Technical Database

[John Bridge]

For a while now it's been apparent that we needed a place to post articles and tech notices that would be easy to reach when we need to reference something in order to better answer questions. Bud came up with the idea of making a special forum that only moderators can post to, and I have attempted to set it up. I say attempted because we're not absolutely sure it works yet. I think it does.

Anyway, please don't anyone but moderators try to post to it. The reply form will come up and allow you to type in a post, but when you attempt to post it, it will go into a special area that only a moderator can access. So you would be essentially wasting your time. It's the only way I could figure out how to set it up.

Eventually, we'll have all the stuff in there that we frequently cite when answering questions, MB's article, for example.

Now I'm trying to figure out how to get it alphabetized. Haven't been able to yet. I'll stumble into it one of these days. ;)

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[Bud Cline]

"OH"....shows what I know. I just assumed anyone could get in there and leave a post but it had to be approved by a Moderator for it to appear.

[John Bridge]

It can work that way, too. If someone has something of value that should be in there, you can post it and then contact a moderator to have it included. It's just that we don't want an un-edited flow of garbage going in there from all sources imaginable.

[flatfloor]

Geez, we're discussing this all over the place, even I, of all people, added to the confusion. I agree with Bud (I think).

In my thinking responses to information contained there-in would not be allowed there. All information would be posted and then the thread closed to prevent the information from veering off course and to further prevent the critical information from getting lost in the mire that often results.

[cx]

Really good lick struck here, guys. Just goes to show that a guy can have a maggot now and then, no matter his otherwise deviant behaviors. :)

I think this will be most helpful to all concerned.



[And even flatfloor can't trifle with it. tehehehe]

[John Bridge]

Wha'd he say? Did he refer to some of us as deviant maggots? Is that what he said?

[Bud Cline]

? ? ? i think so!

[JC]

Hey that technical forum is GREAT!!!!!!!!

kudos for the idea.

Whats the chances of Flatfloor writing a SLC instruction post in there?

If you guys think I can contribute anything just ask.

[Bud Cline]

JC,

We're already working on the SLC thing with flatfloor, anything you care to contribute or can think of would be appreciated.

[flatfloor]

What's a defiant magnet?

[cx]

Bill Gates? :)

[flatfloor]

Ok I posted two whatevers, SLCs and gypcrete. I assume they are now being reviewed by a suit someplace? Which by the way, I approve of. :)

What happened to liberry?

[John Bridge]

You IS the suit, man. You're supposed to drop down to the lower right corner and click "view moderation queue." Go in there and approve your own stuff. ;)

[flatfloor]

oh

[JC]

Flatfloor, Could you expand on the SLC thread to include acceptable surfaces and surface preparation methods..It seemes I am endlessly trying to explain that to people..seems folks want to use it over everything..Thinking it works the same way as portland based floor patches.

If you could claify what you can do and what you can't do better it would be helpful.

I know, I know more work..

[flatfloor]

How about I just refer them to my website, FAQs it's all there. Maybe include a warning- check with your product mfr. for any procedural differences? What's everybody think?

[JC]

Yea that would help..just make sure to stress it..don't need folks making hollow floors.

[John Bridge]

You could go back in there and put a link to your site at the bottom of your piece. Say something like: "For further information go to flatfloor's site," etc. ;)

You do know how to make a link? :D

[cx]

I posted a comment on flatfloor's SLC thread over in the Liberry (what did happen to the correct spelling, John?). Is that not what we decided to do until the thread was locked?

Am I confused again? :)

Anyway, my comment was that he should be specific that he is talking about "Portland cement based" products instead of "cement based" products. Point being that even the dreaded MASTIC is a "cement" as are lots of other compounds.

Relax guys, few more days and you won't have me to kick around any more. :D

[John Bridge]

CX, I figure I'd use the Yankee spelling just to impress the out-of-staters, but I can still change it back to Texan. Liberry looks better, anyway.

