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steele2 on scored.co
6 hours ago3 points(+0/-0/+3Score on mirror)1 child
I couldn't agree more... and a sharpening stone for them.
Sharpening stones also work perfectly as sandpaper for adding perfectly beveled edges to DIY cut ceramic tiles.
And perhaps a can of CLR for any tools or screws that need de-rusting.
In my limited experience, non-biodegradable plastic shim (spacers) are essential for making wall studs perfectly horizontal or vertical, or packing tiny gaps between things like door and window trims.
Shims come in a range of widths and even the thinnest 1/25 inch can be sanded if you're wanting micron obsessive-compulsive paper-thickness perfection.
It's sad how many corners builders and tradesmen cut.
I keep an extensive supply of shims because I use them so often for all kinds of jobs.
Incidentally, if you ever want paper-thin level carpentry perfection, it's really easy: just cut an inch thick long strip of paper, place it at right angles between a vertically oriented steel rules (or long spirit level if you're leveling studs) and the wood.
Hold the ends of the ruler and try to rock it back and forth like a children's playground seesaw. If the ruler rocks then you'll know which side needs to be slightly sanded to get it perfect.
https://files.catbox.moe/id8sjc.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RGN7khm.jpeg
[Finally, I'd recommend a pin punch set for hammering in nails in difficult places or in brittle surfaces like drywall or fiber-cement board. This will ensure you don't miss when you're tired and bruise the board. I can't believe how often I use these in everyday jobs.](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zToAAeSwiJZoZ0aj/s-l1600.png)
I'm a software engineer by trade, but I find the engineering discipline in home renovation to be spectacular and rewarding.
2 hours ago1 point(+0/-0/+1Score on mirror)1 child
I'm a DIY master. I can take damn near anything apart, figure out how it works and put it together. But im White. Normal for us. We invented almost everything
The only thing I don't attempt messing with house power lines.
I know enough about electrical engineering to fix appliances like microwave ovens, washing machines and my car, but that's where I draw the line.
I know I could install house electrical outlets and light switches with confidence, but I also know I learn by mistakes and my family and I dying in an electrical fire is a harsh way to learn a lesson.
If I live to be 100 years old, I will ensure I find time to get formal certification as a sparky... but I'm happy to respect my limits until then.
Sharpening stones also work perfectly as sandpaper for adding perfectly beveled edges to DIY cut ceramic tiles.
And perhaps a can of CLR for any tools or screws that need de-rusting.
In my limited experience, non-biodegradable plastic shim (spacers) are essential for making wall studs perfectly horizontal or vertical, or packing tiny gaps between things like door and window trims.
Shims come in a range of widths and even the thinnest 1/25 inch can be sanded if you're wanting micron obsessive-compulsive paper-thickness perfection.
It's sad how many corners builders and tradesmen cut.
I keep an extensive supply of shims because I use them so often for all kinds of jobs.
Incidentally, if you ever want paper-thin level carpentry perfection, it's really easy: just cut an inch thick long strip of paper, place it at right angles between a vertically oriented steel rules (or long spirit level if you're leveling studs) and the wood.
Hold the ends of the ruler and try to rock it back and forth like a children's playground seesaw. If the ruler rocks then you'll know which side needs to be slightly sanded to get it perfect.
https://files.catbox.moe/id8sjc.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RGN7khm.jpeg
[Finally, I'd recommend a pin punch set for hammering in nails in difficult places or in brittle surfaces like drywall or fiber-cement board. This will ensure you don't miss when you're tired and bruise the board. I can't believe how often I use these in everyday jobs.](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zToAAeSwiJZoZ0aj/s-l1600.png)
I'm a software engineer by trade, but I find the engineering discipline in home renovation to be spectacular and rewarding.
The only thing I don't attempt messing with house power lines.
I know enough about electrical engineering to fix appliances like microwave ovens, washing machines and my car, but that's where I draw the line.
I know I could install house electrical outlets and light switches with confidence, but I also know I learn by mistakes and my family and I dying in an electrical fire is a harsh way to learn a lesson.
If I live to be 100 years old, I will ensure I find time to get formal certification as a sparky... but I'm happy to respect my limits until then.