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by TexasRed
Fri Jul 20, 2018 5:09 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Wait time after blopping? And primer recommendations?
Replies: 27
Views: 2891

Re: Wait time after blopping? And primer recommendations?

Jade - Your masterful skills never ceases to impress me. It takes patience (& experience) plus a very steady hand to scrape curved profiles with the triangle blade! James - may I suggest you save yourself some angst & frustration - get a few of the curved blades from Bahco. As you progress ...
by TexasRed
Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:10 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Removing tongue-in-groove floorboards?
Replies: 7
Views: 2021

Re: Removing tongue-in-groove floorboards?

An oscillating multi-purpose tool is what was used to remove our T&G porch decking. (Same concept, right?!). It was painfully slow and we went through a LOT of blades but we were able to save almost every board. As much as we all love our old original wood, be warned it can be dry and tend to br...
by TexasRed
Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:14 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: screen door ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 847

Re: screen door ideas?

Phil, If I read your post correctly you are asking for craftsman style design ideas for your door? If I’m mistaken, disregard this post. We’ve been looking at combination storm/screen doors for our screened back porch. I realize you will be using metal, not wood. These are just for inspiration. The ...
by TexasRed
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:27 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Can Blopetine be applied with a sprayer?
Replies: 8
Views: 693

Can Blopetine be applied with a sprayer?

After many, many delays, the exterior is finally being prepped for paint! Yay, yippee! I am ecstatic watching the pink paint disappear. Must comment on the Paint Shaver Pro recommend by Mick. It is da’ bomb!! There is no easy way to remove paint from siding but this tool does it very well and is rem...
by TexasRed
Wed Sep 06, 2017 2:25 am
Forum: Smith's Home Appliance
Topic: Vintage Fridge Shopping
Replies: 80
Views: 14059

Re: Vintage Fridge Shopping

Manalto wrote: ..... Please don't tell anyone that I have three of the same 70 year-old refrigerator. People are so judgy.


:lol: :lol: :silent:

Triplets - congratulations!! That is exciting news around here James. Do you now have 1 complete fridge by taking bits from each?
by TexasRed
Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:52 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Texas members - Hurricane Harvey
Replies: 12
Views: 1060

Re: Texas members - Hurricane Harvey

I'm good. Thanks. IMG_2972.JPG LOL At least you still have your sense of humor Sashguy! Good to hear you're OK. Thanks for checking in. Best wishes to all the victims of Harvey. That is indeed fascinating - and true - about the older built homes fairing better. Jill's (pqtex) house was built in 191...
by TexasRed
Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:59 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Texas members - Hurricane Harvey
Replies: 12
Views: 1060

Texas members - Hurricane Harvey

Thank You to Phil for bringing this up... (on another thread). Reaching out to any Texas members living in the coastal area. If you have access to power and/or internet, PLEASE let us know you are safe when you are able. I believe there is just a handful of us here that reside in the Lone Star State...
by TexasRed
Sat Aug 26, 2017 4:42 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: Hutch compatible with Craftsman style
Replies: 48
Views: 4302

Re: Hutch compatible with Craftsman style

Manalto Great find! The price and dimensions make it "the perfect hutch for now". Since it isn't a fine antique you can be guilt free modifying it. Several ideas come to mind for your countertop work surface. Tile; large or small. Or a piece of formica with the old fashioned metal edge ban...
by TexasRed
Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:55 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Flat Seam Metal Roof
Replies: 8
Views: 957

Re: Flat Seam Metal Roof

Thanks everyone for the input. I am researching paint options for terne metal (this is the consensus among locals, the carpenter, painter, etc) . It needs paint badly - not sure that we want it to be "blingy" silver though Re: Removing the metal to inspect structure? Great suggestion, but ...
by TexasRed
Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:13 am
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Flat Seam Metal Roof
Replies: 8
Views: 957

Flat Seam Metal Roof

Howdy y'all --- me again, with more questions.... Our house has a flat seam metal roof on the wrap around porch as well as the attic dormer and a bay window bump out. We suspect it is original to the house (1905) but not sure of the metal type (tin, terne, sheet metal, etc). This, like everything ex...