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survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 18, 2010 - 01:40pm PT
Doesn't matter what it is.
A house?
A cabin?
A boat?
A flower box?
A model airplane?
I don't care, as long as you're creating something.
Or maybe even doing a maintenance project?


I can't compete with people like Cragman and his log cabin, but what the heck...


Adobe anyone?

Fresh adobes in the form.




Adobe bricks curing in the sun.





It's harder than it looks, trust me.

tuolumne_tradster

Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
Jun 18, 2010 - 02:18pm PT
The project: remodel a 45 year old cabin in the redwoods

The Project Manager - my lovely wife displaying IKEA kitchen cabinets

I'm good at demolishing stuff...

Laminate floor in the kitchen/living room

Guillermo Ortiz - master tile craftsman

New tile in the master bathroom
Moof

Big Wall climber
A cube at my soul sucking job in Oregon
Jun 18, 2010 - 02:20pm PT
No pics, but:

1. Retaining wall to level out an area for a garden.
2. Building a double portaledge from scratch (found some stainless steel marine grade elbows to solve the lack of machine shop issue).
3. 6 more fence posts are rotted off and are on the docket for replacing.

Very unexciting.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jun 18, 2010 - 02:47pm PT
hey there say, survival... are you still on line...

i was just sending the gift.... hope it will still get there in time...
she is still there, right?

thanks... if i dont hear from you, in just a few minutes...
i am off to go mail it anyway, being that the grandkids will be
over here tomorrow, and i will be building:

too much "kid to kid relationships", for a fun time...
oh my....

(they get along pretty well with each other, though... just got to
stay on top of it all and keep a good scout-eye open, is all...)

;)
MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jun 18, 2010 - 02:57pm PT


neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jun 18, 2010 - 03:01pm PT
hey there say, tuolumne_tradster... say, a ways back, my other brother, walter, redid an old cabin, too.... somewhere near felton, or so... 'tons' of work, but well worth it... they love it now...

also, course, ol' chappy (mark) is busy buiding now, in yosemite...
and my other brother matt, most likely had to fix up his woods-cabin, too..

hmmm, now there IS another brother, living in the woods area, but his place is rented so he can't do much to it...

seems "cabins" are just in our bloodline...
oh my... sure hope i get one someday... :))

had a home in texas, but lost it, from divorce... :(

now i rent in michigan, so i REALLY LOVE to see the
home-fixits and building stuff...

oh my, once again, it must be in our bloodline, hee hee,
as, my mom's dad was a carpenter, and from the "old country",
as they say.... lived in his own woods, too, and made his own
little pond...

he sure left us some sweet goodness in our ol' spirit...


well, god bless the work of your hands, all...
i am off to the store to mail an entirely
different kind of building project...

(one that an ol' kitty cat, nearly wanted to pull apart, oh my!)
*but i had my ol' "scout eye" aimed on him, for sure...

:)
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2010 - 03:07pm PT
Hi neebz!

Yes, she's still there. The address is in that other thread.
Room is 3RO3.

I've seen Chappy's work at his home. That boy's got some skills!

Great stuff everyone!
I knew someone like TT would show up with the big guns right away!

Mr E's is more my speed.

I knew there were some cool projects going down.
tooth

Trad climber
The Best Place On Earth
Jun 18, 2010 - 03:39pm PT
I'll get pics up if I have time - I'm renovating my office, adding a new panoramic x-ray/consult room, it's looking great!
BeeHay

Trad climber
San Diego CA
Jun 18, 2010 - 04:18pm PT
Put any rebar in those adobes?
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2010 - 04:52pm PT
Put any rebar in those adobes?


HA! Yeah, it's called straw....

Whatcha buildin' there Beehay?
tuolumne_tradster

Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
Jun 18, 2010 - 05:21pm PT
I'm better with tools of destruction than construction. I'm fortunate to have a generous neighbor who is also a contractor. Without his help, I wouldn't have taken on a project like this.

vic
cragnshag

Social climber
san joser
Jun 18, 2010 - 05:30pm PT
MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jun 18, 2010 - 06:24pm PT
Today

axlgrease

Mountain climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Jun 18, 2010 - 07:17pm PT
Just finished a retaining wall project...
(Who needs a gym when there's dirt to move!)


My wife and I also got into beekeeping this year, so we built our hives (from parts):

Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Jun 18, 2010 - 07:35pm PT
Bad timing for me to contribute to this thread. Picture-wise, that is...

I just finished redoing all wooden parts on our canoe, then made a base/stand for an antique lap desk; the base was made of mahogany and dyed to match the original. For the same client, I made a flame finial for an antique European table.

I also just finished an entire kitchen, although it was painted poplar and birch; yechhh!

I am off to Acadia for a week starting tomorrow, and then I will start an Art Nouveau curio cabinet. I am very excited about that!
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2010 - 07:56pm PT
Edge, take a lot of pictures out there!
Man, we loved it there.

Have you climbed the beehive? Very cool.

There are some great trails and little ponds for skinny dipping in those mts when its hot!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 18, 2010 - 07:58pm PT
Watched a friend build this dingy in New Zealand using the stitch technique, a cardboard model he built as a "template" and in the short time of 6 working days. Kiwis are excellent at jury rigging anything.


okay,whatever

Trad climber
Charlottesville, VA
Jun 18, 2010 - 08:08pm PT
A raised vegetable garden bed... several more still to be built.
Captain...or Skully

Social climber
Seriously, Man, I didn't know she was Your sister.
Jun 18, 2010 - 08:11pm PT
Your friend does Good Work, Guido.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 18, 2010 - 08:16pm PT
Survival,
You're fully into that New Mexico lifestyle! And they wonder why the
Anasazi died off. They worked themselves to death with that mondo heavy adobe!
If they'd waited they coulda just gone down to Homie Dopie for cheap labor.

Re-doin' the b-room:


The trouble is that when ya only got one bathroom it means=


I'm happy to report the Green Death is gone.
Just finishing up the woodwork...

(You can see the old painted med cab and window trim in first pic)

Gluing the casing to the jamb as the casing is pre-stained and
has 6 coats of varnish (front and back) to protect it from the shower.




Kalimon

Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
Jun 18, 2010 - 08:28pm PT
Nice work Reilly!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 18, 2010 - 08:32pm PT
Rancho Bizarro West-just finished deck and outdoor shower for our little hideaway in the Santa Cruz Mnts. Luxury to have running hot water, flushing head and all that deck to play on. Can't get too spoiled.


survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2010 - 08:42pm PT
Wow, killer stuff showing up here.

I knew all you people would have some interesting projects going on!

Reilly, nice work pal. Yes, I'm fully into the New Mexico thing. I go into immersion programs no matter where I am. But it will be awhile before I can actually start on my wall I want to build. I have a lot of mud to stir first!!

Guido, awesome hideout bro! Does that cover for all non-boat time?
Kalimon

Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
Jun 18, 2010 - 08:45pm PT
This is a four unit town home project that I managed and supervised in Telluride, CO.

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jun 18, 2010 - 09:02pm PT
You guys are all great - I love this aspect of ST.
d-know

Trad climber
electric lady land
Jun 18, 2010 - 09:05pm PT
90ft tall
gondola towers.









Kalimon

Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
Jun 18, 2010 - 09:07pm PT
Telluride in the big winter of 2007-2008.


Excavation. No basement, crawlspace only.


Foundation fun!


Framing even more fun!!


Exterior finish . . .


Almost there on the outside!


The interior is another story.
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 18, 2010 - 09:11pm PT
Great series Kalimon!



Wow, look at how far we've progressed already.









I am such a sorry caveman..........

telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Jun 18, 2010 - 09:54pm PT


Nordic Ski Waxing Jig, made out of reclaimed redwood
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Jun 18, 2010 - 10:08pm PT
Not complicated at all, but I just finished my bouldering wall in my garage (w/my friend, Corey, trying it out):

MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jun 18, 2010 - 10:20pm PT
Just finished this a week or so ago - finishing the trim on our new teardrop trailer, and modifying the hitch:


telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Jun 18, 2010 - 10:21pm PT





An intricate notch for a simple structure
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Jun 18, 2010 - 10:28pm PT
I've been slow so I'm dragging out all of the really F-ed up antiques I've got that would usually be too much trouble to deal with and salvaging what I can.

Right now I'm taking six of these broken,filthy, mangled 1850's weird-shaped things:




Dismantle, rape and pillage the non-demolished portions, clean them up and Frankenstein all the good parts into one decent rectangular window that can be framed and sold.

Laying out the new design- not cleaned or assembled yet.




telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Jun 18, 2010 - 10:31pm PT

Whitefish... we're neighbors!
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jun 18, 2010 - 11:09pm PT
o'more of those twisty branches from the lovers leap gateway pines.

one suspended addition.

poise,

and a wayward image.
the museum

Trad climber
Rapid City
Jun 18, 2010 - 11:26pm PT
We added an entry addition since September. It's all finished except for filling the nail holes in the trim. We finished the sod last weekend. Now it's time to go climb something! :D



Kalimon

Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
Jun 19, 2010 - 12:22am PT
Nice work you all!!

Is that a Trex deck Norwegian? Looks like what we used on our place.

Thanks Survival, hope your mom is doing well.
WBraun

climber
Jun 19, 2010 - 01:42am PT
I can't build anything.

All those other guys told me there's no intelligent design.

I gathered all the materials together but nothing happened.

All the materials are still laying there ......
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2010 - 03:17am PT
I know the feeling......
Chalk Martin

Mountain climber
CA
Jun 19, 2010 - 12:01pm PT

Great work everone
This is the start of my tear drop trailer.
the sides are now cut and being sanded.
It is named Camp Four.
yedi

Trad climber
Stanwood,wa
Jun 19, 2010 - 12:07pm PT
Building a 1964 Jawa motocrosser to compete in AHRMA[photoid=160900]
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Jun 19, 2010 - 12:23pm PT
my stuff links here. the fates decided i had to be a carpenter and i finally decided to stop fighting it. beware of what runs in the family.

http://www.bird-bilt.com/

my carpentry is the only photogenic thing about me. it actually looks better in pictures than it does in real life.

survival, have you climbed in the organs?
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Jun 19, 2010 - 12:59pm PT
I love this thread!

Most of my spare timer not spent climbing is spent building something or remodeling. Yes I am a bit terrified of power tools, the sort with sharp stuff spinning at thousands of RPM, but that just means I am very very careful when I use them. So far, no injury worse than the occasional whacked finger with the hammer. (I did cut off my toe once when matting a piece of artwork but that doesn't count as building or construction, does it?)

My sister has a 70's era condo and whenever I visit there, there is some project. It's amazing the wierd things people will do to a house, that you find when you remodel. Most of my work there has involved very tedious stripping of layers of hideous wallpaper and tons of wall prep and painting work. Replacing crappy old moulding is always satisfying. The most recent project, a few weeks ago, involved finally stripping out the 35 year old carpet from her bedroom, and rebuilding one of the walls which was almost 1/2 inch out from the electric outlets. Turns out the former owner had put some hideous 1/4 inch faux wood paneling on that wall, which he then covered over at some point with not one, but two layers of different plasticized contact paper, which was finally overpainted. It was very satisfying to gut that and turn it back into a normal wall with electrical outlets you could actually use.

Sorry, no photos!
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2010 - 01:05pm PT
Tony, that is some great stuff!

Do you like that Chinese Elm? There's a bazillion of them here. I've never used any.

Yes, I've climbed in the Organs, but only once so far. Only been back in NM a couple years.

eKat, I will definitely post updates on my project, but I think it will be slow going. So many other things to do here at Casa de Survival....
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Jun 19, 2010 - 03:48pm PT
thanks again, eKat, but i'm getting even with you on the reflections thread.

phylp, sounds like you love your sister way beyond the call of duty.

yea, survival, that chinese elm was a discovery. i have to thank a windstorm that knocked a branch off. if you've got some fresh deadwood, i'd be happy to tell you how i dealt with it.

i heard that the american elm is one of the most expensive hardwoods. its chinese relative has this wonderful luster. i hate to put any varnish on it, because it isn't quite so pretty as when it's just freshly sanded.

the organs is where i got into rockclimbing--27 peaks of red granite and 1 of white. most of it is trad and requires at least an hour's approach. i befriended dick ingraham, the fellow who developed the whole range--a great mentor.
Ricardo Cabeza

climber
All Over.
Jun 19, 2010 - 04:04pm PT
No pics yet, but I just finished swapping three doors, replacing all the soffit, fascia, and corner boards, as well as building a 500sf deck.

Good fun, it being my first job as a GC. Now I'm for some reason looking at being booked out for the summer and early fall!

Someone asked about Trex. I've been to the plant in Fallon. I worked building only decks for four years.

If anyone has any questions I'd be happy to help.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 19, 2010 - 04:10pm PT
Set the mesquite countertop for the vanity today but had to
test fly it first. Cosmic was available for a spotter/wingman...

Josh Nash

Social climber
riverbank ca
Jun 19, 2010 - 04:47pm PT

I built my kids a play house that never got played in and the same kids got chicks for easter so I turned it into a chicken pen.....
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 19, 2010 - 07:23pm PT
Sorry, not building, but still creating.

Just finished a flagstone carving.

Glove for scale...










Edit: is it just my imagination or is the front page of ST slowing down a lot lately? More climbing, less posting I guess...
Wonder

climber
WA
Jun 19, 2010 - 08:41pm PT
Ok Kat, i'll get right on it... slowly...slowly
Wonder

climber
WA
Jun 19, 2010 - 08:53pm PT
I was working on my drink in Waikiki


but now I back & we are building a new pocket and bank @ the park. I need to take some new photos. Soon come.
Peter Haan

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Jun 19, 2010 - 09:17pm PT
This was a pole house we built back in 1978, 32 years ago. It was nearly 3,000 sq feet. It was for an English Silicon Valley executive who was also quite an impressive photographer and who along with his wife had done a great deal of bluewater sailing, living on their gaff-headed yacht for years before they settled down on land. They were friends of Joe McKeown actually; that is how I met them. Interestingly, my main co-worker on this project was Russ McLean with whom I did actually quite a lot of building over the years in different periods of our respective lives. This project was particularly tough for a variety of reasons. We had started in Fall and that winter was particularly wet; access to the site was at times only possible by glissading down the all-too-steep driveway which was at that point only heavy clay. The inexperienced but exuberant designer friend of mind had set the truss plan to require really precise line-up of the pole tops which after 40 feet was somewhat bitchy and of course they varied greatly in diameter at that! And the trusses had to built in the air.







Here is a recent project--- 2008/9. The scope involved the entire interior of a smaller 1950‘s house in Palo Alto as well as an extensive trellis structure outside. The home had not seen any work for more than 50 years...ugh. The client felt he needed to remain living in the house the whole period of construction though this meant incredible cost to him, keeping the work elements small enough the home still worked all the time. Anyway rough photos shot without any staging or primping. We were working with a Bougainvillea pallette also. It was really a wonderful home in the end.

















Captain...or Skully

Social climber
Aw, Pshaw, you wouldn't even understand....
Jun 19, 2010 - 10:17pm PT
Whole lotta craftsmanship, there, Peter.
Whoa.
yedi

Trad climber
Stanwood,wa
Jun 19, 2010 - 11:25pm PT
This is a 1966 CZ 250 twinpipe I built from a basket case a few years ago. won the AHRMA National in Chehalis Wa. on it a few years back.
MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jun 19, 2010 - 11:49pm PT
Cool to see what people do - thanks!

Modified a GriGri today for Skip to solo slabs during her bicep surgery recovery.
I drilled the hole so it came out in the middle of the plastic casing, though:

http://ulrichprinz.de/alpin/equipment/selfmade/grigri-soloist-beckwith/index.html
Todd Gordon

Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
Jun 21, 2010 - 09:14pm PT

Captain...or Skully

Social climber
Aw, Pshaw, you wouldn't even understand....
Jun 21, 2010 - 09:17pm PT
Uh oh, Todd.
Maybe dealin' with snakes & ghosts was easier?
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Jun 21, 2010 - 11:50pm PT
A 9300 SQUARE FOOT LOG HOME, built by Yellowstone Log Homes and Thor, windows cut by Thor! It is near Canon City, CO.



Thor
MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jun 22, 2010 - 12:14am PT
Nice Thor!

I did some trim work for Yukon/Alaska Log Homes when I lived in Juneau. The sliding joints are pretty cool.

Those guys that cut the channels for the interior walls with chainsaws amazed me.
They did it all day, and perfectly - I tried it once, and was gassed after 10 minutes!

Erik
Peter Haan

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Jun 22, 2010 - 09:01am PT
Our very own David Wilson---builder and architect--- has been busy over the last 20 years or so, Pilgrims. Today in the Chronicle, one of his many interesting projects showed up; it's in Stinson Beach. He also built Galen Rowell's house in the Oakland Hills, btw.


http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/c/a/2010/06/20/HOMK1DO9EO.DTL&object=%2Fc%2Fpictures%2F2010%2F06%2F14%2Fho-locavore20_PH_0501812851.jpg
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 22, 2010 - 09:31am PT
Good stuff above Peter!

And Thor, whoa, swing your mighty hammer!
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Jun 22, 2010 - 09:54am PT
Hey Survival- those are some wide thin'Dobes !? I made a more "brick' size 6x10x4 so i could lift them ! I'll get some pix of our cordwood/strawbale/ timber place that is almost done.
Adobe floors are WAY to much work but cool
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Jun 22, 2010 - 01:04pm PT
I guess since I still have some items to complete, I'll say I'm still building a boat, though this will be it's 4th season on the water, and I'll likely still not be done building it.

I'd thought I was making good progress, getting to this state the first winter (I underestimated the amount of work and $ to complete it)

Cuddy cabin in place.

Structurally done and primed

Maiden voyage
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 22, 2010 - 01:15pm PT
Sweet number Paul!

Slabbo, mine are 10 x 14 x 4.
I swiped the measurements out of a Corrales history book. Should be a beefy wall when I'm done.
WBraun

climber
Jun 22, 2010 - 01:18pm PT
See .....

It takes intelligence to build all these awesome projects in this thread.

keep em coming ....
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Jun 22, 2010 - 01:32pm PT
Last summer I had to reroof the place, while I was at it I added a dog house dormer to turn a big closet upstairs into a 1/2 bath and still sizable closet.





I am working up a vanity and have a few interior trim things to finish then the project is more or less completed.



Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jun 22, 2010 - 01:32pm PT
we all need a place to lay our head when time winks.
ontheedgeandscaredtodeath

Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
Jun 22, 2010 - 01:47pm PT
New baby? Full time job? Why not jump into a fixer upper?? Picture is, mercifully, from a few years ago.

Wonder

climber
WA
Jun 24, 2010 - 12:28am PT
Ok one and all here's what we're building down under the bridge. The new wippy pocket area is shaping up.


There will be a bank and like a flat top roll over. Check out the jersy barrier ride in the back we built about 3 months ago.


So if you haven't been following the progress of Marginal Way skatepark in Seattle, Planet Earth has just released a 6 part series on the creation of MW. Very professional. Thake a look here's the link.

http://www.planet-earth-clothing.com/news/2010/06/marginal-way-skatepark-videos/
Sherri

Trad climber
WA
Jun 24, 2010 - 02:17am PT
Hardly Visible--your place is looking great! Nice work, as always.

I just finished this entry door for my partner's new music studio. Made it out of maple planks milled from our property, and added a few personal touches like the sun/moon glass and some purpleheart trim--the "tree" represents one of her favorites here which is reminds us of a bonsai and stands alone in a field alongside Hwy 101 near Blyn, WA.
MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jun 24, 2010 - 03:10am PT
Beautiful Sherri - miss you guys. I love the wind-blown trees.

Erik
Sherri

Trad climber
WA
Jun 24, 2010 - 11:08am PT
Thanks, Erik. We miss you too!
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Jun 24, 2010 - 11:53am PT
lovely, sherri--but the door is scraping the grass? no threshold? a little concerned about long-term moisture effects on a real work of art ...

oops--not installed yet, right? sorry ...
philo

Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
Jun 24, 2010 - 12:12pm PT
Wow! There is some wonderful stuff being created and produced by our very own Tacoheads. Peter I am most impressed!

Can anyone tell me how to post a video so I can show what I've been building?
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jun 24, 2010 - 12:19pm PT
Nice stuff! WONDER, Marginal is looking good. Its been a few months since We have been down there. Skated with Paul Bond the other day though at Carnation, Duvall....
Sherri

Trad climber
WA
Jun 24, 2010 - 12:38pm PT
lovely, sherri--but the door is scraping the grass? no threshold? a little concerned about long-term moisture effects on a real work of art ...


Maybe I took the "natural building" concept too far? lol ;)

okay,whatever

Trad climber
Charlottesville, VA
Jun 24, 2010 - 12:49pm PT
Really wonderful posts from everyone... great cross-pollination of visions and ideas. There's nothing better than creating something (well, OK, there's climbing, skiing, etc.). Thanks....

I might add that the only reason I'm posting right now is that it's extremely hot here (high 90's, and 50%+ humidity)... I have a lot to do, but can only do it in the morning and evening, working outside in the sun.
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Jun 24, 2010 - 01:08pm PT
Sherri, absolutely beautiful...!!!


Thor
Kalimon

Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
Jun 24, 2010 - 11:29pm PT
That's a nice clean job site on the pole house Mr. Haan.
Jobee

Social climber
El Portal Ca.
Jun 25, 2010 - 12:53am PT
Here's a world class climber who's also known for building.
Happy Chappy.


.

I captured him in action in Yosemite just the other day.
drljefe

climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
Jun 25, 2010 - 01:30am PT
I could tell you,
but I'd have to kill you.
the kid

Trad climber
fayetteville, wv
Jun 25, 2010 - 11:35am PT
my project last week before going in for ACL reconstruction.

fixing drainage issue on side of our house, then install new flower bed and re-gravel the drive way!
fun stuff...







everything grows like crazy here in WV:




it's sorta like big wall climbing!!!!

mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Jun 25, 2010 - 11:56am PT
Kurt, what's the vintage of your house? Very nice!
the kid

Trad climber
fayetteville, wv
Jun 25, 2010 - 12:03pm PT
house was built in the 30's, WV coal camp house right above the junkyard..
NEW RIVER GORGE ROCKS!!!!
Jay Wood

Trad climber
Fairfax, CA
Jun 25, 2010 - 12:18pm PT
Here's some random recent.
Small house kitchen- before, during, after
(Not quite after- glass tile backsplash not installed yet)

Recent new house
This was a tear-down and build new. After the tear-down, no dumpster for entire project. Sheetrockers hauled their own scrap, free bin for wood scrap- firewood and reuse, recycle, and a few van loads to dump.

Just finishing this one- after pic later


My fixer-upper
Fence boards reused from a garage that I took down.
Fish pond from cut-down water tank.

dirtbag

climber
Jun 25, 2010 - 12:35pm PT
Okay, I'm inspired. Beautiful work y'all.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 25, 2010 - 04:13pm PT
The following is a compilation of 30 years of work on our place in Santa Cruz. We sold the property 4 years ago when we moved to New Zealand, but the memories are still vivid and wonderful. Many many friends worked with us over the years: Hennek, Haan, Bard brothers, Harper, Tom Carter, Rick Barker, Russ the McClinsky McLean, Joe Faint, Bobbo Locke..........................

Have had a difficult time loading these photos so I added the old promo brochure that we put together-LOL with the copy!

All the structures are built in the traditional pole and beam style of construction.
















MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jun 25, 2010 - 04:32pm PT
Amazing, Guido, just amazing.

Thanks for that.
dirtbag

climber
Jun 25, 2010 - 04:40pm PT
Indeed! This is a great thread. Thanks Guido.
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Jun 25, 2010 - 07:32pm PT
Guido,

That's awesome!

Are you still building boats in New Zealand?
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 25, 2010 - 07:42pm PT
No-just repair work and lots of sailing.
#310

Social climber
Telluride, CO
Jun 26, 2010 - 12:56am PT
It has been awhile since we built "shelter" except in volunteer housing projects. Even now in a down economy, we build tend to build house size art projects. Times have changed from living NPS housing and a VW van.

Yikes - this attempt is my first time trying to do photos on Super Topo - hope it works.

HighDesertDJ

Trad climber
Arid-zona
Jun 26, 2010 - 01:23am PT
This thread is awesome.
pocoloco1

Mountain climber
The Chihuahua Desert
Jun 26, 2010 - 09:54am PT
Nice work #310. What's the stroke($) in that neighborhood?
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jun 26, 2010 - 11:29am PT
Nice work, Kathy! Good to the BONE! Just like yourself...
pud

climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
Jun 26, 2010 - 02:35pm PT
This is what I'm rebuilding

This motor grenaded on me Saturday at about 90 mph in turn two at Willow Springs. I thought I threw a chain but when I pulled off course I realized it was a bit more.


rich sims

Trad climber
co
Jun 26, 2010 - 03:39pm PT
Not what, but the house I just started will be the first SCIP system home built in Denver. Structural Concrete Insulated Panel,
250 mile wind load, 8.3 earthquake and R40.
The cost came in less than stick framing, 5/8 drywall and stucco exterior.
Also installing the first Amasond geo exchange system in the US,,, Fun times
pud

climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
Jun 26, 2010 - 04:04pm PT
There was a 6.6 quake reported near Denver in 1882 so you should be good...
rich sims

Trad climber
co
Jun 26, 2010 - 04:58pm PT

PUD
Earthquake for me is not such a big deal; unless we have a good shake then most of Denver will drop. R value is the big deal the rest is a bonus including the cost savings paid for the Geo exchange system.
Figure 50 to 70% reduction in heating cost. Electricity and oil are so cheap right?
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Jun 26, 2010 - 07:43pm PT
Blown Head Gasket!






Thor

Off to Index tomorrow!
MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jun 27, 2010 - 03:31pm PT
OK, in the last two days, we excavated lawn and set 60 pavers, got a shade canopy from Skip's old employer, and set up "Casa de Huevo":


We also screened all of the dirt from the excavation, and the raised bed is about 1/2 full - making good progress there as well:




Additionally, we bought 600 lbs of sand, and finished the rock garden:



We're both exhausted, but glad to have projects done!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jun 30, 2010 - 04:36am PT
hey there say.... oh my, jobee... say, happy neebee now, to see my brother's house! ... wow, i was wondering how it was coming along...

tell him "hey there" for me, when you see him again...

say, tell werner, ken, and anyone else, 'hey there' for me, too...

wow, this is all i'm able to build at the moment:


oh my, and often, not too good at that, being limited with craft items...
:O


say, wonderful share, jobee... once again, i am very grateful and blessed to see this fun stuff...

take care, and give yosemite and the ol' merced river a big 'hey there' too!

:)

edit: say, jay wood, very nice little kitchen, thanks for the share..
:)

wow, big edit:
quido, say, that santa cruz place is lovely... oh my...
:)
squishy

Mountain climber
sacramento
Jun 30, 2010 - 10:31am PT
I made an rc plane, I'll prolly just crash it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVf3F3oUv90
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 30, 2010 - 11:03am PT
Wow, this thread is sooo exceeding all my expectations!

Actually, I knew the talent was out there, I just didn't know if we would get all the "goods".


Guido, you suck.

Naaah, I mean yer my hero!
Sherri

Trad climber
WA
Jun 30, 2010 - 11:08am PT
Indeed, this thread is full of inspiration and talent.

Guido- I'm drooling over the pics of your old place in Santa Cruz! Fantastic aesthetic and craftsmanship.

Thumbs up, all!
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jun 30, 2010 - 12:45pm PT
finish carpentry, norwegian style.
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Jun 30, 2010 - 12:57pm PT
Norwegian, love the skip peel, nice work, Man!



This is a window cut out I was doing in Colorado. The problem was the guy who set the home left all the lags in the window area! I was sharpening my saw about 10 times a day and went through 5 chains before the homeowner bought a Metal Detector!

Thor
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 30, 2010 - 12:58pm PT
Weedge,
Norwegians don't use levels! :-D
Nice work and nice score on the door!

Thor,
Colorado is a long way from Sedro Wooley.
You commute?
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Jun 30, 2010 - 02:04pm PT
Reilly~

I was living in Idaho Falls, ID at the time and working out of the big city of Rigby! I was working for Yellowstone Log Homes and we built the house and shipped it down on faltbeds 5 or 6 if I remember correctly! Our former dipstick assistant foreman set it with ALL the lags in the window and door openings and chainsaws don't like to cut steel, it was a disaster!Then I was sent down to cut out the doors and windows with a Stihl 760 36" bar, big logs! I spent two weeks in a hotel room in Canon City Colorado!

The guy set up a Trust since he is a cancer surviver and the 9300 square foot home with therapeutic swimming pool and elevator will be donated to the Cancer Foundation and he paid taxes and utilities for 50 years in the Trust!

Thor
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 30, 2010 - 02:41pm PT
What a coinkidink, I worked on the hospital in Rexburg BITD!
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jun 30, 2010 - 06:00pm PT
during a lifetime we carve at our landscape and leave an erasible imprint upon our space. these should be celebrated.

for the days carry themselves. interrupted though by our pursuit of the now. the future will always faithfully become the past. you just need to be active at the threshold between the two.

or else time seems to fly. when really, it crawls according to the pace subscribed by atomic folly.




one feature that few think of, that is of essence to our existence and should be carefully wrecked... is our grave.

dig your own grave folks. for it carries you to beyond. and the beyond most captivates our inquisitive genius.



and thus to extend parables beyond wobbly, to sincerely claim dirtbag status with an earned pride, you must become, part tractor.

tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Jun 30, 2010 - 09:14pm PT
Guido,

Glad you're enjoying spending time using the sailboat. The designer of my boat refers to many folks as boat rubbers. They'd rather rub their finish than use their boats.

I'm getting old enough to fully appreciate that addage, I'd rather use stuff than dink around with it. Speaking of which, in the vein of rebuilding stuff my wifes car needs a new front wheel bearing. As the vehicle is AWD it's a bit more involved than a typical bearing replacement, and will keep me busy for the better part of a day this weekend.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 10, 2010 - 12:25pm PT
fish glue! No, not our Fish. Actually, it would be heat sensitive.
Aliphatic/Titebond would be fine - the waterproof Type III wouldn't
leach out IMHO.
BooDawg

Social climber
Paradise Island
Jul 16, 2010 - 04:58am PT
These past few weeks, I've been helping a friend with his re-model by doing the electrical wiring. It began with moving the entire electrical panel for this 5-bedroom house from the upstairs kitchen down into the basement. It's not very artsy work, but it's kinda fun since most folks are intimidated by electric juice. And most of the work gets covered up, so it's not always appreciated...


Thanks one and all for posting on this thread and especially to Survival who started it...
rich sims

Trad climber
co
Jul 16, 2010 - 03:01pm PT
Building to start soon
BeeHay

Trad climber
San Diego CA
Jul 16, 2010 - 05:10pm PT
Hey Rich, rebar caps,son! (sorry, force of habit...)

Brad

rich sims

Trad climber
co
Jul 17, 2010 - 04:30pm PT

Just your average 25'X 50 foot lot with a 25' X 35' 47' tall house
Allen Hill

Social climber
CO.
Jul 17, 2010 - 04:59pm PT
[photoid=163749]
rich sims

Trad climber
co
Jul 21, 2010 - 10:56am PT
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 21, 2010 - 11:01am PT
Nice stuff gang! You all are waaaaay ahead of my meager skill set!
rich sims

Trad climber
co
Jul 21, 2010 - 11:01am PT
Smallest foundation I have ever done for the amount of square footage of the building we have
rich sims

Trad climber
co
Jul 21, 2010 - 11:06am PT
bmacd

climber
Relic Hominid
Jul 21, 2010 - 12:26pm PT
Site of my next project, if the lease proposal and feasibility study go well

survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 21, 2010 - 12:51pm PT
Sweet dizzle Rich!
That's one hell of a gobie!
BoKu

Trad climber
Douglas Flat, CA
Jul 21, 2010 - 06:34pm PT
A 15-meter racing sailplane kit. Or, more accurately, the factory tools required to manufacture them in series production:

http://www.hpaircraft.com/hp-24
Allen Hill

Social climber
CO.
Jul 21, 2010 - 09:22pm PT
Rich, where is your new building going up? Looks like the Highlands. I swear I know the green corner store building across the street. Off Tejon St. maybe? Nice looking regardless.
Allen Hill

Social climber
CO.
Jul 21, 2010 - 09:34pm PT
WBraun

climber
Jul 21, 2010 - 10:32pm PT
This thread is a winner !!!!!
Lambone

Ice climber
Ashland, Or
Jul 21, 2010 - 11:18pm PT
Well, I'm not actually building this, but it's being built for me right now.




flyingkiwi1

Trad climber
Seattle WA
Jul 22, 2010 - 01:26am PT
Have any of you ever built a kid's sandbox?
If so, did you build a top? Beta is if you don't you end up with a giant litter box.
If you built a top, how did you do it, and did it prove to be practical - I mean, both effective and easy to take on and off?

Ian
BeeHay

Trad climber
San Diego CA
Jul 22, 2010 - 01:31am PT
This IS a cool thread.

Rich, I like the "hands on" style, and the site made rebar caps!

Brad
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Jul 22, 2010 - 02:15am PT
Normally I would just post the pics, but my computer is down so the only way for me to link you to my recent work is my news letter. Enjoy the art. Sorry for the business plug, Cheers, Jude

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs082/1102008001040/archive/1103453523843.html



http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs082/1102008001040/archive/1103574508306.html
the museum

Trad climber
Rapid City
Jul 25, 2010 - 10:55am PT
The sod took! Addition finished.

Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 25, 2010 - 02:02pm PT
Working on a 6'7" round-tail fish inspired by the Rusty 'Dwart' on the back cover of the most recent Surfer's Journal, without the wings. And it's bigger. This was built from an original Clark Foam 6'9" A blank purchased two weeks before 'Black Monday', or whatever day that was that Clark packed it in. And that's not me in the picture. That's 'Action Boy', my 8 year-old.

I'll try to post up a more recent image or two. It's only waiting for the gloss coat, but the temps are near 100 deg F right now and gloss resin does not like hot temps and I have no time to sand a bad gloss coat off and re-do. Going to the beach for two weeks, six days from now. And I have a very busy work week coming up.

Cool off now!




Ricardo Cabeza

climber
All Over.
Jul 25, 2010 - 02:16pm PT
Sweet thread, where's Edge on all this?

Wednesday, I start on my first BIG project as a GC. Two bathrooms remodeled, an addition, a kitchen remodel, a structural wall removed, and a three season deck to be built, amongst other small projects.

I'm going T&M on the job, wish me luck!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 25, 2010 - 02:40pm PT
Just trying to build a better mouse condo!


My construction is sturdy out of necessity!

The boss inspecting my work!



You can see the basic mouse appeal in my design...
Jobee

Social climber
El Portal Ca.
Jul 25, 2010 - 04:32pm PT
Incredible Steve; made my day seeing that little fella!

All creatures great, and small.


-and the kitties dream, dream, dream.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 25, 2010 - 06:18pm PT
Yup, Yosemite Sammie is riding out the recession in style! It's CatTV for five on the dream channel!
Mimi

climber
Jul 25, 2010 - 07:03pm PT
Jo, Sammie is no ordinary deermouse. You'd love her especially since she hails from Cascade Falls. Born beneath Knob Job and raised in the Trough of Justice. We got her outa there before she became a Crimson Cringe. LOL!

And it is a premium channel for them katz!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jul 25, 2010 - 11:45pm PT
hey there say, .... am building, the JAKE SMITH RANCH SERIES....


hmmm, would like a ranch to go with, but no can do... :(

:)


:)

*edit: say, steve, ... wow, my two pet rats just might like that, though
they do get more of the feel of the great outdoors, as to air,
in the cage they got now... :))
Fluoride

Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
Jul 26, 2010 - 03:44am PT
The coolest building in the world lately...unfortunately I had no part in it (designed by the genius Rem Koolhaas). I have a love of architechture.

guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 26, 2010 - 04:03pm PT
Good thing Yosemite Sammie is an atheist and except for "the" cat you don't have to worry about religious bs.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8fkrq_creedocide_fun
Charlie D.

Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
Jul 26, 2010 - 04:47pm PT
^hilarious!!!!!!!
dangry

Trad climber
the bay-sierra complex
Jul 26, 2010 - 08:16pm PT
my rig[photo[photoid=164690]id=164689] lots to do still but van life is treating me real good
Wonder

climber
WA
Aug 3, 2010 - 02:12am PT
OK, since we need a little more time & money to continue with the Marginal Way project. some of us got jobs building this cool skatepark in South Park just south of Seattle.



i run the pumper

here's my boss pumping the shotcrete

hard work in the hot sun

phase one done

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 3, 2010 - 02:53am PT
Still gotta make some mini-crown for the window/med cab top pieces but it is basically done. Honduran mahogany - those are mini-appliance garages on either side.

(forgot to close the one drawer!)
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Aug 3, 2010 - 10:14am PT
Nice Rat Crusade, Guido!

Wonder- Really nice shotcrete work! I bet you are good with a pool trowel!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Aug 3, 2010 - 11:41am PT
Hard work and hot sun in Seattle! Take all you can get of both.
apogee

climber
Aug 3, 2010 - 12:52pm PT
Reilly, that's some impressive craftsmanship. Bravo!
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Aug 7, 2010 - 12:40am PT
i have a giant hole in my roof where i was attacked by an ornery oak...autumn is approaching and the squirrels are moving in.. but i put that aside and build this little guardian gnome throne over my two sleeping beauties.
i figgur he'll protect them from any other tree attacks.


the gaps in the wall are there if you want them to be.
passing thru our space, the beyond comes and goes according to it's own whims.
all of mine barriers have cracks and breaches, for a respiring soul shuns expiration.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Aug 26, 2010 - 02:04am PT
im losing my cone ect ivity in 2 days and i've been wanting to scan / share this journey...

10 months, 12 hours a day, 6-7 days a week, me an my hammer (which i stole from my wife who purchased it in a san franciso hardware store so's she could hang a picture of her and i with no distance between our lips.)
...a whole lot of learning,
and more personal digging than i've ever known:

i hand dug my foundation cause i don't need no stinkeen tractors and anyway i've tractor in my bloodline.
that's my pops. i've all the respect in the world for him.
hand dug the shitter, as we all should to have.
we have a stage and feet that yearn.
let us dance?
...gives whole new meaning to the term 'wall hauler', which i dutifully employed with a 2:1 reduction and NO f*#king manpower save my riches.
the divisions are beginning to take form, im building a cage system promoting privacy though stymying the fluid dynamics of the home.
40' long 4x16 ridge beam no hydraulics necessary. just a high lift jack, a wall hauler, and more pulley reductions.
go away sky.
i pre-fabricated my eave soffits on the ground, then hauled them up in one piece, installed with some arduous overhanging screwing.
elements be damned

all for what?

cause it's a good way to get old.


Plaidman

Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
Aug 26, 2010 - 12:16pm PT

This is the finished product.

Being up on the ladder is the worst part. I would feel more comfortable 2000 ft. off the deck on El Cap.
At least I wouldn't have skateboarders, bicyclists, and pedestrians waltzing under my ladder. Totally unaware as they walk around the caution tape I set up.
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Aug 26, 2010 - 01:09pm PT
Weege, what a journey, and rewarding!

Thanks for taking me along.


The latest in the land of the Indian and Coronado.....

German engineered solar panels. Light and durable!


My buddy Wesley.


Frame on barn roof for 18 panels. 4.25 kilowatts.




Just waiting on final inspection. It was soooo freekin' cool to see the meter run BACKWARDS during the test!
Now the bastards will be sending ME checks!!


edit: Nice paintjob Plaidman!





Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Aug 26, 2010 - 01:53pm PT
Norwegian, this Bunkbed I built a couple of years ago,
but am proud of how it turned out!



Thor

*Museum, great to see a final project!! That is very clean, sleek and stylish!
the museum

Trad climber
Rapid City
Aug 26, 2010 - 02:08pm PT
Thanks Thor!

the museum
Wonder

climber
WA
Aug 26, 2010 - 02:23pm PT
[img][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/56807381@N00/4929428393/]{{img}}h~~p://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4929428393_bd4f6b6eae_b.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/56807381@N00/4929428393/]2_rivericty_1.jpg[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/56807381@N00/]roywonder[/url], on Flickr[img]

Sorry, but flicker has totally screw up how to copy & paste photos.
anyways Thanks Steve & Mimi & Kat
We add the outside circle and 4 arched doorways that can be skated over. Looks like some kind of sacred circle or a landing pad for the mother ship. Stay tuned.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Aug 26, 2010 - 02:28pm PT
Not nearly as cool as building a great house in the woods with a metal roof or putting up a solar panal array or building a skate park...

Putting the tail block on a surfboard-build-in-progress. East coast hurricane swells are beginning to arrive. Goin' out for Sunday dawn patrol.

errett

Social climber
Grumpy Ridge
Aug 26, 2010 - 02:30pm PT
I got tired of doing a 5.10 highball just to get to the top of my lot. Now its only 3rd class (when you've had a few and need to hold onto the railing).
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Aug 26, 2010 - 02:37pm PT
Gunkie, that is a seriously cool board!

errett, did you rap bolt that or was it ground up? HA!
Nice work.
errett

Social climber
Grumpy Ridge
Aug 26, 2010 - 02:40pm PT
I'm old school Yosemite ;?)
errett

Social climber
Grumpy Ridge
Aug 26, 2010 - 03:10pm PT
The sunroom I built a couple years ago...
errett

Social climber
Grumpy Ridge
Aug 26, 2010 - 03:22pm PT
A couple miles outside Estes Park, Colorado in the Big Thompson Canyon. Here's an old view from a crag across the street...
Wonder

climber
WA
Aug 26, 2010 - 05:38pm PT
Errett, thats so cool. I'm totally jealous.I think alot more structures should be built on rocks & crags like the Hopi or Tibetans.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Aug 26, 2010 - 05:48pm PT
A couple miles outside Estes Park, Colorado in the Big Thompson Canyon. Here's an old view from a crag across the street...

Hope you have some water-wings scattered about... just in case. BTW, cool deck. I'd have far more problems decending than ascending; ya know, after a few colds ones.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Thompson_River

EDIT: So where was the high water mark for the 1976 flood? Was it above your deck on top of the V2 boulder problem?
errett

Social climber
Grumpy Ridge
Aug 26, 2010 - 05:59pm PT
"where was the high water mark for the 1976 flood?"

The Big Thomson flood came down the north fork of the river below Glen Haven, which flows into the main branch of the river at Drake. That's about 8 miles down river from me. All the death and destruction of the flood occurred from Drake and below. The upper main branch where I live didn't flood at all. My house was built in 1968 and the detached garage -- the orginal summer cabin on the property was built in the 30's. Still going strong.

Someday I'm going to build a treehouse on the upper end of my lot. You can see the Diamond from there. It's also about 200 feet above the river.
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Aug 26, 2010 - 08:55pm PT
Gunkie, I lived in VA Beach for 14 years and made many Dawn Patrol missions to Cape Hatteras! Your right nothing like Hurricane Season!


Awesome board,
Thor
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Aug 26, 2010 - 09:58pm PT
that is excellent, thor.
it must be nice to sleep nightly amonst the trees.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Aug 26, 2010 - 11:23pm PT
Hip lines for days Wonder! Kinda symmetrical though eh? Have we skated together?

rich sims

Trad climber
co
Sep 1, 2010 - 09:52pm PT
Fun and inspiring looking at what you are building.

Short story The company I ordered the foam shot crete work from can not deliver.
It took some time but the last order of material arrives friday and I will start building the panels to build the first SCIP house in Denver.
It may take some imagination to see a house out of the loads of foam and wire that will withstand an 8.3 earthquakes and 250 mile an hour winds.
Probably never be put to the test in Denver but the R40 walls and R80 roof will do just fine.
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Sep 1, 2010 - 11:21pm PT
Cool! The first SCIP in Denver? hmmmm

My place in NM is 8 years old already.
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
Sep 2, 2010 - 12:15am PT
There is no artistry in my construction, nor is it epic in scale or wondrous to behold. On the other hand, it allows me to make epic beer. And that is worth something.


This is a 2 x 2 x 3 ft box, lined with some kind of Owens Corning insulation. It sits in my cold basement, and inside it my little tiny yeasts live at exactly the temperature they like (and different yeasts like different temperatures). The heating power is pretty sophisticated (a 40-watt bulb in a $2.95 base), as is the system I devised to ensure that the temp is the same in every part of the box (a $5 computer fan duct-taped into a 2-foot length of pvc tubing).

It looks like a reject from a fifth-grade woodworking competition, but it will maintain the temp of fifteen gallons of beer within 1 degree, indefinitely, while consuming almost no power. The only thing more sophisticated than bits of wood and styro is the controller. But even that is not exactly space-age technology.

And, like I said, you all may be orders of magnitude ahead of me in terms of your sophistication at building houses, and decks, and skateparks, but when you're done with the day's labor, I'm the guy that can offer you a beer.

Cheers

rich sims

Trad climber
co
Sep 2, 2010 - 12:38am PT
survival
I am going on what the Denver building Department said as for first in City of Denver not metro. hmm they could be wrong.
I know of a few in metro Denver, Lakewood & Avarada. Who designed yours and what system is yours? K, W,
Tri D, Green Sandwich, Met rock to name a few. I am sure you know the difference from sip to scip some do not.
rich sims

Trad climber
co
Sep 10, 2010 - 10:34pm PT
This will be a house
This will be a house
This will be a house
Josh Nash

Social climber
riverbank ca
Sep 13, 2010 - 12:22pm PT
It's been a huge learning curve tying the two panels together. My dad was the master at building stairs and my respect for his ability has jumped up twenty fold!
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Sep 13, 2010 - 12:33pm PT
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Sep 13, 2010 - 12:43pm PT
eKat: Only when I'm really hungry!
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Sep 13, 2010 - 02:00pm PT
here's an old one, from the 90s... but it is one built for the ages!
Building a stone wall
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Sep 13, 2010 - 02:13pm PT
Ed-that is a really beautiful work of art and feat of engineering. Very cool!! And to have your great-grandmother's level on the job? Sweet!

It has the feel of something that'll some day in the WAY future be an archaeological find.
Sherri

Trad climber
WA
Sep 14, 2010 - 02:27am PT
Wow, Ed! If it weren't so much hard work, I can imagine it being meditative, doing that sort of project. Just beautiful, even in all of it's stages of being built.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Sep 14, 2010 - 02:35am PT
Ed, beautiful wall! When I lived in NH I once watched two guys in their 80's build what would become a 10'x150' drylaid wall with big rocks. They used two backhoes, one with a very small bucket and the other with a medium one. It was like watching a tango they were so smooth and in sync. Seemed like they were reading each other's minds as I didn't see them talk and I'm pretty sure they couldn't hear each other even if they tried to.
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Sep 14, 2010 - 03:14am PT
at some point it is meditative, and working together with someone happens in a lot of silence as you are selecting rock for a particular section... I have a very good three-dimensional visualization going so I can somehow choose the right rock... and also judge rock weight, that got me into a little trouble with Debbie. She was going to lift a rock and I said, abruptly with no diplomacy at all "don't lift that rock, it's too heavy" and she gave me a wilting stare, hefted the rock up about 6", put it down and went in the house. The lack of sensitivity on my part cost me my rock laying partner for a month or so as she recovered from a pulled lower back...

...you've got to leave your ego behind to do this sort of work or else you just destroy your body. The rock was "hand loaded" but those guys at the quarry were doing this all summer, all day, and got stronger and stronger... at least faster than I did only working on the weekends. By the end of summer some of those "hand loaded" stones were pretty damn large.

Stephanie reminded me that we rolled some of the larger rocks for the foundation on logs, like the Egyptians... rigging is an ancient technique, little is new I think, except that we have machines that take the place of lots of people. Amazing what can be accomplished, though, by people, just laying a stone atop another.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Sep 14, 2010 - 10:09am PT
Nice unit there Weld_it! Those welds are the POOP!

Have you squat tested the sucker or otherwise used it in your floor show...yet?!?
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Sep 14, 2010 - 11:00am PT
Cranking out product for the holiday craft shows. I'm a non-stop soldering machine.



Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Sep 17, 2010 - 07:00pm PT
I've been done a while now but here's a follow up on the bath addition:




Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Sep 18, 2010 - 01:02am PT
HellYeah

Big Wall climber
CA
Sep 21, 2010 - 02:41pm PT
Here is what I built this summer...



Theres another smaller, mostly vert wall to the left, a hydraulically adjustable systems board, and three hangboards.
Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Sep 22, 2010 - 01:41am PT
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Sep 22, 2010 - 10:11am PT
Nice work folks...on all fronts!

From the Ark to the ever crafty Skip! Very cool!!!
jopay

climber
so.il
Sep 22, 2010 - 12:26pm PT
HellYeah, I would sure like to see how you framed this, was it dimensional lumber? I married a 30 degree to a 40 degree with a "pie" shaped piece, which is cool but it took me and my guitar maker friend to figure out the how.
salad

climber
Escondido
Sep 22, 2010 - 12:38pm PT
this thread reminded me that i promised tess and shane i would build them a giant mouse that will rid the world of fish sticks. not sure why they want all the fish sticks gone, but...
d-know

Trad climber
electric lady land
Sep 27, 2010 - 10:53pm PT
mountain side
tower foundation.

mark miller

Social climber
Reno
Sep 27, 2010 - 11:10pm PT
I used to build museum quality furniture and cabinetry,now I replace toilet seals and broken tiles to pay my mortgage.
Life is an interesting event isn't it? Life is what happens while your planning something else.........I can show you pictures of sleigh bed couches, Lathe turn pillars on $15k tables, but it doesn't matter anymore does it? That game is over and we need to diversify our skill set and recreate a Job for ourselves........,
d-know

Trad climber
electric lady land
Sep 27, 2010 - 11:18pm PT
i'd rather have
a working toilet
than the museums
furniture.

Wonder

climber
WA
Sep 27, 2010 - 11:27pm PT
Hey mark, I have no worries about a mortgage because I now live in my shop.
mark miller

Social climber
Reno
Sep 27, 2010 - 11:30pm PT
Hey Wonder ain't that the truth my friend......
ß Î Ř T Ç H

climber
Oct 15, 2010 - 04:52pm PT
I'm customizing a razor scooter - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFgVaU8_dyg
apples

Boulder climber
Atlanta, GA
Oct 15, 2010 - 06:11pm PT
Chicken coop built by the husband and painted by me.



EdBannister

Mountain climber
where are you going to is what matters
Oct 15, 2010 - 06:23pm PT
Ricardo Cabeza

climber
All Over.
Oct 15, 2010 - 08:54pm PT
I'm a finish carpenter by trade.

I sure wish I had time to stop and take pictures of my current project.

I'll try to get some pictures, it's really fun and beautiful stuff.
rectorsquid

climber
Lake Tahoe
Oct 15, 2010 - 09:10pm PT

Just finished most of the work on this unusual kayak paddle. It need a few coats of something to finish it off but it's otherwise done.

Now I need to wait for spring to use it.

Dave
Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
Oct 15, 2010 - 09:23pm PT
Hey Apples..."THEY" let you have TURQUOISE in Atlanta these days?????

Damn, times have changed since I last lived in the South.







Do you at least have some red brick somewhere???????????
apples

Boulder climber
Atlanta, GA
Oct 15, 2010 - 09:33pm PT
No one can really tell us what color the house is since we don't live in a neighborhood with homeowner's association.

The house was that color when we bought it. I hated it at first and now I love it.

There is some red brick on the front porch.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 15, 2010 - 10:09pm PT
We have a 1927 California bungalow. I'd rather not admit how long we've
lived with the bookshelves which flank the Batchelder tiled fireplace.
You've heard about the cobbler's children, right?

Suffice it to say that this lovely faux antique job wasn't original. One
bonus for my long-suffering wife to the collapse of the economy has been a
little more time for me to chip away at the honeydo list. Hence, the Big
Hammer came out!


Here's a close-up of the creative 'wood graining' applied to the plaster
between the shelves! SUWEEET!


Here's the loverly fireplace sans mantle. Just under the right hand wire
I finally found the treasure I've long sought while remodeling many houses.


I found this photo, about 2" x 3", which looks older than the 60's to 70's
era faux antiqueing. I think she looks like a 20's or 30's little girl and
the photo is, obviously, quite deteriorated. It must have slipped between
the back of the mantle and the wall although it was fit pretty tightly.
I was rather hoping for something a little more lucrative but it was still a fun find.
A MYSTERY!

Charlie D.

Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
Oct 16, 2010 - 12:19am PT
apples, cool house!

reilly, wow I was just in old Pasadena visiting old friends and colleagues touring Green & Green's originals badly preserved and now being restored.
Zander

Trad climber
Berkeley
Oct 16, 2010 - 03:42pm PT
apples, I like the colors of your house and coup.

There is a lot of fun stuff on this thread. I've been enjoying it so I thought I would do my part to keep it rolling.

My family has a log cabin built in the late 50s from a kit. It is starting to show its age. I knew there was a little rot in one of the corners and thought I could just replace a couple of logs but it didn't work out that way. Wendy ended up documenting the whole thing.

More than just a few logs were rotten.

I decided to cut out the whole corner...
and cap it with a vertical post.

Here’s a pic of the drawing of the planned post section.

A few pics of making the post.


The post in place temporarily...

with some help from the car jack.
Part two, skinning the wall, still to come.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 16, 2010 - 04:09pm PT
Elegantly simple fix Zander!
Chief

climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
Oct 16, 2010 - 05:36pm PT
What a great thread! So much talent in our community.
Here's the current object of my obsession.

Slewing ring and hinge assembly adapting Prolyte HD30 aluminum truss to Christie 16" aluminum truss.

Completed mobile modular jib/tower crane for FX, Stunts and vertical freight handling.
Zander

Trad climber
Berkeley
Oct 17, 2010 - 03:03pm PT
Cool crane Chief!

Part two of fixing the cabin corner.
The right wall had a lot of rot so we decided to skin it with siding that looked like logs.
It was starting to rain so we put up the tarp. My brother, Turtle, friend Alice and I spent the day working on it.
Here they’ve foamed and caulked the wall.
Then we put up tarpaper and vertical strips of wood.
Then we ran the siding.


A good time was had by all.
Zander
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Oct 17, 2010 - 03:42pm PT
wonderful to see all these efforts!
Zander's is one that I've at least experienced directly... more than a year ago the experience is still very memorable...
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Oct 18, 2010 - 10:43pm PT
After 25 years of working in residential construction, and after experiencing the slowest business season in all that time, I find myself involved in one of the most satisfying projects yet.



A friend of mine scored a project with the Forest Service building 10 miles of trail north of Butte, Mt.

This is part of the Continental Divide Trail. We are about 1 1/2 miles into it, and have made good progress due to friendly soil and great weather.


The work environment is hard to beat!

Wonder

climber
WA
Oct 18, 2010 - 10:59pm PT
Ok you loser, dont ever come around her again, I mean uhhh,

Do you need a day laborer?
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Oct 18, 2010 - 11:06pm PT

Sorry Wonder, I am the day laborer
Jonnnyyyzzz

Trad climber
San Diego,CA
Oct 19, 2010 - 01:33am PT
Stair Climbing [photo[photo[photo[photo[photo[photo[photoid=174119]id=174118]id=174117]id=174116]id=174115]id=174114]id=174113]
hobo_dan

Social climber
Minnesota
Oct 19, 2010 - 10:47am PT
Thanks everyone, it all looks fabulous
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Oct 19, 2010 - 11:41am PT
Remember this thread, where I detailed the dovetailing on a drawer?

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1256854/Hand-Cut-Dovetails

Well, here is the whole piece, nearing completion. I am just waiting for the mirror (inside back of cabinet) and glass (sides, door, and shelving) to arrive so I can finish up and get paid.

Curly cherry, pau ferro (Bolivian rosewood), and brass.


survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 19, 2010 - 11:43am PT
SUHWEEET!

You too Jonnnyyyyzzzz!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 19, 2010 - 11:52am PT
Very nice, Edge. Not sure I should post my wood butchery now but what the hey...

Got clamps?

Installed - pulls are extra...

guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Oct 19, 2010 - 12:03pm PT
Jeeeez Reilly-I think I would have at least gone to gray duct tape.

Yep-got clamps!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 19, 2010 - 12:07pm PT
HaHaHa Guido! But duct tape leaves evidence of indifference.
That's a fortune in clamps! One question: why does it look like the keel
is wider than it is tall?
Gene

Social climber
Oct 19, 2010 - 12:11pm PT
One question: why does it look like the keel is wider than it is tall?


Not trying to answer for Guido, but in my experience, greater keel width enhances the effect of keel hauling.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 19, 2010 - 12:16pm PT
YAAAAR! (sp?)
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Oct 19, 2010 - 12:29pm PT
building this:


(locals may have saw this sitting for sale up in ned)
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Oct 19, 2010 - 01:43pm PT
Reilly, very nice!!!


eKat wrote:
So. . . you can work with pau ferro?

WHOA.

Can't even have the stuff in the same room with me.

AAAAAAAACHOO! ItchItchItch!


Yeah, I don't seem to have any sensitivity to any of the tropical woods.

The worst for me is when I was teaching and had to work with alot of Eastern white pine. Maybe because of the resinous nature, or because of the sheer volume that I used to work with in my early days, but it can make me sneeze occasionally. Of course it helps that most of my work produces shavings rather than dust by the nature of the tools and techniques employed.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 19, 2010 - 01:58pm PT
The Cocobolo Dust Eater...

