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Just purchased a new auto - Subaru Outback. Asked where C D player is located (have couple hundred CDs). Uhhh, they're not included anymore - why not? People use their phones or Sirius for their music. Oh, I said. Looked at local electronics store, and nothing struck my fancy. Any thoughts? Moving into new home, and want to get it set up for surround sound....thanks in advance.
Not allowed to wear deodorant while driving those you know?

State law.
 
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I was born without the "car" gene. I don't even recognize make or models. My favorite car is one that started when I turn the key and gets me from point A to point B. I still have a 1996 Ford Ranger that I bought of the lot new for like 9 grand. It's a great get around town vehicle, no frills but a very reliable mode of transportation.
 
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Getting ready to replace the under mount sink in our kitchen. Got the sink and watched some YouTube videos on it.

Biggest concern is holding it up in place while it dries. One guy used 2x4s with C clamps through the drain holes. I was thinking I could hold it up from underneath somehow. Anyone done this before and have some ideas?
 
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Getting ready to replace the under mount sink in our kitchen. Got the sink and watched some YouTube videos on it.

Biggest concern is holding it up in place while it dries. One guy used 2x4s with C clamps through the drain holes. I was thinking I could hold it up from underneath somehow. Anyone done this before and have some ideas?
Do not try to hold it up yourself.
 
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Getting ready to replace the under mount sink in our kitchen. Got the sink and watched some YouTube videos on it.

Biggest concern is holding it up in place while it dries. One guy used 2x4s with C clamps through the drain holes. I was thinking I could hold it up from underneath somehow. Anyone done this before and have some ideas?
What is the material the sink is made of?

I could see what you've described working. Not sure how the c-clamps fit in, but I would use a rope around the 2x4 and through the drains and around another 2x4 on the south side of the drain. Get it tight and then shim it really tight.

I'd also consider a 2x4 under each bason and use shims to hold it up tight. Would probably go with both but I also wear suspenders and a belt.

What is the adhesive material? How much time to you have to work (based on the glue-stuffs)?
 
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What is the material the sink is made of?

I could see what you've described working. Not sure how the c-clamps fit in, but I would use a rope around the 2x4 and through the drains and around another 2x4 on the south side of the drain. Get it tight and then shim it really tight.

I'd also consider a 2x4 under each bason and use shims to hold it up tight. Would probably go with both but I also wear suspenders and a belt.

What is the adhesive material? How much time to you have to work (based on the glue-stuffs)?
Replacing a composite with a stainless steel. I have to look at the sealant recommendation yet. Assuming a clear sealant for kitchen/bath.

I was planning on a 2x4 on the top that is across counter and a 2x4 underneath. I like the idea of synching it up with some rope through the drain holes. It also has clamps on the sides of the old sink I was planning on reusing.
 
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Getting ready to replace the under mount sink in our kitchen. Got the sink and watched some YouTube videos on it.

Biggest concern is holding it up in place while it dries. One guy used 2x4s with C clamps through the drain holes. I was thinking I could hold it up from underneath somehow. Anyone done this before and have some ideas?

Most of the pros I’ve seen use the clamp and board method you mentioned, but they’ve all used a board smaller than a 2x4. Most used a 2x2.

They’ve all used either an epoxy that they mixed on site or a caulking tube of 100% silicone.
 
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A man sees his wife is busy in the kitchen and says: "Can I help?"
She says, "Sure, take this bag of potatoes, peel half of them and put them in a pot to boil."
No matter what men do, somehow, we still get yelled at...

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So, have a leak coming down the chimney flue, hitting the damper and running off down into the basement. Had one group come out and give me an estimate and have another one coming. Two companies want to charge me $175 to come out and give me an estimate? Of course they will apply that to my bill if I hire them. Isn’t the point of an estimate to give me a cost for the work and how you would do it?
 
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So, have a leak coming down the chimney flue, hitting the damper and running off down into the basement. Had one group come out and give me an estimate and have another one coming. Two companies want to charge me $175 to come out and give me an estimate? Of course they will apply that to my bill if I hire them. Isn’t the point of an estimate to give me a cost for the work and how you would do it?

I had a lawn irrigation system company try the same. It’d be one thing if I were price shopping, but THEY were the ones who installed the damn thing and I was looking for an extra zone to be added.

Told ‘em to pound sand and found an independent guy who came out, took a PSI measure and said, “you don’t need an extra zone, just add heads to your existing zones.” I ended up saving at least a grand and supported a very hard working / honest guy at the same time. Suffice it to say, he got a very good Yelp review from me.

Charge me for the privilege of quoting a job? Thanks, no.
 
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