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5001
« on: July 07, 2018, 07:56:53 PM »
Shawn, aside from the Chevy poke. There’s simply not enough weight to get traction. Plus the direction I’m going is further into the woods and not accessible by truck. It would have to be a push, on gravel no less. I have a 30000 lb tow strap and will probably pick up another and a couple 6 ft 1/2 inch grade 80 chains Those will hook to the corners of the seacan and then to the tow strap which will allow adjustments as the container begins to move. That’s probably a couple weeks away but I promise to get video. In the mean time got started on the ceiling with some osb I had on hand. Then went to Lowe’s and got 30 more sheets  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5002
« on: July 07, 2018, 02:34:54 PM »
I’ll make sure and get video.
I’m going to split a piece of heavy wall pipe to fit over the wedge edge and make sure the vectors are linear with the main beam. Use a recovery strap on the tree and chain to the container.
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5003
« on: July 07, 2018, 12:36:30 PM »
Dave I think 25 tons of force would move it if it was glued in place.
Lifting it is as much of a challenge as pulling it. The plan is to lay 2 more rr ties and drag it onto them.
Just wondering if I’m overlooking some safety aspect of using the log splitter.
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5004
« on: July 07, 2018, 11:59:42 AM »
Ok menses. This is not a redneck test.
Some of you may recall that I need to move my seacan about 3 feet back lengthwise to accommodate future expansion of the shop. It tares at 9600 and probably 10500 with the lumber in it. It currently rests on a rr tie at each end.
There is a conveniently placed tree that I can attach to.
I was going to rent 2 six ton lever hoists but I got to thinking. I have a 25 ton log splitter.
I was thinking of attaching the base end of the beam to the tree with straps or chain and then using the ram to press the chain( pulling it) forward about 1 ft at a time then re connect the pulling chain and pressing again. You get the idea.
I’d have to make a metal cover for the wedge so the point doesn’t cut the chain.
Is my logic off base? Why wouldn’t that work?
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5005
« on: July 07, 2018, 10:22:29 AM »
Sean, I'll be in it for close to $7k when its completely finished out with mini split, insulation, osb interior, electrical, lighting etc.
I'll pressure wash it for paint here soon and inspect the roof. Its a CWO container, so its in great shape and I doubt the roof needs much. Its in the shade for the most part and the 6 inches of foam insulation on the interior roof should make it as cool as a Yeti cooler.
The long term plan may be to buy another one just like it and put it parallel to it about 25 ft apart and cover both and the open area with c purlin and R panel roofing to create a covered parking area for the equipment. That'll be a few years away more than likely
5006
« on: July 07, 2018, 09:44:56 AM »
5007
« on: July 07, 2018, 09:03:04 AM »
Here’s the finished sea can. Going to start hanging 7/16 osb for interior  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5008
« on: July 06, 2018, 10:27:47 PM »
I can’t take credit. I just wrote the check. Tomorrow I’ll start a materials list for finishing the sea can. 7/16 osb interior, led lights, 6 duplex outlets, shelving, sub panel. Then pressure wash and spray the outside in emerald green. I’ll rent the trencher from HD to run power and Ethernet next weekend.
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5009
« on: July 06, 2018, 06:28:36 PM »
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5010
« on: July 06, 2018, 06:27:42 PM »
5011
« on: July 06, 2018, 06:25:52 PM »
Insulation guys almost done. Casita is finished. Shipping container almost done.
I have a window unit I’ll probably run in the guest house until I get the mini splits installed.
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5012
« on: July 06, 2018, 04:49:27 PM »
Amen, Bob. Its why I've talked to my kids like they were adults since they were about 4-5 years old. I remember when my oldest brought home "celebrate China week" materials from school when she was about 6. I said, lets talk about china. Forced prison labor, communism, forced abortion, currency manipulation, human rights and environmental violations...
Wife about had a coronary over that discussion....
5013
« on: July 06, 2018, 01:25:46 PM »
Glad you made it home safe and enjoyed the trip! 
