Sunday morning project completed. Apparently all of the parts of the old faucet have the same name as I addressed them all with, "Bitch, please!" when they refused to come loose. I am on much better terms with the new hardware. For now.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.As a handyman in my bag I always carry what's called a basin wrench it will make your next foray into replacing a faucet much easier
Drsmash253
Level 7
Jan 14, 2019
1
I had a good chuckle! Thanks for sharing...we've all had those moments!
Lovemylife1
Level 7
Jan 13, 2019
0
Good for you..,I have done a few in my time, and it isn’t easy!
Freedompath
Level 9
Jan 13, 2019
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One summer I headed out for my summer job (teacher, mason in summer) and I gave my 3 teens the job of replacing a radiator in an old sports car I had bought. I returned that evening to a successful job well done. My wife, at the time, said ask your 14 year old daughter what she learned from her brothers. My daughter pointed to two parts in the engine and said, "that's a son of a bitch, and that's a motherfucker."
Beowulfsfriend
Level 9
Jan 13, 2019
3
Bigger hammer...the damn things understand That, lol!
AnneWimsey
Level 9
Jan 13, 2019
2
By adding in suitable profanities (LOL) you may have just gained status as a Genuine Australian Outback Handyman as well.
Triphid
Level 9
Jan 13, 2019
2
@BeachChick66 You next mission is to learn how to use the Irish Screwdriver, a skill that is a MUST for any Aussie Handyman/woman.
@BeachChick66 Mastering the hammer is good BUT the Irish Screwdriver is another thing altogether since it requires dexterity with both hands simultaneously.
@BeachChick66 Yep, 2 distinct and separate tools but used in conjunction when necessary and needed.
@BeachChick66 No link necessary. Would you like me to tell what an Irish Screwdriver really is"
@BeachChick66 It IS a true Aussie icon in the Handyman world over here, the 'go to device' when everything else fails almost.
The Irish Screwdriver is a Cold Chisel and a Hammer, requires No batteries/power supply, makes no sparks, etc, usable in or out of the home, easy to transport or carry.
@BeachChick66 All good Outback Handymen/women nearly always wear gloves when using the Irish Screwdriver, it helps reduce knuckle injuries.
To ensure accuracy when using the Irish Screwdriver it helps to envisage the head end of the chisel as being the image of a somewhat less liked person in your life, e.g. ex-partner, mother-in-law, politician, etc, etc., stare fixedly at that image and strike with the hammer, you'll hardly ever miss.
Impressed, I always hire a plumber. When I try to fix plumbing, it winds up leaking
CS60
Level 7
Jan 13, 2019
2
I remodeled an old house, doing all the carpentry, brick, floors, even electric, but very little plumbing because it sucked and frustrated the hell out of me
No leaks? ... Impressed !! ?
IamNobody
Level 8
Jan 13, 2019
2
@BeachChick66 well hats off to you !! ???
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