...although I grant you that if you are truly sensitive even the above isn't adequate.

The Aggazani band saw in the pic has two dust ports and does pretty darn well when re-sawing.
It should have a third where the saw blade comes off the upper wheel - then it would really be clean.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Oct 19, 2010 - 02:16pm PT
I had a student once who I gave a small piece of Honduran mahogany to for a tiny box with lid. He ended up breaking out in hives.

Personally, I have done whole rooms in the stuff with 10' tall raised panel walls that required a week straight at the shaper. Even with dust collection I would be so covered in dust at the end of the day that I could write on my bare arms in the dust and blow heinous goo out of my nose. It turned the shower floor red for a while. Still, no reaction.
Peter Haan

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Oct 19, 2010 - 02:27pm PT
Quite a few softwoods and hardwoods are toxic to one degree or another and varying in how individuals react to them. The Dalbergia spp (so-called rosewoods) are for sure pretty nasty but many others are too. Another is the pterocarpus spp such as African Padauk. I remember when a whole cabinet shop crew was hospitalized here in the Bay Area back in the eighties with pulmonary edema from working a padauk project, according to my Higgins LBR rep back then. And some woods will develop hypersensitivity in subjects also, workers becoming more and more responsive to the toxins. Perhaps one of the least recognized problems is plicosis and sequiosis, from Western Red Cedar and Redwood respectively. There is quite a bit online about it if anyone is interested; it centers around sawmills with men exposed over long periods of time. Of course this comment is apart from the separate issue of wood dust in general and the assorted efficacies of particle sizes vis a vis lung tissue.
Batrock

Trad climber
Burbank
Oct 19, 2010 - 03:01pm PT
Wow!! I cant compete with all these projects, log homes, boats etc...
I am in the midst of rebuilding a engine for my Land Rover 130 which is my home away from home on many of my trips.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Oct 19, 2010 - 06:25pm PT
Interesting Peter-

I developed an allergy to Port Orford Cedar and Yellow Cedar (really a Cyprus) and can no longer work with them in any situation where we are milling. Insane how much milling we did back then without any respirators or vacuum systems.
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Oct 24, 2010 - 06:10pm PT
I just installed some new cook pan hangers;
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Oct 24, 2010 - 06:17pm PT
Now that is brilliant!
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Oct 24, 2010 - 06:29pm PT
Ya- All Clad is heavy.I will finally get some photos up of my -post & beam, straw bale, cordwood. adobe house now that it is 99% done
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Oct 24, 2010 - 06:45pm PT
If I showed you now I'd have to kill 'ya.

Maybe in six months or so I'll turn this into a Thradd.
perswig

climber
Oct 24, 2010 - 07:38pm PT
Poor at building, but hell with a Sawzall, prybar, and 4-pound sledge.

My motto: "The house doesn't have a straight, plumb, or level line, and I don't plan on adding any", or "Underengineered and overbuilt".

Dale
Abenda

climber
Oct 24, 2010 - 07:48pm PT
I'm also very sensitive to cedar. If I get a sliver in 5 min it starts to fester. Breathing cedar dust is out of the question.

Nice spot @ Shasta, Kat.
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Oct 24, 2010 - 09:21pm PT
[photoid=175109][photo[photo[photoid=175113]id=175112]id=175111]

Some photos from my house. Took 3 summers to do , but it's the way we want it. 3.5 miles from the grid and 99% our own work.
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Oct 24, 2010 - 09:31pm PT
[photo[photo[photoid=175118]id=175116]id=175115]
Peter Haan

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Oct 24, 2010 - 10:21pm PT
The basic building blocks of wood (cellulose, lignin, polyoses), aren’t hard on the respiratory system as far as chemistry is concerned. What is a problem for our bodies and usually other animals/pets is certain toxins that some woods possess along with a very separate issue of certain particle size ranges of ANY wood. The size issue relates on a mechanical level to the foreign matter being able to involve itself with lung and mucous tissues adversely and certain sizes harder to expel than other sizes. Apparently there is a mid-range that is the nastiest. This may be “organic dust toxic syndrome”. And unsurprisingly what makes wood exactly toxic to us often seems correlated to that wood being highly resistant to insect and fungal attack.

But back to the main point and for instance, often the “sweet floral quality” of rosewood at first seems fabulous while huddled over it with tools and machines. . However as the hours and days mount up, usually that smell becomes a huge issue in the workplace. Soon everyone there is absolutely hating that smell and feels that it is now a giant irritant. And this situation develops even with good dust collection as we are there dealing with chemicals which are now aerosol. So other common aromas that start out fun but become horrid within hours are from: Western Red Cedar, Port Orford Cedar, Tennessee Red Aromatic Cedar--- actually ALL of the Cedars; Spruce; Redwood; Teak; all the Cypresses; Douglas Fir; Teak; “African Teak”/Iroko, the Walnuts; Anegre; the Ebonies; All the Rosewoods especially Cocobolo; Mansonia.

And woods that you can work with day and day out and not become hypersentized to are ones like Birch, Maple, Cherry, the Pines, Pecan/Hickory; Basswood; Balsa; and so on. The Oaks (red and white spp) are kind of borderline for most and often are mildly irritating. The Pines can also tip the scales to annoying also.

Interestingly there are a few woods that actually outright stink. Australian Walnut is the worst I have experienced; it smells like cat sh*t or worse.

In sum, toxicity is not only shared by many hardwoods but is also a problem in many softwoods. And part of the mechanism is ever increasing hypersensitivity during exposure. There is also some evidence of nasal cancers among species and uses.

Products derived from woods such as Cedar Oil and Pine Oil as well as their chips and shavings are also effective in knocking out insects, nematodes. It turns out that the livers of many pets actually cannot “do” these substances. Even horses will sometimes break out in papules all over their bodies or in contact areas as a result of exposure to cedar or redwood bedding.

And lastly, one other problem encountered is the presence of moulds in damper climate sawmills and related facilities. Another large discussion obviously.

Good reading (inc references) on effects of wood on human physiology:

http://www.bio.davidson.edu/Courses/anphys/1999/Cook/Text.htm

a piece focusing on WRC:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/.../Wood%20dust%205155%20draft%202%2010.doc

lame OSHA paper on Western Red Cedar:

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/wooddustwesternredcedar/recognition.html

Canada’s much better piece including a REALLY useful chart on species and effects:

http://employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHS-PUB_ch045.pdf
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 31, 2010 - 08:35pm PT
Quizz time - guess what this is (answer to follow)


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Give up? OK, it is a full scale mockup of a stainless steel escutcheon for a thermometer to be mounted on a BBQ hood. It will be spray-painted to look like stainless for a marketing presentation.

John Morton

climber
Oct 31, 2010 - 11:00pm PT
I devoted last Spring to a batch of six stainless steel resophonic guitars.
Everything but the tuning pegs and strings was made in my shop.
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Oct 31, 2010 - 11:11pm PT
John~

That is an amazing guitar!

Before the roof went on with cedar shakes!

Thor

P.P.S. I like the Pot Holders & pics of the Timber construction too!
corniss chopper

Mountain climber
san jose, ca
Oct 31, 2010 - 11:24pm PT
Dick Proenneke knew a few things about building.
http://aloneinthewilderness.com/building_the_cabin.html

http://aloneinthewilderness.com/living_in_alaska.html


Abenda

climber
Nov 1, 2010 - 01:20am PT
Hey treez, I'm down with that beam saw.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 1, 2010 - 01:42am PT
John Morton,
That is a real work of art there! How did you cut and shape the stainless?
It looks like about 22 gauge. That stuff isn't exactly 'user friendly'!
50

climber
Stumptown
Nov 1, 2010 - 02:04am PT
John - Beautiful instrument you made. Nice job and thanks for sharing.
Fuzzywuzzy

climber
suspendedhappynation
Nov 2, 2010 - 03:13am PT
WOW!!!

Peter, was that front desk you built for the Fish Market a slab of cocobollo??

tc
John Morton

climber
Nov 2, 2010 - 11:30am PT
The guitar: I was mistaken in saying that it was made entirely in my shop. The top and coverplate openings were done on laser cutters, which leave no burr. I mostly work in brass, and cut those same patterns here on a milling machine. In stainless the edge tools leave me with a monumental deburring job, something I can do without.

John
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Nov 2, 2010 - 11:38am PT
week #3 of cj3a ownership, i feel like i've gotten allot done. rebuilt the ross box and the rest of the steering, changed all of the fluids, fixed the clutch linkage, sanded, repaired and primed the body, repainted the wheelwells, headers and bumpers and got it a temp tag, so its gotten a dozen or so short drives around town. next up is adding some harnesses, taking care of an oil leek and other minor stuff with the 225 and then getting it up to the hills before the weather turns.

Peter Haan

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Nov 2, 2010 - 12:38pm PT
No Fuz, although somewhat similar in appearance, it was much more unusual: it was Pernambuco. Pernambuco is and has been for 250 years the preferred wood for violin and similar bows. It was an inappropriate use of the species obviously but for some reason it was actually cheap and served the purpose. http://www.ipci-usa.org/

Hard as hell while not brittle at all and capable of maintaining bending loads consistently without stress failure. Deep red to almost purple-red, incredibly fine-grained diffuse-porous. It came from Macbeath Hardwoods from whom I still buy most of my hardwood, now 38 years later. It seemed not to be quite as toxic as Cocobolo although we weren't working with it for very long.

Looking back over the last 40 years of woodworking, I am just amazed to remember all the nasty species we did work with without adequate (or any) protection. I remember resawing Western Red Cedar for about a month without dust collection while we moved my company from Soquel to Santa Cruz and had to keep up production for a big job that needed that material immediately. Another time, someone brought in a giant Cocobolo cant (large slab from a log) that he wanted resawn into guitar sides and there we were sawing away without respirators, without dust collection in my very first shop back in 1974. StOOpid. We also had a client that would bring in Monterey Cypress cants regularly that we would remanufacture to 1/4" paneling for him; the whole crew just hated it, it was so irritating and would go on for many hours. The mere whiff of it became repulsive to us in short order. We had collection but the chemistry permeated the entire air volume in the plant. Like most wood aromas in commercial woodworking, they start out fabulous and become within an hour disgusting and aggressive.
426

climber
Buzzard Point, TN
Nov 2, 2010 - 12:58pm PT
would love to see a TR on that guitar there, John...
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Nov 2, 2010 - 02:46pm PT
5.38" Diameter x 8' rocket with home brewed propellant [81% solids loading]. Total Newton-Seconds is approximately 3800, all burned in 2.2 seconds. Flew last week in Maryland to 7176' AGL with full recovery. Gonna make more propellant this weekend.

Video, 11 seconds = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXPZNW01psY

cragnshag

Social climber
san joser
Nov 2, 2010 - 05:18pm PT
John Wayne Airport (Orange County, CA) Parking Garage "C" precast exterior is finally done!




guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Nov 2, 2010 - 07:41pm PT
Nice Gunkie!

Anybody remember Kelly McDonald and Dave Judaci(sic) two El Cerrito boys and Yosem climbers that ended up with a front cover spread in Life Magazine and a visit to the Ed Sullivan, "really good show", around 1962? The lads launched a rocket that surprised even the military rocketheads of that era. Believe Kelly went into medicine.

John Morton

climber
Nov 2, 2010 - 07:54pm PT
426 says: would love to see a TR on that guitar there, John...

I may get around to doing that sometime, but I find it hard to stop and take photos. But for now ... I put a bunch of stuff from past jobs out on the bench. Here goes, I'll splain the photos for you:

This is the underside of the top of a guitar like the one in the previous photos. The flat piece has had the grills recessed, the edge turned down, and a tray (spun brass) soldered behind the circular recess. I make the perimeter of the guitar from one piece, which is then held within a wooden form while the top and back are inserted and soldered.

Here is a punch and die set I made to recess the grills. From L to R you'll see the 2 blocks used to press the 2 punches; the clamp plate (to keep the metal from creasing when pressed); the die; the L and R punches; a brass test piece. The punches are doweled with the die, and the clamp plate, die and test piece are all doweled with the same pattern.

This is the assembled punch/die set.

These instruments use an amplification scheme invented in the 1920's, which was really stolen from the idea for the "reproducers" in the old Victrola wind-up record and cylinder players. A thin aluminum cone is excited by the string vibrations, much the way a speaker cone is driven by an electromagnet. The cones are spun on a lathe. Here you see several cone sizes. Four of them are next to the forms used to spin them. The embossed spirals are added afterward to stiffen the cones.

My instruments use the original National designs: the single cone models have one large cone, the tricone models use 3 small cones and a T-shaped piece to distribute the downward pressure of the strings. Here are the cone assemblies for 2 sizes of tricone. A dispute amongst the original partners at National led to an acrimonious split. The defectors came up with the Dobro style, which was different to avoid infringement. Dobros have a sort of volcano-shaped cone supporting a lattice gizmo. I don't make those.

Here is a tricone which uses the smaller set. On the left is the brass tray which is soldered beneath the triangular opening, and a coverplate similar to what is on the finished guitar (which is nickel plated). Lower right is another die set: this one is used to form the S-curve in the tailpiece, which anchors the string ends.

I have made a variety of fretted instruments over the years. Here is a concert ukulele before assembly:

Somebody is reselling a unique item of mine at a shop now. It was originally featured in a magazine article, which they've posted: http://www.om28.com/sreso/haw7str.html
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Nov 4, 2010 - 07:09pm PT
http://www.osa-opn.org/Gallery/Default2.aspx

I'm polishing this beeotch by hand.
200 hours so far.
Leggs

Sport climber
California originally, Old Pueblo presently..
Nov 4, 2010 - 08:42pm PT
I love that you're so proud of it, at the end of the day... It's been a mind f*#k, i understand...but DAMN, it's a beauty!

Great job, babe...
Plaidman

Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
Nov 6, 2010 - 07:18am PT
Working on a deck. Will post pictures tomorrow!
Sherri

Trad climber
WA
Nov 6, 2010 - 05:32pm PT
Ekat-- What delicate lines that console has...looks as though it is defying gravity! With the photos and pottery, it all makes for an elegant, earthy vignette. Nice!
john hansen

climber
Nov 6, 2010 - 08:33pm PT
Yep,, that's why they put safety guards on those things,,,

So you can pin em back..

used to do that all the time.
Plaidman

Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
Nov 6, 2010 - 08:59pm PT
Here are the photos of the deck. I am changing my name to Art for sure now.
This is a true work of Art.
The pattern runs with all the lines fanning out from the house. I told the home owner that it would be like the rays of the sun. It sure makes me wet.
I love this kinda stuff.
Not done yet. More to come. The handrail is going to be off the hook. Custom wrought iron.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Nov 6, 2010 - 09:14pm PT
all the work being shown on this thread is great. better than that but i'm not to good with words. not building but rebuilding
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Nov 8, 2010 - 10:17am PT
noice! i'm going to need to dive in and learn hows those things work myself. despite having intimate knowledge of computerized fuel injection, i've never owned a carb, and have never messed with one, till now... the willys has a buick 225 with a carb, and right now its running fine so i haven't touched it, but over the winter the motor will get pulled and i'll go through it top to bottom.

i dig seeing all of the wood work, but its nice to see somebody else turning wrenches.

thus far i've been mostly focused on cleanup, minor fixup and body work. got the interior repainted, trying to decide on what color blue for the body.

Tomcat

Trad climber
Chatham N.H.
Nov 8, 2010 - 10:40am PT
Treez !! I have two of those Makitas. A stair/rafter button does a great job holding the guard back.

Just starting a Timberframe again,will post in a few weeks.
TomCochrane

Trad climber
Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay
Nov 8, 2010 - 01:53pm PT





Zander

Trad climber
Berkeley
Nov 24, 2010 - 03:54pm PT
I have failed to reach the top of three walls. Along the way I came to see that the hauling was a lot of work. Who knew! In a supertaco thread many years ago big wall veterans said a 4” pulley would be better than the Protraction’s 2 3/8” so I decided to try it out. The four inch CMI pulley I bought is rated to 16,000 lbs! Maybe a little overkill there. When I showed it around to local bigwall people they all said it was just too heavy. I thought this was pretty amusing since you are hauling 100 lbs or more and an extra pound is no big deal if it really helps do the job. So does it really do the job? I made a three bolt anchor on my 14 foot crack wall and compared hauling a 70lb. load with the Protraction and the 4” pulley with a Petzl basic ascender. The four inch pulley works a lot better.
Of course there is no reason not to go as light as possible. I decided to lighten the pulley by removing metal from the sheaves on either side.
My son, Peter, who is a mechanical engineer offered to run calcs for me to make sure the reduced sheaves would still be strong and, therefore, safe enough.
Here’s the calcs. I’m putting all three ways he ran the program so that those of you who do this stuff can see it.
The red parts are actually a function of the way the program is written so the simulations show the pulley will be fine. This is no surprise really because one has only to compare the carabiner holes on the pulley to the protraction carabiner holes to see you don’t need that much metal to support hauling.
Here are a few pics of cutting down the first sheaf. I still have the second side to go.
Have a great Thanksgiving y'all!
Zander

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 24, 2010 - 04:09pm PT
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Nov 30, 2010 - 10:01am PT
After I finished making the regulator clock (details here http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1331017/Build-A-Regulator-Clock-With-Edge) for my wife's neice, my wife mentioned that I should look at fixing a crack in the upstairs bathroom ceiling.

Our upstairs bathroom has always been a sore spot as it had no shower, only a tub that didn't drain, and so we have never bathed in it during the entire 17 years that we have lived here. Our one and only shower was downstairs, located off the kitchen. Not ideal, but it worked for the whole time we raised our family here. My daughter is now graduated college and teaching math in Connecticut, and my son is a sophomore at U Mass Amherst.

We had no reason to remedy the shower situation now with both of them out of the house, but there was that crack in the ceiling...

The entry to the room was halfway blocked with a poorly placed sink.

The tub was inside the door and to the right, taking up precious space and collecting dust.

Left of the tub was wall space that was only useful for hanging pictures. Here you can see the crack in the ceiling that started this whole mess.

My wife is a sly one, and I suspect she knew full well what would happen next. I went in to fix the crack and 6 hours later the room was gutted back through the horsehair plaster and lathe to the old posts and beams.

It took me two weeks of working in the smallish space to re-plumb, re-wire, add insulation, sheetrock, flooring, a 48" shower stall, a pedestal sink, repaint, and re-accessorize, but finally we have a new favorite place to wash away the day.

The new entrance to the room. The toilet was the only fixture that we re-used.

The right, back corner where the tub used to reside.

And finally the left, back corner, which is the same view that showed the cracked ceiling in the photo above.

NFB

Mountain climber
Wilson, Wyoming
Nov 30, 2010 - 10:56pm PT
Survival,

I have enjoyed this thread and have intended to participate for some time. Got a wild hair. Here goes:

It has been A BUSY year for A2 Plus, inc!
A2 Plus, inc = (Where A5=chinese death trap house and A1=tight, bomber, safe home) haha

This is a cool building we did this year for great folks. Private yoga studio at a residence in Wilson. The owners were great, the project went well and we stayed within budget!







This project we are wrapping up now. The home is owned by a holywood movie-star agent. It has been a great job for us!




When I get a free minute, I will post up some more.
Spider Savage

Mountain climber
SoCal
Dec 1, 2010 - 12:29am PT
Not as good as Tucker, but someday. No power tools were used at any time.
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Dec 1, 2010 - 12:58am PT
"Crow and Bear Discuss Abstraction" 48"x48" Oil on Canvas (At Spirit Gallery, Truckee CA)
Gvickowski

Mountain climber
Flagstaff
Dec 1, 2010 - 02:38am PT
NFB

Mountain climber
Wilson, Wyoming
Dec 1, 2010 - 08:34am PT
A2 Plus!

survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 1, 2010 - 08:38am PT
NFB Rocks!
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Dec 1, 2010 - 09:28am PT
Not a great shot, but here is the completed curio cabinet (curly cherry, pau ferro, glass, and brass) that I mentioned in this thread http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1256854/Hand-Cut-Dovetails about hand cut dovetails.

Slater

Trad climber
Central Coast
Dec 1, 2010 - 11:16am PT

Man, there are some craftsmen on this site! Nice work people!
Here is my humble addition. Finally the kids will have a place to play now that it gets dark at 4pm and it's wet outside most days. It has darts, ping pong, basket ball hoop (PIG anyone?), climbing wall, and a dry erase board :) for my 2.5 year old. So far it's a hit.
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Dec 1, 2010 - 12:48pm PT
I love this thread, there is amazing talent here on the Taco. The buildings, furniture and guitar are over the top.


"Camp II" Oil on Canvas 18"x24"
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Dec 2, 2010 - 12:02pm PT
I just finished this today for a dear friend who facilitates Native American healing circles and sacred fires. The rattle is made of turtle shell with a deer bone handle and decorated with coyote fur, deer tail, leather, wood and bone beads, and partridge, blue jay, and woodpecker feathers (all found.) The inside contains dried corn from a sacred place, small stones that were collected from the roots of an upturned pine, and the beak and jaw bones of a songbird whose body I found in a field and buried. May the small bird continue to sing in ceremony!


A few months ago I had noticed that my friend was missing the eagle fetish that she placed in the direction of the East at her healing circles. During a visit to a sacred "grandfather" tree that she had shown me, I noticed a fallen branch on the ground and asked the tree's permission to use it. With permission granted, I sculpted the pine wood into an eagle and presented it to her, coincidentally (and unknown to me) on her birthday.

Later she found the original stone eagle fetish, and gifted that one during a pow wow to a friend who is a healer. Her friend, it turned out, was looking for an eagle fetish to use in her work and my small gift ripples out to the greater good.





THE PEACE TREE

Great branches of the White Pine shaded the ground below as Woodpecker gave the Peace Tree a good cleaning. Woodpecker was eating the little insects that had come to feast on the inner bark. It felt good to be cleansed of the creepy-crawlers that had gotten underneath the Peace Trees skin. From time to time, it was necessary for White Pine to call on Woodpecker to perform this act of service. Even the Peace tree had experiences that were a bother.
Woodpecker found joy in eating the juicy bugs that had plagued his friend, White Pine. He realized that his mission of service was to protect the peace by ridding White Pine, who was the peacekeeper of the forest, of unwanted distractions. To this day the feathers of Flicker, the Woodpecker, are highly prized for the strength of their cleansing of negativity and for their protection.

Storyteller, the Clan Mother of the Sixth Moon Cycle, shows us that anything we allow to get under our skin detracts from our ability to find inner peace. The judgmental words of others can reflect our need for outside approval. We can protect ourselves from the unjust opinions of others through cleansing the negativity, adjusting our focus, and allowing the Peace Tree to be our teacher. Is something bothering you that should be cleansed in order for you to rediscover and to protect your inner peace?

From “Earth Medicine” by Jamie Sams
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Dec 3, 2010 - 12:17am PT
Nice Edge.
High Fructose Corn Spirit

Gym climber
Full Silos of Iowa
Dec 18, 2010 - 01:42pm PT
Beautiful kids, Cragman.

Beautiful structures, too.

Your strong work ethic is obvious, too, very admirable. Just wish it were more obvious across the board in today's generation like it was in previous ones.

Cool how your roof beams all came together in the final product.
Batrock

Trad climber
Burbank
Dec 18, 2010 - 03:15pm PT
Dean,

That is incredible, thanks for sharing.

FWI, Chris and Maureen and their kids will be down from Alaska for Christmas. It's been several years since we have all been together and am looking forward to it. It's not like the old days when i could cruise up to June and crash at their place.
rich sims

Trad climber
co
Dec 18, 2010 - 09:51pm PT
Really beautiful work everyone
Some of my most rewarding work has been working with wood.
I think some of the best lesions I taught my daughters was when we built our houses.

I am being taught some lesions of my own building my first S.C.I.P. foam and shotcrete house.
rich sims

Trad climber
co
Dec 18, 2010 - 11:51pm PT
Structural Concrete Insulated Panels

The company that was to supply the panels and complete the erection folded.
So I set up my own shop to build SCIP panels.
Shot/Blast crete is applied after the panels are set.
The system is R40 walls, R80 roof, 250 mile wind load, 8.3 earth quake, and 4 hr fire rating with a heating and cooling savings of 70%
With all the set backs having to find the materials, tools, warehouse, teach crews to build the panels ……..so on I am looking forward to the next house as the learning curve has been steep. No SCIP home building guide for Dummies…….
I saw a vid of a SCIP wall that took a four pound hit with C4. The wall was not breached tuff stuff ..stucco or EIFS on alien steroids
groundup

Trad climber
hard sayin' not knowin'
Dec 19, 2010 - 01:07am PT
Beautiful projects! Some of you have inspired me to plan my mountain cabin in new and interesting ways. If the wife will go for it!

Here's a little change of pace from the amazing woodwork...

My 1974 Dart Swinger. My Grandfather bought it brand new off the lot in 73/74 and it only had 40,000 original miles. Unfortunately it sat outside its entire life and was in really bad shape.
Here's where it started:
Here's where it ended up:
And pretty much finished it this September but I still have a few little details to take care of. Too bad I've reached the limit of my talent and my money at exactly the same time.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 19, 2010 - 02:27am PT
Faux barbarian wood grain a la '60's:

Now genuine Honduran mahogany (leaded lites by Justthemaid, of course)
(Yes, genuine Batchelder tiles)

drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Dec 21, 2010 - 02:33pm PT

Six months to the day from when I started the project, the sphere is now installed!!!

Over 300 hours of grinding and polishing by hand.

I'm pretty darn proud!!!
Leggs

Sport climber
California originally, Old Pueblo presently..
Dec 21, 2010 - 03:06pm PT
You should be SO proud, Jefe!!! It's a beautiful piece of work!
Captain...or Skully

Big Wall climber
leading the away team, but not in a red shirt!
Dec 23, 2010 - 11:09pm PT
That's Badass. Seriously.
Captain...or Skully

Big Wall climber
leading the away team, but not in a red shirt!
Dec 24, 2010 - 12:16am PT
I helped build a Marble kitchen today. Bleah.
C'mon. Marble? In a kitchen? Are you serious? Not worth pics.



There's no accounting for taste, huh? (yeesh)
RtM

Boulder climber
DHS
Dec 27, 2010 - 12:00am PT
Not as beautiful as the glass ball and the store front, but it did take me a couple thousand hours to polish it up!

survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 27, 2010 - 12:49am PT
THAT is a seriously bitchin' looking book cover!

Nice polish boys! Cars, wood, globes, books, damn!
groundup

Trad climber
hard sayin' not knowin'
Dec 27, 2010 - 02:57pm PT
Wow. Talented bunch here. Nice looking book!
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Dec 27, 2010 - 04:03pm PT
Reilly~

You must NOT have young kids! LOL Seriuosly beautiful finish on those cabinets!

This thread just keeps gettin better, eh Skully!!??

I have to refinish this bed for my daughter, it was her mothers bed and grandma's bed. Grandma is 80 now, so it an old bed. They painted it with an awful off-white antique paint when my wife was a little girl. It has knott been easy getting that paint off. Soaked it for five days! People used to be shorter so I have to rebuild the side rails they are 73" and the new mattress is 75'! I bought 14' of 5 1/4 x 6" Hemlock should be interesting working out the details! P.P.S. I couldn't find my board stretcher!! LOL


Thor
Gene

Social climber
Dec 27, 2010 - 04:12pm PT
Cragman,

Curious... Are there any extraordinary seismic regs for building in your area? Beautiful stuff.

g
Manimal

climber
SLT, Ca
Dec 27, 2010 - 04:55pm PT
I am almost finished with this interesting home in South Lake Tahoe. It is the second one we have done with this wall system called Tridi-panels, kind of an inside out ICF. A local engineer ran some tests on various other wall systems and found this to be the most energy efficient wall he has encountered. It is made from recycled polystyrene, steel mesh and then coated with 1.5" of concrete on each side elminating the need for sheetrock or siding on those areas. This house was modeled for maximum passive solar gain in winter and of course the opposite in summer. If you're curious I can share more details, just shoot me an email. Cheers! Cory
Slater

Trad climber
Central Coast
Dec 29, 2010 - 05:53pm PT
The Round Table Gym & Pub-
My climbing cave is now complete.
This burmese hardwood table was brought back from WWII by my dad's buddy (RIP Tag!) in 1945, who coincidentally also helped teach me to fish and took me on my first backpacking trip with my dad when I was 10 yrs old.
The room is 12'x24' and sports over 300 holds and a roof section that follows a 6/12 pitch up to 12' high.
I'm not a carpenter... just an English teach, but I did it all myself, including plumbing and electrical (with help from a buddy!).

stop over and climb!
Captain...or Skully

climber
leading the away team, but not in a red shirt!
Dec 29, 2010 - 06:01pm PT
Craggy....Marble is soft. It soaks things up. If ya like stains, go for marble. I'd rather wait until we do a nice granite one. We do one most every day, but I was waiting on a really nice one, just to keep up with the Artists, don't cha know.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jan 1, 2011 - 08:13pm PT
fortress of cinema,
coaxing creativity of me lassies.

what i can't afford, i just make.
Sherri

Trad climber
WA
Jan 1, 2011 - 08:46pm PT
Love the climbing wall in the background, Slater!

Norwegian--that's a proud play-fortress!

It all makes me wish I was again.(or at least one who had such creative, constructive parents.) :)
Captain...or Skully

climber
leading the away team, but not in a red shirt!
Jan 8, 2011 - 02:55pm PT
How about some Jewelry? Well, Sure......

Pretty easy peasy, fun, too.Yeah, kinda lame. Kinda building, though.
Sort of...
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Jan 8, 2011 - 08:05pm PT

Building some nordic trail; 10" base at 3000' in town


relaxing after work; 86" base at 6800'

dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Jan 8, 2011 - 08:08pm PT

I just finished it. Did all the work myself. All the sheet metal, Paint, electrical and assemble it. It is 125hp and 125 foot pounds of torque. Six speed trans. 110 cubic inch. Super f*#king fast!!!!

It is 4-Sale.

DT.
Captain...or Skully

climber
leading the away team, but not in a red shirt!
Jan 8, 2011 - 08:13pm PT
Dude, THAT is Bad Ass. Seriously.
dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Jan 8, 2011 - 08:39pm PT

Thanks Man. This is my 1958 Panhead I did a few years ago. It's a lot of fun!

DT.
mission

Social climber
boulder,co
Jan 8, 2011 - 11:37pm PT
nita

Social climber
chica from chico..waiting on spring days..
Jan 8, 2011 - 11:44pm PT


Dogtown, Seriously impressed!!!!..Beautiful art work on your bikes...
Vosser

Trad climber
reno, NV
Jan 9, 2011 - 12:11am PT
My round deck frame
WBraun

climber
Jan 9, 2011 - 12:53am PT
Beautiful work Vosser

And real quality work Dogtown, you're good .....
dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Jan 9, 2011 - 01:20am PT
Thanks! The red one is pretty trick; if you notice no levers on the handle bars it has all internal controls. A twist grip for the clutch on the left hand side and the front and rear brakes run off the rear foot peddle thru a proportioning value to give it that real clean look. Gotta do something in the winter. I think I’m going to show it this next month in Denver. And hopefully sell it.

DT.
Thorgon

Big Wall climber
Sedro Woolley, WA
Jan 9, 2011 - 08:19am PT
Vosser, round deck, check!


Yours is way nicer, but I had to cover a pond that the previous owners put in, safety hazard for my kids!


Thor
Vosser

Trad climber
reno, NV
Jan 9, 2011 - 05:37pm PT
Looks good thor, round decks can be tricky. Nice profile pic, looks like the same rock in my profile. Ha
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Jan 9, 2011 - 08:04pm PT

E-kat, I think you have probably sampled my product; I groom at the golf course in town. Glacier Nordic Club owns the equipment.
MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jan 12, 2011 - 11:49pm PT
Ok, not a huge project, but I made some mini-rakes for my rock garden today. Oval carabiner and quarter in for size reference:


Here's the rock garden:



Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 13, 2011 - 01:02am PT
Very nice Grasshopper! Why wasn't I shown that Saturday?
MisterE

Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
Jan 13, 2011 - 01:36am PT
Ummm, it wasn't in very good shape on Saturday.

Stupid sheddy monster Palo Verde! I still cannot figure out how that tree arrows needles two inches into the wet sand below from 25 feet.

Some kinda ninja-shedding needles-of-death thing that I have been fortunate enough to avoid during raking...
Vulcan

Sport climber
Jan 13, 2011 - 12:32pm PT
system wall...adjustable to any angle...
ramonjuan

climber
Jan 13, 2011 - 01:56pm PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 13, 2011 - 02:00pm PT
Looks like something for Locker or Ahmadinajad.
ramonjuan

climber
Jan 13, 2011 - 02:04pm PT
Its a steam generator replacement at a nuclear power plant
diablo

Trad climber
sd,ca
Jan 13, 2011 - 03:20pm PT
Is that the project that is 40 mill over budget?
ramonjuan

climber
Jan 14, 2011 - 11:37am PT
I'm not sure.
sean_barb

Trad climber
Suburb of Moore's Wall
Jan 21, 2011 - 05:45pm PT
put a new roof on an old step van. the previous owner had bolted a catwalk on top of the roof and it was rusting through and damaging the interior. with the help of my father-in-law, i pulled the catwalk off and installed a new skin to the roof. i had never done any sheet metal work before. one large piece of sheet aluminum and 300+ rivets later, the roof is ready to rock for many years. riveting stuff!
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Jan 21, 2011 - 07:44pm PT
OK, ramonjuan, what the heck is it?

eKat

Everybody knows that's the steam generator.

dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Jan 21, 2011 - 08:44pm PT
This a 1958 panhead I did a ground up on. It took one year and $35,000
Ricardo Cabeza

climber
All Over.
Jan 22, 2011 - 10:52am PT
I like the glulam swap. My last project had me installing doors where there used to be windows, in balloon frame walls. It takes quite a bit of bracing and cribbing to keep that house from coming down(or cracking the horsehair plaster).
Robb

Social climber
The other "Magic City on the Plains"
Jan 22, 2011 - 11:29am PT
Continuous sofit venting RULES!!!!!!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jan 22, 2011 - 07:02pm PT
Nice job Cragman-Great to see you kept the integrity of the orig lines and mood.
dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Jan 22, 2011 - 08:26pm PT
This is a coolest off topic tread ever! Just goes to show we’re not just a bunch of rock monkeys after all. Some of the engineering and craftsmanship on these posts are truly impressive.

Thanks. DT
sempervirens

climber
Jan 22, 2011 - 11:23pm PT
Cragman, Damn. Good work. Impressive.

How long did that whole job take?
I noticed the soffit vents; there are a lot of them. Do they go all the way around the new addition? Are they necessary because there is an open beam ceiling and therefore no attic space? I have a little cabin and we plan to finish the upstairs attic into a bedroom, I wonder if I also need extensive venting.

Thanks in advance.

On second look I see there is not an open beam ceiling in the new room. But there is a finished upstairs space, which is similar to my plan.
p-owed

Social climber
Ramona ca
Jan 23, 2011 - 12:13pm PT
Something i pounded together

something I designed and installed
john hansen

climber
Feb 23, 2011 - 01:46am PT
Just got "notice to proceed" on a 15000 sq ft school building with another 5000 sq ft of covered lanai.

Back working again,,, instead of just bidding,, ye,haw!!!

John Hansen
Quality Builders, Big Island , Hawaii
mooch

Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
Feb 23, 2011 - 11:29am PT
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/f35-air-show/76e7f2c7942491e9746376e7f2c7942491e97463-415454658621?q=f-35&FORM=VIRE7

Melissa

Gym climber
berkeley, ca
Feb 23, 2011 - 11:31am PT
I gave my family money that was earmarked for a stay in Vegas, since the hotels didn't do gift cards. I wanted to do something a little more personalized than cash, so I tucked it inside of a paper Parthenon, a paper Chinese temple, and a paper Eiffel Tower (not shown) with hotel logos on them. I actually flew across the country with them. I can't believe they survived mostly intact.

Alas, I couldn't get all the little paper columns on the Parthenon to stand up straight and even. It was one of those projects that sounded cute until I realized I was probably 20 hours in and they were looking kinda rough.

Gene

climber
Feb 23, 2011 - 11:55am PT
Mooch,

A quick question. At about 3:30 in the video, there are irregular somethings on top of the cockpit canopy. Are these break away joints in event of ejection?

Thanks,
g
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Feb 23, 2011 - 01:47pm PT
I'm finally getting around to building a good lap counter for our little 4-lane HO slot car track. I had enough spare parts to build this prototype and I'm in the process of ordering more parts for the other 3 lanes. It's built around a Microchip PIC16F88 microcontroller. It uses an IR emitter @ 940nm and a matched 940nm IR photo-transistor as the switch to signal a car pass. The rest of the parts are on the schematic. If anyone wants the schematic file [.sch] which works with ExpressPCB or the really well documented assembly code [.asm] I'll be happy to send it out.


Tomcat

Trad climber
Chatham N.H.
Mar 8, 2011 - 05:30pm PT
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Mar 8, 2011 - 08:16pm PT
This is definately my top favorite off-topic thread of all time!

I'm not building anything these days, just interior re-painting of dinged up walls and mouldings and trim. Doesn't make for a very interesting photo!
perswig

climber
Mar 8, 2011 - 08:30pm PT
Tom, tough winter to be building through.
Nice lines.

Dale
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Mar 8, 2011 - 08:51pm PT
Cool- Tomcat. Timber frames are really interesting. My dad and I built a shop with a timber frame. It was just built out of framing grade lumber. Nothing special. It was fun.

Dean- cool little remodel. I'm doing one for a friend in Bishop. Nights and weekends. I have no freetime, but somehow only managed two weeks of work over the course of a month and change.

I'm glad someone noticed the vented soffit. Try buying that stuff in Bishop. It's a special order. It's so dry here, (and people are broke) I don't see too many soffits under the eaves around here.
squishy

Mountain climber
sacramento
Mar 8, 2011 - 09:01pm PT
A completely scratch designed and built dollar tree foam board RC airplane with a 50 amp ESC, KF2 airfoil, brushless motor and lipo battery...I hope it flies...


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 8, 2011 - 09:04pm PT
So I'm walking by this building site in Ushuaia and I hear this sound
that I know I've heard before but it took me a few seconds before I
realized it was the sound of a guy using a hand saw!
Now that's being a green builder!

MisterE

Social climber
Cinderella Story, Outa Nowhere
Mar 9, 2011 - 12:33am PT
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1425161/Honda-CRV-to-C-RV-Conversion-Mini-TR
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Apr 7, 2011 - 12:38pm PT
I'm in the middle of a small remodeling project that I'm doing for my dear friend(and hairdresser) Jeffery. He's been living in the same apt. for 20 years and the kitchen has had no updating of any kind in all that time.

It's a small area but there has been a lot of work. The walls and ceiling and hall moulding were all painted a semi-gloss in an awful color that looked like cafe-au-lait. I started by washing and priming everything, and then repainting the ceiling in a clean white and the walls in a soft bluish-grey, in a pearl finish.

The next step was to do something with the awful old cheap cabinets. The hinges were copper-coated steel 3/8" offset surface mount in a style I described as "Moorish". The cabinets themselves were plywoood with a thin veneer.


He hated the hinges but it was too expensive and/or too much work to replace them with something more contemporary. But luckily he has a friend who owns a plating shop, so he clipped the pointy ends off, rounded them down, bead-blasted the lacquer off, and had his friend put them in the nickel tank. They came out with a finish that went very nicely with some new stainless steel pulls. The cabinets we revitalized with more paint work: saning, priming, and 2 coats os a nice semi-gloss in a BM color called "gray Tint".


We're only half way done. Still have the bottom cabinets to do, but that will have to wait, as I'm off to Vegas for 2 weeks!
o-man

Trad climber
Paia,Maui,HI
Apr 7, 2011 - 01:54pm PT
For more details click on this link
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Apr 7, 2011 - 02:08pm PT
So I'm walking by this building site in Ushuaia...

Did you happen to see if Charlie Porter was in port while you were there?
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Apr 7, 2011 - 05:58pm PT
Hi Lolli,
Pearl is just the name Benjamin Moore gives to a finish in their "regal" paint line that is between semi-gloss and eggshell, so the sheen is in between. They used to call it satin. It's typically used in kitchens or bathrooms, places where a flat paint or eggshell might not hold up as well, or on mouldings for people who don't like the sheen of a semi-gloss. The color is mixed right into the pearl base.

Overglazing is a whole different thing, but it does produce beautiful, often shimmery effects. I've done a lot of overglazing with my artwork, using acrylic glazes, or just very watered down paints. But I've never done any overglazing for interior housepainting. I'll bet it would be beautiful. In my artwork, I usually use a glaze in a pure semi-transparent or translucent hue over something lighter (often a tint of a similar hue), which makes the whole thing glow.

Show us your photos when you are done!
Phyl
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 8, 2011 - 12:37am PT
Healy,
It was suggested to me by Guido or somebody to look him up but having met
him only once ('75?) it would have been a bit presumptuous.
It would have been cool to go for a sail with him.
NigelSSI

Trad climber
B.C.
Apr 8, 2011 - 01:53am PT
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Apr 8, 2011 - 02:16am PT
First time I've checked out this thread-I'm amazed!
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Apr 8, 2011 - 08:05am PT
the plan:

the parts:

oak--so graceful and robust. now i just need time to install the thing.


Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 8, 2011 - 09:35am PT
Kind of a smaller project for me, but I recently finished a built-in cabinet and bookcase for the realtor who we are trusting (praying for) to sell our house. I rarely work in red oak as it isn't appropriate for the furniture I make; probably 12-15 years since I worked with it?

The oddly shaped nook at her house. For some unexplained reason there was a 4" deep fin wall left of the fireplace that had to be considered and accomodated.


And the finished project. The upper bookcase tucked into the corner fine, but the lower cabinet was notched to fit the fin wall and the left end had a matching 45 degree to suit the high traffic area. That damned dog barked at me for 3 straight hours during the installation.

MisterE

Social climber
Cinderella Story, Outa Nowhere
Apr 8, 2011 - 11:15am PT
Nice cabinet/stupid wiener dog. ;)

Eggbert before:


and after:


Before:


and after:

NigelSSI

Trad climber
B.C.
Apr 8, 2011 - 02:47pm PT
EGAD DMT!!!

That thing does look like a beast! I'm sure it was fun, though. Having a blast with the little projects we've got on the go, and learning a ton. I may be getting paid, but I've put in over double those hours at home just schooling myself for the fun of it.
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Apr 9, 2011 - 12:22am PT
Here is a project T2 contracting just finished for Quiksilver in Huntington Beach. 3000 square feet with Ipe decking and fence boards. This was a huge project for me I thought would take 5 weeks and it ended up taking 7 (Sheesh one day i'll learn how to bid my time.) Anyway both Quiksilver and the primary contractor loved the work so they awarded me another very significant contract.








Captain...or Skully

climber
My ready room
Apr 9, 2011 - 09:20am PT
Sweet deck, T2...That's huge.
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Apr 9, 2011 - 10:49am PT
Thanks Skully! That was the biggest deck I ever built.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Apr 9, 2011 - 01:04pm PT
T2, beautiful work!
Gene

climber
Apr 9, 2011 - 01:16pm PT
Quiksilver and the primary contractor loved the work so they awarded me another very significant contract.
~T2

Good to see that that level of quality work leads to another good job for you.

Chief

climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
Apr 9, 2011 - 07:58pm PT
Updated version of last year's modular utility film crane previously mounted on a flat deck for moving shot of dummy smashing into a car.

This version with 24' mast and 32' boom for Libra remote head motivated by gloved hands, ropes and counterweights filming vampirical entities.

Way nicer office this time.


Brandon-

climber
Done With Tobacco
Apr 9, 2011 - 08:17pm PT
Well it's built, but I'm proud of it. Creating that radiused step took me two days.

NigelSSI

Trad climber
B.C.
Apr 9, 2011 - 10:52pm PT

One more fan of T2's deck. WOW!


Glad you made a random connection like that, DMT. I find it's those encounters that raise my opinion of humanity every so often! XD

I'm far from an EE, and at 28 years old, tubes were basically finished before I was even conceived. As a guitar player with a love for old gear, I've picked up a bit of ability while keeping my ancient amps going, and slowly making progress on restoring a Hammond.

I've recently found some work that lets me go a little deeper into electronics with some great folks starting at the ground floor of a new very tiny company. Basically building everything from the boards to chassis to knobs in a garage, using a cnc milling machine, and whatever else we can get our hands on. Picking up textbooks, and such from the library to get my moronic ass up to speed, and loving every minute of it. It's a breath of fresh air, and mental stimulation among my other 2 jobs.
Brandon-

climber
Done With Tobacco
Apr 10, 2011 - 02:30pm PT
ay, Brandon. . . that's something. Did you heat/steam bend?

No steam box, I was fortunate to have some material that was blond, the rest of the ipe was much darker. So I just ripped it down to 1-1/4'' and clamped the strips one course at a time, ending up with the big radius. IMO, the alternating colors give it a cool look.
ninjah

Big Wall climber
a van down by the river
Apr 10, 2011 - 02:41pm PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 10, 2011 - 02:52pm PT
Brandon,
The alternating colors are also a good visual safety feature* in
addition to being a 'design element'! Good work!


* It is scary how many people manage to hurt themselves falling off
one-step precipices.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Apr 10, 2011 - 07:19pm PT
Do you have pictures of the slot car track ?

Have a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAya7D4shIc

It folds onto the wall for easy storage. Next step is to build a new track out of MDF so there are no seams. That plastic track is annoying. Plus I want to upgrade the power supply (1A+/lane) and upgrade the controllers.

-


The teardrop trailer is AWESOME! I want to build one of those!
Crag Q

Trad climber
Louisville, Colorado
Apr 10, 2011 - 09:53pm PT
Wow. Lots of cool stuff being built. I made a couple birdhouses out of scrap wood. It's kind of fun, but makes me feel like I'm taking up the hobby of an octogenarian.

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Apr 11, 2011 - 12:03am PT
hey there say, all...


well, i ain't building, sad to say, no funds and: this may not be worth it...

but:

i hope to somehow salvage it for a few more years:
it does NOT shake at all... all walls feel solid..

the roof, however, DOES have two ends where there are holes, one at each doorway...

it looks slighty crooked as you can see...

mr E did give a bit of good advice, as to stabilizing it needed (at the ol' facebook)...

so, do ANY of you all have any other ideas:
i kind of hate to just let the ol' ex-son-in-law, (family friend, and grandkids' dad and owner of this place that i now rent) just tear it down:

here it is:





any clues, as to helping it, cheap???

mr E's was about 40 bucks or so...

would a thick tarp due, for the two roof corners... ?
it is just for garden tools, soil, etc... and planter containers...

:)


*hhahhahahaha, or three chickens, if i did NOT have to deal with winter!!!
;)


***the ANGLE makes it appear more crooked than it is... from the front, it almost does not even look crooked...

MisterE

Social climber
Cinderella Story, Outa Nowhere
Apr 11, 2011 - 01:26am PT
^^FTW^^

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Apr 11, 2011 - 06:52am PT
hey there say, fortmental... actually i HAVE had to do that many a times, as a fix-it.... :))


thanks for the share, and to mr.E too...

say, it DOES work well for us poor folks, :)


also, fixed the hose here, too, that the other folks here (before me) had ruined... :)


thus, no more puddles now... :)

:)
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Apr 11, 2011 - 09:53am PT
neebee, it's listing to port. first thing you want to do is straighten it out. you'll need some force to do that. a big truck might be enough. i recommend pushing, not pulling. otherwise, a house jack or a trained elephant. once you've got the front straightened up, put in a new crossbrace inside so's it doesn't go back. that'll be easy if the framing is exposed on the inside. a good frame carpenter will recess the crossbrace so it won't intrude on the interior wall. then you can drywall it, finish it and move in.
Brandon-

climber
Done With Tobacco
Apr 11, 2011 - 10:40am PT
first thing you want to do is straighten it out.

That's just asking for trouble!

My house is a good example of that. I live in a 200+ year old post and beam colonial. No interior load bearing walls and the second floor is a bit trampoliney. I'm adding interior walls to carry the second floor this summer, but there's no way I'd try and return things to their original planes, it's an easy way to do more harm than good. Reinforcing without disturbing is probably a safer bet.
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Apr 11, 2011 - 10:59am PT
still a long ways to go, but our 61 year old machine is now officially a fully reliable means of transportation.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 11, 2011 - 02:41pm PT
Neebee,
I'm a specialist in old buildings too. I can call up the Big Bad Wolf and
he can come over for a nominal fee. Just put on a blonde wig.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 11, 2011 - 02:45pm PT
Lolli, I wasn't doubting your expertise. The Big Bad Wolf came over to
Goldie Locks' house and huffed and puffed and...


But I do have some experience other than with Mr Wolf :-)

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Apr 11, 2011 - 02:57pm PT
hey there say, lolli... this sounds good...

yeah, it is solid, so that is my hope...

i was thinking to paint it, too, when i get my next finances..

the roof, though, i may have to do the tarp, until the end of summer... as i can't do it now... :(


say, i will see about the oil first, ...

1)but--if i cannot do it the "best" way, as to oil, which is way is
the cheaper, do to, for now?
that will still be good?
(i DID read this fast, as i was so happy too see the choices, but i will also go back to more fully understand all this) :)

then, yes, i would paint it soon after...

thanks so very very much everyone!!!!


***welllllllllllll, reilley, except perhaps for the big bad wolf, :))
i am really hoping NOT to go that route, ;)
:))



:)


will fill you all in, soon...


P.S.
i should have scapped the paint off, first, but i HAD to get the pond in, and OUT of the old place's yard, as i promised the former landlady, there, that as soon as snow was gone and ground was dig-able, i'd do it...

so, i will have to cover pond, and THEN scrap...
*i near messed up then, lolli, as i was going to PAINT to save the wood, but did not know about the oil...



OOOOPS, ONE MORE THING:

2)*or---if i can only afford one thing to do now,
should it be paint, or oil???


will be back later...
thanks again, so very much...
:)

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Apr 11, 2011 - 03:18pm PT
hey there say, lolli... here is the front view... as i said, my hope is, that it is stable when pushed upon, but i have no clue yet, how the roof "feels" ....


well, here's hoping... :)

at least winter is over and it made it through... :)





:)
the kid

Trad climber
fayetteville, wv
Apr 11, 2011 - 03:20pm PT
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Apr 11, 2011 - 06:33pm PT
hey there say, lolli.. wow, thanks... yep, it is part of the charm, and will have to be....

niether the owner, my ex-son-in-law, nor me, have the finances to do this... so i will use what i can when i can to just paint it, and put a tarp for the two roof ends, until hopefuly some miracle can help by next year.... things turn up, many times in life... :)


and--i really do want to salvage it, so painting, and making sure it is stable and wont' fall on us, is the best...

i can use it for garden tools or soil, and best of all, i can keep "woods" in there for my dreamcatcher, (a friend just reminded me of this) :)


wow, i am excited, i feel like a bit of family history has been entrusted to me... *memeories from the kids, when they used to play here, and the shed, too...


:)


well, got to go and do leaves, now, i just had to check in...
:)
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Apr 20, 2011 - 09:54pm PT
http://lqp.arizona.edu/node/3792

Well, the Sphere project I worked on is now getting some press!
Leggs

Sport climber
El Presidio, Tucson
Apr 20, 2011 - 10:05pm PT
Bump Bump!
damo62

Social climber
Brisbane
Apr 20, 2011 - 10:30pm PT
Drljefe..that is inspiring, well done!
giegs

climber
Tardistan
Apr 20, 2011 - 10:33pm PT
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Apr 20, 2011 - 10:37pm PT
Wow, nice job-that sphere is really cool!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 20, 2011 - 10:38pm PT
Hmmm, Giegs, sumpin tells me an EIS wasn't filed on that fine piece o' dirt movin'.
Don't worry, yer dirty little secret is safe with me and the other 50 Tacoheads. :-)
giegs

climber
Tardistan
Apr 20, 2011 - 10:44pm PT
Eis? I don't speak Spanish. Bet someone knows where that dirt is within a couple hours.
socalbolter

Sport climber
Silverado, CA
Apr 21, 2011 - 12:00am PT
Finally getting around to building my outdoor bouldering wall:


Welded the frame last weekend.

Don't have a lot of free time these days, so it may take a while to finish it up, but I look forward to evenings climbing on it with friends...
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Apr 21, 2011 - 01:01am PT
Wow, like!
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
bouldering
Apr 29, 2011 - 10:58pm PT
Rehabbed another thrashed scooter ...
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
May 2, 2011 - 12:16pm PT
MMMMMMMETAL!!!

fabbed and welded up a new harness bar, got the base of a new bumper on, building plates to reinforce the inside of the frame rails, if i can get over to the metal yard today i'll be starting on the winch plate.


its not all work though, we got out to play in Left Hand Canyon for a couple hours on sunday.

Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
May 4, 2011 - 01:22pm PT
a free tab of sarchastic acid with this one.

this one i call sum of the moments.
cause you gotta earn balance with this one.

if you stack your coffee cup way out on the tip,
then you move some rocks to the hiney side, git it.

witfot lamp, way in the fvch out there.

email me if you want to donate to my bills in exchange for some of this mountain zeal
giegs

climber
Tardistan
May 16, 2011 - 04:31am PT
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
May 16, 2011 - 04:48am PT
My favorite thread...
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
May 16, 2011 - 09:42am PT
Euroford, nice jeep. Norwegian, love the lamps. Just another vote for great thread.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
May 20, 2011 - 09:32am PT
Surfboard building season is beginning. My 12 y.o. daughter shaping my 9 y.o. son's board for this season. Not so sure he'd be too happy about that.

Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
May 23, 2011 - 12:12pm PT
no longer rocking the primer.


scrappy

Social climber
Floataledge on the S.F. bay
May 29, 2011 - 03:16am PT
I'm not really building.
I'm refitting this lovely hardchine FRP+over+ply+over+Oak custom 30 cutter.
WW
Lambone

Ice climber
Ashland, Or
May 29, 2011 - 04:29am PT
o-man

Trad climber
Paia,Maui,HI
May 29, 2011 - 05:15am PT
I thought about it and I'm usually building something more tangible but I feel that this project is valid so this is what I'm building at the present.
http://mauioceansports.blogspot.com/
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
May 29, 2011 - 09:32am PT
Matt, is that your gym? Looks like a great place to warm up for South Seas ;) Looks fantastic!



Great boat project. After my kids are all out of college and I can finally retire (@ ~age 167), I would love to refurbish an ocean going sailboat and tour around the Caribbean climbing & bouldering Virgin Gorda and surfing all those wonderful nooks and crannies that pepper those islands. The only real problem, aside from living that long, is my sea sickness prone wife.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Jun 5, 2011 - 11:42am PT
It's looking good Lolli! Good luck with the rain!
Russ Walling

Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
Jun 5, 2011 - 11:58am PT
We've had some stuff going for a while now:



JimT

climber
Munich
Jun 5, 2011 - 12:24pm PT
This one was a bit sad when it came in:-

But I gave it a brush-up and it´s o.k. now:-

Back on the Ammersee in Bavaria 105 years after her first launch (and a shedload of money!)
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 5, 2011 - 12:43pm PT
Scrappy, JimT-dam we could almost turn this into a Wooden Boat forum if those climbers would vacate the site.

Nice projects, would love to know a little more history on both boats.
Lambone

Ice climber
Ashland, Or
Jun 5, 2011 - 01:42pm PT
Matt, is that your gym? Looks like a great place to warm up for South Seas ;) Looks fantastic!

Yup! Eldo Wall company just put in our new boulder 50ft long by 16ft tall.

Some really cool wooden boats in here!

One day I'd like to build a boat, and a guitar...
JimT

climber
Munich
Jun 5, 2011 - 03:08pm PT
That one was built by Rambeck in 1901 in Starnberg south of Munich, oak on oak Swedish iron fastened with a spruce deck and survived well until the 2nd war but went downhill after that, it got the fibergass treatment in the middle sixties and then rotted away inside like they do.
She is very much like an International 45m˛ class boat but too early for this rule, she´s a bit too big (10.4m long). Originally gaff rigged and converted in the 1930´s.

Owned by two guys who wanted to save her but there was no chance to restore her as original, nothing was worth saving so we went the conserve what we could and then wallpaper route.

We ripped out all the rotted stuff like the keel, deadwood, floors, deckbeams, 1/4 of the planking, 1/2 the frames and so on and all the metalwork. About 80% of the wood went in the fire.

Forced the hull back into shape which had hogged badly, she had about 9" of drop on the ends

Re-framed and floored with sawn-oak, re-fastened and replaced the missing planking and fitted a new laminated mahogany keel. Two diagonal layers of mahogany and one longitudinal following the original planking lines. New deck beams, ply deck and laid teak.

All custom metalwork including glued-in chainplates, NACA profile rudder and all the rest.

A lot of varnish and sanding! 2 years and about $45k.

Really fast in moderate winds, I´ve won regatta´s with her on the odd occasion I go sailing.

Not the biggest I´ve done but not the smallest either, it´s what I do when making climbing gear gets boring!

Jim



Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 5, 2011 - 03:18pm PT
I'm still trying to figure out the upload software for my camera, but in the past three weeks we've gone from a foundation to an envelope on a 2k sf, two floor, walk out basement timberframe hybrid home. The hybrid is in the floor system. We platform framed all the exterior walls and added a timberframe for the floors so that the lumber is visible.All visible lumber was milled on site. It's really a cool idea even if it pisses off the dedicated timberframers. New construction is so much fun, everything fits, is square and plumb, and flows well.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 5, 2011 - 04:10pm PT
Figured out the photo upload.

