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cdog77777blue OP t1_j9vbypd wrote

Reply to comment by biggerken in Pea Gravel Installation Prep by cdog77777blue

Ive never been a fan of mulch because of how sharp it can be.

Edit: (just having to walk on it barefoot and I kindof wanted pea gravel for my dog. If you think they both feel the same for a dog maybe Ill go mulch as Ill never really be out there barefoot myself.)

Personally I got a small trash can and a small hose and my goal is to always pick up and spray the spots where the dog goes to the bathroom. Is your only issue with pea gravel the cleanup or do you also hate how it is to walk on? Also you mentioned 4-6 inches of mulch would you say id need that much for pea gravel if I went down that route?

Double Edit: (I was thinking Id like the look of pea gravel more and was going to try and make the area look nice with a little fire pit and some potted plants. If I didnt care about the look I probably wouldnt be pushing so hard for little rocks lol)

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AlphaWizard t1_j9v5z98 wrote

Reply to Shop Ventilation by ChappyKC

I think this is generally just a bad idea. Vent straight outside if you must.

I’d look at doing a DIY filter with 2” HVAC filters and a big box fan.

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MedStudentScientist t1_j9v5iqp wrote

Reply to Is there a cheap way of making a 1” drill hole bigger (2”) in a granite wheel without taking it to a drill guy? by Wokebro369

Buy a 2" hole saw from big orange or similar.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-2-in-Diamond-Max-Hole-Saw-49-56-5645/204994417

Would go even better if you have access to a drill press and some clamps... Alternatively find one with a pilot bit and clamp the granite to a chunk of wood.

Granite is hard, I'd probably use a spray bottle to keep things wet.

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biggerken t1_j9v4w6e wrote

Reply to comment by Boredbarista in Pea Gravel Installation Prep by cdog77777blue

Having had both pea gravel and wood mulch for area where dog does it’s business, I would do wood mulch. Found it easier to cleanup, and hides the mess better if you can’t clean up regularly. The base is the same idea though. A layer of weed barrier, and then 4-6 inches of mulch worked for me. Any weeds that do come up pull pretty easy.

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