KB Mucking in

[MadDuck]

With all this talk of builders

We have a senior KBer needs help ...yes he does. If I could get mucking in involved I would. Not sure they brave enough to hit West Auckland - BIG CLUE.

Said KBer has rendered his home for a First Aid course and a Mechanics evening. Any of you been to his house know that with a hammer we can work wonders. Chainsaw wouldnt go astray.

Hes helped heaps of you get into racing and with bike set ups. If I can steal his keys (then again house is left unlocked most of the time) maybe we can return the favour. And give his son somewhere nice to sleep!

A KB mucking in weekend it is then! WHAT DO YA RECKON! Motu and Wari - no excuses from you fellas.....

PM me for details ...not sure on dates yet. Will be soon


The date is the weekend of 3rd and 4th Sept

Need to know numbers as to how much we can do. There will be NO STRUCTURAL work just a spruce up. I will be there from 8am both Saturday and Sunday so if you can spare an hour or a day all will be appreciated.

Crashe has played super sleuth :sherlock: and provided a comprehensive list of what is required. Thanks mate.

Some have offered to do specific jobs which is great. Anyone else got a specific skill then put your hand up...right Im off for a ride :woohoo:

[Slipstream]

A KB mucking in weekend it is then! WHAT DO YA RECKON! Motu and Wari - no excuses from you fellas. .
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I would soooooo love to help. I ain't scared of no west auckland....I think.... depending on when, I might be able to come up...I'm a DIY daughter from way back :D

[Indiana_Jones]

I guess I'll join in, If I can bum a ride there and back lol :)

-Indy

[MadDuck]

Indy

The back of the SV is yours so long as you taller than me which wont be that tough :rofl:

[ajturbo]

why do you need a chainsaw??:weird: ..

what is wrong with his deck?

tell him to get rid of the flat mate... :rofl: :devil2:

[bugjuice]

just tell me where and when.. and what the plan is too..
I'll be in wiv a grin..

[pyrocam]

damnit bj got the in 'in with a grin' line already.

yeah Ill be keen.
I aint no builder or anything but im a handi-man type of guy. just make sure theres lots of no #8 wire :)

but in seriosness, I can proberly help out, also me and mains electricity have an 'understanding'* if you need wiring done.


edit: If I forget to check this thread can someone throw me a PM when its organised. cheers

(*ps. im not a qualified electrician so no water heater installations :P)

[TonyB]

Why do I get the feeling the place might look WORSE after you guys are finished with it..... Top idea though :Punk:

[justsomeguy]

Just give me a time and a date and I'll see you there (I think I know the address).

Willing to help chip in something for materials as well.

I guess I come under the unskilled labour category but will do what I can.

[mikey]

ill come up with tim an his 15 chainsaws,

[Gremlin]

what exactly needs doing?? I'm in for more of the "strip to a blank canvas" stuff.

Not a basher, but crowbars are probably the most effective for gentle destruction.

When we renovate a room, stripping is done in 2-3 hours, the reconstruction is done in months... :no:

If painting and stopping need to be done, then we can't do this in one day...

[crashe]

I have been up and done a wee inspection on the outside of the house.

If the recipient of this venture, could txt me the time he gets home at night, then I can check out the inside, as to what needs doing.

The outside is all reasonable easy work....

The outside:
The back fence behind the garage needs replacing...
The timber for this is beside the driveway.

The guttering on the back of the garage needs to be rejoined up.
The guttering out the front needs replacing.
There is a long piece of guttering sitting in the front section ready to go up.

Pull the vine off the side of the garage.
Waterblast the outside of the garage.

Weedspray the whole section - on the boundry.

Waterblast or hose down the outside of the house.
Sand and repaint backdoor steps - frame only.
Repair the two steps up to the front desk.
Sand and repaint the frame to this deck.
Waterblast the front deck - very slippery.

Clean out the gutters on the house.

Refix the window to Baby bikies window.. one side is slightly hanging off the hinge.

Bricks on the side of the driveway, need to be moved and placed on the patch that is being used as extra parking. That at the moment is mud and slush. Some bricks are there already. The area would need to be dug out and bricks placed in a proper way.

On the side of the house is a hole that someone has hit at some stage. - needs to be repaired.

Clean up the area in front of where the van is parked.

Back DECK:
This needs a qualified builder to look at it.
There is not enough posts holding it up and its on a slight lean.
Plus some of the post look to short.

The deck is up high, so there should have been a permit for it.
We need someone qualified to look at it to determine if it can be repaired.

Paint required: white for the framework of both decks and sandpaper.
Waterblaster: for the garage, deck, house and driveway.
Fences: People who know how to do this.
Guttering: People who know how to do this.
Garage: Needs tiding up.
Weedspray: I can do this, just need a nice sunny day no wind.

All the trees around the front don't need trimming they are all ok.
There are a few rocks /boulders to the side of the driveway.
Out the front of the gate is a old furniture that needs to be taken away to the concourse.

[bugjuice]

so this isn't going to be much in a way of a 'surprise' to him then, is it?
I'm great at waterblastin stuff, paintin stuff, hammerin stuff, breakin stuff, gettin in the way, and general stuff.
Could you pick a sunny warm day for it, and have a barbie n beers goin too? that'd be fun.. then a paddling pool so we can chill between jobs, and have skimpy bikini girls handing out beers.. that'll make sure all the guys turn up and work hard.. :Punk:

[crashe]

so this isn't going to be much in a way of a 'surprise' to him then, is it?

Nope he does know about it....

He can make us all cups of coffee or tea...
Or we send him away for the day....

[Indiana_Jones]

Nope he does know about it....

He can make us all cups of coffee or tea...
Or we send him away for the day....

