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Guns, money, getting teeth knocked out
a year ago
Since I have no other real form of documenting my life and my friend circle keeps getting smaller and smaller and smaller...
Tool obsession is still in full swing. Last summer and fall it was ladders. Since then it's mostly nail guns. Went from zero working examples to a high 2 days ago of 6. 2 framing nailers, a 16 gauge finish nailer, 18 gauge trim nailer and 2 18 gauge narrow crown staple guns. One of the staple guns blew up a plastic part inside so we're down to 5 but parts are on the way. I only paid money for the 18ga brad nailer which is a cordless Dewalt. The others have all needed some kind of work. But beats buying new. All nice Bostitch or Paslode. Worth fixing.
Nail guns are absolutely essential if you're building anything quickly. The concept of driving a nail with a hammer is antiquated and ineffective for most tasks. The staple guns are my favorite. Those little sum bitches hold.
I now have a veritable arsenal for cleaning windows. 30 ft, 12 ft, 2ft poles, squeegees, applicators etc. I've only broken even on the equipment but it's a fantastic way to make rate without having to bring soooooooooooo many tools like with other stuff. It's also very satisfying.
Add to that, drywall patching tools. Although it still scares the shit out of me and I haven't done it. The places I needed to do it, a contractor had to replace windows and doors first.
Since December I've been constantly under the weather. Got covid and was struggling with low energy all January. Got some kind of cold or flu , was barely recovered from that and had two teeth removed to make room for orthodontic work. Made me very nauseous and it was painful both having it done and in recovery. That led to an infection that was pretty painful, took a lot of painkillers, which made me nauseous, but was remedied by antibiotics that also made me nauseous. So now that I'm recovered from that, Ive been having migraines (whiich make me nauseous) and the gator pup went to the hospital with a 104 fever from influenza B, so it's only a matter of time before I get it. (He's ok)
It's a miracle I've been able to keep money coming in to keep the lights on, but somehow I've done it. Cherish your health, if you have it!
Tool obsession is still in full swing. Last summer and fall it was ladders. Since then it's mostly nail guns. Went from zero working examples to a high 2 days ago of 6. 2 framing nailers, a 16 gauge finish nailer, 18 gauge trim nailer and 2 18 gauge narrow crown staple guns. One of the staple guns blew up a plastic part inside so we're down to 5 but parts are on the way. I only paid money for the 18ga brad nailer which is a cordless Dewalt. The others have all needed some kind of work. But beats buying new. All nice Bostitch or Paslode. Worth fixing.
Nail guns are absolutely essential if you're building anything quickly. The concept of driving a nail with a hammer is antiquated and ineffective for most tasks. The staple guns are my favorite. Those little sum bitches hold.
I now have a veritable arsenal for cleaning windows. 30 ft, 12 ft, 2ft poles, squeegees, applicators etc. I've only broken even on the equipment but it's a fantastic way to make rate without having to bring soooooooooooo many tools like with other stuff. It's also very satisfying.
Add to that, drywall patching tools. Although it still scares the shit out of me and I haven't done it. The places I needed to do it, a contractor had to replace windows and doors first.
Since December I've been constantly under the weather. Got covid and was struggling with low energy all January. Got some kind of cold or flu , was barely recovered from that and had two teeth removed to make room for orthodontic work. Made me very nauseous and it was painful both having it done and in recovery. That led to an infection that was pretty painful, took a lot of painkillers, which made me nauseous, but was remedied by antibiotics that also made me nauseous. So now that I'm recovered from that, Ive been having migraines (whiich make me nauseous) and the gator pup went to the hospital with a 104 fever from influenza B, so it's only a matter of time before I get it. (He's ok)
It's a miracle I've been able to keep money coming in to keep the lights on, but somehow I've done it. Cherish your health, if you have it!
Sorry to hear you've been ill, hopefully spring and summer will be better for you.
Yeah I'm hopeful the weather and stuff gives me a health boost.
Vix
It is good to hear you are doing well.
I still appreciate that you like my photos.
You're in good company with collecting stuff for sure. What do you collect?