What "man jobs" have you done today?

marinersfan · 23 Dec 2023 at 21:58

Shaved my beard off. Im not sure why.

dlockers · 24 Dec 2023 at 15:55

Finally got around to some snagging jobs. Unfortunately I can't get the quality I want with the tools I have, so my Christmas list is growing (need a track saw minimum but also a proper chop saw; this one can be relegated to chopping kindling I think).

Anyway, with all those constraints I managed to fit one bit of kick board...the others need to lose a fraction of height, and the 3m length on the other side needs the vent for the floor heater cut in...nice to see the full effect of the floor tho!

I can fit the door frame back once I've done the other side, as I need to remove it and probably slice the architrave to get it to fit nicely (rather than scribe the kitchen trim!).

I also did a bit I had precut when my brother's table saw was here...not quite bang on (0.5mm too tight on the bottom). I won't be looking for it! The cut is straight is the main thing...

I also swapped out my switch for a PoE one and fitted my 2nd camera.

Works great with web2rtc - steams real time with zero lag. Home assistant users - this is a real game changer!

dlockers · 24 Dec 2023 at 15:58

N.b. the 10m plot in the camera above is 2024s summer house plot

. I'll be doing the full Oakwood garden room on metal rods I think.

Doughnut007 · 24 Dec 2023 at 16:34

I stripped down the washing machine which decided to die on Friday.
Only to find the tub is heat sealed on this model so I can't replace the failed drum bearing.

So I have now brought myself a new machine for Christmas. Just what I always wanted.....

964rs · 24 Dec 2023 at 16:36

dlockers said:
N.b. the 10m plot in the camera above is 2024s summer house plot . I'll be doing the full Oakwood garden room on metal rods I think.

I thought you would want a rest after the amount you have done to the house this year

dlockers · 24 Dec 2023 at 16:51

964rs said:
I thought you would want a rest after the amount you have done to the house this year

I'm being threatened with a second child so need a civilised man cave far from the house :cry:

. The shed/garage/workshop can then formally be christened as a proper workshop.

LuckyBenski · 24 Dec 2023 at 16:54

Doughnut007 said:
I stripped down the washing machine which decided to die on Friday.
Only to find the tub is heat sealed on this model so I can't replace the failed drum bearing.

So I have now brought myself a new machine for Christmas. Just what I always wanted.....

Where you bruy it from?

@Diddums don't kill me

964rs said:
I thought you would want a rest after the amount you have done to the house this year

I think he's unable to sit still TBH.

dlockers · 24 Dec 2023 at 18:11

@200sols should I put the plinth into one of those plastic things to stop it sucking up moisture? They don't look great but peeling plinths look worse I guess!

ristac · 24 Dec 2023 at 18:40

Man job for me tomorrow, sitting with the bin bag trying to keep on top of the unwrapping of presents with a 4.5 year old grandson

Removed User 345456 · 24 Dec 2023 at 18:46

Messed around with some old BMW's and a classic Ferrari then went home for a steak, about to weigh in some whisky, does that count?

Removed User 345456 · 24 Dec 2023 at 18:48

dlockers said:
I'm being threatened with a second child so need a civilised man cave far from the house . The shed/garage/workshop can then formally be christened as a proper workshop.

RMA your missus, if she's void of that or warranty, sell her on the dark web and then expand the man cave, buy a classic car, live the dream!

dlockers · 24 Dec 2023 at 18:58

keef247 said:
RMA your missus, if she's void of that or warranty, sell her on the dark web and then expand the man cave, buy a classic car, live the dream!

I know right... I even have a pit in the 40sqm workshop

sigma · 24 Dec 2023 at 19:00

dlockers said:
I know right... I even have a pit in the 40sqm workshop

Putting kids in there seems a bit harsh

Removed User 345456 · 24 Dec 2023 at 19:03

sigma said:
Putting kids in there seems a bit harsh

Yet surprisingly effective/cheap solution!

dlockers said:
I know right... I even have a pit in the 40sqm workshop

Yeah, but think what you could have in there, to quote my post above... Food for thought mate

keef247 said:
Messed around with some old BMW's and a classic Ferrari then went home for a steak, about to weigh in some whisky, does that count?

dlockers · 24 Dec 2023 at 19:14

sigma said:
Putting kids in there seems a bit harsh

Doughnut007 · 24 Dec 2023 at 19:32

LuckyBenski said:
Where you bruy it from?

@Diddums don't kill me

I think he's unable to sit still TBH.

AO have used them before and they have a bit to f a sale on at the moment to

ristac · 24 Dec 2023 at 20:03

keef247 said:
Messed around with some old BMW's and a classic Ferrari then went home for a steak, about to weigh in some whisky, does that count?

Am I the only one who would feel worried that the BMW could drop down crushing the Ferrari

Removed User 345456 · 24 Dec 2023 at 20:08

ristac said:
Am I the only one who would feel worried that the BMW could drop down crushing the Ferrari

Don't worry the E30 isn't made of rust (anymore) so the sills wont cave in :cry:

so wont fall off the lift

200sols · 24 Dec 2023 at 20:10

dlockers said:
@200sols should I put the plinth into one of those plastic things to stop it sucking up moisture? They don't look great but peeling plinths look worse I guess!

They certainly work but you're right they look a bit naff. I do use them now though, plinths tend to a swell a bit without them and then it's hassle if you need to remove them.

After a while you tend to not notice them.

dlockers · 24 Dec 2023 at 20:24

200sols said:
They certainly work but you're right they look a bit naff. I do use them now though, plinths tend to a swell a bit without them and then it's hassle if you need to remove them.

After a while you tend to not notice them.

Super thanks man. You'll be proud I used my better judgement on the 600 bit beneath the Belfast sink. It was super tight and for sure I could have forced it. I anticipated major future headaches, gave up and used it as an excuse to lock in and a track saw purchase :cool:

(yet to happen).