So just now - like literally in the last 30 minutes give or take, I went next door got out the quality sander, created a homemade filter for it using to washcloths (one dry and one a bit wet) and gorilla tape (that stuff is better than duct tape), and then I sanded the top row of the cabinet framework (the cabinet doors themselves have already been revitalized as discussed in previous posts). Still, twas an inside job (literally! - ha, ha), and I'm an ESHA professional - but with the home-made filter, I didn't feel the need to wear a mask. I don't care for masks, but if needed during a dusty job, then hell yes I'll wear it for the sake of my health - the filter on the sander direct however seemed to work mostly....
Anyhow, I've opened the windows, placed two fans nearby, and hopefully all the residual dust will blow outside or settle to a surface (you know - deposition is the term for it).
In about an hour, after verifying it don't seem "dusty", I'll sand the bottom row basically the same way but I won't even need a step stool.
Then time to paint the framework - just like the cabinet doors already have been. Two or three coats of chalk paint is what we used followed by three coats at least of non-yellowing polyacrylate finish (for the sake of avoiding future scratches and whatnot on the painted surface).
Then replace the fixtures (handles and hinges) - with either the previous ones cleaned or new ones acquired....Then time to screw the hinges attached to the doors into the framework proper, and then this hellacious cabinet renovation job will be complete. Now I know why this is such a costly job if you have it done by a 3rd Party. Nonetheless, I have learned so much on this job, got to know my quality rotary sander so much better, had fun with my wife using the pressure washer (on the cabinet doors), and all-in-all this has totally been worth the labor - in fact I did for my own sanity.
When work is fulfilling safety improves is my motto at my business site:
You are such a landsman my good friend Ken and all you show to us is wonderful but we of the sea have another perspective. Our seaborne life is nothing to compare with land where competion prevales. At sea we cooperate - link Xi projects - but most are lost in the matrix and will not understand. Love is asking nothing in return. QED
Hey P - I've decided to post a picture above with a question. If you got any feedback please share. A good friend I've asked - even though the message said it was "read" - has not responded and really as I've been saying for so long now - time is of the essence.
So - I'm gonna edit this post and pose the question - I think I may already have a clue but I know I can't "bug-in" by my lonesome. I need help from friends and neighbors - don't we all?
Glad to help, here's something else to consider adding to your supplies, ( I bought 2 Mountain Radio's some years back and will consider the 5 watt next) https://rockytalkie.com/pages/radiocomparison
You must be reading my mind. One of the last things I ordered was a set of 4 walkie-talkies.....they haven't arrived yet, but in the reviews when I purchased them I saw some mention of what I think your links refer to.....I'll check them out.
~~~
By the way, I've been instructed by my "significant other" that I need to bring my "bug-in" purchases to completion.......apparently all the "apocalypse purchases" are beginning to cause some to fret......oh well - I think I'm pretty much ready now...and all in all I spent less than what a ticket costs to go on a fancy cruise ship......
I suspect in the future it will become our main home base. My wife wants to continue teaching 2nd Grade for a few more years, but when she is ready to retire (with a pension deserved cause they don't pay teachers like my wife what they are worth in NC), we will basically be there full time and then it won't be a getaway - it will be our place together.
Meanwhile, my intent is to also hold onto our home since '94 in Charlotte and I'm hoping my daughter (and by then best be her husband) will move in so we can "keep it in the family".
Parzival - if not you, I'm not sure who to share this with, but I think I'm forming a new idea or a new way to express something I know many also feel......Basically, I don't have a "bug-out" bag for when you have to "run away" for safety - rather, I've been working on a "bug-in" setup and I'm not kidding. This is right up my alley and I ain't ever going to run away - I defend.
I know what you mean pal... Where's there to run to? It's a good idea to have a bag in case a major flood or something washes away the home and you have a skiff or small motorized dingy you can maneuver through a torrent. Or at least one in the back of your car or truck in case digging in is not possible. But otherwise, I'm with you on the bug in. It's a good idea to have a few thirty gallon blue plastic water containers available. One or two 5 gallon ones are good too. Get a local map, and with a compass draw a circle that shows about 10 mile radius. Those are the people that will be traveling through on the way goodness knows where. They are also the ones that are going to be hungry and desperate to feed their kids. Hard times makes for hard choices. If you know your neighbors well, there's safety in numbers.
So just now - like literally in the last 30 minutes give or take, I went next door got out the quality sander, created a homemade filter for it using to washcloths (one dry and one a bit wet) and gorilla tape (that stuff is better than duct tape), and then I sanded the top row of the cabinet framework (the cabinet doors themselves have already been revitalized as discussed in previous posts). Still, twas an inside job (literally! - ha, ha), and I'm an ESHA professional - but with the home-made filter, I didn't feel the need to wear a mask. I don't care for masks, but if needed during a dusty job, then hell yes I'll wear it for the sake of my health - the filter on the sander direct however seemed to work mostly....
