How "handy" are you? - GoFuckYourself.com

Evil Chris · 01-31-2008, 11:50 AM

On a scale of 1 to 10?

I admit I am not much of a handyman. I'd rate myself a 2. I just changed some light fixtures in our laundry room and it took me about an hour and a half for two fixtures. I should have hired an electrician. At least they look good and work right.

I'm better out-doors in the yard and garden. I'd give myself a 9 for outside work.

JayDeeZee · 01-31-2008, 11:54 AM

I'd say I'm about a 6. I do very well with Carpentry and Electrical, but I'm useless with plumbing and Automotive.

I've build a shed and a deck without much problem. But on the weekend, I tried to change a washer and took an hour.

Michaelious · 01-31-2008, 11:54 AM

Just above average, about 6

Dennis Rodman · 01-31-2008, 11:55 AM

I am an 11 if by handy you mean handjobs

SCOOTER · 01-31-2008, 11:55 AM

I'm a 10 !!

bausch · 01-31-2008, 11:56 AM

A 1. It's hard for me to assemble furniture! I can't do it. A few times I built it wrong and someone had to help me

Brother Bilo · 01-31-2008, 11:58 AM

I would rate myself at a 7 or 8. As long as I have some kind of instructions for a project that I've never done before, I can do it.

Plus, it's an excuse to buy more tools.

SCOOTER · 01-31-2008, 11:59 AM

Bulit this last year

bausch · 01-31-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother Bilo

I would rate myself at a 7 or 8. As long as I have some kind of instructions for a project that I've never done before, I can do it.

Plus, it's an excuse to buy more tools.

Those instructions are hard to follow! It's just a bunch of illustrations with 20 screws listed saying 20x 10x 5x and all the screws look the damn same. And all the boards look the same, how can you tell which is which! Yes there are pics but sometimes all the boards look the same!

Evil Chris · 01-31-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bausch

A 1. It's hard for me to assemble furniture! I can't do it. A few times I built it wrong and someone had to help me

I hear ya. I used to have problems with Ikea stuff even!

NosMo · 01-31-2008, 12:01 PM

9 3/4 but that is because I am missing the first joint of my left index finger.
I may of not build a cool table but does a APU for a DC-10 count?

NosMo

Brother Bilo · 01-31-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bausch

Those instructions are hard to follow! It's just a bunch of illustrations with 20 screws listed saying 20x 10x 5x and all the screws look the damn same. And all the boards look the same, how can you tell which is which! Yes there are pics but sometimes all the boards look the same!

Even just doing some reverse engineering on things works out usually, or just a pic of the final product. And then sometimes when the instructions just stop being useful, you use power tools to make it fit. Sometimes, it just takes a little jimmy rig.

polish_aristocrat · 01-31-2008, 12:08 PM

1, perhaps 2

stickyfingerz · 01-31-2008, 12:22 PM

9 to a 10. Not much I cant do if I put my mind to it. Ran a bodyshop, have restored 15 Studebakers. Built additions on houses, worked in construction, father owned a heating and cooling biz that I worked fulltime for, then part time for for years. Here is one of my babies. It stays up in PA at my parents its it cozy garage. Full off body restore by me, all body work by me, all paint by me. Only thing outsourced there was any chrome work, and upholstery work. Oh and had engine rebuilt too, though Ive done that in the past.

Brother Bilo · 01-31-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOOTER

Bulit this last year

What is that? Is it a poker table?

bausch · 01-31-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Chris

I hear ya. I used to have problems with Ikea stuff even!

Ikea instructions has fucken stickfigures on it! There's a drawing on it of a stickfiguring calling ikea for help wtf

IKEA is actually the HARDEST furniture to assemble I think. Their instructions have no words because IKEA is cheap and wants to use the same instructions for every country, it's not even written. It's all illustrations and stickfigures.

Holly · 01-31-2008, 12:28 PM

I think I'm pretty handy for a girl. I actually have power tools.

My exhusband didn't even own a screwdriver.

Xrated J · 01-31-2008, 12:29 PM

id say im a 9 or 10.

mrwilson · 01-31-2008, 12:31 PM

safe to say 9, never had to hire anyone.

ProjectNaked · 01-31-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOOTER

Bulit this last year

That's a monster project!

I just finished this bar a couple of weeks ago:

more pics here: https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/796611-am-build-bar-pictures-build.html

G-Rotica · 01-31-2008, 12:41 PM

9. I hate plumbing, but can do it if necessary.

bausch · 01-31-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOOTER

Bulit this last year

You are very handy.