What!, where's the beer? lol :D
and the top gun cd on the cd player :Punk:

-Indy

[bugjuice]

and the top gun cd on the cd player :Punk:

-Indy
great. I'm not going.
pt

[crashe]

What!, where's the beer? lol :D
and the top gun cd on the cd player :Punk:

-Indy

Well ok you can supply the beers as well as your labouring skills.
:clap: :clap:

I reckon Beers and BBQ after the work is done... we want to do a good job...

NO Top Gun CD.... :rofl: :rofl:

[crashe]

People please bring your own tools on the day that we do it.. as to what you can do.

Weedsprayer - I have a weedsprayer... and I use Round-up...
So I will do that on a sunny day with hopefully no wind.

Guttering - do we have anyone who knows about that?

Brick laying - Needs to be level after the bricks are laid.
To take the weight of cars and heaps of m/bikes.

Garage - Yeah I just love tiding up people's garages...

Waterblasting - Yep I love playing in the water.... :rofl: :rofl:

Ladders to waterblast up high - need a couple of ladders and a plank.

I am handy with a hammer and nails.. yeah I even own my own skill saw and electic drill.. have heaps of tools... all for carpentry etc.

I can't do any heavy lifting at the mo... would have been able to before the op... but still not wanting to push it just yet.

[Motu]

Have you ever pulled a bike apart,but when you went to put it back together you couldn't remember where everything went....and there are parts left over you have no idea where they came from? That doesn't happen to me because I'm a skilled automotive technician

But I've just done that to a house....sob,sob.....If it's not made out of metal,if I can't weld it,file and grind I am in a world not of my making - I cannot bond to wood,the mind meld is not possible.DO NOT let me attempt ''handyman'' skills,they are beyond my comprehension.It is a far far better thing I do not to help Tony....

[crashe]

Have you ever pulled a bike apart,but when you went to put it back together you couldn't remember where everything went....and there are parts left over you have no idea where they came from? That doesn't happen to me because I'm a skilled automotive technician

But I've just done that to a house....sob,sob.....If it's not made out of metal,if I can't weld it,file and grind I am in a world not of my making - I cannot bond to wood,the mind meld is not possible.DO NOT let me attempt ''handyman'' skills,they are beyond my comprehension.It is a far far better thing I do not to help Tony....


Mate you can hold a waterblaster and waterblast the house, deck or the driveway...
You can even hold a paintbrush and paint the framewaork on the decks.

So there are things you can do...
heck even tidy up his garage for him...

This is just the outside... wait until the inside is also put up as to what needs doing.

Or you could make the scones ........ :rofl: :clap:

[justsomeguy]

I can do the painting and any lifting as required, help out with the clearing of stuff, etc. Any waterblasting work as well.....

[Brian d marge]

Have you ever pulled a bike apart,but when you went to put it back together you couldn't remember where everything went....and there are parts left over you have no idea where they came from? That doesn't happen to me because I'm a skilled automotive technician

But I've just done that to a house....sob,sob.....If it's not made out of metal,if I can't weld it,file and grind I am in a world not of my making - I cannot bond to wood,the mind meld is not possible.DO NOT let me attempt ''handyman'' skills,they are beyond my comprehension.It is a far far better thing I do not to help Tony....

You and me both My last attempt at DIY ( apart from that time when Miss Firmthighs and I had that argument ) ...resulted in 40 litres of Hot water ,,,cleaning the hall floor ....

Or the window episode ...where it shortened a few panes of glass ,,,well you could have used then in a sort of clear lead light window ....or glued the pieces back together ..sort of ....

Anyway well done you fellas ....

Stephen

[ManDownUnder]

Awesome idea guys... count me in except Sept 10 through october 10 - quite likely to be out of town.

Weedsprayer - I have a weedsprayer... and I use Round-up...
So I will do that on a sunny day with hopefully no wind.
- Can and will do if needed

Guttering - do we have anyone who knows about that?
- Can and will do if needed

Brick laying - Needs to be level after the bricks are laid.
To take the weight of cars and heaps of m/bikes.
- no idea - next!

Garage - Yeah I just love tiding up people's garages...
- Can and will do if needed

Waterblasting
- Can and will do if needed. I don;t have the tools for this though

Ladders to waterblast up high - need a couple of ladders and a plank.
- Can and will do if needed. Can supply a long extendy brush with soapy stuff in it too...

Can swing a hammer and do most handyman stuff... have enough tools to sink an average battleship... let me know where and when.


Have tools will travel
MDU

[NC]

I'm a jack of all trades, would love to help :D

[ManDownUnder]

I'm a jack of all trades, would love to help :D


OI back in your corner - you're a Jill of all trades... leave that jacking to us guys will ya?

:tugger:

:whistle:

[Indiana_Jones]

Well ok you can supply the beers as well as your labouring skills.
:clap: :clap:

I reckon Beers and BBQ after the work is done... we want to do a good job...

NO Top Gun CD.... :rofl: :rofl:

lol, I'll help drink the beers :D

No top gun?, how about Footloose then? :D

-Indy

[crashe]

lol, I'll help drink the beers :D

No top gun?, how about Footloose then? :D

-Indy

Hope you are good with a paintbrush.... and a roller
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Indiana_Jones]

Hope you are good with a paintbrush.... and a roller
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I can hold my own......pun intended lol

-Indy

[texmo]

I got a good grand master flash CD is ya wanna use it.....

[username]

So what do I need to do to get people to come work at my place ?

[justsomeguy]

So what do I need to do to get people to come work at my place ?

Spend a few years becoming a shit hot rider, help out all your friends even if you can barely afford to. Help other riders with repairs, advice, free parts and training. Be a good bloke................starting to get the picture?

[HDTboy]

I'll be in wiv a gin..
Make mine bourbon and count me in too, you'll need to update the first post with the relevant details as they come to hand

[Indiana_Jones]

Sounds like a good old party going down, yay!

