Toonpack 8643 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 41 minutes ago, The Fish said: Ah the arrogance of the aged*. Look, if you two want to come and do the job, taking full responsibility and financial burden should it not meet the exacting standards of an ornery bald gobshite, then by all means come and do it. I, however, would rather pay a professional to do the job right the first time. *The arrogance of those who can accomplish minor tasks like real men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42459 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 I'm pretty confident these DIY heroes live in houses with bits hanging off them, and wives that implore them to "just PLEASE pay somebody to do it this time". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 8643 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 30 minutes ago, Renton said: Fuck that. My golden rule is, if the job is less than my hourly rate, then pay someone else to do it*. In this case it's 1.5 cm, you'd probably need to take a fair bit more than that in reality, you're not going to that with a plane. I wouldn't have a clue where to start and no way would I fuck around with removing architraves. * Admittedly as a result I have lost the ability to do any DIY beyond changing a lightbulb. And now they are LED probably forgotten how to do this as well. I hate paying anyone to do anything I could do myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 8643 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 minute ago, Gemmill said: I'm pretty confident these DIY heroes live in houses with bits hanging off them, and wives that implore them to "just PLEASE pay somebody to do it this time". I’m pretty sure, indeed I KNOW, you are wrong (in my case anyway) I can’t comment on laying tarmac though, that’d need Ewerk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42459 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 minute ago, Toonpack said: I hate paying anyone to do anything I could do myself. The words TP's missus has heard more than any other. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10404 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 8 minutes ago, Toonpack said: I’m pretty sure, indeed I KNOW, you are wrong (in my case anyway) I can’t comment on laying tarmac though, that’d need Ewerk Be honest, how many times have you started a job, then that's turned into a much bigger job because you fucked it up? I'm with Renton, I could probably do it myself, but I'd need to hire the tools, take time to do it and deal with the aftermath if I fuck it up. ORRrrr I could pay someone with the tools, the time and the expertise to do it for me. That way, if they fuck it up, they're the ones to suffer the wrath of an irate Mrs Fish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4067 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 19 minutes ago, The Fish said: Be honest, how many times have you started a job, then that's turned into a much bigger job because you fucked it up? I'm with Renton, I could probably do it myself, but I'd need to hire the tools, take time to do it and deal with the aftermath if I fuck it up. ORRrrr I could pay someone with the tools, the time and the expertise to do it for me. That way, if they fuck it up, they're the ones to suffer the wrath of an irate Mrs Fish. Lad I know local is on a big new build house somewhere up near Ramsbottom for the foreseeable mate, I’ve asked him if he knows anyone who would do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19264 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 In the house of fish age to take the frame out could be a bigger job than some of the DIY hero's think. The architrave may have timber plugs built into the masonry and the plaster around it will be old etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10404 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 7 minutes ago, strawb said: Lad I know local is on a big new build house somewhere up near Ramsbottom for the foreseeable mate, I’ve asked him if he knows anyone who would do it. Thanks Strawb, I appreciate it. Local Joiner might be able to do it for us, he's coming around later to have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 8643 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 51 minutes ago, The Fish said: Be honest, how many times have you started a job, then that's turned into a much bigger job because you fucked it up? Never, honestly, I am a member of the “measure twice, cut once” club who uses the right tools for the job, I also know/understand what I can’t/couldn’t do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 8643 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 37 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: In the house of fish age to take the frame out could be a bigger job than some of the DIY hero's think. The architrave may have timber plugs built into the masonry and the plaster around it will be old etc. Taking the frame out ! that’d be a tad excessive to free up 15mm IMO and aye your into plastering after, and that is a specialist art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20356 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 7 minutes ago, Toonpack said: measure twice, cut once Iirc Fish is a member of the "buy cheap, pay twice" club. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3693 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, Toonpack said: I hate paying anyone to do anything I could do myself. Like a real man I make enough money so that me doing jobs around the house is economically nonsensical. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10404 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 24 minutes ago, Toonpack said: Never, honestly, I am a member of the “measure twice, cut once” club who uses the right tools for the job, I also know/understand what I can’t/couldn’t do. Exactly this. if the house needed me to write a query, code an automated process or do something snazzy in Excel or Tableau, then I'm your man. Unfortunately, those things rarely crop up outside of work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10404 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 18 minutes ago, Renton said: Iirc Fish is a member of the "buy cheap, pay twice" club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 3834 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, Renton said: Iirc Fish is a member of the "buy cheap, pay twice" club. I approve of this call-back 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 8643 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 4 hours ago, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: Like a real man I make enough money so that me doing jobs around the house is economically nonsensical. So did I, but I enjoy doing something challenging and different to the day job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 8643 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 (edited) 4 hours ago, The Fish said: Exactly this. if the house needed me to write a query, code an automated process or do something snazzy in Excel or Tableau, then I'm your man. Unfortunately, those things rarely crop up outside of work. I was in IT delivering multi million $$ global projects, the diy was a nice diversion. And it was nice doing something myself rather than telling someone else to do their shit. Edited August 9 by Toonpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42459 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 You're both gonna have to get your payslips out to settle this one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42459 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3693 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 2 hours ago, Toonpack said: So did I, but I enjoy doing something challenging and different to the day job. In reality my arthritis limits me to tightening the odd screw so I have no choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastronaut 1317 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 12 hours ago, The Fish said: Bad luck certainly comes in threes. First little'un is sick, then the Washing Machine breaks, now the blokes trying to install the new one can't fit it through a doorway down to the basement because it is 1.5cm too wide. Probably going to need to get a joiner in to shave 2cm off the doorframe. @strawb if you know of anybody who wouldn't mind a quick job in Bramhall? It's literally a 45 degree cut to a 2cm depth, then straight down about 6'6" of wooden door frame (no door), sand off to finish. I'd have a crack myself if I had the tools and the wife had any confidence that I wouldn't bring the whole house down. Sounds like a lot more work than getting a washing machine that fits through the doorframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 10656 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 12 hours ago, The Fish said: Unfortunately, those things rarely crop up outside of work. And here. Unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 10656 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 13 hours ago, Toonpack said: Never, honestly, I am a member of the “measure twice, cut once” club who uses the right tools for the job, I also know/understand what I can’t/couldn’t do. I'm in the do it badly once and never get asked again club. Mrs Wyki has entered the chat. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 8643 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 12 hours ago, Gemmill said: You're both gonna have to get your payslips out to settle this one. Payslips are for those who are not RETIRED (or are called HMHM) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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