tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post4482005511084073324..comments2024-03-25T09:47:32.031-04:00Comments on Remodelando la Casa: Driving Screws Into Tough WoodCristina Garayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-6879451036086611322013-11-13T00:03:53.639-05:002013-11-13T00:03:53.639-05:00Hey Christina, fun site. When I was about 10 years...Hey Christina, fun site. When I was about 10 years old, my grandmother taught me basic carpentry skills. This was about 1968. These were some tips her father taught her. I remember the soap on screws being one of them. You can also use soap on a sticking wooden drawer to make the drawer slide smoothly in and out on it's wooden rails. But another old carpenter tip she taught me was for using a hand saw, which these days, is seldom needed. But back then if you needed to cut a board in half, it was your arm that did the work, lol. Anyway, the tip was to smear some bacon grease on the teeth of the saw. Sure enough, it made sawing lumber WAY easier. Smelled pretty good too, lol. Another of her lessons she taught me had to do with using a hammer. She showed me how the face of a hammer actually tilts in toward you a bit. So you have to hold your hand very low to the surface of the wood you are hammering into, otherwise the nail will bend the wrong way (toward you). Cool stuff. Thanks for making this clever site and sharing. Great photography too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632397759099922008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-18555027257396704302013-01-20T10:32:37.904-05:002013-01-20T10:32:37.904-05:00Great tip, pinning for future reference! And than...Great tip, pinning for future reference! And thanks for your sweet comment on my Family photo wall!Mindi@MyLove2Createhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13436447612989747237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-52240338625743883542013-01-19T15:38:32.348-05:002013-01-19T15:38:32.348-05:00Great idea! Thanks! Great idea! Thanks! Cyndee@Restyled Junkhttp://restyledjunk.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-2613891582612171762013-01-17T18:27:28.437-05:002013-01-17T18:27:28.437-05:00You go girl!!! We use that tip, too! Not always....You go girl!!! We use that tip, too! Not always...but when necessary...the attic...TOTALLY necessary! LOL! Love your ambition!<br /><br />XO, AimeeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030486890028138837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-86531749995822173692013-01-17T16:27:07.331-05:002013-01-17T16:27:07.331-05:00That's a good tip, Christina. And well done f...That's a good tip, Christina. And well done for getting up in the attic yourself and doing all the hard work--wow--I am impressed!Athena at Minerva's Gardenhttp://minervasgarden.com/dollar-tree-valentines-wreath-tutorial/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-6613156579257338362013-01-17T04:57:24.799-05:002013-01-17T04:57:24.799-05:00Great tip! I second the impact driver recommendati...Great tip! I second the impact driver recommendation. I have a Dewalt that probably gets more use than my drill. Plus, it's more compact which helps in those tight spaces. Keep up the great work.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722680388212153804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-23879410896395568042013-01-16T11:20:14.867-05:002013-01-16T11:20:14.867-05:00My Dad used to do this, but I was little and didn&...My Dad used to do this, but I was little and didn't know what it was for....thanks for reminding me.<br />Nancy<br />http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.comWild Oak Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130161439969950766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-61688689551340635212013-01-15T22:31:41.667-05:002013-01-15T22:31:41.667-05:00Thank you so much, Anonymous! That's so true. ...Thank you so much, Anonymous! That's so true. The drill I have is over-due for a replacement since long time ago! Also, thanks for the recommendation, I'm going to check it out!Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-12799163138483187572013-01-15T21:55:14.629-05:002013-01-15T21:55:14.629-05:00Very impressive to see you up there looking like o...Very impressive to see you up there looking like one of the guys. I just learned to use power tools a couple of years ago when a friend and I built my backyard fence. Very satisfying, and empowering!<br />Anyway, my claustrophobia would never have allowed me to get into that little space you were in. I'm a little shaky just looking at the photos.<br />Good work!<br />Nan<br />Toronto CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-4178276360417860142013-01-15T20:26:10.058-05:002013-01-15T20:26:10.058-05:00You should invest in a quality impact driver. I&#...You should invest in a quality impact driver. I'm not so strong either and used to have to pre-drill everything. I finally gave up during the beginning of a closet Reno when my shoulder and thumb were so sore I could'nt even move them after forcing 6 inch screws through wood shelves and studs - most of te effort and pain was do to he pre-drilling. So, I ordered the impact driver off amazon - it's a Mikita 12 volt - and went back to work once it arrived. Not only did I not have to pre-drill the studs (I did the shelves because I didn't want to split the wood), I didn't strip one screw as I had done non-stop with the standard drill. It's my absolute favorite and most used tool in my work shop and worth every penny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-73959613893416021472013-01-13T23:26:04.810-05:002013-01-13T23:26:04.810-05:00Thanks so much for the tip. I'll have to remem...Thanks so much for the tip. I'll have to remember this. You're a real trooper, good luck!