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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #20 on: June 07, 2021, 04:20:47 PM »
Engaging in a political debate with certain DDFers...  :P
What in the world were you thinking?
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #21 on: June 07, 2021, 04:32:56 PM »
Putting up a succah -especially one with a shlak!
Tell me you're not a Lubavitcher without saying you're not a Lubavitcher.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #22 on: June 07, 2021, 04:41:52 PM »
Replacing the kitchen cabinets. You better be good at measuring, drywall and electric just to name a few. Way more work than I thought.
I came here to post repainting kitchen cabinets.
According to YouTube  it's a 3 day project, didnt realize they measure days as 24hrs of time...

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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #23 on: June 07, 2021, 04:43:41 PM »
Tell me you're not a Lubavitcher without saying you're not a Lubavitcher.
Lubavitchers aren't allowed to use a shlok?
I wonder what people who type "u" instead of "you" do with all their free time.

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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #24 on: June 07, 2021, 04:48:33 PM »
Lubavitchers aren't allowed to use a shlok?
No they put the succah in the back of a pickup truck

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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #25 on: June 07, 2021, 05:18:32 PM »
Speaking of shlaks
Anyone seen a removable roof that's a proper weather proof roof, with a way to open and close on Yom tov?
(Without having rails going into the backyard)

I think most DIY projects are more work then originally thought, or at least take longer then originally planned. The more creative you are the longer it takes.
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #26 on: June 07, 2021, 05:21:00 PM »
I came here to post repainting kitchen cabinets.
According to YouTube  it's a 3 day project, didnt realize they measure days as 24hrs of time...
Use to be 8.  :)
Only on DDF does 24/6 mean 24/5/half/half

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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #27 on: June 07, 2021, 05:24:13 PM »
Replacing the kitchen cabinets. You better be good at measuring, drywall and electric just to name a few. Way more work than I thought.
Have this coming today for some 45 degree joints. Hope it works.
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #28 on: June 07, 2021, 05:40:25 PM »
Lubavitchers aren't allowed to use a shlok?
Is that so?

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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #29 on: June 07, 2021, 06:13:31 PM »
Belongs in this thread: https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=123850.0


But Lubavitchers don't have decorations or beds in the succah, so they're not likely to have a shlock.
Lubavitchers eat in the succah in the rain (especially the first night) so they're less afraid of a wet succah.
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #30 on: June 07, 2021, 06:21:29 PM »
Not even one page and OT already. I dare for someone ever again to complain about me taking something OT in GD.
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #32 on: June 07, 2021, 06:24:32 PM »
Amateur :P
I can do it without it but time is money.  :)
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #33 on: June 07, 2021, 06:33:04 PM »
Not even one page and OT already. I dare for someone ever again to complain about me taking something OT in GD.
Do I need to go back to my old signature?

you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used to start a religious discussion
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #34 on: June 07, 2021, 08:49:09 PM »
Engaging in a political debate with certain DDFers...  :P

If only that was a DIY project...
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #35 on: June 07, 2021, 08:50:08 PM »
I had to access a screw head through a porcelain crown because the crown felt loose. Had to create a 10mm shaft. After an hour of struggling it turned out that the implant itself was loose. :(

Trained profession ≠ DIY

Having said that, I have no envy for those in your occupation...
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #36 on: June 07, 2021, 08:52:40 PM »
Trained profession ≠ DIY

Having said that, I have no envy for those in your occupation...
Was more a comment on this


It's amazing how similar implant dentistry is.


Both have to deal with anchors, stripped screws etc

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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #37 on: June 07, 2021, 08:54:01 PM »
Was more a comment on this



Both have to deal with anchors, stripped screws etc
it's just another construction job

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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #38 on: June 07, 2021, 08:55:24 PM »
Was more a comment on this



Both have to deal with anchors, stripped screws etc

Missed that, skimming.

I’d say the OPs case you mostly need to be strong and handy, the finest motor skills don’t make that much of a difference. When it comes to dentistry OTOH...
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Re: DIY projects that are way more work than you thought!
« Reply #39 on: June 07, 2021, 08:55:51 PM »
it's just another reconstruction job

FTFY
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