-Indy

[username]

Spend a few years becoming a shit hot rider, help out all your friends even if you can barely afford to. Help other riders with repairs, advice, free parts and training. Be a good bloke................starting to get the picture?
Does this fella have a halo or something?

[Indiana_Jones]

Does this fella have a halo or something?

Indiana: "I think he's got two?, was it two?" *turning to Pyro*

Pyro: "Ummmm I think he had two and gave one to starship or something.."

-Indy

[Posh Tourer :P]

Top idea. As I'm 12,000miles away, I'll help how I can. Someone pm me bank acc no and I'll send something.
Any idea how much all the stuff will cost to buy?

Maarten

[texmo]

I may as well come seen as I have never meet the dude.... I have a water blaster...

[Brian d marge]

Top idea. As I'm 12,000miles away, I'll help how I can. Someone pm me bank acc no and I'll send something.
Any idea how much all the stuff will cost to buy?

Maarten

tried that I still have 50 sitting here ,,,for the guy who lost hist KTM ,,and another for another thing which I said ,,No one has PM a account or address so its still sitting here ,,
Thought about beer mmbut you lot are starting this weekend ,,,So wont reach in time ,,,...( trust me this is Japan ,,,,)


Stephen

[NC]

OI back in your corner - you're a Jill of all trades... leave that jacking to us guys will ya?

:tugger:

:whistle:
Hehe :laugh:

[ManDownUnder]

Does this fella have a halo or something?

no ... but they say you can see the ground light up around his feet when he changes his daks....!:yes:

[justsomeguy]

no ... but they say you can see the ground light up around his feet when he changes his daks....!:yes:

eeewwww yuck - didn't need that mental image dammit:motu:

now need to go perve at some bike vids to clear my head.

[crashe]

I went around last night and did a inspection on the inside of the house.
We need to get a good thick one coat ceiling paint - 10 litres water based.
And a neutral colour for the walls... the walls will need 2 coats - water based.

You need to be handy with a paintbrush, roller or a speedbrush.

Kitchen:
Wash ceiling with Sugar soap.
Paint ceiling and scocia white.
Wipe down walls - has wallpaper up.

His lordships master bedroom:
Paint ceiling and scocia white.
Paint top half of the walls - (Lower half has wood panels).
Fix the door as its jamming.
Need mdf scocia around the top of the wardrobe.

Hallway:
Paint walls.

Toilet:
Paint ceiling and scocia white.
Paint walls.

Bathroom:
Paint ceiling and scocia white
Ummmm I can't remember whats on the walls in there.

Long lounge area:
Paint walls.
Rebuild 2 pellmets (sp) over two windows.

Allain's (BB) room:
Fix his door as its jamming.
Paint ceiling and scocia white.
There were posters and such on his wall... so we leave that.

Won't touch the ceiling in the hallway or long lounge room area as it has that asbestos stuff up there, and it has to be taken down carefully.
Then repainted white.

There is lovely wooden floors, so no paint to go on that.

Equipment needed:
Paint brushes.
Rollers.
Paint trays.
Paint sheets, old sheets, old bed covers..(need lots)

When I painted the inside of my place I had 2 saw horses and a long plank...
I set them up so that I could walk back and forward when I rollered my ceilings.. bearing in mind that I am short.. you guys are taller....

We get done what we can get done....

Ok we have to now wait on MadDuck to come back online to read all what is written... and then we go from there.
She will organise a date and time etc... to do this.

[ManDownUnder]

I went around last night and did a inspection on the inside of the house.
We need to get a good thick one coat ceiling paint - 10 litres water based.
And a neutral colour for the walls... the walls will need 2 coats - water based.
... etc...


As a thought - They'll want to spend the first night out of the house while the paint dries - there's noithing like waking up to a fume induced migrain!

[justsomeguy]

As a thought - They'll want to spend the first night out of the house while the paint dries - there's noithing like waking up to a fume induced migrain!

Uh - me thinks it may be more like an extended weekend away from the house. Those fumes will linger for weeks.

So which weekend has the most sunshine??

[Paul in NZ]

Love to help... Not sure I can get away for the 4 days it would require in the near future though...

[ManDownUnder]

We have the option of telling him to accept the fact we'll be doing the work - and then doing it in 2, 3 or 4 goes.

We'll get a better job done, won't fume the guy out of his own house, and will be able to do things like move furniture around.

All in one hit is an admirable goal, but without endless resources it's pretty damned difficult... and you end up with paint on furniture etc etc. Bets of intentions but not the best results...
I'm very happy to help, but I have this thing for quality work too (not having a go at anyone either - I think this is all good... very VERY good.. and I'll help any way I can)

MDU

[pyrocam]

Indiana: "I think he's got two?, was it two?" *turning to Pyro*

Pyro: "Ummmm I think he had two and gave one to starship or something.."

-Indy


Ahh, now where would ANY thread be without the Obligatory Pyro and Way-man script chat. love it.

Looks like alot of painting crashe.
well Ill be there, im not the best painter but i have done it before.

might just bring the workforce booze too

[justsomeguy]

Love to help... Not sure I can get away for the 4 days it would require in the near future though...

We know you would Paul - thanks for the job related info mate - much appreciated.

I don't think it will be 4 whole days in a row - most probably over a weekend and evening after work if thats what is needed. Either case it will be a bit tough commuting from down south everyday:whistle:

[justsomeguy]

We have the option of telling him to accept the fact we'll be doing the work - and then doing it in 2, 3 or 4 goes.

MDU

He's a little bugger don't think he'd be able to put up much of a fight - should be easy to knock him out and package him away if he puts up some resistance.

By the way anyone have a spare room for the old kid and the young kid to stay in while we play "Bob the Builder"???

