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  1. Some facts please on how these windmills will "help offset global warming". Be sure to factor in manufacture, construction, disposal and storage battery facilities.
  2. Try sliding a tin off a sand bar and swim it into deeper water. A little trial and error on the sink rate. In really shallow water you may have to start reeling before jig hits the water. Different weights of tins come in handy.
  3. Not many years ago, I had 100 bass by my birthday, April 6. All fish were on the open beach with bucktails and rubber. An anomaly for sure.
  4. I also had nightmares with Andersons. That is until I found a guy who really knew his job. It seems that they had so many products and CHANGES over the years it is hard to keep up for an inexperienced or lazier employee. Good luck.
  5. "overkill", I guess, You should see my bulkhead. Instead of 650 plastic and 6X6 whalers, I went with 950, 8X8s and 12" 25' pilings. BTW, I'm not impressed with " outlasting you", I'll be 81 next month and was told to not buy green bananas.
  6. SS $crew$ from Simpson
  7. In the 30 odd years that I have owned this house I replaced galvy hangers twice. The first ones i replaced were the standard weight the 2nd time I went with the heavier ga. that were double dipped galvanized. My house gets salt water washed on any blow exceeding 35mph that hits the bulkhead dead on. Removing the corroded remains of hangers was a major PITA. Straps were shot but those nails were a mofo, 2" flat air chisel became my friend. This is going to be an expensive project but not concerned about a gang being on the deck for the 4th 0f July fireworks, priceless. 304 SS don't cut it.
  8. another sticker shock
  9. Thanks, and I hear you re adjusting corroded turnbuckles. I am going with all 316 stainless cables and all other hardware. I saved all the hardware from my brothers junked sailboat, all Stroud cables and terminals look like new. Boat had to be 60+ years old. Using 304 or 308 can get iffy but it somehow gets the SS stamp.
  10. Let the plumber fix the pipes. It is good he gave you a heads up but he may not know what he is looking at. A house framer should be able to tell you all you need. Maybe take a picture or two and seek advice from them.
  11. Thanks we had to run safety cable around perimeter of high rises in NYC. We ran continuous 1/4" cable using 2X2 angle iron as posts. Tightening was done with a come a long and Crosby clamps. Crude but got the job done. I'll scratch my head and get it done.
  12. Now that is a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing. One question, is that a continuous run of cables or did you have to stop and re start at corners. I hope mine will mimic yours.
  13. 1/8 or 3/16 cable? What crimping tool do you use? Powered or manual? Any oops hints that I don't have to learned the hard way? I have dealt with a lot of cable at work but never on a "finished" look. Thank you. BTW Atlantis looks like the real deal.
  14. Right on that. I am able to save and store that extra 2X4, 2X6 and longer cut offs from projects. Before I got to Lowe's, I check my material store. I just built a rolling welding table for a total out of pocket cost of $6.50 for an 8' 2X6.
  15. I hear you. I was in sticker shock from framing lumber. Trex should come with an armed guard.
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