JLC-Online Forums http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/ The JLC-Online Forums help construction professionals share ideas and get answers to their questions about business and technical topics. en Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:49:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg JLC-Online Forums http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/ Step AWAY From The Computer! http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49920&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:40:58 GMT I'm getting bad. I've got to lighten up a bit.

Any body ever decide that they might just need to not spend so much time on-line? lol

I think I'm gonna have to make a new rule for myself, especially with this forum. I'm gonna pull up the page where I always start, which is "New Threads", click on whichever ones I want to read by opening them in a new tab, read them one at a time and post a reply to the ones I want, then CLOSE THEM! Not go back and forth, back and forth. Just one post, and try to be shorter too.

It's either that or I'm gonna have to go find a meeting.

Forumaholics Anonymous. "Hi I'm Tom, and I'm a forum addict, and I'm just thankful."
"Keep comin back!"
Lol.

Seriously. Enough already.

Hearing cheers in the background and muffled, "Yeah. Good idea" 's.

Tom ]]> Trade Talk TSJHD1 http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49920 Pre-Slope http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49919&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:54:46 GMT I would like to know how many of you guys use a pre-slope under your pans? The reason I ask, I only know of one installer that builds a "traditional" mortar bed, pan liner, etc that uses one in my area. I know that the TCA requires this and it makes damn good sense. I personally use the schulter products in the shower, but I would like to know how many of you use a pre-slope. I ask this because the last tile guy we tried using had no idea what a pre-slope was (I was to busy to get to the shower at the time). This guy probably averaged 50 showers a year I would imagine. I just dont understand skipping important steps like this. ]]> Ceramic Tile NateMoss http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49919 <![CDATA[Recommendations on "green" exterior sealant?]]> http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49918&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:34:59 GMT Looking for a "green", low-voc, LEED approved, or similar spec, exterior sealant for siding and windows, in colors. Anyone have a recommendation?

In the past I've typically used OSI or Solar Seal. Solar Seal does not have a green product. OSI has introduced a "green" lineup, but their window and siding sealant seems to only be available in white. ]]> Trade Talk hdrider_chgo http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49918 loose wall http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49917&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:35:24 GMT Ive got a condo that I'm redoing the kitchen, baths, all new doors, trim and painting. The halfwall at the top pf the clients stairwell is loose. They have asked me to fix it. I was thinking I could remove the baseboard and drywall on the upper hallway side and then use 3 inch screws to better secure it. A sliding door abuts the halfwall, so there should be studs right behind where the wall terminates and I planned on screwing into them and then through the base plate of the wall. Do you think this will secure the wall? Anyone with any better ideas. Since they are selling this place they want to put the least amount of money into it, thanks Eric ]]> Rough Framing ericbuggeln http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49917 fort hood http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49916&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:18:47 GMT i hope the guy turns out mad rather than bad i hope the guy turns out mad rather than bad ]]> Trade Talk Tom Bainbridge http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49916 national association of contractors and builders http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49915&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:02:12 GMT A lady called from the NACB and wanted to sell me a spot in the upcoming trade show in Dallas this upcoming March. I googled the NACB and found nothing. I also went to Dallas convention center web site and found nothing scheduled like she said. Is this association real? If so any dealings... A lady called from the NACB and wanted to sell me a spot in the upcoming trade show in Dallas this upcoming March.

I googled the NACB and found nothing. I also went to Dallas convention center web site and found nothing scheduled like she said.

Is this association real? If so any dealings with them? ]]> Finish Carpentry Lamar Horton http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49915 ? Stabila Laser Distance Measures http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49914&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:09:56 GMT Been to two stores to fiddle with the Stabila and neither store had sold a unit. Could be because neither salesman new how to use it... So my questions to those who know how to use the Stabilas: I understand they read in feet and inches, or inches only (that has been discussed on different... Been to two stores to fiddle with the Stabila and neither store had sold a unit. Could be because neither salesman new how to use it...

