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20051
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:57:44 PM »
Then the gap between the two slides...
20052
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:56:17 PM »
Going up the west side, which sees the majority of the wind, I cut in the foam board around the window
20053
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:55:07 PM »
I created a drip rail on each overhang to keep the driving rain away from the insides of the now insulated area
20054
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:53:32 PM »
I added the R-7 1.5" thick foam board to the top side of the slides as well
20055
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:51:59 PM »
I need a new ladder!
20056
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:51:33 PM »
The boys either worked on the camper project, or split wood, or took off, shotguns in hand after the coyotes.
That's good stuff for young men. They will always remember these days
Next, on the south side, there are two slides that are close together. I decided to make a singular box out of the two and wrap that on all sides except the south side which sees full days of sun
20057
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:48:04 PM »
Yep, he's wearing a Real-Man hoodie!
Then the east side was blocked off and secured with gravel inside and outside
Sled dog is ever vigiliant (or sleeping!)
20058
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:46:39 PM »
It went faster today because I had a little guy helping me on the "inside"
20059
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:45:56 PM »
Back in the chock blocks at planet home. Last two days farm side fixin' stuff, and terrorizing the coyotes. We found two dens or homes or whatever those critters call home. One is that huge wood pile I pushed up with Sarge in the early summer. Strong urine scent and droppings around it, same-same with the barn. If it wasn't for the state burning down, I would have made a circle of kerosene and lit em' up. Then give them a 12 gage chaser as their flamin' butts cleared the wall of flames.
Anyway, I almost have the pink stuff done. Here is the rest of the North side:
20060
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:41:17 PM »
ROFL, ok I guess we'll give him TOGP (the old guy pass) for the moment......
Don't need no stinkin pass!
20061
« on: December 03, 2016, 07:40:01 PM »
Little charcoal lighter is handy as well as a propane torch, both have many more uses around places like that!
Did that today JR. I lite it and it hit 500 F in less than a minute Solid technique, I'll be keeping that little trick!
20062
« on: December 02, 2016, 01:50:59 PM »
I did run into a problem, though. With the wind picking up, the stove is kicking all manner of smoke out everywhere. I picked up some stove pipe RTV to seal the joints, and I plan to install a flap valve in there to control the heat loss. That will be completed pretty quick due to the need for heat in the shop during the long cold workdays. But I will need to solve the kickback of smoke. It only does that when first starting, up until it gets to a good running temp, above 500F.
Don, I ran into a similar problem with a wood stove when I lived in the Pac NW. I installed a WeatherVane type of chimney top and it worked really well. It basically spins around with the wind and creates low pressure side of the open vane. Something like this.
http://www.luxurymetals.com/wind_directional_caps.html
I like that, believe it just might work!
20063
« on: December 02, 2016, 01:48:15 PM »
Cedar logs?
I have thought about that.
20064
« on: December 02, 2016, 10:04:41 AM »
If you build your can carrier so that you can remove the lids while mounted, you can use a hand pumped syphon to refuel. Then you won't have to worry about removing the can, and getting the spout firmly seated in the fuel filler while trying to balance the can and pour. ;-)
I planned on using just such a pump to refuel off of the hippies drivin' the jap cars!
20065
« on: December 02, 2016, 10:03:04 AM »
Got access to any cross ties or power poles? You could sink those very close together and sheet the exterior and damp proof the outside and backfill.
No, no good sources for those around here...
20066
« on: December 02, 2016, 09:59:10 AM »
Now that ^ sounds like a real good time.
You would think that ;-)
20067
« on: December 02, 2016, 09:55:56 AM »
What kinda finish you looking at. I mean the pink is OK, but,,,,,,,,,,
Where is Nate at on this? I mean I had a couple dainty faded red straps on fuel tanks yesterday & you would have thought I pee'd in his cheerios. Meanwhile Don tries turning the hide site into a breast cancer awareness fundraiser & not a peep from the cheap seats?!? ???