Foundation

First floor

Second floor (my Dad is the electrical contractor, awesome!)

Second floor timberframe

Timberframe detail

First floor layout with timberframe floor system above

Second floor subfloor

Rafters and second floor dormer in

Roof deck installed

That's where I'm at.
MisterE

Social climber
Cinderella Story, Outa Nowhere
Jun 5, 2011 - 04:39pm PT
Really like the timberframe beams - it's a great look.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 5, 2011 - 04:49pm PT
Thanks, I think so too. I didn't fabricate them, my co-worker did, but installing all the timberframe stuff was way fun. Brute strength to carry the timbers and then finesse to drop them into their receivers. I'm so glad that I chose carpentry as a profession.
MisterE

Social climber
Cinderella Story, Outa Nowhere
Jun 5, 2011 - 05:26pm PT
Yep, I agree: carpentry can be a great profession with the right jobs. I am starting a pretty fun job myself tomorrow. A woman who does fused and blown glass needs an entire workshop built for her to house all of her tools and materials. I will be starting with display shelving for almost 200 3" wide X 5" tall containers of powdered glass - and she wants to see every one of them. I am going to do them in VG fir and put plexiglass doors on the units to keep the dust out.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 5, 2011 - 05:42pm PT
I'd be into seeing pictures of that, MrE.

The house I'm working on has a framing detail I've never seen. We're 'crosshatching' all the exterior studs with 2x3's to give more depth to the walls. Essentially, we're strapping all the walls, but with larger material. Apparently, it adds seven R points when we insulate. We're using a mix of foam and hard-pack cellulose. It's great to implement these energy efficient designs.

An aside, has anyone worked on earthship designs? I'm thinking about building a home in the next couple of years, and an earthship seems like a viable option. That or cob.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 5, 2011 - 05:45pm PT
Lolli, the timberframe isn't dovetailed. It's square cut receivers and mortise and tenon.
Every joist is toenailed with big (20d) nails.
o-man

Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
Jun 5, 2011 - 05:55pm PT
Brandon, As a thirty five year veteran carpenter it is great to see something really cool getting built. I am really hoping for an exciting project to come my way real soon. Maui is still deeply depressed and doesn't show any signs of change. Here's an image of something I put together a while back.
MisterE

Social climber
Cinderella Story, Outa Nowhere
Jun 5, 2011 - 06:45pm PT
Brandon, I have done earthship and straw-bale workshops in Washington and Oregon. Earth-ship is super labor-intensive to do a whole house with, but I saw one cool house that had an earthship foundation, and straw-bale construction on top. It worked well, because the straw bales sat nicely atop the foundation, both being rather wide.

The real issue with earthship, and the difficulty, lies in completely filling in the tires - because of the multiple rounded aspect, it becomes necessary to ram the dirt in at various angles all the way arsound to ensure the complete filling of the "side-walls" of the tires.

The cob looks like it would be a ton of work as well.

cool vault, o-man!
kennyt

climber
woodfords,ca
Jun 5, 2011 - 10:12pm PT
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Jun 5, 2011 - 11:09pm PT
Nothing anywhere near as cool as those beautiful boats and houses -

This is the frame I am working on at the moment, my summer project is to turn it into a fixie.
Hand chopped, sanded and polished. Have to get a few nicks filled with weld and then I will start building it back up.

The frame after a couple minutes of sanding to look at the metal:


This is how it looks now, still working on polishing but getting there:

survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 6, 2011 - 01:14pm PT
The humble compost bins.

Built from old pallets, lined with osb and feed bags.

Slats in the front to make them easier to work in.






guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 6, 2011 - 01:33pm PT
scrappy

Social climber
Floataledge on the S.F. bay
Jun 6, 2011 - 11:03pm PT
I wish I could tell you guy's about Pinocchio, but she's build by GAINES and I never heard of the builders name and the designer is unknown, soo I don't really know about the boat. But some old timer in the yard say's she looks like the Golden Hind, Van de stadt-Black soo or even a replica of Joshua Slocom's Spray and maybe a Dickerson also. All I know is that she tracks very well, I acquired her last october the previous owner flodded her and messed up all the wirings. He told me that she got flodded 3' throu the head for not having anti-siphon loop. But that didn't bother but it's gamble and soo far I'm very happy the way she sails. Latitude 38 qouted her a mystery boat from last months issue on their boatyard tour.
Guido or maybe you can start a salty monkey furom, Lol. Or a Taco regatta.
WW
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Jun 7, 2011 - 11:55am PT
rebuilding a 60 year old Borg Warner T90 Transmission.

MisterE

Social climber
Cinderella Story, Outa Nowhere
Jun 16, 2011 - 06:16pm PT
Built a podium for the vitamin aisle in the store I work at. The unit holds the reference material for the Wellness Department. Here's the crappy old cardboard one they had that was taped together and desintegrating at the base (sorry for the phone pic):


I got the materials yesterday and just finished this morning, platform is hinged for additional storage.


I also put a 20# block of concrete (foamed in) inside of the base for additional stability, as well as two locking wheels:


And installed:


Fun little project!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jun 16, 2011 - 08:02pm PT
Speech!
golsen

Social climber
kennewick, wa
Jun 16, 2011 - 08:15pm PT
Some of you guys are real craftsmen and women and have a lot to be proud of. Not much craft work from me on this proejct but its big! I am the project manager for construction of everything in the picture but the two big concrete buildings that dont have roofs on the right. It is the worlds largest radiochemical processing facility, designed to cleanup 56 million gallons of radioactive waste at Hanford, WA leftover from the cold war.



This is one of the world's largest nuclear waste vitrification melters, I have two of them in my facility to turn radioactive waste into glass logs at the rate of 30 metric tons per day. This puppy is about the size of a big 2 car garage and when finally assembled will weigh 600,000 lbs without the glass.

I will be glad when we get this thing built (2015) and processing that waste.
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 16, 2011 - 08:25pm PT
wow !
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jun 16, 2011 - 08:42pm PT
Glad to see that puppy is ontrack for vitrifying - can't start soon enough. Where will the blocks / cylinders go afterwords?
golsen

Social climber
kennewick, wa
Jun 16, 2011 - 09:24pm PT
Healyje,

the High Level Waste was slated for Yucca Mtn; however, that was stopped. A "Blue Ribbon Commission" will have a draft report out this fall with their recommendations then the gnashing of teeth can begin.

The Low Level Glass which the melter above will process is by far the largest quantity and will be stored at the Hanford Site in a specially constructed landfill. Once the waste is vitrified, the potential for leaching and or transport into the environment is almost non-existent.

Despite the politics of where the vitrified waste will be stored, it is way more desirable than having the 56 million gallons in liquid form as it currently sits.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jun 16, 2011 - 09:26pm PT
I'm with you there. Glass is good.
BBA

climber
OF
Jun 18, 2011 - 04:55pm PT
A walkway, not on the scale of Yucca Mountain. A month ago after getting the hard work done.


A month later.


Detail.


golsen

Social climber
kennewick, wa
Jun 18, 2011 - 07:17pm PT
Nice. Did you dye the aggregate afterwards then?

phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Jun 18, 2011 - 08:36pm PT
Golsen, your project is amazing. There are some very large projects reported in this thread, but I think you might be the current leader!
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Jun 18, 2011 - 09:22pm PT
A telescope brah. Wan big fakka.

http://atst.nso.edu/
o-man

Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
Jun 18, 2011 - 09:36pm PT
I put this together about a year ago.
Click Here for the full story
golsen

Social climber
kennewick, wa
Jun 18, 2011 - 10:13pm PT
Golsen, your project is amazing. There are some very large projects reported in this thread, but I think you might be the current leader!

Thanks, but its a dubious distinction as it is taxpayer $. But the intent is good. We do our best. I for one believe that we will be successful but not without many future challenges, including getting this large of a plant started.

Also, the craftsmanship I use is more along the lines of technical and contract knowledge, respect, politics and if all else fails, kickin some ass.
BBA

climber
OF
Jun 18, 2011 - 11:04pm PT
Golsen - For the walkway I used stones from the local landscape purveyor and set them one at a time in wet mortar. The next project I try will be using dry mortar/concrete, but here in the Portland area it's hard to get enough dry days to use that technique. The stones as photographed are their real color, Montana Rainbow river pebbles and Mexican beach blacks. No dying was done. One has to do a bit of sorting and washing of stones to segregate them by color. The edging is cheap leftover rock slices they sell in bits and pieces set vertically in concrete. The dividing lines are old tiles cut and embedded edge up in concrete. It follows the Chinese tradition of using what's available (and, therefore, cheap). It's a slow process.

I took the finished pictures today while it was raining, and the rain brings out the colors. It isn't cheating to do that, because here it seems to rain for months at a time so I get to see the rich colors alot. Been up here not even three years, still miss sunny Petaluma. Lots of fun playing with rocks on the patio in the rain.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 19, 2011 - 09:49am PT
A little more progress.
johnr9q

Sport climber
Sacramento, Ca
Jun 19, 2011 - 11:09am PT
I built the camper displayed with the following features. I am into rock climbing and I do need to go, and often do, into areas where 4 wheel drive would be nice but 99% of my travel is on high speed pavement so am happy with the 2WD and a winch, which has come in handy more than once) I wanted a dual purpose vehicle. So I built an aluminum flatbed for my truck. I made the flatbed sit at the same elevation as the original PU bed because I didn't want to lose the height required of a standard flatbed by sitting above the rear wheels so I made wheel wells that extend up into the flat bed so technically it isn't totally flat but works well. I made corresponding clearance areas in the camper to accommodate the wheel wells. When I put the camper on the truck, I have to not only slide it in but I also need to lift the camper about 5" to get it over the wheel wells. When I have the camper off I have stake sides which go on the flat bed. I can convert the truck from a flatbed pickup to a camper in less than 30 minutes. I have a cable hoist system I designed for my garage that lifts the camper off and on. I wanted solid sides not fabric and easily openable glass windows so designed the folding panels you can see in the erected position in the pictures. I also wanted a larger dinette so designed the slideout you can see in the pics. The slideout and the top all go up with electro/mechanical actuators. The unit is fully self contained with toilet (self contained), shower (The toilet and shower are in a 32" X 32" room and the toilet slides into the wall to make the shower very roomy) I have a stove and 3 way frig. I have one fresh water tank installed in the RV and another fresh water tank and a grey water tank installed under the flatbed. Total fresh water capacity is 60 gal and grey water is 15 gal. I have a solar panel on the top also. By building a camper that fits on a flatbed there is much more room for placing all the interior components. I completed the camper a few months ago and it has been operating nicely.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 21, 2011 - 11:01pm PT
Had to find a project to keep JustTheMaid off the rock for a couple of days
so her shoulder can heal.





La piece de resistance as viewed against the light - serious artistry:
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 21, 2011 - 11:05pm PT
Purty. What type of joinery?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 22, 2011 - 12:31am PT
HaHaHa, it looks like we're gonna stay after class and write on the black
board for a while. Yes, mortise and tenon, though it can be tough on the tendons.
Look closely at the first two pics and you'll see all the details. :-)

Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Jun 22, 2011 - 01:18am PT
I'm in awe of everything I've seen!!!!!!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 29, 2011 - 09:49pm PT
Just a little "maintenance" on our Barient 35 primary winches on the old bateau. I cheat each time and keep a copy of the blown-up schematic on hand for reference. Have to strip these down every two years.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 29, 2011 - 09:58pm PT
Guido,
Are the contents of that bottle key to the dismantling?

And, wow, nothing but the best for our Guido, eh? I can't imagine those
Barients ever need anything but grease.
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 7, 2011 - 01:21pm PT
Nice look Guido !!

I on the other hand have been toiling away in the hot sun with mystery guest number 9.7 building the most bitchin' straw bale wall in the world!!

Using straw for the forms was bitchin'!



The big pour was bitchin'!


Stacking bales and stiching on lathe was bitchin'!


Building huge buttresses was bitchin'!


Doing the first scratch coat of my life was bitchin'!


And thanks a million to Mystery Guest 9.7, who is of course....bitchin'!!



MisterE

Social climber
Bouldering the Gnar
Jul 7, 2011 - 01:27pm PT
Turned out really nice, Reilly! Thanks for the pictures - I'll let Skip know you posted them up.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 7, 2011 - 01:27pm PT
The Survival Domelands National Recreation Area? Wow! Impressive!

So ya gonna recreate this place too?
Mal Pais, right? Can't remember exactly.


edit:
Eric,
That glass is the neighborhood walkers' show-stopper. I should put a
brochure holder out on the sidewalk for MissyMaid. I mean soon-to-be MissusMaid!
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Jul 7, 2011 - 01:54pm PT
I welded the chassis for this car:


Also built the trailer, machined the quick change gear box, helped layup the one piece fiberglass body and a host of other misc items.

Than managed to get married and started having kids, so never got a chance to drive it.

Moved to AK, figured a boat would be a good way to access cool areas, so ordered some plywood, epoxy, fiberglass and starting making a mess. After a few years in the garage, this appeared:


I've done way too many home improvement projects, remodeled the kitchen, downstairs bathroom, new windows, new front door, and am finishing up the upstairs bathroom.
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 7, 2011 - 03:01pm PT
Nice car and boat Paul.

Reilly, THAT my friend, is the dihedrals area of my old stomping grounds at Smith Rocks. And yes, I have done ALL kinds of recreating there!


A couple of very large objects went behind the new wall.
philo

Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
Jul 9, 2011 - 04:25pm PT
Captain...or Skully

climber
or some such
Jul 9, 2011 - 05:00pm PT
You could say......It's Bitchen. Or at least Survival could.
I think he DID, actually.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 9, 2011 - 05:35pm PT
This thread is in fact bitchen.

I'm stoked on my new project. I spent yesterday running a draw knife over 16''x12' eastern white cedar logs in preparation for the radness that's beginning next week.

Let's see some more cool shit!
Captain...or Skully

climber
or some such
Jul 9, 2011 - 06:12pm PT
Drop a note to me, too. You never know.
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Jul 9, 2011 - 06:14pm PT
WOW, as always to this thread. I like that building with straw... I think I could maybe do that... or it at least makes sense to me!

I have to stay home and work this weekend. EKat that office is so awesome, I'll be wishing that was where I was working.
Captain...or Skully

climber
or some such
Jul 9, 2011 - 06:16pm PT
I'm building a raised garden bed out of stone sink cutouts.....it's pretty ugly, though. Maybe it'll get good enough to show off. Someday.
Time will tell, huh?
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Jul 9, 2011 - 06:19pm PT
Yes Captain, I am now curious-get it ready and post a pic! Sounds like a cool project to me.
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Jul 9, 2011 - 09:08pm PT
Yep, I can see how those views could be a distraction ;)
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 9, 2011 - 10:43pm PT
A 6'2" squash tail thruster. No one's ever built one of these.

o-man

Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
Jul 10, 2011 - 04:38pm PT
A 6'2" squash tail thruster. No one's ever built one of these.
Keep us abreast of your progress.
Hope you're getting some waves over there.
It's been sweet summer south shore action for the past week here.
luggi

Trad climber
from the backseat of Jake& Elwood Blues car
Jul 10, 2011 - 09:22pm PT

will be ready for the fall crush and 2013 bottling.
east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Jul 10, 2011 - 11:13pm PT
never been a fan of the squash - tail . give a round pin or fish ( no not Russ) looks cool ! have fun!
east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Jul 10, 2011 - 11:18pm PT
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 11, 2011 - 08:17am PT
never been a fan of the squash - tail


Nor am I. It's for one of my teenage daughters. And at that age, they just want to *look* cool. She's way more concerned about the color and art. She actually wants me to glass in a Roxy sticker (copy onto rice paper and lam it). Yikes.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 11, 2011 - 10:55am PT
East Side,
As a fellow stair builder I gotta say - RADNESS! I love the
wrought iron inserts! I just noticed the separate metal handrail.
Obviously, this was permited although it looks like one could roll a 4"
ball between the bottom rail and the treads. Did the inspector cut you some slack?


Hey, Survival, did you permit your Domelands Wall? I'm not being snarky.
I bet it would be approved in NM. Wouldn't happen here in Bureaufornia.
They didn't want to give me a permit for my dome cause it didn't fit their
narrow view of life.
Slakkey

Big Wall climber
From Back to Big Wall Baby
Jul 11, 2011 - 03:13pm PT

Another Bike :) Specialized Langster Frame Track Bike
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Jul 11, 2011 - 03:26pm PT
east side-that is awesome wood stairs-i always think wood built homes look so great... and cozy.
Captain...or Skully

climber
or some such
Jul 11, 2011 - 04:24pm PT
Slakkey's got his own "Park Tool". Hehehe.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 13, 2011 - 09:07pm PT







guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 13, 2011 - 11:14pm PT
Brandon

Whoa that is a lot of work! peeled some logs in Jackson Hole years ago for a friend's cabin project and have a great respect for the job. Nice detailing.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 13, 2011 - 11:41pm PT
Oh yeah, log peeling is a pain in the butt, back, forearms, neck, hands, butt,
amd brain. Did I miss anything? Nice looking mortise though!
rmuir

Social climber
From the Time Before the Rocks Cooled.
Jul 14, 2011 - 12:50am PT
Finally got around to rebuilding my 1970 Cinelli Super Corsa Type A. Kept the original paint and decals, and in almost every aspect it is period correct. Full Campagnolo Nuovo Record with the important Cinelli bits where it counts.

After spending too, too much change on eBay (but having the greatest time doing it), the final result:
Even took the time to find vintage cotton tape (Italian) for the bars, finished with twine and 5 coats of clear shellac.

For those in reminiscence-mode—and especially for the Berkeley crowd—on eBay, I found a mint pair of Detto Pietro shoes in the original box (circa 1974) that fit like a glove. Italian leather for $59.

A full-on retro rocket!
matisse

climber
Jul 14, 2011 - 01:01am PT
Nice Bike!-
I thought bar end shifters were early 80's and not 70's but I wasn't into bikes until the mid 80's

-hey you wanna pair of Binda extra toes straps? I have a unused set somewhere in the garage...somewhere
Jonnnyyyzzz

Trad climber
San Diego,CA
Jul 14, 2011 - 02:22am PT
T2 and I Have been Building Changeable indoor Crack Towers. Its an Idea of mine that really worked out well. We have sold two so far they are in two gyms in SD. The crack segments can be taken out turned and reinstalled in any space so like the other walls in the gym the crack climbs get reset and don't stay the same. [photo[photoid=209302]id=209300]
Melissa

Gym climber
berkeley, ca
Jul 14, 2011 - 11:45am PT
Nice!
jewedlaw

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Jul 14, 2011 - 12:25pm PT
Planet Granite, are you seeing this? Want!
Jonnnyyyzzz

Trad climber
San Diego,CA
Jul 14, 2011 - 03:05pm PT
Thanks Khonom, Here are some more pics of the towers. They are a big hit at the gyms we have them in.Let your Gym Know you want one. I need the work.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 15, 2011 - 12:09pm PT



It's a bridge connecting two play structures, one of which is framed with the cedar logs upthread.
Built offsite, the structure will be installed at a local nonprofit community center.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 16, 2011 - 01:40pm PT
A perfect day for milling some birdblocks in the front yard!


The template...

The tools...

Just to let folks know that Players reside within The House of Cats!

A couple of coats of Yosemite Blue and ready for screen and mesh backing to keep the other players out!

Edit:Really sweet crack towers by the way!
CF

climber
Jul 16, 2011 - 03:59pm PT
Trex 450 ready to try maiden flight with FBL Beastx!
cleo

Social climber
Berkeley, CA
Jul 16, 2011 - 06:32pm PT
Fun thread!
sween345

climber
back east
Jul 16, 2011 - 08:44pm PT
I'm working just about right in the middle of this http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=133706380039942&set=pu.109423129134934&type=1&theater
on the Transit Hub.
Here's the finished product http://www.brookfieldofficeproperties.com/content/2010_news_releases/lower_manhattans_future_transit_concourse_animat-20115.html The animation runs opposite actual construction. The main hall (the Oculus) will be built last. We're currently installing the "Ribs" and are building two huge trusses to carry the box that the 1&9 trains run inside of.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 16, 2011 - 09:33pm PT
It's a 4-square n'kay...
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 16, 2011 - 11:38pm PT
More modest than a log house or that really cool modular crack structure. My brother and I, in our meandering way are involoved in framing in two new rooms in the basemtnof his 'Cabin' some ten miles east of Devil's tower.

Not carpenters, we a slow deliberate pace suits us.

note Wyoming high wind deck chair retention system,
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 17, 2011 - 11:13am PT
More like just irritating...

Greenhorn- If you have to ask such a stupid question then I certainly have to laugh at your total lack of construction knowledge despite the spunky posturing. Keep scratching your head over this one and maybe, just maybe, you'll grow a beard someday.

If you are building something, show us...unless it's your first hard on then Weschrist is the only interested party.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 17, 2011 - 11:24am PT
Chasbro's a lawdog, it's prolly an attorney thing....
frog-e

Trad climber
Imperial Beach California
Jul 17, 2011 - 11:44am PT
Been building my own PC's a while now.

Just finished this one, been in service about one week. The basics running on a forward compatible (DDR3) board.


Fluid bearing case fans/case mods and a really quiet PSU make a machine that is (as far as I need) virtually silent.

Second build for this case w/ mods. Runs like velvet.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 17, 2011 - 09:10pm PT
Bet you would like to know what fertilizer we use for our tree house foundation.
john hansen

climber
Jul 21, 2011 - 11:57pm PT
Just starting this one, job site supervisor for the Kanu o ka Aina Hawaiian language immersion school (Phase 2) Kameula Hawaii. About 20,000 square ft under roof.

Building "B"


And the pad for Building "C" with the existing Phase one building behind.


Nice view of Mauna Kea every morning

kennyt

climber
woodfords,ca
Jul 23, 2011 - 11:00am PT
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jul 23, 2011 - 02:16pm PT
Solo kitchen rehab...







Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 24, 2011 - 01:51pm PT
Whew! Just finished three custom boards for my kids in six weeks (starting after little league season), with business travel for two of those weeks and a family vacation (Yosemite) for another week. Plus, I'm working full-time and was able to squeeze in a couple of days climbing somewhere in there. Had more than one early morning hot coating @ 5:00 am to take advantage of the stable temperatures.

On business travel this week, starting early tomorrow morning and getting back on the red-eye from Portland OR on Friday morning. Then leaving on a beach vacation a few hours later for two weeks. Yeah, just finished these boards with a few hours to spare.

Links to the Quiver Magazine details:

http://www.quivermag.com/boards/bonefish-boards-2011
http://www.quivermag.com/boards/bonefish-boards-2011-0
http://www.quivermag.com/boards/bonefish-boards-2011-1


Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Jul 25, 2011 - 07:36pm PT
I took a break from the large millwork project that I had been working on for the past 3 months (pics of that to come...) to build a gift for a friend who facilitates Native American Healing Circles. This Buffalo Horn Rattle is crafted from horn, walnut, bone, glass, and leather.

Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 25, 2011 - 07:54pm PT
Edge- Exquisite musical talisman! That ought to take care of business.

Gunkie- Sweet Boards! I hope the surf was fine for your crew!
OR

Trad climber
Jul 25, 2011 - 11:06pm PT
Made this rug for the trap door to our crawl space. Both ropes I found in an old Fish haul pig that had not been opened in 10+ years. Both cords are el cap vets. We didn't make the Aussie though.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 26, 2011 - 01:28am PT
I worked on my Teeter-Totter with my buddy today....
































survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 26, 2011 - 01:34am PT
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Jul 27, 2011 - 09:21pm PT
I don't get to build much any more with my own hands. I create a lot, but only on a conceptual basis, selecting the components and functional sketches and then someone else draws it up, and someone else builds it.

This was a tiny project, but I ended up doing the whole thing from TIG welding(after someone else screwed it up) the additional fittings, to the "razor blade origami" (Sheet metal)

It's a four thousand dollar bucket.

Who and what it's for I'm not at liberty to divulge. (but it's legal!)

TC

Trad climber
Claremont, CA
Jul 27, 2011 - 11:48pm PT
Robs, awesome job on your Cinelli. The front wheel use to have radial laced spokes though.

Tony
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Jul 28, 2011 - 01:26am PT
Sweet little quiver you made Gunkie!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 29, 2011 - 11:02am PT
We took down this grape arbor;


And built this;








Eastern white cedar.
All vertical logs scribed to their respective stones, much additional scribe work also.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 11:56am PT
You do nice work Brandon! And when is your book on patience coming out?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 29, 2011 - 12:12pm PT
And when is your book on patience coming out?

When it's done.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 02:27pm PT
Did this triangular hall cab recently. Odlly, there had been one there before
according to the shadow in the hardwood floor and a slight nick out of the
corner of the head casing. I still haven't figured out why they took the
corner off the casing bead unless the old one wasn't a 45 degree cab.
Yes, the triangular drawers were a PITA!

Oh yes, the leaded lites are by Justthemaid, of course! It's her last job
from me until she gets Erik back on here!

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 29, 2011 - 02:38pm PT
That's badass.

I'm more a carpenter than a woodworker, that stuff looks like fun to make and is beautiful.

How did you join the triangular drawers? Sounds tricky. Was the corner at a true 90?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 02:45pm PT
Was the corner at a true 90?

Are you kidding? The left wall wasn't even plumb either!
I am the Scribemaster! Actually, not in comparison to you log framers.
I also have to admit that the Project Manager was putting the heat on so I
went quick and dirty on the drawers. They're just butt jointed and nailed. ;-(
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 29, 2011 - 02:50pm PT
Pain In The Ass.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 29, 2011 - 02:56pm PT
I am the Scribemaster!

We've never met, but I'm holding you to that. A strong statement.

Tradboy

Social climber
Valley
Jul 29, 2011 - 03:12pm PT
They're just butt jointed and nailed. ;-(

I'm disappointed that you didn't hand cut half-blind dovetails at an angle. ;)

The best built-ins just look like they belong there and yours certainly does!
bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 03:13pm PT
Some people build chicken coops....
I built a veggie coop.

Lots of nice looking stuff in this thread. Makes my little chicken wire contraption look silly!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 29, 2011 - 03:30pm PT
Some of the workmanship shown here is worthy of publication. Really, really nice work.

More!

Also, hopefully nobody minds that I'm posting pictures of almost every project I undertake. I'm stoked to see everyone else's projects.
bergbryce

Mountain climber
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 03:37pm PT
Thanks!

Anyone ever build a solar dehydrator?
That's the next project....
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 29, 2011 - 03:43pm PT
Anyone ever build a solar dehydrator?

No. But it got me thinking that it's pretty easy. The folks I just finished building a house for had a solar kiln. They felled the trees from their site and other places, milled it, and dried it in a solar kiln, then I butchered it into what I call a house.

Sorry, no good advice, just reminded me of a good story.

PS- That's a worthy coop.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 03:50pm PT
A 'craft desk'. The top right drawer is 'trick' - it extends 30" as an extra
work surface. The two tall doors hide two pull-outs with rotating carousels
for her paints.


The matching TV bookcase on the other side of the room for hubby's leisure.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 03:58pm PT
Koa? Hoh! Just some clear cherry - poor man's koa.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 04:15pm PT
A white oak built-in with slate top and matching wainscot and new door trim.
Note the custom drawer pulls!


Yeah, that's me hiding. Nice knees, eh?



I made new white oak doors too but I guess I haven't any shots of them yet.


edit:
The reason I'm on this posting binge is because it is about all I can do as I'm on
colonoscopy electrolyte binge. Chug-a-lug and run!
Josh Ulloa

Trad climber
Turlock, CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 04:39pm PT
My humble contribution to this thread. Corner unit in cherry. It's not so much the angles that are hard, it's getting them all to agree with each other :).
Btw, isn't interesting that so many climbers are also craftsmen/ artists? And everything I've seen in this thread definitely falls into the art category.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 29, 2011 - 04:42pm PT
More like the Hershey Falls. My next route name will be Via Con Charmin.

Very nice Josh! Nice 'flames'!
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Jul 29, 2011 - 04:44pm PT
Beautiful work everyone!

I am stuck in the detailsville phase of a room full of millwork; wall panels, bookshelves on cabinets, mantle, built-in tv, casings, and base, all in birch.

I am a couple weeks away from being able to spray on stain and lacquer, and then it will be another 2-3 weeks for the install. Until I can post pics of that, I tip my hat to the fine craftsmen and women of the Taco!
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 31, 2011 - 05:57pm PT
That Rug Just tied the whole room together...

Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 31, 2011 - 10:24pm PT
Just missing a sixer of friends...

Good luck with the colonoscopy prep. I thought it was pretty casual personally. Not at all worth avoiding.

Good luck with yours.

You'll get a sturdy water bottle out of the deal! LOL
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 1, 2011 - 12:39pm PT
My kitchen project stalled with a knob and tube wiring mystery. As I was getting ready to remove an old (disconnected) gas pipe that used to feed the overhead lighting in the kitchen and dining room I happend to notice it had 110 volts of current running through it! WTF!

Just happend to notice this as I was checking the knob and tube wiring that I was removing. Most of it has been disconnected long ago. I knew we had it feeding our first floor overhead lighting, but until I exposed the old gas line I had no idea current was flowing into it, and discovering that was just a fluke (I just happend to move the circuit alert tester near the pipe and it started blinking and beeping).

So, I did what any foolish DIYer does...and got my ladder and toolbelt.


I did cut the power to this circuit so I guess I wasn't TOO foolish.

Here's the problem....those old wires have very thin wax-paper-like insulation, but no holes or direct contact with metal. I think the current was just flowing into the light housing and then into the old gas pipe which was still used for mechanical connection.


^^^ the stuff of bad dreams

And below is my best solution....

The red gromets are my modern-tube protection from the wire clamps (probably illegal, but certainly an improvement in the right direction)


This is a temporary fixture to get us by until I can crack the wall open and replace the still active K&T section.


I have isolated it and there is nothing else on the circuit, and best of all, those old gas lines are no longer carrying 110 volts.

Just wondering if any of you tacos mess with this stuff too for fun or by necessity.

--Bill


ps: I love this thread. Reading about your projects and seeing pictures of your amazing work. Very inspiring stuff. Thank you everyone!


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 1, 2011 - 12:44pm PT
Bill, my Dad is an electrician,and I work on jobs with him all the time. I'll show this to him and relay any thoughts he may have.

Knob and tube is sketchy. How'd the plaster and lath kitchen reno/expantion turn out?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 1, 2011 - 12:46pm PT
Bill,
I think you did the best you could do. You circuit tester is an induction
type, no? So the gas pipe really wasn't energized.
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 1, 2011 - 12:50pm PT
Brandon,

Thanks in advance for asking your father to take a look at the pictures and maybe offer some advice. If he doesn't feel comfortable doing that I understand.

Kitchen demo is done. I'm back on track with the kitchen (slow going). With the K&T mystery now in check I can move on to finish framing details (reinforce some joists and studs) and then I can move ahead with running new plumbing and modern electrical wiring.

Thanks,
Bill
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 1, 2011 - 12:51pm PT
Reilly,

The first was induction type (I think???).


The second test probe I used was the two-wire unit where I put one wire on the pipe and then the other to a ground wire, and it read 110.


Is that also an induction?

Thanks!

--Bill
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Aug 1, 2011 - 12:52pm PT
Nice Bill! Rmeinds me I put in two ceiling fans yesterday, no that photogenic...

Now, how many bags of concrete can I load into an already overloaded Saab?....
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 1, 2011 - 12:53pm PT
eKat... I know that smell. Like burnt hair (YUck!), but bone delivers a nice tone methinks.

Love your project too! Neat and tidy.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 1, 2011 - 12:53pm PT
Oh, yeah, that's a little scary. :-)
Keith Leaman

Trad climber
Seattle
Aug 1, 2011 - 06:27pm PT
Here they are again-still learning this process.
Seattle's 5th Ave Theater and Disney's new musical-"Aladdin"
Roughed in laminated foam
5' Gold leafed Lion
Lion attached to Throne.

Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Aug 1, 2011 - 07:35pm PT
Beautiful, Keith!
john hansen

climber
Aug 4, 2011 - 02:22am PT


playing in the mud,,


apogee

climber
Aug 4, 2011 - 02:31am PT
This is one of my favorite threads, climbing or no.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Aug 4, 2011 - 11:43am PT
Not really something I'm building, but I recently bought a rock tumbler. I used to have a cheap tumbler when I was a kid and loved tumbling stones, mostly agates that came in the refill kits. This is my first batch since my kids were little and we ran some batches together, about 13 years ago.

These are after the first grit and 10 days of tumbling.

Iolite

Assorted other minerals

Top to bottom:
Iolite, Apatite, Quartz & Jasper, Sodalite, Amazonite. Top photo is dry, bottom is photographed wet to show what they will look like after the final polish.


The three pieces in the lower left were all collected on a hike of Mt Washington; Yellow Quartz, Jasper, and Smokey Quartz.

Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Aug 8, 2011 - 08:47pm PT
for the many moments that im away from
my mountains,
i bring them within..
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 9, 2011 - 10:42pm PT
Today.



It doesn't look like much yet, but this is the culmination of a month of offsite work, Peeling, mortising, and planning the log structure. As well as a whole lot more stuff that I won't get into.

We have the superstructure of the log fort is up, joists are rolled out for the deck, there's so much cool sh#t involved in this installation, small in stature or not, that I'm stoked to go to work each morning now that we're in the installation phase.

If nobody minds, I'm going to add pictures of this project as it is installed.
OR

Trad climber
Aug 9, 2011 - 10:55pm PT
Hey eKat..how do those doors work? Which way do the open? I'm trying to do something like that for my workspace....
Stewart Johnson

climber
lake forest
Aug 11, 2011 - 02:45pm PT
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Aug 11, 2011 - 04:17pm PT
Johnson

Cool.

More info and photos on the project please.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Aug 11, 2011 - 04:45pm PT
fir real,
everything is fantasy.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 11, 2011 - 05:22pm PT
I want to hear more about that cliffwalk.

Today;





Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 11, 2011 - 07:02pm PT
Ekat, it's a play structure for a local not for profit community center. When finished there will be a slide off of the face of the 'building' that's visible in the pictures. Off of the other side there will be stairs to a landing, then down to the ground. The building is modeled after the actual community center, which is immediately adjacent. We're going off of formal plans and specs, but I put up pictures of the bridge as it was built offsite. They are upthread a page or two. It was an interesting couple of days building it. Since everything had to be exact, I jigged out a workspace for my drill press and proceeded to forstner hundreds of holes. The reason is that every section of bridge that is solid across has a threaded rod through it, nutted on both ends to add strength and stability. Also, the cedar logs upthread are now being used in all their glory at this great place. The community center provides daycare and preschool to 90 local kids. In all, it's a great project for a greater cause.
Boz

Trad climber
Davis, CA
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:35am PT

Building a new gym! About 2 months into it, with about one more to go! No recent pictures, but got the past of the plywood up a couple of days ago. Now to finish prepwork and get primer/paint/stain/sealer on the walls.
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:40am PT
Hey Boz who is building your gym?
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:41am PT
The frames of climbing walls are so beautiful sculpturally. Probably the most fun construction that I've done in 35 years at it.

Plus lots of people get to enjoy your work! Very satisfying.
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:44am PT
Your building that structure Steve?
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:50am PT
I used to be the Board Chairman of the Climbing Wall Industry Group (CWIG)while it existed and did a lot of climbing wall construction BITD.

This wall isn't MY work but I will post shots of some that are...
Boz

Trad climber
Davis, CA
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:55am PT
Vertical Solutions out of SLC is building it. These guys are RAD!

Although to toot our own horns a bit, I have been helping out to the best of my own meager abilities, and our owner, Mark, is a pretty skilled builder in his own right, hell he built the first gym 20 years ago!

Not saying we could have done this without John and Mike from VS, they seriously are the sh#t, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for outside help on a build.

They are off building a bouldering wall in Reno now though, been gone for a couple weeks now, so we are all on our own!

Some great pictures and posts on our blog, if you are still curious, http://blog.rocknasium.com
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:56am PT
No point at all with no hidden agenda, just curious. I have been building climbing structures for some 15 years and was going to compliment you on what looks like nice work. I am currenty under contract to build a 1700 square foot top off boulder and will post some pics when I get it going.

check out the last full size facility T2 contracting built

http://www.boulderdashclimbing.com/
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:57am PT
How many big gyms can SLC handle? Hard to recover your investment in the gym biz...
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Aug 12, 2011 - 11:57am PT
Yea Boz your structure looks great I wish you the best with your new biz venture.
Boz

Trad climber
Davis, CA
Aug 12, 2011 - 12:03pm PT
Not a new business, nor is it mine.... yet.

This is the new Rocknasium, the original still going strong after 20 years, but we decided that it was a good time to go ahead and build a new one.

More modern walls, 1200 sq ft of floor plan added, and slightly more climbing area.

We will be dismantling the old gym once we take occupancy here.

Oh, and SG, this one aint in SLC, the wall company is based there...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 13, 2011 - 08:43pm PT
Just back from a long-time client's.
This is his office I did a while ago but never took pics until today.
The ceiling is 11', hence the ladder.

Turning around 180 this is the view - file drawers on right.

Matching kitchen...yeah, the one-piece stainless island with seamless
sink and welded enclosure for the Wolf rangetop is 14'. Yes, you don't
want to know how much and, no, you didn't want to help carry it in.
The high point for me was getting all the cabinets surrounding the window to
leave a 1/4" reveal all the way around without any fillers or cheaters.
It did help that the walls were plumb and square for a change and that the
drywallers didn't build up 3/8" of mud in the corners.


Another bookcase for his daughter who is also an architect. Again, no fillers, baby!


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 13, 2011 - 08:52pm PT
That's pretty rad.
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Aug 13, 2011 - 09:08pm PT
That's kick ass!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Aug 13, 2011 - 09:22pm PT
Yes, Your Tightness...Nice work!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Aug 13, 2011 - 10:38pm PT
Oh Reilly, that white is so pure and clean-nice job!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 13, 2011 - 10:50pm PT
What type of material did you use?
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 13, 2011 - 10:56pm PT
Amazing stuff Reilly. Without filler do you mean no shimming? Did you need to do the opposite? Scribing and sanding? The result is a live-in sculpture I think. Thanks for posting up witdat.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 14, 2011 - 01:49am PT
You got it Treez, 949 white melamine. However, the cabinet doors are high-gloss
thermofoil which is a .5 mm sheet of plastic heat-formed to a MDF core with a
melamine back. It never needs painting and is extremely durable. Not exactly
fine woodworking but it has its place.


this is woodworking - Sam Maloof's house
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Aug 14, 2011 - 05:09am PT
I'm into spiral staircases. COOL!
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Aug 14, 2011 - 08:58am PT
Holy sh1t, Reilly. That is incredible work! Though, too white for me. Love the spiral staircase; that's more my style.
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Aug 14, 2011 - 10:05am PT
So...much...talent on this thread. I'm with the person up-thread that it's one of their favorites, even if it's not about climbing. A cool window into the world of the climbers on ST. More, please!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Aug 15, 2011 - 12:22am PT
Staircases we have known.
To continue, included Carter, Haan, Bards, Bobbo, Mcklinsky, Hennek, Harper and Joe Faint. Whoever we could lasso and entice to hang for a spell.

These photos are from a friends house in New Zealand. We originally met them in Mexico on their first circumnavigation in the early 80s. They eventually sold the house, bought another boat and sailed back to Chile to live. Creative and innovative family.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 15, 2011 - 12:23am PT
Warbler,
The spiral is in Sam Maloof's house. He was, without a doubt, one of America's
top 3 woodworkers of the last century. You can tour his house in Rancho Cucamonga.
http://www.malooffoundation.org/tours.cfm
The spiral, like much of his work, is walnut.


Oooh, Guido, luv that curved beauty! It even has a legal balustrade!
Captain...or Skully

climber
or some such
Aug 15, 2011 - 12:24am PT
Love the hangin' stairs. That's a sleek look.
Captain...or Skully

climber
or some such
Aug 15, 2011 - 12:31am PT
Fat folks get to go around. 'Round the back, up the freight elevator.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Aug 15, 2011 - 12:34am PT
Super strong-there is a metal cage built into the wall and the treads are attached to that. Hell, contrary to The Trilogy and Hobbit lore, NZ is the land of big folks.
Captain...or Skully

climber
or some such
Aug 15, 2011 - 12:38am PT
You sure, Guido? I figgered it for KC, Mo.
Barbeque & all that shizz. Builds 'em large. Maybe we could have a contest?
They're easy to catch, anyway. ;-)
rich sims

Social climber
co
Aug 15, 2011 - 12:43am PT
Kevin
As I understand it the rail connection from tread to tread really stiffens the stairs up.
Also the design I was working on had metal inset in the back edge of the tread from wall to rail.
That style of stairs is on my list to do.
I am getting ready to start a mono stringer set of stairs no where as impressive I might add.

Guido the set I hoped to build has the frame work in the wall also extend out into the tread; It is in inlayed into the tread. Is that how you did it?
tom Carter

Social climber
Aug 15, 2011 - 02:16am PT
Guido

Wow, great to see that view after all these years.

If those walls could.....
d-know

Trad climber
electric lady land
Aug 19, 2011 - 06:03pm PT
do some a dis...

and datt....


using some of these....


it starts lookin'
like that and
seats 4 kumfy like.
vail pass in the b.g.



love and respect.

bentelbow

climber
spud state
Aug 19, 2011 - 08:01pm PT
We are putting in a new lift too. This is from yesterday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPQajz357og
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Aug 19, 2011 - 09:38pm PT
These arrived in the mail today.

Thanks Ron!


We'll find out if they work in a week or two.

I'd never have the patience or the dexterity to make something like these.
d-know

Trad climber
electric lady land
Aug 19, 2011 - 10:04pm PT
sweet footage
bentelbow!!!
You working
with Romer
and Logan?

if so tell
those seal
clubbers
whatsup!!!


love and respect.
Pennsylenvy

Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
Aug 20, 2011 - 05:53pm PT
Shameless professional bump...........I build often, for other folks for money. I tried prostitution but there were no takers.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 20, 2011 - 07:32pm PT
A maple kitchen I really enjoyed doing as they allowed me to build this dome to
create a more spacious ambience. Somewhere I've the framing photos. It
basically involved building an upside down boat with 'chines' at the corners*.
With rope lighting behind the crown the light follows the 'chine' upwards
kind of like the Northern Lights. If I do say so it looks pretty boss at night.

These pics were taken with a point-and-shoot. I need to get over there with my D300.




*The 'chines' are not arcs, they are ellipses. The framing members at the
chines are beveled so they meet at point. To make it more interesting the
bevel constantly changes as it is 45 degrees at the bottom but more like
20 or 25 degrees at the top. Lots of fun!

The drywallers were completely flummoxed. I didn't even try to explain an ellipse
to them. Needless to say they used a lot of mud.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Aug 20, 2011 - 08:08pm PT
Shameless Mouse Guardian Bump...

MausWorld IV- the Fields of Acrylite.


Sammi goes nuts and it will soon be recorded on film which was the idea behind the project. We have to see if the little nimrod survives the Big Wheel!

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 20, 2011 - 08:16pm PT
I dunno Steve, methinks ya ought to be careful posting that stuff on the
net less some PETA type contacts your friendly local DA. Rodent kink!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Aug 20, 2011 - 08:30pm PT
No black tape yet...

Actually, you never saw a mouse have so much fun!
Russ Walling

Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
Aug 23, 2011 - 10:52am PT
east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Aug 23, 2011 - 11:01am PT
Ok if we are going for shamless promo's anyone need some custom stairs?
o-man

Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
Aug 23, 2011 - 03:54pm PT
ESU, IMHO: There's nothing shameful or promotional about that staircase dude! It Rocks!
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Aug 23, 2011 - 04:29pm PT
Yeah, ESU, if we ever get the scratch together to build a cabin on our Gunks property, we'll give you a call. Hopefully during a September with solid tropical swell and killer Gunks climbing weather. On second thought, nothing may get done. We'll hire you some late February ;) Very nice staircase.
kennyt

Sport climber
Aug 26, 2011 - 10:44pm PT
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Aug 26, 2011 - 11:31pm PT
Nice work folks!
kennyt

Sport climber
Aug 26, 2011 - 11:35pm PT
That's some mean pussy
john hansen

climber
Aug 26, 2011 - 11:40pm PT
This slab just seems to keep getting bigger. Next pour on monday will finish this one off,, Then one more building to go.


Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Aug 27, 2011 - 01:00am PT
An early Stug IV Assault Gun with zimmerit anti-magnetic mine paste from an Imperial Series kit by Dragon Models:






Stugs knocked out 20,000 Soviet tanks on the Eastern Front between 1941 and 1945.
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 5, 2011 - 01:56pm PT
Any ideas on how to break a 2-inch lead pipe threaded into galvanized steel?

The lead has a -WRENCH or hex- end near the steel, but as I crank on it with a 2-foot long plumbing wrench it's collapsing the lead.

Do I heat one or the other, or both?

HELP!!!1111!1!





---edit to reply to Brandon, just down thread.


Thanks! Having never worked with lead pipe I was concerned about applying heat, but it was a moot point anyway.

I did the hazmat bit and set up a bucket and plastic and brushed and sprayed water until all the dust was gone from the threaded joint and then hosed it down with WD40.

The pipe is an old vent pipe for the kitchen sink, and where it went through the wall it was 2" lead. I wrapped this in duct tape to keep the lead chips confined and cranked on it again with the big wrench, and had a second wrench as counter-force. The pipe broke at the threaded joint and made it easy to do the next bit...apply some heat and break the galvanized steel elbow.

I just removed it and will replace with a new fitting.

Lead pipe is gone, and this was actually much more simple than I was thinking it would be.

Now I don't feel bad for the person who asked how to dry their rope on another thread. This is the same kinda thing.

Thanks Brandon for your common-sense advice and lack of sarcasm.

Plumbing demo is complete. The kitchen project can move forward.






Sometimes I hate my 100-year-old house, but it is a charming home.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Sep 5, 2011 - 02:22pm PT
Lube it up, heat it up, and put a pipe wrench on the opposing side.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Sep 5, 2011 - 05:44pm PT
Metallic lead isn't hazardous unless kinetically applied.

It's the oxides that are worrisome.

Double D

climber
Sep 5, 2011 - 07:08pm PT
B'chin thread.
rich sims

Social climber
co
Sep 8, 2011 - 12:04am PT
rich sims

Social climber
co
Sep 8, 2011 - 12:14am PT
I have also been playing around with acid stains
rich sims

Social climber
co
Sep 8, 2011 - 12:17am PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Sep 10, 2011 - 11:59am PT
Onto the next project, here's the play structure. I love it, hope you do too.








Edit; the rebar railing system is a story unto itself.

Double Edit; the scribe work on the logs is to within a 64'th. I can't claim all of it, the best work was done by my co-worker, who is a true professional when it comes to logs and timberframing.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 10, 2011 - 01:18pm PT
Nice work, Brandon. Thank heavens for rich people, eh?


Check out Bob the Crazy Hippy's work in Frisco, CO. He should write a book about
his battles with the zoning and building dept nazis.

squishy

Mountain climber
Sac town
Sep 12, 2011 - 11:54am PT
I made another airplane, this one is a rocket!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDUkrCoc4bI
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Sep 12, 2011 - 12:09pm PT
Reilly, not all rich folks are good clients, but these are! The log arbor upthread is at their home, and I'm now remodeling the kitchen in their 'buffer house'.

Swear to god, that's what they call it. It keeps the riffraff away from them and their minature donkeys, apparently.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 12, 2011 - 12:17pm PT
I hear ya Brandon but them rich folk is the only ones buyin' these days.
Here's a kitchen I did for a guy's Pool House. You gotta bear in mind that
you needs a good kitchen in the Pool House when it is a 100 yard hike to the
main house. You could perish on the march, to paraphrase Gen Sherman.

The last cabinet is a fake. It hides a duct!
The last shot is the proper color.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Sep 12, 2011 - 01:13pm PT
Geez Reilly, I got rid of my shaper years ago, scared the hell out of me.

To hide a duct or expose a duct, that is the question.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Sep 12, 2011 - 01:21pm PT
Shaper?

I'm sure Reilly picked up all that stuff at the home depot.

;)
survival

Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
Topic Author's Reply - Sep 12, 2011 - 02:22pm PT
Wow, I can't believe this started with a few adobes......
mrtropy

Trad climber
Nor Cal
Sep 12, 2011 - 02:42pm PT
ric sims,

cool stains what type are you using?
cliffhanger

Trad climber
California
Sep 14, 2011 - 01:43pm PT

Bridge made from a living tree

In a monsoon swept forest of India in the Himalayan foothills people train the roots of a Strangler Fig tree to form a living bridge across the raging torrent:

http://www.humanplanetblog.com/?p=1933

The Fig lives to be over 500 years old and the bridge just keeps growing stronger throughout that time.

It seems that a living bridge could be formed with any large tree that likes to grow by rivers.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 14, 2011 - 02:47pm PT
Train those trees to work for ya!

Oh, you want some log home builders? I found these guys in Argentina...
It wasn't really run by termites.
POTATO

Trad climber
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
Sep 20, 2011 - 10:25pm PT
Cool forum




phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 21, 2011 - 12:22pm PT
Cragman - "raining spiders" - OMG, that's a nightmare!!

I like those Hardee siding products and manufactured decking products (we have Trex on our deck). Actually, I'm always puzzled when people use natural wood products these days. I can understand it from the "natural beauty" perspective, but It seems like it would be a lot more maintenance in a lot of environments. The newer technologies (like insulating concrete forms) really interest me.
Yet it still seems like the majority of new construction is still wood frame.
Builders - does this surprise you (that there is still so much wood construction)? Is it a cost thing?
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Sep 21, 2011 - 12:33pm PT
The challenges with newer products is weather or not the increased cost of the materials is offset by labor savings. And if the building crews are trained in using the newer products. You'd think SIP's would really be taking off due to their energy efficiency, but then not all building crews are going to be interested in the framing crew being replaced by a guy with a crane.

I'm not a huge fan of trex, but there is something to be said for not having to stain your deck every year or every other year.
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Sep 21, 2011 - 02:26pm PT
Potato-I like that bridge-cool!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Sep 21, 2011 - 04:48pm PT
Having worked on one steel-frame house I can say that it's an odd and semi-unnatural medium to work in and you have to get competent with a different tool/skill set. That said, however, I'd never frame with wood again - ever. I'd still use wood for trim and accents, but that's it.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 21, 2011 - 06:06pm PT
I think if I ever had to "build" a home, I'd like a modern pre-fab something like these:

http://www.prefabs.com/PrefabHomes/MarmolRadziner/skyline.htm

I owned a prefab (middle of the road contemporary style) in CT once, and the people in the neighborhood told me that the whole thing was assembled in about 3 days. At my age, faster sounds good to me!
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Sep 21, 2011 - 09:59pm PT
Cragman- what do you think of that timber tech stuff? On the remodel I'm doing, I have a deck coming up to finish off the project.

My friend wanted Trex, but Home lumber sells timber tek. They say it's better than trex.

How's it stack up against wood? Bearing in mind that down here in Bishop we worry more about sun than water/snow.

Also, I worked with Chez a bit over the summer. We had a good time.
Off White

climber
Tenino, WA
Sep 21, 2011 - 11:06pm PT
Tom: look at Timbertech "Florizon" which acts like a tongue and groove deck board. The big advantage for you in Bishop is that the plank is thinner and won't heat up as much and burn your bare feet in all that sun. There is another brand we used, it was a hollow plank, looked almost like broom finished concrete, 2x6 sized, and spanned 24" on center.
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Sep 21, 2011 - 11:15pm PT
I've never heard anything good about trex. They don't even sell it anymore at Home because they had too many problems.

I was inclined to go with redwood because I know what it is, and I know what it will look like in 5 years.

How's the timber tex hold up over time?
tom woods

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Sep 21, 2011 - 11:43pm PT
I'm concerned with the long term maintenance. Timber Tek sounds good, but I've heard so much bad stuff about Trex over the years, I get nervous about this stuff.

This landing isn't very big, so the cost isn't going to kill anyone if we go timber tek. It's basically the code required landing outside a sliding door and two steps down to the lawn.

I've heard good things about the tropical hardwoods (I have cruised that website you linked to), but I've not used them.

The thing is, Bishop sun is no joke. I've not seen anything survive too well here.
Off White

climber
Tenino, WA
Sep 22, 2011 - 03:17pm PT
Yeah, Cragman took the words out of my mouth. Maintenance issues is why the deck at my house is concrete. I've even poured concrete as a second floor deck.
st0nm0nky

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Sep 23, 2011 - 10:33am PT
#16 & 18 Parachute Adams in olive and grey.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 28, 2011 - 12:55pm PT
Threw this together the other day...




NOT! :-)

This is in Sam Maloof's house which you can tour in Alta Loma.
There is also an exhibitiom on through January at the Huntington Library of
his work. The man was one of the greats.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Sep 28, 2011 - 06:14pm PT
I'm wrapping a remodel on a really old timber frame home tomorrow, and have a ribbon cutting ceremony on the playground after work. Life is good.

I want to see more of what ST is building!
john hansen

climber
Oct 1, 2011 - 12:36am PT
Over 500 yards of concrete so far, another hundred to go,, lots of curbs and detail work. Ninety percent of the flat work is stained concrete ,so it has to be a very nice finish right to the base board...

But we have a very good crew.. we all can't wait to finish the concrete and start framing. Two classroom buildings with lots of crane work, steel, and storefronts... I like building schools because so many kids will have memories from those times for generations to come.


Kanu o Ka aina Hawaiian Charter School


Every morning all the kids and faculty, gather around in a circle and they sing Hawaiian chants.

It's pretty cool.. instead of P.E. they practice old Hawaiian warrior training, with spears and stuff.

Seem's I have been building stuff all my life.

[photoid=219288


Dr.Sprock

Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
Oct 1, 2011 - 12:43am PT
just built an ampeg b15n portaflex amp for a friend in oly wash,

same amp as jamerson used at motown

best bass amp in the world,

check the point to point,

sounds frickin awesome with 6384 bendix red bank tubs, 6sl7 preamp and western electric 1940's output trans

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 1, 2011 - 12:51am PT
That's a tweaker's pacemaker. You can't fool me!
NigelSSI

Trad climber
B.C.
Oct 1, 2011 - 12:55am PT
NICE work DrSprock!
Dr.Sprock

Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
Oct 1, 2011 - 01:14am PT
thanks, how many do you need mr jamerson?

NigelSSI

Trad climber
B.C.
Oct 1, 2011 - 02:53am PT

Might have to build my own, Sprock. My old '70 Traynor YBA-3 is a bit of a pig. I tend to struggle with tone some nights, but I've been lazy, and haven't even checked the tubes or caps since I picked it and a 2x15" cab up a few years back for $250.
Dr.Sprock

Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
Oct 1, 2011 - 02:56am PT
traynor uses the fender tone stack

had one of those, good transformers, it will never break, but you need a master volume on the phase inverter to make it sound good.

rivera overdrive circuit was installed

do you need crunch or clean tone?

NigelSSI

Trad climber
B.C.
Oct 1, 2011 - 03:01am PT
I prefer clean. Mostly play in a Motown/jazz/blues band these days! ;D
Dr.Sprock

Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
Oct 1, 2011 - 04:16am PT
ok,

i run the plates on the 6384 at 480 volts dc,

can you deal with say, 500 volts ?

how many screen volts do you want?

cathode bias?

tube rectifier sounds best, 5u4,

that is the secret, no solid state rectum friers,

just the 5u4

holy sh#t, rca 5u4 going for 129 bucks?

what a joke,

used to be 2 bucks,


hey,who popped that hells angel in the casino?

ernesto gomez?

how many freaks?


switch to solid state 1n4007 and fuk those ripoff pigs,

guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Oct 1, 2011 - 07:34pm PT
Warb-cool project what is the eventual use?
Spider Savage

Mountain climber
SoCal
Oct 1, 2011 - 08:35pm PT
Warbler - That is a sweet brick sh#t-house you're building there. Nice masonry too!

Red Cedar is actually juniper is it not?

