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Yeah, I would not want to be around the Cape tomorrow night. Buddy of mine who is a contractor over there for some of the ground support stuff said they are battening down the hatches then bugging out in the morning before it gets really ugly. Dan > On Oct 5, 2016, at 7:06 PM, Floyd Thursby

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I finished my main house a little while ago with the panels the PO had cut. I put them up once before 6 or 7 years ago so I had them all marked for which window. I pulled out the OSB I bought a few years back for the addition so I would have it if I need it but I need to cut it tomorrow befor

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In the last few hours I've purchased and installed 7/16 thick OSB on four of seven downstairs windows. I may cover up a couple of the upstairs windows, I can reach two without a really big ladder. At the lumberyard they sell a "system" for mounting the windows, basically 1/4 inch lag bolts, and t

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On 05/10/2016 1:49 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: The problem with something like this that is permanent is that the government gets involved. Most shutters you see are decorative in nature and would be worthless for protection. There are "storm shutters" as you describe, but they're expensive

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urrence to make actual shutters a > thing worth having. In the case of a storm just close them. I mean if you > were going to build a thing anyway... > > > -Curt > > > From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes > To: Mercedes List > Cc: Dan Penoff > Sent: Tuesday, October 4

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Yup. The 2x2 across the middle would match up with the frame between the panes (they're double hung windows.) Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 5, 2016, at 11:08 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd put a 2x2 frame around the inside, as a spacer, and one strip > horizontally across the

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I'd put a 2x2 frame around the inside, as a spacer, and one strip horizontally across the middle to serve as a stiffener and a handle for hanging it up inside your window opening. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

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Good point, Jim. This is why I put this out to the group. I would maybe use a furring strip or something to space the plywood out from the window slightly. Of course, if there was a big projectile, it probably wouldn't matter anyway. Thanks! Dan > On Oct 5, 2016, at 1:35 AM, Jim Cathey via M

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Thoughts: Expandable load-blocking rods like Harbor Freight sells for use in pickup beds. If the plywood's up against the window, where does the shock go? If the plywood's too close to the glass, when the flying cow slams into it does the wood flex enough to break the glass anyway? -- Jim _

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In addition to Fmisers points, another concern might be that the blasts of wind pressure are transferred to the window frame instead of the concrete block structure. While this is probably unlikely to cause damage, insurance estimators might seize on Dans idea as a "non-standard" way to protect

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I think the guamanians have the best idea. Concrete house with concrete roof. Vertical bars across windows. When the typhoon comes, they slide planks behind the bars to protect the windows, go inside and ride it out. Curt Raymond via Mercedes October 4, 2016 a

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Dan, Years ago at Lowe's they sold spring clamps which attached around the outside edge of the plywood, for brick homes. The plywood was cut about half an inch shy of the recessed opening, so that the spring clamps had room all around the plywood perimeter to be squeezed between brick and plyw

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e club. He doesn't talk to us anymore... -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection Those things won' take a 100mph hit of a tr

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nyway... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection I realize that, but the closer the plywood is to the window surface and the bracing of the tension rods

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From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection I realize that, but the closer the plywood is to the window surface and the bracing of the tension rods should make

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I realize that, but the closer the plywood is to the window surface and the bracing of the tension rods should make it pretty difficult. Of course, if we’re talking 140 mph winds all bets are off, but that will be the least of my worries should it occur. Dan > On Oct 4, 2016, at 6:29 PM, fmis

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> Dan wrote: > > Since it would be recessed and up against the window and frame, > it’s not exposed to the wind (the wind couldn’t get behind it.) The wind blowing across the _front_ can create a low-pressure area that will "pull" the plywood outward from the window - not just if the wind can "ge

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There are ones that are short enough for a window opening, maybe 36". Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:48 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shower curtain rods if window openings wide enough. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

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I used 2 1/2" drywall or deck screws every foot around. So far they have worked ok. (Spaced 12" o.C.) Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes October 4, 2016 at 1:45 PM What sort of clamp would hold in the plywood? It would have to be VERY strong. On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 a

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That is how I did the protection for #1 Daughter's house. Where one sheet of plywood would not cover the window or sliding door, I used a 2x4 or 2 across the joint on the outside as a hurricane brace. The cover for one small window was made of cutoff scrap, so it has 2 2x4 braces. Overkill

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Why not just move up here to DC? All the mod cons and we NEVER get hurricanes. Plus, we broaden our tax base with tax paying Mercedes classicists. :) On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 2:49 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You want to look at the screws you screw in perman

