October 14, 20241 yr I didn't have the sound up, just the high quality nature of the content. They have the same level of sophistication as some of the OU Weekend Bag of Dicks gifs... Edit: I mean this in the most positive way possible. haha. Edited October 14, 20241 yr by ChickenNuggets
October 14, 20241 yr I’d find a way to dynamite it. On my birth certificate, for fathers occupation, it states “dynamiter”. True story.
October 15, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, deft said: I’d find a way to dynamite it. On my birth certificate, for fathers occupation, it states “dynamiter”. True story.
October 19, 20241 yr Author I think I'm officially dug deep enough for the next set install. I'm 13' deep, a good 5' below the second set. Hopefully putting some new wood in the next month. some recent material purchases: $60 for 1.5x1.5 slotted angle iron (3× 5') $10 for 10 square washers $10 for 10 nylon steel 5/8 nuts $100 for 4x5' 5/8 threaded rod I want to buy the 4x6s for the fourth set this week, so I can make sure the holes line up.
October 21, 20241 yr I fucking forgot about this thread for like a year. Holy shit YES that it is still going on.
October 21, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Juicy said: I fucking forgot about this thread for like a year. Holy shit YES that it is still going on. Same - that's why I finally made a post here, so I don't have to catch up on 14 months of digging and I get notifications of new hole stuff going down (NTTAWWT) Edited October 21, 20241 yr by BlueGreySky
October 22, 20241 yr On 10/19/2024 at 5:06 PM, CleverNickname said: I think I'm officially dug deep enough for the next set install. I'm 13' deep, a good 5' below the second set. Hopefully putting some new wood in the next month. some recent material purchases: $60 for 1.5x1.5 slotted angle iron (3× 5') $10 for 10 square washers $10 for 10 nylon steel 5/8 nuts $100 for 4x5' 5/8 threaded rod I want to buy the 4x6s for the fourth set this week, so I can make sure the holes line up. You left something off the list.
October 23, 20241 yr On 10/21/2024 at 12:28 PM, Juicy said: I fucking forgot about this thread for like a year. Holy shit YES that it is still going on. Saaaaame! Lmaooooo
October 23, 20241 yr On 10/19/2024 at 5:06 PM, CleverNickname said: I think I'm officially Doug Deep …. I'm 13' deep …. Hopefully putting some new wood in the next month. ….so I can make sure the holes line up. You should write excavation erotica… after you finish the goddamned hole already
October 23, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Stinkpalm said: after you finish the goddamned hole already What does this mean (to you, not @CleverNickname). I'm certain there are plenty of Shaggers who hope this doesn't ever end & is even passed down to generations of Mini-Clevers.
October 23, 20241 yr China, crab-people den, finished-out sex dungeon… I don’t know. I just need to know what the goal is because my sanity can’t handle digging a hole that never has a finish line
October 23, 20241 yr 10 hours ago, ROFL BOX said: What does this mean (to you, not @CleverNickname). I'm certain there are plenty of Shaggers who hope this doesn't ever end & is even passed down to generations of Mini-Clevers. Yeah,, I'm with ROFL on this. I'm viewing this like I view my car project. Nothing is ever really "finished"...there's always more that can be done...
October 23, 20241 yr Author The 5' threaded rod I ordered wasn't going to make it in time for this weekend... so I spent another $280 on 4x6' rod, 3/4 galv pipe (internal ladder component), and slotted angle iron (for the fourth set, 12 to 16' deep). My wife is pissed. But the hole beckons.
October 23, 20241 yr Popular Post 8 minutes ago, CleverNickname said: My wife is pissed. But the hole beckons. New surly motto?
October 26, 20241 yr Author Put in the 4x6s for the third set. Here are the pieces: Need to widen a bit. bust it out: Here is how I screen rocks: 20241026_115239.mp4 20241026_115239.mp4
October 27, 20241 yr This hole needs a name. I am leading off with: ■ "CleverHole". ■ "Shag²Hole" ■ Asshole We have 7 days, midnight of Saturday 02 Nov 24 to come up with something that is 51% appropriate for the hole & 49% relevant to this BBS. Do work.
October 27, 20241 yr Additionally, it has for many years now been my assertion that all humans need an artistic expression. Some might daydream or chatvwithbdruends about how they envision building their dream hot rod or muscle car, from the tires / wheel combo to the engine, color, interior, etc. Others may paint, engage in photography, play a musical instrument, research, assemble & wear uniforms for historical re-enactment, build a deck or maybe a tree house "for the kids", etc. The named ___________ -hole is this man's expression, albeit with a bit of simplicity when it started & with a few evolutions as it progressed. Now we have him talking about the minerals, global geolical intersections (what's on the exact opposite side of the Earth?), gasses, structural engineering, bunker provisions & missile siloing¹... the topics are expansive. It is definitely a Man's expression on display for us to discuss & ivam 100% certain all whobare following thisbthread would like to visit & "Get to to the bottom of this (hole)." You WANT to touch his hole. Also, the rock / sand screeding is very ASMR quality. ¹If we haven't, we should.
October 27, 20241 yr On 10/26/2024 at 2:46 PM, CleverNickname said: Put in the 4x6s for the third set. Here are the pieces: Need to widen a bit. bust it out: Here is how I screen rocks: 20241026_115239.mp4 24.53 MB · 0 downloads 20241026_115239.mp4 24.53 MB · 0 downloads
October 28, 20241 yr Don’t think this has been asked very recently if at all, but if you were to start all over from the beginning, what would you have done differently? Bought different tools from the beginning? Made the hole wider? Framed up rebar behind the walls to eventually pour concrete? Also, you found an electric winch for pulling up buckets yet? I feel like that would’ve been one of my first purchases.
