1/29/2019:
Building Summary: Today I performed quite a variety of tasks. I started out with measuring, fitting, leveling, and attaching the top portion of the pocket door kit. I did not add the sides yet because I determined it would be best to do that after the toilet, sink, and shower were in. True, they could all fit in through a 36″ door, but why not leave it 73″ while I can?
Next, I went to Sparr Building & Farm Supply with Padre and Wag. There, we purchased some reject lumber, CPVC piping, CPVC fittings, and CPVC glue. We also got some ¾” conduit through which the internet line will end up passing (may end up needing some fittings to go with it).
After we got back to the farm with everything, I brought the ‘Jacobhouse supplies’ to their final destination. This was followed by my opening both ends of the container and then by my gluing together the shower pipes. I also added some permanent supports to either side of the sewer line to keep it from moving back and forth (north to south).
Commentary: As one can likely deduce from the building summary, it was a productive and somewhat prolonged morning at Jacobhouse. This consequently means that there were quite a number of highlights, but seeing as it is 9:00 PM while I write this and I have yet to get some free time, I’ll be conservative and limit today’s number to the standard of two.
Highlight #1 (and the featured image for this post) is the tool I created for tapping together pipe in narrow and enclosed spaces. It consists solely of two 2x4s – one ~ 9″ and the other ~24″ – and two screws. The tool allows me to apply the force of a 3-pound hammer in places that it would not ordinarily be able to be swung (i.e. under the framing to the bathroom floor and kitchen counter). I’ve used it on multiple occasions now, so I figured it warranted mention.
As for Highlight #2, it occurred right as I pulling up to Jacobhouse on the Segway this morning. I spotted a little bit of green poking out from the lower southwest corner of the container. On closer inspection, I discovered it to be a stowaway back from the months ago when we dragged Jacobhouse through the field to set it atop its pedestals. That bit of green was a weed (Is it a weed, though, if it grants pleasure?) growing from some dirt that had become compacted in the corner holes. It’s winter, so any sort of verdure is always welcome. Hence, why I took this picture:
Tomorrow, I reckon I’ll begin the process of putting together the cold and hot water lines.
Definitely not a weed, great picture