Extreme Fire Restoration - Workshop Guys Must Read!

[Tinker]

>>>I too am all set with muriatic, we try to avoid it whenever possible!> WHITE

 

[Scott B.]

Tinker, you have just defined customer retention. Thank you. We run on the same principle. The customer you already have is way more important than the one you don't have yet.

Now, to the clear finish spraying of the timber frame.

 

[sae]

I see you got through most of the sanding already (holy hell), but maybe a paint remover tool would've saved you some time (and abrasives)?

 

[tiralie]

This thread was split off (thanks Peter) from the Festool Selfie thread.

Scott:
Thanks for posting all that here.

In the first photo, what is that (setup) on your stand with the lights. It looks like an iPad with lights next to it for filming?
Tim

 

[Scott B.]

I see you got through most of the sanding already (holy heck), but maybe a paint remover tool would've saved you some time (and abrasives)?

Possibly, but being soft wood (pine), getting clear finish, it would have to be artfully done, and I think would still result in a pile of sanding. I think I'd go cob blasting next time.

 

[Scott B.]

This thread was split off (thanks Peter) from the Festool Selfie thread.

Scott:
Thanks for posting all that here.

In the first photo, what is that (setup) on your stand with the lights. It looks like an iPad with lights next to it for filming?
Tim

Thanks Tim, yes, a big project for us. It has been a while since we just rolled out some walls or something...

To your question, I WISH that was an ipad on a tripod with side lights. That would be awesome.

It is actually the new generation of Husky lighting. It happened to be onsite (it's the owner's), and we needed all the lighting we could get.

It is a good light. Their best yet, by far. I would buy it.

We use Syslites more for up close task and inspection lighting, so we never really tie them up on tripods. So, it was handy to hang them on this and grab them as needed.

Here's a link to the Husky light.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5-ft-2500-Lumen-Multi-Directional-LED-Work-Light-3PL-TP-DF-24W/203455015

Definitely love LED lighting. We don't have to deal with halogen anymore, which is nice.

 

[Tinker]

I got a big halogen lite about ten years ago when first setting up my shop.  I turned it on and within minutes, after realizing the heat build up, I turned it off, disconnected it and it is still sitting in a corner under a pile of other stuff that will never get used.  I gave it to my son, but he has not remembered to pick it up. 

I do set up my Syslite occasionally when i need extra lighting.  All bulbs in the shop are now LED's and the difference over the old incandescents is like nite into day.
Tinker

 

[tiralie]

Here's a link to the Husky light.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5-ft-2500-Lumen-Multi-Directional-LED-Work-Light-3PL-TP-DF-24W/203455015

Thanks. I will have to take a good look at them on my next HD run.

Definitely love LED lighting. We don't have to deal with halogen anymore, which is nice.

Ya, I do too, halogen is just too hot and unsafe. The price has come down on LED's so it does make it more attractive.
I like the syslites, but sometimes I need something larger.
Tim

 

[Scott B.]

Laying down some nice wb satin on maple with the kitchen cabinet component of the job.

 

[tiralie]

Laying down some nice wb satin on maple with the kitchen cabinet component of the job.

Looks good.
The contrast between that and the end grain is quite dramatic.
What WB satin did you use?
Tim

 

[Scott B.]

Laying down some nice wb satin on maple with the kitchen cabinet component of the job.

Looks good.
The contrast between that and the end grain is quite dramatic.
What WB satin did you use?
Tim

Thanks Tim. It is Wood Classics by SW.

 

[Scott B.]

So the kitchen restoration component of the job is now complete, and we are transitioning into 13 door and jamb systems, then we will run the new trim package through the shop and then start following carpentry installation through the house.

[attachthumb=1]

The recent threads about guys making charging stations in systainers makes me want to throw out an extra reminder to be safe with those chargers and stations, that's what started this whole project.

 

[Tinker]

So the kitchen restoration component of the job is now complete, and we are transitioning into 13 door and jamb systems, then we will run the new trim package through the shop and then start following carpentry installation through the house.

[attachthumb=1]

The recent threads about guys making charging stations in systainers makes me want to throw out an extra reminder to be safe with those chargers and stations, that's what started this whole project.

Scott, Are you saying it was an enclosed charging station that started the fire?

I have seen several pics of the sustainer charging stations as well as other setups out of wood with the chargers enclosed.  i have not gone that route as I have been wondering about heat buildup from such enclosures.  I have not seen any discussions about such problem, but have wondered. 
Tinker

 

[Scott B.]

So the kitchen restoration component of the job is now complete, and we are transitioning into 13 door and jamb systems, then we will run the new trim package through the shop and then start following carpentry installation through the house.

[attachthumb=1]

The recent threads about guys making charging stations in systainers makes me want to throw out an extra reminder to be safe with those chargers and stations, that's what started this whole project.

Scott, Are you saying it was an enclosed charging station that started the fire?

I have seen several pics of the Systainer charging stations as well as other setups out of wood with the chargers enclosed.  i have not gone that route as I have been wondering about heat buildup from such enclosures.  I have not seen any discussions about such problem, but have wondered. 
Tinker

No, it was a workbench outlet strip charging cordless tool batteries.

Would hate to see a systainer get melted, or worse. Electricity is no missing around. When is goes bad, it happens fast.

 

[chris s]

Scott; going back a few posts. When you say yellow soap do you mean felsnaptha. I don't know if it still exists but when I was a boy there was a cake of it at the deep sink for hand cleaning, worked well.    Chris

 

[hcoyote]

Scott; going back a few posts. When you say yellow soap do you mean felsnaptha. I don't know if it still exists but when I was a boy there was a cake of it at the deep sink for hand cleaning, worked well.    Chris

Dial still makes Fels-naptha.  You can find it at various places like Ace Hardware, Walmart, Amazon ... if you google around, you can find it for about $0.99 a bar (and as high as $3-4).  We buy a dozen or two bricks a year and make our own laundry soap with it.  Great stuff.

 

[Cheese]

Just purchased a bar of it yesterday from the local grocery store. Still the best item to remove clothing stains.

 

[Tinker]

We used it on the farm for all sorts of cleaning.  If Ivory Soap did not work, that bar of Yellow Soap would.
Tinker

 

[wow]

Many of you know 7-Corners for their tool catalog, but they were also an old-time hardware store. When they were having their closing sale Mrs. WOW and I wandered the aisles looking through all the old stock - both for nostalgia's sake, and to see if there were any items we needed. On the end of a shelf we found a stack of Fels Naptha bars and we grabbed every one they had. I think we bought 7-8 bars for $4.

I'm pretty sure we have a lifetime supply!

 

[Scott B.]

Scott; going back a few posts. When you say yellow soap do you mean felsnaptha. I don't know if it still exists but when I was a boy there was a cake of it at the deep sink for hand cleaning, worked well.    Chris

Hi Chris

I skimmed back through and didn't see where I referenced "yellow soap". Can you (or someone) pull a quote?