The house is block construction - cinder blocks basically. I'm thinking I'll place the sheet of plywood in the window cut to size, and maybe build a frame to that and bolt it to the cinder blocks with cement screws.
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The house is block construction - cinder blocks basically. I'm thinking I'll place the sheet of plywood in the window cut to size, and maybe build a frame to that and bolt it to the cinder blocks with cement screws.
The house is block construction - cinder blocks basically. I'm thinking I'll place the sheet of plywood in the window cut to size, and maybe build a frame to that and bolt it to the cinder blocks with cement screws.
Rather than drilling into the block, I'd get some fast set epoxy (sets in like 30 seconds) set a piece of 2 x 4 behind the plywood and glue the 2x4 to the wall. you can sandwich the plywood between the window frame and the 2x4. the 2x4s don't even need to be attached to the plywood. I would make taking it down easier, without holes in your block.
Perhaps. We're thinking of redoing these windows though, to double panes types. We upgraded 3 windows to the double pain, though hadn't gotten to this room, or the kitchen and bathroom yet. They're expensive. So the type I describe would be removable, for when we do upgrade the window. Epoxy sound pretty permanent.
I had my windows upgraded a few years age w/a company called 'Thompson Creek' Guaranteed against breakage, leaks,or other defects for as long as I own my house, same coverage for the next owner. Even the screens are covered. All the sashes/ screens/ frames are barcoded; if ever I have a problem I can call them, give the barcode number for the replacement part, a repairmen will bring and install the replacement part. AS LONG AS THEY REMAIN IN BUSINESS, they've been around for awhile though.
Thanks, I'll look into those. In the mean time, we're looking into bars for the rear and side windows. Pretty reasonable at Home Depot.
OK, back to the build. Note to self: Under penalty of death, do not glue up the body wings until the side dots are installed, and the back of the neck is shaped. What was I thinking?
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Thank you all for your kind words
In other news, I have good news and bad news. My house was broken into today. The good news, no instruments were stolen. The Leaf and Rics are still here. Crazy. The stole my husband's laptop, and some change we had about, but it doesn't seem like anything else was taken. Of course, now they know I have some instruments and tools here, so that's a bit concerning. Time to get a security system I guess.
Just saw this - sorry to hear Nexy. I had a break-in many years ago and know that feeling of violation of privacy. Even now I try not to think about it but do take precautions when I know no one will be home for an extended period of time. Do you have good communications with your neighbors? It helps if everyone sorta looks out for their shared vicinity.
Thanks for all the tips and support. We spent this morning trying to secure the house. We screwed the windows shut - we have A/C and an evaporative cooler, which helps circulate air, so we never really open the windows anyway. And we're covering the least secure windows thusly:
3/4" plywood, screwed right into the masonry block. They'll need a saw to get through, assuming they can get through the screwed down windows. Should also help with keeping the house cool, as it's another layer of insulation; so like a double pane window. We have insurance, and I write down the serial numbers of all the major pieces I have.
Our next door neighbor on the one side seems to have been out yesterday. In fact, when the cop arrived, I asked him to check their house. Perhaps they got hit as well. Though there is a language barrier, we are on good terms with that neighbor.
As far as other deterrences, I'm not sure about a dog. I've had my share of pets over the years. When they pass, it's a terrible loss for me. My last cat died over 10 years ago. Breast cancer of all things. Weird, I know, but I still cry over her loss sometimes. I don't know if I can deal with that anymore. I haven't had a pet since. And fortunately, our "other deterrents" in the house were locked up in the safe. I started thinking about what could have happened had I walked in on them, or him. I would hate to be responsible for the death of a young kid. The cop suggested the thief was likely a kid, based on what he didn't take. I don't like to think about it.
Anyway, one more window to cover with plywood, and then perhaps I'll work a little more on the bass. Or have a drink.
edited to add, it's like I'm in "batten down the hatches", the zombies are coming mode...
3/4" plywood, screwed right into the masonry block. They'll need a saw to get through, assuming they can get through the screwed down windows. Should also help with keeping the house cool, as it's another layer of insulation; so like a double pane window. We have insurance, and I write down the serial numbers of all the major pieces I have.
Our next door neighbor on the one side seems to have been out yesterday. In fact, when the cop arrived, I asked him to check their house. Perhaps they got hit as well. Though there is a language barrier, we are on good terms with that neighbor.
As far as other deterrences, I'm not sure about a dog. I've had my share of pets over the years. When they pass, it's a terrible loss for me. My last cat died over 10 years ago. Breast cancer of all things. Weird, I know, but I still cry over her loss sometimes. I don't know if I can deal with that anymore. I haven't had a pet since. And fortunately, our "other deterrents" in the house were locked up in the safe. I started thinking about what could have happened had I walked in on them, or him. I would hate to be responsible for the death of a young kid. The cop suggested the thief was likely a kid, based on what he didn't take. I don't like to think about it.
Anyway, one more window to cover with plywood, and then perhaps I'll work a little more on the bass. Or have a drink.
edited to add, it's like I'm in "batten down the hatches", the zombies are coming mode...
Your Axe bass would come in handy during a zombie apocalypse. Keep it sharp and handy! 
I had a basement apartment burgled three years ago, and all that was taken were my basses. The thieves had no interest in my laptop, DSLR camera, nor television in the same room as the basses. I lost my three basses, and only them: a mid-90s Carvin LB70F, a new Ibanez SR500PB, and a Squier 5-string Jazz bass I had partially defretted. I have no idea why they only wanted tose, but that was all that was missing.
They entered through an open bedroom window. I got dowels to place in the window frame after that, and moved a year later. I got the cost of the basses from my renter's insurance.
I'm sorry you experienced this.
They entered through an open bedroom window. I got dowels to place in the window frame after that, and moved a year later. I got the cost of the basses from my renter's insurance.
I'm sorry you experienced this.
Great build!!!
I am working on a walnut Rick too. I will complete the neck first (frets included) before glueing the wings
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Started shaping the neck this morning.
Have I mentioned that I rue the day I decided to glue up the body wings before finishing the neck?
Have I mentioned that I rue the day I decided to glue up the body wings before finishing the neck?