October 28, 20241 yr Author 4 hours ago, SquishMitten said: Don’t think this has been asked very recently if at all, but if you were to start all over from the beginning, what would you have done differently? Bought different tools from the beginning? Made the hole wider? Framed up rebar behind the walls to eventually pour concrete? Also, you found an electric winch for pulling up buckets yet? I feel like that would’ve been one of my first purchases. I would have made a better and thicker concrete pad around the hole. The start was slapdash. A better concrete collar would also help keep out water in heavy rains. But my plan is now to get down to ~20' and then basically do concrete with rebar in lifts. From the bottom up. I probably should also do a French drain around the canopy. I should have done the smaller demo hammer from the start. It is way better than the heavier jackhammer. As for an electric hoist: definitely on the 2024 Christmas list. I just don't want one that is too slow. Lately I've put in temp 2x8s across the sets, and just lift the buckets in 4' increments. I think it's easier on my hands, but harder on my back.
November 7, 20241 yr Do you have any idea how deep the water table is where you are digging? Seems like your hole could likely turn out to be a well.
November 7, 20241 yr 35 minutes ago, Ten Bears said: Do you have any idea how deep the water table is where you are digging? Seems like your hole could likely turn out to be a well. My guess is @ least +150 feet. I think it was discussed up-thread.
November 11, 20241 yr Author bev-hole update Put in 2x8s on all 4 corners. Of course the walls were 1.4" wider than the 4x6s, not 1.5". Had a coupe of rocks that were sumbitches. Took out 3 buckets of dirt and 3 buckets of rocks.
November 12, 20241 yr Have you thought that maybe you'll encounter a cavern? Doesn't have to be too deep. My parents sank a well and they came across a number of voids before hitting the water table. Don't fall through the ceiling of one :).
November 12, 20241 yr You’ve got the makings of the soon to be, most popular documentary on Netflix. Go get some RTF students and put them to work.
November 14, 20241 yr On 11/12/2024 at 10:52 AM, ChickenNuggets said: Have you thought that maybe you'll encounter a cavern? Doesn't have to be too deep. My parents sank a well and they came across a number of voids before hitting the water table. Don't fall through the ceiling of one :). never dig straight down
November 14, 20241 yr Author Popular Post On 11/12/2024 at 10:52 AM, ChickenNuggets said: Have you thought that maybe you'll encounter a cavern? Doesn't have to be too deep. My parents sank a well and they came across a number of voids before hitting the water table. Don't fall through the ceiling of one :).
November 17, 20241 yr Author lagging (side support that resists horizontal force) in for all 3 levels. No excuse but to dig deeper. Emergency ladder in.
November 17, 20241 yr I just had to use a pickaxe to dig a hole for a 2 gallon plant. It kicked my ass.
November 19, 20241 yr Do you ever just sit in the bottom of the hole, crack a cold one, and just chill out?
November 19, 20241 yr Author Popular Post 8 hours ago, High Plains Drifter said: Do you ever just sit in the bottom of the hole, crack a cold one, and just chill out?
November 19, 20241 yr 6 hours ago, CleverNickname said: The hard hat in this situation is the chef's kiss.
November 23, 20241 yr Maybe you should consider getting a bucket elevator like they use in grain silos.
November 23, 20241 yr Author Hoist! not too much progress. Below where I was is a shelf of rock at least 8". Started at I was hoping to bring back the big jackhammer to sell it but it was necessary. Hoist was good to lower it down. from 152" to 168" but for part of it. I can tell how rocky it is, because the last bit was generally a ratio of 1 bucket of rock to 1 bucket of dirt. But today it was probably 2:1 rock to dirt. Edited November 23, 20241 yr by CleverNickname
November 26, 20241 yr Just getting caught up. Really nice hole you got there! What Bar do you own in San Angelo? Asking because I'll be there all week.
November 27, 20241 yr On 11/23/2024 at 3:46 PM, CleverNickname said: I was hoping to bring back the big jackhammer to sell it but it was necessary. A hole diggin' man don't sell his jackhammer.
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January 1Jan 1 Author Fourth visit to the ranch over holiday break, but the other visits were a 8-man 13 year old gel blaster war, or nephew/niece/cousin recreation. This trip was about breaking in sons new 7mm08 and the hole. Last update ot was about 14' on half. A toasty 34 degrees tbis morning, but in 20 mins I shed the hoodie. Got the bottom more or less even at about 28" below the third set. So call it 14'4" deep pr so. About halfway to the fourth set. Got the smaller hammer drill working. The boy fixed it. I dunno. I reckon he is destined for the School of Mines. Total haul: 10 buckets dirt, 11 buckets gravel or small rocks; 7 buckets larger rocks. The dirt i moved over to an old brush pile out of the way. The rocks I'll dump in a ravine, and the gravel I spread on some muddy spots on the "road."
January 2Jan 2 10 hours ago, miguelito said: Are the pool noodles your air supply system? Emergency water table/aquifer penetration.
January 2Jan 2 20 hours ago, CleverNickname said: The boy fixed it. I dunno. I reckon he is destined for the School of Mines. He yearns for the mines.
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