What pipe has been up to

[Revolution]

looks good

 

[Pipefighter248]

It used to be that carpet was a luxury item and new houses were built with cheap, easily available hardwood. A family who could buy carpet and put it over their hardwood floors was living in the lap of luxury!!!

Now, fast forward 50 to 60 years and the reverse is true. The nice thing, though, is if you own one of those older houses, you may be able to find the wood underneath is still perfectly serviceable. That way, you get to have hardwood floors for about $1,000 worth of contractor work vs. $10,000 of wood, time, etc.

Stories abound.

Beautiful work, man!

--Wag--

True, I was very surprised at how well the hardwood held up under the carpet.
Figured it would be awful but it wasn't.

Don't know about your area; but $1000 for contractor work is cheap.
Everyone around here told me $5 sq. ft. to refinish the floors and at a little over 500 sq. ft. in just the living room; was too much for pipey and family.
Now I know if I decide to do bed rooms and the hallway I can do a decent job and save tons of money.
Had to do it myself and was satisfied with the outcome.

 

[coop65sr]

I saw where you looked in on the pics I posted this afternoon-- I had already just made up my mind to go with slammin' it the 1"...I already had the rear lowered and just like the look of the busa lowered. As it worked out, the HEL Dual brake line kit I ordered from Charles would only work with the front lowered...If I tried to only raise the handlebars, they would have been short...
But IT'S ALL GOOD!!!! Rode it to work today and I love the lowered front anyway... Thanks again bro and I may have to call on ya for some pointers whern I go to put this hardwood down in my house....you free for a weekend in the near future?

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[Pipefighter248]

I saw where you looked in on the pics I posted this afternoon-- I had already just made up my mind to go with slammin' it the 1"...I already had the rear lowered and just like the look of the busa lowered. As it worked out, the HEL Dual brake line kit I ordered from Charles would only work with the front lowered...If I tried to only raise the handlebars, they would have been short...
But IT'S ALL GOOD!!!! Rode it to work today and I love the lowered front anyway... Thanks again bro and I may have to call on ya for some pointers whern I go to put this hardwood down in my house....you free for a weekend in the near future?

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Never installed hard wood.
This was the original wood in the house.
I just refinished it.

If I can help in any way then let me know.
Always willing.

 

[omslaw]

Looks great, Nathan!

Definitely feels good when you accomplish something like that yourself!

 

[BA BUSA]

 

[Team B&T]

outstanding, looks like you could eat off of it, very impressive

 

[yamahor]

Looks good Nathan! Good job! You deserve some DQ!

 

[Projekt]

Excellent job! I've installed a hardwood floor and I'll tell you, it ain't no picnic! Doing the refinish must have been a pita but well worth it..

 

[Pipefighter248]

Thanks all.
Time consuming but well worth it.

 

[Rojo]

Pipefighter248

www.hayabusa.org

 

[Red05]

I've got about 3000 square feet of hardwoods in my house. Many times I considered refinishing, at this point I just don't have the energy.