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Post by brettj on Jun 11, 2022 21:41:35 GMT
Pretty much finished the ceiling insulation and flooring.
Had to raise the ceiling joists by 60mm, so the batts wouldn't be compressed under the flooring.
Just waiting for attic stairs to be installed, which has been held off by covid and supply issues.
In the meantime have finished a retaining wall/fence at the bottom of the section.
Just have to attach the wire. Section will be 100% enclosed.
Also reorganised the shed, with a bigger/taller/deeper/wider shelf unit.
Just have to do the last bit of sorting out for tools/screws etc.
Next job is to build a woodshed that I'm going to share with my neighbour, 2.7m x 1.8m x 1.5m high.
Will start the posts tomorrow.
The weather has turned terrible.
Will have to put on my 'big boy pants' and brave the rain.
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Jun 12, 2022 10:43:33 GMT
Post by MartinT on Jun 12, 2022 10:43:33 GMT
The weather has turned terrible. Just as it's been nice and sunny here. A change from the cost of living. |
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Post by brettj on Jun 12, 2022 11:39:39 GMT
Prices have risen steeply here.
Food, petrol, rent, building supplies etc
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Jun 14, 2022 19:21:40 GMT
Post by MikeMusic on Jun 14, 2022 19:21:40 GMT
Had the windows cleaned today
I paid attention and asked questions
Lots of water and a scrub with a big brush
No soap or wiping after
Looks good
Looks easy enough to do yourself with the de ionised water and a scrub.
The full monty is a big tank of de ionised water with a pump to take it up a hose on a pipe to the brush
Anyone had similar thoughts ?
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Jun 14, 2022 20:57:29 GMT
Post by MartinT on Jun 14, 2022 20:57:29 GMT
I don't know how you get grease off without a detergent in it.
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Jun 14, 2022 21:40:59 GMT
Post by Slinger on Jun 14, 2022 21:40:59 GMT
I don't know how you get grease off without a detergent in it. Wipe stuck-on grease marks away with a mixture of cornstarch/cornflour and white vinegar, or if it's not too serious just add white vinegar to your water and that might do the trick on its own. |
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Jun 15, 2022 6:22:51 GMT
Post by petea on Jun 15, 2022 6:22:51 GMT
Hospitals in the Netherlands are cleaned using moistened microfibre cloths only. No detergents are used (or disinfectants). Microfibre has a greater affinity for most soiling including oils and greases which is why it works so well. The key of course is to present a fresh face of the cloth to each surface and then to send the cloths away to be cleaned of whatever they have picked up. I guess that principle would work for windows as well, although in this application you are just displacing the dirt from the glass to a cloth / frame etc and so dirt pickup is less critical.
Personally I use a detergent and a low volume of liquid and remove it with a squeegee. I don't use deionised water (even though I have a deioniser in the darkroom) and do not get any residues left despite the water being over 300 ppm in hardness.
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Jun 15, 2022 6:29:58 GMT
Post by MartinT on Jun 15, 2022 6:29:58 GMT
I use a microfibre cloth to clean my glasses and agree that it needs frequent washing to retain its cleaning properties. Otherwise, it just starts smearing.
