RogerG

+1 Matt. Folks can laugh at our extension poles (also Coress) but we have found it an invaluable tool. Thanks to Matt, we have altered it for staining as well. It's no back breaker - I have pics of Celeste somewhere using it and she's not a big woman. Well woth the investment for us (we've bought 3) Roger

good info Mike

Yes definitely Scott - check with me before shipping though! Our last sample went to a customer's address rather than us - just want to make certain it goes to the right place!!! Celeste (signed in on Roger's computer!)

On the fence you need to add about 30% more sq. ft. to it because of it being shadowbox. Why do they just want 16' done? Roger

You can also look at Eacochem for there stripper cream. Diedrich Technologies also has a stripper cream. They are expensive but worth every penny. Roger

I just wanted to tell Russ Johnson thank you for helping me out. My 18hp Vanguard puked oil out everywhere (out the muffler, breathing tube) end result it caught fire. 20 minutes on the phone with Russ and the engine is running like new again. Thanks Russ you saved me big $$$. :lgmoneyey Roger

The float in the carburetor got some trash in the valve seat and wouldn't close so the gas over flowed into the cylinders. When I shut the engine off for the day it filled the crank case with gas. End result is the oil and gas that was in the crank case was pushed through the breather tube down into the carburetor. It filled the cylinders with the oil and gas mix and the pressure sent it out the muffler at witch point the motor fired up, backfired and the top of the carburetor caught fire. I thought that the engine was ruined but Russ fixed it over the phone. Roger

Did you have the PWM shirt on?

go to Ebay they have some nice used ones on there. Roger

Congrats Doug :cheers: Look forward to meeting you this weekend. Roger

We will put them in our prayers also.

Thank you Russell. I was lucky when I took that pic. Who wanted the pic? Roger

Don - and anyone else interested.....go take a look at www.powerwashsuccess.com This is Cujo's new marketing co (NO, NOT PWNA RELATED) He's got a tele-seminar coming up in January that may be right up the alley of what you're looking for.

Here are a few shots of a project we're on....we're staining all of the Ipe (can NOT touch the PTW on this dock - ugh) This project required the use of FloodPro Supreme Performance stain. We are reserving all comments about this application until we are done (if we ever finish!)

I have found that a light acid wash will remove the red stains left behind from the mud. Roger

If you are going to buy, buy no less than a 5.6. Like everybody has already pointed out. The General TS 2021 is a great pump easy to work on and parts are easy to find. A TS 2021 will give you 3500 @ 5.6 gpm with a 18 hp motor. If you are just stating out and all you can afford right now is a cold water unit then find a belt driven 4 gpm or higher (make sure that it is belt driven). If you have any question feel free to call. Roger

there's a thread "Calling all shade tree vets" that has pictures of the entire litter....we had 4 yellow, 5 chocolate total

Brent - let's just say we're glad we weren't around for the prep work - what we saw was just scary. Tip for the day on doing cable rail systems: Plastic drinking straws cut in half & slit end to end (not McDonald's though - straws are too large) They just pop over the cable...stain...slide to the other post...stain....pop back off :) This is great except for the posts with the actual hardware - must cut those in - I hate cutting in! Celeste

Few quickie details: Size-wise - there's over 2000 sq ft of HANDRAIL WOOD alone. The floors exceed 5200 sq ft. As far as cutting in, check out the PITA of cutting in around that stainless cable hardware. Stain is Flood's new hybrid stain - oil encapsulated by water. Have to admit that water clean up is GREAT! Jon, you are right - it is much more opaque - we're losing far more of the grain than we care to with this wood. Scott, at this point, I'm glad we don't have the PT - less staining for us (but more taping unfortunately) This job is being totally rolled & back brushed - spraying has been impossible. Will post some more of the PITA activity this afternoon :) Celeste

Flood made arrangements with this builder to provide the product & they (Flood) sold the property manager on it - we're just applying....and applying...and applying. We will be more than happy to fill you in on all of the details this weekend :) Celeste

Oh the Floodies bailed on us quickly! LOL. I'll have to ask the builder what brand Ipe it is...PTW = pressure treated wood :) Celeste

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We didn't do the prep on this job (see post with the turbo marks on Ipe) except for some defurring. The stripping was done by the company that built the project. Celeste

Couple more shots.

If I see that pelican before we leave, there may be a different type bird on our table at this Thanksgiving! LOL