RonFNSwanson

re: Jackhammering a small concrete pad

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/9/26 at 11:54 am to gumbo2176

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Do you know anyone with a camp on the water? I have friends that have a camp on Hwy. 90 outside N.O. city limits heading east and they will gladly take "rip-rap" aka broken up concrete, oyster shells, etc. to use as a breakwater on the water's edge to help with erosion.

I live in Utah. Maybe I could just dump it in the Great Salt Lake :Dunno:

re: Jackhammering a small concrete pad

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/9/26 at 9:59 am to 2 Jugs

I actually took a few easy swings with the sledge hammer last night, just to test it out. Got a break all the way through, not sure if I'd want to be doing that all day though. I definitely think I'd need a jackhammer for the stair section.

The concrete is 3". I don't think either side is reinforced, The side in good condition just stayed level and didn't sink like the broken one did.

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Try Dexpan

Gonna consider this too, thanks for all the feedback. I'll try to remember to follow up with how it goes.

re: Jackhammering a small concrete pad

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/8/26 at 2:36 pm to LSUSports247

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What condition is the slab?

It's two different sections. One looks perfect and the other has cracked due to some sinking. I'll probably try the sledgehammer on that side first.

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How are you disposing of the concrete?

Not sure yet, I saw a company off the interstate the other day that said they do concrete recycling. But I haven't contacted them yet.

re: Jackhammering a small concrete pad

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/8/26 at 2:33 pm to Spankum

one vote for sledge, one vote for jackhammer, one for pay someone :lol:

I know which one I'm not going with... paying someone is 10x the cost of a rental, so even if I split it up over 2 days, I'd come out way ahead.

I might swing a hammer on the parts that are already kinda messed up and see how that goes

Jackhammering a small concrete pad

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/8/26 at 1:09 pm

Anyone done this? I am demoing an old deck in my back yard, and the concrete underneath is not what I hoped. It's around 12x15 ft area and a few stairs.

Is it relatively easy for someone strong and mechanically inclined?
Is 1 day enough for the rental?
This one good enough?

re: FBD Labor Day involves Zero Labor

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/7/26 at 9:15 pm to Kim Jong Ir

SBD- time to relax

Food and Drink

re: FBD Labor Day involves Zero Labor

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/7/26 at 6:04 pm to SingleMalt1973

I’ve been laboring my arse off demoing this old deck

FBD-

Food and Drink

re: Anyone play the new White House Official Immigration game on their site?

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/4/26 at 1:29 pm to DatGuy6967

:usa:

Made a panic turn into the wall :wah:

re: 17 Tigers from the 2019 Champ team are in the NFL 7 years later and 21 others have played

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/1/26 at 10:43 pm to NorthEndZone

Who can we get to come back and play?

Tiger Rant

re: Yellowstone experiences

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 9/1/26 at 12:17 pm to Speckhound

Don't pet bison

re: Going from Laguardia to JFK to avoid a 6 hour layover

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/31/26 at 1:11 pm to Fun Bunch

Wasn't really suggesting it. More of "8 hours was hardly any time so don't try the crazy shite of catching a ride from one airport to the other and risking traffic or flight delays" :cheers:

re: Going from Laguardia to JFK to avoid a 6 hour layover

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/31/26 at 1:05 pm to Fun Bunch

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FYI I ran this through AI and they told me I am fricking nuts and not to do this

I agree with the computer :lol:

We had an 8 hour layover in NY one time, left the airport to walk around the city and grab some food. It flew by.

re: The oddest vehicle you think is cool

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/31/26 at 8:48 am to TimeOutdoors

I always thought these things were weird as shite but kinda cool

re: 2026-2027 Ski Thread (The Rebound)

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/29/26 at 3:57 pm to RonFNSwanson

:nana:

re: Has anyone noticed that younger people blast their EQ settings

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/27/26 at 4:30 pm to ThatTahoeOverThere

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Every car I get in that is being operated by someone under 30

Are you a valet? How do you have this many cars to reference?

re: What is your favorite tree?

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/27/26 at 3:26 pm to crap4brain

Ooo that's a tough one, I'm a tree hugger.

Live Oak

Japanese Maple

Blue Spruce

Giant Sequoia

Aspens (in the fall)

Limber Pine (rime-covered in winter)

Blue Jacaranda

re: Can yall change the font back on the front page for lsu news and sports lite?

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/27/26 at 2:44 pm to Chicken

Don't listen to him cluckster, The new layout is great. But If you're gonna go with rounded corners down there, you should have them in the top section of the message board posts as well.

Help Board

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re: Sleep numbers bed

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/27/26 at 2:39 pm to tigers1956

I've had one for about 17 years now, I love it. I recommend to anyone who asks. I sleep great and wake up refreshed every day. My number is high (75), so people who have it really low may feel that "swooshing", but it's never been an issue for me.

My wife sleeps on 55, so hers is fairly firm too. We don't have a bump in the middle. I know that is a problem for some people as well.

3" memory foam top, it was called the p7 when I bought it, but idk if that one even exists anymore.

re: One major trip a year or several smaller trips per year

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/27/26 at 11:18 am to HeartAttackTiger

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mulitple $2,500 trips each year?

This one for sure. We move fast, and pack a lot into our days. So sometimes 3-4 days is all we need.

re: Dumbest injury or cause of injury you have heard of?

Posted by RonFNSwanson on 8/26/26 at 3:48 pm to sms151t

Dustin May suffered a life-threatening esophageal tear in July 2024 after a piece of lettuce from a salad got lodged in his throat. Missed the rest of the season.

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