Anyhow, I've opened the windows, placed two fans nearby, and hopefully all the residual dust will blow outside or settle to a surface (you know - deposition is the term for it).
In about an hour, after verifying it don't seem "dusty", I'll sand the bottom row basically the same way but I won't even need a step stool.
Then time to paint the framework - just like the cabinet doors already have been. Two or three coats of chalk paint is what we used followed by three coats at least of non-yellowing polyacrylate finish (for the sake of avoiding future scratches and whatnot on the painted surface).
Then replace the fixtures (handles and hinges) - with either the previous ones cleaned or new ones acquired....Then time to screw the hinges attached to the doors into the framework proper, and then this hellacious cabinet renovation job will be complete. Now I know why this is such a costly job if you have it done by a 3rd Party. Nonetheless, I have learned so much on this job, got to know my quality rotary sander so much better, had fun with my wife using the pressure washer (on the cabinet doors), and all-in-all this has totally been worth the labor - in fact I did for my own sanity.
When work is fulfilling safety improves is my motto at my business site:
http://www.kjh-es.org/
Ken
You are such a landsman my good friend Ken and all you show to us is wonderful but we of the sea have another perspective. Our seaborne life is nothing to compare with land where competion prevales. At sea we cooperate - link Xi projects - but most are lost in the matrix and will not understand. Love is asking nothing in return. QED
Well - some are of the land; some the sea.
Love is unstoppable.
Love laughs in the wind and under the waterfall.
Love is real.
Ken
Ha Ha - bang on Ken - love is indeed real and is letting go of fear.
A lovely peaceful place to get away to... Very nice!
Hey P - I've decided to post a picture above with a question. If you got any feedback please share. A good friend I've asked - even though the message said it was "read" - has not responded and really as I've been saying for so long now - time is of the essence.
So - I'm gonna edit this post and pose the question - I think I may already have a clue but I know I can't "bug-in" by my lonesome. I need help from friends and neighbors - don't we all?
Ken
This may come in handy: https://www.instructables.com/Easy-Generator-to-Home-Hook-Up/
Parzival: Those are excellent - thanks.
Glad to help, here's something else to consider adding to your supplies, ( I bought 2 Mountain Radio's some years back and will consider the 5 watt next) https://rockytalkie.com/pages/radiocomparison
Here's the 5 watt. You need to spend $35 to get an FCC GMRS license to operate, but well worth it and lasts 10 years: https://rockytalkie.com/products/5-watt-radio?utm_medium=email&utm_source=mailchimp&utm_campaign=5wattlaunch&mc_cid=9087f60055
Blog page 'How to get a GMRS License: https://rockytalkie.com/blogs/rocky-talkie-blog/how-to-get-a-gmrs-license
P:
You must be reading my mind. One of the last things I ordered was a set of 4 walkie-talkies.....they haven't arrived yet, but in the reviews when I purchased them I saw some mention of what I think your links refer to.....I'll check them out.
~~~
By the way, I've been instructed by my "significant other" that I need to bring my "bug-in" purchases to completion.......apparently all the "apocalypse purchases" are beginning to cause some to fret......oh well - I think I'm pretty much ready now...and all in all I spent less than what a ticket costs to go on a fancy cruise ship......
~~
Thanks again for the tips and suggestions...
Ken
And don't forget medicines, homeopathy, bandages, anti-viral antiseptics, wound dressings, etc. ;-)
I suspect in the future it will become our main home base. My wife wants to continue teaching 2nd Grade for a few more years, but when she is ready to retire (with a pension deserved cause they don't pay teachers like my wife what they are worth in NC), we will basically be there full time and then it won't be a getaway - it will be our place together.
Meanwhile, my intent is to also hold onto our home since '94 in Charlotte and I'm hoping my daughter (and by then best be her husband) will move in so we can "keep it in the family".
Parzival - if not you, I'm not sure who to share this with, but I think I'm forming a new idea or a new way to express something I know many also feel......Basically, I don't have a "bug-out" bag for when you have to "run away" for safety - rather, I've been working on a "bug-in" setup and I'm not kidding. This is right up my alley and I ain't ever going to run away - I defend.
Best to you friend,
Ken
I know what you mean pal... Where's there to run to? It's a good idea to have a bag in case a major flood or something washes away the home and you have a skiff or small motorized dingy you can maneuver through a torrent. Or at least one in the back of your car or truck in case digging in is not possible. But otherwise, I'm with you on the bug in. It's a good idea to have a few thirty gallon blue plastic water containers available. One or two 5 gallon ones are good too. Get a local map, and with a compass draw a circle that shows about 10 mile radius. Those are the people that will be traveling through on the way goodness knows where. They are also the ones that are going to be hungry and desperate to feed their kids. Hard times makes for hard choices. If you know your neighbors well, there's safety in numbers.
Take care Kenny!
Love all your hard work everything looks great
Thank-you Marty!
Ken