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, 21 Nov 2009 05:18:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums2.jlconline.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg JLC-Online Forums http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/ Gaurdrail help, please http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50092&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:02:00 GMT This is my first post, so please be gentle. I’ve been reading these forums for the past couple of years and have gained an immeasurable amount of knowledge from everyone that contributes, so thank you to all. I’m a hands on GC that will complete as much of a project as time and scope of work... This is my first post, so please be gentle. I’ve been reading these forums for the past couple of years and have gained an immeasurable amount of knowledge from everyone that contributes, so thank you to all. I’m a hands on GC that will complete as much of a project as time and scope of work will permit. I’ve done a fair amount of trim work (doors, casing, base, crown, cabinets and built-ins) and have never had to finish a set of stairs, until now. My first question is regarding the positioning of a 3 ½” square newel post for a guardrail on a balcony that makes a 45 degree turn. Is the newel placed so that the shoe rail/guardrail are mitered at a 22 ½ on each side of the newel to form the intersection? This means the newel is centered on the landing tread miter and the sides of the newel are parallel with the miter in the landing tread?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Finish Carpentry cpavlik http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50092 Plywood siding without joints http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50091&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:56:59 GMT Client wants a painted, smooth plywood wall for side of building. I am not sure how to make joint lines disappear. Am I best off

1. using T&G plywood and caulking joints

2. mud and/or tape at all joints

3. would think I can't butt joints up too tight anyway because of potential for buckling.

Thanks for help. ]]> Exterior Details cdservices http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50091 Tile Expansion Joints at dissimilar materials http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50090&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:09 GMT I set these tiles on hardibacker with a 1/8th space between the enclosure and everything else (backer and tile). Since this was the first time, anyone has requested tile above this type of enclosure, I wanted to make sure that there was enough expansion room between the unit and any surrounding... I set these tiles on hardibacker with a 1/8th space between the enclosure and everything else (backer and tile). Since this was the first time, anyone has requested tile above this type of enclosure, I wanted to make sure that there was enough expansion room between the unit and any surrounding materials. In between those, I put color matching 100% silicone at each juncture.


1/8" too big, or would a smaller expansion joint work ? I don't think that this information can be found in the TCNA's handbook.


Opinions ?


TIA
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]]> Ceramic Tile always-learning http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50090 Truck Access http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50089&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:06 GMT For all of you guys who have big trucks... or just want to be able to eliminate a few stairs from a job.... Global Industrial Supply http://www.globalindustrial.com/ A solid investment, and probably what will save me from future knee surgery... For all of you guys who have big trucks... or just want to be able to eliminate a few stairs from a job....


Global Industrial Supply

http://www.globalindustrial.com/

A solid investment, and probably what will save me from future knee surgery...
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]]> always-learning http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50089 JLC Live? http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50088&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:38:09 GMT Anyone heard whether the show will be coming back? I know Providence was the only one last year, haven't heard anything about this year, but I assume the organizers would have booked by now if they were doing it. ]]> Trade Talk Dancing Dan http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50088 Flashing stone veneer chimney http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50087&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:34 GMT Anyone have a standard detail? We're building a plywood box to run the stove pipe thru, applying stone veneer. Never done it before, not sure how to handle the flashing. Mostly I'm wondering how you do it so it can get replaced without pulling the stone. Do you step your flashing like on a normal chimney? ]]> Exterior Details Dancing Dan http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50087 Topcon laser rl-vh4g2 http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50086&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:49 GMT Anybody using the new green beam lasers ? I need a new one and was looking at topcon. I have the salesman coming to my job next week but thought I'd ask around before I hear his pitch. Any reliability issues?
thanks, Sinclair

http://www.topconpositioning.com/pro...-rl-vh4g2.html ]]> sinclair http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50086 Why the stock market should crash... http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50085&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:12:28 GMT An interesting take on the economy: Why The Stock Market Should Crash. (http://seekingalpha.com/article/173607-why-the-stock-market-should-crash?source=article_sb_popular) P.S.: Can someone direct me to the thread that talked about how to embed a link in text on a post? An interesting take on the economy:

Why The Stock Market Should Crash.

