WAYWT - The Hard Labour Edition aka "Working in your workwear".
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Ha! Won’t be the first time
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I was supposed to be off today, but a contractor friend asked (begged) me to fix someone else’s mistakes on cabinet hardware install. Previous contractor got booted off a job for bs work. The cabinets had so much deep scratches that were covered by some off pigment nail polish. Had to pre-drill (& fill in/fix drilled holes that were in the wrong place & crooked), install shelving & hang several unhung cab doors w/ hardware I had to source bc it was taken from the site, & align cab doors (prev. Contractors said it wasn’t possible for the cab doors to be straight bc her walls were crooked & they get delivered already aligned
(wtf they have adjustments) , & actually cleaned up before leaving so she can fill her new kitchen with pans and utensils. On a side note, had to taking my work home as I needed to cut back majority of the machine screws to fit the handles (didn’t have my tools w/me) some were even installed too long so very loose & odd spacing with the handle & cabinetry 
. Idk but it was an absolute joke & nightmare. The client was horrible to me in the beginning, but after seeing me fix a few of her worries early on, was thrilled with my work and was nice afterwards. She was basically breathing down my neck for the first 2 hrs, but I don’t blame her. F the previous contractors. After a few short hrs correcting things she was thrilled at the end results even before her kitchen was completed.Not cool, esp. since this is the 3rd home dealing with a mean ass client. F those contractors who ruin it for those who know what theyre doing, & for the clients - lesson learned. Don’t ever settle for the cheap assholes who are going to steal your money! & most certainly don’t judge someone cuz they look 12!
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Good shit Rox, nothing like taking pride in your own work
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I have a bunch of chainsaw work this week limbing trees, so I best start at the beginning…
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Dang, @RoxRocks86. Sounds like you had your work cut out for you on this one! I hope that the client was properly grateful when she realized you got the job done right.
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This morning my son and I assembled a couple of new wheelbarrows. It was a good day on so many levels ~
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Been working at a house built in the 30’s. Helping a carpenter repair & prep windows and wall panels with peeling paint, wood rot, termite & water damage. At least the view ain’t too bad…
Edit- wearing IHT’s in both & 777-18oz
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@RoxRocks86 That view is indeed something to be jealous about!
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It kinda looks like I’m working…
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@Denman-John I also have a Stihl string trimmer, probably the most used tool on my property
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Still at this old house prepping walls & windows, but installed cabinet pulls and a medicine cabinet amongst other things today to break the monotony, yay.
6.5oz LS IHT
IH-777S-18oz vintage
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@RoxRocks86 You are such a kind and generous person - thanks for sharing and inspiring!!
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@Mizmazzle my imagination would run wild under there. Good on you making it out
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@Mizmazzle Don't get stuck under there.
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The last week we've been working on these Lodge Cottages in West Sussex. The roof has ornamental patterned tiles on the roof so we are remmoving all moss then applying a special treatment to restore the tiles to their original colour. Wearing my 777 invitational pair.
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@jiminstitches so scared of heights myself. I’d rather be under the house than on top of it!!
In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...
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@jiminstitches yikes! Hate roofs with those types of pitches! Putting the denim to good use tho
