Mudding

"glemon" (glemon) 09/05/2019 at 23:26 • Filed to: None

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It has taken me a long time to realize this fundamental truth, never so apparent as when I do drywall work. The big difference between SWI (Sweat Equity, Inc.) and the pros isn’t the always end result, it is the time it takes to get there. No critiques on technique from the peanut gallery please.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > glemon 09/06/2019 at 00:16

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I learned this when I painted the racecar myself. I result came out way better than I would’ve ever imagined, but I will never do it again. I used to think bodywork was expensive, but I now I know exactly what you’re paying for.  I had probably close to 60 hours of time into it by the time I was done cutting and buffing.  I would consider painting a body panel again, but I’ll never paint another car myself.

Clown Shoe Pilot > glemon 09/06/2019 at 00:28

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I’m super bad at sheet goods. I did OSB walls in my workshop and I F’d up EVERY. SINGLE. ONE of the myriad electrical outlets.

pip bip - choose Corrour > glemon 09/06/2019 at 04:56

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never done work like that. don’t want to either

Echo51 > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/06/2019 at 06:54

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+1 this, painting my stret car made me realize the same. just too much work to be something i’d do again.

Sovande > glemon 09/06/2019 at 07:43

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My father has been a carpenter and home improver for forever. He has done it all. He swore off drywall and painting a long time ago.

glemon > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/06/2019 at 07:54

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That is another excellent example, takes me forever to sand, fill, and prep for paint, and I still end up with a dimple or ripple when the light hits it right.  I take a lot more time and still don't get it quite right.

SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza > glemon 09/06/2019 at 09:11

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We pulled down some wood panel and put up drywall in our living room when we bought our house last year . Such a PITA. The one thing I did learn was to use the widest putty knife you can find, then you have more area to blend your mistakes in.

Cash Rewards > glemon 09/06/2019 at 10:28

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Watching the guys repair the drywall after our flood, it's amazing how fast they do a better job than you could. 

Schaef_Camaero Z/28 > glemon 09/06/2019 at 11:28

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Drywall is something I will gladly pay someone to do if it’s more than a small room. I’m very happy with the end result when I do it, but it just takes so damn long & isn’t even remotely fun.

glemon > Schaef_Camaero Z/28 09/06/2019 at 12:02

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exactly, I don't have the skill to skim it a couple times, lightly sand, and call it good.

Schaef_Camaero Z/28 > glemon 09/06/2019 at 13:12

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The one thing that scares me though, is that I’ve seen a lot of bad tape jobs done by ‘pros’

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > glemon 09/06/2019 at 21:20

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I think they just do a better job covering up when painting