[crashe]

He's a little bugger don't think he'd be able to put up much of a fight - should be easy to knock him out and package him away if he puts up some resistance.

By the way anyone have a spare room for the old kid and the young kid to stay in while we play "Bob the Builder"???


The little one goes to his mum on the weekends...
and the big one will cope... and he will find somewhere to kip down...

He does know what is happening guys...

PS: When I painted the inside of my place, I stayed at home... :yes:
Waterbased paints don't throw out the same fumes as oil based paints.

I havent put in about painting door frames or windows frames as that should be done in a oil-base paint.... lasts a lot longer and is a lot tougher with the little fellas around...

[ManDownUnder]

He's a little bugger don't think he'd be able to put up much of a fight - should be easy to knock him out and package him away if he puts up some resistance.

By the way anyone have a spare room for the old kid and the young kid to stay in while we play "Bob the Builder"???


Yes - out West too... Kumeu way...

[ManDownUnder]

Anyone got a van - I have a BBQ that would warm the shed just nicely... esp. around meal times...

[crashe]

Anyone got a van - I have a BBQ that would watrm the shed just nicely... esp. around meal times...

His Lordships van is at the site....
So we grab that on the day... just throw all the bikes out.... :rofl:

Or throw it on the back of ya bike.... :rofl: :rofl:

[username]

Ok so its a he and lives in West Auckland.Maybee you could give those not in your inner circle some clues as to who this mystery person is.
Saint........ No it can't be that I looked it up and no user by that name.
Ohh and when ya finish his place,Can some of you come mow my lawns and paint my fence??

[MadDuck]

GEEEZZUZZZ ..I thought I had been descreet. Well kinda left enough detail so those that know him would help out.

Awesome response (PMS and on here) from you guys and gals thank you! I just need to set a date and since he now knows about it after a visit from Crashe the secret is no more.

[MadDuck]

GEEEZZUZZZ ..I thought I had been descreet. Well kinda left enough detail so those that know him would help out.

Awesome response (PMS and on here) from you guys and gals thank you! I just need to set a date and since he now knows about it after a visit from Crashe the secret is no more.

Opps meant to add...the materials I can get at a very (ahem) reasonable price so I will provide most of them. I will need to inspect myself and see if gib stopping is required and heat lamps to speed up the process.

Beer and BBQ is a great idea and I agree MDU I sure dont want to do a rough job.

[Gazzar]

Hopefully i will be able to help as i have had about 9 years as a plumber a few years ago. I could look at the spouting and may be able to get some paint off my bro as he is a painter and i am into DIY at my home.
I have a lot of tools for this job so hopefully the date and time will be good for me to help. :yes:

Gary.

[Badcat]

i have a decent Karcher waterblaster if you need one.
new baby arrives in a week so prolly can't give labour help, sorry.
let me know if someone wants to come grab it.

ken

[ManDownUnder]

Right you lot - I've got $50 on the table for materials too... this ain't no Telethon - more like a bikeathon?

Webathon... aaa who cares - the cash is there and it's legit. I'm bringing it on the day.

If he who will benefit is reading this, my bike (the RF900) will have the keys in it and the tank is full. You break it you fix it, you crash it you pay the excess... otherwise GO FOR GOLD!

PS - the first tank is on me
MDU

edit - if it breaks down... I pay for that... I'm not setting you up for nothin - just want to be clear about that.

[username]

I can donate a fence for the team to practice on. You wouldn't want to muck up the saints fence now would you??

[Gremlin]

I will need to inspect myself and see if gib stopping is required and heat lamps to speed up the process.
err... you sure you want to speed up the process?? Since its a paint finish, it would need to be finished to 3 or 4 layers of stopping. Speeding the process up would only mean eventual cracking...

Not much in the way of tools, and I'll be coming by bike, but happy to be general muscle, painting etc. Either post date and location when you decide or PM me some details...

Saw Frosty at the spanner evening (he intro'd himself to everyone) but he wouldn't know me from a bar of soap, and obviously I have no idea where he lives...

[MadDuck]

For obvious reasons I will not post the address on the word wide web for all to see but will PM those that have said they would come to help. Most of you have been there before anyways.

The offer of a WaterBlaster is massive and will be greatly accepted as have been all the other offers. I will collate (over next few days) all we have and what we need....YOU GUYS ROCK.

Cherie

[username]

I've been reading back through this guys posts.He seems like a good guy.
I'll be happy to donate some of my time on a saturday to help out.
I wouldn't mind some of the happy pills he's taking.

[Doogle]

I might be able to lend a hand for a few hours.

[justsomeguy]

Any new developments??

[HDTboy]

Sorry guys, as much as I'd like to lend a hand I've got to find myself somewhere to live. I may swing by on sunday to help with the clean-up

[MadDuck]

Any new developments??

Its a happening thing JSG.

Anyone want address and details PM me. Details on front page of this thread.

The Mad Duck

[justsomeguy]

See you at 8am on the Sat the 3rd. I know the place.

[crashe]

See you at 8am on the Sat the 3rd. I know the place.


you have read what needs doing so bring tools for the job that you will be doing.

[El Dopa]

you have read what needs doing so bring tools for the job that you will be doing.

I don't have much in the way of tools. Is it worth rocking up with just a pair of hands?

[Indiana_Jones]

What's going down Mad-dear?

-Indy

[crashe]

I don't have much in the way of tools. Is it worth rocking up with just a pair of hands?

for you yep.... your hands will be very useful.

[justsomeguy]

Hey Crashe I've got no tools, no cage to carry anything, no prior DIY experience and no intelligence. Just point and shout in my direction and I'll do my best to try and understand what you want.

I was thinking I could be an apprentice/helper for any of the guys/gals here who know what they are doing and do whatever else is required.

Looks like a good day.

[MadDuck]

What's going down Mad-dear?

