Slow She Shed Progress Update
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Topic: Slow She Shed Progress Update
Posted By: Dick L
Subject: Slow She Shed Progress Update
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 12:26pm
This old man is slower that a one armed wall paper hanger. Or the way it seems to me. It is closed in but I am finding the hard part is mudding over the tape and feathering it out with my weak hands and arms. I'll get it but it will take more time than I expected. I can only make about three swipes over my head until my hand is to heavy to keep it from shaking. I can set on the stool or back in the wheelchair for a couple minutes and make three more passes. Actually on this size room it should only be a couple hours work for a drywaller. I have been told hire a drywaller and have it over with. Anyone that actually knows me, that will not happen. Even if I am still at it next year.   
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Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 1:21pm
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Thin coats Dick , then you won't have to sand as much off. Wish you were closer but you probably wouldn't let me help anyway. Take it easy there young man. Looks like you got this. Nice job ------------- You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails 1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2018 at 3:01pm
Hang in there and get it done. Looking outstanding for just a she shed.  ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: shameless dude
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 3:12am
| dang you do nice work! |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 5:57am
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What I know about mudding... when I had a pro do the kitchen, he made his mud, said the tub of premade is way too wet. told me to drain off the water,then mix for 5 minutes, let stand for 10. it was noticably a 'thicker' creamy mud. went on smoother and stayed in place. also don't fuss with it(brings water to surface,gets runny,arrgh !), got a ridge ? ,leave it ! it'll scrape off next day.only sand after the final coat(#3). ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 6:05am
| Dick, if anyone gives you a bad time for being slow just tell them it is good physical therapy which it is !! Plus you get the satisfaction of doing it yourself. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 7:31am
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Dick, is that an addition to the back of the house, or did you redo an old room ? ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 7:33am
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There is an old saying in Boxing.... Its not how many times you get knocked down, its how many times you get back up that counts.................. reword that to "SET DOWN"... your in good shape, just keep getting back up !
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 7:36am
x2! I say it looks great!
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B26240 wrote:Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 8:33am
Steve (ill) Here is a link to the album with the progress pictures of the Shirley She Shed. The story! We are both kinda disabled for normal work. Dixie has not able to get into the mobile home office at the factory for several years. We turned our small home dining room into our factory office. The years of files have built into an unmanageable condition. About three months ago Dixie said I am sick of this mess and I am buying a yard shed that will be weather proof to store this mess so I can make this place look like a home again. We went to look at what we would have to choose from that would work. We went to a lot with many sheds of all sixes and shapes. She settled on one and I called about the price of one she thought would work and the sales person was not there at the time but would be right back. I drove around the lot and she saw this one twice the size of the one she wanted and wanted a price on it. She said, this is the one I want. When the sales lady called us back Dixie ask about the price and the lady said, we have had this one a long time and if you take it today so we can puta new one in its place I will make you a better deal. (SOLD) This is when she said I want half for my hobby room. That is where the project started. After it was delivered and she as able to set inside to dream of all she would like to have it look like it was then decided the ceiling would be to low. This is where the project became more complicated for an old duffer in a wheelchair. It became even more complicated when she said, is this going to be to much for you. And, and I said, no problem, I been doing this kinda stuff all my life. https://public.fotki.com/DickL/shirleys-she-shed/#media" rel="nofollow - https://public.fotki.com/DickL/shirleys-she-shed/#media |
Posted By: FloydKS
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 11:22am
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slow and steady wins the race ------------- Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die |
Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 1:24pm
| It looks great, good job Dick |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 1:59pm
Jay, you are leaving yourself open for a good sharp poke! But I will be nice this time. ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2018 at 4:33pm
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It's OK , I'm 65 now, I can take a few pokes.... but, but I PAID for a REAL PRO for that ! Commercial drywallers and mudders... day 1 ALL drywall up,taped and mudded, day 2, 2nd coat,day 3 sand and primed ! These guys KNOW their trade unlike the 'pro' that has 1/3 of the garage roof done after 22 dayze......not that I'm counting...  Jay ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: john(MI)
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2018 at 4:43pm
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Just a suggestion. I have always wet sanded. You need to start out experimenting with how wet you make the rag. It's gotta be wet enough to rewet the top layer of mud. As you work it, it will fill any minor voids you come across. I preferred a terry cloth rag. The best part is, NO DUST! I've been complimented many times on my work. ------------- D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446 |
Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2018 at 8:14pm
I'll try wet sanding and see how it goes when I get that far along. I told Dixie ceiling tile was still an option as well as texture paint. 
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Posted By: klinemar
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2018 at 9:35pm
| Saw a sign on the back of a semi trailer once it said I may be going slow but I'm still ahead of you! Just keep working Dick! |
Posted By: truckerfarmer
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 6:38am
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I use a big sponge for wet sanding, like the ones for washing cars. Have never tried it, but, wonder if a sponge floor mop would work. ------------- Looking at the past to see the future. '53 WD, '53 WD45, WD snap coupler field cultivator, #53 plow,'53 HD5B dozer Duct tape.... Can't fix stupidity. But will muffle the sound of it! |
Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 2:37pm
| I bought a sanding sponge at Menards yesterday. It has a fiber for sanding on one side. I haven't been able to get out in the shed to work for two days. It might be a couple more days before I get a chance to try it out. |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 5:10pm
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It looks GREAT Dick. Just slow and steady. You're a better man for WANTING to do it and please Momma. She's just impatient, just like ALL them of that gender. ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2018 at 8:21pm
| I always liked hanging rock, but I hate finish work. Looks like your doing a great job. Hang in there. |
Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2018 at 9:35am
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Your doing it right Dick. No one will do it better but the bad part is you and only you will see every spot you missed. I always like to use a damp sponge as a final wipe down as it gets rid of the fine sanding marks. ------------- 1957 WD45 dad's first AC 1968 one-seventy 1956 F40 Ferguson |
Posted By: allis g
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2018 at 10:58am
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drywall you got to pick your battles. Pay a pro to do that and the insulation. |