Grumpy old men

[WDH]

Very inspiring. 

[trapper]

wish I knew of a group locally

[Magicman]

Maybe you can be the one to form a group. ??    

[Bruno of NH]

Thank you for helping him🖒

[petefrom bearswamp]

Kudos from the swamp on your good, no GREAT deed

[scgargoyle]

I'd never seen this thread before, but it's great stuff. I belong to a similar group at our church. Our main focus is gathering, cutting, splitting, and delivering firewood for folks around here that can't do for themselves. We've also built a number of handicapped ramps for folks that find themselves in a bad situation. I'm gonna look into acquiring and fixing up electric wheelchairs.

It's funny how things work out. I bought a used concrete mixer for some projects around here, and less than a week after I bought it, an elderly gentleman was bringing his wife home from the hospital- in a wheelchair. I volunteered my new-to-me mixer, and we had a nice ramp formed and poured in no time.

I believe in sharing the gifts that you have. I don't have much money, but I have the tools and skills to build DanG near anything.

[gspren]

This might be a good place to ask if anyone can locate a pair of front wheels for a wheelchair that belongs to the local VFW. 8"D, 2 3/8" hub, 7/16 axel. The VFW loans these to members and gets them as donations, if one gets unusable it goes in the dumpster. I told them not to toss this one yet as it looks good other than a broken front wheel and I am trying to find a pair reasonable, I'd gladly pay shipping.

[pineywoods]

Dont throw them in the dumpster....If not repairable, scrap out for parts. There's all manner of parts available on ebay, even some parts dealers. It's almost unbelievable what a difference a power chair can make in the quality of life. I gave away 7  so far this year. VFW and DAV are good to work with. .gspren, pm me the make and model, I may have what you need. If not, probably can give you a link. Most front wheels aren't quite that big.

[dean herring]

Merry Christmas to all. As we celebrate and honor the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
May God bless you all
Dean and Donna Herring 
3D Lumber 

[gspren]

Dont throw them in the dumpster....If not repairable, scrap out for parts. There's all manner of parts available on ebay, even some parts dealers. It's almost unbelievable what a difference a power chair can make in the quality of life. I gave away 7  so far this year. VFW and DAV are good to work with. .gspren, pm me the make and model, I may have what you need. If not, probably can give you a link. Most front wheels aren't quite that big.

Piney, It's not a power chair, just a conventional wheelchair. The front wheels have a plastic spoke hub that's broke otherwise a nice looking wheelchair. Only one wheel is broke but I'd like to replace both. Often the chairs like this are used by Veterans or their families short term for appointments and such while recuperating from injuries, surgeries, etc.

[pineywoods]

Grumpys been mostly in self-imposed lockdown for a while, but just couldn't walk away from this one. Neighbor (veteran) with a badly messed up back and both legs in bad shape. Barely gets around with a walker. After seeing him trying to navigate the steps in the attached pic, lockdown or not, we had to do something. Obtained a handicap scooter, but that called for a ramp. Couple of problems. The drop from porch to ground (nearly 4 feet) required a ramp nearly 30 feet long. Enough pressure treated lumber to build that put the cost WAY out of reason. Just at the right time, another grumpy drives up to my mill with 8 18ft 22 inch white oak logs, compliments of hurricane Laura.
One log yielded enough 2X8 stringers, 1X12 deck boards and misc 2x4 and 1x2. One post oak log provided the 4X4 support posts. Volunteer help was a little skimpy due to covid concerns, but the attached pic shows the finished product.



 

[Walnut Beast]

That's pretty awesome. Great job 👍

[doc henderson]

very nice, class A work and very generous.

[Larry]

I salute you Piney, excellent work! 8) 8) 8)

[Magicman]

Very Nice!!  Thank You for being Grumpy. 

[Corley5]

Well Done  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

[chet]

Piney you are my hero!  smiley_clapping

[Ron Scott]

Well done! 

[hacknchop]

smiley_clapping   setting a great example thank you!!!

[Roxie]

You continue to amaze me. That's a beautiful job and I am moved to tears at your kindness. God bless you Piney. 

[WDH]

Wow, that makes my day!

[Sixacresand]

When Grumpys grumble, things get done.  All Grumpys should have ramps whether they need them now or not.

[51cub]

Very nice! Well done to all!

[Dakota]

That's going to make his life a lot easier.  Great job and gesture.

[mike_belben]

Good on ya piney.  Beautiful work.  


Yesterday took my wife n kids out to cracker barrel for her birthday.  I asked her what she wants for a present.  She says "i want us to pay for that veterans meal."  


Waitress helped us do it anonymously. Nice feeling.. Good thing for the kids to witness.