-Indy

Sorry Indy the SV is out for transport due to having to carry power tools paint rollers and other exicitng stuff...BUT young fella I am picking you up bright and early if you care to PM me details.

A corner of a nearby street is ok just in case you afraid.

[MadDuck]

I don't have much in the way of tools. Is it worth rocking up with just a pair of hands?


ABSO-BLOODY-LUTLEY...the more the merrier and if we can con MDU into bringing BBQ then ya got a job. Unless of course ya cant cook either :rofl:

[El Dopa]

for you yep.... your hands will be very useful.

Thanks....I think?

[ManDownUnder]

Not to put too fine a point on it...

I've spoken with MadDuck and we don't need a LOT of people, we need GOOD people.

The projects to be done are many, but there is a fear that lots started will end with lots half done at the end of the day/weekend/whatever... so...

We need a bod in charge of each of the following:
1) Paving out the front of the house. Currently a bit of a mud bowl...
Need digging tools (spade etc) and something to transport dirt and sand and pavers (i.e. a wheelbarrow)

Tools needed
Spade
Wheelbarrow
Masonry chisel
Hammer
Soft faced hammer
Broom

Materials needed
Pavers
Fine gravel
Paver sand

===
Laying interlocking pavers is so accessible to the homeowner that you can save on installation costs. First you dig the section you wish to pave to a depth of 2-4" (5-10 cm), depending on the tile's thickness. Then you place a thin layer of gravel and a thicker layer of sand to make the surface level. Set the pavers on top in the planned layout.
===


2) Guttering on the shed (and house) and some plumbing work.
I understand Mr Plumber has been in touch with MadDuck about this already (onya). I'll leave you to be the bod in charge of this if that's ok? I understand there are some "drainage issues" once the water is caught from the shed roof.

Might need some advice on that (Mr Plumber?)

Might need some labourers to help...

Tools needed
Hammers
Jimmy bars
Screw driver/power drill
Rags

Materials
Guttering
Downpipe
PVC Cement
Jointers
End Caps
Downpipe connector
Galv Clouts or screws


3) Paint the Kitchen (and little boys/girls room too if there's time)
Crashe - you good for this? MadDuck mentioned she has the paint, and a roller. I have a roller, and drop sheets

Remember people - Paint from the top down... ceiling first, then walls etc

Tools
Roller on sticks (ceiling)
Rollers/brushes/speed brushes
Cutting brushes (windows)
Drop sheets
Roller tray(s)

Materials
Ceiling paint
Window Paint
Turps
Sugar Soap (thanks AJ)

=== expertise a la AJ Turbo
... use plenty of sugar soap...
don't forget to sand !!!!!!
if at all worried use alkd flat on the ceilings in hall/bed/lounge 2 coats.
in kitchen/bath/Wc use: semi-gloss enamel (oil based) on ceilings, walls.
in hallways/bedrooms/lounge... if you are painting the walls. i would use pimented sealer, then 2 X coats of a GOOD low-sheene... dulux 101 (mad duck should know what i mean there...)
===

4) General (cleaning windows, mowing lawns, and waterblasting any/everything clean)

Tools
Waterblaster
Lawn Mower
Housewashing brush

Materials
Fuel for mower
Detergent for house washing brush

With that lot done I think we can realistically look at other work to be done, but I'm buggered if we get a lot of jobs 1/2 done, and then not finished...

Beyond that there is...

Mowing lawns, trimming and spraying, cleaning cupboards, and the back deck needs shoring up... shed roof needs waterblasting and possibly painting

Aka - there is PLENTY to do...

Looking for 10 or so people... fit and able to help. Enough to get stuck in, not so many we're tripping over each other.

Will need a volly to run out for lunches etc too if needed, or I could bring the BBQ...

[ManDownUnder]

oopsie - forgot to mention...

See crashe's post for the full list of stuff to do - I'm just picking off the top 3 or 4 to be done - beyond that we need to pick and choose from her list.

[ajturbo]

sorry people.


20 years a painter, starting a tutoring job in painting and decorating.... and i will be in welly this weekend!!!!

i do wish i could be there.. with 4-5 people helping me we could have the whole place done by sunday night!!!( inside!!)

just a word of warning..
i have seen the place ... use plenty of sugar soap...
don't forget to sand !!!!!!
if at all worried use alkd flat on the ceilings in hall/bed/lounge 2 coats.
in kitchen/bath/Wc use: semi-gloss enamel (oil based) on ceilings, walls.
in hallways/bedrooms/lounge... if you are painting the walls. i would use pimented sealer, then 2 X coats of a GOOD low-sheene... dulux 101 (mad duck should know what i mean there...)

hope this has been some help.

aj

[White trash]

I'm offering expertise in no particular field for Sunday. I'm bad at most things, good for fuck all but I've got bluddy hee-uge biceps and shoulders so can do lotsa heavy stuff.

(Please let me help, I've got nowhere else to go)

[MadDuck]

.... good for fuck all but I've got bluddy hee-uge biceps and shoulders so can do lotsa heavy stuff.

(Please let me help, I've got nowhere else to go)

WT you on the list for all the heavy shifting of stuff....put those huge biceps to some good use :rofl:

[El Dopa]

I'm offering expertise in no particular field for Sunday. I'm bad at most things, good for fuck all but I've got bluddy hee-uge biceps and shoulders so can do lotsa heavy stuff.

(Please let me help, I've got nowhere else to go)

I'll be round on sunday as well. Looking forward to meeting the infamous Trashman.

I have a spade and a hammer, and that's about it, but I'll bring 'em along.

[MadDuck]

I'll be round on sunday as well. Looking forward to meeting the infamous Trashman.

Will be great to see you ED. A couple of things though...hes not infamous and for christs sake dont call him White Trash to his face. I need him do some work :Punk:

[MadDuck]

tickets are free. JSG will be explaining to anyone who comes along about how naive I am.

