lostdad75
lostdad75 t1_j9ot8pm wrote
Reply to Fort Kent outdoor parka? by [deleted]
LL Bean Wardens Coat. At a minimum, you want a parka that falls below the hip. I am also a believer in detachable hoods (in super cold, I use a hat and the hood) You should research the difference between down and synthetic insulation to be sure you get what will work best for you. The better LL Bean products will last a long time.
lostdad75 t1_j8bd9so wrote
GCs are babysitters with big contact lists. I learned to accept the cost added for a GC because I do not have a contact list and I can;t stand babysitting adults. Good Luck
lostdad75 t1_j7wnuc4 wrote
consider two smaller vehicles; minivan sized Parking a large van in NYC will be a PITA
lostdad75 t1_j7sc4a9 wrote
Reply to I'm looking to rent snowmobiles within 1.5hrs of Lewiston. Any recommendations? by threedogdad
Fryeburg, ME or Gorham, NH....rentals starting at 2 hrs. https://northeastsnowmobile.com/snowmobile-rentals/
lostdad75 t1_j71xgte wrote
Reply to You know you're a Mainer when.... by GeoWannaBe
You plow the entire dooryard.
lostdad75 t1_j5olrhh wrote
Reply to comment by siebzy in Alright folks, 25” since Friday another 8-12” on the horizon followed by rain. At what point should I seriously consider shoveling the roof? by [deleted]
Porch and garage roofs collapse for two reasons; because they tend to be flatter plus they do not have heated living space underneath to help melt the snow
lostdad75 t1_j0u5deq wrote
Reply to 10 years and still kicking, haven’t had to repair or replace a single part (Weber Spirit gas grill from 2012) by ScreamingPrawnBucket
I have a 1990 Weber gas grill that is still going strong. Replaced only flavorizer bars and grates. Still on the original burner. I actually believe that I am better off without a cover because the cover holds in all the condensation. My grill is used year round and lives under a second floor screen porch in northern New England. My Weber comes from the early days when they did not have a fancy model name....you simply specified two burner or three burner.
Pro tip if you have access to a machine shop or fab shop....buy stainless steel angle iron and cut to length for flavorizer bar replacement; they will last a very long time.
lostdad75 t1_it07lqr wrote
Reply to dressing a cutoff wheel by DadOfFan
Do not stay in one place; keep the wheel moving. Staying in one place and simply pushing can create too much heat which in turn loads up the wheel. Just move the wheel slowly back and forth along the cut line. Keep an eye on the spark plume, you should always see a good shower of sparks.
I have cut huge sections with abrasive wheels and the trick is not to sit in one place.
lostdad75 t1_isa87an wrote
Reply to Trimming hardened linear shafts by Patex_
Use an abrasive wheel; in particular use the thinnest cut off wheel possible for your angle grinder. To minimize heat buildup with abrasives, simply rock the wheel back and forth a bit and use light pressure. More sparks coming out of the cut equal less heat staying in the part. After cutting, let the part air cool.
Always wear proper eye and face protection when using abrasive wheels, other important PPE may include dust masks, hearing protection and proper clothing. Be sure your cut off wheels are properly RPM rated for your grinder.
lostdad75 t1_jawec5q wrote
Reply to Hydroelectric no longer going to be renewable? by NEK_USA
ISO New England, the grid operator for New England, has long considered hydro as non-renewable power.