Flatfloor will have to moderate your post. Maybe he won't like it. ;)

[flatfloor]

Kelly, I gave that some thought before I omitted Portland. Some manufacturers do not include the term "Portland" and since this definition was meant to be generic I left it out.

OK, the link is in.

[Edited by flatfloor on 03-29-2002 at 06:40 PM]

[John Bridge]

Hey Kelly,

I guess you're gonna hafta take me up on that moderating job, no? With it go the keys to the liberry. ;)

[JC]

Not all use portland from my understanding. Ay least that is what this Mapie dude was telling me he said they use "hydralic" instead...kinda lost me somewaht I must admit. I always thought Hydralic was a type of portland.

[flatfloor]

Hydraulic (Hydra-water) cement is cement that can harden under water or in direct contact with it. There are Hydraulics that will actually stop a running water leak from a hole in a wall

[flatfloor]

I didn't even know you had that in the Liberry so I answered you here and deleted your question there.

Which raises the question; How do we know somethings on line for review?

[John Bridge]

<<Which raises the question; How do we know somethings on line for review?>>

Ah ha! Now you have hit on one of your duties. Look in the Liberry once in a while. :D

Portland cement IS hydraulic. Any cement that does not depend on air to dry is hydraulic. Your rep is full of it.

[cx]

Yeah, that was my point, too, Jim. If we post there in the Liberry, how anybody gonna know? 'Cept for youins large shots, I mean.

Glad to see y'all got the spelling right. :)

[JC]

Yea I suspected as much John.. the guy is a pretty high up dude too. I don't want to mention names though.....Thats why I always say(and get beat up for it to by the doo goodie good types)...Don't beleive anything the reps tell you and be weary of specs..yet time and time again...But the guy said,but the specs say,but the bag says...so much BS going around these days.

[JC]

Heres some pics to add to the technicle forum....probably best for John to store them rather then link to them.
heres OSB
http://www.holz-espermueller.de/Programm/Platten/OSB/Image42.jpg


heres particle board


http://www.takhtehgorgan.com/products/n1.jpg


http://damagedmasonry.com/harvard.jpg

http://ardex.com/images/cd-trowel.jpg

http://www.liquidflooring.com/images/ardex2.jpg

http://www.floorprep.com/products/!skmflwp.jpg

http://www.maxxon.com/images/LCB1Pour.jpg

http://www.maxxon.com/images/finishedfloor.jpg

http://www.floorprep.com/products/PrngES.jpg

http://www.mapei.com/Images3/SLU.JPG

heres a link for scarifing and surface prep basics.

http://www.edcoinc.com/catalog.html?catalog_object_id=17

don't know the legalities of these pics though. might help to show pics

[Edited by JC on 04-02-2002 at 07:41 PM]

[Bud Cline]

That's weird looking particle board. What's that band around the center?

[John Bridge]

JC,

If I store those pics, I'm supposed to get permission. If I link 'em, as you know, I don't need permission. I only actually steal stuff from people I know, like Harry Dunbar up in Ontario, for instance. :D

The chip board one looks good, and I'll consider stealing it. The particle board one doesn't look like particle board, so I won't consider lifting it. ;)

[JC]

Just steal the little guy links...they will ask you to remove them before the arrest you for it...right?

[flatfloor]

Bud, the band is Skippy's.

[Harry]

John ... where's the fun if ya can't steal stuff :D
I posted some pictures in my early "webmaster" days and had a fellow email me asking me to remove the photos from the site or add a link. I should have known better but once you learn to "copy & paste" .... it's like an addiction. ;)

Harry

[Bud Cline]

Back when Chip first came on board I stole a promotional picture from one of the Hollywood studios of Ponch and What-his-name (with their motorcycles) from the TV program CHIPs.

The next day the bastards came here and took it back, and left a nasty message.

Remeber that John?



"That's it: John".
The other guys name was John!
Wasn't it?

[flatfloor]

How do they find out?