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Any likes, dislikes, etc for issue 173?
(Don’t forget about the departments either, which of those did you enjoy?)
Justin Fink – FHB Editorial
Edited 7/18/2005 4:11 pm ET by JFink
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don't rush me- I just got it today
There were no postings under the Breaktime section attributable to Piffin!
I've been surprised to see my forum name in print, two issues in a row...and my use for a defunct tape measure made the Trade Secrets on the back cover. I've now used up my 15 min. of fame : o )
And thank you for reminding me I've got miles of old venetian blind to cut up for give aways at the Fest.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
On the other hand, it must be nice to know you're one of "America's Best Builders." Since it's now official, you can use it on cards, side of your truck, etc.
=====Zippy=====
While I'm not really a builder (I'm a trim carp), it was flattering to see that "America's Best Builders" title above my submission. I've worked for a few really good builders, and I've done additions, renovations, and a bunch of remodeling...but I've never built an entire home or even GC'd one. I guess all of us who contribute to the construction of a home, in some way, are "builders", and I do my best.
Nevermind the 15 minutes, since you're such a hit with the BT and backcover, I should get you working on some articles too!
let me know if you've got anything good workin over there...you know my email address.Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
I had an email "returned to sender" too. Should I try again?
I'm not sure why emails are not going through correctly. But rather than relying on the link directly from Breaktime, my email address is [email protected]
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
--"I should get you working on some articles too!let me know if you've got anything good workin over there"A year and a half later, I might have something for you. Check the thread I started in the Tools Folder on the "Big Base Beast."Some posters really like the stand, aux fence and supports I built for my new saw...a couple of people suggested that it would be a good feature for FHB or FWW.I'll send you an email.
Not too bad. I didn't read the tile article, and haven't gone all the way through the wainscot but so far it's looking good.
You guys do need more Jim Blodget articles though. And Mike Guertin.
We are all in this together.
http://www.hay98.com/
You'll be happy to know that Mike Guertin has a couple articles in our next issue. We have to give him a break sometimes though :)Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
Cool. What about Blodget? He on the DL or something?
We are all in this together.
http://www.hay98.com/
I'm kinda surprised you guys ducked the whole issue about the deck article. You guys were quoted saying you would get to the bottom of the cover pic, but nothing as yet, unless I missed it.
"Build a better deck" was a disaster IMO. I guess I can sympathize from your stand point. You are trying to run a business after all.
Mav,
Toi be honest with you, I don't know why the letters about the cover never were in the following issue...sometimes letters like that don't go in until 2 issues later... I really can't speak for the higher-ups on this one, but I do know that I heard they were maintaining that the footings were under the deck, but just covered over with dirt from landscaping at the time. That's all I know...sorry!
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
Not to beat a dead horse but... The cover photo was the least of my concerns. The article about building a better deck was way out of line and would probably not pass code around Newtown. at least the deck in the cover pic was'nt a saftey hazard.
Oh I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were speaking of John Spier's article...thought you were talking about the cover. I'm not sure what's in the works as far as feedback goes for the "building a better deck" article either.
I'm pretty sure that our editor chose the letters about my piece on vented vs. vent-free gas fireplaces because the two letters we received about the article were arguing for different sides, and were both so passionate that they just screamed to be printed alongside one another.
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
Having just used Ditra for the first time recently (thanks to maniacal ravings by our own Jeff Buck), I found the article by Tom Meehan to be pretty thorough against some of the "How-To" layouts in recent issues.
One thing I would add is, because of the "slick" top surface of Ditra, troweling thinset is much faster and easier than over Durock or Hardy.
I do have one question: On page 57 of "A Shapely Kitchen" by Rex Alexander there is a photo of a gas range top under a pot rack entitled "Beware: Working kitchen."
My question is; where is the exhaust for the range in this "working kitchen?"
Most competent cooks avoid downdrafts like the plague, although there's no evidence of one of those.....and there's no sign of an exhaust hood.
What gives? Or, is this just a "show" kitchen? Or, are my 58 yr.-old eyeballs failing me?
Notch,
I'll look into this and see what I can find about Rex's article.
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
I received my copy today and on the initial run-through the drawing of the rabbet-dado joint on page 97 practically jumped off of the page because it's upside-down: placing the rabbet on the bottom of the shelf weakens the shelf because it is only supported by the thickness of the tongue in this position, instead of the full thickness of the shelf.
I appreciate the straightforward letter from Clifford Popejoy (page 8), not only because it serves as a cautionary tale, but because such an admission of one's humanity can be rare amid the bluster of some of our brethren the building trades.
-Jazzdogg-
"Don't ask youself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie
the tip on the stair gauge
the drawing
it appears as if there is a peice perpendicular to the shoot board.
also there appears to be screw handles where the slidiing piecs meet the shoot board, but no description
bobl Volo, non valeo
Baloney detecter
I'm missing your point Bob...are you complaining that the drawing was hard to decipher?
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
yes, the drawing was hard to decipher.from the description I could tell whatt the jig wasthe picture had added detail, one part not explained (thumbscrews at the shooter baord), the other not understandable.
bobl Volo, non valeo
Baloney detecter
I liked this issue--lots of interesting articles. I like the tips and techniques section and that it doesn't have old tips I've seen in other mags.
I liked "The Shapely Kitchen"--something a little more out of the ordinary.
I also liked "Beauty on the Beach" (is there a theme here?).
