January 16, 201313 yr Yes, I used a "drain tool". It was a pair of channel locks turned upside down. I tried to turn it with just my hands and broke one of the cross hair members. I'll buy a drain tool today and try again tomorrow. My plan is to apply some heat to the drain and then try with the drain tool after a small cooling time. The tiler is going to float the tile. Otherwise I'd give your suggestion a try. Lastly, I demo'ed the drywall out to the stud. About 18" down from the ceiling, I measured the distance from the exposed stud to the next, covered stud. Then I added 7/8" to put a cut right in the middle of the 2x4. I drew a perpendicular line to that measurement and made a ceiling to floor cut along the line. My cut came out basically perpendicular. Unfortunately, unlike all the other exposed studs, this on is not perpendicular. At the ceiling, 1/4" of the stud is exposed. At 18" down from the ceiling where I measured, it's right in the middle of the stud. At the floor, there is a 1 5/8" gap from the drywall to the stud. That's how much it leans. Nothing like good old American craftsmanship, and this was in 1957 or 58, when American craftsmanship was supposed to be good. Pictures to follow.
January 16, 201313 yr Probably some old headphone gear. Remember those days? Yup. I definitely found some stray cables and whatnots. I actually found a nice HD650 box, but I sold the headphones long ago. Nice smashing things, Ken!
January 17, 201313 yr Ken, spray a little penetrating oil around the lip of the drain. It'll seep down and help loosen things.
January 18, 201313 yr Shipped out the "Tower of Power". I'm a little sad, but I still have the excellent F5 as a K1000 amp, and the new "Micro Tower of Power". Also it's going to an excellent home, so that eases the pain. Enjoy Ric!!!
January 18, 201313 yr Steve ... I feel your pain. Wicked to sell what we must sell, but know we will must. Consolation is that it has gone to wonderful new home. Pm incoming.
January 19, 201313 yr Sorry for the heartache Steve, but it will be cherished and to be placed next to your other work. The West Coast Tice Shrine.
January 19, 201313 yr P.S. Gene's PM made it easier. I may just have a new killer K1000 amp in house soon. Hint - It also ends with -22.
January 19, 201313 yr I kicked butt at work today and then played Yahtzee all evening with my visiting mother. Nice day. Hoping to get a bike ride in early tomorrow and then a day of music with John, if that's still happening and if it doesn't rain.
January 19, 201313 yr Tomorrow is the Sunshine (although that;s in doubt) Blues Fest with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Walter Trout, Sonny Landreth and Dr John! and most of all Vicki!
January 20, 201313 yr Just got back from the Sunshine Blues Festival with John. Not so sunshiny, as we stood in the rain for at least a couple of the eight hours we were there, but worth it. One of my fav bands, the Woods Brothers, were there, and wonderful. A pretty amazing guitarist, Matt Scofield, and his trio from the UK were a highlight. The Tedeschi Trucks Band kicked azz as the closer. We managed to get next to the stage for all the acts, and although I won't be walking tomorrow, I'd do it again. Really nice time.
January 20, 201313 yr I totally echo Vicki's comments I have to get some Wood Brothers!! TTD rocked and did a killer cover of Isn't It A Pity and finished with some Sly and the Family Stone. Altogether an amazing show
January 20, 201313 yr Yup,.. totally jealous you guys. I love Susan Tedescki and she's kicks ass every time I've seen her. I've only seen her with hubby on videos.
January 20, 201313 yr We saw Tedeschi Trucks last year in Chicago and we were blown away. Derek Trucks is the spirit brother of Duane Allman as far as I'm concerned, and Susan did some astounding guitar work too. Glad you guys got to see them.
January 20, 201313 yr Awesome time, John & Vicki. Thought about you all day yesterday, and glad to hear it was amazing.
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