 years ago

#53

Despise vehicle cost nowadays. 20yrs ago I spent $17k for a new base model Tundra

Chit! Now I'm sounding like my dad again 🤦

MACS
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6 years ago

#54

^I know the feeling.

rfenst
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6 years ago

#55

Despise vehicle cost nowadays. 20yrs ago I spent $17k for a new base model Tundra

Chit! Now I'm sounding like my dad again 🤦

Sunoverbeach wrote:

35+ years ago I bought a new, basic Toyota p/u for $6,400. A/c was the only option.

danmdevries
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6 years ago

#56

I'd like to stay under 40k, which puts me in the 5 year used market for what I want.

I want crew cab, 4wd, 3/4 ton, diesel, prefer long bed but will take standard. Beyond that I don't really care. The infotainment/stereo will be swapped out with aftermarket on anything I buy. Would like a factory fifth wheel/gooseneck prep but it's not too hard to add my own.

USNGunner
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6 years ago

#57

And millenials think college is the only way to make a lot of money.

MACS wrote:

Well, a degree is required for the Starbucks Baristas. So there is that.

Cheno
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6 years ago

#58

dstieger wrote:

If only more people thought this way... 110 sucks, I remember my first time getting shocked, my buddy was teaching me and told me where to grab when working with live stuff, I got shocked. He then said good, now you know never to grab there cause that's what happened, but now I know. And now we work up to 765kv, that's the fun stuff

MACS
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6 years ago

#59

Well, a degree is required for the Starbucks Baristas. So there is that.

USNGunner wrote:

Nope... my kid worked there in HS and for a bit after, too. They will actually help with tuition.

They also give you a lot of free coffee because they want the baristas to try them all to be able to make recommendations. I'm not a fan of the company, mind you... just getting the facts straight.

KingoftheCove
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6 years ago

#60

Eh........short handed today, so I was in the rain, stacking crab cooking baskets in a offload tote, and later washing all those totes.

Only bummer was my rain gear SUQS!!! It was raining pretty good and I got nice and wet.......and cold.
Time to buy new and better gear........Grundens this time........no more cheap chit.

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