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Daily Discussion Thread: Wed 08 Nov 2023 (aussie.zone)

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[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

On second thought. It’s a hollow core door. Just buy a new one, the things are nearly cardboard anyway.

[–] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm renting in an apartment, and I leave next week. Also renting privately, so I really only need this to look half decent before I go. I live in the city btw

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

II’m just thinking you’ll end up spending more on multiple failed self attempts than one paid small job. Doesn’t sound like you have a tool box to begin with.

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Cmon mate we won’t learn anything that way. Let’s all go on a door repair journey together.

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I admire the enthusiasm. Shall we Crowdfund him a roller?

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My shout lol.

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You do get the point though? By the time you buy a roller, sample pot, scrapper, tape, sandpaper, to properly use that patch kit, it’s spiralled upward muchly. This is why sheds and craft hoards work long term.

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes of course, but why let common sense stop us?

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Schadenfreude may be later applied.

[–] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

yesss i'm keen to learn how to fix this myself! i'm ok failing a little bit along the way

[–] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have spent $15 so far. How much would this job cost on say, AirTasker?

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I shall ask when himself gets in….

[–] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thank you!!

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Hey, apparently you’re looking in the region of 150 as it is. Would have been less if you’d left it alone. A new door would be cheaper if you can do the hardware switch. Good luck!

[–] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Lol fuck me. I think I might re do the putty ing and re paint the entire door. 💁‍♂️ Thanks anyway!

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Changed my mind. If you can’t patch, switching the hardware will be too complicated. Shutting up now. Blargh.