...I stoop so low to bump the thread

[ManDownUnder]

OK - an update (after in depth and undercover investigations...) here we go..

1) Paving out the front of the house. Currently a bit of a mud bowl...
Need digging tools (spade etc) and something to transport dirt and sand and pavers (i.e. a wheelbarrow)
Tools needed
Spade
Wheelbarrow
Masonry chisel
Hammer
Soft faced hammer
Broom
Materials needed
Pavers
Fine gravel
Paver sand
===
Laying interlocking pavers is so accessible to the homeowner that you can save on installation costs. First you dig the section you wish to pave to a depth of 2-4" (5-10 cm), depending on the tile's thickness. Then you place a thin layer of gravel and a thicker layer of sand to make the surface level. Set the pavers on top in the planned layout.
===

2) New leg on the back deck (any builders out there - 6Chris6 - do YOU know anyone good??? :)
* Need a builder for this one - make sure it's done proper, with good material and isn't ever going to rot/break/kill someone - especially if that someone had a few beers in them...

3) Tidy up the steps to the front deck.
* Waterblaster

4) Guttering on gargre is being fixed already - no need to do this... maybe the run off from it though - I understand the drain hole ain't big/deep enough... might need "resizing" if that's humanly possible

5) Concrete a slope down to the pad at the end of the driveway
* Need a builder for this one too - some concrete premix and boxing...

6) Allains Room Painted
* The usual array of painting stuff - sugar soap to clean it down, a sand around the place, and paint it up.
=== expertise a la AJ Turbo
... use plenty of sugar soap...
don't forget to sand !!!!!!
if at all worried use alkd flat on the ceilings in hall/bed/lounge 2 coats.
in kitchen/bath/Wc use: semi-gloss enamel (oil based) on ceilings, walls.
in hallways/bedrooms/lounge... if you are painting the walls. i would use pimented sealer, then 2 X coats of a GOOD low-sheene... dulux 101 (mad duck should know what i mean there...)
===

7) Kitchen Painted
* See instructions for Allains room

8) Clean up around the house
* Bring rubbish bags, or an incinerator

9) Wash the house
* I'm bringing a house washing brush, and hoses

10) Repair the shed roof (leaking...!)
* Some "gunge" from the plumbing place (Silastic
* Need some insights to where it's leaking...

11) Lawns, hedges, weeds etc
* Spray, sprayers, mowers, trimmers, fuel and elbow grease
We need
Spades (MDU x 1)
Wheelbarrow
Masonry chisel
Hammer
Big Hammer (MDU)
Soft faced hammer (MDU)
Broom
Paint brushes
Drop sheets
Semi gloss enamel
Premix concrete
Trowels
Boxing timber (MDU?)
Skil Saw (MDU)
Waterblasters (a couple would be awesome!)
BBQ (MDU bringing)
Food and drink for selves. (each to their own on this one - communal BBQ available)

We need to pick off a number of jobs and GET THEM DONE before picking off the next lot.
Some need starting first (painting and concreting etc) as the material involved take time to cure
If you see (or think of) something else needing to be done, bring the tools - happy to accept more help anytime!
PM Me and or MadDuck on this stuff!
Cheers all - let's see if we can make life a little better for one of our own...
MDU

[The Stranger]

Ok someone help me, save me looking through the thread.
Where exacctly is this place please?

[Lias]

Ok someone help me, save me looking through the thread.
Where exacctly is this place please?
West Auckland.

PM Madduck for the actual address.. For semi-obivous reasons it's not being posted publically.

[Gazzar]

Hi saturdays out as have to get my chrushed finger looked at and redressed but hopefully i will make it on sunday
gary

[crashe]

[OK - an update (after in depth and undercover investigations...) here we go..

1) Paving out the front of the house. Currently a bit of a mud bowl...
Need digging tools (spade etc) and something to transport dirt and sand and pavers (i.e. a wheelbarrow)
Tools needed
Spade
Wheelbarrow
Masonry chisel
Hammer
Soft faced hammer
Broom
Materials needed
Pavers
Fine gravel
Paver sand
===
Laying interlocking pavers is so accessible to the homeowner that you can save on installation costs. First you dig the section you wish to pave to a depth of 2-4" (5-10 cm), depending on the tile's thickness. Then you place a thin layer of gravel and a thicker layer of sand to make the surface level. Set the pavers on top in the planned layout.
===

2) New leg on the back deck (any builders out there - 6Chris6 - do YOU know anyone good??? :)
* Need a builder for this one - make sure it's done proper, with good material and isn't ever going to rot/break/kill someone - especially if that someone had a few beers in them...

3) Tidy up the steps to the front deck.
* Waterblaster

4) Guttering on gargre is being fixed already - no need to do this... maybe the run off from it though - I understand the drain hole ain't big/deep enough... might need "resizing" if that's humanly possible

5) Concrete a slope down to the pad at the end of the driveway
* Need a builder for this one too - some concrete premix and boxing...

6) Allains Room Painted
* The usual array of painting stuff - sugar soap to clean it down, a sand around the place, and paint it up.
=== expertise a la AJ Turbo
... use plenty of sugar soap...
don't forget to sand !!!!!!
if at all worried use alkd flat on the ceilings in hall/bed/lounge 2 coats.
in kitchen/bath/Wc use: semi-gloss enamel (oil based) on ceilings, walls.
in hallways/bedrooms/lounge... if you are painting the walls. i would use pimented sealer, then 2 X coats of a GOOD low-sheene... dulux 101 (mad duck should know what i mean there...)
===

7) Kitchen Painted
* See instructions for Allains room

8) Clean up around the house
* Bring rubbish bags, or an incinerator

9) Wash the house
* I'm bringing a house washing brush, and hoses

10) Repair the shed roof (leaking...!)
* Some "gunge" from the plumbing place (Silastic
* Need some insights to where it's leaking...