Is that the mileage you expected? That was about what I averaged with my dually until I deleted it.. Glad you had a good trip. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
5014
« on: July 06, 2018, 01:17:38 PM »
Actually we are commanded to obey the law of man up to the point until it conflicts with God’s law. And then we are to disobey and deal with the consequences
Not sure The Lord wants us to light fireworks in disobedience to the law. :wink
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5015
« on: July 06, 2018, 01:03:50 PM »
5016
« on: July 06, 2018, 12:44:39 PM »
Charles, you need your own page. "Texas Resort Retreat" would be a lot better page name than having it posted inside the hide site page.
Bob it’s like most things in life. When women get involved, things get a lot more complicated. And expensive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5017
« on: July 06, 2018, 11:45:23 AM »
Love sodium. We got to play with it in organize chemistry lab.
A tight container with a few small holes in it. About a pound of sodium and toss it in a koi pond and walk away. Some kids are such hoodlums.
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5018
« on: July 06, 2018, 11:36:12 AM »
Got the casita swept out and ready and built my end wall in the container.  Ordered a mini split for the shipping container. Fredrich 9000 btu. About double what it needs but hard to find a 6000. The variable speed should make it workable Then it’s on to running electrical to the container. Led lights , outlets , cat 6, I’ll weld up the end doors so the only way in is through the man door. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5019
« on: July 06, 2018, 07:03:26 AM »
Polite neighbors would obey the law and not lit fireworks where it’s not legal. That aggravates me to no end. Along with riding four wheelers on city streets. One more reason to go to the country. I guess if I’m not there it won’t aggravate me. How does one raise their kids to obey the law if they selectively decide which ones to obey? I guess it’s kind of like politicians.
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« on: July 05, 2018, 11:19:07 PM »
So after a day of hot hard work in the shop I get a call at 7:30 from the insulator that he’s freed up and coming at 8 am tomorrow. Great, had to go do some clean up and a bit of work to get ready. Will get up at first light and finish.
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5021
« on: July 05, 2018, 10:53:33 PM »
Love those tubular chimes. Very soothing. Food looks good.
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5022
« on: July 05, 2018, 08:28:58 PM »
Well. In the shop in 96 degree heat and finished compounding the dually and then put a coat of wax on it. That is a lot of real estate to work. But the result is pretty nice. On to the interior tomorrow. Of course it’s raining and predicted to rain all weekend. Guess it stays in the shop for a while.    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5023
« on: July 05, 2018, 08:10:26 PM »
Bob I not only follow the law I respect my neighbors. We are in the country and it’s entirely legal. And we were done by 10pm.
But just in case there were stray dogs or other nefarious creatures I was carrying my G23 and an extra mag.
Armed neighbors are polite neighbors.
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5025
« on: July 04, 2018, 10:04:44 PM »
Nah. We got some rain yesterday and today.
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5026
« on: July 04, 2018, 09:39:08 PM »
What could go wrong???  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5027
« on: July 04, 2018, 07:55:45 PM »
Nate. I bailed on smoking the pork butt. Burgers jalapeño sausage and some peppers  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5028
« on: July 04, 2018, 07:30:22 PM »
Shawn I only wish it had been a bigger truck.
When I was growing up we fought after school. My dad always asked what the other guy looked like. If I lost it was worse.
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5029
« on: July 04, 2018, 05:21:39 PM »
I’m not a fan of anyone covering their face in a protest. There is only one reason and that is to obscure their identity from authorities , as if they know they are going to break the law.
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5030
« on: July 04, 2018, 04:05:43 PM »
Since I’ve been doing low carb I’ve eaten it a lot. I really like it.
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5031
« on: July 04, 2018, 01:11:53 PM »
You’re right JR but I didn’t want someone to get the wrong idea since the quote was in the first person.
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5032
« on: July 04, 2018, 12:36:47 PM »
So official update. Foam insulation guy came Friday for an estimate. Now I’m on the schedule in about 2 weeks. This house and shipping container will be tight. Fortunately I’ll be running mini splits that can dehumidify Open cell inside and a 2 inch layer of closed cell underneath Then I’ll work on the AC and pause the guest house project and finish the inside of the shipping container. Gotta get all my reloading equipment from my BIL and off load some long term storage stuff from the main house. Got gravel delivered and spread in anticipation of heavy rain... and then it passed us by.   Last night met up with a buddy from Kansas who had picked up a LB7 motor I plan to rebuild. Nothing says red neck like a lifted old red truck with a motor in the back and a ton of fireworks in the back seat  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5033
« on: July 04, 2018, 12:11:50 PM »
Can’t tell you how much that made my day.