That big rock in the road looks like a fun boulder. You could dig a trench with a back-hoe and tip it up and in edgewise if you have the time and budget.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Oct 1, 2011 - 10:42pm PT
I'm with Spider on this tip that thing up. Oh & really nice work.
jan

Trad climber
Oct 1, 2011 - 11:33pm PT

17 foot sailboat, from scratch.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 1, 2011 - 11:35pm PT
jan, that picture is invalid without a story. Nice boat.
dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Oct 2, 2011 - 03:10am PT
Very Cool Warb;
It gives a whole new meaning to stronger than a brick sh#t house! Is it a sh#t house?If so It’s the coolest one I have ever seen!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 4, 2011 - 04:20pm PT
Nice!
Gene

climber
Oct 4, 2011 - 04:21pm PT
Jan,

Please give us more pictures and the story. Thanks,
g
bentelbow

climber
spud state
Oct 6, 2011 - 08:52am PT
Got this done on Saturday, right before it started snowing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y713SFt6f04
Slakkey

Big Wall climber
From Back to Big Wall Baby
Oct 6, 2011 - 10:01am PT
5'8", 19 1/4, 2 1/4 from an Ice 9 Blank




johnkelley

climber
Anchorage Alaska
Oct 7, 2011 - 03:24am PT
dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Oct 9, 2011 - 06:16pm PT
Built a Flag pole out of junk.
Nice to be home after two years abroad. Snowing here today.
dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Oct 9, 2011 - 06:35pm PT
We have strong winds 50 plus so the base needs to be buff.
rockermike

Trad climber
Berkeley
Oct 9, 2011 - 06:44pm PT
Wood fired Italian pizza oven







Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Oct 9, 2011 - 06:47pm PT
Cool oven!
dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Oct 9, 2011 - 06:51pm PT
Beautiful oven! where is my Pizza!!!
Reeotch

Trad climber
Kayenta, AZ
Oct 9, 2011 - 06:52pm PT
Very nice oven Rockermike, you're an arteeeest!
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Oct 9, 2011 - 07:02pm PT
OMG-I want pizza! Sweet oven, great idea! If I get my own home, I'm doing that instead of the chiminea.
east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Oct 9, 2011 - 07:25pm PT
Hey e-kat , we had a Bat issue at my place in Hilton crk. Saw one fly out of the soffit , so I looked on line to see what to do about Bats. Ended up covering the eaves wtih screen material but left the bottom loose down along the wall. The first nite we watched about 15 bats come out , crawl down the wall and fly away. They soon returned but the screen blocked their entance ( they can't figure out to go down the wall to acess. the next nite 135 Bats came out,it was like the " birds" as they frenzed to return to the soffit. Nite three another 40 or so emerged. Finally after five nites they all had left, close to 200 came out! None have returned, I wonder how the Bat colony functions? Who do they follow to the next nest/den? Anyone know?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 9, 2011 - 07:39pm PT
Bats are pretty cool,IMO. Keep the bugs Down.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Oct 10, 2011 - 11:52am PT
Slakkey, nice Slater Special you're building. I like your shaping bay.

Love the brick pizza over. Need to keep that away from my wife, or else I'll have another project to do.


My son and I built a catapult yesterday. Fun stuff.


Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljwy1wVweEM
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 10, 2011 - 12:18pm PT
That's a lame catapult - I see no provision for launching flaming oil. Bwa-ha-ha-ha!




Way to show yer kid the important things in life! :-)
foxglove

Social climber
long beach ca
Oct 10, 2011 - 12:23pm PT
i love that oven! i have photos of my jewelry online but i dont think anyone cares too much about that here, but ive been making jewelry and helping build a fence with my austin. i want to build that oven now tho :O
Slakkey

Big Wall climber
From Back to Big Wall Baby
Oct 10, 2011 - 12:37pm PT
Agree the brick oven is very cool. Always cool to see what people are building on this thread.

Gunkie, The shaping bay is the other half of my garage. Pretty basic with it enclosed in plastic to help keep the dust to a minimum. Racks home built, side lights stacked on plastic containers, One thing I have learned is that the more you improve your shaping bay the better your shapes become. I am constantly fine tuning the space. Lots of fun and I get to share the experience with my Girlfriends younger son.
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Oct 10, 2011 - 01:22pm PT
Pizza oven has been on my list for awhile, nicely done!
foxglove

Social climber
long beach ca
Oct 10, 2011 - 02:22pm PT
i havent updated my work in a while, been busy painting and remodeling my plain house........ and i only have a facebook containing some of my old work, i do trade work most of the time. just makes it fun to create.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fox-Glove/170998452938250
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 11, 2011 - 08:46pm PT
John, Beeeyootius boat! That's not building, that's artistry!

A more pedestrian effort-
john hansen

climber
Oct 12, 2011 - 01:28am PT
Started lifting up wall's today at the school we are building..

7 AM


3 PM




Good fun..but still a long way to go..

And one more added today.

johnkelley

climber
Anchorage Alaska
Oct 12, 2011 - 01:34pm PT
It's for sale BTW you pay shipping. If anyone wants one let me know.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Oct 12, 2011 - 02:33pm PT
I love wood boats. Nice job!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 16, 2011 - 05:40pm PT
Bamboo seems to be this week's topic.

Bamboo vanity


Bamboo closet

Bedroom dresser

For some reason he wanted lexan backs - Hey, I just make 'em!
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Oct 16, 2011 - 05:46pm PT
For some reason he wanted lexan backs - Hey, I just make 'em!

It's for bragging and show. Nice work.

Love bamboo. Trying to get some to take over the backyard right now.
JOEY.F

Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
Oct 17, 2011 - 12:45am PT
Not building anything, but, lucky to get hired on as a painter. We're gonna make a silk purse out of this. At least 30 years since the last paint job.
John Moosie

climber
Beautiful California
Oct 17, 2011 - 12:49am PT
I have painted a few of those.

More like.. scrape scrape scrape scrape scrape....scrape scrape scrape.. putty caulk.. hahaha..

I love this thread. thank you everyone!
JOEY.F

Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
Oct 17, 2011 - 12:57am PT
^^^^Yeah, JM, I underplayed the SCRAPE, thought it would never end!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 18, 2011 - 06:02pm PT
Hand Planes and Lumber Dreams.

Some of you may have seen my pictures of the modified timberframe home I built this spring. We pulled out when the roof was on, as the money was drying up. The homeowner has the best of intentions. He felled and milled much of the lumber we used in construction and implemented a solar powered kiln to dry the lumber on site. Thumbs up for his effort.
Now it's fall and he's got some more money to push the project forward. It's my job to install the flooring. I'm using wide pine boards of varying widths that he has milled down. His premise is pure and admirable, use his lumber to add integrity to the home and theoretically cut down on costs.
I'm screwing and plugging the flooring, which adds to the cost when compared to the bomber rose head nails that I suggested. Strike one on the cost effectiveness.
I'm also finding that the boards have not been joined properly, necessitating much wedging of each course to attain a tight fit. Beyond that, many boards aren't true enough to wedge, meaning that three out of four boards need to be hand planed on their edges. I have a #6 plane to take them down. It gives a beautiful, straight edge to the boards but takes a lot of time to tune each board. Strike two on cost effectivenes. While I really appreciate his ethics, he's on a budget and my requests to use yard milled boards are falling on deaf ears.
Its a shame to see money needlessly flowing into my pocket when it could be better used in getting a CO for his house.
The vast majority of money spent on a house is labor, not materials.

No point to this post other than to say that it's frustrating, and that sometimes people need to step back and look at the macro, rather than the micro.
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Oct 18, 2011 - 06:16pm PT
Brandon,

One doesn't build a custom house to save money. Ultimately the customer wants the house built a certain way, and is coming to the reality that doing so will cost him more.

But ultimately he has to be happy with the final product. In the big scheme he'll be happier down the line having had the home built the way he wanted.
kennyt

climber
Oct 29, 2011 - 08:40pm PT
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Oct 30, 2011 - 01:10pm PT

Got it done just in time
Murzerker

Social climber
Land of Goats and Tacos
Nov 16, 2011 - 10:19am PT
Bumping this to bring some quality workmanship to the top.

Amazed by the works of art in this post.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Nov 16, 2011 - 11:50am PT
^^^^^^ me too.
dogtown

Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
Nov 19, 2011 - 02:24am PT
My latest project after being diagnosed with RA. The one hundred and fifty foot water tower at Archer Wyoming. Small crew, lots of wind, big crane. Very scary! But fun.

The Almost dead old, Dawg.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 21, 2011 - 07:53pm PT
That's pretty beautiful.

I appreciate how you saw the beauty in that piece and held onto it.

All the craftsmen I know have a sweet stash of choice slabs tucked away somewhere.
dogtown

Trad climber
Cheyenne, Wyoming and Marshall Islands atoll.
Nov 22, 2011 - 11:30pm PT
Good Craftsman ship and design Warb. I just love Building sh#t big or small.
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Nov 23, 2011 - 11:31pm PT
you all are such inspirational craftsmen and craftswomen, I'm not a craftsman, but sometimes I can manage to hack together something functional...

a couple of weeks ago, Debbie declared: "what I need is a potting bench! that's what you can get me for christmas"

so I built one for her this last rainy weekend:

john hansen

climber
Nov 24, 2011 - 04:10am PT
Six and a half weeks into framing the first building ,just started framing on the second building today







From one week ago

Double D

climber
Nov 24, 2011 - 08:09am PT
Dang Kevin... nice table!
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Nov 26, 2011 - 05:13pm PT
I do enjoy coming to this thread to see what others are doing. I am amazed at the level of craftsmanship on your personal and professional projects, and I've benefited from some of the knowledge shared in answer to a few of my questions.

Here's a quick review of my kitchen project followed by a question for the painting pros...

Below, is the old kitchen where we actually had the refrigerator located in the back porch (just beyond the door and to the left). The first part of the project involved moving the fridge out the back door, and it was so complicated a friend of mine asked if I'd seen that show, "I shouldn't be alive" when he saw how I had things rigged up for lowering the appliance.



Next is a shot during the expanding phase where the 28-inch door way was expanded to a 7-foot opening. The framing around the door was just plain frightening to behold as were the areas were ceiling joists were trimmed to make room for a stove chimney which was later removed. I don't know how this part of the house did not collapse, but I did fix a 4-inch drop in the kitchen ceiling.



Nearing the end! I'm finishing the drywall and getting ready to paint. Which leads me to a question for the ST painters.


Is it worth-while getting one of those spray guns? The Wagoner Power Painter looks like a great convenience, but is it really worth it? I like the idea of not trimming the edges, but if the thing is really messy, or if it's difficult to achieve a good finished look I'd like to know and avoid wasting my money.

Thanks in advance for any helpful advice.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 26, 2011 - 07:17pm PT
Bill, when did a roller become obsolete for doing one room? Use a medium
nap if you want less texture. Then, with all the money you saved from not
buying the gun, you can spring for brewskies.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 26, 2011 - 08:11pm PT
"Hey, Mom, I think you should start chargeing rent!"

CF

climber
Nov 26, 2011 - 08:29pm PT
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Nov 26, 2011 - 10:03pm PT
FortMental,
I thought so. I still have a power roller which was effective for painting the outside of my house, and it probably still works. For smaller rooms inside I've just rolled from the pan, but have always been intrigued with the spray guns. When I asked about renting one at HD they said I'd need at least 5 gals of paint for it to be worthwhile; so, certainly not for the rental. Thanks for the link to those reviews. Sounds like a frustrating toy as opposed to a serious time saver.

Warbler,
Thanks for the brushing tips. I've never done that, but it sounds like a great finish. I'll practice it in a small area and may do the whole room like that. From what I understand, you recommend rolling on a good amount of paint and then using the brush for trimming edges followed by brushing to add the final texture, and sticking with areas small enough to do before drying and working it in a way to keep a wet or semi-wet edge for the next section. I like the hand crafted notion.

Reilly,
Never. I've always rolled'em but have noticed the price on that power sprayer getting lower over the years. Thought I might work it into the budget for this project but I think I'll stick with good old hard work for a good result. I was wondering about the cleaning and final finish and it sounds like both are problems.





Dave,
I like your framing work for the climbing wall. Looks like a stout design that does not weaken or add stress to the existing structure.

Those white spots may be dust particles illuminated by the camera flash.

Your building inspector in the last photo looks up to the task!




Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Nov 28, 2011 - 03:54pm PT
Winter is here, so its time to take the jeep apart again!

stoked to have metal-glue capability in the garage now!

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 1, 2011 - 12:21am PT
6 boards of genuine mahogany


$75 worth of mulch
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 1, 2011 - 12:55am PT
Yes, Mini-Max FS350 (width of cutterhead in mm). The changeover takes 2
minutes max (no pun intended). The cutterhead is a Tersa so changing blades
takes 5 minutes with no alignment needed.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 1, 2011 - 05:59am PT
That looks like some expensive sawdust. What's it used for?
rockermike

Trad climber
Berkeley
Dec 1, 2011 - 11:17am PT
^^^^^^^^
I think you are supposed to put a bunch of glue in there and make your own Presto Logs. Of course, I think there might be an easier way to get firewood.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Dec 1, 2011 - 12:42pm PT
Here's a couple of interior doors of granite and red cedar.

KabalaArch

Trad climber
Starlite, California
Dec 1, 2011 - 01:34pm PT
KabalaArch

Trad climber
Starlite, California
Dec 1, 2011 - 01:43pm PT
Well, I guess I was able to upload the photo successfully. Now I've got the figure out how to text it.

Anyway, the last line concludes: "...this is a new U.S. Forest Service Visitors Center, in Mammoth Lakes..."
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Dec 4, 2011 - 08:48am PT
a luggi's hawk from the leap...


i figgured 150 pounds per square foot
unit load on my 1930's stick foundation
that bears on decomposed granite footings...

guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Dec 4, 2011 - 02:20pm PT
Jeeeeze Cragman is that for the pres of PG&E?
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Dec 4, 2011 - 02:27pm PT
Que la lumnier soit et la lumnier fut!
quietpartner

Trad climber
Moantannah
Dec 4, 2011 - 02:29pm PT
No wonder your power bills are so high!

Edit: Power bills from 10,000 homes are apparantly needed to pay the CFO's salary.

sorta ;)
apogee

climber
Dec 4, 2011 - 02:33pm PT
A building like that would have kept Solyndra from folding!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Dec 4, 2011 - 09:09pm PT
Just a little continuation from my "Lose Your Dreams and You Will Lose Your Mind........." on building our boat:

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1129435/Lose-Your-Dreams-Lose-Your-Mind-Guido-Builds-a-Boat

After we built it, sold it and bought it back, I had to haul it to a friends property here in the Cruz for 17 months for a total rebuild. Refastened the teak deck, repaired about 500 dings in the hull from a dismasting mid Pacific and long tow courtesy US Coast Guard and rewire, replumb, refurbish the entire interior, rebuild and reinstall the engine and build the mast and rerig the boat. Whole lotta of re here.

Since I was into a major I decided to add a "back porch" or in more nautical terms a scoop. Make the boat a little faster, a plus for getting on and off and just hanging out and an easy platform to dive from. And, it made the the boat so much better looking.

Of course, being the great under estimator of all time I totally misjudged the time and materials for this wee job. Fortunately I had a stash of Port Orford Cedar and some good friends to lend a hand. #13000 men hours to build the boat the first time and over #6000 on the rebuild.Think I will build a canoe next time.



the goat

climber
north central WA
Dec 5, 2011 - 01:36am PT
F*&%in' amazing! I love stories like that!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 5, 2011 - 02:43pm PT
Wow, that really sweetened her bum and I'll wager added close to a knot?
Gene

climber
Dec 5, 2011 - 03:47pm PT
Guido goes Kardashian!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 5, 2011 - 04:13pm PT
How does she sail compared to before the new stern profile?
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Dec 5, 2011 - 05:23pm PT
The boat is probably about 1/3-1/2 kt faster and one of my main concerns was she would sit too low in the water and we would have to deal with a slapping noise of water against the bottom of the scoop. Neither a problem as she balanced out well and with her beamy, yet beautiful ass she is a dream offshore. Smooth. Very dry boat in nasty conditions. When you venture onto the scoop offshore you wear a harness. Couple of substantial 3/8 inch eyebolts are located to clip onto. Just like a cozy belay ledge with good anchors, only one tends to gyrate round a little more and you often get the bonus of plankton illumination at night time trailing off the stern.

Added bonus was we built two massive mahogany stringers into the scoop so a self steering vane could be attached easily. Makes it a dream to have the vane mounted for a passage and then pull it off and store it when island hopping. Takes 20 min to pull it off and store.

First batch of Baltic ply I used for the top layer was bad,ie. poor glue, and the scoop started to delaminate and blow up in Tahiti. In New Zealand we replaced it with some certified,ie. expensive, marine ply and rebuilt the top layer. Not a small job as it also entailed repainting the LPU paint on the entire scoop. Line up the Dominos when you get involved with boat projects!

Gene

climber
Dec 5, 2011 - 05:29pm PT
with her beamy, yet beautiful ass she is a dream

Gorgeous!!!

Self steering vanes are sooooooooo 19th Century. I love it!

g
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 7, 2011 - 02:51pm PT
"Shhh! Mad scientist at work!


tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Dec 7, 2011 - 03:12pm PT
Guido,

Defective plywood sucks! I used all meranti on my boat which was supposed to be BS6566. Real marine plywood doesn't seem so expensive when you compare the cost and effort to replace substandard wood.

I'm still not sure why I had a piece go bad on my boat, but I think water got into, than over multiple winter storages there was freeze thaw that eventually made it come apart. Fortunately it wasn't a structural piece, and I finally got around to replacing it this fall.


I still need to sand, fair, prime and paint this spring. And sanding, fairing, priming and painting is my least favorite boating activity. If/when I replace my boat it will be with a tin can.
strangeday

Trad climber
Brea ca.
Dec 11, 2011 - 07:00pm PT
I made this weight sled for a buddy who's really into the whole crossfit thing. I'm thinking about making up a few more to sell, seems this crossfit fad is sticking around.

I can only hope WELD_IT approves...

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 13, 2011 - 06:56pm PT
BTW, I'm cooking dinner and watching 'Dirty Jobs'.

Dude is learning to use a draw knife.

He should be made to sharpen his own knives, as that's a huge part of the learning curve.

Carry on...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 13, 2011 - 07:19pm PT
I hear ya Brandon. A hard job but dirty? Only in that ya gotta have a pair
of tosser pants due to the sap build-up.

Ol' Mike shoulda been with me the last two hours...
Impressive build-up, eh? Yeah, up in my attic bagging rock wool preparatory
to demoing the ceiling tomorrow. I figgered two hours of misery today was
better than two hours of rock wool avalanches tomorrow. Is that logical?
Not really, is it? Especially seeing as how I'm not gonna be tearing down
the ceiling. Oh well, at least I'm still good looking according to the Part-time Columnist.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 13, 2011 - 07:36pm PT
So, I'll check in with my work. It's tough being a carpenter but someone's got to do it.

I spent a while turning a cape into a saltbox.

I sided a house I built this spring with cedar shakes, five inches to the weather.

Now I'm putting a new roof deck and shingles on a hipped farmers porch.

Next up is the big one. I'm removing the siding and sheathing off of an inhabited house, panel by panel, to facilitate higher R insulation (dense pack cellulose). Through the cold ass NH winter.

What's everyone else up to?
squishy

Mountain climber
Dec 13, 2011 - 07:57pm PT
FPV airplane (first person view)

This is an airplane that you fly from a monitor or video goggles not line of sight. It has a HUD or OSD (on screen display) showing speed, altitude, compass, location among other things. It has a GPS autopilot and a RTH (return to home) failsafe. It's still not done and is taking months to get it together. Lots of soldering, troubleshooting and testing, but when it's finally working smoothly it will be lots of fun. I also have a nice HD camera on there for recording the flights. I plan to blend my hobbies and take this to some of the beautiful places I know to get some great areal video...

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 16, 2011 - 07:28pm PT
My electrician (who used to be a building inspector) came over today and we stared at this
conundrum for quite a while without coming up with one good reason for its existence.
But then that's been said of me, too.

WTF??????? If this wasn't 25 or 30 years old then I woulda said some
n00b had been watching too much DIY TV.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 16, 2011 - 07:32pm PT
WTF?
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Dec 16, 2011 - 08:48pm PT
Reilly, what don't you understand about the history of your new project? Perhaps the author of this masterpiece can enlighten you.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 16, 2011 - 09:04pm PT
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!



Guido,
A friend of yours or was that the local junior college framing master class?
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Dec 16, 2011 - 09:17pm PT
Reilly lad-I thought it might be a cousin of yours mate, he being an O'Bryan and all.

Your project must have been wired by the same guy who created this mess:


john hansen

climber
Dec 16, 2011 - 10:40pm PT
Lots of fine craftsmenship in this thread. Mine is a bit more commercial.

Some how I ended up being the project manager expanding a few school's here in Hawaii..



Kauhale o Iwe o Puu Kapu Hawaiian language charter school. Big Island Hawaii.


Building B , almost ready for HVAC, plumbing and electric work



And building C, on schedule, about 4 or 5 weeks behind building B


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 17, 2011 - 08:34pm PT
You reckon that beam had a post or wall under it at some point?

Yes, it did but it still makes no sense as it seems rather extravagant just
to put one 2 x 4 up to one rafter. And it would not have been that beneficial
to the ceiling joists. People are weird.

Guido,
I'm sure he must have been a kissing cousin, so to speak.

That was a big boat, mais non? Maybe he didn't vent the head properly?



I think my wife got this catalog.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Dec 20, 2011 - 04:03pm PT
new spring perches to adapt my original 1950 axles with some jeep YJ springs.


Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Dec 20, 2011 - 04:23pm PT
reilly
the (2) 2x4's at the beam-end
are tension members supporting
the end of the 4x10? beam
by transferring the beam end-reaction
up to the roof rafters.
the ceiling joists, in turn, are supported
by the beam via those metal framing anchors.

the builder was adding support to
the mid-span of the ceiling joists without decreasing head clearance.

my best guess.

edit,
the end reaction of the beam must pass
thru the connection of the 2x4's to the beam-end.

it looks to be a lag bolt, maybe 3/8" which is
good for about 430 #'s in shear.

there most likely was no live load up in the attic,
other than during construction.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 22, 2011 - 08:40pm PT
Norski,
I could buy that if the rafters were more than 2x4's x 16' on 2' centers!
That beam is gonna drag them down before they're gonna give it any help.
Besides, that beam is only 3' from that parallel wall. It makes no sense.
It's history real soon. Gonna put some real meat in with actual support.
I'm so tired of hearing about how the old skool carpenters rocked.
Some of them were smokin' rock. :-)


From my Industrial Art Album - Laser Dust
(Hand sawing to a laser line) [I was 7' up on a ladder handholding in the
dark so it isn't very sharp]
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 22, 2011 - 10:15pm PT
Reilly, you're using a traditional hand saw? Where's the love for the Japanese pull saws?

Nice shot though.
Hawkeye

climber
State of Mine
Dec 22, 2011 - 10:29pm PT
treez, cool rig.
Hawkeye

climber
State of Mine
Dec 22, 2011 - 10:46pm PT
norski,

i must be missing something in that beam pic. i fail to see how it is doing anything. the load on the near end is transmitted to the rafter above? wtf?
just curious.

cool thread all!
dogtown

Trad climber
Cheyenne, Wyoming and Marshall Islands atoll.
Dec 22, 2011 - 10:49pm PT

Just finished restoring this 1958 panhead police special for a retired L.A.P.D. Motorcycle cop. every nut and bolt from a bare frame to better than new. These old cop bikes are hard to find it was a real thrill and a good payday to boot!
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Dec 22, 2011 - 10:54pm PT
Nothing personal -- but to heck with the baby I want one for me.
Trolly all around the house, stop and nap anywhere ---- but I'll need a beer mug holder on mine.
Treez very nice.
strangeday

Trad climber
Brea ca.
Dec 22, 2011 - 10:58pm PT
My 3 japaneese saws, and my gouge set will be the first thing I save in a fire...wait, second after my wife.....
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 22, 2011 - 11:53pm PT
Brandon, of course it was Japonese! How many do I have? Five!
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Dec 22, 2011 - 11:59pm PT
so hawkeye
picture yourself executing pull-ups on that big beam.
(no 2x4 joists necessary for our analysis).

picture that those (2) skewed 2x4's reaching for the sky as rope.

as you hang from the beam,
the two ropes go taught, and the load from
your dead weight (no offense) is carried through
the ropes up to their high anchor.

their high anchor is at the rafters.
so the rafters then capture that load
and pass it (thru their inertial moments) to their supports,
which is the ridge board up high and the bearing wall down low.

now that every potential energy is grounded
and thus robbed of hope,
we can carry onward.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 2, 2012 - 01:02am PT
I knew this crap would come in handy some day!

A 16' 4x12 @ 15% moisture content weighs about 300 pounds!
That's why I've a sling back-up to the four lags.


One down, so to speak, with the easier one to go.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 9, 2012 - 07:50pm PT
Nice work Homes! That Plumber's Tape with two nails is gonna work really well!
Especially the one that is 1/16" from the end!

Whaddya think, will this hold some sheetrock up?
Vosser

Trad climber
reno, NV
Jan 9, 2012 - 11:07pm PT
some of my forking art
Vosser

Trad climber
reno, NV
Jan 9, 2012 - 11:12pm PT
some of my metal art
Vosser

Trad climber
reno, NV
Jan 9, 2012 - 11:23pm PT
I made this piece out of a old chunk of bullet proof glass from a bank. Bent a metal shelf with a cherry wood top and added some metal accents
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Jan 12, 2012 - 12:31pm PT
i'm building a hovercraft!

phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Jan 12, 2012 - 12:41pm PT
^^^^^

Nice Vosser!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 12, 2012 - 12:42pm PT
I agree with eKat, that is sum kinda nice work Vosser!
But yer on the wrong thread, dood, you belong on the 'Art' thread.
Dingus McGee

Social climber
Laramie
Jan 19, 2012 - 10:05am PT
Shortly after I got the Rav4 using a cash for clunkers discount the plastic skid plate tore off while backing up in drifted snow. Shown here is the aluminum replacement with a bumper and winch. The $134.00 4500lb Wal Mart Champion winch can drag this vehicle uphill with the bakes on. The rollers allow for pulling backwards.

Now that I use synthetic dynema winch cable the upper roller could be removed. The dynema synthetic cable easily glides over the 22 degree bend under the oil pan when pulling backwards. The Champion supplied regular steel cable would eventually dig into this bend, seize and the winch would pull the cable apart.

The kludging door hinges allow the lower skid plate to unfold forward for under engine maintenance when the vehicle is up on an open hoist frame.


Results: There are many scars on the skid plate. On one instance a big rock rolled under the skid plate and flip on edge (apparently) and collided with the gas tank. The tank gauge now stops changing at 1/8 full, the 50 miles to go until empty warning light doesn't come on and most inconvenient the fuel pickup line is higher resulting in less mileage per fill up.
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Jan 20, 2012 - 10:22am PT
awesome! so clearly you plan to get stuck with that truck :)

I have a chunk of steel sitting in the garage earmarked as my winch plate, but generally speaking its not something i worry about. This is my recovery system.


My buddy nicks TJ, D60 axles, LQ9 Motor, Atlas, King coilovers, bla bla bla bla

Gunna help him redo the fuel system next weekend.
Dingus McGee

Social climber
Laramie
Jan 20, 2012 - 11:43am PT
Euroford,

back in the early 90'I was in a canyon south of the Masa Back trail rim west of Moab and seen some people using their articulating axle Jeeps traversing some boulder fields and washouts. The air around where the action reeked of raw gas. I had installed Holley add-on fuel injection on my vehicles and did not have the tilting carburetor bowl flooding problem any longer. So for me no engine stalling due to flooding caused by too much tilt for the carburetor.

Do the engines you intall in these CJ3's have fuel injection?
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Jan 21, 2012 - 01:08pm PT
Mine does not, i have a pretty standard manual choke 4 barrel carb on mine. i'd like to swap to an FI setup, but frankly i've never had to mess with the carb, have never had a problem with it, and its always run great regardless of angle or elevation. i've had it over pretty much sideways without any problems. so messing with that is very low on my priorities, and might not ever get done on this particular jeep. We intend to keep this one pretty old school, and fancy engine stuff will likely be saved for the next project.

Nick's TJ up there on the other hand, has a GM Vortec LQ9, so its the full setup from a GM truck, emmisions equipment and everything swapped in. even passed Boulder County smog and 100% legal.

more and more guys run propane these days. being a compressed gas, those will run upside down.
Happy Idiot

Trad climber
Santa Fe
Jan 21, 2012 - 07:18pm PT
I've got nothing on some of the real craftspeople in this thread. My house is held together by hippy technology.

But so far this winter, my efforts from last fall at paving the north side of my house with flagstone have really paid off. I tried to lay something down with minimal gaps between stones, to enhance the ease of snow shoveling and to drain melting water from the roof away from the foundation faster. Plus, this is the pathway along which I carry firewood to the porch, so it's much better than the old muddy walkway!

In-progress views from Thanksgiving weekend.


I'm a cheapskate, so it's entirely built of granite and marble countertop remnants (1" to 1-1/2" thick) that I salvaged from a local fabricator.
It would have been a real beauty if I could have laid them with the polished side up, to reveal the gorgeous colors in some of these stones, but that would have been a slippery deathtrap to walk upon. As it is, it's sort of like a sampler quilt.
Russ Walling

Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
Jan 21, 2012 - 08:53pm PT
This guy was building a shed.....

http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/01/21/3-inch-nail-removed-from-illinois-mans-brain/
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 23, 2012 - 04:54pm PT
Here's a question for you woodworkers (I'm a lowly carpenter), has anyone had problems with Freud dado sets?

I ask because I just picked one up for a built-in I'm working on and when I ran some test cuts, one of the outer blades seems to be cutting around 1/64 deeper than the chippers and the other outer blade.

My saw is in good shape, so it's not the arbor.

Any ideas?
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Jan 23, 2012 - 05:32pm PT
Brandon,

Are you sure it's only a problem with Freud blades? I'm wondering if you've observed this problem with other dado sets, because I certainly have. Much more expensive--and, on the whole, much better--sets than the Freud ones I've used. And I ran a shop that was busy enough to have several sets and have them sharpened pretty regularly. This problem was noticeable with both new sets and re-ground ones, and if you think about it for a moment you'll realize that to some extent it's not ever going to go away. The situation is that, generally, the outside blades are bevelled on the tips of their teeth, and the chippers are not. So the manufacturer, or sharpening shop, has the choice of making the chipper diameter match the heel of the bevel (which means that the toe will cut deeper, as yours is), or the toe (in which case there will be a small unexcavated ramp corresponding to the slope of the tooth downwards towards the center of the dado stack. I suspect that more companies opt for the former rather than the latter, because it only affects appearance at the ends of the cut, as opposed to the fit of the joint and, in turn, the dimensions of the assembly. In short, on the basis of my observations over the years,if you really need a flat-bottom cut, then use a router.
kennyt

climber
California
Jan 23, 2012 - 05:34pm PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 23, 2012 - 05:42pm PT
Thanks for the response, that does make sense. What gets me is that I was recently at a friends house and we were using his cheapo dado set and the cut was totally smooth, no waste left to remove.

I have a nice router and a table for it, so I may just end up using that.

Any tips on routing/ dadoing MDF to avoid chipping? I'm planning on taping my cuts.
go-B

climber
Habakkuk 3:19 Sozo
Jan 23, 2012 - 05:46pm PT
Hey Cragman those driftwood horses are amazing!
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Jan 23, 2012 - 06:08pm PT
Brandon,

I hope nobody--including you--will think that I'm trying to pose as an expert here; I'm just passing on some things that I've seen and wondered about. As a consequence, I can't really even attempt to account for your experience or that of your friend without seeing or knowing a lot more about both. You can get different results according to whether you're sawing a groove with the grain or across the grain. Hardwood or softwood; how much clamping force you try to apply when gluing up. Where in which layer of the plywood your dado bottoms out at. The condition, number and shape of the teeth on the dado blades (the $450, 60-tooth set that I always kept locked in my office always worked pretty smooth, for me).

The router alternative, although it's a pain to set up, is also more accurate in the sense that, since the router base is so much smaller than a saw table, your cut will be more uniform in depth along its length if the material is warped. However, warpage is usually a much less serious consideration with MDF than with plywood. I can't say that I've noted that chipping the MDF with a router is a regular concern. However, make sure that your bit is sharp and clean, and don't hog in so deep so fast that it loads up with resin. That's about all of the amateur advice I can think of today.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 23, 2012 - 06:13pm PT
Brandon,
Whattya worried about chipping with MDF for? Never hardly seen no chipping
in MDF no how even with cheap blades.It is obviously a paint-grade gig so
whattya think God invented Bondo for? :-)

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 23, 2012 - 07:22pm PT
I've never seen MDF chip either, just covering my bases.

Edit; I overthink things too, it's a blessing and a curse.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jan 23, 2012 - 08:44pm PT
Anacortes Washington

justin01

Trad climber
sacramento
Jan 23, 2012 - 09:30pm PT
That is fantastic! I think I am going to have to make that in the future!
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Jan 27, 2012 - 11:57am PT
^^ hahaha! those are awesome!

when the jeep is back on the ground (maybe another month?) i have a variety of fun little metal fab tasks for around the house. we'll see.

at least for now concerns are much more structural/functional and not as much aesthetic.

finished the front spring hangers yesterday.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 27, 2012 - 01:13pm PT
Transitioning from remodels to interior finish work has kept me thinking, and stoked, on this project.


My shop is a work in progress.



The cabinets will be installed tomorrow, tons of scribe work coming up to trim it in. Thanks Reilly, the 'grew there' thought struck a chord with me.

Rocrates

Trad climber
Berkeley , ca.
Jan 27, 2012 - 03:39pm PT
Began this last February.
Rocrates

Trad climber
Berkeley , ca.
Jan 27, 2012 - 03:42pm PT
Rocrates

Trad climber
Berkeley , ca.
Jan 27, 2012 - 03:44pm PT
Rocrates

Trad climber
Berkeley , ca.
Jan 27, 2012 - 03:46pm PT
pud

climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
Jan 28, 2012 - 07:07pm PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 28, 2012 - 08:47pm PT
What scale is that?
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
Jan 28, 2012 - 09:51pm PT
Definitely not HO!
pud

climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
Jan 28, 2012 - 11:05pm PT
Full Scale.
Been working on it with about 20 guys for the last couple of months.
It will be the size of the train on the left.
We're making 4.
WBraun

climber
Jan 28, 2012 - 11:40pm PT
Ahhhh tools!!!

Workshops !!!!

Building sh!t !!!!

I'm pissed, you guys are having all the fun.

Climbing is stupid,

building sh!t is where it's at !!!!!
MisterE

Social climber
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:04am PT
Hey Guido! Those rain down-spouts are near the park named after my mom - Dorothy Bird Waterfront Park. There is a sequoia tree and a picnic table at the bottom of "O" Ave.

Here's my latest project - a kitchen pass-through:




Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:13am PT
I've been using a Blast resin detail set to upgrade and convert a French Char 1B bis tank into a German Char 1B flame-thrower tank:


Just starting to get it weathered and aged a bit. MIG pigments will finish the job after some pin washes with artist's oil paint.


Hand painted the yellow rune of the Prinz Eugen SS Brigade that was active in Yugoslavia 1943-45. They specialized in punitive raids against Serbian partisans, but had a nasty habit of killing any civilians who got in their way, often burning them alive after herding them into local Churches.
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Jan 29, 2012 - 12:46am PT
Ahhhh tools!!!

Workshops !!!!

Building sh!t !!!!

I'm pissed, you guys are having all the fun.

Climbing is stupid,

building sh!t is where it's at !!!!!

Whats funny Werner is I got to build sh!t so I can go climbing
dmons

climber
Jan 29, 2012 - 01:11am PT
your slideshow makes it seem like moving a gas line aint no thing
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 29, 2012 - 01:40am PT
It ain't no thang for Mister E. He don't even bother to turn off the main.
kennyt

climber
California
Jan 29, 2012 - 09:44pm PT
A custom home completed in Woodfords ca. 2 min. from climbing!
dmons

climber
Jan 29, 2012 - 09:47pm PT
black tape on the outside of flex conduit run into a plastic box is curious
east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Jan 29, 2012 - 10:24pm PT
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Jan 29, 2012 - 10:28pm PT
That's exactly what I'm looking to do Mr E.

We need to talk.

E Robinson

climber
Salinas, CA
Jan 29, 2012 - 10:38pm PT
tarek

climber
berkeley
Jan 30, 2012 - 12:30am PT
Elliott!
Nice. The crack machine on steroids I see.
Looks 5" ish...

Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jan 30, 2012 - 02:07am PT
Re-painting the computer room in my 1959 Eichler-style home in the Belmont hills with Adobe white on the walls and warm brown on the trim and floor boards:


Still a long way to go.
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Jan 30, 2012 - 10:56am PT

Timber frame, cordwood, strawbale with a north berm
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 30, 2012 - 06:18pm PT
Man, I'd been sooo looking forward to this phase. So sad to see it done. <sniffle>


Now, on to my next favorite thang - wallin', er, drywallin'.
Ken

Trad climber
Arroyo Grande
Jan 30, 2012 - 09:50pm PT
central calif coast, oak woodlands, isolated

year 1 -- buy rural parcel, planning dept for legal lot and permits (3 years)

year 2 -- drill well, helicopter in power lines

year 3 -- improve dirt road 1 mile

year 4 -- permit, build 2411sf 2 story craftsman





Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Jan 30, 2012 - 09:54pm PT
dig those table legs
kennyt

climber
California
Jan 30, 2012 - 09:58pm PT
Looks good Ken!
corniss chopper

climber
breaking the speed of gravity
Jan 31, 2012 - 02:30pm PT
If it snowed in California I'd build one of these.

Kick-sleds (in Kick-sled-istan) with a single wheel motor drive for high speed over snow travel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=r1BeRkXd61Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gMmDVAhOkg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqHMjsQLBe0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXt8WkHAaUg&feature=endscreen&NR=1

racing - w/ crash into bystanders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzGQ4FlH8aI&feature=related





east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Feb 1, 2012 - 10:51am PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 2, 2012 - 02:01pm PT
I still need to fabricate the hardware for the double barn doors, but the install is complete. Still needs paint too, duh.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 2, 2012 - 08:22pm PT
Damn, homes, it looks like it grew there!
But it appears a dyslexic drunk laid out the shelves. :-)


If'n ya didn't follow the 'Squirrel' thread I mentioned there how the little
bastardos had been chewin' on my electric service. Took it down today to
change the panel and throw away the meter. Those little monsters got some issues!
Does aluminium build healthy bones? Or are they just OCD delinquents?


rectorsquid

climber
Lake Tahoe
Feb 7, 2012 - 10:09am PT
Does writing computer software for fun count as building something? I haven't used physical force on a project in months.

Dave
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Feb 7, 2012 - 11:44am PT
Tomcat and Kludge-NICE!
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Feb 7, 2012 - 11:54am PT
Reilly, that squirrel damage is bizarre! Why do they do that? I have a million squirrels living in the oak trees in my backyard, and they seem quite happy to stay there - no chewing on wire.
Phyl
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Feb 7, 2012 - 11:58am PT
About every two or three years they eat my phone/DSL line.

They are just rats with good PR.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 7, 2012 - 12:16pm PT
A big thumbs up to Tomkat and Kludge!

Phylp, they only chew the topsides as they're too lazy to hang and chew.
I advise you to get some binos out. They appartently like AL. My electrician
tells me that after Edison changes the service to a CU neutral it will stop
although TGT avers otherwise.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 7, 2012 - 05:38pm PT
Now that sounds like a fun project. Looks great man.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 9, 2012 - 06:52pm PT
The room is too small to get a good shot but you get the picture.

Custom fabricated track for the old school cast iron rollers to boot.


TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Feb 9, 2012 - 08:01pm PT
My electrician tells me that after Edison changes the service to a CU neutral it will stop
although TGT avers otherwise.

Edison quit using copper about 40-50 years ago. Ain't gonna happen. It's all ACSR now, (Aluminum Cable Steel Reinforced)

C10 with a license starting with 41XXXX
east side underground

Trad climber
Hilton crk,ca
Feb 9, 2012 - 08:11pm PT
Nice work eveyone- very clean. I won't lie and say I'm not jealouse about having a cool project to work on. Oh well there's always spring skiing in Feb. and the ORG. Cheers
Emon

Trad climber
Feb 9, 2012 - 11:08pm PT


Structure for solar panels


solar panels going on
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Feb 15, 2012 - 11:37am PT
getting closer to an operational jeep once again. the ass end is still up in the air, will finish rear shackle mounts later today.


uh... currently on the hunt for a flat pitman arm :)
steelmnkey

climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
Feb 15, 2012 - 11:46am PT

Kludge:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kludge
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Feb 15, 2012 - 04:36pm PT
my contribution to our daughter's kindergarten fundraising auction:

gnome home,

Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Feb 15, 2012 - 04:45pm PT
That's cool Norwegian! I want to live in a life-size version.
BLD

climber
Feb 15, 2012 - 04:49pm PT
Norwegian,

What a cool Dad you must be!

Very cool.....very cool indeed!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 15, 2012 - 05:18pm PT
Damn, Weege, I hope you don't catch a dose of GCF - Gnome Cabin Fever.
It'll cause ya no end of problems.
rectorsquid

climber
Lake Tahoe
Feb 15, 2012 - 05:19pm PT
I've been working on a Windows program that lets you "draw" a mechanism and then animate it. It's an on again, off again, project as I figure out interesting things to add. It originally had rotating movements but I recently added linear actuator movement so that I could design and simulate things like a back-hoe.


It's just software but the build process has taken hundreds of hours.

Video of the simulation:

http://youtu.be/riSNy71BnD0

Dave

P.S. For anyone who doesn't know about this stuff, I'm writing the program itself, not using someone else's program to draw stuff that you see within the window.

GOclimb

Trad climber
Boston, MA
Feb 15, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
Rector- do you know about Crayon Physics?

Me - I just built a little crack machine in my garage. Nothing too exciting, a couple hour's worth of work and $5 worth of bolts.

GO
rectorsquid

climber
Lake Tahoe
Feb 15, 2012 - 07:22pm PT
Crayon Physics won't run properly on Windows 7 x64.

My program is not a game of any sort. It also doesn't have any physics at the moment so there is no way to design something like a pendulum. It is a good tool for designing a things like convertible car top mechanisms where multiple links cause stuff to move from one place to another in a complicated way.

Dave
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Feb 15, 2012 - 07:49pm PT
Weeg-You have a building permit for them thar structures mate?
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Feb 15, 2012 - 08:31pm PT
Just got the purchase order today to rebuild these babies.


The three inlet gates are literally the shut off valves for LA.

They are 10 feet wide about 16 feet high with five inch diameter stems. The valve discs are north of 10,000 lb each.

We are making almost all new internal parts, including gear sets and sealing surfaces for the original gates installed and in continuous operation since 1929.

(not my photo)

This is gonna be an "expeditionary" job. Long, often painful. I'll let you know in a year or so how it went.

The white structure on the right also contains some pumping equipment we sold MWD several years ago to chlorinate the inlet and kill the Quagga mussels.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Feb 15, 2012 - 08:36pm PT
How about a quick and dirty conversion of a charcoal grill/smoker into a maple syrup evaporator? Remove the lid, bend up a collar to support the pans (steam trays from a restaurant supply place), add a chimney and then tend the fire for a good long while.

Without the pans, to show the structure:

With the pans:

All that's remaining of the ~40 gallons of sap I started with (currently ~3.5 gallons on its way down to 1 gallon):

How I collect the sap:
OR

Trad climber
Feb 15, 2012 - 09:14pm PT
Adatesman, Nice setup. Good to see folks sugaring down in Philly. I grew up there and never thought it was possible. I live in Vt now and have all the sap I can tap but reducing on the wood stove gets old. I may copy your design!
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Feb 15, 2012 - 09:34pm PT
Thanks! While wondering the other day on how to build a firebox to hold the trays on the cheap it occurred to me that the grill happened to be exactly as wide as the trays were long, so the mod was quick and easy. The tray closest to the chimney is more of a pre-heater than a boil pan since it doesn't get directly fired. Even so, I was getting 4 or 5 gallons boiled off per hour while needing to only tend a single heat source. Much better than last time, where I was only getting 2 or 3 per hour and was tending 2 propane turkey fryers and a cinder block fireplace.

-a.
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Feb 16, 2012 - 02:13pm PT
rear shackle mount.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 16, 2012 - 05:40pm PT
Forgive me, for I have n00bed...





But at least I got my wife a Valentines Day bouquet...


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 16, 2012 - 05:51pm PT
I had to nab the thousandth post on the most excellent, diverse, creative thread I've ever seen.

Hats off to everyone who makes things, thank you for sharing, and thanks to Survival for starting this rad thread.
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Feb 16, 2012 - 07:18pm PT
1001 is cool, too; it's the same forwards or backwards.
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Feb 17, 2012 - 04:15pm PT
yeah, this thread rocks. tons of peeps make some way cool stuff.

and hey look at that. i made a freekin willys jeep yj3a wrangler.


JJBrunner

climber
Simi Valley, CA
Feb 17, 2012 - 05:44pm PT
Anyone know anything about solar panel MOUNTING systems?
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Feb 17, 2012 - 10:11pm PT
TGT-looks like an interesting and challenging project. Bet you could create a revolution if you shut down the flow for 2-3 days.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Feb 17, 2012 - 10:26pm PT
MWD has a year or two of storage for earthquake contingency reasons.

Lakes Paris, Skinner and Diamond.

Still we have to do them one at a time.

The 20's drawings are works of art.

Tony Puppo

climber
Bishop
Feb 19, 2012 - 06:38pm PT
Euroford, nice welds. What were you useing?
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Feb 19, 2012 - 06:42pm PT
From the splatter pattern, looks like flux cored, gas shielded welds.

The good look is more the operator than the method though.
ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Feb 19, 2012 - 07:50pm PT
Building a shed...on a hill no less.
o-man

Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
Feb 19, 2012 - 09:24pm PT
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Feb 26, 2012 - 04:34pm PT
i dont feel completely comfortable
unless i'm sleeping with a littl risk
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 26, 2012 - 04:41pm PT
Your coursing is off.

:)

Sweet lamp.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Feb 26, 2012 - 04:55pm PT
my coursing?
yea, it is vary wandering
with gaps in its continuity.

i also use vomit for a hair product.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Feb 26, 2012 - 06:27pm PT
my building mentor was a surfer whom
lived in his scrapwood cabin at 8000' feet in mexico,
he also did a lot of building in sweden,
the homeland of his beautiful wife.

he taught me to leave reality alone,
and to never wrestle wood,
instead merely complement it's expressive nature
(warps, leans, gaps, bumps, splinters, knots, cracks, holes)
i find challenge in creating a sound structure while
arresting my expectations of perfection.

this is a nineteen thirties cabin that im remodelling..
lookup at the belley of the hips
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 26, 2012 - 06:44pm PT
Good bones in that cabin Weege. Hope it don't sink with all that ballast
you're puttin' in her. ;-)

I'm wrastlin' sheetrock today - no sweet talkin' that shite.
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Mar 1, 2012 - 08:33am PT

Sheetrock actually sounds pretty good.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2012 - 08:38am PT
Uhhh, ok Jefe.....splain me?
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Mar 1, 2012 - 08:52am PT
I can't tell you what I'm building or the MIB will find me, and you.
But here's more than you need to know about pitch.

http://www.opticsexcellence.org/SJ_TeamSite/RS_polPitch.html
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2012 - 08:56am PT
MIB? You got MIB up on our ass? Holy f*ck man, now you've done it.

I'm so outta here, I'll call in a few weeks when the heat blows over....
Scott Thelen

Trad climber
Truckee, Ca
Mar 1, 2012 - 11:11am PT
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Mar 1, 2012 - 11:13am PT
that chest is premium, sir.
what did you use for the handles?

i once found an 8" rusted to hell nail / spike
at the tourist camp below vernal falls.
actually my daughter found it below some
old park sign.

your drawer pull looks like some ancient relic going the way of FE oxide
Scott Thelen

Trad climber
Truckee, Ca
Mar 1, 2012 - 11:30am PT
It's made out of old barn wood and bolts from the ranch that I live on.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 2, 2012 - 08:55pm PT
Most recent project is a front loading kiln for heat treating steel (and likely the occasional pottery project), which is needed for the ER16 Hurricane Drill Holder and drill bits I've been wanting to make. Has progressed a good bit from this point and now has legs and aluminum panels on each side, but is still needing a door and the electronics hooked up. Should hit ~2200degF in the 6.75" x 6" x 12" firebox in half an hour or so (~cone 10 for any potters out there) and will have the full ramp/soak PID temperature control (~3800W of power going into the heating coil at 220V). The bricks are 6.75" x 9" x 3" insulating firebrick rated to 2300degF with all joints fully mortared with refractory cement and a total of 4.5" of thickness on each side. Hoping to have it finally finished this weekend, as I'm very tired of working on it and need it finished to move back onto the drill project.

TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Mar 2, 2012 - 10:27pm PT
The trick especially for heat treating steel is going to be getting an air/heat tight seal on the door.

Get some ceramic fiber for a gasket, but handle it like it's asbestos.
Nasty stuff, but the only thing that will work.

Cone 10 is not a big deal for an electric furnace, but it's right at the limits of natural gas. Actually for treating steel a reducing atmosphere in a gas furnace would be just what you really want. You might want to consider some almond shells or other carbonizing packing to add carbon (Cyanide)and eliminate oxygen if you are treating steel.

Aluminum panels are going to cause an expansion problem if you don't let them float!



(ex industrial potter and kiln builder)

adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 2, 2012 - 11:20pm PT
Thanks TGT. And yup, all those concerns are taken care of; the panels are all cut 1/4" short from the outer frame to allow them to float yet still protect the delicate firebrick somewhat, proper gasket is on order from McMaster, and I'll be throwing a chunk of charcoal in while firing to scrub the some of the O2 to help prevent decarburizing. Mostly I'll be playing with PH stainless and AH steels so quenching isn't an issue, and while I grew up around this kind of thing the advice is appreciated (been a long time since I heat treated anything in an oven). Didn't think this would catch anyone's eye so didn't upload a current pic (mostly wanted to see if the FTP client I installed on the iPhone was working), but will update when it's done and I have some holders and drills ready to go (to Duece, Minerals and LukeM for testing).

EDIT- on a side note, this kiln only happened because Ebay spit back an industrial surplus place an hour away that had a literal pallet of the IFB they were clearing out at pennies on the dollar (hence the 4.5" walls...). Picking the up locally at that price cut several hundred dollars off the project...
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Mar 2, 2012 - 11:31pm PT
The smallest kiln I ever built was 100 cu ft and gas fired, but I used to make Jigger tooling out of A2 and heat treat it in a similar size electric kiln.

The simple expedient to prevent oxidation was to use a sagger and bury the steel in silica sand.

Worked out great.
BooYah

Social climber
Ely, Nv
Mar 2, 2012 - 11:33pm PT
I wish I had an iota of the skill shown on this thread. I never built Jackshit in my life.
I tend to hire that out to pros. Like some of you folks. There are amazing things here.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 2, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
No offense BooYah, but where do you think these folks all started? 'Round about where you are... Got an interest? Dig into it, find someone to teach you the ropes and get on with it. (said in the most supportive manner possible... :-) )

Case in point, my neighbor has a passing interest in metalworking, so I gave him a couple good books and as he has time I guide him through projects of his on my lathe, mill and welder. While there's been a surprising amount of master work posted in this thread (IMO), a good deal of it is simply what's possible by putting your mind to it and developing some skill. Ask around and I'm sure you'll be able to find someone to mentor you in whatever it is catches your interest.

-a.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 2, 2012 - 11:44pm PT
Thanks again, TGT. That agrees nicely with what I've read on my machinist and knifemaking forums. Speaking of which, that's why I went with the 12" depth... I'm not happy with several of my (embarrassingly high priced) kitchen knives and plan on replacing them with something more to my liking.... Hundreds of dollars spend on the Wustof Trident set and what's my blade of choice? The $15 carbon steel Happy Chef cleaver I got at the local Korean market. Holds an edge like nothing else and the only time it lets me down is when a paring knife is really what's called for.

Oh, and FWIW the drill holders are going to be 17-4PH and the drills (and likely the striking piece on the holders) S7. Both should be dead simple in an electric kiln and make short work of the issues Minerals discovered in his beta testing of the drill holder.

EDIT- Oh x2- you make the second person I've met through climbing forums that did industrial furnaces. How weird is that?
dogtown

Trad climber
Cheyenne, Wyoming and Marshall Islands atoll.
Mar 3, 2012 - 12:30am PT


I did a restoration on this bike before I left for the islands notice the single side rigid rear end and the old school Crager car rims. Also the front jug is a shovel head and the rear a pan head (for those of you that know Harleys) this bike was on one of the first biker build offs on the discovery channel and won against Billy Lane (a big time bike builder from Florida)

Maizanita; that some killer looking wood!
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 3, 2012 - 08:38pm PT
Seems I'm piling all my projects into one week... Tonight's is helping the brother-in-law make a couple more of the meditation bench I walked him through over the summer. Kinda nice watching him get more comfortable with the tools and doing it all himself this time. I think he copied the general design from someone else, but for someone who had never made anything before not bad at all.


Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Mar 3, 2012 - 11:16pm PT
log stringer and tread stairway,

driftwood / rock railing like the river floodwaters passed thru our loft and littered our life with hers.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 4, 2012 - 12:25am PT
Wow, Weege, that's totally beauteous! Might even pass code!* BwaHaHaHa!


* If ya substitute a soccer ball for their stoopid 4" ball. :-)
I can't tell you how many stairs I've 'built' to code only to start tearing
it out the minute the inspector leaves the premises after signing off on it.
john hansen

climber
Mar 4, 2012 - 12:50am PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 4, 2012 - 12:52am PT
The building code, a good thing in principle, has become a self-perpetuating
bureaucracy that mainly serves to drive building prices ever upward.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

"Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return"


Painting tomorrow - Woo Hoo!
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Mar 4, 2012 - 01:12am PT
i built it to osha stds,
200 pound outward force at mid-point
with less than 1" deflection.

im cool.
i fell outta 2nd floor story when i was 5 and i landed head first on a batch of discarded concrete,

like man-fall, mountain you better wear your helmet
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Mar 4, 2012 - 11:00am PT
Euroford, nice welds. What were you useing?

---


From the splatter pattern, looks like flux cored, gas shielded welds.

The good look is more the operator than the method though.

I'm using a Miller 252, .035 solid wire with 75/25 argon/co2.

kind sucks, if something comes out crappy i really can't blame the machine :)

that isn't all that much splatter for a MIG, but could be minimized further by more cleaning. personally, i try to keep things pretty clean, but its not a TIG and its just not as necessary.

Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Mar 4, 2012 - 12:45pm PT
ah, building code.

my happiest day in frame carpentry was an inspection day. the inspector looked like a second generation india indian, judging from the tinge of an accent. a real stickler, and as he walked through the big project the foreman developed the same facial expression you see in paintings of jesus in the garden of gethsemane.

so sri inspector comes up to my little corner, framing for a built-in stuccoed sign which will overhang the front sidewalk. he looks closely and tells me i don't have enough nails in it to pass code. i invite him to hang out in the air and look at it from the outside. i nailed it from both sides--far greater strength that way.

the fellow acts like he just lost his pajama bottoms, signs the inspection sheet on the spot and leaves. i never saw a broader smile on a foreman's face. too bad i worked for a temp sub or i'll bet i woulda got a raise.
rich sims

Social climber
co
Mar 4, 2012 - 02:55pm PT
(Nothing inhibits creativity like a building code.)
OR how loop holes between zoning and building create creativity

Like in the 80s in Mission Beach if you raised 50% of the ground level around the house to 6’ to the second floor the first floor became a basement level.
That would allow you to build the coveted third floor as a second floor.
Then build a deck on top and call it a air-conditioning platform.
It got real scary when the city started actually checking the height by field verifying the height.
I was sure I was screwed as I had already framed the third floor when the city started checking. We all knew the houses were 30’ plus a few inches or more.
The inspectors, city, builders and architects all knew the houses were drawn to meet zoning and built a little higher.
The last house I built I was able to get the tape to read 30’0” and the guy three houses down the alley lost his third floor the same day.
The inspector measured it twice and told me I do not know how you did it but you passed.
I passed on building the next house as I knew I may not be lucky next time. The following year city changed the zoning I am told so third floors were no more anyway.

Just finished a house at 48’11’ the will not be repeated as the building height has been lowered to 40’. That make the house I finished have a view that will not be blocked.
Sorry no pictures of MB homes
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Mar 4, 2012 - 03:59pm PT
I built my place about twenty years ago and at a time when I was a pretty good framing carpenter but a not so good finish carpenter. Then to complicate things the wife and I moved in before I’d actually finished up the inside, consequently there is still a lot of finish work to do upstairs twenty years later plus a bunch of things that could be improved on throughout the house.

Now that it is just me and a couple of cats living here it is possible for me to actually tackle some of this stuff since there is less than half as much stuff that needs to be moved in order to get at the work and have enough room to do it. In the last few years I occasionally go through an episode of being motivated to finish what I started 20 years ago. The last episode was the dormer and half bath addition detailed earlier in this thread somewhere around posts 80-100.

This winter I decided to take advantage of the shitty weather by keeping myself busy with the nice indoor job of putting a ceiling in downstairs and in the process revamp the lighting a bit and totally redo the very inadequate kitchen fan.




I had wanted to do the ceiling in clear 1*3 yellow cedar to match upstairs, but after hearing the $2500 price for the material I had to set my sights a little lower. I settled for a 1*6 t&g pine that has a v-joint down the middle on one side giving the appearance of being 1*3.

Since I don’t have much in the way of heated storage to condition the wood I broke the job down into six areas of about 100 sq. ft. and would be installing one area while the wood for the next area would be conditioning stickered in front of the heater.







Next up finishing up trim work upstairs and finishing a portion of the floor that never got done.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Mar 4, 2012 - 04:23pm PT
hey there say, all... i just wood... well, and stone, too... :)

thanks for sharing all the nice built stuff here...

as to codes and such:

oh my, i've heard some stories, for sure, from my designer/architech brother, in los altos, :O as he deals with 'them building code guys' while trying to also make his clients happy, to get what they want... or what he wants as to doing his work for them...


say, you know, i am thinking chappy must have had his share of builder code guys not liking something or other...
*surely we know, SOME such stuff is needed, but man oh man, when facing
the continually 'not happy with whatever they see' type situations, i can
understand the hardships faced...

happy building you all..


also, say, to hardly visiable:
as to that last fixup, inside the kitchen, etc...

