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by Ober51
Tue Jul 18, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: What I did at my house today...
Replies: 3042
Views: 1073895

Re: What I did at my house today...

DIF worked well for me. Scoring it first, then very hot water and DIF and let it sit. Then elbow grease.
by Ober51
Fri Jul 14, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: What I did at my house today...
Replies: 3042
Views: 1073895

Re: What I did at my house today...

Corsetière wrote:Top step in progress. I just stained and put on a coat of Danish oil to protect in the meantime while I decide if I want to put something else on top in addition.

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Looks great, keep them coming!
by Ober51
Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:43 pm
Forum: Craftsman's Guild
Topic: Window question--Jade and Sashguy?
Replies: 73
Views: 3769

Re: Window question--Jade and Sashguy?

Are there different gauge thicknesses for glazing points? If so, how would one know which one to use?
by Ober51
Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Neighborhood Introductions
Topic: Our First House!
Replies: 305
Views: 31722

Re: Our First House!

Hey, great to see that bathroom come together! Looks really great. Your DR also looks to be well on it's way, and so nice that you actually got to do some outside work too. I hope all is well and that you are feeling good. Eric Thanks, Eric! We are actually pretty close to being able to finally use...
by Ober51
Sun Jul 02, 2017 12:52 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: What I did at my house today...
Replies: 3042
Views: 1073895

Re: What I did at my house today...

Great job, that looks fantastic!
by Ober51
Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:48 am
Forum: District Common
Topic: What I did at my house today...
Replies: 3042
Views: 1073895

Re: What I did at my house today...

Great progress all around!

My brother and I hulked the four remaining first floor radiators to the sandblaster today. They should be ready in about a week - looking spiffy and all powdercoated like the ones upstairs.
by Ober51
Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:36 am
Forum: Neighborhood Introductions
Topic: Our First House!
Replies: 305
Views: 31722

Re: Our First House!

JacquieJet wrote:Wow, that looks so nice!!! Love it. Functional and beautiful!
I love the "strike a pose" before photo, too! Heh heh!


Thank you!

And that's Jess prancing, yelling, "Take the shot!!"
by Ober51
Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:29 am
Forum: Neighborhood Introductions
Topic: Our First House!
Replies: 305
Views: 31722

Re: Our First House!

awomanwithahammer wrote:Oh, my goodness, that's really nice, Ober! It blends beautifully with the style of the house, and so nicely done. I love the history, especially the CL score! Good job!


Thank you! It's nice to finally not sludge through mud into the house when it rains!
by Ober51
Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:14 am
Forum: Neighborhood Introductions
Topic: Our First House!
Replies: 305
Views: 31722

Re: Our First House!

UPDATE: The back patio is done! The front walkway 95% done, as well. A few quick notes regarding the materials. The brick used in both applications is reclaimed from old buildings in NYC. They are actually "jumbo" brick, 2 and 3/4s thick rather than the usual 2 and 1/4s. The blue stone in ...
by Ober51
Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: District Common
Topic: For your viewing pleasure.
Replies: 7
Views: 639

Re: For your viewing pleasure.

Vala wrote:Wow, simply stunning! What's the outside of it look like?



https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1024 ... 4065_zpid/