5/17/2012 6:05:10 AM
Topic:
Advice for a chattering Clarke Floorcrafter
A and S
Posts: 2
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Hey Horizon Hardwood,
90% of the time waves are a direct result of bad wheel of dirty wheels like TDMAC said , I have a Bona prosand, and the pivot shaft on between the wheel truck and chassis needed a lubing. But the floor crafter has bearings on each side of the pivot shaft . But I would start at the wheels usually the rear wheels .
Hope I shed some light for you, Oh and your wheels are polyurethane so never leave your machine on the wheels . I put my floorcrafter on the transport truck when I take breaks , they have never touched anything but wood .
Jason from
A and S Hardwood Flooring, CO.
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5/16/2012 11:38:24 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
Ray Darrah
Posts: 6
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I know this will cause an argument, but here goes:
There is no need to lift the floor or base to determine excessive deflection or lack of expansion space if proper investigative techniques are used. Inspectors cannot perform destructive testing so we do know how to make these determinations without lifting the floor and removing the base. Attend an investigative procedure course to learn how to perform these indicative field tests.
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5/16/2012 10:06:15 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
Ken Ballin
Posts: 116
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Just another knucklehead passing the buck. Didn't you know it's always the installers fault?
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5/16/2012 10:04:01 PM
Topic:
Advice for a chattering Clarke Floorcrafter
horizonhardwood
Posts: 1
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My Floorcrafter does the same thing, it leaves waves I have done the same as Kim and it still leaves waves.
I have talked to Clarke Rep. and he has no fix, he said to replace yolk shaft. I have talked to lot of mechanics
and they say its the machine and to buy a hummel, unfortunately money not there to replace machine.
Very Frustrating! any advice to fix problem would be welcolme. Clark not much help
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5/16/2012 8:50:43 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
grooving
Posts: 483
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@ Ken, well, I find it hard to bel;ieve the inspector can tell if the installer left enough or not enough expansion space at installation. How do they do that I wonder? Course anyone can say "Not enough expansion". But why? Most of those inspector yahoos cannot tell you why.
@ thelonecajun, thats the avenue I an gearing up towards. Finding out the reason why and fixing it for the enduser. Not just going out and telling them, sorry, not a manufacturing issue. Although I started doing that again too. But I am very careful about where I place blame.
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5/16/2012 8:06:55 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
Ken Ballin
Posts: 116
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I just did a site inspection today for a claim that got denied for too much deflection and not enough expansion. The floor was still down so how in the world did he check deflection? The homeowner also showed me where he supposedly checked the expansion gap and the quarter round was still nailed perfectly without any extra nail holes or any sign of being disturbed, Soooo...?
at all.
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5/16/2012 6:14:45 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
thelonecajun
Posts: 3
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One thing that I would coment on indepedent inspectors is the they are not independent. They work for whomever pays them, unless it is court ordered. Yes most of the inspectors I have met and seen, all they know how to do is to deny claims. I have gone on many hight profile claims, my job was not to put the blame, but to find out what what happening and fix it. Believe it or not, about 80 % of claims are installer related, about 19 are consumer abuse, and about 1 % is manufacturing issues, of course this depend on different manufacturs. I have testified in court several times and you better know what your talking about. I have trained thousands of installers, I have also help write the manufacture that I use to work for instructions, I don't install that much any more, but I still read and keep up on the lates instructions.Kim Wahlgren wrote:
We had someone ask this question today. Any input?
Given the horror stories about some wood flooring inspections, what are the most important steps to take on the job site to CYA?
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5/16/2012 2:03:23 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 112
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I have to be careful.
There are some legal issues that are currently be violated by some mandated inspection practices.
I suggest, caution.
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5/15/2012 10:09:35 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
grooving
Posts: 483
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Ken Ballin wrote:
You read my mind grooving. Just because someone has done something for a hundred years does not mean you should still do it that way. NWFA guidelines are the best CYA you can get.
That and I was specifically speaking about digital pics of field tests, with time date stamp, writing on subfloor with site info and some pics with recognizable background pertaining to the site. Some times I have probably 30 or more photos of prep, field tests etc etc. These days you can save tons of info for years on a computer should some imbecile inspector tries to gun you down.
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5/15/2012 5:17:29 PM
Topic:
Advice for a chattering Clarke Floorcrafter
A and S
Posts: 2
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Hello Kim,
Just wondering what year your floor crafter is ? Because pre 2005 manufactured with out the felt rings on the inside of the drum on the pulley side. They prevent dust to enter the drum . So if they are not present that would explain why, after you get it back from the shop you you can do 3 to 8 jobs and get chatter again. Food for thought for ya ,,,,,A and S Hardwood Flooring, CO.
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5/15/2012 2:59:09 PM
Topic:
carrying case for bostitch MIIIFN
Ken Ballin
Posts: 116
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wow, youre right. I only found it for the manual nailer and who really wants arms that look like Popeye anyway?
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5/15/2012 2:55:27 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
Ken Ballin
Posts: 116
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You read my mind grooving. Just because someone has done something for a hundred years does not mean you should still do it that way. NWFA guidelines are the best CYA you can get.
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5/14/2012 10:32:38 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
grooving
Posts: 483
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Follow the guidelines, moisture testing - wood substrate and concrete, learn how to properly document everything.
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5/14/2012 7:47:09 PM
Topic:
carrying case for bostitch MIIIFN
jrb
Posts: 2
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thanks tdmac, ken B I tried google no luck
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5/14/2012 3:35:36 PM
Topic:
CYA for Inspections
Kim Wahlgren
Administrator
Posts: 88
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We had someone ask this question today. Any input?
Given the horror stories about some wood flooring inspections, what are the most important steps to take on the job site to CYA?
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5/13/2012 10:54:49 PM
Topic:
carrying case for bostitch MIIIFN
TDMAC
Posts: 528
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No, so I converted a Ryobi Plastic Case for mine, Gut out the insides of an plastic case and my MIII fits great. Stanley knife did wonders!
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5/13/2012 10:11:40 PM
Topic:
carrying case for bostitch MIIIFN
Ken Ballin
Posts: 116
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Google it
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5/13/2012 9:01:24 PM
Topic:
carrying case for bostitch MIIIFN
jrb
Posts: 2
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Does anyone know where I can purchase a case or nylon carrying bag for a bostitch MIIIFN?
edited by jrb on 5/13/2012
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5/13/2012 3:11:18 PM
Topic:
Spring Class
Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 112
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Mr. Cort, who works with Delmhorst Meters, is bringing a brand new meter kit, a $500.00 value, to the class to be given away in a drawing by him.
A $500.00 value! Thanks Mr. Cort!
And Thanks to Delmhorst meters. This is the second time they have given a meter to be given away in the class. Their support to us, and all wood professionals, is great!
lee
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5/12/2012 5:58:40 PM
Topic:
Checks in engineered wood floors
grooving
Posts: 483
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Well you sure showed me what a professional report should look like Mr. Tucker. Thats the kind that go on paper or document but heck, won't work in that little box over on the brokers website. Looks so professional. Thanks
Now, you picking on Avi's plywood up there with them arrows.
Is that really a shaving from walnut? I think it is some weird kinda jerky. myself.
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