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Post by mobiltec on Mar 18, 2014 7:15:50 GMT -8
See why it's not good to talk about a cat in front of him? LOL...
Bill I've never shot at a cat either. But there have been a few times when it crossed my mind. I've also thought about doing that same thing with the 1/8 inch luan over the top under the metal skin. It would help but I don't know that it would stop a dent from happening. I think we should have a test.
"Frank... give me a 5 pound cat"..... (drops 5 pound cat on to trailer from 8 feet)
"OK Frank,,,, give me the 10 pound cat".... (drops 10 pound cat on to trailer from 8 feet)
"OK Frank, give me the 15 pound cat".... (drops 15 pound cat on to trailer from 8 feet)
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Post by bigbill on Mar 18, 2014 7:31:56 GMT -8
I'm not certain but I think this post has gotten slightly off track. It must have been the admin's fault Oh well what ever the reason at least we have fun.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Mar 18, 2014 8:48:06 GMT -8
I'm not certain but I think this post has gotten slightly off track. It must have been the admin's fault Oh well what ever the reason at least we have fun. Slightly off topic? heck it's a train wreck! Danny
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 18, 2014 11:47:02 GMT -8
I don't really see where we have gone off topic. We are talking about beefing up the framing right?
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Post by bigbill on Mar 18, 2014 13:31:14 GMT -8
Right we were discussing the use of steel studs.
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Post by mattyshorts on Mar 18, 2014 13:52:53 GMT -8
....and lead shot.
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Post by vikx on Mar 18, 2014 22:21:18 GMT -8
These posts will haunt you someday...
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Post by mattyshorts on Mar 19, 2014 14:02:48 GMT -8
All jokes aside, I do like cats...I just prefer dogs....and I do not advocate any sort of violence towards animals. Thanks,matt
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 19, 2014 14:47:38 GMT -8
I have yet to catch a dog leaping from a roof top to a trailer top. That's where we went off track was when I started talking about things that dent your roof seams. As mentioned it's not just cats. Possums and raccoons and all kinds of other critters use our trailer tops as their personal stairways also. So the best defense is a hard cover carport type thing. You can get one installed here for about $750. Small price to pay for something you put your hard earned money and blood, sweat, and tears into.
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Post by bigbill on Mar 19, 2014 15:36:01 GMT -8
Our area made them illegal after the wind tore one lose and it killed a little girl walking home from school. Even Alum storage sheds have to be fastened to a foundation same as a house with permits drawings and inspections.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on Mar 19, 2014 16:08:34 GMT -8
Our area made them illegal after the wind tore one lose and it killed a little girl walking home from school. Even Alum storage sheds have to be fastened to a foundation same as a house with permits drawings and inspections. Cat's are illegal in your area? Danny
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 19, 2014 17:10:45 GMT -8
Our area made them illegal after the wind tore one lose and it killed a little girl walking home from school. Even Alum storage sheds have to be fastened to a foundation same as a house with permits drawings and inspections. Well that's just plain ridiculous. Instead of making them illegal they should just use what is known as a hand out for contractors to go by for installation. Yes you need a good foundation to hold it to the ground in heavy winds. A two foot deep footing for each side to be bolted to works fine. Anything after that is an act of God and I don't see anyone outlawing tornadoes or hurricanes...
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Post by cowcharge on Mar 21, 2014 8:02:18 GMT -8
Did you know that when cats fall off roofs they have a better chance of surviving if they're at least 17 stories up?
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Post by mobiltec on Mar 21, 2014 8:13:28 GMT -8
Did you know that when cats fall off roofs they have a better chance of surviving if they're at least 17 stories up? Cats make great skydivers...
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