My latest project

[Whiskerfish]

Body says a chunk of the ceiling and one wall a day is the limit.

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[Sidecar Bob]

I agree completely.

[Fred Camper]

Great progress for sure. Lots done today for a retired guy. Excellent.

[Whiskerfish]

Got another chunk done and then the sun came out. So I had to go wash the big bike so Wifey can have her ride tomorrow

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[Whiskerfish]

First coat of mud is finished. Went through an entire 4.5 gallon bucket. Had to go get more for after the sanding. Will probably start that tomorrow. The stuff I did a couple days ago is completely dry and ready for sanding. I am really horrible at this and that would be okay except I am also very picky about it, especially the corners and ceiling edges. Typically for me it takes 4-5 coats to get things right, after that the wife throws up a primer coat and I find 20 more spots that need pointed up. So this process will take a while.

Long term I think we have decided to leave the floor as is for now. Once I complete the mud work and we have it in primer I will setup my saws in here to support the work out on the porch. The first big step will be getting the Porch windows out without destroying them. There are 5 units of 3 windows each. Got to be a couple hundred pounds each. Will get a pic up shortly

[Whiskerfish]

These are the windows that have to be removed and closed in..

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[Fred Camper]

Those are big window units but certainly hope you can separate the three units else it is a two guy carry.

[Whiskerfish]

According to the neighbors they were installed as triple units. I have everything opened up on the inside and I see no way to separate them.

Thinking I will put up a craigslist ad to give them to the person that helps me remove them. But I think that will not be until probably next January

[Liam]

I have been following this project with interest. I dont post much anywhere any more but I do follow along.

[Oldewing]

quiet guy over in the corner eh Liam....still nice to have you in the room Buddy.

[Fred Camper]

Might be a demolition situation, time will tell if they have value.

[Whiskerfish]

First wall and one ceiling seam sanded and second coated. Shoulders are talking very loudly!!

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[Fred Camper]

Don't listen to your shoulders.it looks great.

[Whiskerfish]

Waiting for parts on the 1200 project so I got the second wall and the rest of the ceiling sanded and second coated today. 2 more walls to go. I think then I will switch over to the lightweight mud. Easier to apply and easier to sand.

[Whiskerfish]

Yesterday afternoon. Not a pretty picture

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