P.S.: Can someone direct me to the thread that talked about how to embed a link in text on a post? ]]> Trade Talk Alex_Saloutos http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50085 hardie board price jump http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50084&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:32:50 GMT The new hardie board has a bevel and their name and a nail line, sounds great. But the waste on the gable ends is now about 4' per run,and more for the dumpster. One of my helpers is using the scrap to enlarge his parking area. ]]> Hdeanb http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50084 California Roadshows http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50083&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:25:24 GMT Just in case someone doesn't already know, I'll be doing three Roadshows in California in a couple weeks.
Dec. 5 Andersen Plywood in Culver City
Dec. 10: Dolan's Lumber in Walnut Creek
Dec. 12: Beronio's in San Francisco

I'm also going to do a special class on Greek Revival / Victorian Trim at Woodcraft of Dublin on Tuesday, December 8, from 4:00-6:00 pm

You can make reservations for any of these shows online:
http://www.katzroadshow.com/upcoming_events.html

If anyone from the forum is going to be at any of the events, let me know! And please say hello at the shows.
Gary ]]> Finish Carpentry Gary Katz http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50083 Stimulus Watch http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50082&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:17:47 GMT Found this site interesting, to say the least: http://stimuluswatch.org/2.0/.

Who said money don't grow on trees?

In my state of NJ, the Trustees of Princeton University were granted $35 million.

Example -- $959,415 was granted for this:
"Award Description: Fefferman has been working to find efficient algorithms to interpolate multidimensional data by an interpolating function that is 'nearly as smooth as possible' (under various interpretations of the phrase in quotes); and investigating a possible self-similar breakdown scenario for the surface QG equation, an incompressible fluid equation in 2 space dimensions. Stein has been working on finding general theorems that guarantee that relevant operators arising in several complex variables are bounded on appropriate function spaces. He has also been working to develop the asymptotics of stock-price distributions for basic models involving stochastic volatility. Fefferman: Interpolation of data is important for many purposes in science and technology. (Nearly) incompressible fluids occur in nature, but there is little fundamental understanding of how they flow. Stein: Methods of harmonic analysis used in studying operators on function spaces have vast applications in understanding a variety of phenomena in science and technology. There is also great utility in better understanding the nature of solutions of stochastic differential equations."

"Jobs Summary: No Princeton University faculty jobs were created or retained through ARRA funding. Prime recipient retained DCE Graduate Student, Graduate Student, Graduate Student, Graduate Student. (Total jobs reported: 0)"

Check out your state. Hope and change is alive and well here in the Soprano state, especially for Fefferman and Stein. ]]> Trade Talk glennwarner http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50082 hitachi impact driver and drill = $129.00 http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50081&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:45:47 GMT Hey guys, I just thought I give you the heads up the Lowes know lowered the price for the set of 2 Hitachi drills for $129.00 - Comes with a impact driver, and drill, with a hitachi bag, and set of bits. I can vouch these drills are the best drills I ever used. Very durable. Infact, I owned 5... Hey guys,

I just thought I give you the heads up the Lowes know lowered the price for the set of 2 Hitachi drills for $129.00 - Comes with a impact driver, and drill, with a hitachi bag, and set of bits. I can vouch these drills are the best drills I ever used. Very durable. Infact, I owned 5 now. I use them for metal framing, and there great. I have dropped them off a lift 20 ft, and still work. Don't be fooled by the 12 volt battery, very long lasting. I use the Impact driver more, the drill might be a bit weak for me. ]]> Joepro0000 http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50081 Hitachi Sliding Compound Miter Saw http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50080&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:26 GMT My old 8 1/4 " sliding compound miter saw has become difficult to slide on the rail
system. Anyone have any tips for getting it to slide smoother. Thanks in advance for
any responses.

Mike ]]> Mlandry http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50080 Training the new guy http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50079&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:08:17 GMT So my boss hired a new guy for the crew. He has some experience doing laminate and tile flooring, drop ceilings and a bit of commercial metal framing. We do residential remodeling and little bit of everything.

I've found over the last few weeks that the new guy is ok with things that are repetitive (this is how you replace a window, now do the next 6) but anything that's non-standard, he's hopeless. I already have a helper, I don't need two, I'm not that good. How do I train this guy to think for himself? I try to explain the concepts to him when he screws something up, but I'm not getting anything do some days because I have to tell him what to do, answer his questions and help him fix his screw ups. He's a good worker but just doesn't have an eye for details or enough background to know when to use what material or tool. My boss, the owner of the company, who's not in the field, likes the guy and thinks he'll stay with the company long term so I'm not gonna be the one to say it's not working, but some days it drives me nuts.

Short of experience, how do you train someone how to do remodeling when you never do the same thing twice? ]]> Trade Talk Loren97 http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50079 exterior foam bypass? http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50078&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:28:09 GMT Took this picture today - it's actually a building a local architect bought and is making his offices. It makes no sense to me - won't the rigid just get bypassed?
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