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#11
General Woodworking / Re: Watcha Makin'?
Last post by Wlmedley - Today at 04:32:05 PMWe took the well curb to its permanent home today.Went pretty good.Loaded on my friends dump trailer with a cable and snatch blocks and he unloaded it with a large tractor with forks.On price I told him I had about $450 invested in lumber and fasteners and I thought $600 would be fair as I sort of enjoyed building it.He said he was thinking $750 and I feel that was a little better so we both came away happy.
#12
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by WhitePineJunky - Today at 04:21:35 PMNo real rain for like 3-4 weeks! Deja vu!
#13
General Board / Re: Having to Buy Tires.
Last post by Ljohnsaw - Today at 04:15:40 PMI've been going to America's Tire for probably 30 years or so. When buying just two, they always put them on the front. Their reasoning is you do 90% of your braking on the front and you steer with the front so you need your best tires up front.
I generally get a set of 4 and put the best old one on the spare. If you only buy 4 and rotate just those, you never get the rated milage.
I generally get a set of 4 and put the best old one on the spare. If you only buy 4 and rotate just those, you never get the rated milage.
#14
Timber Framing/Log construction / Thank You!
Last post by brownd - Today at 03:49:24 PMThis is my first post on the forum, but I have been relying on it for months now to answer questions I've had when planning and building my first ever timber frame. I raised the frame last weekend. I just wanted to say thank you all who take the time to share your experiences and insights with all of us. Perhaps now that I've had some experiences of my own, I can begin to contribute to the forum.
The frame is planed white pine. All joinery accomplished with Millers Falls boring machine and hand saw. Oak pegs were purchased. The timbers have two coats of Heritage Natural Finishes exterior oil.
The structure is a free standing 14' x 20' shed roof pavilion that rests on four 24"-diameter concrete piers below the surface of a composite deck. Cutting it was an absolute joy. I started in early April and worked on it when I had time between my real job and family things. I used square rule on most of it, but had to snap lines on a few timbers that weren't square or straight enough.
Assembling and raising it was also an absolute joy. I rented a material lift to raise the bents and then had a couple extra hands available to make the work go a little quicker. The frame was all together in about 8 hours. The roof goes on this Memorial Day weekend, weather permitting.
The frame is planed white pine. All joinery accomplished with Millers Falls boring machine and hand saw. Oak pegs were purchased. The timbers have two coats of Heritage Natural Finishes exterior oil.
The structure is a free standing 14' x 20' shed roof pavilion that rests on four 24"-diameter concrete piers below the surface of a composite deck. Cutting it was an absolute joy. I started in early April and worked on it when I had time between my real job and family things. I used square rule on most of it, but had to snap lines on a few timbers that weren't square or straight enough.
Assembling and raising it was also an absolute joy. I rented a material lift to raise the bents and then had a couple extra hands available to make the work go a little quicker. The frame was all together in about 8 hours. The roof goes on this Memorial Day weekend, weather permitting.
#15
General Board / Re: It's a Go! 2024 FF Pigroa...
Last post by Jeff - Today at 03:32:48 PMThe current list says 37, add Harold and Sandi for 39?
#16
General Board / Re: Having to Buy Tires.
Last post by SawyerTed - Today at 03:11:02 PMI don't disagree on the general rule on replacing two tires.
In this case, I probably neglected the rotation but not enough to void the tread life warranty. My plan is to wear the back ones down some and see if the warranty holds up again.
If they wear as quick as the other two, it won't be long. At around $350 each mounted and balanced, I need my pocketbook full of sawbucks if the warranty doesn't .
I've noticed that the last physical half of usable tread doesn't last as long as the first half if measured in mileage. Tanks of gas work the same way for some reason.
In this case, I probably neglected the rotation but not enough to void the tread life warranty. My plan is to wear the back ones down some and see if the warranty holds up again.
If they wear as quick as the other two, it won't be long. At around $350 each mounted and balanced, I need my pocketbook full of sawbucks if the warranty doesn't .
I've noticed that the last physical half of usable tread doesn't last as long as the first half if measured in mileage. Tanks of gas work the same way for some reason.
#17
General Board / Re: Porch Decking & Overloaded...
Last post by Magicman - Today at 02:47:00 PMAnother page in this ongoing deck/porch saga. Yesterday the two trees that are destined to become my railing came down.
My tree service guy uses an "Easy Lift" which will reach an incredibly 87' and will maneuver into tight spots and also can be used when the ground is quite wet as mine is.
Here it is set up and ready for action. The trunks of the two trees to be removed can be seen in the background immediately above the bucket. They are both on the far side of the woodshed.
He has now removed the lower limbs and is working his way up the nearest tree. As you can see both trees leaned heavily over my shop and wood shed.
Just moving along and removing limbs as he gets to them.
This was a fun experience watching him work.
Taking the limbs out of the top of the near tree. He is almost at his max reach of 87' here.
Lowering a limb with his hydraulically controlled winch.
The limbs are all on the ground and he is placing bull lines in both trees.
The bull line is tightened on the near tree.
That first tree is on the ground so it is on to the second tree.
Success. Both trees are down and the Pine tree that was not even visible in the first pictures is now the only thing standing.
As a side note, the Cherrybark Oak that I was counting on to provide most of my railing lumber was hollow and no good. Thankfully the Post Oak is solid, but it will have to dry out before I can either skid it out or take the sawmill to it. The porch railing will have to wait a bit more.
My tree service guy uses an "Easy Lift" which will reach an incredibly 87' and will maneuver into tight spots and also can be used when the ground is quite wet as mine is.
Here it is set up and ready for action. The trunks of the two trees to be removed can be seen in the background immediately above the bucket. They are both on the far side of the woodshed.
He has now removed the lower limbs and is working his way up the nearest tree. As you can see both trees leaned heavily over my shop and wood shed.
Just moving along and removing limbs as he gets to them.
This was a fun experience watching him work.
Taking the limbs out of the top of the near tree. He is almost at his max reach of 87' here.
Lowering a limb with his hydraulically controlled winch.
The limbs are all on the ground and he is placing bull lines in both trees.
The bull line is tightened on the near tree.
That first tree is on the ground so it is on to the second tree.
Success. Both trees are down and the Pine tree that was not even visible in the first pictures is now the only thing standing.
As a side note, the Cherrybark Oak that I was counting on to provide most of my railing lumber was hollow and no good. Thankfully the Post Oak is solid, but it will have to dry out before I can either skid it out or take the sawmill to it. The porch railing will have to wait a bit more.
#18
The Outdoor Board / Re: BIRDS
Last post by WhitePineJunky - Today at 02:18:40 PMQuote from: SwampDonkey on Today at 02:14:39 PMI've not noticed any that similar myself. Have you listened to the sounds files on All About Birds?Il find the particular sound later. Either way really glad to have the swallows around this year!
#19
The Outdoor Board / Re: BIRDS
Last post by SwampDonkey - Today at 02:14:39 PMI've not noticed any that similar myself. Have you listened to the sounds files on All About Birds?
#20
General Woodworking / Re: Still making benches
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 02:05:55 PMWell, I know Howard doesn't "do" epoxy, so it must be gorilla glue?