11) Lawns, hedges, weeds etc
* Spray, sprayers, mowers, trimmers, fuel and elbow grease
We need:

Spades (MDU x 1) - have 2
Wheelbarrow - can't fit it into my car.... full of tools etc
Masonry chisel
Hammer - have 2
Big Hammer (MDU) - have sledgehammer and mini sledgehammer
Soft faced hammer (MDU) - have rubber hammer and wooden hamer
Broom - have yeard broom and soft broom
Paint brushes - have paint trays x 2
Drop sheets - have heaps
Semi gloss enamel
Premix concrete
Trowels - have one
Boxing timber (MDU?)
Skil Saw (MDU) - have skillsaw and also electric drill and drill bits.
Waterblasters (a couple would be awesome!)
BBQ (MDU bringing)
Food and drink for selves. (each to their own on this one - communal BBQ available)

We need to pick off a number of jobs and GET THEM DONE before picking off the next lot.
Some need starting first (painting and concreting etc) as the material involved take time to cure
If you see (or think of) something else needing to be done, bring the tools - happy to accept more help anytime!
PM Me and or MadDuck on this stuff!
Cheers all - let's see if we can make life a little better for one of our own...
MDU


- Spades - have 2
- Wheelbarrow - can't fit it into my car.... full of tools etc
- Hammer - have 2
- Big Hammer (MDU) - have sledgehammer and mini sledgehammer
- Soft faced hammer (MDU) - have rubber hammer and wooden hammer
- Broom - have yard broom and soft broom
- Paint brushes - have paint trays x 2 plus two rollers minus sleeves
- Drop sheets - have heaps
- Trowels - have one
- Skill Saw - have skillsaw and also electric drill and drill bits.
- 30 metre electric cord and safety thingee
- 2 hoses
- I have thrown in two sawhorses for the high places to reach... or if there is a plank that someone has to put in between to the sawhorses to paint the ceilings.
- I have put in my wood planers x 3 to adjust the doors as they are sticking.
- Have in my spirit level as well and all my carpentry tools.
- Have my weed spayer in (using Round up)

[The Stranger]

Ok have just delivered the following.

Water blaster - no power extension lead or garden hose, requires a garden hose with a nylex type fitting.

Various Paint - incl a 10 litre of lumbersider for interior walls that is pretty neutral in colour. A 2 litre of enamel which would do trims and is similar to interior wall colour. A bit of X10 which would be good for exterior. This all assumes colours are ok.

Roller tray and a couple of rollers and 3 sleves that I think are ok.
Various brushes.
Some sand paper.
A couple of scrapers.

Rubber mallot for paving

Dumpy mallot for general smashing etc. Sorry could not find bolster.

Spade
Short handle round mouth shovel.

Silicone for roof and silicone gun.

[crashe]

Ok have just delivered the following.

Water blaster - no power extension lead or garden hose, requires a garden hose with a nylex type fitting.

Various Paint - incl a 10 litre of lumbersider for interior walls that is pretty neutral in colour. A 2 litre of enamel which would do trims and is similar to interior wall colour. A bit of X10 which would be good for exterior. This all assumes colours are ok.

Roller tray and a couple of rollers and 3 sleves that I think are ok.
Various brushes.
Some sand paper.
A couple of scrapers.

Rubber mallot for paving

Dumpy mallot for general smashing etc. Sorry could not find bolster.

Spade
Short handle round mouth shovel.

Silicone for roof and silicone gun.

See my previous post:
I am bringing a 30 metre electric cord and safety thingee and two long hoses.. so that will do for the waterblaster.

I am very handy using a waterblaster, I have thrown in my gumboots and wetweather gear to waterblast.

I can build stuff and in fact can do all sorts of things.

Just hope my energy levels hold out...hehehehe

[The Stranger]

Ok I am a nerd now, but was a carpenter for about 18yrs.
As to the deck.

The decking and handrails are not so good and neither are the posts that support the deck.

The structural members appear ok, but due to access I could not get a good look at them. If the decking is removed and the joists do not look rotten they should be ok, I would just paint the joists prior to laying the new decking.

To retain the deck you would need to temporary prop the timber beam say onto a couple of paving slabs with a couple of posts made from doubled up 4x2's then rip out the old posts and footings replace these with say 4x4. posts held up with galv brackets into a 450X450X600 concrete footing. If the galv brackets hold the the posts clear of the ground you should not need the 4x4's to be ground retention grade, just the old H3 grade or equiv. You should use galve brackets and bolts at the top too.

The decking would need replacing too as would the handrails to be safe. So there is a bit of cost to keep the deck, but on the other side if you do not you have an entrance to nowhere.

[The Stranger]

Ok have just delivered the following.

Water blaster - no power extension lead or garden hose, requires a garden hose with a nylex type fitting.

Various Paint - incl a 10 litre of lumbersider for interior walls that is pretty neutral in colour. A 2 litre of enamel which would do trims and is similar to interior wall colour. A bit of X10 which would be good for exterior. This all assumes colours are ok.

Roller tray and a couple of rollers and 3 sleves that I think are ok.
Various brushes.
Some sand paper.
A couple of scrapers.

Rubber mallot for paving

Dumpy mallot for general smashing etc. Sorry could not find bolster.

Spade
Short handle round mouth shovel.

Silicone for roof and silicone gun.
Oh and a broom and 4 x dropsheets.

