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Proper shot of the new steering wheel, flush horn button, and Ti fixing bolts.

A Proper Wheel. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

[TXSTYLE]

I selected the following mosaic tiles for our large kitchen Island. Work was completed this past weekend. It came out fantastic!
Before and After...

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by M_Six

I'd call that a forest.

Ha! It may qualify:

• 12 Arbs
• 3 River Birch
• 3 Norway Spruce
• 4 Cleveland Pears
• 1 Serviceberry

aka screening/barrier from the weeds in the empty, adjacent lot.
aka carbon offsetting the new-to-me 3.8L in the garage.

[vreihen16]

<----- Owns a tree farm to offset his lifetime of carbon sins.....

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I selected the following mosaic tiles for our large kitchen Island. Work was completed this past weekend. It came out fantastic!
Before and After...

Might have that as the backsplash in our kitchen. Almost as tall, too!

[TXSTYLE]

Llumar ceramic film installed on my X5MCOMP

Front glass: 20%
Rear glass: 80%
Windshield: 50%

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Llumar ceramic film installed on my X5MCOMP

Front glass: 20%
Rear glass: 80%
Windshield: 50%

50% windshield? I don't think that is legal here in AZ. IN fact I don't think ANY tint on the windshield is legal here. But I'm no lawyer so could be wrong.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Llumar ceramic film installed on my X5MCOMP

Front glass: 20%
Rear glass: 80%
Windshield: 50%

Nice! Any idea what the existing rear tint was? I’m assuming it + the 80% matches your 20% up front. We were just having that conversation yesterday for ours. Looks great.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by jamesinaz

50% windshield? I don't think that is legal here in AZ. IN fact I don't think ANY tint on the windshield is legal here. But I'm no lawyer so could be wrong.

So the general rule of thumb here in TX is WINDSHIELD:
You are legally allowed to tint a full front windshield to a light transmittance of 70% or more. It’s almost clear ceramic window film that will block 99% harmful UV rays, 76%+ InfraRed heat rejection and 43% TSER(Total Solar Energy Rejected).
Sun strip(eyebrow) is allowed to be installed above the AS-1 line or 5 inches below the top of the windshield and must allow 25% VLT or more.

This 50% ceramic is as light or dark as typical 70% regular film.

I have ran 20% on front windows on many of my cars with no issue.
I never go darker than that, even though we can go limo on rear and back glass.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Nice! Any idea what the existing rear tint was? I’m assuming it + the 80% matches your 20% up front. We were just having that conversation yesterday for ours. Looks great.

Thanks! Great questions. As you know, Rear SUV glass are smoked glass from the factory. Typically 20%, but has no UV protection. So I added 80% which makes it slightly darker but the UV protection all around helps tremendously.
But yes, the match is much nicer using 20% up front.
I'd also say 80% on the windshield is nearly clear but the UV protection will make a huge difference in heat shielding. Especially when driving.

[M_Six]

Ryobi power socket wrench and new shop sink for the utility room downstairs.

[Vinnrox250]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Ryobi power socket wrench and new shop sink for the utility room downstairs.

Costco sink, for the win! Love my smaller in in the garage!!

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Vinnrox250

Costco sink, for the win! Love my smaller in in the garage!!

Home Depot. We were going to put it in the garage, but it would have entailed *a lot* of plumbing. There is already hot/cold water and a drain in the utility room, so...

[M_Six]

We also bought this to go alongside the new sink and to use for shuffling books around the basement. I may grab another one of these for the garage. The height adjustment is smooth as silk and could come in very handy.

[Vinnrox250]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Home Depot. We were going to put it in the garage, but it would have entailed *a lot* of plumbing. There is already hot/cold water and a drain in the utility room, so...

Totally understand that!! FIL is a plumber, so he did it. Wasn’t going to argue with the man!

And ya, if you’ve got it that close, no need for another.

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Ryobi power socket wrench and new shop sink for the utility room downstairs.

How do you like the Ryobi power socket wrench? I have been eying at getting one for awhile. Is it the 3/8 or the 1/2?


Thank you!

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by MoeTE87

How do you like the Ryobi power socket wrench? I have been eying at getting one for awhile. Is it the 3/8 or the 1/2?


Thank you!

It's a time saver, for sure. The one I bought does 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ON...280B/323337327

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by M_Six

It's a time saver, for sure. The one I bought does 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ON...280B/323337327

Thanks! I might pick one up this weekend! Appreciate it!

[M_Six]

Home Depot has a special running where you get a free tool if you buy their $99 battery pack, which gets you two batteries and a charger. So that battery pack and a power ratchet for $99. But it's not the same ratchet I got because it's 3/8" only. If you're ok with a 3/8" drive, it might be worth it.

[MoeTE87]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Home Depot has a special running where you get a free tool if you buy their $99 battery pack, which gets you two batteries and a charger. So that battery pack and a power ratchet for $99. But it's not the same ratchet I got because it's 3/8" only. If you're ok with a 3/8" drive, it might be worth it.

Not a bad deal to be honest. I will look into it. Probably safe to assume it's a Memorial Day weekend sale.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by MoeTE87

Not a bad deal to be honest. I will look into it. Probably safe to assume it's a Memorial Day weekend sale.

Probably so. Home Depot often has these types of sales, but this one most likely ends a week from today.

[hubbahubba]

Taylor 814ce Builders Edition. These are pro pics of my exact guitar from Sweetwater. Guitar will be here late this week.