Everyone look at this thread I made back in December asking for help assemblign a table! I even included a picture! I tried for 3 hours getting the screw in and I could not do it!! http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=790635

The next day I had a guy over I hired to move some boxes for me. I asked him to do it for me and he got it in within 3 minutes! I guess I just didn't position the screw in right! The angle was off.

Brother Bilo · 01-31-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectNaked

That's a monster project!

I just finished this bar a couple of weeks ago:

more pics here: https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/796611-am-build-bar-pictures-build.html

Hey, I was going to ask you about that. For the sink you put in the bar top, did you plumb that into your house, or does it just drain into a bucket or something?

A bar is going to be one of the first projects in my new house, so I'm just trying to do some recon.

Brother Bilo · 01-31-2008, 01:14 PM

Bump it up

ProjectNaked · 01-31-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother Bilo

Hey, I was going to ask you about that. For the sink you put in the bar top, did you plumb that into your house, or does it just drain into a bucket or something?

A bar is going to be one of the first projects in my new house, so I'm just trying to do some recon.

If you are doing a new build (house) by all means add it to the plumbing. Unfortunatly for this one a drain would have meant major construction. I would have had to plumb it down to the first floor kitchen drain and then behind the cabinents. For this one it ended up being the dreaded bucket

They are not terrible, you just have to keep an eye on them.

If you are building in a already constructed house, I have ran them through the floor and into the basement sump pump.

Bryan G · 01-31-2008, 01:18 PM

I'm a 1 and thats pushing it

ProjectNaked · 01-31-2008, 01:21 PM

baddog · 01-31-2008, 01:23 PM

Diagnosed and repaired my dishwasher issue a couple weeks ago.

NosMo · 01-31-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Holly

I think I'm pretty handy for a girl. I actually have power tools.

My exhusband didn't even own a screwdriver.

Hmmm I girl with power tools....drool. Well I am out...

NosMo

ultimatebbwdotcom · 01-31-2008, 01:24 PM

Probably 8.5

My basement was a typical 1500 sq ft box, just the concrete walls, no electrics, no ceiling or floor.

Now its a fully completed content studio with changing room and gear storage, 4 studio sets, built in 9 ft backdrop hangers, recessed lighting, sound system. Took 3 months, no other help.

I didnt skip the planning permission or inspections, so its gotta be alright lol

D · 01-31-2008, 01:25 PM

Probably about a 7 to 8.

dready · 01-31-2008, 01:26 PM

On average, I'm a 8-9. I love buiding shit and fixing things. Wood, electrics, auto, whatever. I've always been able to just look at something and tell you how it works, or why it doesn't.

Jman · 01-31-2008, 01:28 PM

I'm an 8

Brother Bilo · 01-31-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectNaked

If you are doing a new build (house) by all means add it to the plumbing. Unfortunatly for this one a drain would have meant major construction. I would have had to plumb it down to the first floor kitchen drain and then behind the cabinents. For this one it ended up being the dreaded bucket

They are not terrible, you just have to keep an eye on them.

If you are building in a already constructed house, I have ran them through the floor and into the basement sump pump.

Ya, the house is already to close to completion, so adding the plumbing now is not a possiblity. I think I'm going to just skip the sink on this one. I want to make an "L" shaped bar, but it seems like it would be a pain in the ass. I want to stain it dark so I don't have to use really expensive wood, but so it still looks nice. I just don't want to stain it while it's on top of the carpet, so I might rethink my plan.

I might hit you up again for some advice once I get into it, if you don't mind.

media · 01-31-2008, 01:33 PM

I'm about 8-9 .. can do alot of stuff..

mikeyddddd · 01-31-2008, 01:38 PM

I ain't too bad

8.5

Paco, of Large Cash. · 01-31-2008, 01:40 PM

I'd say 8.5-9

Some of my previous occupations:
- automotive refinisher (body work, prep & paint)
- frame/structural and mold fabrication (composites, hybrids, fiberglass, various metals and plastic). Includes automobile replication.
- construction (framer, brick layer, tile setter, finishing, plumbing, electrical etc et cetera. Uh, I'm Italian.)
- landscaping

About the only thing I never really got in to, because it was a no no in auto refinishing, is auto mechanic (engine work),. Grease and paint do not mix.

