Discussion Forum
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black marks on steel roof
Oops! The other day I was working off a dormer roof that was standing seam. My regular shoes were wet, so I was wearing black soled shoes. Didn't realize 'til…
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wood flooring in basement
I have to install some wood flooring in my in-laws basement. I believe it is 3/4 " hardwood. Question is - is a subfloor needed, or just sleepers w/ the…
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Radial arm saws
Just wondering, does anybody bring a radial arm saw on the job w/ them anymore. My mentor in carpentry bought one for me a few weeks ago. I thought they…
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Tools on plane
I'm going to do some volunteer relief work in Jamaica. I want to bring my cordless drill, circular saw, recip saw, and tool pouch. Any ideas on how to pack…
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log vs. stick framing
Anybody here have experience w/ log building? Did an estimate for a family - 15 x 20 sunroom and 15x20 deck added on a log home. They said log siding…
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overhead and profit
Just one quick question. When printing out an estimate for a customer, do you show the percentage you charge for overhead and profit, or do you just adjust your rates…
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Insurance site visit
Finally got my general liability insurance ($1700 a year! Can that be right for small time remodeler/handyman?) Got a call from their rep. that they want to do a site…
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roof over job
Working on estimate for re -roof job, approx. 16 sq. Seen quite a few varied prices here, from $50 sq to over $200 sq. Question - are these prices labor…
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latest tuition payment
My latest lesson is going to cost me. 1st thing I did wrong was give an estimate over the phone, not a detailed printed form. Told daughter (an adult, her…
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Hitachi coil siding-framing nailer?
Anybody used the Hitachi coil siding/framing nailer? Can it really do both? My experience is a "universal" type of toll does universally nothing. Appreciate your opinions. (before you ask -…