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You want to look at the screws you screw in permanently, they have a wood thread that goes into the frame or whatever, and a bolt thread on the other end that sticks out. You make your panels for each window and mark them, drill the mounting holes in the panel, put on the nuts and washers and

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Shower curtain rods if window openings wide enough. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks! > > I'm trying to find a source for some stout tension rods. I'm sure they're out > there, but most of what I see are curtain rods. > > Dan > >

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Thanks! I'm trying to find a source for some stout tension rods. I'm sure they're out there, but most of what I see are curtain rods. Dan > On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:34 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > I like your idea > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:23 PM, Dan Penoff via

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What sort of clamp would hold in the plywood? It would have to be VERY strong. On Tue, Oct 4, 2016 at 2:34 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > I like your idea > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I have been wo

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I like your idea Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2016, at 2:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have been wondering about a possible approach to protecting the windows in > my house that are the most likely to be damaged by flying debris in a > hurricane or tropical storm. > > The

[MBZ] Ideas/Opinions on Hurricane Window Protection

I have been wondering about a possible approach to protecting the windows in my house that are the most likely to be damaged by flying debris in a hurricane or tropical storm. The typical way people do it is to have a sheet of plywood that is screwed to the wall of the home, completely covering

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e I'd want something I could really make my own reloads on... -Curt From: Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Buggered Benzmail Sent: Monday, May 9, 2016 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ideas? Send a couple to G Mann who can record how the Barrett affects them -

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On Mon, 9 May 2016 13:49:56 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > The new Raspberry Pi zero is $5... https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-zero/ Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

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Maybe > I'll haul a couple to camp and we can see how bullet resistant they are... > -Curt > > From: archer75--- via Mercedes > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: "arche...@embarqmail.com" > Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2016 11:40 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ide

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archer75--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "arche...@embarqmail.com" Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2016 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ideas? You might pair them up with these tiny $30 compute-on-a-pc-board. Solid state would be better but yours would be much cheaper. I r

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;t looked at the footage but the drive was surprisingly tough. Maybe I'll haul a couple to camp and we can see how bullet resistant they are... -Curt From: archer75--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "arche...@embarqmail.com" Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2016 11:

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http://www.techradar.com/us/how-to/computing/how-to-build-your-own-raspberry-pi-nas-1315968 --R On 5/8/16 11:40 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: You might pair them up with these tiny $30 compute-on-a-pc-board. Solid state would be better but yours would be much cheaper. I read where you ca

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Question: "what is the best oil to use on a 1940's Stroboconn 6T? Answer: " I got out the Mobil 1 5W20 and a syringe, and put some oil in the two motor oil cups, the gearbox, and the 'transmission' (?) that's beneath the zerk with the Dymo label: OIL ONLY." --R On 5/8/16 9:09 AM, Jim Cathe

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You might pair them up with these tiny $30 compute-on-a-pc-board. Solid state would be better but yours would be much cheaper. I read where you can do a lot with the tiny boards; automation, robots, etc. Gerry On Sun, 8 May 2016 07:53:30 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Seems like a qu

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Nice read! Sounds like a very cool instrument. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 8, 2016 9:09:12 AM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/stroboconn.html > >-- Jim > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

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does anyone have ideas for creative uses for old HDs? I nabbed a SCSI storage array that was decommissioned at work, and for awhile I was toying with the idea of making a 12-dial strobe tuner out of 12 of them. But then I found an old Conn that I was able to repair. WAY less work! htt

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Seems like a quiet weekend. Everyone must be busy with mama, yard and garden, and neglecting our Benzes. I have probably 40 or so hard drives ranging from 10 gb to 40 gb left from when I used to supply removable drives for classrooms. (and a few 9 gb scsi drives) Rather than pitch them or

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LT Don wrote: You mean like Igor Sikorsky? Now THERE is a man who made Aerodynamics sit down and ponder the meaning of life over a cold beer! I've had the pleasure of seeing the Sikorsky VS-300, the machine on which he honed the basic design of the modern helicopter, on display in the Henr

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You mean like Igor Sikorsky? Now THERE is a man who made Aerodynamics sit down and ponder the meaning of life over a cold beer! On 1/16/06, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > 'Meant to say, "More money than ... knowledge of aerodynamics." > > Wilton > > -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quant

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I said, "More money than taste and aeronautical knowledge." 'Meant to say, "More money than taste and knowledge of aerodynamics." Wilton

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More money than taste and aeronautical knowledge. Wilton