New bigger project started (pic)

[guillemot]

Well, it's not a boat, but it definately falls into the repair category! Here it is:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid126/pe0eab736db6a6785757d245e7939bbeb/f7f81e6b.jpg

We closed last week (July 2) and are discovering just how quickly you can take a house apart. I've ripped out some ugly cabinets and ancient linolium (yes, I wore an asbestos approved respirator) in the kitchen and found beautiful yellow pine flooring beneath. I've sanded the oak flooring downstairs, and they look great.

Last night I rented this big drum sander to try to do the yellow pine floors upstairs. They were really dark and nasty looking, and the old wax-based finish clogged 5 sandpaper drums in about as many minutes. Home Depot said I needed to get a stripper first. That sounded like a lot more fun until I realized that they meant a gallon of nasty chemicals, not a girl in a cake to sand the floors. So tonight I'm off to strip the floors upstiars, or as much of them as possible before trying the sander again. :mad: :mad: There's much to do, but I think it'll be fantastic once it's all together. I'll try to post some "after" photos as I get them.

Will the boat ever be finished now? haha!

Cheers,
Jeff

[ 07-06-2004, 12:06 PM: Message edited by: guillemot ]

[WindHawk]

That varnish is nasty... good thing your boat stripping experience will guide you. As in, assume a "far away" look in the eyes, and think about boats.

Houses can be fun.

[Beowolf]

Jeffrey...Jeffrey...Jeffrey... smile.gif

[Dennis Marshall]

Rats, Jeff, my dreams of a messabout in which we Michiganders gather to drink to the launching of your dory are suspended to some indefinite future. Good luck with the house. When you are done there, come on over to my place, I've got plenty for us to do! I'll buy the beer.

Cheers,
Dennis

[MJC]

Show us the workshop!!!

You do have a workshop in the backyard, don't you?

[guillemot]

It'll take some doing to get the shop up and running. I need to build some benches in the basement, but I've been granted exclusive rights to that space (as long as I promise to build some furniture)! :D What do you all think of using some pre-made, kitchen countertops from Home Depot for benchtops? I need something quick, cheap and easy. Suggestions?

That sander sounds great. But a scafolding, eh? That's a lot of work! And no dust control? How'd you contain the lead? Did you still have to pressure wash? Any other cheery advice?

I'm having a slew of masons look at the chimney. It needs some love if I'm to have a fireplace this winter. Needs a point and tuck or total replacement above the roofline (42 coureses of bricks) and a liner for wood fuel + damper cap. What'd you all expect that should cost? Is the brick work something I could handle myself? Many more questions to come, I promise!

Jeff

[bob goeckel]

jeff,with school and now this you can kiss boatbuilding goodbye !
you ought to come over sometime again. here's my latest project:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid127/p56650d28458b099743eae9b583fa79b4/f7f2b2a5.jpg
another two new morris' started also. that's a 1955 old town 50 lb.

[ 07-07-2004, 01:47 PM: Message edited by: bob goeckel ]

[cs]

Jeff I'm thinking (3) 2x10's for my new work bench, when we get moved. That gives you a good solid work surface that can take a beating and is about 28"+/- deep.

Chad

[dmede]

solid core doors make good heavy bench tops. find a dinged up one at HD and ask for a discount.

[Beowolf]

Hey Jeff,

There's a lumber company on Pennsylvania (Lansing Plywood?...something plywood?? I dunno) That advertise "scratch and dent" doors. Might be worth a look. While you're there you can check out their wide array of vinyl siding! ;) tongue.gif :D

Jeff

[guillemot]

Thanks for the tip, Jeff. Hey, do you have any experience spiling vinyl siding. I like the idea of a low mainainence exterior, and I was thinking of residing the dory. Wood is going to be too difficult to keep up what with painting occasionally and all. Gotta love plastic!

Bob, that canoe weighs 50 lbs?! :eek: That's hard to believe. Looks fabulous. Is that the one you were restoring or building from scratch. I'll definately have to come out for a gander!.

:D
J

[ 07-08-2004, 09:37 AM: Message edited by: guillemot ]

[bob goeckel]

that's the old town here's the new morris:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid117/p0f90d7b593bd62cc1f1ddd52083b4c70/f8a0cc0b.jpg
two more are on the way and two waiting restoration. i've also acquired a cheemaun. so that's 7 canoes a kayak and one sailboat. outa control!!!!