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[woodtickgreg]

The black cabinet is what is going to be replaced with the new box. I had the neighbors lawn guy help me get it out of the truck and set it on the ground.

And the new box is in place, it matches the other box. The brown Kennedy hang on box in the middle is just for hardware, it's, bolts, washers etc.

The craftsman top box I purchased new about 1979. I was a 19 year old punk kid working in a moped shop as a mechanic. Back then there wasn't to many guys doing that kind of work.

 

[Tom Smart]

I enjoyed the video but was a bit surprised by footage. Very few ash trees shown with the birds, none with the wasp. They had White oak, beech (assume American), black birch, a hickory, a pine, a larch, an aspen, paper birch and lots of soft maple. Would have been great if they had more ash trees with the smaller birds and wasp. Still, all in all, great video and information.

YouTuber short cuts using stock B roll footage….

 

[garyswf]

Pretty much have the forms done. I still have some dirt to shovel out in some high spots.
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The cross boards are just set in loose so i can move them as needed while I pour the concrete. Ill be mixing my own. The days of me hustling to wheelbarrow concrete in and get it finished are behind me. Mixing my own I can work at my own pace. I'll rent a mixer. I estimate this at 36 bags. Probably a 2 day job for me.
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You do what you feel you need to, but, I would recommend renting a regular concrete mixer and make sure you have a contractor wheelbarrow.
My stepson rented one of those machines you mentioned and was very disappointed with it.

 

[garyswf]

My wife and I got some good news Sunday, the condo we have been leasing sold and we have to be out by the 29th of this month, hallelujah.
Now for the really good news we won't be homeless, we actually own a home in Georgia so we will pack up what little bit we have have here and put it with all of our other stuff in Georgia. Now the even better news is I'll just be a few steps from my shop instead of 320 miles.
The even better thing is now I can bug ole Tim from across the street.

 

[woodtickgreg]

You do what you feel you need to, but, I would recommend renting a regular concrete mixer and make sure you have a contractor wheelbarrow.
My stepson rented one of those machines you mentioned and was very disappointed with it.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. I ended up just purchasing a cement mixer so I could do the work slowly. It's getting really hot here and I dont do well in the heat. Plus my back is aging faster than me. So slow and steady is my way of working now. I'm just trying to save some money and not over think this. It's just small concrete slabs that will form a walkway. They will probably outcast me, it's just cement. I have slowed way down as I age, I have accepted it. I can still do the work but much slower and with more breaks now. It's OK with me, I still feel blessed. Retirement is good.

 

[Nature Man]

My wife and I got some good news Sunday, the condo we have been leasing sold and we have to be out by the 29th of this month, hallelujah.
Now for the really good news we won't be homeless, we actually own a home in Georgia so we will pack up what little bit we have have here and put it with all of our other stuff in Georgia. Now the even better news is I'll just be a few steps from my shop instead of 320 miles.
The even better thing is now I can bug ole Tim from across the street.

Congrats! Sounds like your plan is coming together! So nice to be close to your shop! Chuck

 

[woodtickgreg]

Got an Allen wrench in my brand new tires. Of course any tire shop will tell you it's 2 close to the sidewall and they can't repair it. I purchased these at Sam's club and there is a warranty on them so a new tire is on order.
So I plugged it so I can drive it until the new tire comes in. I did feel that it's still in the steel cords so it would probably hold forever. I'll keep this tire for a spare.

 

[Nature Man]

Got an Allen wrench in my brand new tires. Of course any tire shop will tell you it's 2 close to the sidewall and they can't repair it. I purchased these at Sam's club and there is a warranty on them so a new tire is on order.
So I plugged it so I can drive it until the new tire comes in. I did feel that it's still in the steel cords so it would probably hold forever. I'll keep this tire for a spare.
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I’ve repaired many a tire in days of old. Well before the 2” limitations they have now. Can’t believe an allen wrench could do any damage! Chuck

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

You do what you feel you need to, but, I would recommend renting a regular concrete mixer and make sure you have a contractor wheelbarrow.
My stepson rented one of those machines you mentioned and was very disappointed with it.

If you use the mud mixer machine, remember to use the brand of premix that Lowe's sells. The competing brand doesn't pass through the machine properly.