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Hi, gaiz!

HappyPuppy

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I'm back. Did you miss me?

Should I use 16 penny nails to secure the crown molding I am installing? I don't want to fall off and conk somebody in the head, after all.

What should I use to paint over the nail heads? I'm thinking about using galvanized nails so they don't ever rust and I don't want any streaking with the humidity and all.
 

HappyPuppy

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I feel the love, but I had serious question.

When you are driving 3 inch screws into your new deck do you lubricate them with Vagisil? I tried petroleum jelly, but they keep snapping off.
 

ed21x

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welcome back happypuppy, you look far less cuddly than before.
 

WaTaGuMp

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I feel the love, but I had serious question.

When you are driving 3 inch screws into your new deck do you lubricate them with Vagisil? I tried petroleum jelly, but they keep snapping off.

For screwing you always use.

 

HappyPuppy

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Thanks, ed21x and WaTaGuMp.

I was assigned this avatar by one of the mods who I shall not name for fear of retaliation. He is a dear friend, but jealous of my good looks and virility.

As for Baconlube, I spread it on my toast every morning in lieu of the usual strawberry jam. I find it quite pleasant.
 

iGas

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Thanks, ed21x and WaTaGuMp.

I was assigned this avatar by one of the mods who I shall not name for fear of retaliation. He is a dear friend, but jealous of my good looks and virility.

As for Baconlube, I spread it on my toast every morning in lieu of the usual strawberry jam. I find it quite pleasant.
Sure you can, however it is going to be a bit of work to sink & fill in the holes.

2" finishing nails are often use for crown molding, and I prefer an air nailer which make the job a lot easier.
 
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iGas

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I feel the love, but I had serious question.

When you are driving 3 inch screws into your new deck do you lubricate them with Vagisil? I tried petroleum jelly, but they keep snapping off.
Paraffin wax work well, and there are pre lube screws that you can also buy.
 

HappyPuppy

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Sure you can, however it is going to be a bit of work to sink & fill in the holes.

2" finishing nails are often use for crown molding, and I prefer an air nailer which make the job a lot easier.

What kind of finish nailer, 15 ga. or 16 ga.? You seem to be a bright young person with years of experience, so tell us.
 

Hayabusa Rider

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DanDaManJC

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hey it's this guy, i remember you from a while ago... though i cant remember specifics.

so, haithar!
 

HappyPuppy

Lifer
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hey it's this guy, i remember you from a while ago... though i cant remember specifics.

so, haithar!


Howdy, pard!

Yeah, I was an idiot who used to tell factual stories based on my life experiences. The moderators didn't like what I had to say and banned me time after time until I gave up.

They won. :(
 

Sea Moose

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Howdy, pard!

Yeah, I was an idiot who used to tell factual stories based on my life experiences. The moderators didn't like what I had to say and banned me time after time until I gave up.

They won. :(

Dont let the ***s bring you down! :biggrin:
 

rudeguy

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Howdy, pard!

Yeah, I was an idiot who used to tell factual stories based on my life experiences. The moderators didn't like what I had to say and banned me time after time until I gave up.

They won. :(

/me hugs Pup

what's new buddy? Ever get the magic smoke back in your fridge?