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Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:09
I used my mother's crochet needle.
Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:08
Actually, I learned another trick -- don't put the crust in or you'll have to fish it out when it gets clogged at the shut-off valve.
Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:07
Oh, I see.
Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:07
@Aaron Hit read more to finish the story.
Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:06
That was my next step. Will that heat up the copper even with a trickle of water in it?
Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:05
It was like the poor widow and oil. It just kept coming.
Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:05
Yep. Even flushed the toilets so those valves would be open.
Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:04
@lsiunsuex I had the water to the house turned off!
Jeremy Stein
Jan 17, 2013 20:02
I've prepared my story for PUT ahead of time! Here it is:

I was re-doing the plumbing in my mother's basement bathroom this week. I needed to solder my pipe into the wall where I had removed the old plumbing. This is at the lowest point in the house. I had opened all the faucets in the house, but the water kept dripping even after two hours of waiting. Every time I tried to solder in to the existing pipes, I just kept getting steam and couldn't get it hot enough to melt the solder.

This was driving me crazy until I found a plumbing forum that discussed this. (I bet you guys already …
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 21:17
@shirlockhomes He's back!
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:54
Pray continue! The last time I joined a PUT, I killed it. Looks like I've done it again.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:50
True enough.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:49
I mean NSFW in the literal sense.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:48
I did.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:48
Unless they overlooking body notices it's Nathan Fillion. That might counteract the rest. :)
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:47
I know, but still not something you want overseen.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:46
@TheEvilGreebo Dang it, Greebo. NSFW, dude! I should have checked the URL before I clicked.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:44
I love it when my mis-aligned boards and knotty wood can be considered "rustic" features. :)
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:38
Yeah, my wife has a long list of her plans for me to do. :)
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:37
Supre-cheap 2x wood
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:37
@waxeagle It's this plan: ana-white.com/2009/12/plans-farmhouse-table-knock-off-of.html
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:35
@waxeagle Yes, thanks.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:34
@BMitch It's more fun that way.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:33
I'll close the door and adda space heater.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:33
Thanks for the suggestions. I only want to move it once, so maybe
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:32
@lsiunsuex Yeah, but I'm loathe to heat the outdoors.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:31
I'm hoping it still dries OK.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:31
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Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:30
I procrastinated too long on building a new 8-foot table. Now I'm trying to stain it in the garage in 40°(F) weather.
Jeremy Stein
Dec 6, 2012 20:30
This chat needs more pics. :)
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:48
Something like this: amzn.com/dp/B001229JCU
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:48
I think the regular ones look a little intimidating, but everyone knows how to spray from a can.
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:47
@Steven Has anyone tried one of those aerosol fire extinguishers? Seems convenient.
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:19
Great tips, guys. There must be some more plumbing jobs around my house somewhere to try out the suggestions...
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:18
The pipe was so close to the wall that a cookie sheet wouldn't fit, so I used aluminum foil, which seemed a bit flimsy. I hadn't heard of fire cloth. Sounds great.
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:17
Out of view are the scorch marks against the wall from the plumber who put this in the first time. That scared me into being extra careful.
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:15
Actually, the guy at the store sold me a propane torch with a bottle of MAPP. Took me 2 trips back to get the right combo.
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:14
Propane. Didn't want to spring for the expensive stuff because I didn't know how often I'd do it.
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:13
Thank God for professionals who do crummy work. Makes me feel so much better about myself.
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:11
Now that I look at it again, it is kinda crooked. :)
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:11
Pretty ugly, eh?
Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:11
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Jeremy Stein
Oct 11, 2012 20:10
So this is project update Thursday, huh? Here's my project update: While replacing a bathroom faucet, I moved one of the copper pipes out from behind the drain pipe with a couple of 45° bends. It was my first time soldering copper pipe. I was genuinely surprised that it didn't leak when I turned the water back on.