When im not modeling

[durangod]

Here is what i have been doing the last few days. Had a leak in the RV and had to remove the insulation and do some repairs in the wall. I removed the fiber insulation and installed foam insulation which will not absorb water. Water is deadly to an RV.

I also took the time to build a modeling paint rack and with the extra room im adding some shelves and a small peg board area.




Used to be storage cabinet on the wall but since the fake wood paper on it is peeling im going to use that for my shop and put up some shelves in its place. I also have my eye on a print (painting) to put in the framed space.

I can do plumbing, electrical, structural walls and concrete, at the handyman level. I could probably build my own home for the most part if i was in better health, but i would have to hire out for HVAC i cant do that stuff. Worked alot around construction in my life and im not a contractor by far but i have alot of mixed knowledge. One of my projects comming up is running the electrical to my new shop, and installing the sub panel myself.

 

[Rimmer]

Excellent - if you're in North wales you can come and run a power line into my shed!

It's really good being able to do that stuff. I can do woodwork and plumbing etc. but I'm not too up on electricals.

 

[durangod]

Excellent - if you're in North wales you can come and run a power line into my shed!

It's really good being able to do that stuff. I can do woodwork and plumbing etc. but I'm not too up on electricals.

im sure in wales they have a completely different electrical bible. I know the outlets across the pond are different. But i would give it a whirl We would have to test it with a toaster first so if it gets burned up, its cheap to replace. LOL

 

[durangod]

ok peg board is up and i decided to do a surround shelf.

And 12 bucks each for wooden shelf brackets and look at the cheap screws they use for the mounting bracket on the rear. I changed them out of course.

 

[TimM63]

im sure in wales they have a completely different electrical bible. I know the outlets across the pond are different. But i would give it a whirl We would have to test it with a toaster first so if it gets burned up, its cheap to replace. LOL

You don't want to plug anything from the US into a UK socket.

 

[durangod]

You don't want to plug anything from the US into a UK socket.

Is that because i dont have the insatiable craving for hot tea, only UK people can use UK sockets lol Maybe i can test one here before i go there and try it, see if i like it first lol

 

[Jakko]

You don't want to plug anything from the US into a UK socket.

Things like phone chargers and similar tend to work with no problems — they'll recognise they're getting 230 V, 50 Hz instead of 115 V, 60 Hz and adjust themselves to give the correct output.

Of course, you'll need an adapter to put the dodgy American plug into the overbuilt UK socket, but more importantly check before you do this that the text on the charger says it's rated for 240 V. Because if it's not, it will probably mean that pretty soon you get to meet the local firemen.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

Like I said…those Brits have everything backasswards….. ROFLMAO!

 

[durangod]

Got back to modeling late the other day i took a few days away to build another shelf (this time using my router for edge, i forgot on other shelves.




i also worked up a concrete pour footing support structure for the boat engine hoist ill use to remove the engine.

before



after



it will support this

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-capacity-pickup-truck-bed-crane-with-hand-winch-61522.html

last year i built a dry dock in my yard where i could lift the boat and support it while i work on it and refurbish trailer away from boat.

 

[BOATMAN]

EXCUSE ME but the uk is 240 v ratein what is it in the U/S ?
Chrisb

 

[durangod]

In the US we use 120/240 volts

 

[Jakko]

Be glad you're not in Japan, is all I'll say The whole country is 100 V, but the western half uses 60 Hz while the east half uses 50 Hz, which means you don't want to plug in, say, an alarm clock on the wrong side of the divide

 

[the Baron]

"220, 221. Whatever it takes."