WOW--wish someone could fix up my basement ceiling, etc, :))
*course, i only rent here, it is the ex-son-in-laws house, but
wow, would be neat not to worry about spraying etc, for cobwebs, :))



keep up the good work, you all...
working with wood, or stone, or just creating, in between the greatoutdoors, or climbing is really good for the spirit and soul
and brings satisfaction when you look back at a hard trail, or easy on, won...

:)
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 5, 2012 - 05:09pm PT
hardly visible, OUTFUKKINGSTANDING! Can't think of anything else to say.







So, two Croats and a Mexican walk into a house...















...and one Mexican and two Croats walked out of a house.



And just in case you ever wondered about the definition of 'tightness'...

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 5, 2012 - 05:27pm PT
More great stuff as usual.

No pictures to share, but it wouldn't look like much anyway.

For a change, I'm working on standard platform framing (no timber or balloon framing). We're stripping the siding and sheathing and removing the fiberglass insulation, keeping the drywall intact.

From there we're strapping the studs with 2x3's at 24oc and putting 1 1/2'' rigid foam insulation between the strapping. From there, we're re-sheathing and installing cedar shakes.

As for the now vacant stud bays, dense pack cellulose will be blown in when we are outta there.

It doesn't sound like much, and frankly it's a pretty mundane project. However, when it's all said and done the R value of the exterior walls will be tripled.

That is pretty cool.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Mar 5, 2012 - 07:04pm PT
Thanks Reilly,
nice complement coming from a guy it seems has driven a nail or two himself.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Mar 5, 2012 - 07:35pm PT
brandon you might suggest a radiant barrier to you client.
its fairly cheap, easy to install and adds some r-value.
the thermal reflection make a huge difference though.

i framed with 2x4's and r-13 fiberglass in the walls.
we have no air conditioning and our house never climbs
above 80, even when it's 100 plus outside.

it is like living inside a thermos.
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Mar 6, 2012 - 12:08am PT
hope it stays that way, reilly. you're supposed to gap hardwood flooring properly or it'll buckle in a year.
Swami Jr.

Trad climber
Bath, NY
Mar 6, 2012 - 12:09am PT
best OT thread ever! Bump and thank you!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 6, 2012 - 12:12am PT
Tony, them two Croats gots almost 70 years in the trade between 'em.
I'm sleeping good, at least on that subject. ;-)
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 6, 2012 - 12:36pm PT
I've been working on a table for a home with lots of Federal style furniture, located on the ocean in NH with lots of glass looking out to the sea. The design was meant to merge the existing style elements of the home. The base is a modern take on Federal style, with a 1/2" elliptical glass top.

The scale mock-up that I used to convey the design to the clients. I altered this design to make the center stretcher elliptical to match the outline of the glass top. Much more elegant...

Laying up the curved leg panels.

Using a custom built jig to create the joining surfaces on the legs. In the background is one of two leg assemblies, which will be connected via an elliptical wooden stretcher.

Gluing on the edge banding of quartersawn mahogany with maple stringing on the stretcher of bookmatched crotch mahogany.

The finished legs, waiting for the big glue-up.

Cutting parts for the compass rose that will be inlaid in the center of the stretcher.

Sand shading the maple half of the compass points.

Scraping the compass rose flush with the mahogany field. The rose is set into an ellipse of hand sawn crotch birch.

The leg and stretcher assemblies are all glued up now, and I am making the bases to attach under each of the two leg components. More pics when I finally put on the finish and deliver...

More detail at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Loran-Smith-Woodworking/136091556451570
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Mar 6, 2012 - 01:17pm PT
Edge,
That is going to be a fine looking table!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Mar 6, 2012 - 01:36pm PT
God, I almost can't deal with that much talent, precision and patience...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 6, 2012 - 02:06pm PT
WOW! I'm out of superlatives.

How does it feel to be a .000001 Percenter? :-)*

Thanks!


*Pardon me if I shorted you a few zeros.
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Mar 6, 2012 - 02:22pm PT
You all are amazing-keep the pics coming! Artistic & Technical-the best combo.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Mar 6, 2012 - 02:58pm PT
^^^^^^^^^^^^
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 7, 2012 - 04:12pm PT
The above table fully assembled with a wash coat of buttonlac shellac and ready for the hand brushed varnish and glass top.

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Mar 7, 2012 - 04:36pm PT
Sand shading the maple half of the compass points.

What crazy mofo came up with that one...?
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Mar 7, 2012 - 04:38pm PT
Fantastic table... really beautiful, Edge!
Gene

climber
Mar 7, 2012 - 04:43pm PT
Edge,

Flip that over and you'd have two sweet barstools with a raised foot rest.

That is a magnificent piece of artwork.

g
Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Mar 7, 2012 - 04:57pm PT
Edge, that is stunning. What a talent!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 7, 2012 - 05:11pm PT
What crazy mofo came up with that one...?

Some crazy Frog about 300 years ago. And there is more to it than you might think at first blush.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 7, 2012 - 05:38pm PT
Holy Shizznik!!
cms

Trad climber
under the nearest boulder
Mar 7, 2012 - 08:22pm PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 7, 2012 - 08:38pm PT
what is the function of a table like that?

Manzanita, are you retarded, or do you just play one on SuperTopo?
The function of that table is to collect drool. ;-)

ps
Nice entertainment center! But I think you spent too much time in your
'herb garden' before you took the ent cnt pic. ;-)
deuce4

climber
Hobart, Australia
Mar 7, 2012 - 10:41pm PT
Just finished setting up my backyard shop, now ready for some real prototyping....







healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Mar 7, 2012 - 11:01pm PT
The Deuce is back!!!
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 8, 2012 - 09:57am PT


Thanks everyone for the kind words. Manzanita man, it is a dining table. 29 1/2" high, to hold a 1/2" elliptical glass top 102" long x 44" wide. Comfortable seating for 8, or cozy seating for 10.

Really nice table, Edge, that took a long time to build, I hope, and that's some really nice material you're working with - way too nice to botch a cut.

Reilly, I have guesstimated that I have about 300 hours total, 1 3/4 gallons of glue, 75 SF of crotch mahogany veneer, two sheets of bending plywood, two sheets of 1/2" MDF, plus assorted other veneers. I completely underestimated the time necessary for all of the processes involved, but after a point it is more about producing a killer final piece than making money. Or so I keep trying to trick myself into believing.

And now for something completely different: I need to take mental breaks from the tedium of furniture, so I aquired a deer hide from my brother in law to try something I had never done before.

I began by scraping off the meat and membrane, then soaked the hide for a week in a bath of water and garden lime. After this I was able to remove the hair.

Next I built a frame and stretched the raw hide out to dry.

Did some layout...


And made some shaman drums with cedar frames, and some rattles of deer hide, elk leather, pine, and coyote or fox fur trim.

This pic also shows an additional turtle shell rattle, a sea shell rattle, a buffalo horn rattle with carved eagle, and a buffalo hide drum.

just a little something to keep me sane...




Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 8, 2012 - 11:15am PT
just a little something to keep me sane...

Edge, I hate to break it to you but you lost that battle long ago! :-)

Thank god for lunatics like you to inspire the rest of us!
Zander

climber
Mar 10, 2012 - 10:53pm PT
Edge, Im loving your stuff. I've done some inlay and some leather work, just enough to know how hard it is. Nice job bro.

One of my clients called me. She wanted a concrete table for the yard with a fire pit in the middle. Then she called me back and said her son wanted to be able to cook on the fire. So we talked it over and I suggested we put a Webber into the middle, they could build a fire or do some cooking. Take a look....






Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 11, 2012 - 01:33am PT
Zander, the wife said yer table/barbie is "cool!" That's high praise! :-)
I concur. Really nice job of coloring and finishing the concrete. The
table looks a little weak though. HaHaHa!

I just happened to be at a dinner at a house I built a 'domed' kitchen in about
8 years ago. I never took any decent pictures of it but this does give the
general impression. The dome isn't as 'steep' as it looks in this:

At night though it is pretty cool IMHO - kind of a SoCal northern lights effect:
Mighty Hiker

climber
Vancouver, B.C.
Mar 13, 2012 - 01:23am PT
This link may give you people some ideas:
http://www.wimp.com/modernfurniture/
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Mar 13, 2012 - 05:03am PT
a buddy of mine makes a living knocking these together.
i take no credit other than having delivered
a few pieces to galleries and homes around the west
and toted a few loads of the raw materials out of the woods.

he's a congenial fellow. ya he climbs, rides and runs ultras,
and fosters a guild like opportunity for the neighbors ... this guy paints fishies:
i'm looking for the piece that will rise from beneath a low table,pierce the glass and form a short shaded lamp

really long drills well aimed allow the threading of power to the fixture.

i like the way the assembly gets shaved off in plane by a chainsaw mill,
and the glass can be shaped irregularly as seems fit.

there's a lot of serendipity involved in the hunt. it takes an eye to spot the potential ...
"hey, there's a rocker arm!" ... a lot of fun if you're strong like ox.

one of the juniper brothers passed away a few years ago, but i'll always remember his wisdom: "you know, you put together a few nice pieces, get them just so, but you add one more piece
and it becomes a pile of firewood."

lee's joinery skills are amazing, rock solid and camo'ed. if a branch is called for
to balance out a piece, it can be inserted in a way that defies detection.

a whole lot of manipulating parts, holding angles in space with three hands while scratching chin,
trial and (no) error fitting takes place. pretty awkward ad hoc eyeballing compared to machining.

there's a lot of takedown involved, and intricate sanding in tough little crevices so "masks up."

great bouquet if you have a nose for juniper dust. spraying the finish not so much,
but it's a thrill to watch such color emerge
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 22, 2012 - 01:20pm PT
Haven't noticed this thread bumped in a while, so today's project is drinking beer. Erm, i mean an attempt to finish the stucco on this 150+ year old schoolhouse. I got all but this section done and painted between early Nov and mid Dec last year (~3500 pounds worth) before the weather turned cold. Kinda enjoying being outside and the change from spending most days repairing the original plaster walls inside.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 22, 2012 - 01:27pm PT
I wanna see an upside-down root flare somehow used as a dining table.

Everyone uses root flares right side up, why not upside down?

You could countersink it for stability.
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Mar 22, 2012 - 02:26pm PT
ya, in that same place where the juniper comes from ... i was tripping on some BIG pine roots that had spread out perfectly flat between layers of sandstone. then when they tip over for lack of purchase, this mandala of root pattern gets weathered so exquisitely you dare not touch it.
and lacking a sky hook, the hundreds of pounds over tough ground dissuades.

but we all know the drill ... from coveting boulders to die for if you could just get them home.

ekat, it's indeed homestate stuff, there's a clue tucked into the photo credit
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 22, 2012 - 02:43pm PT
A joint I've worked on for years is up for sale in case anyone is interested:



Price: $78,800,000

Est. payment: $463,323/mo

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 10 full, 3 partial

Property type: Single-Family Home

Size: 47,000 Square Feet

Lot: 8.0 acres

It also has the largest residential swimming pool in California and a very
nice trout pond (stocked) with a 25' waterfall.

Over-the-top-opulence
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Mar 22, 2012 - 02:51pm PT
it's a wide open world, when you throw away the square.
a refined sense of proportion and balance is called for.

this approach could be hybridized with "sling seat" style, where corner pockets on leather patches are hooked over horns to make hammocky things, and then (juniper berry?) filled pouches attached to provide bolsters in the right places.

this invites some way asymmetric forms like not so side by side "love" seats, properly sized/positioned for each partner. well, i mean ... the word apparatus comes to mind
Gene

climber
Mar 22, 2012 - 03:21pm PT
Hey Reilly,

Is Don Abbey trading up? I can see how a house that small might be confining.

g
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 22, 2012 - 03:45pm PT
Gene, HaHaHa! I'm sure you can relate. When I first met him he was slumming
it in a pathetic 7000SF! Can you imagine? Well, he did have the dog.
So then he got another dog to keep the first one company and I guess he
figured he needed another 40K SF. You know how they say remodeling is hard
on relationships? Yeah, those dogs hardly speak to him anymore. That's OK,
he doesn't talk to the neighbors anymore either after they wouldn't let him
put in a helipad. I think that's why he's moving, he's sick of sitting in
his chauffered Maybach. I know I would be.

I know the Recession has been hard on his business so I think he is gonna
live out of his car. It cost more than my house did.

He also owns the biggest house in Montana.
Gene

climber
Mar 22, 2012 - 04:25pm PT
... and an island or two. Damn dogs will ruin ya every time if ya ain't careful.

That dump isn't worth a penny over $28,000,000, Reilly's wonderful craftmanship notwithstanding. And to think Abbey made his $$$ in real estate. Sheesh!

Velour Lazy-Susan couches off the lanai are always deal killers, at least when I'm shopping.

g
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Apr 3, 2012 - 05:42pm PT
Thread needs bumping, and I promise climbing content in next week's bump as I'm halfway through the prototype drill holder Minerals, Duece and Luke have been waiting on.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 7, 2012 - 09:51am PT


Lots of stuff going on at this jobsite.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Apr 7, 2012 - 09:56am PT
i dare not show,
but i'll tell,

im puttin gravel
in my fruit smoothie
this morning
in an attempt
to build a
structural turd.
J. Werlin

Social climber
Cedaredge, CO
Apr 7, 2012 - 05:11pm PT
Nice stuff Brandon.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 7, 2012 - 07:50pm PT
I've got a vision that I'd like to see through this summer.

Has anyone worked with mosaic style glass in concrete applications?

Specifically, a small tabletop.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Apr 7, 2012 - 08:09pm PT
hey brandon
we did a mosaic on our
bathroom ceiling,
its a terrapin scene
with venus and a new moon,

difficult to perform overhead,
i'd glue up a section
the smash some plywood against
it and post it up overnight,
repeat for a few days.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 7, 2012 - 08:45pm PT
That's a pretty amazing ceiling.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Apr 7, 2012 - 08:57pm PT
brandon thank you.
as with most uncommon efforts,
there is a story behind this gesture,

the special order box of tile
we recieved all f*#ked up
many of them broke?


so what to do?
turn to f*#k up in the art.
its the theme of my being.

some times i mosaic the back
of this thing, after a sexy six pack
of guiness,

but then i have to erase my fleeting
art

im a little bit sane,
mostly crazy though.
its a great way to moan.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Apr 7, 2012 - 09:15pm PT
i heartily suggest to all aspiring
or even seasoned builders, a read of

A Pattern Language

it is a guide to space creation,
based on balance and the other
all important touchy-feely aspects
of a home or other.

i think the authors are of swedish
decent but im not certain
anyway their studies in europe
materialized in this book.

those guys over there know
how to confine comfortably.
Crackofdawn

climber
Ca
Apr 8, 2012 - 12:01pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Apr 8, 2012 - 02:01pm PT
This is old work but still very much in service---the Cat Grills!

Just ask Buddy!


Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Warm as toast!
Fletcher

Trad climber
Fumbling towards stone
Apr 9, 2012 - 02:49am PT
This is what it looked like this morning:


More of an assembly project than a building one (think IKEA meets Lego Architecture on a grand scale). Though I did have to do some creative improvisation at several points. :-)

Just finished now, the landscape guy is coming tomorrow with the wood chips. Me kids are going to be very pleased. They helped out a bit and that's important. The "two guys required" parts were accomplished with the help of my brother-in-law who drove down from the Fresno area for the day.

Too dark for the finished product now... Will update after the wood chips arrive.

Eric
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 10, 2012 - 12:26pm PT
A neighbor on a town committee asked me to make a "time capsule" for New Durham, NH's semiquincentennial (250 years) celebration. I reluctantly agreed, but only if my identity was kept secret and if I could have 100% creative control in the design, materials, and style. I charged them $90 for materials, a figure I pulled out of thin air, and I will be donating that to the local food pantry.

I didn't want any of the town's copious busybodies micromanaging the project, and didn't want my name associated with it because that leads to endless requests for similar donations and because I didn't have the time to devote to a fully realized piece. It's not as if I plan to be here for another year, let alone 50 when it will be opened. Still, I had to share with someone, so you are all sworn to secrecy...

The two front mahogany legs were inlaid with sand shaded maple and maple stringing during a demonstration I did for the Guild of NH Woodworkers about 10 years ago and had been collecting dust in my shop. The quilted maple boards of the box were purchased about 12 years ago and were also sitting unused. The remainder of the mahogany for the base was recycled from leftovers of a large project from 2006, and the birch burl inlay atop the legs was scrounged from a pile of firewood.

All told I guesstimate that it took 30 hours. I am contemplating giving it a pompous, self important title when I turn it over, maybe something like "The Key to the Future Lies in our Past..."




I didn't really love the color scheme, but this is what they get for nothing. The design was inspired by a similar time capsule, the "Millennium Box," that I made for the State of NH in 2000; a fully resolved design with a box that measured 2000 cubic inches and was much more attractive to my personal design sense. I don't plan on being around when they crack this one open in 2100 either.

FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Apr 10, 2012 - 12:34pm PT
WOW TFPU.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Apr 10, 2012 - 12:57pm PT
edge i really appreciate the irony
afforded by mounting the key
directly below the lock.

this is how all fear should
be approached.

with reckless confidence.

"give a fvck could i if
you steal all my treasure.
have it. my substance
is adaptable. my fame
is framed in the claim
that wellness is mine to create."

thanks edge,
that's a stellar piece,
and your gestures behind it's creation
are equally admirable.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 10, 2012 - 01:00pm PT
Edge is a thread killer. ;-)
Nice 'trash' you had lying around to cobble that 'thing' together with!
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Apr 10, 2012 - 01:04pm PT
edit.
in the edge's last picture
which my flailing mind
failed to fully perceive,

it appears that you covered
up the key behind some
sort of facade.

hmm. well my intial
interpretation of you bold
presentation holds.

i don't care if you covered the key up.
it is still great.

but consider in the future,
the interjection of cultural, emotional and irrational
facets into your carpentry.

these blantant whispers
tell the story that
vain eyes
and gawking minds want to and
need to,
know.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 10, 2012 - 01:32pm PT
Reilly, I have all sorts of accumulated treasures from the 18 years I have spent in my current studio. I am about to make a coffee table for my daughter, who is moving out to Denver in a couple months with virtually no furniture of her own. My choices are native black cherry, or solid plum pudding mahogany which cost me about $35 bd/ft. As much as I would love to use the plum pudding, I will probably go with the cherry as it is less heavy in appearance, more "youthful," and will be easier for her to match when she starts buying accompanying pieces. It will have a glass top with a lined drawer underneath so that she can display her shells and treasured stones collected from two trips to Alaska. Which wood should I use? I dunno, A'll aska...

Norwegian, the original Millenium Box did have a key mounted behind glass, but the one in the photo was a near copy made for ex-NH Governor and former White House Chief of Staff John Sununu. I made it slightly different to keep the singleness of purpose of the original intact. I have had a ton of work from Republican politicos over the years, Dems, not so much. Fortunately they didn't inquire as to my personal leanings, and we each followed the "don't ask, don't tell" edict.

"give a fvck could i if
you steal all my treasure.
have it. my substance
is adaptable. my fame
is framed in the claim
that wellness is mine to create."

I am going to put a cloth lining in the bottom of the town's capsule, and I am tempted to hide your beautiful prose, with your permission, underneath it for future generations to uncover. Thanks for recognizing one aspect of the hidden symbolism built into the piece to encourage discussion and curiosity among the worthy.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Apr 10, 2012 - 07:34pm PT
thanks edge,i have honor
at the thought of hitching
a ride upon that piece.
you cut exceptional work.


one other time
a girl asked me if
she could write my
name in the seam of
her panties.

somewhere, out there,
my echo is
roughing up she's soft
inner thighs.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 12, 2012 - 05:14pm PT

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 12, 2012 - 05:22pm PT
Hey, Brandon, yer knott 'sposed to use yer thermos to drive the boards
together with! Nice werk, as usual, bra!
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 12, 2012 - 08:04pm PT
Brandon, nice work lining up all the nail heads. Did you have to predrill?
tiki-jer

Trad climber
fresno/clovis
Apr 12, 2012 - 09:19pm PT
A current project getting ready to ship to Arizona. Both are approx. 15-16 ft. tall.
Inside dimension of T-Rex is 14 ft. wide,
while The Mine is approx. 12 ft. wide.
The Cow Skull will get red LED lights installed in the Eye Sockets.
Pictures of install to follow.
john hansen

climber
Apr 13, 2012 - 12:05am PT
Really great work from everyone. I can't compete with the craft's men ship of you guys. Some how I seem to end up building school's. It is good to know that hundreds if not thousands of kids thru the years will go to class in the buildings we have built.


Amazing how a side walk and some curbs and a little landscaping can really bring a project together. 40 weeks into a 52 week grind to finish two buildings for a new school. 20,000 sq ft. I am the project superintendent.

It is fun, what you can do when you have 25 or 30 guys working on a project every day.

It is all about logistics, keeping the army fed.
Actually starting to believe we can meet our June 22 deadline.







Building "B"
sempervirens

climber
Apr 13, 2012 - 12:27am PT
John H., Are you considering native vegetation for the landscaping around the school? It cost's more and takes more work to get established but once it's established it's usually very low maintainance. Good for lessons in ecology, biology, science too.
john hansen

climber
Apr 13, 2012 - 02:10am PT
Hey Semper. They just brought in the trees today. they are all native. ohia,Koa, and some others. they will also be using other native plants for ground cover. The school is a Hawaiian language immersion school so they are really in to it. they have the students propagating all the plants.

Aloha
sempervirens

climber
Apr 13, 2012 - 10:55am PT
Now that is a cool school.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Apr 13, 2012 - 11:04am PT
I love all these recent posts - from a cat perch to a beautiful building and everything in between.

Gorgeous work in one of the all time great threads.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 13, 2012 - 05:27pm PT
Edge, I find that the square cut nails turn less with the grain when you install them on the bias. That plus the fact that any wiggle is less noticeable than if they are installed paralell or perpendicular to the grain. If any get ornery, I pull them and ream out a hole for them. Otherwise, its all just hand pounding.

BTW, you have some outstanding work on your website. Cutting some of those inlays must be nerve wracking, given the medium you're working with.
Reeotch

Trad climber
Kayenta, AZ
Apr 13, 2012 - 07:32pm PT
Gorgeous work in one of the all time great threads.

+1
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 14, 2012 - 11:13am PT
Brandon, how did you find my website? I didn't think I had linked it here anywhere.

The inlays are typically 1/16" or thicker, so not too bad to work with. The challenge comes when laying up heavily figured 1/32" thick veneers, which is like taping together potato chips. Either way you need sharp tools, good eyesight, and beau coup patience.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 14, 2012 - 12:56pm PT
I guessed that you had a website and googled.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 16, 2012 - 03:08pm PT
This weekend I made a 23" powwow drum in western red cedar and elk rawhide; it just finished drying and sounds amazing. I also made a cedar stand for it, and the first coat of spar varnish is drying now.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 16, 2012 - 03:35pm PT
Cool! Is it bent or stave-jointed? Are you familiar with the Tlingit bent
boxes? Those are quite impressive given the tools they were made with.
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Apr 16, 2012 - 03:56pm PT
You know how people wish they possessed certain talents, such as singing well, or playing an instrument beautifully... well this thread brings out my "I wish I could"... I wish I could build!!!! You all are awesome-I'm always VERY impressed! I hope in my next life...
corniss chopper

climber
breaking the speed of gravity
Apr 16, 2012 - 04:30pm PT
I built a campfire in the snow this weekend.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 18, 2012 - 12:36am PT
Uh-oh, now what?






Sierra Ledge Rat

Social climber
Retired in Appalachia
Apr 18, 2012 - 02:08am PT
Halloween costume

Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Apr 18, 2012 - 01:00pm PT
Carefool your frenz may fill your module with goofy gaz...LOL
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 22, 2012 - 01:35pm PT
Just back from a co-workers house to lend him my compressor.

He was in the yard shooting the sh#t with an old timer.

We got to talking and the old timer was telling me about standing up a 6x6x18 hemlock timber BITD when it was all muscle and no machines.

He told me, 'It was so green, it still had squirrel piss running out of it.'

Never heard that one before.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 23, 2012 - 10:37am PT
eKat, yes, the drum frame is coopered. I did a full scale cross sectional drawing and determined that 16 pieces of 4 5/8" wide cedar would do the trick. I angle cut the length of the boards, then layed them all out flat with the points of the miters facing up. Next I taped the joints, then flipped it over to lather them up with glue. After this it is easy to curl it into a circle and clamp the whole works with a band clamp (of which I only own one) or some spare cord (lots of that!) and a winding stick to add circular tension.

The outside of the drum was then hand planed to remove the high points of the joints and round the outside, and the inside was thinned with an old Stanley plane that I modified the throat on and re-ground the blade into a convex shape. The frame is a fairly consistant 5/8" thick. The supplier who provided the elk hide sells glue laminated maple which looks like plywood, and I just don't like the look or the feel of it. It may be lighter, and possibly stronger, but didn't feel right.

I also just finished a stand for the drum, using a half-lap joint mid-stretcher so that it breaks apart easily for storage.


Reilly, I have always admired those Tlingit bent boxes, but have never attempted one. My intuition tells me that they would work best with clear, green cedar, which I do not have easy access to. They certainly are an elegant solution.

Fletcher

Trad climber
Fumbling towards stone
Apr 23, 2012 - 04:36pm PT
Finally finished our play structure a couple of weeks ago... Just getting around to posting the finished photo. Kids are enjoying it immensely... As are the 'rents since it keeps the wild things outside for a while!

Eric

guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Apr 25, 2012 - 09:18pm PT
Saw this cool conversion, it looks like a Mann 6x6 truck from Germany?

tiki-jer

Trad climber
fresno/clovis
Apr 25, 2012 - 11:57pm PT
That is the ULTIMATE!!

Possibly add a rack up top for other sports(canoes/kayaks).
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 26, 2012 - 12:05am PT
Saw this badazz in Ushuaia. Though it is smaller than that monster above
I am sure it would perform way better in the rough.

philo

Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
Apr 26, 2012 - 11:51am PT



WOOF

adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Apr 29, 2012 - 05:37pm PT
I'm not only making progress on V7 of the ER16 drill holder that Bryan/Minerals is waiting on, but I have it finished!


Comes in at ~250 grams, so 2/3 the weight of a Hurricane and (in theory) no tools are needed to change bits. Made from 17-4PH stainless hardened to HRC 41-43, so a hair harder than my BD hammer. Version 8 will be a 3/4" shorter so that the collet is covered by the rubber grip (I spaced on the length of the grip when redesigning it, hence the shank being overly long).
fsck

climber
May 2, 2012 - 11:16am PT
ready for mud!!

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 2, 2012 - 11:27am PT
fsck, you dirty muddah!

Ready for real wood...
Chickenhead Climbing Gear

Social climber
Philadelphia, PA
May 2, 2012 - 11:30am PT
@Bruce- also fun when put to music (especially when in a packed Irish pub with a live band):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxaCfJfw6AY
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 3, 2012 - 01:48pm PT
The project; stripping ten square of roofing and roof deck. Three dormers and an ell make it a complex job. The spray foam guys came in and sprayed the roof cavity from the exterior with six inches of foam. We closed in the roof deck and are now getting started with laying shingles.


The irony; last night it rained and my ceiling was dripping vigorously. My solution, a ten by twelve tarp secured by strapping over the problem area on the roof.

God, I hope no potential clients ask to see my house when we're going through the design process.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
May 7, 2012 - 08:21pm PT
Finally delivered the table tonight. Woo!

I picked up the 48" x 102" elliptical 1/2" glass top (with polished thumbnail edge) last week. I didn't actually set it on the table until it was delivered and the base was in place in the customer's dining room.


And the entire room, featuring my table and the custom upholstered chairs that they ordered to compliment it.

Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
May 8, 2012 - 02:18pm PT
My table is located about 12' from a sofa table I made for the same clients about 8 years ago. I never got a picture of it before delivering, but was able to get one last night.

dirt claud

Social climber
san diego,ca
May 8, 2012 - 02:34pm PT
Awesome woodworking Edge.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 12, 2012 - 01:25am PT
Edge, quite incredible. I fear those chairs don't do your table justice.
Why didn't they have you make matching chairs?
Are the 'stanchions' plys laid up on a form, vacuum-pressed, and then veneered?

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _


Doesn't everyone need to store 3000 bottles?

The right hand unit though shorter in length is twice as deep so he can store
two end to end. All the niches will hold 6 stacked.

Captain...or Skully

climber
May 12, 2012 - 01:29am PT
Nice table, Edge. Hideous chairs, though. Arrrrrgh.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 12, 2012 - 01:41am PT
^^^
What those guys said.

No accounting for taste.

Edit: Edge, don't you ever cringe sometimes when you see your craft paired with the vision/taste of others?

Ever have the urge to say to a client..."ummm, well...I don't think this is gonna work out after all"...and disappear out the back door with your art?
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
May 14, 2012 - 01:10pm PT
Edge, quite incredible. I fear those chairs don't do your table justice.
Why didn't they have you make matching chairs?
Are the 'stanchions' plys laid up on a form, vacuum-pressed, and then veneered?

Reilly, the legs were indeed laid up out of 6 layers of bending ply, hand tapered with a plane so that they are thinner at the top than the base. They were then veneered on 4 sides and the top with poplar, followed by the crotch mahogany, quartersawn mahogany, and maple stringing. The tops were crotch birch framed with quartersawn mahogany and show through the glass that they support.

As a few of you have pointed out in regards to the chairs, there's no accounting for taste, and the clients were happy with the chairs and that is all that matters to me. As for making chairs to go with the table, making one is fun, but making six is too much like production line work that I don't necessarily enjoy. I have done it many times though.

I just put the finishing touches on a family room that I had been working on and off for the past year. Distressed birch wall panels, built-in bookcases and cabinets, and fireplace surround. In 25 years I have never had anyone ask me to "distress" the wood, but there was a certain satisfaction attacking the wood with rocks, scratch awls, and rasps. The flooring and faux painting were by others.




This is what the room looked like before, so a slight upgrade?

About 10 years ago I did an entire 24' x 36' Great Room in raised panel mahogany with built-in cabinets and bar, plus mahogany trusses with king & queen posts. It was magnificent, and was featured in a number of home magazines. Five years later the owners got divorced and sold the place, and the new owner had it all ripped out and trashed.

At least I got what I wanted out of making it; experience, publicity, and a hefty series of paychecks. No use crying about it now.
mitchyboy

Trad climber
escondido california
May 19, 2012 - 07:20pm PT
Topic Author's Original Post - May 19, 2012 - 03:40pm PT

I looked for the "What are you building now"? but couldnt find it. Mods move it if you want. Walnut, oak and maple top, pine branch and turquoise inlay. Added a peacock feather just for fun.
mitchyboy

Trad climber
escondido california
May 19, 2012 - 07:23pm PT
Got it lol.
Captain...or Skully

climber
May 19, 2012 - 07:28pm PT
I had faith in you. Nice walking stick!? I'm working on one off & on. Nothing anywhere near your efforts.
steve shea

climber
May 19, 2012 - 07:31pm PT
A 356 engine. It's for my 58' speedster. The original engine, and the car has been getting over 30 mpg since 1958. I may retire it and put a glass top on it and use it for a coffee table. I'll drive it with another engine slightly more power than the orig 1600. Almost a 2 liter with L+N Engineering ps and cs.
mitchyboy

Trad climber
escondido california
May 19, 2012 - 07:31pm PT
Well I've been working in wood for 15 years soooo. Took me about 4-5 hours total working time including drying time. I scrounged the branch from somewere you not supossed to take anything lol. I will say I just got back from yosemite lol.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
May 20, 2012 - 12:32pm PT
Pictures Mr. Shea?

Exquisite work Edge!
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
May 20, 2012 - 01:45pm PT
God, I hope no potential clients ask to see my house when we're going through the design process.

Brandon, that's so funny...
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
May 20, 2012 - 03:02pm PT
hey there say, mitchyboy... glad you got to post up here, as to your craft...

i saw it on the other thread... i love woodcrafts, etc...
:)


well, stone, too... and on and on, :)
(homemade littl walls, patios, etc)

homemade chairs and benches...

adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
May 20, 2012 - 04:47pm PT
In the home stretch on re-stuccoing this ~1859 schoolhouse. Just this bit under the porch roof left, plus the block half wall around the porch. Likely approaching 8 or 10,000 pounds of stucco, which was just patching the worst of it. Can't wait to be done with it, and sm very happy to have found a technique to mimic the original curve on either side of the door (work it with a wet sponge as it cures).

Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
May 21, 2012 - 01:43pm PT
Jim Brennan wrote:
I gotta ask though, why did the client retain the arched fireplace brickwork in an overwhelmingly cool rectilinear renovation ?

That was the interior designer's idea. I steered them as I saw fit on a great many details, but I suppose she needed to flex her personal design ethic to justify her hiring.

I just completed a coffee table for my daughter Meaghan, who has accepted a position teaching math at the Denver Schools of Science and Technology. She is moving out of a fully furnished apartment in Connecticut, and as a result has very little personal furniture.

She has always wanted a coffee table with a glass top to display her shells and stone treasures from two Alaska trips we took up the Inside Passage and to Glacier Bay. I tried to keep it light and youthful so that she could easily build her future purchases around it. I "jump started" the patina with a custom blend of tinted Watco oil followed by three coats of sprayed lacquer.


ydpl8s

Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
May 21, 2012 - 01:55pm PT
Yes Mr. Shea, I'd like to see pics of that '58 Speedster, that's a way cool ride. I used to have a '90 Carrera 4, but alas I "lost it in the settlement" as they say.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
May 21, 2012 - 04:40pm PT
Edge -- NICE
Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
May 21, 2012 - 05:11pm PT
Excellent job Edge-she will love it!
OR

Trad climber
May 21, 2012 - 06:35pm PT
[photo[photoid=248894]id=248893]


Some fun in the backyard.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 28, 2012 - 08:47pm PT
Here's something I'm currently involved in:






guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
May 28, 2012 - 08:53pm PT
rif- could you enlighten us?

I know the metal structure as it is of Canadian origin. Friend in New Zealand had a similar one in his boat yard, cool structure. Quick to set up and super strong.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 28, 2012 - 08:56pm PT
The "device" is going to be used to replicate small sculptures into rather large ones.

Also, it will be used to do various tasks like milling wood and other sorts of fun things.

My job has been the power and control systems. I'll be working a bit on the software and programming side of the arm. There is lot's going on there.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
May 28, 2012 - 08:57pm PT
Robert,

The dude had enough taste to buy both my rugs at the Toddfest, but why are you using a phase converter with an idler motor rather than a VFD?

This explains why no one was home Sat.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 28, 2012 - 09:05pm PT
Because the VFD for the power requirements (24kva) was f*#king expensive compared to the used phase converter, the used transformer (aka pizza oven) etc.

We even had to put in a buck/boost because the primary on the pizza oven is 208. The secondary is 400v Wye 3 wire (neutral tied to ground).

Now all the fun with power quality starts, THD, Power Factor etc.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 28, 2012 - 09:15pm PT
Here's my next puzzle. Deciding exactly how much potential for issues over time with the motors the graph below could cause.



Notice the phase differential between the voltage (red) and the current (blue). Not too mention the harmonics...
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
May 28, 2012 - 09:26pm PT
Looks like you may have some wicked third order harmonics going there.

Did you oversize the neutral?

I'm sure that if it's a used transformer it isn't K rated.

See if you can find a clamp on amp meter that does both peak and true RMS. you can get a handle on the practical effects of the harmonics from that. No need for anything more sophisticated.

rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 28, 2012 - 09:31pm PT
Thanks Wendell, I may be giving you call. I have the tools. The harmonics appear to be peaking at around 480Hz (roughly 8 times the fundamental).

TGT

Social climber
So Cal
May 28, 2012 - 09:52pm PT
Even harmonics are probably an artifact of the phase converter then. They cancel in the neutral so no issue there. Not sure what it's going to do to the spindle motors though. The axis drive motors are probably DC steppers so there should be no issue with them.

watch the temps on the spindle motors if you have a way to do that.

You got some weird sh#t goin on there.

but, that's what happens when you are stuck with using phase converters.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 28, 2012 - 10:04pm PT
Thanks for the confirmation. That's what I've been seeing. Yes, the Axis motors are indeed DC steppers. It's the $25K spindle motor that has me very worried.

I was asked to design a system. I did. This is the hardware I ended up with (not my choice).

I have an IR therm I can use to check the heat on the spindle. If that sucker burns out, it's a real problem. A real expensive problem.

TGT

Social climber
So Cal
May 28, 2012 - 10:18pm PT
Is the spindle motor on a VFD?

that may save your ass.

I'd check waveforms right at the spindle motor all the way thru its operating range.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 28, 2012 - 10:20pm PT
That's a good question. I should have some more data/answers by weeks end.

Thanks!
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
May 28, 2012 - 10:26pm PT
Another thought.

If you have a small transformer you could try putting it on line and checking the waveforms on the output side. Not sure that will work, but it would be worth a try.

If that cleans it up going to an isolating transformer might be the ticket, especially if you can get your hands on an electrolytically shielded K rated one.

Another thought,

It sounds like you have mostly a switching power supply load and little true there phase load.

one thing I've done with capacitive three phase converters is put an idler motor on the load side.

Just an old 3600 rpm motor, maybe 1-5 hp just idling along. It functions sort of as a synchronous alternator and cleans things up a lot.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 28, 2012 - 11:20pm PT
Thanks Wendell.

Your insight tells me I'm on the right page.
Scole

Trad climber
San Diego
Jun 7, 2012 - 02:27pm PT
sibylle

Trad climber
On the road again!
Jun 8, 2012 - 02:12am PT
Remodeling my mother's bathroom in the Bay Area -
sibylle

Trad climber
On the road again!
Jun 8, 2012 - 02:13am PT

I'm working on enlarging my mom's bath.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 9, 2012 - 07:34pm PT
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Jun 9, 2012 - 10:47pm PT
The perfect way to ruin a beautiful piece of wood, put ski boots on it.
1 Rusty Piton

Trad climber
Jamestown, Rhode Island
Jun 15, 2012 - 11:25am PT
ydpl8s

Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
Jun 15, 2012 - 11:46am PT
I think that ski boot coffee table belongs on the "Every Picture Tells a Story" thread. I love old ski equipment and I love beautiful wood, but that???arrgghh!! not good.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 22, 2012 - 02:05pm PT
Nice panel.

I've been busy. The project;


Full gut and remodel of existing. Addition doubling the size.

The view;


Mt Monadnock.

Yeah, my partner is a woman. She kicks ass and it's great to see women in the trades.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 28, 2012 - 11:26am PT
Dood! You need a better flash (or four) but we get the idea.
When is too much not enough? Sick! :-)
Robb

Social climber
The other side of life
Jun 28, 2012 - 11:47am PT
Brandon,
Go fix that roof shingle man.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 28, 2012 - 11:48am PT
Robb, way ahead of you man.
ydpl8s

Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
Jun 28, 2012 - 12:06pm PT
Jesus!, I just ate! ugghhh!
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Jun 28, 2012 - 12:20pm PT
Wow, Brandon! Double wow, Cragman!
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2012 - 02:02pm PT
Guido, please explain last pic!!

And are you going to fix it?
Zander

climber
Jun 28, 2012 - 09:06pm PT
I always like this thread.

Cragman, We should plan a big Supertopo descent on that saloon! Maybe we can really find out what the Best. Beer. Ever. is.

Z
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jun 28, 2012 - 09:22pm PT
Mt Monadnock...

Lived in Francestown for a couple of years and haven't seen a view of the mountain in ages...
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 29, 2012 - 10:27am PT
Yeah, that shot was taken in Rindge.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jun 30, 2012 - 11:33am PT
6.7 full template (poly core/epoxy lam) for my 16 yo daughter's birthday (June 20)...

Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jun 30, 2012 - 11:35am PT
Built this non-treehouse in April for my son's 10th birthday...


apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jun 30, 2012 - 11:51am PT
Ron, I can't decide if that pic is creepy or fascinating. Be sure to post up the end results...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 30, 2012 - 12:42pm PT
Apogee, I'm rather shocked that Ron doesn't seem to know that he's got a
bonafide Chupacabra on his hands, aren't you?

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

I think we got everything marked...

apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jun 30, 2012 - 12:55pm PT
Nice panel, Reilly. (Heh!)
nita

Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
Jun 30, 2012 - 01:06pm PT
Gunkie, what a cool birthday gift for your daughter and son!!! .. .
Looks like a nice hang for a backyard summer campout.


i need to hang around a carpenter to learn some basics ..i so admire people who can build things with their hands...



Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 1, 2012 - 02:41pm PT
Well, I finally finished our kitchen. We kind of went over-budget so the
little lady didn't get her stainless appliances...






















































TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Jul 1, 2012 - 11:05pm PT
Started this one up last week.

happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Jul 2, 2012 - 11:12am PT
I guess this is on a different level than some of the stuff being shown here, but I am pretty pleased with these two, my most recent chalkbags. I am also going to make a handbag version for myself today, probably using the Sierra Stripe material. It will be slightly larger than the chalkbags, with a short handle instead of belt loops, and a printed cotton fabric for lining instead of fleece.




And the other thing I am working on is the trail crew at the Gunks, where we are in the process of redoing the access trail for the Mac Wall. Here's me pulling one of the stones into place last weekend:

John M

climber
Jul 2, 2012 - 11:28am PT
Ekat.. it is the power supply for the transmorgrifier that Rif is building on this page.

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1197468&tn=1160

Calvin and Hobbes are alive.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jul 2, 2012 - 11:42am PT
bravo, happie.
those chalkbags are beautiful

and im not sure what to say
about you and that boulder making merry.

respect. that's it. respect to you
and to the mountain.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Jul 2, 2012 - 12:37pm PT
FYI - I just noticed I am flanked by not one, but two, of the original Vulgarians in that picture - Al DiMaria and Claude Suhl. One of the perks of doing trailwork is hearing the stories of BITD, not only Gunks history, but plenty of general climbing, as those guys were out and at it.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jul 2, 2012 - 12:41pm PT
Ron, your art is somewhere between macabre and wonderful...very impressive.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 3, 2012 - 01:58pm PT
Bump for Cragmans Million Dollar Room being on national TV tonight.

Congrats man!
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Jul 5, 2012 - 01:59pm PT
Last week I had made those two chalkbags and liked the material so much I decided to design a handbag for myself. It didn't turn out perfectly(or as perfect as I do, which is technically quite imperfect) - maybe I should have sampled with a less precious fabric... At any rate, I like the design, it is perfect for stowing in the travel bag for a road trip rest day into town.


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 5, 2012 - 02:26pm PT
Cragman, I saw the show- nice work! Ten and a half months just on the casino room?
Did you sleep there? Or were you playing with the choo-choo train all the time? ;-)

Seriously, that place didn't cost $25KK, now, did it?
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 5, 2012 - 02:37pm PT
Finished my daughter's surfboard...

http://www.quivermag.com/boards/bonefish-boards-2012


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 9, 2012 - 12:29pm PT
Anybody wanna come help me do a little painting?

survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 9, 2012 - 01:03pm PT
Anybody wanna come help me do a little painting?

Yes.
Robb

Social climber
The other side of life
Jul 9, 2012 - 01:06pm PT
Eureka Reilly?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 10, 2012 - 08:34am PT
Well, great news. I just landed a gig doing the finish work on a $2m home on Lake Sunapee here in NH.

These guys are the real deal, like über high end stuff.

Needless to say, I'm stoked and a little nervous. Like pre game jitters I guess.
I start Thursday.

Check their work, it's beautiful;

http://www.mcgray-nichols.com/pages/portfolio.html
rockermike

Trad climber
Berkeley
Jul 10, 2012 - 09:26am PT
Nice surfboard! You do that for a living?
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 10, 2012 - 11:26am PT
Nice surfboard! You do that for a living?

Thanks, it's a hobby that keeps me stoked since I don't get as much time in the water these days. Plus I like building things.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Jul 10, 2012 - 08:40pm PT
A little addition in Markleeville,Ca.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
rochester,ny
Jul 11, 2012 - 04:13pm PT
ash skis ,ptex bottom,3/4 steel edge,great float.wilbeer
wilbeer

Mountain climber
rochester,ny
Jul 11, 2012 - 04:16pm PT
lake effect
perswig

climber
Jul 11, 2012 - 05:33pm PT
Pretty good snow for July!

Pretty skis, too.
Dale
wilbeer

Mountain climber
rochester,ny
Jul 11, 2012 - 07:12pm PT
great ya got work ,brandon.maybe we are coming out of this.wilbeer
wilbeer

Mountain climber
rochester,ny
Jul 11, 2012 - 07:44pm PT
[photo[photoshameless self promotion,recent work,wilbeer,you should always have a carpenter build your shed
wilbeer

Mountain climber
rochester,ny
Jul 11, 2012 - 07:46pm PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
rochester,ny
Jul 11, 2012 - 07:50pm PT
old porches rock.wilbeer
Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jul 12, 2012 - 02:54am PT
Installing a R&J resin driver's compartment interior inside the chassis of a Dragon Brunnbar with zimmerit kit:



Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Jul 12, 2012 - 09:41am PT
sheesh. I used to think of myself as a carpenter but after seeing some of the artwork on here back to gumby status
Scole

Trad climber
San Diego
Jul 12, 2012 - 01:51pm PT
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 12, 2012 - 01:59pm PT
Where are Hansel and Gretel?
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Jul 12, 2012 - 03:27pm PT
Not me, but this takes playing with Leggos to a whole new level

[Click to View YouTube Video]
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny,sawdust does not work like chalk
Jul 13, 2012 - 05:57pm PT
and what old carpenter would not have a homemade snorkel stove tub .lots of scrap wood. wilbeer
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 22, 2012 - 12:58pm PT
Built this 'Big Man' board (8'7"L x 23"W@C x 3"T) for a friend who is somewhat 'big'. I used most of the 8.9 US Blanks blank for flotation. Bottom laminated with 6oz + a 6oz tail patch + 4oz nose patch. Deck laminated with two full 6oz layers + a 2/3 4oz layer. Epoxy lam.

http://www.quivermag.com/boards/bonefish-boards-2012-0


Captain...or Skully

climber
Jul 24, 2012 - 01:27am PT
So I have this tiny meager kitchen space.
Thus....
Egads!!!!!6!!!

So I tore it off. Thus...

Built a new one from another one that I tore outa some Eagle chick's house...on my backporch. Thus....
Like the sawhorses? Yeah, me, too.
Anyway....Here's the sink.

And what kinda project would it be unless we could admire the desired and highly anticipated(?) result?

There ya go. It's still a sucky kitchen(in my estimation), but it DOES look nicer. Dig the undermount sink. I've installed hundreds of them, but this is the 1st one I get to use. Yeah, I know the faucet doesn't "match", Geez. It was free.
Cheers.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jul 24, 2012 - 01:37am PT
Damn right, Skully. Nice work.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 24, 2012 - 11:00am PT
That's a huge improvement Skully! Now, about that wallpaper... ;-)





"Ladies and gentleman, lllllet's get ready to rrrrrumble!"
Keith Leaman

Trad climber
Seattle
Jul 24, 2012 - 11:35am PT
Good work everyone. I'm impressed with the diversity of projects. I didn't build the unique EMP Museum in Seattle, but I worked on some projects here. Formerly called the "Experience (after Jimi Hendrix) Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame". Founded by Microsoft's Paul Allen and designed by Frank Gehry.Here at the Seattle Opera Scene Shop, we artists used sawz-alls, mainly, to sculpt fantastic trees out of bead foam over a steel and ply substrate for the Avatar exhibit at the EMP. Notice the tiny clay model in the foreground.After details and textures are applied, the trees were split in half and polyshielded with a thick, hot molten plastic for rigidity and paint application. They are hollow, and bolt together to mask existing square concrete columns in the museum.Final textures and paint was applied at this "end-of-build" gathering. The Avatar exhibit opened at the Seattle Center's EMP Museum this spring.Hey Reilly, I'll help you base that Victorian gingerbread house upthread if you trim-HA
nita

Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
Jul 24, 2012 - 11:44am PT
Cap'n, did you gain about two feet of counter space?

just a thought.
If you take down the wallpaper and paint that area, plus> lose the grandma curtains..I think it would complement your smooth upgrade....

take it or leave it.....or.. you can tell me to..stfu and decorate my own damn house..(-;

edit...I just noticed Reilly mentioned the wall paper too...ha.


Captain...or Skully

climber
Jul 24, 2012 - 04:30pm PT
Nita & Reilly...I still have enough material to run full height back splash in there...Just cover it right up. I gained a foot & a half. I'll probably build a windowsill, too.
wstmrnclmr

Trad climber
Bolinas, CA
Jul 24, 2012 - 11:27pm PT
Copper flat lock side wall panels 16"x118" all handmade....Not too many of these in the states, only one locally....
Panel Pattern taken from internet and heavily modified for larger wall panels.
Then we handmade onsite and installed.
Owner Wanted them turned green on study.
Very interesting project. Fun application and it turned out beautiful...I've never done them before for sidewall and will more then likely never do one again....
jopay

climber
so.il
Jul 29, 2012 - 06:25am PT
This is my summer project dug this for a stone pathway 70' in the midwest heatwave.
Peter Haan

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Jul 29, 2012 - 03:18pm PT
Dingus FINALLY proves to the satisfaction of all, that he is not just another pretty face.
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Jul 30, 2012 - 01:26am PT
Built 3 chairs today with my cousin-in-law, Tim Stelling. Tim was good friends with Tobin Sorenson, and hung with the Poway Mountain Boys, but hasn't climbed for several years (aside from one occasion when I cajoled him to spending a few days in Leavenworth with me). Fantastic guy who married my cousin, Deanna.



jopay

climber
so.il
Jul 30, 2012 - 06:52am PT
Hey, jopay. . . when you're done there, I've got some hackin' and whackin' I'd be happy to share with you, up near the Canadian border!


Well that is tempting being that I've never been to Canada!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 30, 2012 - 03:12pm PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny,sawdust does not work like chalk
Jul 31, 2012 - 09:12pm PT
thanks dingus,that looks awesome ,im going to apply that tech to a vw diesel vanagon.cheers wilbeer
Scole

Trad climber
San Diego
Jul 31, 2012 - 09:19pm PT
Plank "Castle" Door. Recycled vertical grain "vinegar" fir
Scole

Trad climber
San Diego
Jul 31, 2012 - 09:21pm PT
Guangzhou

Trad climber
Asia, Indonesia, East Java
Jul 31, 2012 - 10:27pm PT
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12110814@N08/sets/72157630661470170/

A small climbing gym.

Next on the list of project is a house, but we have not decided where or when yet. It will definitely be something that fits into Indonesian life.

Eman
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Aug 3, 2012 - 01:30pm PT
Been a while since I chimed in with an update on the 1859 schoolhouse... *Very* pleased to say the outside is finally done. Between 2 months last Fall and April-now I cut out and replaced about 50% of the stucco (down to the underlying stone, totaling somewhere over 10k pounds of mix), replaced the porch columns and painted the whole thing. Quite happy with the results, and hoping I've now fixed all of the water infiltration problems that were causing the new plaster and paint inside to pop. And yes, I've taken to calling this my Great White Whale. ;-)

ncrockclimber

climber
The Desert Oven
Aug 3, 2012 - 01:34pm PT
That is a beautiful home Aric. Much nicer than a McMansion any day!
cyndiebransford

climber
31 years in Joshua Tree, now Alaska
Aug 7, 2012 - 05:48pm PT
My husband, Jerry, is building a roof over our mobile home. I help when needed. Eventually, we will cover the whole mobile home and then demolish the inside room by room and have a new house on a steel bed. We are paying cash as we go so it is a slow project, but at least we shouldn't have roof leaks this next year when the snow melts.
g-tech

Trad climber
Oakland!
Aug 7, 2012 - 06:45pm PT
This is a stage I'm building. It is for a live music theme camp at Burning Man
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Aug 7, 2012 - 09:28pm PT
Last weeks project.

Now the HamsterMobile was designed and marketed as a metrosexual college kids first car. It was never intended to be thrown around mountain roads by an old geezer. Consequently the handling characteristics suffer a bit.

I thought that installing a tower lateral brace would result in a small improvement. The results have been far beyond my expectations. Tracks like an Italian sports car now.

The best money, ($150) I've ever spent on an aftermarket vehicle modification!


Although it only required drilling two holes and moving the ground wire attachment location, you know you are in for some fun when the instructions describe and have a photo of how to tape the nut and washer to your finger to get them up over the top of the McPherson struts.

I gave up on keeping the nut and washer aligned and used some aircraft style elastic stop nuts, but it was still a f*#king bitch. Well worth the effort though!

scottish nob rot

Trad climber
scotland
Aug 7, 2012 - 09:47pm PT
i'm currently building myself a little track car, its the small fiesta on the right










i will be fitting a 2.3 4pot turbo into this. should be about 750kg kerb weight and 300BHP+
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Aug 8, 2012 - 08:54am PT
Took a little carving job to make a Suite number sign to match a directory that I made 8 or 9 years ago. Mahogany with imitation gold leaf carved letters, outlined in black striping.
skywalker

climber
Aug 8, 2012 - 04:56pm PT
Hey,

Swamp cooler or A.C. unit in a window? We have sideways sliding windows. Any beta would help. Its hot as F*&K here.

Thanks

S...

Sorry we live in very dry Colorado

Thanks
this just in

climber
north fork
Aug 8, 2012 - 05:39pm PT
If it's a dry climate go with a swamp cooler.
scottish nob rot

Trad climber
scotland
Aug 10, 2012 - 03:13am PT
^^^ Hee....hee!

hey dude! you laughing at my fan powered car? lol its only has a range of 5meters due to the short extension cord but it does fly!
scottish nob rot

Trad climber
scotland
Aug 10, 2012 - 11:09pm PT
i didnt mean at me dude ;)

i showed that pic to my mate back home and he thought i was making it "fan powered" lol


yeah it should be a tiny little bit mental :D
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Aug 11, 2012 - 12:27pm PT
Just made some acoustic panels and bass traps for recording my didgeridoos!

2-inch thick Roxul AFB acoustic panels
4-inch thick Rockboard 80 bass traps
Acoustically-transparent cloth covers
(The didgeridoo was made by Djalu Gurruwiwi of the Northern Territory)


Low-frequency waterfall plots (15-200 Hz, out to 300 msec) before and after room treatment with the new acoustic panels. Note particularly the modal ringing below 50 Hz is almost eliminated entirely.

BEFORE

AFTER
karodrinker

Trad climber
San Jose, CA
Aug 11, 2012 - 03:53pm PT
^ those plots look like awesome mountains. Post some sound links I want to hear those didgeridoos
murcy

Gym climber
sanfrancisco
Aug 11, 2012 - 05:17pm PT

Any guesses?
WBraun

climber
Aug 11, 2012 - 05:33pm PT
Any guesses?


A press to put my head in for every time I make one of my "stupid" posts ......
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 11, 2012 - 05:49pm PT
Too small and not stout nuff for veneer. Overkill for
wildflowers. I don't get the mondo bolts in comparison
to the wimpy 3/4 plywd. Might work for Werner's purpose
but only on a small head. I know! It's for squeezing
blood out of a turnip!
murcy

Gym climber
sanfrancisco
Aug 11, 2012 - 06:13pm PT
Werner is closest, with his mentions of (i) putting a body part in it, and (ii) stupidity.

Hand jam trainer:

Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Aug 12, 2012 - 08:56am PT
By request...

Here's a video that I recorded of Larry out in the Outback of the Northern Territory, cutting down trees to make didjeridus. Here he's playing a raw, unworked tree trunk that we just cut down. Not bad for a hunk of wood hollowed out by termites! This forest is sacred land, had recently seen a fire which made it easy to walk around through the brush.

[Click to View YouTube Video]

And here's a video that I recorded in Birritjimi, of Marimunuk playing a brand-new didjeridoo that he and I just finished crafting. We went out into the Outback, harvested the tree, and made the didjeridu. Plays in the key of G or G#. Loud as hell, Marimunuk calls it a "lead guitar." At the end he says, "Manymak!" or "Good!"

[Click to View YouTube Video]

Didjeridoo virtuoso Larry Gurruwiwi ripping it up on the Galuru beach north of Nhulunbuy. Contemporary NEAL (northeastern Arnhem Land) style.

[Click to View YouTube Video]

And, of course, here I am in Birritjimi playing the didgeridoo with the old master Djalu.

Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Aug 12, 2012 - 10:51am PT

It's an RV park bath house! Really.
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Aug 12, 2012 - 11:03am PT

Inspired by Donald Judd amazing concrete artsy just down the road at the Chinati Foundation. Empty field to ready to shite, shower, and shave in 8 weeks.
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Aug 12, 2012 - 11:32am PT

In process. 1/12 roof inside the parapets, guttered for underground cistern later. Durarock rain screen outside, and in, why not?


Yup eKat, Marfa. Trippy, hippy, artsy fun. Alien;) landing lights. Even a little granite.
I think the reclaimed cedar and mahogany accents give it life!
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Aug 12, 2012 - 04:22pm PT

Reclaimed ham can office!
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Aug 12, 2012 - 05:39pm PT
Oh no eKat, built it out for a friend a couple months ago. Super fun unique once ever kinda building things. Fun to play with materials in new ways. Have van/house/workshopmobile, will travel, so I get into cool projects.
squishy

Mountain climber
Aug 13, 2012 - 01:23pm PT
I built a FPV quad-copter, over-wise known as a UAV...