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Jun 15, 2022 8:32:19 GMT
Post by MikeMusic on Jun 15, 2022 8:32:19 GMT
I don't know how you get grease off without a detergent in it. This was only outside, no grease ? Inside he uses a soap / detergent with the water |
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Jun 15, 2022 8:34:51 GMT
Post by MikeMusic on Jun 15, 2022 8:34:51 GMT
Hospitals in the Netherlands are cleaned using moistened microfibre cloths only. No detergents are used (or disinfectants). Microfibre has a greater affinity for most soiling including oils and greases which is why it works so well. The key of course is to present a fresh face of the cloth to each surface and then to send the cloths away to be cleaned of whatever they have picked up. I guess that principle would work for windows as well, although in this application you are just displacing the dirt from the glass to a cloth / frame etc and so dirt pickup is less critical. Personally I use a detergent and a low volume of liquid and remove it with a squeegee. I don't use deionised water (even though I have a deioniser in the darkroom) and do not get any residues left despite the water being over 300 ppm in hardness. Interesting about the Dutch hospitals. He avoided the wiping down after which must be difficult on the 2nd floor windows without a ladder |
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Jun 15, 2022 10:28:45 GMT
Post by petea on Jun 15, 2022 10:28:45 GMT
I use a microfibre cloth to clean my glasses and agree that it needs frequent washing to retain its cleaning properties. Otherwise, it just starts smearing. Yes, the cleaners using a folding pattern to present and number of fresh 'faces' of a cloth and when they are all used they go in a bin for cleaning and they start a new one. The cloths are 'colour-coded' to ensure that potentially unhygienic surfaces are not cleaned with cloth designated for more hygienic ones. The key factor is that the cloths must be moist (but not wet) and the trolly has a sort of mangle built in the prepare them for use. |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 16, 2022 16:43:51 GMT
Can you guess what I'm going to make?  Nice little tub of polyester resin and glass fibre matting layered to over 6cm thickness. It's going to be a strong block, that will be divided into two and shaped for something special. It will need to be strong!  |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 17, 2022 11:54:41 GMT
Next installments Block of solid resin with layered up glass fibre matting right through Will make two blocks   One rough shaped. Quick and easy to do on an end sander  |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 18, 2022 12:29:41 GMT
Next steps. Shape to close tolerance but smooth fit. The latter is vital.  Bit of a clue as to what these are for.  More power in the lathe than the pillar drill. The 30mm hole cutter eats power. I used the lathe's back gears for slow cutting power.  Both done and nice tight fit on the steel post.   Next up, the base / footer. More engineering conundrum solving, using offcut / bits and bobs from the workshop. |
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 20, 2022 13:20:38 GMT
Taking shape now  Footer / base done. Made from billet aluminium I had left over from thick armboard projects. Laminated up and clamped with 4 bolts right though. The central hole for the steel post drilled. Bonded together and with retaining bolts for good measure to prevent twisting. Most of the Lotus Elise etc chassis is bonded aluminium / alloy. Super strong! Then etch primer and satin black lacquer. The inside of the post has been high pressure Waxoyled. That's something the original base will also get. Useless powdercoat on that is all flaking off after 3 years! In operation / reveal   It's super solid. Every bit as solid as the purpose made on. I filled the old holes in the base plinth with matching concrete / mortar (still drying). Will be invisible I think. Next up - what will the original base be used for? |
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Jun 20, 2022 14:00:56 GMT
Post by MartinT on Jun 20, 2022 14:00:56 GMT
Very nice!
Oh, to have that sort of time on my hands.
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 20, 2022 14:10:03 GMT
Very nice! Oh, to have that sort of time on my hands. In fairness I did a fair amount of it over the weekend. But the other work tasks I have, have associated gluing / drying wait times, I can fill in the gaps watching / playing tennis or doing other things. Assuming a reasonable standard of living is a given, I think time is a life choice. We all have approx the same amount of it, assuming same lifespan. Material desires can get in the way of time - unless you absolutely love / live for what pays. When asked: “What's the biggest mistake we make in life?” The Buddha replied, “The biggest mistake is you think you have time..” Time is free but it's priceless. |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 20, 2022 16:41:35 GMT
Well indeed - free time is getting closer for me now, just over 2 years to go.
However between now and then is a balance between 1) stop work, no more salary, limited pension and 2) more work, more salary and better pension.
I have willingly chosen 2. If I croak before then, I got it wrong!
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Post by speedysteve on Jun 21, 2022 15:04:53 GMT
Has anyone DIY roasted coffee beans?
A Swedish celebrity chef / garden prog co-presenter showed doing it the basic way in a skillet.
He roasted fairly slowly until the greenish beans turned the fairly light roast he wanted.
For fathers day, daughter 1 got me a kg of unroasted beans from a local Ely roastery.
Their coffee is great.
I gave it a go today. 50g starter for just 2 cups to try.
Didn't produce much coffee smell while roasting! Once cooled, smelled really nice.
Once ground it was a light roast.
Lighter than my usual coffee.
Extraction was good.
Looked good
Perfectly drinkable! Tasty!
Next I will try oven roasting in our posh ? (can do oven only) microwave and see.
Then a batch in the big oven.
Fun and games.
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Jun 21, 2022 15:29:03 GMT
Post by MikeMusic on Jun 21, 2022 15:29:03 GMT
Keep us updated Steve
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