Yea, well I called Dow Corning and asked if they could make me a special run of camo foam board, but I guess they couldn't work me in, so I got stuck with the faded red stuff. Ya know it could have a gay pride rainbow pattern on it, just as long as it keeps me, the missesses, the pre-rangers, and ma doggies warm!
20068
« on: December 02, 2016, 09:51:02 AM »
Couple thoughts, use a shovel & bucket to clean out wood stove. If ash falls on floor or exterior crevices of stove then use that vacuum.
Knee pads, since you're fond of Duluth buy the pants with the double knee area that has an insert for their knee pads. No stupid straps to not function properly or make the back of your leg sweat and or rub raw.
Go buy the gasket seal for the door on the wood stove too & I always leave the door cracked open until you get the fire going good. Mo oxygen good for fire (caveman voice).
Edit: Other thought I just had, is that wood actually dry? Reason I ask is because once upon a time Ashley tried telling me they burn "green" wood in TX. Long story but he doesn't burn "green" wood any longer & has no issues because he has very dry wood and can tell the difference.
Fix that & carry on! ;D
Yea, good copy on all Was going to pick up a new rope for the stove door today. Have some dry logs and some drying logs, and loads of green stuff. I picked good stuff yestertag, but that darned wind was shoving air molecules down the stack. On that chimney, when I build the shed dormer, I'll shove that chimney up another section or two to clear the top by a few feet.
20069
« on: December 02, 2016, 09:47:38 AM »
I like that TB holder.
What kinda finish you looking at. I mean the pink is OK, but,,,,,,,,,,
I was reading about how a local church set builder, builds all sorts of things from this foam. He then turns it into stone, rocks, bricks, or concrete. He does a texturing then paint. He will paint with an exterior darker gray, then take a couple lighter shades of gray, cut that with water (a-lot) then spray the mixture onto the first layer. I tell you, the stuff looks like crete when he's done. So I was thinking of texturing it some with some sand or troweled on mortar, then give it the stone paint treatment. That won't happen until June. The priority is to build in usable living space right now
20070
« on: December 01, 2016, 08:23:16 PM »
So sad this all is so true
20071
« on: December 01, 2016, 08:21:38 PM »
What goes around, comes around
20072
« on: December 01, 2016, 08:20:09 PM »
From a retired Colonel:
20073
« on: December 01, 2016, 08:06:39 PM »
20074
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:55:17 PM »
I like how this area finished out after raking in the gravel and back filling. It's a keeper!
20075
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:54:21 PM »
In the same fashion as an "I" beam is strengthened by the end flanges, I did a little bit of that with the foam board as well
20076
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:53:05 PM »
The bottom end is secured by 3" of gravel which is plenty strong. And this gravel is not going to move around, but rather pack in over time
20077
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:50:52 PM »
I am creating some semi-hidden spaces for addition of future mechanicals which will be somewhat weather resistant
20078
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:49:16 PM »
Then around the kitchen slide out
20079
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:48:01 PM »
Piece by piece it is going together.
Things like steps and braces and electrical wiring all require access and relief cuts
20080
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:45:59 PM »
Next, I went after the skirting again. It is a slow and methodical process involving a lot of measuring and cutting and fitting and recutting, then squaring and taping. But it is becoming a pretty strong and nearly airtight (wind) closure.
20081
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:43:42 PM »
I ordered four more stabilizer jacks for the camper. I wanted to buttress the long run of steel from the axle toward each end. I picked up four-5,000 lb jacks to do just that. After leveling the cribbing by walking it into the gravel some, the jacks were cranked up to contact + one turn.
20082
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:40:46 PM »
And again in keeping with improving the living conditions, I installed this nifty tooth brush holder. I firmly believe when one does something to improve his condition, there is a resulting psychological boost
Who'd have thunk it...A tooth brush making one happy! Weird...
20083
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:37:58 PM »
I did run into a problem, though. With the wind picking up, the stove is kicking all manner of smoke out everywhere. I picked up some stove pipe RTV to seal the joints, and I plan to install a flap valve in there to control the heat loss. That will be completed pretty quick due to the need for heat in the shop during the long cold workdays. But I will need to solve the kickback of smoke. It only does that when first starting, up until it gets to a good running temp, above 500F.