[Click to View YouTube Video]
jopay

climber
so.il
Aug 13, 2012 - 06:21pm PT
The nearly completed stone path, dug and laid in the mid west heat wave.[photo
jopay

climber
so.il
Aug 13, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Aug 13, 2012 - 07:03pm PT
Jopay I like... that's looks like it was excellent training for the burl
Todd Gordon

Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
Aug 19, 2012 - 12:10pm PT
Build, destroy, build......and the walls;...come tumbling down;....wall down, put in a door;....my son Beck has a new room accessed from the house and not from the outside...
This was the Jim Angione room...then the Bill Russell Room, then the Grant Hiskes room, then the guest room, then the Jim Bridwell storage unit;...soon it will be Beck Gordon's room........things are ever changing..


phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Aug 19, 2012 - 07:42pm PT
Pajamas - I really do like the work you did for the RV park. Simple materials made beautiful through an artist touch.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Aug 20, 2012 - 10:59am PT
Well I didn't personally build them, but I taught a drum making class yesterday for three women. The drums were made of elk rawhide, 15" round maple frame, and leather, along with individualized beaters made from found sticks, cotton batting, leather, and sinew.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 20, 2012 - 11:16am PT
Are they steamed? The drums, that is.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Aug 20, 2012 - 11:34am PT
Reilly, for the classes I buy pre-made glue laminated drum frames. For all of the drums I craft personally I make octagonal frames from western red cedar.

The hides were cut out dry and then soaked for about 2 1/2 hours in lukewarm water.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Aug 20, 2012 - 11:48am PT
FPV quad-copter rocks! Did you build from a kit or scratch?
squishy

Mountain climber
Aug 21, 2012 - 04:36am PT
It's sort of a copy of a kit, the DJI 450, you can get cheap clone parts from RCTimer, but the rest is a hodge podge of parts that are not suppose to work together...it's really just a frame, four brushless motors and a battery, but what makes it go is what is interesting...

The quad is controlled by a Naza controller, basically a computer with three gyros, three accelerometers and a barometer. It also has a GPS radio and calculates that with the rest of the data, it will remember where it took off and when in failsafe (major error or lack of signal) it will fly home and land autonomously..all handled by the Naza flight controller...

Then there is the hard part of putting a video transmitter in it with enough range to match the control, now that's the hard part. Control is sent to the quad via 2.4ghz frequency hopping, just like off the shelf RC airplane stuff, when you place a strong 5.8ghz video transmitter (same one cops use to spy on people and such) near the control receiver all kinds of things happen and then the GPS won't lock in as well, so you have to build custom power filtering and I had to learn a lot about antennas (the quad has seven) and fresnel zones. There's also an on screen display hooked up to another GPS which shows my altitude, speed, heading and battery life so I can just look on the screen for all my info while flying. It's was not easy and it took lots of trial and error to get it right, things like lock-tight come to mind. I could not have done it alone, there's a large community of FPV (first person flight) hobbists now, all working out these problems. I even flashed the speed controller with a program written by a guy I met in some forum, took the buffers out and now the thing is super stable for shooting video...

I fly it from a tri-pod with a 9' screen on top in a sun shade, the base station, as we call them, is also equipped with a video recorder and does not go to blue screen like most TV's do, I wouldn't be able to see playboy through the fuzz when I get bad signal if it did.

I also strap an HD Contour camera on the bottom because the video feed is low def, most guys use gopros.

My long range UHF control transmitter comes next month, it will extend my range from 1 kilometer to 15, I will easily run out of battery before flying out of my range (my flight times are around 10 minutes right now)...I will also be equipping my FPV airplanes with this long range ability.

Of course you guys can see the potential of this and I am planning to deploy and get some video in the valley. The FAA is still working out the regulations but you can see the potential problems hobbists face in the future as our technology allows what is basically a personal UAV, I could have spent another 500 on the control and it would have flown way points in auto mode, like you just sit there and click google maps on a laptop and it flies there, but that's no fun...

[Click to View YouTube Video]

It currently looks like this, repaired with some wine corks after it fell 948 feet upside down and crashed (long story, video is in my channel) and I used some swimming noodles for landing gear to raise it and fit the HD camera, maybe they will allow it to float long enough to jump in and get it just in case, lol.


I took it up to loon lake last weekend and filled the memory cards...I have tons of video to edit as it is...

If anyone is truly interested, I can help you get into it or build you one for about 3 grand...no flight experience necessary, it goes where you point it...

oh and my second one is sitting on the coffee table, got the motors mounted and have everything to finish it, it's going to be an aerobatic version so it can do things like this...

[Click to View YouTube Video]
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Aug 21, 2012 - 07:56am PT
squishy, ever consider flying one of these FPVs up the side of El Cap? Would be neat video, particularly if you could do multiple flights over a number of days (weeks for PTPP) and record an ascent. It's wouldn't be any more bothersome than BASE jumpers ripping by, which scare the crap out of me every time. However, I'd imagine the Yos cops might have something to say about that ;) Cool stuff.
squishy

Mountain climber
Aug 21, 2012 - 11:25am PT
no way man, that would be against the law and would hurt the hobby as a whole shutting down areas and creating more laws and restrictions...lol
squishy

Mountain climber
Aug 21, 2012 - 10:33pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
skamoto

Mountain climber
coalinga ca
Aug 27, 2012 - 07:19am PT
This is what I'm working on.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 28, 2012 - 07:26pm PT
That's some nice looking work, Warbler!

Here's my latest. It's a tiny house, built really cheaply. I dislike working on projects like this, as they are cookie cutter, bottom line structures.

I've already refused to side it, as it's going to be vinyl. I've got principles, ya know?
Regardless, it's work, albeit at a rock bottom wage, but it's work. I like to work.

This morning;


This afternoon;


In all, it was pretty fun for two of us to build staging, cut the rafters, and install them in a day.
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
Aug 28, 2012 - 08:00pm PT
Captain...or Skully

climber
Aug 29, 2012 - 11:54pm PT
Good stuff, Kevin. I like what you can see in a piece of wood.
john hansen

climber
Aug 30, 2012 - 12:57am PT
Bradon, it is always fun at the end of the day to look back and see what you got done. That is why I always liked framing.
One time we had a new guy working with us and me and Bob, my long time work partner decided at 2 oclock on a friday that we would build the stairs
from the lower to the upper story.

I cut the three stringers while Bob ripped the plywood for the treads and risers. We put the one by three on the stringer for the drywall and got them up.

A few big tubes of construction adhesive , a couple nail guns blazing,,

and we were done, only took about an hour and a half.

The new guy was fairly impressed.
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
Aug 30, 2012 - 12:59am PT
I'm into working too - it's hard to find a like minded person to build with...

When we bought the place in the picture a couple of posts above, it was a wreck inside. But we were lucky to find a like-minded person to work with on the renovation. Some weird dude who posts here under the name Steve Grossman.

Construction skills right off the charts.
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 30, 2012 - 07:53am PT
Squishy,

One of our cats was enthralled with your video of the quad in flight.

I was too... can't believe how that thing can maneuver.

Very cool build sir!




Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Aug 30, 2012 - 10:51am PT
Warbler, your stuff is amazing-GREAT JOB, thanks for the pics...

Love this thread!

Brandon you are building some cool involved homes!

good work ya'll, really fantastic..
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
Aug 31, 2012 - 11:24pm PT
Ghost, How 'bout some interior shots of Steve's work?

I'll try to get something together next week. We're up in Squamish pretending that we're still climbers right now, and I've got a deadline to deal with when I get back home.

But once that's out of the way, I'll see if I can get something up.
squishy

Mountain climber
Sep 3, 2012 - 10:08pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Sep 3, 2012 - 11:15pm PT
hey there say, all...

i always like this thread and what folks are up to....

i'm trying to more dreamcatchers now that the grandkids are back i school, and painting and may try a rag rug of burlap... not sure yet,
but for now:

i am a' building this for my twin buddies... this was a speical horse of their that died, :( and i am builing them this ol' SURPRISE...
kind of a late birthday gift, too...


the colors are already changed a bit since this pic...
more green and such added... :)
it's GETTING there, :)) face has a long way to go, still, too,
and the second pic, ON the pic, as well...

adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Sep 4, 2012 - 01:08am PT
Not so much building as repairing, but I'm quite pleased with the result. Way back in ~1998 the spring that biases the pawl that advances the cylinder popped out of its groove (repeatedly), and the overly tight fit between the side plate and frame lead to accidentally breaking the POS die cast stainless side plate/cover in two.

Anyway, the pistol has sat in pieces in the gun safe for the past 15+ years and while reorganizing my workshop yesterday I had to empty the safe to move it, and realized the silver braze sitting on the workbench was perfect for this repair, so gave it a try since I was unexpectedly not on babysitting duty for the afternoon. A bit of filing to get the pieces to fit better, followed by some proper flux and a judicious application of heat and high-silver brazing rod resulted in this:


With a bit more filing/sanding/polishing the braze stain near the cylinder would reduce to a hairline like on the other side of the plate (uneven heating lead to a bit of a mismatch), but I really don't care that much and am simply happy to have it working once again.

BTW- simply ordering a replacement plate wasn't possible... they're custom fitted to the frame and they won't sell them as replacement parts; hence it sitting in the safe for so long... it just wasn't worth the bother to drag the box of parts to a local gun shop to pay them to ship it back to the manufacturer on their FFL for repair. All told, it probably would have cost me more than I paid for the gun in the first place.... (~$160, IIRC)

Also, how I got the pistol is rather amusing... I paid in cash, to an off duty police officer, through the window of his patrol car, in an empty parking lot, at night. Even more amusing is that the entire deal was on the up an up; he owned the gun shop I bought it from, I came in just before closing, his credit card machine was down and after filling out the required paperwork he followed me to the nearest cash machine on his way to his regular job. Still get a chuckle out of that.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 6, 2012 - 05:37pm PT
NOBODY MOVE!










































































OR THE WHITE GUY GETS IT!

squishy

Mountain climber
Sep 9, 2012 - 12:38am PT
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Phantom X

Trad climber
Honeycomb Hideout
Sep 12, 2012 - 11:37pm PT
Acorn Skiff for rowing and sailing.
Phantom X

Trad climber
Honeycomb Hideout
Sep 12, 2012 - 11:58pm PT
Okoume marine plywood, epoxy laps.
Todd Gordon

Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
Sep 13, 2012 - 12:04am PT
I'm building leg muscles...

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 13, 2012 - 12:44am PT
Phantom, AWESOME!!! Beautiful work! Where does the mast step?
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Sep 13, 2012 - 10:56pm PT
Gearing up for my Christmas art shows.

I've burned through 35 pounds of solder in a month...something like 250 assorted pieces. Gotta pack them up and send them out for electroplating so they aren't really done yet.

I can't even remotely fit it all in one picture/







MisterE

Social climber
Sep 13, 2012 - 11:19pm PT
Nice lapstrake, Phantom!

Yeah, that is my wife...out in the garage for two months, suckin' fumes and doing amazing things.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Sep 13, 2012 - 11:24pm PT
Sweet boat there Phantom X!
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Sep 13, 2012 - 11:26pm PT
Indeed.. that boat is SWEET!



@ Squishy:

FYI: A few years back I got banned for trolling the radio-control airplane forum.


*(insert "A Hunting We Will Go" music here)*

A dorking we will go.
A dorking we will go.
Women just don't understand.
A dorking we will go.

We buy our junk brand new.
We fix it up with glue.
Then we crash into the ground.
Our favorite thing to do.

The servos are so cool.
They make the geek boys drool.
There are no women in this sport
We're all just goddamed fools.

Geeky planes are rad.
It makes our girlfriend mad.
We love to go and dork all day
It's really really sad.

A dorking we will go.
A dorking we will go.
We're all doomed to die alone.
A dorking we will go...
Phantom X

Trad climber
Honeycomb Hideout
Sep 14, 2012 - 01:37am PT
Thank you! Reilly, the mast step is under the forward thwart. I really love my boat.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Sep 14, 2012 - 01:48am PT
Damn, jtm...those radio-control geeks are kinda touchy, aren't they?

(Never thought of you as the radio-control type. Go figure.)
Reeotch

Trad climber
4 Corners Area
Sep 14, 2012 - 12:31pm PT

This is my old Raleigh Grand Prix frame I bought new in 1977. It's latest incarnation is as city cruiser/commuter.

I'm not in to the whole single speed thing, but I like the clean look, so I removed the front deraileur.
I added a 6 speed freewheel which includes a 34 "granny gear".

Its got new (27") wheels, a little wider than the originals, and puncture resistant tires (1 1/4 ")
Topped it off with these cool old school racing pedals with strappless toe clips, no special shoes required!
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Sep 14, 2012 - 12:35pm PT
Nice ride, Rich. Did you ever cruise it with the Lakeshore Bullets?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 14, 2012 - 12:38pm PT
In between trips to the hospital and doctors I finally got the staining and
spraying finished, except for the doors (minor detail).
The cabs are Honduran Mahogany but when they quoted me a price for the
crown done in Honduran I about fainted so the crown is African. It is kind
of a nice contrast IMHO. For some reason the lighter grain is really accented
by the flash. In normal light it isn't so pronounced.

Brunosafari

Boulder climber
OR
Sep 14, 2012 - 12:47pm PT

Reeotch- me too


Heal well, Reilly!
Reeotch

Trad climber
4 Corners Area
Sep 14, 2012 - 02:08pm PT
Sweet one Bruno!

I love this thread.

Psyched I was finally able to contribute . . .
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Sep 16, 2012 - 04:36pm PT
This has been my weekend project for the last six weeks or so. The timing worked out right since the wife's busted leg has kept me off rock and close to home.

At the end of the year we bought a trailer for trade show and demo duty. Just a basic bare utility trailer.

First step was insulating the ceiling with urethane foam board and riveting a powder coat aluminum skin on. I found white powder coated rivets as well.

Who knows what these are?


Floor has strips of L rail, (the same thing that holds your airline seat to the floor) inleted so they stand about 1/32nd proud. This way various demo equipment can be quickly changed in and out and the load in the trailer balanced properly without tearing up the floor. The walls are covered with carpet specifically selected because Velcro sticks to it.



A large screen TV is coming in this week to go above the desk. The doors also are set up with L rail for future literature racks and sliding doors will finish off under the desk. There are also three brass floor plug outlets to plug in display equipment and LED track lighting.


Glad it's done! Time to have my weekends back.







HandCrack

Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal.
Sep 16, 2012 - 05:50pm PT

After 20+ years of bricks and boards, the dream of built-in bookshelves is finally coming true.

It's not completely finished yet - it needs to have the trim all around the edges installed. Still, I think you can get the idea of what the finished project will look like. For a very amateur carpenter like me, this was very difficult, but I'm happy with the way it has turned out.
MarkGrubb

climber
Sep 16, 2012 - 06:11pm PT
TGT:

Ooooh! I know!

What are "Cleco's" with plastic protector boots.
dee ee

Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
Sep 16, 2012 - 06:30pm PT
I love this thread. All cool stuff from amateurs to masters.
I haven't contributed yet but...some day.



HEY justthemaid, I resemble this remark!


A dorking we will go.
A dorking we will go.
Women just don't understand.
A dorking we will go.

We buy our junk brand new.
We fix it up with glue.
Then we crash into the ground.
Our favorite thing to do.

The servos are so cool.
They make the geek boys drool.
There are no women in this sport
We're all just goddamed fools.

Geeky planes are rad.
It makes our girlfriend mad.
We love to go and dork all day
It's really really sad.

A dorking we will go.
A dorking we will go.
We're all doomed to die alone.
A dorking we will go...


TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Sep 16, 2012 - 06:38pm PT
TGT:

Ooooh! I know!

What are "Cleco's" with plastic protector boots.

Yep!


Had our buyer and bookkeeper scratching their heads over why I was ordering stuff from Aircraft Spruce.
squishy

Mountain climber
Sep 17, 2012 - 11:13am PT
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Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Sep 17, 2012 - 12:28pm PT
I love this thread.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Sep 18, 2012 - 07:00am PT
this job has been seriously crowding my sleep.
its a monster in another time zone.

bills be damned though!

squishy

Mountain climber
Sep 18, 2012 - 10:27am PT
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Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 18, 2012 - 11:30am PT
Weege, looks like you might be there a few more weeks. :-)

I'm glad those days are behind me. But I did enjoy being the foreman on a
building at Prudhoe Bay that was a slab on tundra. The slab floated on the
tundra and had cooling tubes that ran under it to pull heat away to the
cooling towers. I was a big building, too. I should find the pics. It
was the only one of its kind up there. I wonder how it is dealing with
the warming. Those cooling lines might be adequate for pulling the heat
away that gets through the slab but I gotta believe the tundra is melting
further beneath the edges every year.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Sep 19, 2012 - 10:19pm PT
the first grade teacher needed a music stand;
i had this old branch laying around
that every single pony express rider
that ever was passed neath
while enroute to elsewheres,

plus warren passed under it
on his way to climb eeyore's enigma;
royal up to fantasia;
tm up to the line;

and all my other countless herows,

squishy

Mountain climber
Sep 19, 2012 - 10:47pm PT
that music stand is pretty cool, good job...
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Sep 20, 2012 - 08:51am PT
Although its not my particular favorite style, I am finishing up a curly cherry queen-size bed with matching nightstand. With my home and shop under contract, I have until October 4 to finish both projects and clean out 19 years worth of lumber, tools, and memories from this location.

I just might be able to meet the deadline, but all these damned afternoon climbing trips aren't helping with that...

squishy

Mountain climber
Oct 9, 2012 - 12:28pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Oct 9, 2012 - 01:59pm PT
Almost weather tight for this year;[photoid=267260]
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Oct 9, 2012 - 04:02pm PT
...a business and flying everywhere.

squishy

Mountain climber
Oct 11, 2012 - 06:29pm PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 12, 2012 - 07:03pm PT
Man, I just figured out that I'm a hired gun. Show up anywhere from a week to a year, and go balls to the wall.

Build things correctly, and you're a valuable asset. Screw up, and you're toast.

It's kind of fun filling in with local builders, they expect a slacker and get a well rounded builder. (Well rounded refers to my knowledge).

I like running my own show, but jumping into projects and enacting positive results is kind of fun too. I get to meet all types of people and make some great connections.

Viva trabajo.


D'Wolf

climber
Oct 12, 2012 - 07:54pm PT
Okay, I'll play...


24", 30", & 36" high pressure natural gas supply lines. These are the babies that keep SoCal running. They're also the ones that put San Bruno on the map a while back...

Thom
squishy

Mountain climber
Oct 17, 2012 - 11:42am PT
building my new FPV quad, kitty approves...

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 17, 2012 - 11:20pm PT
Wanna feel unimaginative and jealous?

Some bad mofos!
Loose Rocks

Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
Oct 17, 2012 - 11:42pm PT
building my new FPV quad, kitty approves...

going for one of these:
http://craziestgadgets.com/2012/06/05/man-turns-dead-stuffed-cat-into-a-helicopter-wtf/
squishy

Mountain climber
Oct 20, 2012 - 02:49am PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Oct 22, 2012 - 04:00pm PT
Just finished the bed and nightstand that was commissioned for a client in Sacramento. The bulk of the work was done in the last month at our old home and workshop, as I was frantically packing and getting ready to move. I had to spray the last couple of coats of lacquer outside at the rental home, waiting for warm, windless days; I still had a couple tiny bugs decide to commit hari kari in the wet finish, necessitating a light sanding and recoat, but at least it is now completed, save for the wrought drawer pull on the nightstand.

Not really I style that I personally love, but a fun project nonetheless. Curly cherry, wrought iron, and brass.







Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 22, 2012 - 04:38pm PT
If I have to ask, I can't afford it. ;)

Nice pieces, Edge.
J. Werlin

Social climber
Cedaredge, CO
Oct 22, 2012 - 10:11pm PT
You are the man Edge. Craftsmen style?
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Oct 29, 2012 - 12:07pm PT
Been awful busy lately with last minute winter prep, but found an evening to throw together the airgun pellet trap I've been wanting for years. Nothing more than a $5 salvaged cabinet from the local Habitat For Humanity Restore, plus 34 pounds of electrical Duct Seal, a pair of steel bars to protect the edges of the shelves, and some magnets. That much putty gives me 2" in depth, which should be good for up to 18 foot pounds of energy (my rifle is ~12fpe and drives a domed .22cal 18grain pellet at ~850fps about 5/8" deep). And just in case of a miss, the whole thing is backed with 3/4" plywood (plus the 1/4" back of the cabinet.

Best part is that the only sound is the pellet hitting the paper. The pellet embedding into the putty is completely silent, which makes it perfect for a basement airgun range. Still need to ad some whiteboard to the inside of the doors for scoring, but was more than good enough for a bit of fun this past weekend.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 30, 2012 - 03:58pm PT
Edge, nice work as always. But I can see how it isn't your style.


Got mahogany?

Gotta climb up on the steep azz roof to cut the exhaust hole.
Might have to get the crampons out - it is a steep one. :-(
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Oct 30, 2012 - 04:05pm PT
I love that style, Edge. (Esp. the nightstand.)
steveA

Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
Oct 30, 2012 - 05:15pm PT
Nice Edge:

It may not be your style, but I doubt many here would turn down those pieces.
Zander

climber
Oct 30, 2012 - 07:59pm PT
I love this thread.

We had some neighbors over the other day and they had a five year old boy with them. He and I went looking for old toys in the basement. He seemed to have a pretty good time with this thing I made 25 years ago. My boys are 27 and 30 now. Cheers, Z


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 31, 2012 - 05:38pm PT
Damn, that's a long ways down and it's steep!
Luckily, I was able to cut the whole from the attic but to do the gooping
and nailing even a hard man needs some help, right?

I read about this in Freedom of the Hills. Yeah, that's the Annapurna
rope from the last century and my favorite jug bootied from the base of El Cap.
And I know the exhaust fan jack is nailed on with at least two roofing nails!

sempervirens

climber
Oct 31, 2012 - 06:33pm PT
New redwood siding.








I don't have many people who give a darn, so I'm showing my photos to you all.
sempervirens

climber
Oct 31, 2012 - 07:00pm PT
Thanks, E-Kat. I've enjoyed the pics you've posted of your place too. It's similar to what we've dreamed of creating - the house, gardens, outbuildings, and workshop all inspire.
Zander

climber
Oct 31, 2012 - 10:37pm PT
Reilly,
Is that a attic fan bollard you are belayed to?

One time we were putting a fancy copper chimney cap on an old chimney. I had to rteach one of the guys to belay so I could go up there. ;-)

Z
Zander

climber
Oct 31, 2012 - 10:39pm PT
Sempervirens,
House is looking good!
Z
perswig

climber
Nov 3, 2012 - 07:07pm PT
In a perverse way, I love my old house.

Pulling off some original plank sheathing today (one of the pieces measured 16 feet and 30" wide), I found this scrap of the primitive 'vapor barrier', newsprint from the venerable Hoard's Dairyman.


Dale
squishy

Mountain climber
Nov 3, 2012 - 07:10pm PT
too bad you didn't have the year on that...I love stuff like that, good find!
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Nov 7, 2012 - 09:22am PT
A friend who attended one of my drum making classes dropped by last week with a fresh deer hide. I spent an hour or two scraping fat and membrane off the inside, much to my dogs delight, and then placed it in a vat of water with garden lime. Yesterday the skin was sufficiently swollen for de-hairing.


I now have to neutralize the ph, rinse, and stretch it on a frame to make rawhide for Native American style hand drums. I just recently shipped out three drums, and have two more for sale on etsy.


phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Nov 7, 2012 - 11:21am PT
Great new stuff, peoples!
mrtropy

Trad climber
Nor Cal
Nov 7, 2012 - 12:12pm PT
Trails

[Click to View YouTube Video]

The futute

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 9, 2012 - 04:27pm PT
Woo Hoo! New job!

No more piecing work together, not knowing what's next. I helped out a contractor I've known for near on twenty years on Tuesday. I was back helping him out today and was offered a job. Payroll, no 1099 like I'm used to. A few bucks less per hour, but job security is such a breath of fresh air.

The only downside? I'll be plowing snow this winter when we get it. I sold my trucks plow last year because I'm not a huge fan of it. Oh well, I'll take the bad with the good.

I accepted the offer with a caveat, I can and will still take on my own projects when they come my way.

Psyched.
Todd Gordon

Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
Nov 11, 2012 - 02:14pm PT
Buiding cookies...

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 20, 2012 - 06:00pm PT
Those bozos sold me a door that was too big!

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OK, not by too much...
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 20, 2012 - 06:27pm PT
[photo[photoid=274742]id=274741]radiant heat/tile project just completed.on to a new porch job.glad to see you have work ,brandon
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 20, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 20, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
ruppell

climber
Nov 20, 2012 - 06:32pm PT
What's the source for the radiant? I see forced hot air in the floor so I'm assuming propane/oil heat and radiant fed by the domestic hot water? If you say geo we should talk.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 20, 2012 - 06:39pm PT
hey ruppell,propane fueled domestic hot water is the supply,via a heat exchanger.i have done geo thermal and solar also ,all these systems rock.my own system is ng fueled boiler w/indirect water heater.a very efficient system. cheers ,terence
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 20, 2012 - 06:56pm PT
ruppell,what if i said geo?
ruppell

climber
Nov 20, 2012 - 08:07pm PT
Geo is just the best way to go with any heating/cooling system. The cost of the retrofit is high but it will usually pay off in savings within seven years(less in colder climates). Add to that the fact that the 30% tax right off until the end of 2016 and the systems make more and more sense to me.

Are you running any mixing valves off the domestic hot side?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 20, 2012 - 09:33pm PT
yes ,nys says you have to. i am really into geo myself,i cannot figure why it is such a hard sell.
steveA

Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
Nov 21, 2012 - 08:06am PT
I have geothermal heat in my new, 2800 sq.ft., timber frame house in N.H.

I am very happy with the system, made by Hydron.

I have ONE utility bill.

My one month electric bill averages $80. That is for everything including electric range, lights, water heater, heat etc.
radair

Social climber
North Conway, NH
Nov 21, 2012 - 08:34am PT
Hi Steve A, would love to see your place!

I built this with help from some good friends over the past 3 years. Still a few minor things to finish up but I love it.
Captain...or Skully

climber
Nov 21, 2012 - 08:38am PT
Sweet lookin' place, radair.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 21, 2012 - 08:43am PT
celestorys,widows peaks are just awesome,nice look ^^.heres my own
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 21, 2012 - 08:47am PT
and walk out basements do not suck either
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 21, 2012 - 05:52pm PT
Phew, got it done in time for Thanksgiving! (Well, it would be done if
Justthemaid would finish the stained glass for the custom overhead light)
Oh, wait, I haven't given her the finish dimensions yet - my bad!

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 21, 2012 - 05:54pm PT
That's a nice looking kitchen. It's just missing one thing...
splitter

Trad climber
Cali Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
Nov 21, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
"missing one thing."

What? a table?

Maybe the table is in the dining room!

Sure is a beautiful kitchen Reilly! Hope ya have a happy thanksgiving in it, bro!!

edit: OH, a ceiling lamp/chandelier!!!
Gene

climber
Nov 21, 2012 - 06:36pm PT
Missing people and a big turkey for tomorrow.
MisterE

Social climber
Nov 21, 2012 - 07:44pm PT
(Well, it would be done if
Justthemaid would finish the stained glass for the custom overhead light)
Oh, wait, I haven't given her the finish dimensions yet - my bad!

She's doing her art show at The Dickens Fair for the next 5 weekends, so she's kinda busy right now?

Here she is in her booth at The Cow Palace. She designed and built the booth (with a little help from carpenter friends) - everything you see fits in her 4Runner:




happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Nov 21, 2012 - 07:57pm PT
wow - I love Skips outfits, especially the blue one! Are they vintage, did she make them?
MisterE

Social climber
Nov 21, 2012 - 07:59pm PT
She made them, of course. Girl is crazy good at making period clothing.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Nov 21, 2012 - 08:31pm PT
Reilly-I forgot what time we are supposed to be there. Sends directions again please.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Nov 21, 2012 - 10:56pm PT
Gorgeous kitchen, Reilly!
radair

Social climber
North Conway, NH
Nov 24, 2012 - 10:26pm PT
Thanks Cragman, Captain. The cupola is 8' x 8' and I've wanted one ever since I went up in a friend's barn cupola at age 10 or so. The pressure was on to get my roof on before winter but I went for it anyway. We built the unit on the ground, including roof and trim/paint, then paid a local guy $90 to drop it in place. It's a great spot to kick back and enjoy the views.
Reilly, that's a beautiful kitchen.
rectorsquid

climber
Lake Tahoe
Nov 26, 2012 - 07:19pm PT

I've done a lot of polishing since this was taken but it's still mild steel pipe and won't ever look like chrome... unless I get it plated.

Dave
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Nov 26, 2012 - 07:53pm PT

This years batch of nordic waxing profiles, made from reclaimed redwood I salvaged off a deck rebuild a few years back.


phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Dec 2, 2012 - 10:25pm PT
Can't show anything - no computer.
I,m at my sister,s doing yet another "project". Every time I come here I do another one and most of them involve undoing the awful improvement projects done by the previous owner.
What kind of nut panels over one wall of a room with faux wood paneling made od 1/4 inch pressed paper crap and when they tire of that, covers it up with 1/2 inch of bad giant swirly texture joint compound?
Stage 1 of my project started with tearing off all the 40 year old badly painted moulding, and then tearing off 4 x 8 panels of above referenced paneling...
It's gonna be a very physical week.
rich sims

Social climber
co
Dec 3, 2012 - 12:27am PT
Always inspired to see what everyone is doing.
Going to do templates tomorrow and finial selection of slabs.
rich sims

Social climber
co
Dec 3, 2012 - 12:31am PT
MisterE

Social climber
Dec 3, 2012 - 01:45am PT
"Built" a super-techy 5.11c and a longer, fun 5.9 with the crew today.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 3, 2012 - 01:48am PT
Painting tomorrow, siding, tile, and roofing later on in the week. Plowing if it snows.
ruppell

climber
Dec 3, 2012 - 10:50am PT
Painting tomorrow, siding, tile, and roofing later on in the week. Plowing if it snows.

Don't you just love scraping ice and snow off top plates with your speed square. Man I'm so glad i moved to Cali. lol
Hawkeye

climber
State of Mine
Dec 3, 2012 - 11:09am PT
"Built" a super-techy 5.11c and a longer, fun 5.9 with the crew today.

unless you manufactured holds you didnt build anything. nature did. i will never understand climbers who think they either "own" routes cuz they did them first or "created" routes....nature created them, climbers climb them.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Dec 4, 2012 - 09:47am PT
first grade teacher
needed a-shoutin' platform,

so i put her at the top
of an ancient pine
and suggested that she whet
the winds of wisdom
issue of her.

the children whillingly accept wind;
'tassles their hair
and probably ignites their wonder.


late addition my
daughters informed me that it is the
stone-element of advent, this week,

here's the preach, practiced
me-being-breeze
to the first-grade trees.


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 4, 2012 - 10:29am PT
Don't you just love scraping ice and snow off top plates with your speed square.

I made the mistake of using my speed square to scrape my windshield once. First and last time I did that.

Hey Weege, how do you get the rope up there? ;)
ruppell

climber
Dec 4, 2012 - 11:19am PT
I made the mistake of using my speed square to scrape my windshield once. First and last time I did that.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who has done that. Seemed like a really good idea at the time. Took forever to get the aluminium off that window.
Beatrix Kiddo

Mountain climber
ColoRADo
Dec 4, 2012 - 12:04pm PT
I am not building but I am creating.



http://www.etsy.com/shop/BohoMountainZen


Reeotch

Trad climber
4 Corners Area
Dec 4, 2012 - 01:36pm PT
nice bead work

Creepy Styley
WyoRockMan

Trad climber
Flank of the Bighorns
Dec 4, 2012 - 05:10pm PT
Just finished up my dresser.

Made from a couple of wormy maple slabs I had laying around.
Loosely based on the Greene & Greene style.


Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Dec 4, 2012 - 06:56pm PT
Very nice, WyoRockMan!
Beatrix Kiddo

Mountain climber
ColoRADo
Dec 5, 2012 - 03:51pm PT
Wyo. . .I literally said wow when I saw that dresser. Very nice!
rectorsquid

climber
Lake Tahoe
Dec 5, 2012 - 04:00pm PT

A class project (Advanced Welding for Art).
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Dec 5, 2012 - 04:40pm PT
Just finished this:

An electric Mandolin...


SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Dec 5, 2012 - 04:43pm PT
Rector....TIG welding?
GORGEOUS!!!!!

Susan
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 6, 2012 - 01:33am PT
Rector and Chinchin - Mega Awesomeness!
Captain...or Skully

climber
Dec 6, 2012 - 01:41am PT
It's like a little Tele. Sweet.
klk

Trad climber
cali
Dec 6, 2012 - 10:14am PT
wow, chinchen, dig the mandocaster.

what pickups did you use?
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Dec 15, 2012 - 01:40pm PT
Basics for building our pulks. I'm jonesing for a harness rather than just a hip belt. We're working on how we want the cover to be.



Bye bye scenes like this



Susan
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 15, 2012 - 02:28pm PT
The best thread on ST!!!

Happy holidays all you crazy brianiac elves.
steveA

Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
Dec 15, 2012 - 02:46pm PT
I never posted a picture before, but I'm going to try.

I spent 30 years building this timber frame colonial cape house in N.H.

Most of the beams and floor joist are Oak. There are 8 -30ft. Oak beams, measuring 8"x8".

The front and back top plates are single 40ft. 8"x10" beams. All the beams were made by hand; as well as the window frames, floor boards etc.

I would like to post pictures of the interior, but perhaps in the future.


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 15, 2012 - 02:51pm PT
I would like to see those pictures, as well as any of the frame you've got. I love timber frames.
steveA

Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
Dec 15, 2012 - 02:59pm PT
Brandon,

Unfortunately I never took any photo's with a modern digital camera.

I have many photo's of the construction, but there all in print form. It would be nice to show all the joinery here, but it would mean taking photo's of the prints I have etc.

I also built 4 different hydraulic cranes along the way, one of which could lift 3-4 ton. They all rolled around on heavy duty casters. One of my beams weighed in at 2600 lbs.--after air drying under cover for 20 years!

That beam is in the garage and supports the second floor loft. It is an oak beam measuring 12"x14"x24 feet long.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 15, 2012 - 03:01pm PT
Nice! Who needs steel when you've got oak that size?

That's an impressive dimension.

How much crown did it develop?
steveA

Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
Dec 15, 2012 - 03:09pm PT
Brandon,

I cut all my beams with a chainsaw, by snapping lines. All the beams dried out for many years, under cover. After all the twisting and checking etc, I planed them with electric planers. Since they were pretty well cured, very few warped, after the final planing.
ECF

Big Wall climber
The Frayed End of Insanity
Dec 15, 2012 - 05:03pm PT

Well, aside from the stairway to heaven I've been working on for the last decade, I build these things now.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 15, 2012 - 05:30pm PT
Those guitars are sick! I'm sure eKat will be stoked to see them, amongst others (myself included).

I'm still in awe of a 12"x14"x28' piece of oak. That must have been the sh#t to see it from felling to installation, over twenty years! Proud.
steveA

Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
Dec 15, 2012 - 05:32pm PT
Brandon,

I'm not sure my house was worth the back problems I have now.
ECF

Big Wall climber
The Frayed End of Insanity
Dec 15, 2012 - 05:44pm PT
Thanks Jim, but it's more like a return from exile than a fresh entrance.
The old dads (and moms) will know who I am, but I'm not looking to rekindle old bonfires.

Took some time off to work on myself.
Studied under some great teachers, and learned a lot about being a better person.


So with any luck, the humor is back without the venom...
We shall see.

But I guess it depends if HE is still here... LOL

Hey Kath! ( the E stands for El) if you can't guess the rest...
steveA

Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
Dec 15, 2012 - 05:51pm PT
Ekat,

My daughter is climbing in Joshua Tree right now. When she gets back East, after Xmas, I'll have her take some photo's with her camera and then I'll post them.

I'm not really exaggerating when I say that the total manual effort in building this house, could be compared to doing 500-600 El cap routes. I just did the math, based on an assumption of taking 5 days per route.

Some of my beams took a day to make from the tree, and I would say the suffering was perhaps worse than a day on El Cap. I could expound on the details but it would get boring.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Dec 15, 2012 - 05:55pm PT
Nice house SteveA!

Now that I'm home I can post a few photos of the little project I did at my sister's when I was back in CT:

Here is a piece of the hideous wall in the guest bedroom that has been making me crazy for the 7 years since my sister bought the house:

Apparently, when he got sick of the cheap panelling, the previous owner covered it up with 1/2" of joint compound rather than pilling it off the wall. Here's what the wall looked like after I tore the paneling off:


And then I had to break the 4x8 panels apart to get them in the dumpster:


While I was at it, I convinced my brother-in-law to come over and help me change out the room plugs, which looked like this:


Here's that back wall now, fixed up and painted a beautiful grey with blue/green tones:


A few years ago I tore up the 40 year old carpet, so for now the floor is just painted ply subfloor. Maybe in another year or so we'll be able to afford a real floor. There's a Lumber Liquidator's nearby and you can get click together floating floor for about $4 a square. I think I can install it myself, but I also have all the moulding to re-do so I may add $$ in the budget to bring BRANDON down from NH to help me. What do you say Brandon?
ECF

Big Wall climber
The Frayed End of Insanity
Dec 15, 2012 - 06:01pm PT
That was the worst texture job I have ever seen, and my house was built during the depression by a chicken farmer...

Edit... So I just searched the forum for any sign of him, and found a two month old apology for bag tossing...
Breathe....
Let it go...
Say nothing...

Thanks, I needed a smile!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 15, 2012 - 06:17pm PT
I didn't know that Oscar died in Canada.
ECF

Big Wall climber
The Frayed End of Insanity
Dec 15, 2012 - 06:20pm PT
You gotta admire style!
Plaidman

Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
Dec 17, 2012 - 01:35am PT
This is our current project at work. It's a 30ft.x80ft. walk in/freezer combo box. That steel beam is 30ft in length and about 13 ft. off the floor. Glad we had two lifts to get it up there.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 17, 2012 - 10:59am PT
I guess I'll have to post some pics of a 75' x 300' floating freezer. ;-)
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:23am PT
I still can't show you what I've been building...

but I can tell you it's DONE!!!
1.5 years on this bad boy.

The completion of the project is bittersweet, though, as it is my mentor's last.
He's 77 and a legend, finally "retiring"(yeah right- we'll have to pry the spherometer and polishing compound from his cold, dead hands).
I feel fortunate to have worked with him so closely and grateful for the passing down of knowledge in what is becoming a lost art/trade/science.


ps- good job phyl.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:30am PT
Can you tell us, rather than show us?

My interest is piqued.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:32am PT
some wide plank flooring I installed and finished in my last project
mrtropy

Trad climber
Nor Cal
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:35am PT
Kenny T, very cool floor. Do you ever jump over the pass to Bear to do work?
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:44am PT
Brandon-
sorry. nope. can't.

just thought folks around here could relate to that sense of accomplishment and also to the apprentice/mentor relationship.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:44am PT
I'll go just about anywhere depending on the size of the job and its proximity to climbing. I just started a big job in Incline Village.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:45am PT
Nice looking floor? What are you using for a finish?

I like this,


http://www.timbertools.com/Products/LandArkWoodFinishes.html

And this,


Edit, Jefe, I hear you on the mentorship, it's a powerful thing.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Dec 17, 2012 - 11:47am PT
Yep, Waterlox tung oil 5 coats
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 17, 2012 - 12:18pm PT
So ECF, you've got me wondering who the heck you are.
El Cap Fool? Old nemesis on Supertopo?
Back under a fresh avatar?

Beautiful instruments you've made there, but too much pointy stuff
for me personally. I like "round" stuff.

Don't get me wrong, I admire the work. I couldn't do it. It's just a personal taste thing.

So do you really not want us to know who you are?
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Dec 17, 2012 - 01:53pm PT
I have an enormous amount of pride in what I helped create.
I'd love to be able to spray about it, I'd love to be in a press photo with my team. Oh well, some projects are like that.

Luckily, the next project is not classified and when completed will garner much attention.


The primary mirror is a 4.24-m diameter, 75-mm thick, off-axis paraboloid. The outer 12-cm rim is masked by the aperture plate, thus allowing a 4-m aperture. The mirror will be manufactured from Corning ULE‡ or Schott Zerodur glass. The two are functionally equivalent and the choice of material will be determined by competitive bid. Silicon carbide would be attractive for its superior mechanical and thermal qualities, but the technology to manufacture such large mirrors has not fully matured.

The size of the off-axis primary mirror is unprecedented. Several telescopes use segmented mirrors that result in off-axis components, but the largest are the 1.8-m wide, 75-mm segments of the 10-m Keck telescope. Although no other large, monolithic off-axis solar or astronomical telescope exists at this time, personnel have worked closely with the major mirror polishers to ensure the feasibility of the design.

The mirror will be polished to a 20-Angstrom surface roughness, comparable to that of Gemini and other large nighttime telescopes now in operation.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Dec 17, 2012 - 07:02pm PT
Sorry if Ive already posted this photo but it's one I finished up in Markleeville, Ca. last July
mechrist

Gym climber
South of Heaven
Dec 17, 2012 - 07:27pm PT
Dats what I built recently... and a deck... not bad for a nerd...

Plaidman

Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
Dec 17, 2012 - 08:14pm PT
This what I used to build in Grand Lake Colorado. For over 6 years I got to build these beauties. Hand peeled with a drawknife many of the logs on this particular one.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 26, 2012 - 06:35pm PT
So, I'm filling in with an old crew over the holidays to keep the work flowing. It's really fun, we all sync together and know what to do.

We're putting cedar shakes on a roof. Probably twenty square, its a big timberframe over an indoor pool. Every six courses we install a strip of copper flashing. The copper leaches enough that it prohibits moss growth. Cool concept that I never thought of.

It's repetitive work, but it's of the highest quality and done with a great crew.

Not bad.

mechrist

Gym climber
South of Heaven
Dec 27, 2012 - 12:47pm PT
Last summer I built this:

Before:


After:

stephenbmx1@yahoo.com montoya

Sport climber
texas
Dec 27, 2012 - 01:58pm PT
awesome plaidman !!!!
skywalker

climber
Dec 27, 2012 - 03:53pm PT
Hey plaidman,

I helped build those too when I first moved out here in 97'. I forget who the old man was but it was for sun valley ranch estates.

know about this??

S...
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Dec 27, 2012 - 04:20pm PT
I just redid kitchen counters in granite tile and replaced long defunct dishwasher while I was at it.







Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 27, 2012 - 04:43pm PT
Y'all are givin' dirtbags a bad name with all that fancy stuff! :-)
squishy

Mountain climber
Dec 29, 2012 - 03:31am PT
I finally finished my big drone (BEC skywalker airframe), this one can go far, like really far. I am hoping for 10 miles but on paper she can go much farther. It's stabilized by a GPS autopilot that feeds a secondary gyro stabilizer and she can fly to way points and preform missions that you program via laptop. She'll also return home at the flick of a switch or when video or control signals are lost (fail safe). The pilot has a camera that can look around and the onscreen display provides all the data you would ever need, like airspeed, altitude, compass, timer, and remaining battery voltage. I plan to slap on my Contour HD camera and get some cool videos in the spring, still lots of testing to get done 1st. So far the project has taken 6 months of planning and design, and only two days of actual building. I imagine the testing will be endless but I already have the transmitter programmed (all 9 channels) and the ground station built up with a DVR. She's ready for a maiden flight once the weather gets a little better.

Here's some pictures of the build. It's running the DOSD+ with GPS, FY30a, dragonlink control system, 1.3ghz 800mW vTX, corona 939 servos all around, pan and tilt camera mount, 700 line WDR security camera in a metal case, 12v voltage regulator, line conditioner filter, barometer and lot of shielding with aluminum tape...torriods on everything I thought necessary. I still have a lot of programming to do on the DOSD+ so the RTH works properly, but other than that, I think she's ready for some test flights...Seems to balance with two 3300 4cell lipo batteries for a total of 6600mah at 16-14 volts, a throttle test reveals that this bird will be wicked fast, she's running a 3536/6 1250 brushless motor from RCtimer spinning a 9x6 prop...I build the whole thing using Beacon Foamtac glue which is very very lightweight and then used epoxy where ever I though it needed it like the spars and motor mount.

I started with a small board to build and configure the electronics.

Getting pretty busy in there, here I was experimenting with the Xlator IMU translator but decided against it, the benefits of the false horizon seemed like a novelty, what I really wanted from the FY20a was stability.

Here's all the electronics laid out and working, the video harness on the bottom is running behind the board which is backed by shielding tape, any video wires passing near the board have been shielded or run behind this board, even the GPS antenna is shielded from below and even mounted internally. This same GPS long ago took hours to find sats, now it found 2 from inside my apartment.

Here's how it fits in the airplane, in this photo the baro is mounted near the vents and you can see the location of the GPS antenna. I also slapped in a cap on the dragonlink RX to reduce the chances of brown outs, I am only running a 5amp BEC on all this and needed some insurance for the test flights.

Getting all buttoned up and ready for glue, I found this was an good way to build this airplane, I have never done it like this in the past. After months and months of planning I just about had everything in mind before starting. This is mid-day on the second day of building. It took only two full days of work to build this entire ship.

Here's a look in the top compartment, I shielded it from below with some tape just in case the Opto ESC generates some noise.

All ready for the field. I now have the old FPV craft running 5.8ghz/HK openLRS in the background, the Skywalker and the quad, all ready for the field. I wish I didn't have to swap 1.3 antenna's though and might pick up some more, filters too.


dlintz

Trad climber
Neebraskee
Dec 29, 2012 - 12:16pm PT
Way out of my league but I'm gonna try.
Conrad

climber
Dec 29, 2012 - 02:19pm PT
Nice to see the plethora of re purposed material and older things getting re built.

With three boys at our house we have a fair amount of skateboards in various stages of use. This long board wore out where the trucks are mounted. With a saw and a a drill and some old rope it has a new life as a bosun's chair. The curvature will keep you firmly seated and it weighs less than a plank of wood.


For the Bozeman Ice Fest in early December we built a 40 foot tall comp wall out of scaffolding, dimensional wood and plywood. It took five of us five days to build it and course set. Take down took a day.


The hope is to eventually build an outdoor concert venue and climbing wall at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. It will built out of re purposed 40 & 20 foot shipping containers and old lift towers from Bridger Bowl. It will be 78 teet tall if we can get it built. Long range dream.


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 29, 2012 - 02:38pm PT
Squishy, you haven't gotten that call from Homeland Security yet?
BASE104

Social climber
An Oil Field
Dec 29, 2012 - 02:48pm PT


OK. Show me a crack machine that you can take around the world...cheaper than an SUV to boot.

I will be working on this thing for months to get her ready.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 29, 2012 - 02:51pm PT
That's a great idea Conrad. Repurposing not only is eco friendly, but it helps to add a certain uniqueness to projects.

I hope it gets built someday.
Norton

Social climber
the Wastelands
Dec 29, 2012 - 02:57pm PT
Ok, I know this is not made of wood, frankly I don't have the talent you all do with that.

But, I am kind of proud of myself for completely rebuilding my 1973 motorcycle, stripping everything off the frame and starting over from splitting the motor crankcases to rewiring.

It took years and a lot of book learning and hands on tooling.

I never was any good at this stuff in my youth as I was more of a nerd, but I think it came out pretty darn good and I had great fun working with my hands.

bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 29, 2012 - 07:38pm PT
Damn Norton! That bike is LEGIT!!! Nice work.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 29, 2012 - 07:44pm PT
There's never been a prettier bike made, ever.
Good job, Norton! It's like restoring a van Gogh.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Dec 29, 2012 - 08:54pm PT
^^^^^
John M

climber
Dec 29, 2012 - 09:01pm PT
Awesome bike.

Awesome thread. So many talented people.

I love

the kitchen on the previous page.

Plaidmans log cabin

that mansion kenny built. ( how many square feet and how much was the square foot cos?t.. if you don't mind saying )

Way too many more cool projects to mention them all. The boats.. the planes. even retaining walls.. haha..
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Dec 29, 2012 - 09:23pm PT
norton ,i always thought commando 850s were just badass,......base ,i sailed in that exact kind of boat on a finger lake this summer,broke the mast,it was only the 2nd time i sailed.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jan 1, 2013 - 12:09pm PT
i love some of ya'll's take on
the domestication curse that has befallen our's species...

i generally celebrate accelerated entropy in my interpretation
of those organized moments.

exploit diluted versions of chaos, i say, and practice.
squishy

Mountain climber
Jan 2, 2013 - 03:12am PT
Squishy, you haven't gotten that call from Homeland Security yet?

Nothing yet...last I looked this is still a free country...
tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Jan 2, 2013 - 10:51am PT
frustrated that chaco moved it's production to china, i decided to make my own. this is the third pair i have made for myself, and i made one pair for a friend. they do not have a long life, but i love them and love making them. they are the most comfortable shoes i have ever owned.
snyd

Sport climber
Lexington, KY
Jan 2, 2013 - 12:36pm PT
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jan 5, 2013 - 11:14pm PT
Lost a couple bolts in the rear suspension of my sled so I had to pull it to replace them.

This is just the start, I'm going to clean the carbs and do the top end too.
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jan 5, 2013 - 11:19pm PT
build your own shoes.
build your oan shows.

i like it.
symbolic.
and talented, my hats off to your needle skills,
and also to you finding in the stone your's inspirations...

build your own shoes.

here we are trying to reorganize the sky...

build your own shoes.

i'll be right back.
maybe i wont.
The Dunk

Social climber
Lost
Jan 5, 2013 - 11:41pm PT
2012 was a very long year...
Norwegian

Trad climber
Placerville, California
Jan 5, 2013 - 11:44pm PT
tha dude,
your show is psychedelic.
i want to peruse those confines.

may i?
no one's chasin me.
Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Jan 6, 2013 - 12:19am PT
That Norton is F*#king Gorgeous, Norton.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 6, 2013 - 12:30pm PT
Hey Mike, what's up with the short track on that sled? What's that, like a 140?
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jan 6, 2013 - 03:09pm PT

Hey Mike, what's up with the short track on that sled? What's that, like a 140?

Treez for the win!!
It's a 151..

Treez you doubt my height bro? Just ask Tami Knight!


I pulled my clutches last night and was very disappointed to find oil and isoflex residue on my PTO!!

So it looks like I'm rebuilding my bottom end too.. I'm hoping that I can crack it and regrease it. The crank seems straight.. We'll see..
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 6, 2013 - 03:13pm PT
Doh!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jan 6, 2013 - 03:59pm PT
Ya seriously.. I've been saying "I can't believe I have to rebuild my motor again" all morning..... Oh well I guess it will be cool for you guys!! I'm thinking about investing in an aftermarket PTO seal/cover so I don't run into this again soon. (I rebuilt my bottom 2 years and 6500 some odd k ago.

http://www.c-tpowersports.com/2013%20Website/Product/PTO%20Bearing%20Buddy-REV.html

This serves two purposes, it eliminates the seal and allows you to grease your PTO bearing as well as functioning as an overflow for the iso it won't pop the seal when it expands.
bjj

climber
beyond the sun
Jan 6, 2013 - 04:01pm PT

It isn't much compared to just about everything else on this thread, but I did build it.

I refuse to join a climbing gym and pull plastic in exchange for money, just because I don't have too many partners right now. So, I use this 3 times a week. Plus, can approach training in a very systematic way.

In a week I am moving to a new place about 5 minutes from Kraft Boulders, so I can start working in sessions there along with my 3 a week on the "doorway of pain" (tm)
Srbphoto

climber
Kennewick wa
Jan 6, 2013 - 04:13pm PT
In the late seventies I wanted new motocross bike. My Dad didn't know anything about bikes. He took me to check out a nice bike he saw for sale. It was a 1973 Norton just like Norton's. He didn't really understand the difference, it was a motorcycle after all. He thought it was a beauty (and it was) but I had found a used Suzuki RM 250 that I wanted. So I got that.

Another time I should have listened to my Dad!!!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jan 6, 2013 - 05:05pm PT
new crate motor? nice.. fancy ;) mines got over 16,000k and a few cranks and tops ;) Rev's rule as far as durability goes. I like the middle track, enough flotation to get around but still lighter and more maneuverable..

I'm more apt to rip pow then climb crazy hills anyways so i don't need the huge track and motor..

sorry for the drift..

cute kid :) I see you have the '08 kill switch mod also!
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Jan 6, 2013 - 07:25pm PT
so i hadn't picked up the mandolin in maybe 2-3 years and it had become practically unplayable.

never fear, time for that fret job i've been putting off.

"fret jobs are expensive," says the manager at mccabe's. "we charge $300, and before investing that in this instrument, i think you should take a look at some of the other things wrong with it."

sure enough, the top was cracked and collapsed, the bridge sunk down at a bad angle. didn't need new frets, needed a new top.

nonna elina--my italian grandmother--gave me this mandolin when i graduated from high school in 1965. a charming, italianate, not too expensive instrument, we had been through a lot together, and i wasn't about to throw in the towel. from an irish folksong:

"i had a fine drake
and i'd die for his sake
which me grandmother left me
and she gone to die ..."

i get in touch with a local guitar maker. he sells his instruments for $6,000 apiece, so i figure it'll be good advice. he puts a bug in my ear:

"yes, there's all kinds of spruce available, but i always wondered if douglas fir would work pretty well." i have lots of douglas fir. i also have some home-milled bottlebrush hardwood, lovely, wine-colored stuff.


it takes the better part of a month, and many lessons to be learned. glueing is the most important thing. brace it. use guideposts. the doug fir works into a wonderful, strong, if somewhat broad-grained top, the bottlebrush goes into a new fingerboard, a little wider than the original, easier on my older fingers, and i use it also to make a new bridge, welding on some bone from mccabe's, and some dadoed inserts into the head, so the tuning pegs won't wear into the old, soft mahogany.


it's beautiful, it has a nice, bright, douglas fir-bolstered sound, the bottlebrush with ebony highlights gives it a clean look, and even the old plastic scratchboard, with the medieval-looking minstrel, comes across fairly well. "gonfie vele," nonna always used to say. "may your sails be full."


bottom line, if you've got some basic carpentry skills, you can do this stuff. i got three good finger cuts out of it--once with the exacto knife, once with the utility knife, once with a home-made chisel for transferring some tiny inlay. you find yourself putting lots of pressure onto small spaces with something sharp--new defensive skills to learn. the luthier told me i'd need a drum sander, but my old skil classic belt sander sufficed, backed up by a variable speed grinder.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 6, 2013 - 08:11pm PT
Tony, BEAUTEOUS!
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jan 6, 2013 - 09:35pm PT
Great work on that mandolin Tony Bird.
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Jan 7, 2013 - 12:14am PT
thanks--it really was an adventure.

here's the web page of the fellow who gave me advice--i'm going to show it to him next week. he makes lovely instruments which go into the hands of some of the top musicians out there.

http://www.gregbrandtguitars.com/
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jan 7, 2013 - 04:07am PT
Very artistic Tony! Nice.

I got my motor out today... Took me about 3.5 hours..









Tomorrow ill rip it apart after riding..
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jan 7, 2013 - 05:55am PT
"doorway of pain" (tm)

Because you occasionally bash your head into the rig ;)

At least it's somewhere you will see it and can throw in a set or two between food/tv/toilet/bed. My setup is out of sight, out of mind, in the basement. I think silverfish may have taken over my board.
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Jan 7, 2013 - 08:36am PT
don't tell me--you're going to mount it on that kayak back there? btw, did you build that kayak?

i didn't spend much on this project, kathy--the bushings for the tuner pegs came to around $10, the new fret wire was $8, the bone blanks were also less than $10 and a new set of strings came to around $6. being a "wood vulture", i already had the basic material. i used spray lacquer for final finish--less than $10 for a can. because it's colorless, i didn't even have to show an i.d.

a quote from my wife: "you don't make much money, but you sure save us a lot of money."
Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Jan 7, 2013 - 10:11am PT
i did do a little online shopping in that department, ekat. nice, new tuning works ought to do it fine, so i thought. the works on the market run from around $30 to $90, except those recommended by that legendary mandolinist, david grisman, "simply the best," $500.
tooth

Trad climber
B.C.
Jan 17, 2013 - 12:20am PT


So 26 sheets of plywood and 2600 tee nuts later, we are finally finished the thing. Except for 4 sheets, everything is overhung, 4 full sheets on the 8' ceiling. Found some cheap deck paint that is full of sand, works perfectly on the walls for a finish that I played with until my wife decided she liked it. Darker color underneath and a broken trowel finish on the top. Got 400 holds from Atomik and I really really like their stuff. Have some Metolius but 3 already broke. I'll put up more pictures when I have a real camera. It has cost less than 2 year-long gym memberships, but we use it every day.

You can get on the wall and traverse down, across, up the other wall, then across the ceiling from another feature to the right - and then keep doing it again, the endurance factor comes into play and we can get 9 people on the wall at once that way. Unlike lake Perris, you don't have to go clockwise.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 17, 2013 - 01:29am PT
What am I building?

A helluva shooting guard!


