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11.19.2015
Energy From Air Experiment
11.18.2015
MOhawk Flooring Project Photos
Yesterdays project Mohawk Oak Flooring pic.twitter.com/k2CejyldFG
— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) November 18, 2015
If you would like a bid on your next flooring job in StLouis email Scotty
@MohawkFlooring I installed your Flooring Product today. It goes down quick & easy-peasy- pic.twitter.com/rOsP2pA403
— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) November 3, 2015
If you would like a bid on your next flooring job in StLouis email Scotty
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11.16.2015
Mobile Hemp Decorators For Sale
Mobile Hemp Decorators For Sale.
Two motor options available, or supply your own small engine for power supply.
Additional info soon.
Scottscontracting@gmail
10.31.2015
Missouri Energy Code News
Missouri buildings are responsible for about half of the state’s energy use, according to 2012 data from EIA. However, the characteristics of building energy consumption have changed significantly over the past couple of decades: where once residential consumption was dominated by space heating and cooling, better envelope and equipment components have shrunk weather-related energy demands.
Meanwhile, the energy consumption of appliances, electronics, and lighting have increased relative to overall usage. Missouri has no mandatory or voluntary statewide code for private residential or commercial buildings. Instead, energy codes are adopted and enforced at the county or municipal level.
Jurisdictions representing about 50% of the state’s population have adopted codes equivalent to either the 2009 or 2012 IECC. The 2015 energy plan recommends enacting a statewide code applicable to Class 1 and 2 counties for both residential and commercial new construction.
Class 1 and 2 counties together represent four million people - about 67% of the state’s population. This means that the changes recommended in this plan would increase mandated energy efficiency in buildings for at least a million Missourians.
The energy plan also recommends allowing Class 3 and 4 countries...http://energycodesocean.org/news/2015/october/29/comprehensive-state-energy-plans-brief-comparison
Other Energy News
Missouri teams score 5th, 8th in national energy competition
Missouri recently had two teams compete in the collegiate U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathalon where collegiate teams design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective and attractive. The event was held in Irvine, Calif., from Oct. 8-18. Missouri S&T placed 5th in the competition and the colleges of Drury and Crowder teamed up to place 8th. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. The Missouri Department of Economic Development – Division of Energy provided financial assistance to the schools to be used for the competition. Read the news release here. To learn about each college's projects, please visit this site: http://www. Photo Info: The photo above is of the Nest Home built by the Missouri S&T team. |
Interested in learning more about Missouri’s efforts to enhance clean energy initiatives? Connect with theMissouri Division of Energy, which provides information and guidance to individuals, businesses, and communities on the use of renewable resources. Visitenergy.mo.gov today!
10.28.2015
Construction Tip #72138 RevoR322 Tool Review
This is an unpaid and not sponsored tool review of the RevoR322 Compact Electromagnetic Drilling System. I'm sharing this information because I was so impressed with the tool. Scotty 10/28/2015
Set it against the metal, flipped the switch- it stuck like chuck! ElectroMagnetic Drill https://t.co/Yv0LeEM8bg pic.twitter.com/9JaqvQT3uj
— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) October 29, 2015
Beautiful Modern Stairs |
I heard the Welders talking about the new tool on lunch break early this week:
Magnetic Drill and how it made drilling in steel easy-peasy.
- I opened up the kool case.
- Did not read the instructions- maybe they weren't in the storage case?
- Could easily tell what part went where, because the Welder told me: "The Magnetic Drill was actually a miniature drill press."
- Three screw in handles went in the obvious spot on the side of the drill- see first picture.
- Put a 3/8 drill bit into the drill and tightened it down with the supplied chuck.
- Plugged it in to 110v circuit.
- Set it against the metal, flipped the switch and it stuck like chuck!
- I was amazed that it supported its own weight for as heavy as it is!
- After a few try outs using an electro magnet for the first time- I positioned the Revo for its first hole.
- Push button drill to start (and stop) was a handy feature.
- Two Hands were required for operation: One hand dribbled the cutting oil onto the drill bit and the other rotated the drill press handles (see 1st picture)
- The Revo Magnetic drill held itself onto the metal and in the position I placed it, eliminating the need for me to perform 3 actions at the same time: Hold the Drill, Dribble the Cutting Oil, and Operate the Drill Press.
- I drilled a dozen holes with little to no effort. Once the Revo Drills electric button is turned on. It does not need any additional assistance holding itself in place. And its a heavy drill. Very Impressive.
- I felt it drilled the 3/8 inch holes as fast as a stand-up drill press would.
- I never lacked for power and made this phase of the staircase build virtually effortless when compared to drilling a dozen holes with my 18v cordless Ridgid hand drill.
- I do not know how it will do with bigger holes. I had no trouble with the 3/8 inch holes.
- It works and made the out of position drilling easy-peasy.
- I noticed that when the WD40 I was using as cutting oil ran down onto the electromagnets while attached to the steel: The Drill did not loose its grip on the metal and stayed in position.
- You can feel the electromagnet pulse in the steel: very, very slight vibration or pulse-weird feeling is all- doesn't shock or hurt in anyway, just weird feeling.
- I did not try to over torque the drill while drilling the holes to test its powerful magnet.
Set it against the metal, flipped the switch, and it stuck like chuck! RevoR322 Compact ElectroMagnetic Drill Press |
I positioned the RevoR322 Magnetic Drill for the first hole. |
Drill stopped halfway thru the bore hole to take this picture |
Self Supporting Magnetic Drill-RevoR322 |
#ConstructionTip I used this Kool Magnetic Drill Press on the Jobsite> I was impressed to say the least! #RevoTools pic.twitter.com/o65xbHQp1j
— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) October 29, 2015
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10.25.2015
Custom Stair Project Tool List
Contract Labor Project
Here is the tool list for those custom Dark Stained Oak Wood Stair Contract Labor Project I've been building for the upscale apartments in Downtown StLouis location the past few weeks.
Per a social media request is the needed tools that I've been using to build those cool custom stairs I've been blogging about the past few weeks.
Ridgid Portable Table Saw and Stand |
- 18v: Drill, Driver, Radio Combo Kit with Extra 4 amp Battery (I won a while back)
- Clamps
- Drill Bits
- Clamps
- Caulk Box
- Metal Drill Bits
- Plastic Speed Squares and Post Leveler
- Dividers
- Level
- String Line
- Heavy Canvas Tool Bag
- carpenter square
- caulk guns
- No 2 Pencil
- Wax Pencils
- Scraper
- Drill Bit Extension
- Plumb 16oz trim Hammer (I use the rubber handle to tap things into position when required)
I picked up this utility bed for the work truck. Gotta keep the tools safe! ps: There went my good gas mileage :( pic.twitter.com/zqHUQMXeom
— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) October 25, 2015
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10.24.2015
Green Build Renovation Project
After the metal studs were installed a layer of spray foam was installed and will ensure these Upscale Apartments are economical to heat and cool.
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Spray Foam Insulation was even installed between the windows!
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Spray foam insulation expanding into the jam area where the dual pane window units will be installed.
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I'll have pictures of the metal balcony installation in an upcoming blog post.
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Before we get to install the stairs. A hole is cut out of the existing concrete floor.
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