[Scorpygirl]

i have a decent Karcher waterblaster if you need one.
new baby arrives in a week so prolly can't give labour help, sorry.
let me know if someone wants to come grab it.

ken

You'll be doing enough labour help of your own mate if a new baby is on the way!!! :rofl: Hope all goes well. :)

[MadDuck]

Ok have just delivered the following.


ok so I guess he knows we are coming ...cant keep a secret for long on KB

See ya tomorrow folks :Punk:

[Scorpygirl]

Sorry Rhino and I can't be there as we have other commitments. Hope all goes well guys. You are doing an awesome thing and I feel humbled my KBers generosity. :Punk: Go for it!!! Awsum!!!

[pillion]

sorry - not sure if I will make it or not - will try my best!! Even if it is just to make a cup of tea or some lunch!!

cheers
PS: Forgot it is Fathers Day tomorrow!!

[Lias]

Well I made it up from Hamilhole.. managed to get a bit of sanding done and get in MDU's way while he fixed up some steps :woohoo:

Was nice to meet a few folks.. crashe, madduck, MDU, JSG, and I think Can arrived just as I was leaving.

[crashe]

Well I made it up from Hamilhole.. managed to get a bit of sanding done and get in MDU's way while he fixed up some steps :woohoo:

Was nice to meet a few folks.. crashe, madduck, MDU, JSG, and I think Can arrived just as I was leaving.

Good to meet you too...
Hope your ride home wasnt too cold for you.

I get to paint all over your sanding tomorrow :rofl:

Mind you after waterblasting all day today... I could do with the easy job of painting the rails on the front and back door steps.
and also weed spray the whole section.

CaN and CaN2 arrived just as you were leaving...
CaN2 got up on top of the garage and stopped all leakages and swept the garage roof and cleaned out the back gutters.

Then CaN, CaN2, MDU and JSG fixed up part of the back fence.

Gareth_D and Mr Skid popped over for a while this morning and helped out.
Mr Plumber came along and did a great job too.

Still heaps to be done yet.

[White trash]

I'll be there bright and earlers tomorrow. Helped the Hippie and his lovely fiance move today otherwise I'd of been in for both days.

Not too pissed so should be good for the morn.

[Mr Skid]

Is there any more shit left around for me to smash?

[crashe]

Is there any more shit left around for me to smash?

Ummmmmmm yep.

[Keystone19]

Popped over to see the guys this afternoon with a spot of afternoon tea. What a fantastic job you guys have done. Absolutely awesome. Tony will be stoked. Sorry I couldn't stay for longer.

Big :2thumbsup to everyone who has helped.

[ManDownUnder]

OK - to summarise...


there was a lot of sweating and grunting,

100's got laid on the driveway out front

One of the women there (a fellow KBer no less) told JustSomeGuy that she wanted it sideways

White stuff splashed everywhere

There were more gals than guys most of the time (although more guys popped by from time to time - to plug a few gaps).

We found one huge hole that took all afternoon to fill

At the end we were absolutely kncackered... but happy.

What a way to fill a couple of days... :woohoo:

Did I miss anything?

[crashe]

The lad has not yet returned... as I type.

The HUGE bin that was overflowing, has been collected, so he has no idea what we chucked out.... or smashed up... :rofl: :rofl:

MDU they didnt take the wheelbarrow.... so it gets to be kinda used on another day.

Just been up there and finished waterblasting the back fences that we rebuilt.. and painted off all the red paint off the side of the garage...

So CaN and who ever else dropped off gear to be used....
Thanks for the wonderful use of the waterblaster... I did have fun with it.
Please go and collect it whenever you can ta.

Thanks to all those who did come along, even for a hour or two to help...

While someone came and went away for a short-time and then didnt return on the first day... oops we weren't meant to mention that were we MDU.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[ManDownUnder]

While someone came and went away for a short-time and then didnt return on the first day... oops we weren't meant to mention that were we MDU.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Shuddup...:drinkup: :drinkup: :drinkup: :zzzz: :puke:

[MadDuck]

Big thanks to those who showed up and helped.

Mr Skid - the master of destruction (keep away from my house dude)
JSG - cleaner and forest clearing expert
Gareth - quad bike enthusiast
Crashe - water baby
El Dopa - fence building
White Trash - those HUGE triceps done a great job on digging a hole
Liatsz - orbital sanding suits ya guy
MDU - well what can i say ....those bricks will be there for the next 20 years.

Hope I havent missed anyone. An awesome job done by all and I was pleased to head to work for a rest.

Was a bit concerned being asked "Where do ya Want it" more times than I ever heard in my entire life :devil2:

[ManDownUnder]

Was a bit concerned being asked "Where do ya Want it" more times than I ever heard in my entire life :devil2:

I was concerned that you had a different answer every time you were asked...

:clap:

[MadDuck]

I was concerned that you had a different answer every time you were asked...

:clap:

Hahahahaha...and know you know I have an answer to everything.

You guys thought his kitchen was bad - heres mine

[crashe]

Hahahahaha...and know you know I have an answer to everything.

You guys thought his kitchen was bad - heres mine

But thats the new kitchen to be...
you took the pic in your old kitchen... which is now demolished...

Have you got any lights back on in the house yet?
Since the wires were cut...

[ManDownUnder]

Hahahahaha...and know you know I have an answer to everything.

You guys thought his kitchen was bad - heres mine

:clap: :clap: :clap:

And I thought Frosty needed help...

*YEESSHH* Gees woman!

[vifferman]

You guys thought his kitchen was bad - heres mine
I've seen worse. :yes:
Mine in Tauranga looked similar before I completely rebuilt it.
And my sister had no kitchen for 12 years (!!) She had a room, with a BBQ parked in it, an old sink propped up on sticks, and everything else was in the bathroom or bedroom. :violin: Oh and holes in the floor that the rats used to pop their heads up through.
In the end she got really pissed off, saved up some money, and when my bro-in-law returned from one of his (very frequent) overseas trips, there was suddenly a kitchen where there'd previously just been a void.