Christmas tournament she scored 13, 14 and 16 against the team that ended up winning the tourney.

First game after the Christmas break she had 10 points, 4 steals, 4 assists and 5 rebounds and got her first player of the game recognition. That's the first time all season that the coach gave it to someone who wasn't high scorer! She ate Yuba City's point guard alive that game. Not bad for a freshman.

The Placer JV girls are now 12-5.

Tonight she put in 11 points in the 3rd quarter and almost single handedly brought her team back. Three 3's in a row!

I've been coaching her since she was 5 years old. So yeah, I guess I helped build that.....

Thanks for working so hard Amber.

drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Jan 17, 2013 - 10:16am PT
Awesome Bruce! Building a future!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 17, 2013 - 11:20am PT
No he isn't. He's building his retirement by making a full-ride scholarship
shooting guard. Not that there's anything wrong with that! :-)
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 17, 2013 - 11:33am PT
GGNN, First World Problems, or "How I Saved A Little College Dough!"


It's funny to get attention at the school just because I happen to be her dad. Kinda fun.

She bringa much ahna upon humbr famiry!
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Jan 17, 2013 - 12:35pm PT
Nice Tony, I have built mandolins with redwood and like how they sound also. Very bright and full. Probably a lot like Doug-Fir. I have a few extra sets if you need some....let me know if you have questions also, would be able to answer some of them....


THis is what I have been doing. Just finished this pedal...going to fix the graphics alignment issues for the next one...sounds great too.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 17, 2013 - 01:31pm PT
Bump for daughters who bring the real goods! Instead of talking, she shows up and works. Building, if you will.....
Zander

climber
Jan 18, 2013 - 06:07pm PT
I love this thread. Wood, electrical, motors and daughters too, Woo hoo!

In an effort to keep the Magic alive (as Ekat would say ;-)

Twenty years ago I built these stairs out of doug fir, couldn't afford redwood at the time, should have used presure treated, which would have worked fine if I had maintained an impeccable paint job but real life and a tree that won't stop growing finally took a toll. Railing was alright fortunately.

Cheers, Z




John M

climber
Jan 18, 2013 - 08:30pm PT
That staircase is way cool. Thanks for posting that. This is a great thread.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 18, 2013 - 08:36pm PT
Zander, creative and stout-looking. Obiviously not done on a permit as
those retards never recognize quality. I've done lots of stairways and a
high percentage I've done twice cause people wanted what they want not what
some phukking building infector says they can have. So I've build 'em
twice- one butt ugly one to pass the infector and then the money unit.
J. Werlin

Social climber
Cedaredge, CO
Jan 18, 2013 - 10:22pm PT
cool rail Z.
Captain...or Skully

climber
Jan 19, 2013 - 12:27am PT
Nice Stylings there, Zander!
MisterE

Social climber
Jan 19, 2013 - 01:05am PT
Route fixins 2013

Tony Bird

climber
Northridge, CA
Jan 20, 2013 - 03:35pm PT
okay, ekat--here's a joke for you ... and on me ...

what happens when a luthier walks into a greek restaurant ?
















































my next job! i am so stoked--have wanted to get my hands on a good bouzouki for years!

:-D
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Jan 23, 2013 - 10:59am PT
I just finished a custom made Shaman's rattle for a client. The elk antler piece was from a mountain lion kill just outside the Indian Peaks Wilderness in CO. I also picked up a couple of the found feathers there (raven and woodpecker) as well as some quartz and feldspar gravel for placing inside the rattle along with dried corn, amethyst & jasper chips, and a Madagascar laser quartz crystal.



The fox face was backed with deer leather and stuffed with natural fiber; the eyes are onyx. All the feathers in the fan were found, including wild turkey, swan, raven, woodpecker, and bluejay. The wire-wrapped quartz crystal is accompanied by coral and turquoise beads.


The rattle head is elk rawhide; leather wraps, lacing, and fringe are purple dyed deer leather. Fox fur trim.


Norwegian

Trad climber
Pollock Pines, California
Jan 25, 2013 - 04:45pm PT
jesus edge,
gettin intimate with the spirits.
looks like inspired work.

keep going down skewed planes of understanding,
clients eat that shite right up and throw money as if
you offered some salvation from the mundane!

me?
i've been peeling miles of trees,
and drilling into the heart of rocks.

both of these pursuits are quite
brutal but anytime you
hike up the skirt of reality,
it's gettin tough.

im innit up to somewhere,
pictures forth coming
once i dodge the heat.
Zander

climber
Jan 26, 2013 - 12:00am PT
Very cool Edge!

Still trying to find some old stair pics to continue the tread above.

Z
Kalimon

Trad climber
Ridgway, CO
Jan 26, 2013 - 12:04am PT
Route fixins 2013

Surely there is not enough choss left for an arsenal like that Mr. EEE . . . you gonna start drillin' the sidewalk for chrissakes?

Maybe you got a drillin' drone set up.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 26, 2013 - 12:08am PT
Sometimes modern is cool. The treads ride on the single stringer. Of course,
none of this is legal so I built a balustrade out of 3/8 CDX and 2x3's to
get the final and then started over. All the wood is bamboo; the treads are
a full 2" thick! I made the dresser, too. Your do not deceive, the backs
of the four left, or right from the front, sections of the dresser have
Plexi backs. I'm not sure the owner ever cogently expressed a rational reason
why he wanted them that way. It might have been some sort of paranoia about
somebody sneaking up the stairs on him. He is a lawyer after all.


dogtown

Trad climber
Cheyenne, Wyoming and Marshall Islands atoll.
Jan 26, 2013 - 01:08am PT

This is a 1200 cc BMW two wheel drive side car I finish this fall. The side car is all hand made out of aluminum. Kind of a neat feature there’s a drive shaft that runs from the rear wheel of the bike to the side car wheel.

Pretty cool Eh? Dawg.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 26, 2013 - 02:19pm PT
You built that from scratch? You dog, you!

MEGA PROUD!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jan 28, 2013 - 01:36am PT
Very cool contributions from everyone! Double Wow on that sidecar! I know how much work that would be. How many hours on that thing you figure?

Tony- No I didn't build those kayaks, I wish I had those kind of skills! I think my sled handles better in the snow... ;) funny thing is you actually get better traction on water but sleds sure don't float!
Those kayaks are my landlords.. He's got a ladder on one of them and its crushing the skirt lip. It's actually quite a shame. They never get used, just sit there..

I been slacking on my repair. I was waiting for that pto cover and the weather has been excellent for climbing. Still managed to get my carb done last week tho.











Then I pulled my PTO cover and had a stripped screw which was fun.

And saw this...














east side underground

climber
Hilton crk,ca
Jan 28, 2013 - 10:30am PT
get that rig back together big mike, had some good sledding yesterday, oh yea, I'm building a bowling alley.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jan 30, 2013 - 04:29am PT
Getting there Eastside! Hoping to have her running tomorrow!

Got the chassis buttoned up today





Then started on the motor



Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Feb 1, 2013 - 01:52pm PT






I gapped the rings to .016 which is the tightest that spi recommends. Bombi says you can push it to .010 but that seems a bit much.








Just need a hand sticking her in and then I'm almost there.


Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Feb 1, 2013 - 02:06pm PT
Big Mike... tsk, tsk, tsk... using an iced tea can to soak or hold carb parts in. Where's the old steel Bud can? Are you building this machine and giving it to a little girl?





(BTW, I love this kind of rebuild. Well done!)
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Feb 4, 2013 - 12:21pm PT
Just started an addition to the house, adding about 300 sq ft and a 100 sq ft covered patio.





zBrown

Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
Feb 4, 2013 - 12:30pm PT
Not building - still in the thinking about it stage. Anybody ever do one?



SHAZAAM

Norwegian

Trad climber
Pollock Pines, California
Feb 4, 2013 - 01:08pm PT
frikken third grade project
on how to be a respectable dirtbag.

gotta love waldorf!

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 4, 2013 - 01:14pm PT
Weege - keepin' it real! Nice! And bonus points for pitching the sod roof! :-)
Norwegian

Trad climber
Pollock Pines, California
Feb 4, 2013 - 01:19pm PT
reilly maybe im too real,
we digested everyone of those
wheat grass seeds,
and then fished them out of our
stool;
we thought it
might accelerate the
germination.
dogtown

Trad climber
Cheyenne, Wyoming and Marshall Islands atoll.
Feb 5, 2013 - 07:15pm PT
Thanks, Reilly
When are you come-in out to Vedauwoo? I missed everyone last year. I’ll be back to my home in Cheyenne end of April 1st of May?

Big, Mike
Hours? A few Weeks, after the engineering and fabrication of the drive line for the side hack.

Z-Man!
What is under the hood of that 56 Ford truck.I did a Chevy that year.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 5, 2013 - 07:23pm PT
Boring Flooring, but it pays the bills.



Edit; Awesome, Norwegian! Way to raise 'em!
sketchypro

Trad climber
Melbourne, florida
Feb 10, 2013 - 12:08pm PT
Cypress wood hot tub
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Feb 10, 2013 - 01:21pm PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 10, 2013 - 03:28pm PT
Beautiful slabs!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Feb 10, 2013 - 05:11pm PT
One man gathers what another man spills...
hobo_dan

Social climber
Minnesota
Feb 10, 2013 - 05:44pm PT

8' 6" Fly Rod. I'm putting on two stripping guides.
zBrown

Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
Feb 10, 2013 - 06:00pm PT
Stephen would answer if he only knew how


dogtown, that 1953 truck has been around the block before, notice hood, and has small chevy in it

adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Feb 13, 2013 - 07:24pm PT
Now that it's working I'll post a summary of the quick and dirty 1957 Case 310 tractor/loader/backhoe rebuild sometime soon, but in the meantime took today (and half of yesterday and the day before) off for this:


Won't win any awards for taste, clarity or color, but there's nothing like fresh homemade maple syrup. Posted a couple pics of the DIY evaporator when I built it last year, but short version is it's a typical Home Depot barrel smoker with side box, to which I added a sheet metal collar, chimney and restaurant-supply full-size deep steam pans. I get ~3 gallons per hour evaporation, and what's in the pic is what remains of ~60 or 70 gallons of sap (currently ~2.5 gallons on the way down to 1.5). It's all Norway Maple from the neighbor's yard (10 trees, 23 taps), so tastes different than commercial but IMO better. I find Sugar Maple cloyingly sweet, and Norway seems to have an underlying bitterness that gives it a bit more depth of flavor.
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Feb 14, 2013 - 12:06pm PT
building a set of Toyota FJ60 axles to go into my jeep.


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 19, 2013 - 12:56am PT
Brasilero paisley countertop!

apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Feb 19, 2013 - 01:00am PT
Hey, builders...

I'm trying to put sliding doors into two locations with a sloped ceiling- one opening will be a pocket door, the other is a closet. Both have angled ceilings at the top.

A traditional top-track hung door won't work...got any sources for a bottom-rolling door hardware? The closet could have three panels (in bypass)...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 19, 2013 - 01:04am PT
Hafele is the go-to source for good sliding door sh!t. Made in Austria, Germany,
or Switzerland. Need I go on? Their online catalog blows big time though.
I don't understand why you can't have a top rail system. You've got to have
something up there so why not a small beam to hang the rail from? They make
a bitchin pocket door system with a timing belt that opens two doors at the
same time so you don't need as deep a pocket on either side. It's a pain to
install but it is Porsche quality. And, yes, you pay for it.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Feb 19, 2013 - 01:13am PT
The closet door will probably have 3 panels- the rightmost will be cut to the angle of the ceiling, with very little top rail from which to hang the door. The r/o of the closet is ~87".

The other pocket door has a similar, very limited top rail by which to hang the door.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 19, 2013 - 01:15am PT
So it will be open above? That ain't gonna fly. You at least have to have
some kind of guide track on top even with a bottom weight-bearing track.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Feb 19, 2013 - 01:19am PT
There will be only a few inches (at most) of top rail on which a guide could be fixed- not nearly enough to hang the weight of the door.

Edit: (I can't afford a Porsche....)
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Feb 20, 2013 - 11:47am PT
firstly,a nice bc setup for the east
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Feb 20, 2013 - 11:50am PT
secondly,one of the fastest setups for the road
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Feb 20, 2013 - 11:52am PT
ever tarramarked?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Feb 20, 2013 - 11:54am PT
yep,IGD
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Feb 20, 2013 - 11:55am PT
vid to follow
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Feb 21, 2013 - 08:52pm PT
Good piece of writing.

Thematically fits best here.


http://www.wordaroundthenet.com/2013/02/men-cave-again.html#links
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Feb 22, 2013 - 11:05am PT



Just completed roof sheeting and tar paper on the roof, and now it is pouring.
sempervirens

climber
Feb 22, 2013 - 11:16am PT
Wilbeer, why are you using those old 3-pin bindings on the Karhus? The skis look pretty new. Wouldn't cable bindings be an improvement? Just curious.

I'd like to try the terramarking. Are there brakes?
rich sims

Social climber
co
Feb 22, 2013 - 11:57am PT
Always fun to see what's being done
Gudio
The gutter/down spout systems looks great, art and function.

I just stopped by a home theater I trimmed and the metal counter top guy had a bent (slightly) straight edge.
He was sanding to top plate of the half wall.
Every time he moved the straight edge more work was needed.
Told him he would be at it all day and never get it right.
I brought down a 8' level and showed him his straight edge was not straight.LOL
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Feb 22, 2013 - 12:19pm PT
Sempervirens,those are voile 3pin w/hardwire bindings, w/hardwire removed only need the hardwires on icy aspects,3 pin is plenty for lake effect yo yoing[soft snow].As for the tarramark boards those are paul components,moto v brakes with real designs levers,and yes they work amazingly.


The skis look new but they are about 6 seasons old and they only see bottomless days.
Dr.Sprock

Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
Feb 22, 2013 - 12:55pm PT
built this Fender Princeton Reverb, wound the ultralinear output transformer,

the grill cloth is a climbing shirt that was too tight,

ydpl8s

Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
Feb 22, 2013 - 01:00pm PT
^^^^^^

Nice!!!! is that an SG or a Guild SG?
Dr.Sprock

Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
Feb 22, 2013 - 01:02pm PT
Epiphone, with a couple of chromebuckers, thanks for the props,
ydpl8s

Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
Feb 22, 2013 - 01:06pm PT
Ahhhh Epiphone, doesn't that have a narrower neck than the standard SG?
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Mar 3, 2013 - 11:23am PT
Not exactly "building," but I wired in some LEDs in my VW Westy yesterday. Major difference for the better.


Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 7, 2013 - 09:57am PT
Beautiful slabs, Warbler. I've never worked with gum before. Is the "moths wing" pattern in the last pic due to the grain, or just how the boards are drying after wetting to show the grain? Or likely a bit of both?

Last Fall I posted a pic of a Time Capsule that I made for my old town's sesquicentennial. It turned out that they couldn't pay me the $90 that I asked for to cover out of pocket expenses without using my name in their records, and I asked for it to be an anonymous donation, so the deal fell apart.


I just found a buyer through etsy.com who will be purchasing it at about 20% of what it should sell for, but I didn't want to have to pack it up in storage next month and ship it all the way to CO next summer with the rest of our belongings. He just wants me to replace the key behind glass with a marquetry shell of sand shaded maple and mahogany; pics to follow.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 7, 2013 - 10:52am PT
Dick, I have been self-employed as a furniture maker for the last 20 years. I had a one man shop in the Lakes Region of NH and have been president of the Guild of NH Woodworkers, VP of the NH Furniture Masters Association, and longtime State Juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen. Even with all of that, I largely worked alone in a bubble all day every day.

I am somewhat familiar with Dimes pieces, and they seem to be well made and nicely designed. My clients usually appreciated owning furniture that was bench made one at a time by a single craftsman, even though I generally had a year's worth of work ahead of any new commissions. I have sold pieces similar to this time capsule in the $3-3.5K range.

I have lived, worked, and climbed in NH my whole life. I have always enjoyed my numerous trips out West, and it was a long time goal to move west once our two kids graduated HS. After 3 years on the market, we finally sold our home and workshop last Sept and moved into a rental for the Winter. The shop space here is unheated, so I have put the furniture on hiatus and have been focusing on other interests until May when my youngest graduates from UMass. As soon as the ceremony is over we are loading ourselves and our two welsh corgis in a truck and a 24' RV and beginning a 3-4 month cross country road trip with eventual plans to relocate to the Front Range of CO.

We have no real schedule or agenda, just to pack up, see as many cool places as we can, climb some, hike some, and keep our eyes open for whatever new home calls out to us. I'm not even really sure I want to re-open my studio once we settle; I am just going to go with the flow and see what feels right.

I am truly cherishing this unique, new found freedom from the rat race, if only temporarily.
Norwegian

Trad climber
the tip of god's middle finger
Mar 7, 2013 - 11:34am PT
edge im sad to see the key
have to go.

we talked previously about the
beautiful irony of pasting
the key right next to the lock.

any potential thieves might
be instantly converted to saints
(which actually are just sugar-coated thieves)
upon seeing the sideways situation
greeting their grief.

its alright, your intent
remains solid.

who cares if the client wants
to put someone else's lock
around his key.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 7, 2013 - 11:53am PT
Norwegian, with your okey-dokey I wrote your words of prose about the key on the top of one of the wooden cleats that screws against the underside of the box and holds it to the base. It will remain hidden there until such time as someone sees fit to separate the two, possibly never.

The intention of the original design lives on.

Norwegian wrote:
"give a fvck could i if
you steal all my treasure.
have it. my substance
is adaptable. my fame
is framed in the claim
that wellness is mine to create."
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 7, 2013 - 12:08pm PT
The Warbler wrote:
There's both ends of the spectrum above - a cool juxtaposition of raw and refined.

Yeah, because this was a donation I just used what I had on hand. The legs were left over from a demonstration I did for a woodworkers fair, and the quilted birch boards had been in storage for about 10 years. The inlay at the top of the legs was resawn from a birch burl I saved from a firewood pile.

It looks much more harmonious with a veneered box.


The fully realized design that I had done previously was much more effective. It was an actual "Millennium Box" time capsule (sealed 2000 AD)for the State of NH and looked identical to this pic but with the key behind glass detail and a bit thinner aprons atop the legs.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 7, 2013 - 01:08pm PT
Yo Edge, is your time capsule somewhere in Concord where I can check it out next time I'm in town?
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 7, 2013 - 02:29pm PT
Warbler, I had misinterpreted you. Thanks for clarifying.

Brandon, I have no idea where the box is now. I think it was supposed to tour around for a while, but I imagine they got bored with that a d found a permanent display, I just don't know where.
John M

climber
Mar 7, 2013 - 02:46pm PT
You people on this thread shine.. Just plain shine. I love all the different sorts of craftsmanship.

And Brandon.. a good hardwood floor is to be cherished. And so is the workman who installs it.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 7, 2013 - 03:23pm PT
Full scale drawing of the shell marquetry and the maple veneer, backed with a layer of masking tape so the thin cross-grain sections don't split. It's like taping together potato chips.


Into the frying pan for the sand shading.


Fortunately for me, the devil is in the details, and I still have him on speed dial.

Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Mar 7, 2013 - 09:02pm PT
Rebuild of a rocket.

Good flight on 3600 Ns, 2 years ago...

[Click to View YouTube Video]

Bad flight (BOOM) on 5000 Ns last summer...

[Click to View YouTube Video]

Rebuild on the way...






phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Mar 7, 2013 - 11:57pm PT
Edge, thanks for sharing the story about your upcoming move. What an exciting time in your life!
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 13, 2013 - 08:57pm PT
From the look of it, I'm not so much building as fortifying...


If they come from the West, we're all good.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Mar 13, 2013 - 09:19pm PT
Gunkie-Wild and crazy things you are doing! Looks like a super fun project.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 14, 2013 - 07:30pm PT
This is what I get to see every morning the sun shines through my front door!

Thanks to JustTheMaid!

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 16, 2013 - 04:20pm PT
I'm building an addition with my buddy Lucas.


Banquo

climber
Amerricka
Mar 16, 2013 - 06:15pm PT
A short, 300 gram, no tools required to change bits, SDS drill holder.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
BooDawg

Social climber
Butterfly Town
Mar 27, 2013 - 06:05pm PT
I've just finished building my raised-bed garden utilizing recycled lumber and filling the beds with a mixture of organic compost, topsoil, and mushroom compost. With the irrigation now in, the next step will be planting.

The site is a recycled cat cage that had a connection through a window so the previous tenant's cat could access the outdoors but was protected from local predators by a huge enclosed cage. It's this cage that will keep the garden plants safe from deer, turkeys and above-ground herbivores.


I first put down a weed cloth layer to keep nearby tree roots from invading the garden then a layer of hardware cloth to keep the gophers out! Then I cut the used lumber into pairs of equal length and made the beds by attaching the boards with galvanized tape.


Then I filled the beds with a custom mixture of growing media.


Lastly, I installed a drip-like irrigation system.


Now comes the real fun: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 27, 2013 - 06:15pm PT
Now comes the real fun: How Does Your Garden Grow?

You know, there's a thread for that...

Your garden setup puts mine to shame.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 29, 2013 - 06:29pm PT
Banquo- love the drill holder. From my (seemingly failed) attempt at an ER collet holder I'd suggest putting flats on it somewhere to allow a wrench to be applied when the drill gets stuck. Seems that was one of the issues with the prototype I sent to Minerals, so figured I'd pass it along.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Mar 29, 2013 - 06:43pm PT
So much nice work - excellent work on this thread

Thanks to you all.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 29, 2013 - 07:48pm PT
OK, who can guess what it is?

You're right! A closet with a skylight!


Muy moderne- trust me, a couple of gentle knocks with a small block
and the mitred AL corner looked good.
Yes, that is bamboo plywood - but solid, i.e., made up of little strips
all glued together. Muy expensivo! Oh, and the 'studs' are 8 quarter
beech milled down.
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Mar 29, 2013 - 08:19pm PT
No building today- just diggin footing holes in a stiff wind.... SO much fun
Remembering this from last year
John M

climber
Mar 29, 2013 - 08:22pm PT
I really like that stained glass by Justthemaid. Very nice.. Perfect colors and composition.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Mar 29, 2013 - 09:09pm PT
I spent the morning lacing the head on a 24" diameter X 12" high powwow drum of elk rawhide and cedar. The frame was made from 16 staves glued along the grain, which I have found helps the drum hold its tone much better than laminated frames; as the humidity rises and the hide loosens, the wood also swells across the grain around the circumference and everything remains tight.

The cedar stand is half lapped at the intersection and held together with a bolt and wing nut so it can be quickly disassembled and stored flat. Once the rawhide dries on the heads I will tie four handles to suspend the drum from the frame, and then the four beaters.

adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 29, 2013 - 10:26pm PT
I swear that once I get this schoolhouse finished I'll post some climbing content. But in the meantime, the Township has been after me about the (large) amount of mud being tracked out of the driveway and onto the PA-73, so figured I may as well play Scrapheap Challenge and see if I could cobble together a functional scraper blade for the backhoe/loader using nothing more than materials laying around the garage....

Step 1: Google Image search to see what a bolt-on scraper blade for a loader bucket looks like.


Step 2: Root around the property for a suitable piece of steel, which turned up a piece of 3/8" plate that had been relegated to keep-the-backhoe-from-sinking-in-the-mud duty. Had to pull it out with said backhoe, as it weighed quite a bit more than I could manage by myself.


Step 3: Deliver to the work area.


Step 4: Cut to length. Amazingly enough, my puny 40 amp plasma cutter, which is only rated to severing 1/4" plate (when connected to 240V), managed to gnaw its way through 3/8" plate without complaint. The cut is ugly as hell, but worked. Oh, and only took 2 minutes to sever the 10" width. I don't even want to think how long it would have taken with a sawzall....

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 29, 2013 - 10:34pm PT
Dig a ditch. Put a steel grate with large steel ribs over it. The grate will shake the clay off.

It's mandatory in CA. They go even further there. After you shake off your tires, you have to get them washed and inspected.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Mar 29, 2013 - 10:36pm PT
Step 5: Notch the plate to fit the bucket. As I mentioned, the cut was ugly, but worked just fine. On a side note, it now occurs to me that the logo on the torch is strikingly similar to the Marlboro cigarette logo.


Step 6: With the slots cut, lift the plate and tack weld the brackets on over the bucket teeth. Kinda a PITA since the bucket's been beat to hell and nowhere near straight/level, but not too bad. (hence the brackets being nowhere near in line)


Step 7: Tacked in place, so drill a pair of holes in the scraper and bucket for bolts to hold it in place...


Step 8: Quick test scrape before welding everything all permanent-like...

End result was actually a lot better than this last pic, as I tweaked the fit to compensate for the fact that the rear left tire is 2" larger diameter than the rear right tire, which has the bucket 1" out of level over its width. It now scrapes completely clean and level, and I can now walk across the driveway without getting all muddy.

All told, not bad for a day of goofing off using only found materials...

:-)

-aric.

ps- on the offchance anyone's in the market for a plasma cutter, mine is a Simadre Tech Cut40D and while (comparatively) cheap has handled everything I've thrown an it in stride. Well, everything except piercing 1" steel plate, which is almost an order of magnitude thicker than it's rated to.... It would get about half an inch in and then the ceramic torch cover would shatter due to heat, which isn't surprising. Aside from that it's quite the nice piece of equipment.
sempervirens

climber
Mar 31, 2013 - 03:45pm PT
I'm planning on tiling a shower and bathroom - walls and floor. Can anyone help advise? Do I really need to put thin set below the hardi backer board? Should I use 1/2" hardi backer on the walls? (I already intend to use the 1/2" hardi backer on the floor, but thought I might get away with the 1/4" in the walls?). Is there a more water proof type of thin set cement that should be used in the shower? The space is a bit tight for a shower stall, so we decided to just tile the whole floor and most of the bathroom walls. I intent to build a 2" high lip on the floor around the shower perimeter to conatain the water and there will be a shower curtain. But I want the whole floor to be able to withstand some water.

Any help appreciated,thanks.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Mar 31, 2013 - 03:59pm PT
Sempervirens,i would put a coat of thin set[i like the kind you mix up] under the floor seams and where the sidewalls butt to the floor.1/4 inch is all right over straight wallboard.If the walls are not good use 1/2 inch.Keep your seams tight,use an even coat under your tile.Use the best grout you can afford.Either way ,you will be grouting down the road,but that is maintenence. Best of Luck,Terence


also,try not to fasten near seams,that helps
Scott Thelen

Trad climber
Truckee, Ca
Mar 31, 2013 - 04:01pm PT
Get a PVC type liner for the floor make sure it goes up at least 8" on the sides. Make sure not to put any holes in it. Put in your drain then fill it with bedding mortar making sure to angle from the sides to the drain. then add tile.

hope that helps Ive had a few bloody marys

Happy Easter
Onewhowalksonrocks

Mountain climber
portland, Maine
Mar 31, 2013 - 06:26pm PT

Deck, door and fence almost done!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 31, 2013 - 06:48pm PT
Semper, if you want the most bombproof setup buy a one piece tile base.
There are good ones made of some kind of heavy duty 'plastic' that looks
and feels like corian and Kohler makes really nice ones of cast iron.
Captain...or Skully

climber
Mar 31, 2013 - 06:54pm PT
They make Corian shower bases, too. It's more polyester than plastic, so it'll last longer....There's also the Wedi tilebacker systems. Good stuff, that.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Mar 31, 2013 - 09:09pm PT

emper, if you want the most bombproof setup buy a one piece tile base.
There are good ones made of some kind of heavy duty 'plastic' that looks
and feels like corian

There's an outfit in the Anaheim area that custom makes those to size as well as wall slabs.

The trade name for the product is "cultured marble"

sempervirens

climber
Mar 31, 2013 - 09:19pm PT
The one-piece tile base probably won't work for me 'cause the drain hole is not in the center. I suppose I could move the hole and the shower drain pipe but there is a bunch of plumbing under there that'd be in the way. I'm assuming the one piece tile base has the drain hole centered.

I'm not familiar with the pvc stuff. Is it in a plyable sheet? Like a sheet of plastic? And does it go under the hardi backer? Or over?

I do need to angle the thin set and tile toward the drain a little too as suggested.

Thanks for all the help people.
richross

Trad climber
Mar 31, 2013 - 09:38pm PT
The stonework on the addition at the Lundy estate.

http://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/04/nyregion/large-estate-to-help-link-parks-chain-near-catskills.html









sempervirens

climber
Apr 2, 2013 - 11:15am PT
That stone work is super cool. Where is the Lundy estate? I've never heard of it. Aesthetically speaking, the roof lines look kinda jumbled and don't really go together, IMO. Seems like a building where additions were put on as after thoughts. It's funny to me that so much effort (and $) was put into such a castle and it looks like it doesn't fit together. Also, I'm surprised they painted the large post and beams grey; I'd have preferred a wood stain preservative. The craftsmanship is excellent though.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Apr 3, 2013 - 07:25pm PT
hey there say, wow, wonderful things getting built here...

booDawg and ekat, i hope to at least put good soil in my garden this year...
not sure when i can plant now, it is still in the 20's mid, and 30's some...

wow, i may just plant and fall will set in :O

hope not, ;)




also, neat building stuff rielly and all...


here is WHAT I JUST BUILT:

cost about 4 bucks, i think it did, from thrift store finds, :



Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Apr 3, 2013 - 07:34pm PT
Those flared-eave gambrel roofs look a little out of harmony to me as a matter personal taste, but that's your std Dutch colonial revival roof. Looks a little more out of place being adjacent to that std gabled roof on the second building in back.

Pretty much the defining characteristic making it a "dutch" colonial rather than some other colonial is the gambrel roofs, and the revival era ones tended toward the flared eaves.

Love this thread. One day I'll actually put up some pics.
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Apr 3, 2013 - 07:35pm PT
i have done quite a bit of work with clay/adobe/mud-- most stuff has a high silt content (not good) it's suprisingly hard to get it right.

Cordwood/ strawn]bale house,, 5 years now, no problems.. it's all about the design 30" overhangs,, drains, etc
s
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 3, 2013 - 08:47pm PT
Cherry Insta-Closet!


The retards were too cheap to change the existing crown so I had to
cope mine into the existing! Grrrrr....Waaay stoopid.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 5, 2013 - 04:58pm PT
The past few weeks have been quite interesting. Establishing yourself as a sub to call for whatever has its ups and downs.

I've painted the exterior of a house, woven corners on cedar shake siding, framed, hung drywall, hung a gutter system, installed windows, trimmed windows and doors, and raked a lawn.

I work with two great GC's though, and have friends on each crew. Spring has sprung, life does not suck. At all.

Sorry for the tell and no show. I'm too damn busy to stop for lunch, much less take pictures.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 11, 2013 - 01:40pm PT
I just picked up an elliptical granite top that I ordered to go on a mahogany and makore coffee table base that I made for my son's graduation from UMass Amherst. Last week we were forwarded a link listing him as one of the Top Ten Graduating Seniors in his Sports Management Department, which is one of the top two programs in the country. Proud!

http://www.isenberg.umass.edu/sportmgt/Undergraduate/Top_Ten_Seniors_2013/


This is Max last summer on a deep sea fishing trip.

But this pic more correctly captures his personality:

I guess you can say I had a part of building him too, 22 years in the making. He interviews later this week with the Boston Celtics, fingers are crossed!
Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Apr 11, 2013 - 02:11pm PT
Gorgeous table Edge. Had never heard of makore before.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 11, 2013 - 02:39pm PT
Had never heard of makore before.

It's often referred to as African cherry, but since it is unrelated I avoid that name. It pairs well with mahogany but is harvested in Africa, and often shows the tight fiddleback curl that you can see on the aprons. The legs and cockbeading are South American mahogany, and the central shelf is ribbon stripe SA mahogany.
Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Apr 11, 2013 - 04:53pm PT
A Sturmpanzer IV mid-production "Brummbar" with complete interior:



The engine is a Panzer IV J from CMK. Shouldn't be much different than the one in a Pz IV in a "Brummbar". The full gun compartment interior is by Griffon Models. And the driving compartment and drive train are resin by R&J Enterprises that did create some problematic dimension changes in the chassis interior.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 12, 2013 - 01:05am PT
Edge, beautiful, as always. I am assuming, also as usual (but I'm not proud),
that the aprons are veneer on a bandsawn form?
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Apr 12, 2013 - 01:38am PT
Good kid and good table, Edge. Like the thickness top and the tiny bead you ran at the bottom of the apron parts, as well.

I love Makore. I did a whole residential project from a large flitch of figured Makore. In the solid its terrific too. One of the premier species.


Good luck.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 12, 2013 - 09:13am PT
I am assuming, also as usual (but I'm not proud),
that the aprons are veneer on a bandsawn form?

Reilly, the aprons are veneer over three layers of 1/4" bending plywood, aka Wacky Wood. I built a form of 3/4" ply ribs, covered with a layer of bending ply and then scrap Formica (so the glue squeeze out wouldn't bond), the sum total equalling the inside radius of the elliptical apron parts. There is a backer veneer of poplar under the makore veneer (on both faces) so that the tiny voids from the bending ply fill with the two part glue and don't telegraph through.

The whole lay-up goes into a vacuum bag and once I pop it off the form I can lay it on the floor and stand on the center of the curve with no deflection. I then use loose tenons to join the apron ends to the leg tops using a Rojek mortising machine. The solid wood cockbead is bandsawn to fit and covers all the layers on the bottom edge; the radius is made with a custom ground hand scraper blade.

I could have bandsawn out the apron parts from solid wood, but the end aprons would need to come out of a 4" x 6" x 16" solid with lots of waste and resulting short grain problems. Plus, making the outside radius completely smooth would be a PITA, with potential for voids. The bending ply is much faster, stronger, and more predictable.

It sounds more complicated than it actually is, I can crank these out pretty fast.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Apr 15, 2013 - 08:53am PT
I'm delivering this later this morning; 24" x 13" powwow drum with stand and four beaters. Western red cedar and elk rawhide for the drum, and the stand if half lapped at the joint and secured with a bolt and wing nut for easy disassembly and storage.


The beaters are from downed pine branches with hieroglyphic-like worm borings, deer leather, and bison fur trim.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 16, 2013 - 05:28pm PT
18' walls are pretty fun to build...




The bummer is that the job is one mile from the climbing in Rumney, and I'm stuck working. Might have to drive myself and bring my shoes later this week...
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Apr 23, 2013 - 11:37pm PT
My idea of an ideal portaledge:
Captain...or Skully

climber
Apr 24, 2013 - 01:05am PT
Nice pad, Guido. That looks like a rumpus room below.
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Apr 26, 2013 - 04:23pm PT
I chucked this up many months ago....got distracted and now can't remember what I was going to turn. Damn age. Nice piece of wood though...but clearly not a bowl...I usually like to make little covered boxes, but this looks too long. I'll think about it.


Susan
rockermike

Trad climber
Berkeley
Apr 26, 2013 - 05:53pm PT
I was one of a crew of about 20 who got to build this roller coaster .....
Fun project and quite decent pay for the time (1986).

Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Apr 26, 2013 - 06:10pm PT
Susan- looks to short for a bat... Maybe a fish wacker??

Cool Mike!
steveA

Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
Apr 26, 2013 - 06:20pm PT
Edge,

Real nice work--per your usual.

I think we can both agree that the number one priority in order of importance is:

Do a good job raising your kids

Take your creative skills seriously, ( if you work with your hands)

If you have any time left: Keep climbing
squishy

Mountain climber
May 1, 2013 - 01:51pm PT
I crashed what I built, now I have to build another one...at least it was exciting...

[Click to View YouTube Video]
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
May 23, 2013 - 01:41pm PT
mirror mirror on the wall,
please concur that i am the
foulest of them all.

wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
May 29, 2013 - 12:51am PT
file:///C:/Users/terence/Downloads/Harris_3-4-12.pdf

Scored a new house to build.Finally.Building is slow in these parts.

I will keep you posted
rich sims

Social climber
co
May 29, 2013 - 02:07am PT
How about rebuildingI had some fun with this home theaterAnd between snow storm an outdoor concrete countertop
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
May 29, 2013 - 08:12am PT
Nice stuff. Gotta appreciate good craftsmanship.
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
May 29, 2013 - 09:27am PT

Traditional adobe mud mix over wood lathe, first coat
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
May 29, 2013 - 07:57pm PT
Just finishing up some shaker custom doors.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
May 29, 2013 - 08:55pm PT
Love that concrete work, Rich Sims!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
May 29, 2013 - 10:35pm PT
Way to cheat the Widowmaker Rich!

The beam end scab job could have made a lawyer some money. LOL

Sweet doors wilbeer.

Lovely Weeg Wood too!

I love this thread.
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
May 29, 2013 - 10:50pm PT
I love this thread too.

Holy Crap Rich! (speaking both literally and figuratively). How the hell was that deck still standing?

I've got new stuff on the worktable.. It all in shards at the moment so I'll have to get back with pics at a later date.
rockermike

Trad climber
Berkeley
Jun 3, 2013 - 02:41pm PT
Retrofit window in a hundred year old garage c#m studio: took me twice as long to complete as I had estimated. Ha. Typical. ( I have no idea why the photos are coming out upside down - but you get the idea)


Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jun 8, 2013 - 06:52pm PT
My 14 yo daughter shaping her 9 foot surfboard.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 8, 2013 - 07:37pm PT
RockerMike, I hate to break it to you but the header is supposed to go over
the window. Well, some retard had to say it, right? :-)

Weege, the trees love you, man.

Rich Sims' pics show how over-engineered everything is.

Wilbeer - really nice doors!

I put in some lawn edgeing today! It was a work of art I tell ya.

Gunkie, why does a 14 yr old need a 9 footer? She going to Jaws or Cortez?
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Jun 8, 2013 - 08:06pm PT
Rockermike's images reset:




Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 8, 2013 - 08:12pm PT
Hey Wilbeer, strong work man. Those look great! And, you're going to be building a house? Right on!

I'm just starting on a log structure for a playground. No photos yet, but it will look similar to this one I did a couple of years ago.

WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Bighorns
Jun 8, 2013 - 10:49pm PT
Nice work all!

Here is my most recent addition to the "farm", a chicken coop/run. We have a sum of zero domestic fowl experience in our home, but we dove in with 6 chicks and a tub this spring. My grandfathers would cringe at the opulence of this birdhouse, but it was fun to build.

The coop is built for 6-8 feather dinos.
Highlights include:
-Two recycled windows, with new homemade frames
-louvered and covered vent
-R13 insulation
-wired with one 15a recepticle
-linoleum floors/basin
-walk in door
-exterior access to nesting boxes
-8 X 12 covered run with walk in gate

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 10, 2013 - 05:04pm PT


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 13, 2013 - 04:46pm PT
The log play structure is coming along nicely.


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 14, 2013 - 06:34pm PT
Nobody is posting to this thread, and I'm stoked on the playground project I'm currently working on, so here's today's progress.

Lots of scribe work with the Lancelot. The Lancelot is a wheel with a chainsaw chain that goes on a grinder. It's used for sculpting logs.


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 14, 2013 - 07:01pm PT
Looking good, Brandon! But if I were you I'd consider asking my co-worker
before I took her picture. I'm not sure what kind of arm she has but I'm
thinking a brush-back was about to be delivered, if not an outright beaning! :-)
Robb

Social climber
It's Ault or Nunn south of Shy Annie
Jun 14, 2013 - 07:13pm PT
Is it just me or is that header not mated to the king stud in Haan's second reposted pic?

No offence meant, just askin'
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jun 14, 2013 - 07:16pm PT
^^^i agree Reilly,Nice looking work Brandon!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 14, 2013 - 07:30pm PT
Reilly, it's retribution for her posting an unflattering picture of me somewhere else. I was gassed from carrying logs and looked like a turtle.

She wouldn't mind, I asure you. My coworkers are pretty rad.

Thanks Wilbeer.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 14, 2013 - 07:35pm PT
Brandon, just tell me you didn't have to peel those logs.
I did that once. My butt has never recovered.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Jun 14, 2013 - 07:37pm PT
Really nice work.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 14, 2013 - 07:39pm PT
I peeled most of them.

I love the workout I get from running a draw knife for a couple of days. More than a couple of days and I am hating it.

My shoulders are strong, it's all about changing your position as you peel to even out the pain.

Left side, right side, long reach, short reach. Repeat.

Edit; your butt only hurts when you have to straddle the smaller logs. The big logs stay put and you can move around them.

Double Edit; Ones sharpening skills are as important as ones peeling skills. Twenty minutes of peeling equals ten minutes of sharpening your iron.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jun 14, 2013 - 08:08pm PT
I have never peeled logs,but i have made hand hewn beams with an adze,i will agree that you become a master sharpener.
Floorabove

climber
The Gunks y'all
Jun 14, 2013 - 08:22pm PT

Mahogany butcher block top with cut out for the Big Green Egg.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 14, 2013 - 08:44pm PT

so with a draw knife

do you pull it across the sharping stone
or do you clamp it and scrub it with the sharpner?

I learned to sharpen it sitting down, with one handle on the ground, and the other in my right hand. I'm a lefty, so I work through the stones, and finish with a strop, typical.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 14, 2013 - 09:53pm PT
Just listen to the stone and the iron. You'll know when you're getting a good hone. It sings when you're doing it right and you know it.

Edit; it's Friday night and I'm still talking about work. Lame. Hope you all have a good weekend.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jun 15, 2013 - 09:35am PT
I just finished making a Medieval chair, bed and strong box in anticipation of my 2-week stay in a military encampment and fighting in the Pennsic War next month.


Pennsic War
5,000 knights on the battlefield bashing at each other in a huge melee
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Jun 15, 2013 - 10:47am PT
^^^^ Kinda looks like the überfall at the Gunks.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 24, 2013 - 05:44pm PT
Log play structure is done, but for a few punch list items.




The octagonal facets on the posts was a fun project to essentially wrap it up this afternoon.

Back to building with milled lumber...
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jun 30, 2013 - 05:52pm PT
Great work, great setting, great kid!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 30, 2013 - 06:28pm PT
Sweet table!

And you've got a Wood Mizer? Jealous!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 30, 2013 - 07:28pm PT
Nice looking work, the grain is really nicely matched in your second photo upthread.

As for the Wood Mizer.....

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 30, 2013 - 07:52pm PT
That's a big dimension.

I've been using the Lancelot, which is a chainsaw chain on a grinder wheel. It's about 4''.

It's improbable, but we get our work down to no shadow line, + - 1/128''
Crag Q

Trad climber
Louisville, Colorado
Jun 30, 2013 - 07:54pm PT
My wife and I spent the last 9 weekends remodeling our kitchen and parts of our first floor. It was a lot of man hours and much climbing, biking and fly fishing was missed while we did it, but we are really psyched on the results! I also pushed my DIY skills to a new level.


Crag Q

Trad climber
Louisville, Colorado
Jun 30, 2013 - 09:23pm PT
Thanks Warbler! Our main goal was to open it up a bit.

I worked a bunch in the evenings and had a few days of vacation thrown at it as well. The elapsed time was 2 months. The worst part was we neglected the kids a bit while we bared down.

My wife is super happy about it and was very patient since we waited about 7 years to do that remodel so we could afford it.
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Jul 1, 2013 - 12:51am PT
Nice table on the last page Warbler!

How stable is the Torrey pine? Do you have to dovetail cleats in the underside or otherwise keep it from cupping while allowing for expansion & contraction?
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Jul 1, 2013 - 01:15am PT
I have to say, all this talk about blades and saws and such makes me a bit queasy. Sharp things scare me.

But I love looking at ya'alls work.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 1, 2013 - 02:16am PT
Are you saying you fine tune your joints in the timber framing with one?

I've been using it for log scribe work.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 2, 2013 - 11:19pm PT
some might call it a burnpile.
i call it my vanity.
like a ship upon the dirt sea,
i often exercise, here,

my viking imaginations
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 3, 2013 - 12:48am PT
thanks kevin.
like most whom i cross pasts with,
building inspectors walk away wondering of my intent and of my understanding.

rsin,
i exaggerated all the plumbing so you just lift the sink right off the top to access any intestinal issues.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 3, 2013 - 12:55am PT

that was a six-pack project,
i free-handed that shite through the
un-fenced table saw.

rsin my wife will hardi-board
and grout the river stone on top,
to flush out the surface with the sink edge.

getting the iron sink out is like 5.9 crimper.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 3, 2013 - 08:36am PT
warbler i think i'll
fix a cam hook 'neath the
sink edge once i grout it.
so it'll be A1 plumbing.
FRUMY

Trad climber
SHERMAN OAKS,CA
Jul 4, 2013 - 01:51pm PT
Please don't hurt Mr. Bill.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 4, 2013 - 02:18pm PT
Nice! I'm not a fan of pinned blade guards, but that's just because I built decks for a few years. One accidental set down of a saw with a pinned guard and you're screwed.

The reason I'm replying is to acknowledge the difference from east coast to west coast in regards to circular saws.

I moved to NH with my sweet Bosch worm drive saw. I love it, can run it one handed all day, and it has no cord to get tangled on joists. You plug the cord directly into it. Everyone I've worked with here has talked trash about it because 'its too heavy'. The saw of choice here is a left handed Makita sidewinder. No worm drives to be seen for the most part.

With my crew when push comes to shove and we need to cut beefy lumber, the worm drive is requested. Hopefully I'm changing opinions, because the longer frame on my saw allows for faster, more accurate cuts on sheet goods, and more torque on large cuts.

I wonder why this is, a worm drive was mandatory when I framed in California. Maybe it's due to codes requiring heavier framing because of earthquakes?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 4, 2013 - 02:53pm PT
Growing up, we cut these things called rafters

Easy there, snarky. I throw a pencil in the guard to pin it when needed.

Typically when cutting those things called rafters.

But, I never leave it pinned because I work on a crew where nobody does that. If you're not familiar with it, it can be mucho peligroso. I err on the side of caution and safety.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 4, 2013 - 03:03pm PT
i've the saw though minimal skull,
i did not see a guard to pin back?

am i missing something?
a few chromesomes maybe?

norwegian finish tool:
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 4, 2013 - 03:09pm PT
No worries man.

90 percent of my roof systems are framed with rafters.

Happy holiday!
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 4, 2013 - 03:13pm PT
brandon you ever use i-joists as rafters?
super straight, light, any-length available
r-38 compatible.

plus a std. skill saw blade'll cut em.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 4, 2013 - 03:20pm PT
A standard 7 1/4'' blade will cut any rafter, it's the angle that's the reason for pinning the guard.

I'm pretty aware of when I pin my guard, but since I don't do it all the time, I've had some close calls. Potentially mangled floors and thighs.

Yikes!

There is also the liability issue of someone unfamiliar with the torque of a wormdrive picking up a saw with a removed guard on the jobsite or at home,

I know I'm just nitpicking here, but every beam saw I've used had the guard intact. It is part of knowing how to make accurate cuts that requires you to pull the trigger, let the wobble go away, retract the guard with one hand, and begin the cut with the other, before returning your lesser hand to the equipment. Like I said, nitpicking, but I like keeping things safe on a jobsite.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 4, 2013 - 03:43pm PT
ah the most liberating skill that
i've learned as a carpenter is surrender.

i fall trees for a living,
and i recognize in each one,
a personality.

some argue with me all day long.
others concede willingly to mine will.

at first, when i began to build my home,
i mistook this material input as my mistake.

then after a few wrestling matches 'tween i and understanding,
i let go of my hope for plumb and level.

i let the character in the wood define our relationship,
of course with minimal coercion on my part;

and this led to complementary "mistakes" that suitors
of my space cannot pinpoint.

it's a spacial feeling thing.

we strive as a society for absolute definition of
our's confinement; but then we inhabit this strangled
space and cannot realize why it is dis-inviting.

the eyes seek out confusion, for mere entertainment,
because everywhere within our domesticated cage,
organization suppresses the covalent message as offered
of that which we interact with.

so i built my space all reckless and drunk,
and my hope crawled down a hole and died;
so i buried it proper, and out of that patch
grew some dreams, that now manage my reality.

brandon, and other in-business builders:
clients absolutely love the slightly compromised
spaces that i create.

seriously, i've no contractor's license and i disclose as much,
but i cant keep my phone silent, or my bank account empty,
no matter how hard i try.

f*#k up and call it art.
as long as your song is convincing enough,
prisoners of our culture and of our domestic interpretation
but heartily into your folly.

and thus, the bills be paid.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 4, 2013 - 03:46pm PT
You can see my 044 in the van too. I used that the other day to cut an entire bunk of tgis

that's rad, treez.
you cut lumber with a gun.
surely without ear protection, right?
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 4, 2013 - 04:34pm PT
is not 044 a guage?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 4, 2013 - 04:56pm PT
90% rafters? Nice. Trusses just make sense most of the time.

It depends on the size and snow load, obviously. In NH it's cheaper to cut a birds mouth than it is to source and purchase trusses.

Another regional difference, like worm drives/sidewinders.

It's interesting to see the reaction of people to the "defects" and imperfections in stuff built from local trees.

Absolutely. Are you familiar with the term 'Wabi Sabi'? It's a Japanese term meaning 'Perfection through imperfection', and I'm a huge proponent of this style. Not imperfection in craftsmanship, rather, perfection in the imperfection of the medium you are using.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 4, 2013 - 08:18pm PT
Warbler, love those tables!

Weege, you do the wood proud. You the Tree Karma Man.

I've heard about those dangerous-looking saws but I'm too young to have done such. ;-)

I've also heard that people used to use chalklines and such. WTF?

I hate sawdust!

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jul 4, 2013 - 08:41pm PT
When I work with logs, I use inklines.

My buddy is a traditional Japanese timberframer, so I've learned to use flexible framing squares and inklines.

Additionally, I've learned that true Japanese timberframers sit down to hone their iron, rather than do it at a table.

It seems simple, but it's a huge difference.

Such nuances are what I strive to learn.

It's going to take my entire life, and I'll never have learned everything, but I'm OK with that.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jul 4, 2013 - 10:22pm PT
Reilly...No chalklines, chainsaws , or saw dust...This is madness...! This is Sparta....! RJ
Edge

Trad climber
New Durham, NH
Jul 5, 2013 - 03:02am PT
All of this fine craftsmanship and tech talk is making me yearn to get back in the shop and craft me some fine furniture.

Not that I'm gonna end my road trip early or anything foolish like that. I'm willing to wait out the urges. (Insert here: "All good things in their own time", and other suitable cliches.)

In the meantime, please carry on!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 10, 2013 - 04:33pm PT
What is it about wimmen? They're never satisfied! The wifey insisted our
basement access door needed replacing. It had years left on it!

Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Jul 10, 2013 - 05:15pm PT
Inside Out Adventure Wagon. 95 s.f. turns into 1096 s.f. of Cafe Olé. Cafe Bar Gelato. Full bath with deep soak tub. Marble wood-fired pizza oven. To quote my buddy Rowe, who kept Chamonix cool "Yo soy Montańero y tengo una motosierra muy grande". Hasta la vista locos.
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Jul 11, 2013 - 10:51am PT
i get that the pitcher is glued to the shelf, but still pondering water in the tub
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 11, 2013 - 12:15pm PT
Flip-Flop... sweet. I love it.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Jul 18, 2013 - 07:50am PT
treez = Frank Lloyd Wright ???

Love cantilever designs.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 18, 2013 - 10:09am PT
No, gunkie, treez = OSHA Poster Chile! LOL!
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jul 23, 2013 - 10:07am PT
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 23, 2013 - 11:29am PT
treez-lat and and lontgit?
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 23, 2013 - 11:51am PT
I get 1776?!!

Well I can't hang with this crowd, in toolz or craftsmanship, but I built my momma a little wee patio....

It's named How To Make It Up As You Go, or How To Use Every Last Paver You Bought And Paid For!
Seamstress

Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
Jul 23, 2013 - 02:14pm PT

We grew tired of staining the deck over and over. So we put down maintenance free Trex. Of course we got the batch the was defective. So we have to replace the entire deck again with the new materials. My husband was tempted to make the whole pattern simpler, but the project sucked him back into the art form. The sunburst, the diagonal cuts, all that will be part of the replacement, too.

It must be finished by month's end since there is a big picnic scheduled for our house. Let's see if all 27 railings are finished. We also have to clean and refill the hot tub. The water pump needs to be installed for the water feature - after he finds some ricks to complete the mountain stream effect. The tadpoles that were evicted from the water feature now need to get evicted from the pool, the pool needs to be cleaned and running. I am not confident it will all get done it ime.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jul 26, 2013 - 10:16am PT
Some Cherry trees were harmed in this photo
Building a Farm brewery[see nano] in the train station of Canandaigua ,N.Y.

The Twisted Rail Brewing Company.
wicoxfreedom

Sport climber
Anoka, MN
Jul 26, 2013 - 10:40am PT
Garage Climbing Wall v.3.0


More details at realworldclimbing.com
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Aug 2, 2013 - 03:03pm PT
Just cannot stay away from a bar.

It is friday after all.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Aug 2, 2013 - 03:10pm PT
finishing up inside of new addition and refinising floors in the original portion.






Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Aug 9, 2013 - 11:04pm PT
Built three boards in five weeks (late June - late July) before our annual two weeks on the outer banks. Surfed each one of these and they worked very well in all kinds of surf. Looking forward to some tropical juice on the reefs of Rhode Island this fall.










Onewhowalksonrocks

Mountain climber
In the middle of the ocean
Aug 10, 2013 - 12:03am PT

This chimney has loose stones on the outside. Missing 4 feet flue tile, wall built over Fireplace insert without a flue liner. I've been working on it for four days, two more and it will be done. Nevada City Ca

Oh Yea 3rd stage creosote, just waiting for a chimney fire.
strangeday

Trad climber
Brea ca.
Aug 10, 2013 - 12:30am PT
Latest hobby is making knives...fun, but very time consuming.





Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Aug 10, 2013 - 10:02am PT
a crafty bunch, here.
nice work folks.
Charlie D.

Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
Aug 10, 2013 - 10:23am PT
Stone work for the lamp......granite, quartzite, felspar crystals and some sort of metamorphic rock. Love working with and working out on rock you know what I mean?
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Aug 10, 2013 - 10:28am PT
that is a handsome stack, charlie.
you've beautiful grounds at your place.

im heading up to the leap around mid day,
are you available?
Charlie D.

Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
Aug 10, 2013 - 10:41am PT
CV May see you there, Nancy is off today so we may head up later as well for a little rock work.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Aug 18, 2013 - 01:49am PT
Grinching

Trad climber
Happy Valley, Oregon
Sep 4, 2013 - 12:58am PT
Hmm ... been busy this summer:

Replaced the old siding on the back of the house, and replaced patio door with my good helper....


Here is the finished work:


New Entry Deck at the house ....


Here is Jack finishing the decking...


I know ... a couple good ones to share! Converting an old "Circuit City" into a Primary Care Medical Office.... still working on it, will be open for business in Mid September ....


Just finished a new hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon. Opened for business on August 6th...


oh yeah, and the Chicken House!



... a little project still in progress. My office was leaking, so re-caulking the entire building!


Grinching

Trad climber
Happy Valley, Oregon
Sep 4, 2013 - 01:03am PT
One more... Finished the Kitchen remodel finally!

jopay

climber
so.il
Sep 4, 2013 - 12:53pm PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 4, 2013 - 02:29pm PT
Gitten' it done south of the border, like, 4000 miles south...


Check out the OSHA approved ladder.
Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Sep 4, 2013 - 02:44pm PT
Hey builder dudes, question:

I need to run some crown, rooms have sheetrock walls, t&g ceiling. Some sizeable gaps in places, up to say 1 1/2", so it will be relatively fat piece of crown. The issue is, the ceiling is on a very slight pitch, less than 1:10. So how the hell am I going to make the corners work? I can handle a std coped joint (done it plenty on base, never crown, but upside down/backwards...yeah, not a big deal), but one side will be level, but the perpendicular piece will be on a slight angle.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Sep 4, 2013 - 02:48pm PT
Show a photo, I'm more of a visual person.

I'm sure I can give you an answer though.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 4, 2013 - 02:52pm PT
ElCap, those gaps are gonna be pretty ugly but they'll draw attention away
from your mitres or copes. ;-)
I almost never cope crown - waay faster to mitre it. But sometimes ya gotta
cope with it...when cheapskate retards won't listen to reason.

Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Sep 4, 2013 - 03:43pm PT
Not following you on the gaps. They'll be covered by the crown (gap meaning the t&g stops 1" short of hitting the rock in places, or the top of the rock is a little shy of the level of ceiling due to the pitch).

I see what you've got going there though...looks like a PITA!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Sep 4, 2013 - 07:12pm PT
Work out each corners cope with some short scraps.Then cut the money boards.


Reilly,that job looks pretty good for what you had to work with.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Sep 12, 2013 - 08:06pm PT
In between framing two houses,one for Habitat For Humanity.


I am finishing up The Twisted Rail Brewing Company in Canandaigua,NY.


It is good to be busy,again.


Great to have a ton of work,but miss climbing ,riding and life.


But beer must be brewed!










Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Sep 12, 2013 - 08:15pm PT
Wilbeer, what are those two white tubes used for in the bottom pic; I'm not familiar with those.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Sep 12, 2013 - 08:24pm PT
HA. Sealant. Note they are not open!
Sounds like you are going to get familiar with sealant up in BOULDER.
limpingcrab

Trad climber
the middle of CA
Sep 12, 2013 - 08:46pm PT
Crack machine yesterday. It hurts
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Sep 17, 2013 - 09:05am PT
One down ,one to go.
stunewberry

Trad climber
Spokane, WA
Sep 20, 2013 - 10:30pm PT
I'm lucky to get a 2x4 cut to the length I want and square...

