If you damage my tools, PLEASE tell me.

[Crossy]

Well, got an almighty wallop off my tile cutter before the RCD tripped.

Someone had used it, nicked the cable and quietly put it away.

Now nicks in the cable happen, I've done it myself. But to quietly put the beast away without telling me, that's criminal!

I did find a bit of tape in the box, so evidently it was noticed and a 'repair' attempted.

Grrrr.

I'll fix it properly tomorrow.

[Pib]

...got an almighty wallop...

Time to change the RCD setting from 30ma to 5ma (if adjustable) so the next time you can say you only got a tingle.

But at a 5ma setting you may end up with nuisance tripping caused by faults external to your home...preaching to the choir of course.

Edited November 8, 2015 by Pib

[RichCor]

...got an almighty wallop...

Time to change the RCD setting from 30ma to 5ma (if adjustable) so the next time you can say you only got a tingle.

I think you'll find that Crossy *likes* standing near HVTL Equipment just so he can feel the tingle.

Have never questioned what else he's 'into'. TMI

[stoneyboy]

Thread title should read.

Darling if your brother or anyone else wants to borrow my tools the answer is NO.

For reasons previously stated.

[wayned]

Ah the joys of lending tools to family and friends. Over the past 17 years I've had my share. Broken concrete drill bits neatly put back into the "tube" in pieces, cut cords repaired with electrical tape, Rube Goldberg style, destroyed planner blades because they forgot to remove the old nail from what they were plaining and the latest a destroyed DeWalt circular saw that got launched fro the roof of a building while they were trying to cut off the ends of the unmeasured rafters. They couldn't hide the damage to the saw but the person that I lent it too kept it until I went a demanded that he give it back, which he finally did, in a cardboard box. The saw was old and I couldn't get a new handle so I made it into a bench saw and bought a new Makita 5007N. I lent the new 5007N to the same guy that destroyed the old one but when I did I made a "hangman's noose" and tied one end around the saw and put the noose around his neck. Like Crossy said, accidents happen but the Thais want to hide them.

[wayned]

With a little bit of scrap metal , this is what that Dewalt looks like today.

[jacko45k]

Well you probably know who has access to your tools, if you don't that is more your fault.

If you lend them out getting them back is more a problem.

[fredge45]

Oh, but the loss of face when one must admit any mistake!! Totally unacceptable.

I won't even loan a digging bar, let alone something run by electricity!

[IMHO]

I got so sick of this kind of thing that I actually went out and replaced every single tool I own (power and hand) with Stanley/Dewalt so mine were the only yellow ones, and I could easily spot if someone had sneaked into my tool trolley.... When giving away all my old tools, it was with the message that no-one touches, or buys, yellow ones - that's my exlcusive color

In fact I said, If I see a yellow tool it's mine. Whether I bought it or not

Edited November 9, 2015 by IMHO

[DrDave]

My issue is with so-called tradespeople I hire to do various jobs around the house, who invariably show up with the wrong or in most cases, no tools.

They seem to have no problem, however, with rummaging around to find my tools, and use them (sometimes leaving with them as well!)

The biggest issue I've had is with one crew who came to pressure wash the house when we were not in the area, and managed to fry the electrical wiring in every outdoor power point without telling anyone. They did this by plugging in their electric pressure washer "Thai-style" (e.g. no plug, just insert the bare wires into the socket). Not only were the receptacles burned/disintegrated, but the wiring inside the conduits as well.

[harrry]

Fix it tommorrow.

I hope you cut the plug off to make it safe before putting it back in the box.

[harrry]

My issue is with so-called tradespeople I hire to do various jobs around the house, who invariably show up with the wrong or in most cases, no tools.

They seem to have no problem, however, with rummaging around to find my tools, and use them (sometimes leaving with them as well!)

The biggest issue I've had is with one crew who came to pressure wash the house when we were not in the area, and managed to fry the electrical wiring in every outdoor power point without telling anyone. They did this by plugging in their electric pressure washer "Thai-style" (e.g. no plug, just insert the bare wires into the socket). Not only were the receptacles burned/disintegrated, but the wiring inside the conduits as well.

If that happened you have a serious problem and not the tradesman

Did you use a very large nail as a fuse to make sure it did not blow?

[samsensam]

perish the thought someone has to take responsibility for their actions.

unfortunately it's the cultural norm here.

we live here we have to accept it. the result, sadly, is that you become reluctant to do good deeds like lending someone your tools

[Artisi]

Fix it tommorrow.

I hope you cut the plug off to make it safe before putting it back in the box.

