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[Johnmn]

Damn shame what's going on. Good on you for taking it seriously. So many aren't.

And then people wonder how crap spreads so easily! 10 years ago this summer " just a virus " put me in the hospital for a week. It was quite an eye opening experience, changed me forever.

 

[Drptrch]

Next ))

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Humanure , it’s the new rage !!

Temporary, actually waiting for composting toilet to be delivered that will be going inside along with Shower stall for future use and possible propane service. Already has water and power.
I’m on NG but it comes in 200’ away on opposite side of house, so whatever is cheaper.


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[cgraham1]

Damn that sucks.

 

[Drptrch]

Sure cut down on the Honey-Do list inside the house though


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[beaglebriar]

Playing around with these stupid hinges. Apparently I ordered the wrong combo...too many damn choices!! You ever mess with these Clint??

 

[cgraham1]

Playing around with these stupid hinges. Apparently I ordered the wrong combo...too many damn choices!! You ever mess with these Clint??

I worked in a cabinet shop for 10+ yrs. so yes I have.

I went back and looked at your cabinet and it looks like the right style, but maybe not mounted right? I can’t tell from the pic... maybe if you took the pic from a little further back so I could see where everything is at?

Those do look like they’re for face frame cabinets with flush mounted doors. You would actually screw that clip to the back of the face frame from the inside of the cabinet. The holes have to be drilled the right distance from the edge of the door to make it all work. Also there are several different hinge offsets for different applications, so...

 

[cgraham1]

Should be some adjustment on the hinge as well to get everything dialed in.

 

[beaglebriar]

I worked in a cabinet shop for 10+ yrs. so yes I have. Looks like you have the wrong clips.

I built my doors to be inset in the face frame. Blum catalog says the clips are correct but I accidentally ordered full crank inset hinges instead of half crank overlay as required for this setup. I really don't know just going by their info, which is sorta confusing...and don't wanna F the doors up. Here's the PDF they sent, doors are 24mm thick.

I ordered different hinges tonight. View attachment CLIP top BLUMOTION 110 hinge.pdf

 

[Rob Stafari]

There are sooooo many different hinges like that. You need inset hinges, not overlay if I'm seeing your picture correctly. From the right column. Clearances will determine which ones. Reveal of door from frame and edge of face frame to cabinet box. If you don't have the 14 mm minimum on back of face frame, just put in a block of wood flush to edge of face frame and use the panel style hinge.

Edit: Are your doors supposed to be inset and flush with the faceframe like I think I'm seeing, or is that an optical illusion?

 

[beaglebriar]

There are sooooo many different hinges like that. You need inset hinges, not overlay if I'm seeing your picture correctly. From the right column. Clearances will determine which ones. Reveal of door from frame and edge of face frame to cabinet box. If you don't have the 14 mm minimum on back of face frame, just put in a block of wood flush to edge of face frame and use the panel style hinge.

Edit: Are your doors supposed to be inset and flush with the faceframe like I think I'm seeing, or is that an optical illusion?

Flush/ inset is correct. I think I have the proper combo on the way. The pieces in the picture above are just for mock up. This will be a learning experience but I really like the adjustability especially since the clearance of my doors is going to be kinda tight. I'd like to keep the gaps around 2mm, less if possible but I understand the need for movement. The face frame and doors are made of 5 quarter.

 

[Rob Stafari]

Adjustability is key with those hinges. The ones that come on cheap cabinets(cheap hinges) lack that and it can really show in the final product as the doors begin to warp and twist. Had some I could never get into proper alignment.

 

[Dub11]

I’ve had to isolate outside away from my family during this, since I work for a transporting Fire Dept
My oldest at home daughter has pre-existing respiratory issues from birth and is highly susceptible to distress and hospitalizations and sees specialists at both kaiser and UCSF.
Shower, outhouse, cooking/ eating area and wash station all made with stuff on hand
Its like being away at a fire, but they can see me from the house
Been 3 weeks now


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Damn man stay strong hanging on the outside.
Surprised they don't have you at the firehouse.

 

[Redfin]

Finished my tin yesterday.

 

[beaglebriar]

Finished my tin yesterday. View attachment 236368View attachment 236369View attachment 236370

Nice! Carport ceiling looks slick.

 

[Drptrch]

Damn man stay strong hanging on the outside.
Surprised they don't have you at the firehouse.

I do 12 24 hr shifts there, then home unless covering. There’s 3 shifts. So we rotate. They distance us so we don’t infect and take our selves out Plenty of outside chores to do at home while my wife Home schools and takes of inside stuff


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[Drptrch]

Finished my tin yesterday. View attachment 236368View attachment 236369View attachment 236370

Like that !!


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[Stevetheboatguy]

I’ve had to isolate outside away from my family during this, since I work for a transporting Fire Dept
My oldest at home daughter has pre-existing respiratory issues from birth and is highly susceptible to distress and hospitalizations and sees specialists at both kaiser and UCSF.
Shower, outhouse, cooking/ eating area and wash station all made with stuff on hand
Its like being away at a fire, but they can see me from the house
Been 3 weeks now


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Hats off to you.

Prime example of a fathers love right there.

Need more people like this around. About had my fill of the gimme gimme gimme me me me people.

Carry on and be safe my friend.


Steven

 

[beaglebriar]

Well the second set of hinges worked perfectly. I'm happy to have this project finished...I really need a shop!

 

[Johnmn]

Well the second set of hinges worked perfectly. I'm happy to have this project finished...I really need a shop!

Looks nice!

 

[Bigmac]

Well the second set of hinges worked perfectly. I'm happy to have this project finished...I really need a shop!

Awesome job! It looks fantastic