Author Topic: What you Buy or DIY show off thread (Read 1626201 times)

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #2820 on:** July 27, 2014, 08:55:23 pm »

Why $600 each? made of oak ?

mrthompson · « **Reply #2821 on:** July 27, 2014, 09:20:59 pm »

Quote from: KarlsDarwin on July 27, 2014, 08:03:49 pm

...I rekon they cost me around $600 each...

They do look great, by the way.

KD · « **Reply #2822 on:** July 27, 2014, 09:23:32 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on July 27, 2014, 08:55:23 pm

Why $600 each? made of oak ?

No, just pine and only half kidding. Lots of work though. Each piece has to be sanded, then dusted off and then each piece has to be glued and screwed into place. Then once assembled they are washed down with a cleaner, then one coat of stain, then a light sanding, then dusted off and tacked clean and then followed by 2 more coats of stain. Took a full weekend to assemble and another week of nights (about 4 hours/night) to finish for a total of about 40 hours and then cost of materials added to the initial cost of a the chairs all adds up. Like I said nice project, but unless you have lots of time to burn, the extra $50 each, or so for assembled is well worth it IMO.

They do look good enough for inside use though, so I may have gone overboard on the finishing...as usual...

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #2823 on:** July 27, 2014, 09:52:42 pm »

I know the work you mean, did similar work on kitchen cabinets, both sides, the sanding and painting. Pain in the butt. Nice work. Myself I can't sit in a not padded chair, with my boney butt. Won't catch me sitting in a Muskoka chair, or even a park bench.

KD · « **Reply #2824 on:** July 27, 2014, 10:19:36 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on July 27, 2014, 09:52:42 pm

I know the work you mean, did similar work on kitchen cabinets, both sides, the sanding and painting. Pain in the butt. Nice work. Myself I can't sit in a not padded chair, with my boney butt. Won't catch me sitting in a Muskoka chair, or even a park bench.

Well, that's another story...and expense! Now, according to the Mrs they're gonna need red seat cushions and a matching umbrella even though the one we have is fine...

I think they are fine without padding and with my messed up back that is saying something! Not your typical Muskoka's because I don't like them either. The plastic ones I replaced were uncomfortable and flimsy and felt like they would buckle in hot weather. They are on display at most costco's, so try them if you get a chance. They're made in ontario...Bear Chair Co.

Edit: They come with sh!tty plated steel screws though, so they have to be replaced and good screws are expensive...

Firm · « **Reply #2825 on:** July 27, 2014, 10:28:43 pm »

Nice work Karl, and great looking yard too....wish we had yards like that here!

KD · « **Reply #2826 on:** July 27, 2014, 10:42:07 pm »

Quote from: Firm on July 27, 2014, 10:28:43 pm

Nice work Karl, and great looking yard too....wish we had yards like that here!

Yeah, land is still relatively cheap to buy here, but property taxes are getting up there. I had that exact conversation last night with my friend visiting from Vancouver. His property taxes are only a few hundred dollars more than mine even though his house is worth easily twice as much. I guess it's one of the drawbacks of being sparsely populated... $:-\$

Scaerio · « **Reply #2827 on:** July 27, 2014, 11:10:28 pm »

HO scale (1/87) Montreal Locomotive Works Canadian National C630M -- got this through ebay for US$99.00. These go for C$160.00 and up in local hobby shops...

Firm · « **Reply #2828 on:** July 27, 2014, 11:20:35 pm »

Quote from: KarlsDarwin on July 27, 2014, 10:42:07 pm

Quote from: Firm on July 27, 2014, 10:28:43 pm
Nice work Karl, and great looking yard too....wish we had yards like that here!

Yeah, land is still relatively cheap to buy here, but property taxes are getting up there. I had that exact conversation last night with my friend visiting from Vancouver. His property taxes are only a few hundred dollars more than mine even though his house is worth easily twice as much. I guess it's one of the drawbacks of being sparsely populated... $:-\$

Yep, when we were house shopping we looked at a lot of places in smaller towns further out from the city and because they don't have the population or the big businesses to feed the necessary tax revenues, everyone has to pay a little more of their share....Still though, I often find myself craving a small town.

Bubba · « **Reply #2829 on:** July 27, 2014, 11:40:53 pm »

Quote from: KarlsDarwin on July 27, 2014, 08:03:49 pm

Bought these chairs at Costco back in early may and finally got around to completing them in time for this weekend. Nice project and chairs are good quality Canadian made, but figuring time and materials I rekon they cost me around $600 each...

Nice chairs and a gorgeous yard!

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #2830 on:** July 27, 2014, 11:44:32 pm »

I would probably spend more time with the weed eater, than the lawnmower (in the back anyway, it seems)

tortoise · « **Reply #2831 on:** July 28, 2014, 08:26:21 pm »

I had to make a minor adjustment to accommodate the rocker of the 17 ft. canoe. It worked perfectly and was rock solid. You could grab it from anywhere and only the truck would move.

pi314 · « **Reply #2832 on:** July 28, 2014, 09:00:55 pm »

Bought a wireless charger for my nexus 4:

I really like it! It's quite convenient to have the phone in one place, and be able to answer/use the phone without fumbling with a wire... and apparently the slower charging rate is better for the phone's battery (which is definitely the weakest point of the phone)

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #2833 on:** July 28, 2014, 09:42:46 pm »

^^ Gives me a Christmas idea for my wife & daughter, every time I see one of the Ipods or Iphones the battery is in the red!

pi314 · « **Reply #2834 on:** July 28, 2014, 10:09:17 pm »

I'm not sure the iphone/ipods have built in wireless charging, the nexus line of phones have Qi charging (a wireless charging standard)

You can certainly get wireless charging cases, but that adds bulk/expense.

Fobroader · « **Reply #2835 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:41:10 pm »

New gas trimmer.....tired of hauling a stupid cord around

K

Sent from my Galaxy S3

Northernridge · « **Reply #2836 on:** July 29, 2014, 07:52:43 pm »

^^Nice. But I find it hard to believe you actually had an electric. Will you be porting this one?

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #2837 on:** July 29, 2014, 08:10:02 pm »

^ Echo or Stihl? I wouldn't recommend the cartridge style nylon strips, that are about 6 inches long. They don't last. Unless that one has a spool, which is ok.

Fobroader · « **Reply #2838 on:** July 29, 2014, 08:11:11 pm »

Quote from: Northernridge on July 29, 2014, 07:52:43 pm

^^Nice. But I find it hard to believe you actually had an electric. Will you be porting this one?

It will stay stock for the moment....looking at turbocharging and nitrous options

We bought the electric one when we moved in because it was cheap....after 5 years, Im done.

Quote from: Solstice2006 on July 29, 2014, 08:10:02 pm

^ Echo or Stihl? I wouldn't recommend the cartridge style nylon strips, that are about 6 inches long. They don't last. Unless that one has a spool, which is ok.

Its a Stihl, its a tap and go kind of head.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #2839 on:** July 29, 2014, 08:14:12 pm »

I was buying some nylon wire for my Echo today, and was complaining about how they don't last very long. Guy said to soak in water overnight, every once in a while. Thinking of doing that. Guess you can't do that in your case.