ProjectNaked · 01-31-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother Bilo

Ya, the house is already to close to completion, so adding the plumbing now is not a possiblity. I think I'm going to just skip the sink on this one. I want to make an "L" shaped bar, but it seems like it would be a pain in the ass. I want to stain it dark so I don't have to use really expensive wood, but so it still looks nice. I just don't want to stain it while it's on top of the carpet, so I might rethink my plan.

I might hit you up again for some advice once I get into it, if you don't mind.

No problem - as for staining, do it like I did - cut all of the pieces outside and stain them there, then assemble it inside. An air nailer works best for tacking the panels onto the frame but screws are fine also.

Violetta · 01-31-2008, 02:12 PM

I was 2-3 a year and a half ago... Id say 5 now

selena · 01-31-2008, 02:45 PM

I'm very handy at what I do.

Which is to whine and look pathetic until someone else does it for me.

Kevin Cunningham · 01-31-2008, 03:01 PM

I'm just barely a 1, rather pay somebody to do the job right.

Deej · 01-31-2008, 04:02 PM

pretty handy but theres more skilled than I ill admit...

I can hold my own until it comes to specialty shit...

Shit requiring proper training...

most anything else is pretty much common sense and in need of investigation...

I grew up working for everything... still do... but i did more than most 7 year olds...

lbc213 · 01-31-2008, 04:05 PM

I am not too bad. I use to be a mechanic so am pretty useful around cars, not too bad with general DIY either.

ProjectNaked · 01-31-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyddddd

I ain't too bad

8.5

Bdiddy · 01-31-2008, 04:33 PM

8 outside, 7 inside.

I love fixing/building things. Got it from my dad. As most guys do I guess

Brother Bilo · 01-31-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ProjectNaked

No problem - as for staining, do it like I did - cut all of the pieces outside and stain them there, then assemble it inside. An air nailer works best for tacking the panels onto the frame but screws are fine also.

Ya, I had planned to stain outside and bring it in, but the bar is going upstairs and it would be hard to bring it up in one piece if it's in an "L" shape. Then I thought to stain outside and assemble the two pieces upstairs, but I don't want any gaps in the seam where the two pieces meet. Normally I would run a bead of caulk down the seam and then stain the wood, so it all looks like one piece, but them I'm back to staining up on the carpet. Might just have to change my design, or just get some kind of decrative cap I can use to cover the seam up. Not sure yet.

zEn84 · 01-31-2008, 04:55 PM

I have my plumbing, gas, and steam fitter tickets. Got into it right away when I was 18. Finished by 23, while doing adult on the side after work for 5 years. Full time with adult now, but at least worst case scenario if my adult stuff dies tomorrow, I still have something to fall back on that makes 6 figures a year. I know a couple plumbers who own their own service trucks and companies, that easily pull 800-1000 dollars a day

SCOOTER · 01-31-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother Bilo

What is that? Is it a poker table?

Yes it is.
More Pictures

Belongs to Wiseman now

shekinah · 01-31-2008, 05:12 PM

Well, 1 is the best rate for me

Evil Chris · 01-31-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOOTER

Bulit this last year

Great work man...

01-31-2008, 11:50 AM	#1
Evil Chris OG Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 3rd from the Sun Posts: 13,233	How "handy" are you? On a scale of 1 to 10? I admit I am not much of a handyman. I'd rate myself a 2. I just changed some light fixtures in our laundry room and it took me about an hour and a half for two fixtures. I should have hired an electrician. At least they look good and work right. I'm better out-doors in the yard and garden. I'd give myself a 9 for outside work. __________________ It PAYZE to post on GFY chris at payze.com \| Skype chriswrp

01-31-2008, 11:54 AM	#2
JayDeeZee Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,595	I'd say I'm about a 6. I do very well with Carpentry and Electrical, but I'm useless with plumbing and Automotive. I've build a shed and a deck without much problem. But on the weekend, I tried to change a washer and took an hour. __________________

01-31-2008, 11:54 AM	#3
Michaelious Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 6,720	Just above average, about 6 __________________

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SCOOTER Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,010	I'm a 10 !! __________________ Scooter [email protected]

01-31-2008, 11:58 AM	#7
Brother Bilo Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: I live in cage Posts: 4,193	I would rate myself at a 7 or 8. As long as I have some kind of instructions for a project that I've never done before, I can do it. Plus, it's an excuse to buy more tools. __________________

01-31-2008, 11:55 AM	#4
Dennis Rodman So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,060	I am an 11 if by handy you mean handjobs

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bausch Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,017	A 1. It's hard for me to assemble furniture! I can't do it. A few times I built it wrong and someone had to help me

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polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	1, perhaps 2 __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

01-31-2008, 12:22 PM	#14
stickyfingerz Doin fine Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,983	9 to a 10. Not much I cant do if I put my mind to it. Ran a bodyshop, have restored 15 Studebakers. Built additions on houses, worked in construction, father owned a heating and cooling biz that I worked fulltime for, then part time for for years. Here is one of my babies. It stays up in PA at my parents its it cozy garage. Full off body restore by me, all body work by me, all paint by me. Only thing outsourced there was any chrome work, and upholstery work. Oh and had engine rebuilt too, though Ive done that in the past.

