guzziguy Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 Yes, I used a "drain tool". It was a pair of channel locks turned upside down. I tried to turn it with just my hands and broke one of the cross hair members. I'll buy a drain tool today and try again tomorrow. My plan is to apply some heat to the drain and then try with the drain tool after a small cooling time. The tiler is going to float the tile. Otherwise I'd give your suggestion a try. Lastly, I demo'ed the drywall out to the stud. About 18" down from the ceiling, I measured the distance from the exposed stud to the next, covered stud. Then I added 7/8" to put a cut right in the middle of the 2x4. I drew a perpendicular line to that measurement and made a ceiling to floor cut along the line. My cut came out basically perpendicular. Unfortunately, unlike all the other exposed studs, this on is not perpendicular. At the ceiling, 1/4" of the stud is exposed. At 18" down from the ceiling where I measured, it's right in the middle of the stud. At the floor, there is a 1 5/8" gap from the drywall to the stud. That's how much it leans. Nothing like good old American craftsmanship, and this was in 1957 or 58, when American craftsmanship was supposed to be good. Pictures to follow.
boomana Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 Probably some old headphone gear. Remember those days? Yup. I definitely found some stray cables and whatnots. I actually found a nice HD650 box, but I sold the headphones long ago. Nice smashing things, Ken!
swt61 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Posted January 17, 2013 Ken, spray a little penetrating oil around the lip of the drain. It'll seep down and help loosen things.
swt61 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 Shipped out the "Tower of Power". I'm a little sad, but I still have the excellent F5 as a K1000 amp, and the new "Micro Tower of Power". Also it's going to an excellent home, so that eases the pain. Enjoy Ric!!! 1
agile_one Posted January 18, 2013 Report Posted January 18, 2013 Steve ... I feel your pain. Wicked to sell what we must sell, but know we will must. Consolation is that it has gone to wonderful new home. Pm incoming.
blessingx Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 Sorry for the heartache Steve, but it will be cherished and to be placed next to your other work. The West Coast Tice Shrine. 1
swt61 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 P.S. Gene's PM made it easier. I may just have a new killer K1000 amp in house soon. Hint - It also ends with -22.
boomana Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 I kicked butt at work today and then played Yahtzee all evening with my visiting mother. Nice day. Hoping to get a bike ride in early tomorrow and then a day of music with John, if that's still happening and if it doesn't rain.
Voltron Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 Did you kick butt in Yahtzee too? Sounds like a good day either way.
agile_one Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 Vicki ... the best day would be if you kick John's butt.
jp11801 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 Tomorrow is the Sunshine (although that;s in doubt) Blues Fest with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Walter Trout, Sonny Landreth and Dr John! and most of all Vicki! 1
agile_one Posted January 19, 2013 Report Posted January 19, 2013 Sounds like a great line up and a great time, JP & Queen V. Have a blast.
Augsburger Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 Good thing those clay pigeons are unarmed. 1
boomana Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 Just got back from the Sunshine Blues Festival with John. Not so sunshiny, as we stood in the rain for at least a couple of the eight hours we were there, but worth it. One of my fav bands, the Woods Brothers, were there, and wonderful. A pretty amazing guitarist, Matt Scofield, and his trio from the UK were a highlight. The Tedeschi Trucks Band kicked azz as the closer. We managed to get next to the stage for all the acts, and although I won't be walking tomorrow, I'd do it again. Really nice time.
jp11801 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 I totally echo Vicki's comments I have to get some Wood Brothers!! TTD rocked and did a killer cover of Isn't It A Pity and finished with some Sly and the Family Stone. Altogether an amazing show
ironbut Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 Yup,.. totally jealous you guys. I love Susan Tedescki and she's kicks ass every time I've seen her. I've only seen her with hubby on videos.
Absorbine_Sr Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 We saw Tedeschi Trucks last year in Chicago and we were blown away. Derek Trucks is the spirit brother of Duane Allman as far as I'm concerned, and Susan did some astounding guitar work too. Glad you guys got to see them.
agile_one Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 Awesome time, John & Vicki. Thought about you all day yesterday, and glad to hear it was amazing.
boomana Posted January 20, 2013 Report Posted January 20, 2013 Matt Schofield. Sorry, was very tired when typing last night.
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