So my questions to those who know how to use the Stabilas: I understand they read in feet and inches, or inches only (that has been discussed on different threads) but both units I saw were reading in decimals. Example: 7' 5.825" or 77.825."

I don't want to mess with decimals and neither salesman seemed interested in figuring it out. No manual was on display.

Also, when aiming the dot I found it very easy to accidentally move your target when trying to press the button to capture the distance. Is this blatant user incompetance (mine) or something you get used to.

Finally, one of the stores had the Stabila 300 marked for $99.00 vs. the $149 it seems to be going for. Originally I was considering the $250 version with the larger range, but for only $99 I might give that a whirl... any comments? ]]> The Foresttombs http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49914 metal stud framing article http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49913&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:05:37 GMT just wondering what you thought of the article in JLC on metal stud framing . bradcas just wondering what you thought of the article in JLC on metal stud framing .


bradcas ]]> Rough Framing bradcas http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49913 <![CDATA[The 'U' Word]]> http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49912&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:46:06 GMT Unemployment officially rises to 10.2%. Unofficially, much higher. http://www.cnbc.com/id/33714693 Unemployment officially rises to 10.2%. Unofficially, much higher.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/33714693 ]]> Trade Talk Overbuilders http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49912 Dremel Multi-Max Deal http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49911&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:10:11 GMT Buy.Com has the recon kit for $60 shipped...http://www.buy.com/prod/dremel-multi-max-tool-kit-6300-02l-rt-refurbished/q/loc/66357/212177601.html?adid=17992 Buy.Com has the recon kit for $60 shipped...http://www.buy.com/prod/dremel-multi...tml?adid=17992 ]]> gburnet http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49911 cap for 2 x 6 http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49910&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:10:39 GMT I need some type of decorative, water-shedding cap that I can set on the end of a 2 x 6 porch rail post that is mounted to the siding. Something about 1-3/8" thick and about 6-3/4" long would be ideal; width is negotiable. Any suggestions or ideas? ]]> Finish Carpentry charles http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49910 cutting plexiglass? http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49909&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:45:06 GMT Can plexiglass be cut on a table saw? or does it shatter/crack?? This is the 1/8+/- thickness! I may buy one of the carbide score and snap tools, but only if necessary. Maybe a battery circ saw with a plywood blade? Can plexiglass be cut on a table saw? or does it shatter/crack?? This is the 1/8+/- thickness!

I may buy one of the carbide score and snap tools, but only if necessary.

Maybe a battery circ saw with a plywood blade? ]]> James Eggert http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49909 2 questions about anchor bolts http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49908&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:32:40 GMT 1. Does there exist a coating one can apply to plain steel bolts that will not obstruct the threads but will provide equivalent ACQ corrosion resistance to hot dipped galvanizing? 2. Does anybody make bolt holders for when the bolts are a foot or more from slab forms? Perhaps something metal or... 1. Does there exist a coating one can apply to plain steel bolts that will not obstruct the threads but will provide equivalent ACQ corrosion resistance to hot dipped galvanizing?

2. Does anybody make bolt holders for when the bolts are a foot or more from slab forms? Perhaps something metal or plastic that is intended to be cast into the concrete? ]]> Building Science charles http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49908 Spiral Stairs installation http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49907&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:14:05 GMT Here's a K54 spiral that Bill Walters from Piedmont Home products in VA just finished. I did the octagon opening which features recessed panels on each of the eight sides.

http://images51.fotki.com/v750/photo...tair160-vi.jpg

He builds about 2 of these a year currently. The mortise/tenon work and the 8" center column really makes these stairs stand out IMO. ]]> Finish Carpentry sleuth255 http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49907 curved iron balustrade http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49906&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:02:19 GMT I built this 90 degree maple stairway and delegated out the ironwork. I know how to glue wood....but just cant seem to get the iron to take glue...... Stan Foster Illinois I built this 90 degree maple stairway and delegated out the ironwork. I know how to glue wood....but just cant seem to get the iron to take glue......

Stan Foster
Illinois
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