01-31-2008, 12:28 PM	#17
Holly Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jesusland Posts: 10,017	I think I'm pretty handy for a girl. I actually have power tools. My exhusband didn't even own a screwdriver. __________________ War National Damn Champions Eagle

01-31-2008, 12:29 PM	#18
Xrated J Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 4,347	id say im a 9 or 10.

01-31-2008, 12:31 PM	#19
mrwilson mrwilson 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ICQ: 465406783 Posts: 5,122	safe to say 9, never had to hire anyone.

01-31-2008, 12:41 PM	#21
G-Rotica Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,258	9. I hate plumbing, but can do it if necessary. __________________

01-31-2008, 01:14 PM	#24
Brother Bilo Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: I live in cage Posts: 4,193	Bump it up __________________

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Diagnosed and repaired my dishwasher issue a couple weeks ago.

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ultimatebbwdotcom Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 591	Probably 8.5 My basement was a typical 1500 sq ft box, just the concrete walls, no electrics, no ceiling or floor. Now its a fully completed content studio with changing room and gear storage, 4 studio sets, built in 9 ft backdrop hangers, recessed lighting, sound system. Took 3 months, no other help. I didnt skip the planning permission or inspections, so its gotta be alright lol __________________ Ultimatebbw.com Dangerouscurvesdesign.com

01-31-2008, 01:25 PM	#31
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dready Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,247	On average, I'm a 8-9. I love buiding shit and fixing things. Wood, electrics, auto, whatever. I've always been able to just look at something and tell you how it works, or why it doesn't. __________________ ICQ: 91139591

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01-31-2008, 01:38 PM	#36
mikeyddddd Viva la vulva! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself Posts: 16,557	I ain't too bad 8.5 __________________ AdultStarProfits AmbyaCash AnilosCash AzianiGold ColdHardCash FlashTheMoney IdolBucks MediumPimpin NSCash Nubiles PussyCash ScoreCash Sextronix SpunkyCash TubeTitans Twistys Last edited by mikeyddddd; 01-31-2008 at 01:40 PM..

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Paco, of Large Cash. Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: --> . <-- Posts: 2,267	I'd say 8.5-9 Some of my previous occupations: - automotive refinisher (body work, prep & paint) - frame/structural and mold fabrication (composites, hybrids, fiberglass, various metals and plastic). Includes automobile replication. - construction (framer, brick layer, tile setter, finishing, plumbing, electrical etc et cetera. Uh, I'm Italian.) - landscaping About the only thing I never really got in to, because it was a no no in auto refinishing, is auto mechanic (engine work),. Grease and paint do not mix.

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Deej I make pixels work Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I live here... Posts: 24,386	pretty handy but theres more skilled than I ill admit... I can hold my own until it comes to specialty shit... Shit requiring proper training... most anything else is pretty much common sense and in need of investigation... I grew up working for everything... still do... but i did more than most 7 year olds... __________________ Deej's Designs n' What Not Hit me up for Design, CSS & Photo Retouching Icq#30096880

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Bdiddy Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle & Manila Posts: 2,456	8 outside, 7 inside. I love fixing/building things. Got it from my dad. As most guys do I guess __________________ "..and which one of you had the prime rib?" - Waiter "frankly, I don't see how that's any of your business!" - Peter Griffin

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zEn84 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: BC Posts: 484	I have my plumbing, gas, and steam fitter tickets. Got into it right away when I was 18. Finished by 23, while doing adult on the side after work for 5 years. Full time with adult now, but at least worst case scenario if my adult stuff dies tomorrow, I still have something to fall back on that makes 6 figures a year. I know a couple plumbers who own their own service trucks and companies, that easily pull 800-1000 dollars a day

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shekinah Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,452	Well, 1 is the best rate for me __________________ [Web Design \| Development \| Programming \| Content Writing ] ICQ: 238-890-469