20084
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:34:16 PM »
The big news is that I got the electricity working to the camper. I guess I didn't get the hot lead jumper connected tightly enough and it pulled out of the socket when I reassembled the 30 amp box. A simple reinstall and tightening fixed all that and just like that the camper was electrified.
I fired up the big hot oil radiator heater in the morning, flipping the load to max. Within two hours the camper was toasty, and by nightfall with the temps in the upper 30's and a 20 mph wind that camper was so toasty warm, that I almost stayed the night!
20085
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:30:28 PM »
The pics are not so good, but I am trying to show the vent cushions I picked up. You simply stuff them up into the vent recess and a major heat loss is plugged, just like magic!
20086
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:28:28 PM »
Northern also had these knee pads on sale, so I picked them up, as I already destroyed the cheapo HF units.
After using them all day, I will report them as marginally effective. The straps are too long and unless you are an elephant or Arnie Schwarzenegger they will be too long to really grab and keep the pads in position
20087
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:25:03 PM »
I like that it has a triple filter.
A woven cloth barrier, then the filter itself, which is surrounded by a steel screen
20088
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:23:06 PM »
I also picked up an ask vacuum to clean out the stove. THis gem was on sale at Northern tools on Black Thursday, so I picked it up
20089
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:20:26 PM »
In keeping with trying to improve my condition and survivalability with each and every visit, I added a quality tire repair plug kit today
20090
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:18:13 PM »
Well, I'm thawing out by the computer after a good day working down under.
The mud season has set in. Even though I try to avoid it on my "two-track" road thing for now until probably late may, I'll be carrying off loads of mud every time I go there
The tires are working well. I am not spinning at all, although on a cross slope, the truck will slide sometimes
20091
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:13:53 PM »
Ken, Happy Birthday. Expect a civil suit from the perp you apprehended for violating his civil rights as your birthday present....
Which is just another good reason Ken should have shot him, err, I mean, stopped him!
20092
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:13:04 PM »
On that wrench and lid, these guys are wheeling the Rockies. So not making excuses but it's not WI or KY either as far as elevation changes. The ID on my filler is 9/16 on the tube 3/4 od
Good point on the elevation change! Start off at 5,000MSL and end up wheeling over the divide at 12,000. THe pressure difference would cause a lot of pressure to be pushing on the lid. Make it mucho harder to unscrew. OK Hoosier, you're forgiven!
20093
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:08:51 PM »
Love it!
I like hearing that as well
And in just weeks, we won't have to say "President Obama any more!"
How nice is that!
20094
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:05:10 PM »
It's true
And a very good thing!
20095
« on: December 01, 2016, 07:02:21 PM »
I just got a bunch more from an Armee buddy of mine...I'll post em up in a bit
20096
« on: December 01, 2016, 08:46:01 AM »
On another note, I have always liked those cans. Plastic too!
I was wondering how well they'll pour. When you transfer some fuel with them let us know.
As a sidebar, the NATO 20L metal cans I have been using for years now to refuel my tractors and Loader have held up well. Always work and pour as well as you'd expect from a venting nozzle.
20097
« on: December 01, 2016, 08:43:36 AM »
this is a real mans site
those fancy wrenches to get the cap off. Yeah, you'll need that wrench as these things don't leak anything and seem to pressurize over time.
Well as this is a real man's site, let me be the first to say you don't need a "fancy wrench" to remove those tops. You just need upper body strength... ;D
Bobby, that was a solid hit Good work Army! Sorry Shawn, but he connected on that one...just take it and smile!
20098
« on: November 30, 2016, 12:35:18 PM »
Hey birthday boy!
20100
« on: November 29, 2016, 08:26:50 PM »
What's this thread about...Anyone know??? ;) :o
Well I thought it was about a not so hidden hide site farm build thingy. But recently it's about killin varmits which is always a good thing.... ;)
Yea, I'm not sure either! I went lookin' for my thread, and couldn't find it!
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