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5034
« on: July 04, 2018, 12:11:02 PM »
Mike not in Texas. If its a threat we can shoot anything. :wink
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5035
« on: July 04, 2018, 12:03:34 PM »
Rofl
Goose take me home or lose me forever
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5036
« on: July 04, 2018, 07:32:29 AM »
I remember when she called me to argue for the installation of a theater room! (A FREAKIN THEATER ROOM!!!)
All the while I was living in a broom closet, or more accurately, some stinky, dusty, hot helicopter cockpit somewhere.
So I rolled on it and we had a theater theng installed.
That’s cause the missus wanted to watch Tom cruise in top gun and dream she married a fighter pilot..... You know, a sequel is in the making :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: July 04, 2018, 07:28:31 AM »
Happy Independence Day. Think about that next April 15th
Ken. I walked along side the belly dump as he rolled forward and was able to work the external control for the bottom gate to release the amount of material I wanted. I wound up with a nice mound of material about 200 ft long. That allowed me to work the FEL back dragging with the floating bucket to spread it. Back and to the left and back and to the right and I was able to make a fairly neat job of it. Have a few thin spots I’ll get with the next load and finish on out to the road.
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5038
« on: July 03, 2018, 04:40:14 PM »
SMH
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5039
« on: July 03, 2018, 03:05:33 PM »
Bobby. I now know why they charge so much to detail. I’m working a few panels at a time and it’s taking forever. Nate if that’s a “man bun”, ask my daughters what I think of those. Told them if they ever brought home a guy with a man bun I’d cut it off. Koot, looks like you need a little more clay bar lube. Seems to be leaving a little behind. Well here’s the first load. 24 tons limestone.   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5040
« on: July 02, 2018, 11:41:05 PM »
Half ton not getting much love. Had to take it back to the clear bra shop to have the bumper redone as the area around the fog light was peeling up. He was so cool about it he clayed, polished and ceramic coated the paint for free.
It’s sitting at the house while the other two are at the weekend place.
When I’m done wit the dually I have nano coatings for the glass, rubber, fabric and leather to put on it.
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5041
« on: July 02, 2018, 09:13:16 PM »
IMO that is the stuff that makes you really love your house no matter the finishes or cost. Having all the technology squared away is priceless.
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5042
« on: July 02, 2018, 09:11:22 PM »
Well started claying the dually. OMG was it in dire need. Clay was sticking and it felt like sandpaper. The clay I’m using is white and it looked black/grey when done. Clayed one rear quarter and a door and a couple of windows before taking a break for pool time and a whiskey. It’s going to look awesome when finished. My wife bet me that I would not want to sell it when I get done. LOL.
I need a bigger shop so I can park a dozen trucks. Did I mention I love trucks?? I don’t think I’ll ever drive a car again.
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5043
« on: July 02, 2018, 09:05:25 PM »
Buy off the reel at Lowe’s or other in line retailers like “cable your way” and order your own ends. I’ve built shore power and welding extension cords that way
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5044
« on: July 02, 2018, 04:14:37 PM »
Ridiculous.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5045
« on: July 02, 2018, 11:20:36 AM »
Oh Lord. Here we go again....
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« on: July 02, 2018, 10:00:34 AM »
I probably more resemble a howling house cat but whatever. Today early start washing the dually. Then into the shop for clay, polish, wax. Then new windshield and then it goes on the block for a sale.   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5047
« on: July 01, 2018, 01:46:39 PM »
Here a cool tool box my buddy sent me a pic of  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
5049
« on: July 01, 2018, 07:45:14 AM »
Take it to an antique flea market and slap $300 on it....someone will buy it
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« on: July 01, 2018, 07:41:50 AM »
Happy birthday JR!
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