Toronto says steps will cost at least $65,000; man builds them for $550

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

WOW, that quote I posted from the official spokesperson really triggered someone didn't it?

If only I had known how close to the edge he was...
I would have posted it on page one



not if the old guy had put it up

Flossy doesn't like anybody doing anything for themselves. He probably hires somebody to fix the car every time the fuel gauge runs to E.

 

[Danbones]

wait for the robots to get here

they build great bridges for a couple million a pop

 

[mentalfloss]

Flossy doesn't like anybody doing anything for themselves. He probably hires somebody to fix the car every time the fuel gauge runs to E.

My experience is that mom n pop mechanics actually cost me more than bringing it to the dealer.


Never trust anyone who's self employed or works for a small business.

That's where most of the scam artists are (like this guy).

Believe me, I see their financials every day.

 

[JLM]

Another deceptive (post) thread by flossy
Nowhere in the article did somebody die or got hurt....
Pure bullshite thread!!

Yep, I watched it on the news a couple of nights back, the O.P. is bull shit!

 

[mentalfloss]

Oh no, an opinion that didn't match your narrow-minded, spoon-fed view of the world.

Run!

 

[White_Unifier]

My experience is that mom n pop mechanics actually cost me more than bringing it to the dealer.


Never trust anyone who's self employed or works for a small business.

That's where most of the scam artists are (like this guy).

Believe me, I see their financials every day.

As the minimum wage increases, even more will become self employed.

 

[JamesBondo]

The guy screwed up on the design

. each step extends out past the stringer, if someone stands to the extreme side, instead of the stringers preventing the step from flipping, the deck screws are the only thing preventing the step from flipping. As the stairs age, this will become a potential source of failure.

 

[Danbones]

My experience is that mom n pop mechanics actually cost me more than bringing it to the dealer.


Never trust anyone who's self employed or works for a small business.

That's where most of the scam artists are (like this guy).

Believe me, I see their financials every day.

That's why when they surveyed/tested they found all the biggies were crooked and the mom and pops were not
W5: Investigation of automotive garages | CTV News
http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/auto-repair-rip-off-1.629600
geez NOTHING you say is true, NOTHING

The guy screwed up on the design

. each step extends out past the stringer, if someone stands to the extreme side, instead of the stringers preventing the step from flipping, the deck screws are the only thing preventing the step from flipping. As the stairs age, this will become a potential source of failure.

Have you ever tried pulling out a three and half" deck screw?
(especially when in this case, it isn't in the walking area?)
Note the steel ties that were used, they are in the picture.

But again the official city guy said they were fine for the time they were needed
Which in reality was for as long as it took the EMBARRASSED city to come up with a reasonable, inexpensive alternative.

Docks and walkways we, and everyone else, have PRO built in a similar way over twenty years ago are still in fine shape on the bay, and they are often totally exposed to the weather.
Some docks are over 50 years old.

BTW that's pressure treated wood, it will outlast just about anything.
they use it for house foundations for christsakes, and just about every patio and deck in the city is made out of that, and in that style.

So there, it's mental'loss (the liebarrel embezzler who doesn't know anything about economics ) you can't trust

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

My experience is that mom n pop mechanics actually cost me more than bringing it to the dealer.


Never trust anyone who's self employed or works for a small business.

That's where most of the scam artists are (like this guy).

Believe me, I see their financials every day.

I stand corrected. You take it to the dealer every time the fuel gauge moves to E.

 

[JLM]

I stand corrected. You take it to the dealer every time the fuel gauge moves to E.

And the dealer generally costs $128 an hour compared to about $80 for a qualified mechanic (Peter's Tirecraft here in Vernon), so who is the scammer?

His job was ****ing shameful. :lol:


https://twitter.com/zchamu/status/888076067168301056


I mean, just look at this shit lol

Also, you're an idiot, Danbones.

So you are in favour of spending $64,000 + for the two - three hours required to fix it? (I don't think it's Danbones who is the idiot)


Actually maybe only 10 minutes to erect a sign - "Proceed with caution, surfaces may be rough and slippery".