No, tagged and signed.

[bazza40]

Would have thought it would be smarter to let workmen electrocute themselves with their own tools. Plenty of other things to spend my money on.

[bazza40]

My issue is with so-called tradespeople I hire to do various jobs around the house, who invariably show up with the wrong or in most cases, no tools.

They seem to have no problem, however, with rummaging around to find my tools, and use them (sometimes leaving with them as well!)

The biggest issue I've had is with one crew who came to pressure wash the house when we were not in the area, and managed to fry the electrical wiring in every outdoor power point without telling anyone. They did this by plugging in their electric pressure washer "Thai-style" (e.g. no plug, just insert the bare wires into the socket). Not only were the receptacles burned/disintegrated, but the wiring inside the conduits as well.

Think the mistake here was to have accessible outside power points.

[Jonathon]

My issue is with so-called tradespeople I hire to do various jobs around the house, who invariably show up with the wrong or in most cases, no tools.

They seem to have no problem, however, with rummaging around to find my tools, and use them (sometimes leaving with them as well!)

The biggest issue I've had is with one crew who came to pressure wash the house when we were not in the area, and managed to fry the electrical wiring in every outdoor power point without telling anyone. They did this by plugging in their electric pressure washer "Thai-style" (e.g. no plug, just insert the bare wires into the socket). Not only were the receptacles burned/disintegrated, but the wiring inside the conduits as well.

"so-called tradespeople" who rarely seem to have a clue, but years experience......of doing things wrong. The only ones who I have encountered who are capable are those working in a factory environment where the cowboys are soon found out and dismissed.

[DrDave]

My issue is with so-called tradespeople I hire to do various jobs around the house, who invariably show up with the wrong or in most cases, no tools.

They seem to have no problem, however, with rummaging around to find my tools, and use them (sometimes leaving with them as well!)

The biggest issue I've had is with one crew who came to pressure wash the house when we were not in the area, and managed to fry the electrical wiring in every outdoor power point without telling anyone. They did this by plugging in their electric pressure washer "Thai-style" (e.g. no plug, just insert the bare wires into the socket). Not only were the receptacles burned/disintegrated, but the wiring inside the conduits as well.

If that happened you have a serious problem and not the tradesman

Did you use a very large nail as a fuse to make sure it did not blow?

Yeah - the wiring looks like it might be undersized for 20 amp circuits. The sockets probably weren't rated for that current load either. This was a high-current commercial type of pressure washer that caused this by the way - not something you buy at HomePro. Don't know why the breakers didn't blow before the sockets disintegrated and a couple of wires melted. I wasn't here at the time.

[DrDave]

My issue is with so-called tradespeople I hire to do various jobs around the house, who invariably show up with the wrong or in most cases, no tools.

They seem to have no problem, however, with rummaging around to find my tools, and use them (sometimes leaving with them as well!)

The biggest issue I've had is with one crew who came to pressure wash the house when we were not in the area, and managed to fry the electrical wiring in every outdoor power point without telling anyone. They did this by plugging in their electric pressure washer "Thai-style" (e.g. no plug, just insert the bare wires into the socket). Not only were the receptacles burned/disintegrated, but the wiring inside the conduits as well.

Think the mistake here was to have accessible outside power points.

Agreed. The replacements all have padlocks!

[ozyjon]

I keep saying my building days are over

but a new job always there waiting for me.

[Gonsalviz]

I use locks on the doors where my tools are stored.

[SOTIRIOS]

.......all of my professional tools.....either disappeared....or were replaced with generic crap.....

...are we supposed to understand that as 'cultural differences'.....

....in my books theft is theft....lies are lies....nothing to do with culture....just another bs excuse and justification.....

[harrry]

I use locks on the doors where my tools are stored.

Definition: Lock...an indicator to thieves something valuable may be inside.

[carlyai]

Broken tools, no problems, just another reason to sit down and have a beer.

NOW, putting my gas log fire (finally!) into the space that is a couple of cm small is a probBLEM.

So I can either cut the top flue joint off the fire body, or cut the top tiles of the fire place mantle, or cut the bottom tiles of the fire place mantle.

But, I've gota fix my broken tools first as it's too early for a beer.

I've gota knock that horrible fire place mantle down anyway, why anyone would build my fire place mantle, while I was away, and not ask me first ...... that's another reason to have a beer.

Notice the lovely tiles at the top, that are photos of tiles, and the join not in the middle but to the right.

The beautiful blue grout and the even more beautiful silver joiners for the tiles. One wonders.

