The lift came in handy removing a couple of out-of-service mercury-vapor lights. I marvel that my father installed them from a ladder. They were probably 35' high.
Your story reminds me of one of my dad. I remember my dad climbing 30' up the oak tree in our back yard to remove dead limbs with a hand saw. No ladder, no ropes, no safety belts. I was nervous for him as a kid, he was made out of tougher stuff than me.View attachment 66409
The lift came in handy removing a couple of out-of-service mercury-vapor lights. I marvel that my father installed them from a ladder. They were probably 35' high.
Thanks much.It all comes together nicely.
I will state it's easy on old knees.I like the eaves, and gradual staircase climb👍
In addition to 2 hobby projects (another bedroom shelf for my Donald Duck pocket books, and a custom trolley for my new BH13000 Bahco jack that is very near a "it's too big!"-reference), I have one more major project to do, where I am still waiting for the parts I need.Addendum for clarification - Are you guys taking the Summer off from working on projects?
No worries.... Your mom gets to be proud of you.
No, there wasn't a gasket supplied with the flange. I used gutter sealant on it and all the seams. It's the stickiest goo I've ever used. Disposable gloves are a must.Was there a gasket for the mouth of the downspout? If not did you caulk it?
Thank you, orbital. 🤓 I appreciate the kind words of encouragement. Truth be told, after 54 days on this project, I'm kinda weary and a few things have started to permanently hurt. I've decided to press on due to the fact nothing is going to be easier next Spring when I'll be six months older. 😁+
Looks good Chance, nice consciousness work
It's important to enjoy what you do. When I was a child, my dad did a lot of DIY but my mother always wanted it done quick rather than right. He always had to rush things. I promised myself that when I grew up I would take my time and do stuff right. I've never regretted that.Thank you, orbital. 🤓 I appreciate the kind words of encouragement. Truth be told, after 54 days on this project, I'm kinda weary and a few things have started to permanently hurt. I've decided to press on due to the fact nothing is going to be easier next Spring when I'll be six months older. 😁
This was the only other gutter that needed replacing.
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There was some exposed wood behind the top of the gutter. It needed a ten-foot by three-inch strip of aluminum to cover it. The new cutoff saw was just the ticket.
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A clamp held the dowel on the left side. When it was time to rotate the bundle, I moved it to the right, rotated it, and then moved it back to the left where it was securely held allowing me to use both hands to hold the DeWALT.
The run is 15' 5" so I decided it would be easier to attach the high side, ten-foot section first. I installed the endcap, and splice using some rivets, and then predrilled the holes for the gutter screws before attaching the run to the house.
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I had three ladders aligned where needed so I didn't have to spend time moving just one. The ground adjacent to this side of the house took a serious pounding from the 50-foot lift, so placing boards under the ladders was a time-consuming must.
Being retired allows me to take my time and enjoy the process. I'm kinda proud of this orifice.
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🤓 HUZZAH! 🤓
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Nothing wrong about being proud of doing hard work and a job well-done.I'm reminding myself to be thankful .... not proud.
My ex-wife was the same way. "You aint done yet?"It's important to enjoy what you do. When I was a child, my dad did a lot of DIY but my mother always wanted it done quick rather than right. He always had to rush things. I promised myself that when I grew up I would take my time and do stuff right. I've never regretted that.
It's important to enjoy what you do. When I was a child, my dad did a lot of DIY but my mother always wanted it done quick rather than right. He always had to rush things. I promised myself that when I grew up I would take my time and do stuff right. I've never regretted that.
My wife was a perfectionist. I would rarely complete a task to her satisfaction. It made doing the job a true chore.My ex-wife was the same way. "You aint done yet?"
My current wife says "here, ya want a cold drink?" I reply "sure thing in few min..... yeah why not"?" Life's too short to kill yourself hurrying.
She's a keeper that Mrs Fixer.
Guessing your dad used a ton of duct tape to hurry-up and finish a project just so he'd get some peace. Wouldn't blame him either.It's important to enjoy what you do. When I was a child, my dad did a lot of DIY but my mother always wanted it done quick rather than right. He always had to rush things. I promised myself that when I grew up I would take my time and do stuff right. I've never regretted that.
My current wife says "here, ya want a cold drink?" I reply "sure thing in few min..... yeah why not"?" Life's too short to kill yourself hurrying.
She's a keeper that Mrs Fixer.
Internally, I am a perfectionist. But a realistic one. I shoot for perfection, but a deadlines close in, I become a bit more economical with the perfection. I don't hold others to the same standards as I hold myself to, thankfully. BUT, at the same time, there are a lot of perfectionist things I do which no one else will ever see...but I know it's there, and it's done right, even where people won't ever notice.My wife was a perfectionist. I would rarely complete a task to her satisfaction. It made doing the job a true chore.
On the other hand my father would often say... "Don't be too fussy. Just get it done. A man riding by on a fast horse will never know the difference."