One criticism--"A New Way to Tile a Big Floor" was good, but it had one misleading sidebar heading: "Expansion joints let a big floor flex". They don't really let it flex--but hard to say in a few words that they prevent buckling or cracks. Flexing is what you avoid by making sure the structure under the tile is strong and rigid enough.
Anyway, I thought it was a very good issue. Something for just about everyone.
Oh, also thought it was interesting that I had just read Building an Affordable House and talked about it here, then there is an article on the book in this issue of the magazine! Am I psychic, or what? (That's psychic, not psycho.)
Regarding adding an outside faucet.... I'm not a plumber but have always believed that each fixture warrants it's own 1/2" supply. The article clearly shows a 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 "T" and indicates 2 fixtures share a 1/2" supply.
I really liked the tips and techniques, especially the one about the fluorescent bulb in the trouble light. That guy must be brilliant, as well as handsome.
:)
Great magazine. I've learned a lot from it, and glad to give back when I can.
Pete Duffy, Handyman
Pete,That is a great tip! And I'm gonna use it. I just finished up a job in an attic where I must've burnt my arms on the trouble light a dozen times.That thing gets HOT!!Can't believe I didn't think of it!!Thanks!!!!!Rich BeckmanAnother day, another tool.
I'm really glad I use t when replacing faucets or doing plumbing in a cabinet. It can get tight under those sinks, and the light can be right next to your face.Pete Duffy, Handyman
Hi Justin, I just tried to email you and it bounced back. Can you email me the correct email address to use?
(via email)
Hi Justin,
I just got 173 and wanted to send you my feedback. There was a discussion you started a few days ago on this, but I can't find it, that is why I am emailing you directly.
The router article is great. This is one tool I don't fully understand how to use and it was really good to see a comprehensive list of what bits I need along with a description. I appreciate that
you also included a blurb on the bench dog router table earlier in the magazine.
The tools and materials article you wrote sounded really interesting, but I would have liked to see more info on this material. For example, how was it attaching screws through the steel plate? I
would imagine that the screw would go through 1/4in then stop and fall to the side. Do you have to predrill? Also, it seems that the added installation time isn't worth the effort considering the
added cost. How much longer does it take to install? It would be interesting to see some real numbers. Why not just use cork sheet behind the drywall? That is very effective at sound insulation. For
the comparison of it versus 8 sheets of 5/8 for sound proofing, was that you finding, or one the manufacturer published? I find the number hard to believe, unless it was tested only in a "lab" by the
manufacturer in which case it may be skewed.
I miss the "old" FH from about 5 years ago, but do see an improvement from this year to last. It is really nice to see that Taunton is getting back on track. I still miss the technical details of old
issues.
The article on tiling was far less interesting then I expected. It was mostly a promotion for the underlayment. It is OK to have that listed in a sidebar. I would have preferred an atricle to cover
everything about tiling and list special materials only on sidebars.
4 months ago I sent in a email to the publisher about typos I found in some books along with my comments. I never heard back so maybe my email got list.
Best regards,
Matthew
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
I enjoyed seeing the drywall product by Quiet Solutions mentioned and discussed. I would really like to see a full article on various home sound reduction methods, materials and the costs / benefit of each. It would be nice to bring some reality to a construction method or material that puts effectiveness in context. For instance I would like to see " A wall built with staggered studs and insulated inside and having and 2 layers of drywall would produce and STC rating of around XX which means loud music would be difficult to hear. You could accomplish the same effectiveness using Homosote board and resilient channel with some cost savings." or something like this.
I have just gone through it briefly and have not read the larger articles at this point though.
stay tuned to later issues...Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
Justin: It would be nice to have the issue in hand to critique it - or should I do it like a high school book report?
Don
You didn't receive your issue yet? If that's the case let me know and I will put you in touch with somebody from customer service to figure out what the hold-up is Don.
Just let me know and I'm glad to help out.
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
Justin: I NEVER get my copy in the mail till a very long time after everyone else gets theirs. I can tell by the discussions I read abut articles along time before mine ever shows up. Are they shipped in ZIP Code batches? I live in Nawth Jawja, ZIP 30148.DonThe GlassMasterworks - If it scratches, I etch it!
Not sure of FHB's mailing class, but if it's not 1st class, delivery is up to your carrier. I've mentiioned to my carrier re: newsletters which I had received AFTER the event took place! Delivery seemed to get more timely after that.
Maybe thats what your mailman does when he's parked on a side street somewhere
I know my mailman has been reading mine because it has a pointed crease thru every page and that worn feel.
ANDYSZ2I MAY DISAGREE WITH WHAT YOUR SAYING BUT I WILL DEFEND TO THE DEATH YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT.
Remodeler/Punchout
Maverick: We get our mail through a post office box - but OTOH, I'll bet it takes our postmaster a week or so to read through it, since she is all alone in the ofice & has to constantly be going to the window.Thanks - hadn't thought of that .DonThe GlassMasterworks - If it scratches, I etch it!
You're kidding, right?
edit to add: Still waiting on #172 ;0)
...The unspoken word is capital. We can invest it or we can squander it. -Mark Twain...
Be kind to your children....they will choose your nursing home.
Edited 1/28/2007 5:03 pm by oldbeachbum
When I saw this thread come back up I had to look up at my stack of issues. It looks like I'm still waiting to get #172, also. For some reason I didn't catch, I have two issues of #173.
Is it too late to request #172? I'll gladly exchange it for my extra #173.