Edited November 13, 2015 by carlyai

[wayned]

What's on the other side of the wall? I would cut the wall and inset the fireplace so that it's flush with the wall,

run the flue up and out on the other side of the wall and install the necessary gas lines I would then box it in and finish it on the other side.

Actually, I live in Nakhon Sawan Province and I would have never even thought about buying a fireplace!

The week or two that it is "chilly" just doesn't warrant it!

[steelepulse]

My tools just go on walkabout never to return, which might be better than a half assed dangerous cover up repair job. When I built my house, I bought a whole shed load of tools and the first few years watched them like a hawk, then over time worse tradespeople would come over and "borrow" only to discover that the borrow was permanent.

I also love how tradespeople come over ill equipped and expect you to have everything they need, extension cords, ladders, scaffolding, hammers etc.

[carlyai]

What's on the other side of the wall? I would cut the wall and inset the fireplace so that it's flush with the wall,

run the flue up and out on the other side of the wall and install the necessary gas lines I would then box it in and finish it on the other side.

Actually, I live in Nakhon Sawan Province and I would have never even thought about buying a fireplace!

The week or two that it is "chilly" just doesn't warrant it!

There you go! Say no more! No imagination!

For that week or two that is chilly, (spose 0 degrees is 'chilly'), and the wind is lashing your main brace, I'll be sitting around in my underpants (probably not a pretty sight), in front of my log fire drinking red wine.

Even if I have to turn on the airconditioner!

The walls are double, cavity bricks, so not busting tru there.

Ended up with a simple solution, I hope, took the sides of the fire place and it may fit with a bit of juggling.

Have to tilt it, first, **ing heavy.

When the guys come home from the rice field today, I get them to try and fit it again.

[carlyai]

My tools just go on walkabout never to return, which might be better than a half assed dangerous cover up repair job. When I built my house, I bought a whole shed load of tools and the first few years watched them like a hawk, then over time worse tradespeople would come over and "borrow" only to discover that the borrow was permanent.

I also love how tradespeople come over ill equipped and expect you to have everything they need, extension cords, ladders, scaffolding, hammers etc.

The worst thing is that if you get them to come back to fix the screen doors, they come back with only a hammer, so after a few 'bang, bang, bangs' you say 'goodbye'.

All part of the plan.

I keep thinking that it will improve, so got a mob to install and rolladoor. The drill bit was completely blunt and they failed to sharpen it, so with my drill bits and drill, they didn't do such a bad job.

[harrry]

Broken tools, no problems, just another reason to sit down and have a beer.

NOW, putting my gas log fire (finally!) into the space that is a couple of cm small is a probBLEM.

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IMG_4991.JPG

So I can either cut the top flue joint off the fire body, or cut the top tiles of the fire place mantle, or cut the bottom tiles of the fire place mantle.

But, I've gota fix my broken tools first as it's too early for a beer.

I've gota knock that horrible fire place mantle down anyway, why anyone would build my fire place mantle, while I was away, and not ask me first ...... that's another reason to have a beer.

Notice the lovely tiles at the top, that are photos of tiles, and the join not in the middle but to the right.

The beautiful blue grout and the even more beautiful silver joiners for the tiles. One wonders.

Fireplaces not needed in Thailand...Bah Humbug. Where else would you hang the Christmas Stockings.....how else would Father Cristas get into the house to drink the beer and eat the cookies.....

some people......................

[carlyai]

Broken tools, no problems, just another reason to sit down and have a beer.

NOW, putting my gas log fire (finally!) into the space that is a couple of cm small is a probBLEM.

IMG_4990.JPG

IMG_4991.JPG

So I can either cut the top flue joint off the fire body, or cut the top tiles of the fire place mantle, or cut the bottom tiles of the fire place mantle.

But, I've gota fix my broken tools first as it's too early for a beer.

I've gota knock that horrible fire place mantle down anyway, why anyone would build my fire place mantle, while I was away, and not ask me first ...... that's another reason to have a beer.

Notice the lovely tiles at the top, that are photos of tiles, and the join not in the middle but to the right.

The beautiful blue grout and the even more beautiful silver joiners for the tiles. One wonders.

Fireplaces not needed in Thailand...Bah Humbug. Where else would you hang the Christmas Stockings.....how else would Father Cristas get into the house to drink the beer and eat the cookies.....

some people......................

Yeah, I'm really, really upset that some people think fireplaces are not needed in Thailand.

I'm going to make it a point of posting pics of my wife and the 18+ year old girls all sitting round in their underpants, in front of the log fire, drinking red wine.

Then you will all see the value of a gas log fire in Thailand.