<br />Hugs,<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-78606737378376082732013-01-13T09:00:33.600-05:002013-01-13T09:00:33.600-05:00Awesome! What a great tip. Seems like it would wor...Awesome! What a great tip. Seems like it would work really well. You are a much braver soul than I for going up into the attic! Yikes!Our Neck of the Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796487269192271170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-84122214190364529512013-01-12T23:49:46.774-05:002013-01-12T23:49:46.774-05:00I can't wait to try this. I have the same pro...I can't wait to try this. I have the same problem with not to strong as I want arms.Ronda Batchelorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567582465931874039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-17352573256486334932013-01-12T22:34:32.171-05:002013-01-12T22:34:32.171-05:00Just caught up on the January posts! Thank you for...Just caught up on the January posts! Thank you for the great tip. I bet it would really help on treated outdoor lumber, too.<br /><br />The white bedrooms are stunning. Some appear a bit cozier...layering different whites maybe?<br /><br />Will also keep Kilz in mind for when I paint my ceilings. Time for a refresh after 6 years!<br /><br />Hope to get back to blogging soon. Life and camera issues have prevented any posting. Good news is life issues all resolved; camera issue not so much...must buy a new one :(Guerrinahttp://guerrinawaters.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-89359972485839198822013-01-12T15:26:20.818-05:002013-01-12T15:26:20.818-05:00the soap is a great tip! kudos to you! I would be ...the soap is a great tip! kudos to you! I would be afraid to step in the attic!Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785196779476490372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-64580290476273043032013-01-12T12:03:28.017-05:002013-01-12T12:03:28.017-05:00Eres increible, ahí, andando por el ático con la m...Eres increible, ahí, andando por el ático con la mascarilla y armada, una guerrera del bricolage!!<br /><br />MarinaMarina in Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995029373158067216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-7728993088451913342013-01-12T10:18:47.060-05:002013-01-12T10:18:47.060-05:00Great idea that I pinned!Great idea that I pinned!Diana of Diana Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837630324310647062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-84585753431334841562013-01-12T00:34:30.555-05:002013-01-12T00:34:30.555-05:00Oh- Yeah- You are one smart chick. I don't do...Oh- Yeah- You are one smart chick. I don't do rafters-I an afraid someone will think I am an old bat and smash me down!;>) xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-63481427748434736422013-01-11T23:08:39.031-05:002013-01-11T23:08:39.031-05:00Thanks everyone! Angelica, si, es un buen tip para...Thanks everyone! Angelica, si, es un buen tip para que los clavos entren mas facilmente en la madera. Estaba colocando unos soportes para instalar unos "beams" en el cuarto que estoy remodelando.Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-21910562139741280432013-01-11T21:55:28.441-05:002013-01-11T21:55:28.441-05:00Cristina, hola!! un tip genial, que bueno que lo c...Cristina, hola!! un tip genial, que bueno que lo compartas en tu blog así aprendemos mas y mas! lo tendré en cuenta! Cariños desde Bs As, Argentina<br />Victoriavidecoyvintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407317426179495723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-16658497799221209432013-01-11T21:38:08.253-05:002013-01-11T21:38:08.253-05:00I am just so glad your hubby was there to come hel...I am just so glad your hubby was there to come help you! You are braver than I am, I wouldn't dare go up to the attic and try to do something like that~glad it worked out okay, and that is a great tip.Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365574089979376005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-7539769050825614182013-01-11T19:23:45.957-05:002013-01-11T19:23:45.957-05:00WOW! I salute you Cristina! Your in for a tough on...WOW! I salute you Cristina! Your in for a tough one up there, wish you good luck and be safe!Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-19271011148145148402013-01-11T11:43:35.958-05:002013-01-11T11:43:35.958-05:00What a great tip! I wish I would have known this l...What a great tip! I wish I would have known this last week. Keeping that in the vault for future reference! xo KristinKristin@bliss-athome.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05148225576849137338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-48002551966753453692013-01-11T11:00:29.530-05:002013-01-11T11:00:29.530-05:00Thanks for sharing this tip, Cristina. I have neve...Thanks for sharing this tip, Cristina. I have never heard of that. :) Enjoy your weekend. MeganOur Pinteresting Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05557219560705044607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-37728547024037353882013-01-11T10:59:54.095-05:002013-01-11T10:59:54.095-05:00look at you Cristina! you are on top of the world ...look at you Cristina! you are on top of the world err on top of your ceiling! this project looks like a lot of work for you, i just can't wait to see it!!<br /><br />that tip i've never heard before, thank you, huggies***<br />reaHomeFor4https://www.blogger.com/profile/16904300655298932107noreply@blogger.com