 

[JamesBondo]

That's why when they surveyed/tested they found all the biggies were crooked and the mom and pops were not
W5: Investigation of automotive garages | CTV News
Auto repair rip-off | CTV Calgary News
geez NOTHING you say is true, NOTHING



Have you ever tried pulling out a three and half" deck screw?
(especially when in this case, it isn't in the walking area?)
Note the steel ties that were used, they are in the picture.

But again the official city guy said they were fine for the time they were needed
Which in reality was for as long as it took the EMBARRASSED city to come up with a reasonable, inexpensive alternative.

Docks and walkways we, and everyone else, have PRO built in a similar way over twenty years ago are still in fine shape on the bay, and they are often totally exposed to the weather.
Some docks are over 50 years old.

BTW that's pressure treated wood, it will outlast just about anything.
they use it for house foundations for christsakes, and just about every patio and deck in the city is made out of that, and in that style.

So there, it's mental'loss (the liebarrel embezzler who doesn't know anything about economics ) you can't trust

I understand and dont disagree. However, whenever you have a choice between relying on fasteners or placing the step on a supporting structure, imo, it is best to go for the later. With the later, the wood could split or one or two screws could become compromised, and the stairs would continue to function safely providing time for preventative maintenance.

 

[TenPenny]

The guy was an idiot. It's a short cut used by lazy people. Those stairs were a disgraceful joke.

 

[taxslave]

His job was ****ing shameful. :lol:


https://twitter.com/zchamu/status/888076067168301056


I mean, just look at this shit lol

Also, you're an idiot, Danbones.

I've seen worse in a Provincial park that has way more traffic.

The guy was an idiot. It's a short cut used by lazy people. Those stairs were a disgraceful joke.

No the stairs are just fine. It is the bureaucrats that wanted to squander $65000+ of taxpayer's money on a $500 set of stairs. Next you will be whining because his stairs are not wheelchair accessible.

 

[TenPenny]

No the stairs are just fine. It is the bureaucrats that wanted to squander $65000+ of taxpayer's money on a $500 set of stairs. Next you will be whining because his stairs are not wheelchair accessible.

No they aren't just fine. That's ridiculous.

 

[Danbones]

You inspect construction do you?

The whole point is the guy coerced the government into an embarrassing situation which required they solve it in a practical cost effective way.

A MASTERFUL STROKE on how its done.

BTW, the woman who broke her hand, if she sues, will get BIG BUCKs as would anyone else who fell without steps being there at all.
( note the quotes on who is liable for that, and how it comes out of TAX DOLLARS)

A perfect case of peaceful tax friendly activism.
The man should be applauded by all Canadians for showing everyone how its done.
Too bad the blind can't see, and you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him think.

 

[DaSleeper]

I stand corrected. You take it to the dealer every time the fuel gauge moves to E.

He probably brings it to the dealer when his check engine light comes on and the dealer charges him over a hundred bucks just to tighten his gasoline fill cap...:lol:

 

[TenPenny]

You inspect construction do you?

The whole point is the guy coerced the government into an embarrassing situation which required they solve it in a practical cost effective way.

A MASTERFUL STROKE on how its done.

BTW, the woman who broke her hand, if she sues, will get BIG BUCKs as would anyone else who fell without steps being there at all.
( note the quotes on who is liable for that, and how it comes out of TAX DOLLARS)

A perfect case of peaceful tax friendly activism.
The man should be applauded by all Canadians for showing everyone how its done.
Too bad the blind can't see, and you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him think.

So, she can win a big settlement because she was using an unofficial shortcut instead of the actual path, but some yahoo who builds a piece of crap set of stairs is no longer responsible because you think they look okay?

 

[mentalfloss]

So, she can win a big settlement because she was using an unofficial shortcut instead of the actual path, but some yahoo who builds a piece of crap set of stairs is no longer responsible because you think they look okay?

You can't fix stupid.

 

[petros]

The city is still liable not the old guy.

 

[TenPenny]

The city is still liable not the old guy.

The old guy would be partly liable, because he built them.