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh_qn62zny0]
Happy Idiot

Trad climber
Santa Fe
Sep 24, 2013 - 09:11pm PT
Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse?‏ Well, maybe I'm over-preparing....

But my house got robbed again yesterday. They smashed in through my french doors.
They ransacked every room, but didn't actually take all that much stuff. Just my "home theater system" aka DVD player and subwoofer (but not the other speakers.) Worst of all they took my old shotgun that I got from my favorite uncle when I was ~10 years old.

Yet, for the second time in a row, the f*#kers didn't touch a single piece of my skiing or climbing gear....

So...... to what I'm building.......



My temporary repairs are actually, oddly, much more solid and secure than it was before. Should I leave it like this? Might appeal to a certain type of gamer grrl.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Oct 23, 2013 - 04:42pm PT
Geeky, but fun and surprisingly versatile. The $25 computer... raspberry pi. Building Perl scripts on it because my regular Linux server went south and I'm waiting on a new CPU. And this whole little computer is running a Debian kernel. I can surf the web and write Perl. That's all I need right now.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 23, 2013 - 07:04pm PT
HappyIdiot, bummer, especially for the second time. I'm not being snarky
but maybe it's time for a security system? They're not too pricey these days.
You could do one yerself with motion sensors that trigger a recording of a
shotgun being chambered and

"Are you feeling lucky today, punk?"

Of course that doesn't work so well in the daytime when most breakins occur.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 16, 2013 - 09:28am PT

The photo doesn't do it justice, but that's a 20" wide piece of cherry.

The tree was dead standing on the property. It was dropped and Alaska milled into rough sawn. We took it to a proper mill and then installed it as flooring.

There are three pieces with this dimension, so cool to work with this lumber.

We just don't see cherry at this size around here anymore.

Two more coats of Waterlox and the project is done. The stairs look especially nice.

It's a great feeling to take lumber from the property and apply it in the residence. I wish I could do this all the time.

What are y'all building?
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Nov 16, 2013 - 06:25pm PT
Today is my wife's birthday, and also the anniversary of the day we met 28 years ago.

Karol's birthday present, a wind-chime made from found items from our road trip and our old home. The eagle-shaped wood branch was found at Craters of the Moon, Idaho; the obsidian was collected at the Needles Mine in Modoc NF, California; the turkey breast feathers were found near Club Pond in New Durham, NH; and the porcupine quills were found near the Merrymeeting River in New Durham, NH. The beads are sponge coral and black onyx.



Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 16, 2013 - 06:57pm PT
I finally got up the nerve to make myself a REAL workbench. Laminated oak.



Onewhowalksonrocks

Mountain climber
In the middle of the ocean
Nov 18, 2013 - 11:05pm PT

Didn't build it. But I striped it and painted it.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Nov 18, 2013 - 11:08pm PT
Damn, SLR...that looks nice enough to eat off of...
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Nov 18, 2013 - 11:25pm PT
I make really cool stuff with tolerances in the low nanometers and microns,
all on a 50 yr old machine.

I wish I could share photos of the part, but I can't.

Big props to all you amazing craftsmen.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Nov 19, 2013 - 08:10am PT
Drljefe- I assume that's a polishing or lapping machine for optics?
sween345

climber
back east
Nov 19, 2013 - 12:33pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Nov 20, 2013 - 10:20am PT
I love making sh#t.

our new dinning room table, 4x4 cedar posts, a chopped up and glued together sheet of 1/8" 1080 steel and 8 bags of concrete. so basically like $200 in materials + 1000 hours of labor spread over a year.

was NOT fun moving it into the house!


with that done, effort swings back to the jeep. I am taking some late 80's Toyota FJ60 Landcruiser axles and custom fabing them to work with the wrangler springs installed into my CJ. should be a pretty badass setup when all is said and done.

my funky spring plate idea.


fully fabbed front axle.


front axle installed. added 6" of width total.


getting started on the rear.




adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Nov 20, 2013 - 11:04am PT
Euroford- Why did you use 1080? That's high carbon spring steel!
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Nov 20, 2013 - 11:12am PT
my bad, 1018. I TIG weld everything that i do now, so it saves my a lot of cleanup work to stick with cold rolled material and not deal with mill scale.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Nov 20, 2013 - 11:50am PT
Ah, that makes much more sense, Euroford. I don't want to think how much a sheet of 1/8" 1080 would cost. Yikes!
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Nov 20, 2013 - 11:53am PT
ha! no joke! i get this stuff @ $.50/pound :)

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 21, 2013 - 11:59am PT
Put the finishing touches on the cherry floor this morning.




Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 21, 2013 - 12:16pm PT
Brandon, nice work! But I woulda talked 'em into using rhe cherry for a built-in and something
harder for flooring.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 21, 2013 - 12:23pm PT
I hear you Reilly, but the tree grew on the property and they really wanted to use it.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 21, 2013 - 12:29pm PT
Well, as long as they don't have rug rats or friends in stiletto heels then
they might see it last a few years. ;-)

I erred in saying you did a 'nice' job, I meant 'muy excelente'!
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2013 - 12:31pm PT
Holy buckets you guys are good.

Always amazes me.

Glad I didn't have to move that table!!!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Nov 23, 2013 - 10:01am PT
Brandon, how was that cherry dried, air or kiln? Do you know the moisture content?

I did an entire kitchen a few years back with cherry boards from the property, although none wider than 14". I managed to cut out all of the sapwood, but left various bug defects, knots, and bark inclusions to suit the country farmhouse look. The boards had been rough sawn to full inch and air dried for 5 years by the time I got them; that stuff was tough as nails.

Reilly, in New England it is quite traditional to use wide pine boards for flooring (eastern white pine). I had them in my old house which was built around 1850 and had the original flooring, though it had been sanded once prior to us buying it. It had a gorgeous patina of color, scratches, dents, and other character marks that you can't get out of a can.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 23, 2013 - 03:07pm PT
Edge, the rough sawn sat air drying in the barn for three years, then we had them milled to their current dimensions. I'm not sure of the moisture content. I tried to get the homeowners to let us store the lumber in the house for a few weeks to stabilize, but they weren't having it. Oh well, everything was super tight the first day but was gapped a fat sixteenth by the next morning. To be expected, and the rest of the house is wide pine, with large gaps, so no worries.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 23, 2013 - 08:42pm PT
Edge, yes, I've seen me some of those nice old wide plank floors back there.
No arguments on their beauty. I'm just a hardwood flooring guy. Had
me a house in Seattle with Doug Fir floors :-( Just put quarter sawn red oak
in the new kitchen (to match the 85 yr old floors in the rest of the joint)
and dropped a glass on it the other day - major ding! My new deck is gonna
be Ipe. Now that's a proper hardwood! ;-)

It just occurred to me I have a bunch of wide plank cherry flooring I tore
out of a mansion* near here. Man, it hurt to rip that stuff out.

* They filmed the horse head in the bed scene from "The Godfather" in that
house! And the house belonged to a well-know trainer at Santa Anita/Del Mar! :-)
Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
Nov 23, 2013 - 09:56pm PT

Framing away . . . just a little cabin at 10,000 feet.

Nice views!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Nov 23, 2013 - 10:04pm PT
Very cool Kalimon. Beautiful.

Hennek and I use to have a piece of property near there on Hasting Mesa, back in the early 80s.
Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
Nov 23, 2013 - 10:12pm PT
Nice one Guido!

I was wondering who would identify the location . . . didn't take you very long. LOL!

wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 23, 2013 - 10:13pm PT
Kalimon,now that's what I call a site.

Nice looking work.

Same to you Brandon.
Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
Nov 23, 2013 - 10:19pm PT
Thanks Wilbeer . . . probably the most beautiful I've had the good fortune of being involved with . . . there are some other really awesome ones too. As an Ophir lover, this one is special.

salad

Big Wall climber
Nov 24, 2013 - 06:35pm PT
well ive never really built anything, but today decided to give a shot at a shed. we'll see how it goes.

phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Nov 24, 2013 - 06:51pm PT
Props to all the building folks, so much beautiful work here and I just love the diversity.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 24, 2013 - 07:26pm PT
So... I got in Medieval marshal arts and heavy fighting... So I needed some armor to keep from getting concussions and broken bones. So I made a 14th Century set of armor and Coat of Plates based on the Wisby finds. My friend Sam did most of the metal work, but I did all the rest.

Total weight of the armor kit is 60 pounds.

-The steel helmet was purchased, but I added a maille aventail to protect my neck. The facial grid obviously protects my face from direct hits.

-I made the coat of plates from 5-oz oil-tanned leather, and riveted metal plates to the leather using copper rivets. Shoulder armor is made from lames of metal connected with leather straps and rivets.

-The arm harness consists of metal elbow cops and metal vambraces for the forearms. The mitten gauntlets are not "period" but anything less protective would lead to severe hand injuries.

-The leg harness consists of heavy cuir bouilli riveted thigh plates, metal knee cops and leather boots. I am wearing soccer shin pads inside of the boots.

-The shield is metal with a painted leather cover.

I have been fighting in this kit, and it stands up well to blows from the hardest hitters. No broken ribs yet! But I took a direct hit on the gauntlet from a two-handed glaive, and even with the metal plates and underlying padding it tore open all of my knuckles and I couldn't make a fist for a week. ):

If you've not seen the heavy fighting that we do, there's a video at the bottom. Full-speed, full-force fighting. The "meat" of the vid starts at 0:25 sec.



[Click to View YouTube Video]
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 24, 2013 - 07:31pm PT
That is awesome SLR.

Like the shield.

edit;That vid is hilarious ,what squirt boating was not tough enough for you ,Harry?
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 24, 2013 - 07:40pm PT
Like the shield.


I fight with a hard-hitting mercinary group known by our foes as "The Bastards with Black Hammers."
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 24, 2013 - 07:44pm PT
Looks like alot of fun.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 24, 2013 - 08:10pm PT
sponsored by q-tip?
You talking about the pads on the tips of the weapons? You would kill someone if those weapons weren't padded, especially the spears.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Nov 24, 2013 - 09:11pm PT
Looks like the opposing mobs could use a little close order drill and discipline.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 24, 2013 - 09:32pm PT
i read that pikes were a real weapon to be rekoned with in those days

Spears, pikes, glaives... Depends on the century. All were deadly. You can generate a tremendous amount of force with a two-handed weapon. Hence the padding on the weapons that we use today in Medieval marshal arts.

Looks like the opposing mobs could use a little close order drill and discipline.

It's a lot harder than you can imagine to maintain proper discipline in all of that chaos, even when you train every week. Your visibility is limited, for one, because of your helmet. You're wearing 60-70 pounds of armor, sweating like crazy and gasping for air it's so tiring. And the armies are composed of dozens platoons from all over the place - much like in the Medieval days - and all of the groups are trained differently. Only during the large-scale wars do they all come together and fight as armies. We train weekly but some of the platoons train only a few times a year.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Nov 24, 2013 - 09:52pm PT
Which is exactly why the Romans conquered the known world.

Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 24, 2013 - 09:58pm PT
TGT is right
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Nov 24, 2013 - 10:00pm PT
So, how does a combatant get 'killed' so they're out of the fight? Some of those folks were landing fierce blows with their weapon of choice. Does the fight ever roll off into the parking lot because a fighter might have been a bit over zealous and beat the snot out of another?
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 24, 2013 - 10:21pm PT
So, how does a combatant get 'killed' so they're out of the fight?
Various Gentleman's rules apply. If you take a killng blow, then you leave the fight. Example: any strike to the face is a kill. Shots to the face must be light taps only, hard blows are prohibited. A full-force blow to the hip from a 2-handed weapon is a kill. The groin is not a legal target, but an inadvertant shot to the groin is a kill. A light blow to the head is not a kill, but a full-force headshot is a kill. Etc.

The result of a full-force kill shot to the hip with a 2-handed weapon. Learn to defend yourself. Or get better armor.

Does the fight ever roll off into the parking lot because a fighter might have been a bit over zealous and beat the snot out of another?

No. There is a long apprenticeship period before you become authorized to fight outside of your local group. The apprenticeship weeds out those with tempers. You can't fight for recreation if you have a temper and can't follow the rules. And you can't hold grudges if you fight for fun.

In actuality, there is a lot of apologizing and asking "Are you okay?" on the field.
this just in

climber
north fork
Nov 24, 2013 - 10:45pm PT
Damn that's a gnarly bruise SLR!
this just in

climber
north fork
Nov 24, 2013 - 10:50pm PT
I bought my house last November, but it didn't have a wood stove, so for this winter I changed that.
This is a slate called ocean. It is polished smooth and some of the coolest stuff I've worked with. A lot of variation in each piece and has a metallic look. 16"x16" tiles.
It even works, woohoo.
this just in

climber
north fork
Nov 25, 2013 - 12:35am PT
Six weeks ago.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Nov 25, 2013 - 06:58pm PT
Almost done moving into my new shop space, but being just a corner of another shop I needed a bit more storage and work space. I just finished this quicky assembly/storage table. I built it on casters so I can wheel it wherever I am working, and made the drawers with the 1/4" ply bottoms extending out the sides to run in matching dados in the carcass. Cheap, functional, and I can easily pull the whole drawer out to set on the work surface.

Hopefully starting my first project, a cherry bed, sometime next week.


Gene

climber
Nov 25, 2013 - 07:07pm PT
Edge,

Your work is such fun to see. Best of luck in your new setting.

g
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Nov 25, 2013 - 07:21pm PT
^^^^^
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 25, 2013 - 07:34pm PT

It was cool to build a bar in a early 1800's train station.

Now to the beer ,grand opening saturday ,with a big party that night.



Edge,nice looking work.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Nov 25, 2013 - 08:12pm PT
Thanks, gentlemen!

I had thought that I would have been making furniture by now, but utilized the last 2 1/2 months doing subcontract work post-flood, learning the area suppliers, and building a network of clients and fellow craftsmen. Many thanks to the Taco's own Prod for pitching some work my way and for hooking me up with another cabinetmaker.

Besides Boulder and the surrounding towns I've already done a bunch of work in Denver, first on a commercial bar and most recently installing high end cabinets in a historic mansion. This was a kitchen of maple, sprayed with a white polyurethane, which meant that there was absolutely NO room for error; no visible nails, perfect joinery, cabinet sides scribed to meet either brick or plaster walls, and furniture type feet scribed to 100 year old flooring. Now that I am out of there the walls will be skim coated with plaster before the marble countertop and appliances go in.



Hopefully I can see the completed kitchen when I return with a custom built (by me) hardwood step stool so the owners can access the upper cabs. I'm trying to steer them into an upscale version of a traditional design which converts from a chair.


Nice brew pub, Wilbeer!!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 25, 2013 - 08:15pm PT
Anyone in NH want some work done? I've got a little down time between projects.

Edge, sounds like you're settling in well. Excellent!
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Nov 28, 2013 - 04:09pm PT
Amateur rocket motors.... Thanksgiving Day fun.

[Click to View YouTube Video]
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Nov 29, 2013 - 10:43pm PT
...and my revamped SOHO/media server network:

1 16-port Linksys switch off Ebay $20
1 old desktop computer with new motherboard+CPU from TigerDirect $49
1 new case, motherboard+CPU, power supply, CPU fan, case fan (PWM), 500GB disk from Newegg $119
1 old laptop, 40GB HDD, 512MB RAM FREE
1 old mini-laptop, 250GB HDD, 1GB RAM, FREE
1 salvaged 32" Sony HD TV with cracked screen FREE
1 Altec-Lansing speaker set with subwoofer FREE
many CAT5 cables FREE
misc cables (HDMI, RCA, VGA...) FREE
4 copies of Lubuntu (Debian) OS v 13.10 FREE

Not bad for <$200 and a few evenings of work.


Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
Nov 30, 2013 - 12:31am PT
Nice hearth this just in.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Nov 30, 2013 - 07:36am PT
Thanks eKat,hope your having a wonderful holidays up in Montucky.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 30, 2013 - 01:57pm PT
Edge, yer cabinetry is damned gud for a rookie!


Now I'm doin' some damn nice finish work, if I do say so...


Hey, it's level enough (even if it doesn't look it)!
Remember, don't let perfection get in the way of excellence, or even mediocrity.
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Dec 1, 2013 - 11:22am PT
would love to show a picture of what we are building but can't.
stuff takes lots of energy to build but eventually get's into everybody's hands...
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 4, 2013 - 04:03pm PT
I finally added a tail vise to my workbench, which I made some 20 years ago.


I bought a 2" wooden screw and matching threaded maple block in the late 80s and basically forgot about it. I found it during our move and threw it in the storage POD, and yesterday figured out how to adapt it for the vise. Since I'm a cheap bastard, I used 1/2" galv pipe (7/8" OD) for the two guide rods.

Tomorrow I put it to work in earnest, starting a cherry bed and nightstand project.




Now I have a new vise! At least this one shouldn't cost me $6K in rehab bills...
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 4, 2013 - 04:38pm PT
Wow, wow, wow, wow.....

I hate you guys!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 4, 2013 - 05:27pm PT
I'm roofing, which is normally just a dirty way to get a little excercise. However, when we pulled off some of the old roof deck to add insulation, we found a sweet timberframed white oak roof system. Cool stuff, the purlins are massive!



Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 4, 2013 - 05:30pm PT
Brandon, you should sheath that with 1/2" lexan so that passing motorists can enjoy the framing from the road.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 4, 2013 - 05:50pm PT
These ain't no butt joints, dude. Some serious overbuilding.

I love finding surprises in old homes.

We found some vintage porn in a house a couple of weeks ago when we removed an old drop ceiling.

Ok, I didn't love that, but it was a surprise.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 4, 2013 - 08:03pm PT
Brandon, vintage porn could be the bank!

Why did you tear off the sheathing, was it rotten? And what's with the 2x6
knee boards ya cheapskate?

I'm above ground now on my deck job. Remind me not to do another one out of
Cumaru. Besides the ungodly cost that sh!te is some kinda heavy! One 4x4x8'
weighs 50 pounds! And did I mention it is harder than the back of God's head?
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Dec 4, 2013 - 08:17pm PT
Nice old timber framing! Nothing like it, lasts forever. Well OK not forever but you get the idea.

What wood? You said oak?


edited; you did say oak. marvelous!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Dec 4, 2013 - 08:27pm PT
That old yankee settlement looks GD straight!

Edge is right its to bad that framing can not be exposed.

Sell them a cold roof . ha.

Cheers,Wilbeer.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 4, 2013 - 08:32pm PT
Oak is commonly available in New England, as is maple, cherry, and birch. Great for building homes or furniture, and great for firewood. It seems like all I can get to burn here is lodge pole pine.

Just made my first trip to a couple of hardwood suppliers in the area. One was in Denver and was huge, but I had to ask for 6/4 and 8/4 cherry to be brought out by forklift so I could go through the pallet; not nearly as high quality as what I am used to seeing in NH.

The second place, in Broomfield, was a joke. Poor customer service, and they wouldn't get the couple of quarter sawn white oak boards that they had in stock out for me because they were "short handed" despite the fact that I was the only customer in the place and there were four guys just standing around behind the counter. It took coaxing for me to see the only two boards of 5/4 maple that they had in stock. I asked them for an application for a commercial account, and they told me to come back to fill it out. Fat chance.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Dec 4, 2013 - 09:20pm PT
I SO love this thread! What an array - from using trees harvested onsite to secret tech stuff to medieval armor, and everything in between - so cool.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Dec 4, 2013 - 09:22pm PT
Edge! Try out T.C.Wood in Ft.Lupton 303-666-8989 ask for Bill. Or try Paxtons in Commerce City. Largest selection of hardwood in the state.

"She told me to kiss her where it stinks, so I took her to Commerce City!"
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Dec 4, 2013 - 09:40pm PT
I have been in awe of all the crafts-folks posting on this thread, and never thought of being worthy of posting until recently------and I'm still not in your league.

A deep bow to you crafty-crafters!

Heidi & I paid a contractor to destroy and haul away our small, leaky, structurally deficient, & mouse-infested garage this fall, and to build us a larger garage and small attached workshop.



(most) Everything went pretty well, but although we had the contractor, and his subcontractors, insulate, sheetrock, tape, mud, & sand the interior: we neglected noticing that interior painting, cleanup, caulking, and detailing were not on the bid.

Sooooooo-----the last two weeks: we removed the dust from the sanding, painted the interior, removed our paint tarps, pulled up the sheet-rockers paper over the floor and then removed the accumulated gypsum and tapping mud that had leaked through the paper ( vacuum, clean with stiff broom & water, wet-vac, mop with microfiber mop, & repeat if needed). We are now caulking and moving back into the garage.





I caught a break on Sunday and had the joy of assembling two Harbor-Freight workbenches. That was fun.

The rest has been hard work.

My hat is off to you crafty-crafts-people!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 4, 2013 - 10:04pm PT
Evel, thanks! I went to Paxton's on Jackson St in Denver, is that Commercial City? I already dropped $885 there for a first purchase, and that was with a commercial discount. Should keep me busy through the rest of 2013.

I will definitely check out TC Wood.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Dec 5, 2013 - 10:03am PT
Edge; Yeah that's the Paxtons I was thinking of. One more is Stans Hardwood in Longmont. Just off Main near/across McCarthys pub. #303-772-2418
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 5, 2013 - 10:10am PT
I enjoy taking my work on the road, it gives me reason to travel.

If anyone needs quality work done, keep me in mind.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Dec 5, 2013 - 11:19am PT
A newly completed addition to my house.




Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 5, 2013 - 12:18pm PT
Nice detail work on the shakes.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 5, 2013 - 12:28pm PT
Ok, I didn't love that, but it was a surprise.


Everyone that believes this, stand on your head!!
What? No takers?

Zackly what kinda vintage porn was it dude?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 5, 2013 - 07:45pm PT
Survival, I already tried to provoke him about that but he wasn't having it.

HardlyVisible, NICE WORK! Looks like you about doubled yer square footage!

OK, for those that think all I do is sit on my azz and troll ST, QUIT TELLIN' MY WIFE DAMMIT!
So it has taken a week, you gotta problem with that?


Measure how many times with a $200 board?
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Dec 5, 2013 - 11:37pm PT
żTopo cred?
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Dec 7, 2013 - 08:25am PT
Edge, love the workbench!
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Dec 7, 2013 - 11:54am PT
Here are some interior shots of the new addition.







Reilly, I added about 300 sq. feet to an exiting 1100 sq.feet

Fort Mental paid up for roofng wth algae and moss blocker incorporated right in the shingles themselves. Supposedly good for 50 years according to the manufactor, we'll see I guess.
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Dec 7, 2013 - 12:44pm PT
Just your basic trim cut in to sit flush on some heavily topographic stucco. One word: ball ache






speelyei

Trad climber
Mohave County Arizona
Dec 9, 2013 - 05:40pm PT

Fences. Lots of fences, corners and gates.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 9, 2013 - 06:33pm PT
Hey man, work is work. It's the pride that you put into it that counts.

Nice fencing.
MisterE

climber
Dec 9, 2013 - 06:48pm PT
Nice clamps, Russ! Those aren't cheap...

Built a couple of frames this weekend, among other projects.

Decorative-trim-from-Lowes frame for a photo my mother sent me. This one was pretty quick, just put a couple coats of clear satin on it:



And finally decided on a frame for our Blitzo photo (#2). I re-purposed an oak frame we had on an old mirror.
Busted the mirror out, sanded down, rebuilt and stained the new frame:


Cut out a hole on the inside of the backing board and added a little Blitzo remains to the piece:



and here is the final assembly. I like how the oak grain in the bottom piece kind of picks up the JTree landscape - I flipped the frame at the last minute:




Building a heavy-duty 15-foot work-bench for a body-guard/gun nut friend next weekend. Should be a fun project.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Dec 9, 2013 - 09:09pm PT
Nice trim Russ - did you install the windows yourself?
klk

Trad climber
cali
Dec 9, 2013 - 09:18pm PT
whole lotta clamps in this thread.
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Dec 9, 2013 - 09:22pm PT
Those windows were in already. The doors and door/window things were all installed by us/me along with a few "other" windows.

Nothing like a bit of light demo:



squishy

Mountain climber
Dec 9, 2013 - 09:39pm PT
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Dec 9, 2013 - 09:46pm PT
whole lotta clamps in this thread.

Werd!


Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 9, 2013 - 09:51pm PT
Russ, I'll see your clamps and raise you a few...

Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Dec 9, 2013 - 09:55pm PT
Now that there is a bunch of clamps!

I've heard the more clamps you have the better your work will be, even if you don't use them.
I got's clamp envy now. Must... buy.... more.... !
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 9, 2013 - 09:59pm PT
I've heard the more clamps you have the better your work will be

It's true. I would have no talent whatsoever if I didn't spend thousands of dollars funding the executive washrooms at Jorgenson corporate headquarters.


They are also directly responsible for penish size.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Dec 9, 2013 - 10:06pm PT
Reilly..If your wife keeps up the harassment i suggest you talk to your union steward...RJ
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 10, 2013 - 12:15am PT
RJ, you well know the only help that would suffice is from Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe, LLC.

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Dec 10, 2013 - 12:17am PT
Reilly...You're hosed man...gud luck...
WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Big Horns
Dec 10, 2013 - 10:43am PT
Clamporous.



Prepping for the weekend last night in the shop:
this just in

climber
north fork
Dec 11, 2013 - 11:19am PT
That's awesome ekat, thanks.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 11, 2013 - 11:49am PT
Ekat,

That was amazing!

Mr. Blanchard is a lucky man, who is passionate in his work!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 11, 2013 - 01:39pm PT
Thanks for sharing, eKat! If the work is a reflection of the craftsman (and it definitely is!) then the artist and inspiration are beautiful souls.

I've been cutting parts for a cherry bed which will be the second project out of my new shop space; the first was my Secret Santa offering. It felt good to sign it "Loran Smith, Boulder CO 2013."

I still need to replace some machines that I didn't want to cart cross country, namely a 24" planer, a shaper with power feed, and a lathe, but I will pick those up as I need them. For now, the shop is adequately equipped (and heated!) and ready for business.



Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 11, 2013 - 01:49pm PT
The jointer is mine, no one seems to use them around here. Odd.

That isn't odd, it's cave! How does one do anything other than rough
carpentry without a jointer?

Oh, BTW, you need to upsize yer 'boombox'. ;-)
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 11, 2013 - 01:52pm PT
Not my table saw, but making it do

That's what separates the craftspeople from us carpenters.

I drool over that setup, the fence is really nice.

You're all 'Meh, mines much better'. Or so I presume.

Glad that the shop is coming right along!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:00pm PT
That isn't odd, it's cave! How does one do anything other than rough
carpentry without a jointer?

I've seen at least 3 shops that just use a track saw and don't even have a jointer. Sure they have their place and I will probably pick one up for other uses, but it makes no sense to me. Nothing beats the jointer for its intended job, except maybe my 24" Stanley Bailey plane; that leaves an almost mirror surface.

Brandon, yes, mine is better.


Dingus, the first pics are of my new space. The last pic was of my previous shop of 19 years which was featured in a book titled "The Workshop" put out by the publishers of Fine Woodworking & Fine Homebuilding magazines. It was a perfect one man shop, but I had to move on. One step forward, two steps backwards, at least shop-wise.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:06pm PT
Brandon, save yer pennies...







Sadly, I sold it when I downsized. I'm back to my old Unisaw which gets
the job done, more or less. ;-)
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:08pm PT
Hey Edge,

Come back here and kick me in the butt to get my shop in order.

I need to get rid of my junk so I have room to work, but I know from your pictures that I'll never be as organized as you!

Best, Steve
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:08pm PT
Holy crap, do you need to take a clinic just to learn how to use that beautiful machine?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:11pm PT
Actually, yes, for a retard like me it took about half a day but that was
included with the installation/setup. Nothing like being able to rip 6
sheets of plywood at once, eh?


The buttons on the upper right are for the electrically adjusted scoring blades.


edit:
Brandon, the Martin controls the fences, blade height, etc. to .1mm!
Also, when you bevel the blade you tell it the thickness of material you
are cutting and it compensates for the fences. Yes, the crosscut fence
was electric, also.

Nothing like a Martin...



But then there's nothing like having real skills like Edge and that guitar-maker.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:17pm PT

Nothing like being able to rip 6
sheets of plywood at once, eh?

Gang violence.

Edit; Reilly, that control panel reminds me of the machines my folks used to use in their precision metal cutting business. Acra-Cut and Rhobi machines. They were essentially massive table saws for plate stock up to 1'' thick. Tolerances of +- .002
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:22pm PT
Edge,

I love to see those blue-handled chisels in your rack. I've always suspected that people who work wood for money don't shell out for $75 chisels.
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:26pm PT
eKat, I don't usually get all into custom guitar stuff, but that sequence of photos really opens my eyes to how much amazing craftsmanship is involved. It is remarkable.

Do you have any info or photos that show how the vision for what type of sound or tone the guitar will have feeds into the design process? Looking at resonance patterns on a soundboard and how that might affect the bracing pattern? Thickness and shape of the body and how that modulates the soundboard resonance to produce a desired spectrum of frequencies over time (e.g. how long different frequencies resonate to change the tone as notes are sustained). I'm a woodworking ignoramus, know too little to properly appreciate the skill, but the acoustic design stuff is really interesting for me.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:50pm PT
Steve, when I come back to NH I will gladly help organize your shop in exchange fora few belays on some of your classic FAs.

Reilly, I am still trying to figure out the microwave in my new shop. I think it was relegated from the kitchen to the shop because, well, microwaves aren't supposed to emit thick black smoke, are they?

Urizen, those are Marples Blue chisels, but not the crap that they sell now that they were acquired by Irwin. These are original 25 year old Marples with Sheffield steel, and I can literally shave hair off the back of my hand with them. Forget what I paid for them, but they were worth every penny.

My carving chisels are a mix of new German or English at $35-45/pop and antiques that I picked up for as low as $2.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 11, 2013 - 02:54pm PT
Reilly, out of curiosity, how much does one of those Martin machines retail for?

I know, if I have to ask...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 11, 2013 - 03:03pm PT
HaHaHa! They're a division of Mercedes. Well, they might as well be. As
the car people like to say, depending upon options, you can get one for the
price of a basic CLA250 or a well equipped C350. Actually, I think they
have a 'starter' model now that is only about 20 large.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 11, 2013 - 04:17pm PT
It took me less than 10 minutes, but I just made a zero clearance saw insert for the table saw. Cutting small parts with the stock insert is dangerous at best, and the time invested in one of these is well spent for peace of mind.

If you don't have one on your saw, do it!!!



And make some push sticks while you're at it, if you haven't already.

This concludes today's public service announcement.
slabbo

Trad climber
fort garland, colo
Dec 11, 2013 - 04:55pm PT

my last constuction job
scuffy b

climber
heading slowly NNW
Dec 11, 2013 - 05:01pm PT
Hey Edge, that zero clearance insert is great.
When I worked for a sub contractor, I always enjoyed seeing the push sticks
that the carpenters had made.
Visited a lot of different job sites, so there was great variety.
Would have been a good subject for a photo essay.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Dec 11, 2013 - 06:29pm PT
And Edge ,I totally agree with you ,I did the same with my shop saw years ago.[an old rockwell]
I also own a set of older Marples blue handle chisels, I do not even let helpers touch them.
Cheers ,Terence.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 11, 2013 - 07:37pm PT
I have two of the table saw inserts with my saw, one for either a thin kerf or regular blade. For the time involved, this should have been one of the first things I made for the landlord's saw.

If anyone makes their own, you can make the height adjustable by putting small flat head screws in the bottom where it rests on the cast iron flange. Just use enough front, back, and along the sides so it can't lever up if you push down anywhere on it. Similarly, if you cut it a tad loose you can pre-drill and countersink some screws in the edges and adjust the fit by turning them in or out.

Terence, I expect those old Marples to last my lifetime. Can't say the same for the new ones that they are making.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Dec 11, 2013 - 07:57pm PT
Slabbo - Looks like that place has got a room or two with a view! I really like the wood design detailing on the upper part.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Dec 11, 2013 - 08:01pm PT
That is the way to go Edge,my belief is ,good fence alignment and run out tables/attachments will make life easy for you and your saw.

I digress,I do a lot of trim/built ins and such,I do not claim to be a cabinet or furniture maker.

A skilled roof framer who remodels .

I do use those Irwins as beaters,they are softer steel ,but you can touch them up quick with a mill bastard.






MisterE

climber
Dec 11, 2013 - 08:02pm PT
Thanks for the reminder, Edge - I had a cherry insert for my DeWalt that went kaput a couple years ago, but I haven't made one for the Bosch.

Speaking of push-sticks, I have been through many versions of this over the years. I accidentally routered the base on this one - it's now my template
strangeday

Trad climber
Brea ca.
Dec 12, 2013 - 12:20am PT
Thanks for all the guitar picks eKat. They bring back fond memories of my time working at Taylor guitars years ago.

As for recent projects, a few of my recent knives

strangeday

Trad climber
Brea ca.
Dec 12, 2013 - 02:55pm PT
Yeah eKat, bob is an interesting guy. It was quite unnerving when he would come down to the shop, and use the bench next to me to assemble a guitar once a week. I appreciated that he still took the time to build one once and awhile,just to get a hands on look at how they were coming along. Also, every single one wouldn't pass final inspection, and would need a little massaging the next day. It always gave me a laugh seeing the one he did with little sticker arrows on it, noting what needed rework.

Awesome company, and great people there. I'd love to go back there some day.

The knife handles are all from scrap cut offs that I got from there as well.
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Dec 12, 2013 - 03:30pm PT
Thanks for sharing that stuff eKat. I just spent some time drooling over the guitar gallery too :)
illusiondweller

Trad climber
San Diego, CA
Dec 12, 2013 - 11:34pm PT
I WAS building this...as a former Paramedic/Navy Corpsman, it's a first for me. Started in July 2012, finished July 25, 2013:

[Click to View YouTube Video]
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 13, 2013 - 04:45pm PT
Here's another quicky shop tool that doesn't look like much but is worth it's weight in gold.

I'm gluing a top frame piece onto a bed rail, and don't want to worry about glue squeeze out in the inside corner; cleaning it with a wet rag and then light sanding is a PITA. Grab a piece of scrap hardwood and pre-drill for a flat head, straight slot wood screw. Twist the screw in the hole until it protrudes about 1/8" and your done!


To use, use the wood block as a fence, hold it so the slot in the screw head is perpendicular to the wood, and pull it towards you. The tapered bottom of the screw head keeps it on track, and it cuts very quickly. I used it here to make a "gutter" to catch the excess glue and save me clean-up, but it also works well to make a decorative bead if you round off the outside edge of the board with a hand plane or sandpaper.

(Biscuit slots were only to help keep the 81" long joint in alignment for glue-up. They are otherwise unnecessary.)


You can easily adjust the setback of the groove by turning the screw in or out.
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Dec 15, 2013 - 01:15am PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
turn's out this video show's you tools which show how were building chip's!
soo, I kinda showed you what were and how were building the chip.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 16, 2013 - 04:51pm PT
Whew! One of two elliptical-section legs for a queen sized bed is glued and drying. The shop heat is cranked up to 75 degrees to facilitate the curing process, and my hands feel about to blister from cranking the screws. The leg arches measure 65" wide at the base X 18 1/2" high.



After this one, I'm not looking forward to the second one tomorrow.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 16, 2013 - 05:17pm PT
Edge, no vacuum bag?

Cool trick with the screw for the glue gutter; a new one!

Zero tolerance saw insert? Who'd a thunk? ;-) (got 'em on the band saw, too)

'Ipe Clips' for the new deck. They come with stainless screws. What's next, sliced bread?


The white gunge is end grain sealer. The boards already have a coat of
Messmer's oil so when I cut them to length I slather on the gunge.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 16, 2013 - 05:26pm PT
Even with clips, well, especially with clips, pre drill your ipe. Always. And wax your end grain.

Edit; nevermind about the sealing of end grain, you've got that covered.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 16, 2013 - 05:28pm PT
Brandon, yer preachin' to the choir, but there might be some parishioners
in the house so well said! ;-)

And on the subject of clamps, did I mention I luv me some Festool clamps?
Bessey makes their version, too. The skinny metal end slips into places
no others will.

squishy

Mountain climber
Dec 16, 2013 - 05:48pm PT




Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 16, 2013 - 06:12pm PT
Edge, no vacuum bag?

Not for this, it's 7 layers of 1/4" resawn cherry and I wanted to personally escort it into shape. I'll break it out for laying up and veneering the curved headboard though.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 16, 2013 - 06:44pm PT
Yes, that is the problem with bags - you think you've gotten it in there correctly, but no!

Oh, and the reason I've posted so frequently is because it is SO FLIPPING HOT*
out there and I keep coming in for a break! Yeah, I know, spare you my problems.

*Like, 80F?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Dec 16, 2013 - 06:50pm PT

#158,framed ,sided,trimmed.

Beautiful reclaimed siding from http://pioneermillworks.com
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Dec 16, 2013 - 06:57pm PT
Here's another quicky shop tool that doesn't look like much but is worth it's weight in gold.

I'm gonna use that one for sure!

Thanks!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 16, 2013 - 07:38pm PT
Yes, that is the problem with bags - you think you've gotten it in there correctly, but no!

I could barely bend the individual laminations by hand into the curve, and while the bag would do it easily, I was worried that the bag would draw together under the stack and over the form. Besides, tightening all those hand screws by hand will make me the hit of the party when it comes time to open the pickle jars.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Dec 17, 2013 - 01:37am PT
Ah yes, lamination wars and years of lofting, jigging, glueing and clamp till you cramp endeavors!
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Dec 17, 2013 - 02:02am PT
OMG^^
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Dec 17, 2013 - 02:09am PT
Very cool guys! Love this thread!!
MisterE

climber
Dec 17, 2013 - 10:38am PT
Amazing pictures.

Just built a 15' work-bench for a bodyguard-to-the-stars friend this weekend. He wanted it beefy:

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 17, 2013 - 12:09pm PT
Guido, three questions loom through the only-two-espresso fog:
1. Were clamps the second greatest expenditure?
2. What glue did you use back then that gave you the working time you needed?
3. How did you right her?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 17, 2013 - 01:56pm PT
2k posts on what is in my completely biased opinion, the best OT thread on ST.

Sweet, here's to another two thousand posts!
whitemeat

Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
Dec 18, 2013 - 09:32pm PT
so I finished my first hook and done building but still have to perfect it... made outa re bar and powder coated!!!

Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Dec 18, 2013 - 09:45pm PT
Did you weld it?
whitemeat

Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
Dec 18, 2013 - 10:00pm PT
I welded the bottem thing that keeps the blue prusic from falling off and to keep the hook stable with 3 points of contact... other then that... I forged the tip and used a hammer and a vise and a oxy fuel set up to bend the metal!
fourmiletrail

climber
Dec 18, 2013 - 10:01pm PT
sketch bro
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 18, 2013 - 10:08pm PT
Recently completed this piece for a mother who's son not only graduated from the BUD/S training as a Navy Seal, but also just got back from deployment in Afghanistan. She wanted to give him a Christmas gift to commemorate his hard work.
Unfinished, testing lighting and acrylic front.

Loaded with training helmets, boots, Ka-Bar and grad class pic.
Commemorative Ka-Bar, magnet mount.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Dec 19, 2013 - 09:13am PT

Basement remodeling,good work this time of year ,but,WALLBORING.

Man.
this just in

climber
north fork
Dec 19, 2013 - 09:43am PT
Ditto Bajaandy. Looks good.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 19, 2013 - 12:10pm PT
Bajaandy - I LIKE the design and execution!


I guess the oil works - WOOT!
klk

Trad climber
cali
Dec 19, 2013 - 01:04pm PT
cool gutter trick, edge.

heated shop in boulder in winter = negative humidity.

is yr wood local? you use a humidifier at all?
ydpl8s

Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
Dec 19, 2013 - 01:54pm PT
Whitemeat, my mother would say "that thing could put your eye out!"
squishy

Mountain climber
Dec 19, 2013 - 02:58pm PT






limpingcrab

Trad climber
the middle of CA
Dec 19, 2013 - 05:10pm PT
Nothing special here but at least I built something! The hand crack in the middle is fun...
It's a rental, I wonder how this will effect my security deposit?
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 23, 2013 - 05:41pm PT
I sent all morning fitting the footboard arch into the frame & rail assembly. A ton of hand work scribing, cutting, & chiseling, but besides the slow process it went pretty well. These type of operations keep me up at night but now I can take my Festivus break knowing that the headboard end will go smoothly when I return to the shop.


The shop's landlord has a very fitting sign for days like this.

McHale's Navy

Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
Dec 23, 2013 - 07:44pm PT
This should make moving the coffee around a little easier.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Dec 25, 2013 - 12:39am PT
Added a crude railing to the stairs in one of my boss's rentals. He is on a tight budget, so I am following his design, but doing the majority of cuts and assembly.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 25, 2013 - 01:57am PT
Dude, not legal - get a lawyer!
Don't worry, they'll sue him first. ;-)
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Dec 25, 2013 - 02:12am PT
Somebody already tried to sue him for the steepness of the stairs, but as long as they conformed to the regs of the time of construction ('70s) ... blah blah blah. Sketch for sure. LOL.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 25, 2013 - 04:42pm PT
Dude, you're poaching. Expect a visit from Vinny, despite it being nice work.

Pretty brutal commute, isn't it?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 25, 2013 - 05:55pm PT
Good, Vinny didn't sound happy about driving his Towncar to June.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Dec 26, 2013 - 08:04pm PT
Cragman ,Nice looking work sir.
squishy

Mountain climber
Dec 27, 2013 - 12:21pm PT
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think he's installing someone elses work?

Nothing wrong with that.

He's just a tracer..
Elvis Leg

Trad climber
Northern, CA (returned from exile in TX :)
Dec 27, 2013 - 12:46pm PT
I thought I would bring this full circle back to adobe construction. I built a earthen oven from the clay in my back yard. Clay over a sand form, then a layer of insulation, topped with a layer of finish plaster.

Elvis Leg

Trad climber
Northern, CA (returned from exile in TX :)
Dec 27, 2013 - 01:48pm PT
Glad you like it. I was very pleased with the results. I studied and used the methods described in "Build Your Own Earth Oven" by Kiko Denzer.

I have been able to turn out some to die for pizza. So far the bread has been ok, but there is a lot to learn when it comes to bread in this type of oven. It's a work in progress.
squishy

Mountain climber
Dec 29, 2013 - 10:35pm PT
test driving my new bird...i dub her, the monkeyblunt42
[Click to View YouTube Video]
McHale's Navy

Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
Dec 30, 2013 - 12:00am PT
Are you flying visually?
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Dec 30, 2013 - 12:49am PT
rebuild/PM of a Refridgeration compressor from the local Ice Rink


P.S Elvis leg "Kool oven"!
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Dec 30, 2013 - 12:56am PT
boats can have em to keep fish cold, but here were keepng the ice frozen just to keep the kid's from flip'n!
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Dec 30, 2013 - 12:57pm PT
replenishing the system with R22 along with a selfie!
I work part time as zamboni ice rink rat!
These systems are soo fun to work on.
squishy

Mountain climber
Dec 30, 2013 - 01:04pm PT
Are you flying visually?

You have to be more specific...
Of course I am flying "visually", that's the only way I would be able to control it. If you are asking if I am piloting via line of sight (LOS) and looking at the craft, then no. I am flying FPV (1st person view) and I am using a live video feed...I sit in a chair looking at a 10inch monitor and my airplanes can fly way beyond line of sight, like in excess of 10 miles and up to 10,000 feet... You may know them by another name, drones... You can also use video goggles but I prefer the screen because I wear glasses... check out www.parkflysac.com for the local FPV scene. With enough research and know-how anyone can build one...
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Dec 30, 2013 - 11:03pm PT
loads of talent and
incredible creativity here.

me im having fun with the arches,
MisterE

climber
Dec 31, 2013 - 12:29am PT
Box for antique dresser, part 1 of 2:






Hey, you asked - didn't say it had to be exciting.

Part 2 coming.

Next morning edit: Apparently we found some spray paint as we finished off the pitcher of margaritas at the end of the day - I had to repaint the box white this morning. It looked like vandals had graffiti-ed the whole thing.

Obviously, the drunken marking was a fail. Shoulda just left it as "TOP".
squishy

Mountain climber
Jan 1, 2014 - 01:29pm PT
new video, finally getting the new bird out doing exciting stuff..
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 1, 2014 - 01:51pm PT
Squish, technically you are breaking the law, aren't you? I'm not gonna rat on you. ;-)
I'm gonna post a related note on the Aviation thread about 400 mph RC sailplanes.

steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 1, 2014 - 04:26pm PT
I recently bought a modern camera, and on occasion will post photo's of past projects. I've been a woodworker for over 50 years.

Here is a photo of 2 bowls-one of cherry, the other of burl maple. The table is mid-18th century style, also of cherry wood.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 1, 2014 - 04:28pm PT
squishy

Mountain climber
Jan 1, 2014 - 09:32pm PT
Squish, technically you are breaking the law, aren't you?

Which law?

Dog off the leash?
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Jan 1, 2014 - 10:08pm PT
Terrific work Steve!! Thanks for showing us.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Jan 2, 2014 - 02:03am PT
There was some grievous mistakes made on this corregateted tin roof project. I was just the helper or whatever, but the carpenter pretty much is now SOL with my boss.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 2, 2014 - 07:44am PT
1/64''???

That's a country mile on a crew I did finish work with last year. 1/64'' would get you fired for poor performance.

Tighten up your tolerances!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jan 2, 2014 - 07:49am PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 2, 2014 - 08:29am PT
Peter,

Thanks. I have many more to post. I know this is a form of spraying, but posting this type of stuff may give others ideas for the future. My longest project in duration took over 35 years to complete- my retirement home.
I will post a very long, detailed description of the construction at a later date, once I have the photo's scanned.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 2, 2014 - 02:06pm PT
Steve, you've been long overdue for posting in this thread!

Are those the same turned vessels you showed me in the Longstack parking lot? It's nice to see some quality bowls outside of the hippy lettuce thread...

Have a healthy and productive New Year!
John M

climber
Jan 2, 2014 - 02:16pm PT
I know this is a form of spraying,

When you are sharing the joy for joys sake, then its inspiration. I dig everything people are posting on this thread. I love seeing peoples talents and hard earned skills displayed. I also like seeing people gain skills.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 2, 2014 - 03:01pm PT
Edge,

Thanks and same to you!

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 2, 2014 - 03:08pm PT
steveA, don't you worry your pretty little head about what is or isn't
spraying - we'll be the judge of that, thank you. You just keep posting
up the righteousness, ya hear? Oh, fabulous work there in case I didn't
make myself clear. ;-)
craig morris

Trad climber
la
Jan 2, 2014 - 03:57pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 2, 2014 - 04:23pm PT
Craig,

I'm sure your chickens appreciate the screening at the bottom to keep the critters out.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jan 2, 2014 - 07:16pm PT
Steve A,That is a great looking house.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 2, 2014 - 09:28pm PT
Wilbeer,

Here is just a peek at the inside.

I'll post photo's later,starting at the beginning of construction, over 30 years ago. All the wood from this house came off my timber lot, windows, doors, floor boards, wainscot paneling, Oak beams; however I did buy the crown molding on the outside trim.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jan 2, 2014 - 10:15pm PT
it is entertaining to see the varied
interpretations as employed by each
unique builder.

these expressions say alot about their authors,
and i applaud and appreciate each one.

someday, some future remodellor is in for a surprise,
when he achieves the partition studs at my place,

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 2, 2014 - 11:09pm PT
Weege...Love your sense of style....Round studs...! At least take the bark off...
squishy

Mountain climber
Jan 3, 2014 - 12:27pm PT
round studs? I've never seen that before, pretty cool.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 3, 2014 - 12:34pm PT
I love the juxtaposition of the Bostitch and the 'studs'.
Hanging drywall on them is gonna be fun. ;-)
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 4, 2014 - 10:40am PT
ekat,

I've been a serious collector of primarily 17th-18th century antiques for years. Nothing passed down thru the family.

The room is a little "packed" and I need to weed out some, but now is not a good time, since the market is down.

I will post more pictures of the house later. Thanks for the kind comments.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 4, 2014 - 11:50pm PT
Yes, do tell about the pirate blunderbuss! Yaar!
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Jan 5, 2014 - 12:01am PT
Something tells me it won't be drywall
I guess we were looking at the sheet of it in the background.
Jay Wood

Trad climber
Land of God-less fools
Jan 5, 2014 - 02:02am PT
This is a kitchen remodel I completed in the summer. The kitchen turned out to be the confluence of at least 10 additions and remodels, including square nails, parts of rafters embedded in the walls, greasy painted t&g paneling, 10 gallons of rat sh#t under the cabinets, and a challenging client who at one point saw me carrying away an extra sheet of plywood, and accused me of taking their artwork. The laundry room was a screen porch with board and batten siding butting up to triple lap, and caulked with wadded newspaper. I soaked some and when unrolled, turned out to be comics from 1928. This was 5 or more additions earlier.
Anyway, they're happy now, and I'm glad it's done.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 07:31am PT
Jay Wood,

Nice kitchen!
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:15pm PT
This will be a VERY LONG POST.

In 1970, after coming home from 3 tours in Vietnam, I bought a 60 acre timber lot in the White Mountains of N.H. I had a very long range goal of building a retirement home. I bought a Ford 8N farm tractor and proceeded over a 30 year period to log the lot.
I rough cut all the large Oak beams with a chainsaw, ( went thru quite a few saws and my back). I didn't use a mill, but just snapped chalk lines along the rough logs, following the line. With practice you can get good at this!
Once one side was done, the other 3 sides were easier, since I had a relatively flat edge to rest the saw on.
A large beam from Oak, 10x10x30 feet long, could take 4-6 hours to produce. These rough sawn beams were kept under cover for as long as 10-15 years drying out, where they warped and twisted etc. The main beams in the living room were over 14" square, before planing them down smooth.
I then had to plane the beams square using large hand held planers, which took many more years. Then the joints were cut for each beam.
For the studs, floor boards etc. I hired logging trucks to take the logs to an old mill, where I and an 80+ year old guy, who owned the mill, sawed them out.
I prefabricated the timber frame on the 60 acre lot. After retiring 5 years ago, I moved the frame to the house lot, near the center of town.
Much money and labor was spent covering up the lumber with tarps over the years, to keep the wood from rotting.

In addition, I built 4 different hydraulic cranes to erect the house,
which can be seen in the photo's. [photoid=339088]
Here are the photo's---some copied from old prints.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:19pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:21pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:23pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:25pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:32pm PT
Here is more:
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:36pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:42pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 01:53pm PT
[photo[photo[photoid=339112]id=339111]id=339110]
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Jan 5, 2014 - 02:18pm PT
Dern. I guess you can safely add "craftsman" to your resume steveA.


Really nice work.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Jan 5, 2014 - 02:47pm PT
SteveA - Your house is gorgeous, and an ode to "don't make 'em like they used to" work, except.... you did!
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 02:58pm PT
happiegrrrl,

I sent you an email.
MisterE

climber
Jan 5, 2014 - 04:28pm PT
Love the extra touch of the dovetail in the floor joists, Steve.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 05:01pm PT
Thanks for the kind comments, everyone. Thirty Five years is a long time to stick with a project, but I was kind of committed.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jan 5, 2014 - 05:03pm PT
Very nice and proper timber frame Steve A.
Paul Ross

Trad climber
colorado
Jan 5, 2014 - 06:02pm PT
Superb house Steve...But do you have to remove your boots ? Have a great 2014 All the Best ..from another Senior Citizen.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 06:10pm PT
Paul,

Same to you mate!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jan 5, 2014 - 06:21pm PT
Fabulous work Steve!

How much carpentry experience did you have to draw on before undertaking such a Labor of Love?

It is funny where being addicted to grappling with big challenges as an adventure climber will take you.

I have an old Victorian Four Square in Seattle that I have been working on steadily for a very long time. Folks that come by and visit with remodeling projects of their own usually leave mine feeling better about they have bitten off. LOL
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 06:34pm PT
Steve,

I've been working with my hands, making things since the age of seven.

I've made many pieces of 18th century style furniture, and this house is essentially one big piece of furniture.
That big red crane was all metalworking; welding etc.and quite useful on the project. The crane has a 200:1 Boston Gear Box, attached to a clutch, driven by a 1 HP electric motor. The boom is powered by a 25 ton hydraulic piston, also electric. It rolls around on 4 heavy casters, but one must be careful, because it weighs about as much as a small car. I made out-riggers for it, but never needed them, since it is so stable.

I agree with you about the climbing aspect, but also feel that you are also born with a certain character, and skills from day one. I taught "shop" type courses in High School for 35 years. Each year a small percentage of students
demonstrated a "natural" skill, very early in the course.
At the age of 20, I did perhaps some of my best work, where much more patience, and manipulative skills were required.

Here's an example I posted on the gun thread: A target pistol of my own design--about 1000 hours of work, made at 22 years old.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 5, 2014 - 07:06pm PT
speelyei

Trad climber
Mohave County Arizona
Jan 5, 2014 - 07:21pm PT

On the opposite end of the spectrum...
Chicken coop and pen made from all recycled/found materials. Took longer to find the stuff then it did to throw it together.

Had to buy the birds though, $140, with waterers, feed, and garbage cans.
We get 5 eggs a day, probably more in the summer.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 6, 2014 - 12:40pm PT
Steve, now you have me kicking myownass that I didn't stop by your new place before I fled NH to check out your lovely handiwork. Great stuff!

As for me, there's something terribly rewarding about returning to the shop on a Monday morn to find the veneering bag still holding a vacuum after being turned off for 60 hours, prying it open to the same whooshing sound that a new bag of coffee makes, and unveiling a perfectly perfect headboard.

speelyei

Trad climber
Mohave County Arizona
Jan 6, 2014 - 12:51pm PT
Edge, would you post some pics of the process and vacuum that you use? I have seen some surfboards that were built using a vacuum veneer pocess, and a sailboat, too. I've always been curious about it. Thanks!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 6, 2014 - 01:19pm PT
Speelyei, it's a great tool for my work, as I do a fair amount of veneering for Federal and Contemporary furniture.

The pump I have is from Vacuum Pressing Systems in Brunswick, ME. I sold my larger one prior to moving, but this slightly smaller one is sufficient for work up to about 3' x 6'. I'll re-buy the larger one when I need to veneer something 4' x 8'.


I made the bottom platen from birch ply sprayed with lacquer so squeezed out glue won't stick. I cut raceways for the air in a 6" grid, and the vacuum hose fits through a fitting on the bag and into the raceways.


They also sell Unibond 800, a two part glue & catalyst.


You mix it up and either brush or roll it on. Since it needs to cure at 70 degrees or more, I crank up the shop heat and then cover the entire bag with an electric blanket covered by a furniture blanket.


For the curved headboard, I made a form of bandsawn ribs, covered with bending ply, and then covered by sheet plastic. The headboard was built up of 4 layers of 1/4" birch ply. I could barely bend the stack with my hands and full body weight, but once you butter it up with glue, use masking tape to keep things from sliding, and pop it in the bag, the weight of the atmosphere sucks it down tight. Once the glue dries, it holds it's new shape with zero spring back.


I think I bought the pump and a small vinyl bag as a kit from Woodcraft(?). The bag in the pics is a second, larger one I picked up. Laying up the actual show veneers is a whole 'nuther beast; this project just involved straight joints between full veneer sheets, jointed to fit tight , then held temporarily with masking tape on the inside, followed by water activated veneer tape on the outside. Once that is on you take off the masking tape from the glue side. For detailed veneering, like detailed inlays (fans, shells, eagles, etc) it's kinda like piecing together potato chips; fragile, hard to handle, and an opportunity to work on your patience and self restraint.

SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Jan 6, 2014 - 01:33pm PT
So many beautiful pieces.
I have a small wood lathe that I love to turn things on but I'm such a novice.
Mainly some little boxes. Some pen bodies. I'm hoping to take a bowl making class. Last time I tried a bowl it flew across the room, up off the ceiling...great fun.
Chucked this up awhile ago and stil haven't figured what to turn it into.

My partner has a machine shop in his garage and makes virtually all the stuff for his boat. I don't like the smell of machine oil nearly as much as rich sawdust.
Can't recall what we're welding up here.

Susan
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 6, 2014 - 03:05pm PT
Susan, that blank in the top pic is a tricky size; maybe a candle stick, salt shaker, or bud vase?

With my headboard now out of the press and sanded, I finally get to put the whole shootin' match together for the first time. I just have to scribe and attach it to the cleats, then make the internal rails and plywood bed to hold the mattress. After that is final sanding, a couple coats of custom blended Watco, then three coats precat lacquer. I'm right around 100 hours in at this point.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 6, 2014 - 03:41pm PT
Edge, I know how people work in your business, but if you ever feel the need for an apprentice, I'd gladly hang out in CO for a while. I'm dying to learn what you know.

Pounding nails is fun, and I love it, but I feel the need to broaden my horizon. Working with wood as a medium is something that I have chosen because I feel very strongly about it. It's not just a way to make a buck, I could do that in many jobs.

If you have any peers in NH that might want to teach, that would work as well. Hope it's ok that I told you this publicly.
J. Werlin

Social climber
Cedaredge, CO
Jan 6, 2014 - 03:45pm PT
You 'da man Edge
speelyei

Trad climber
Mohave County Arizona
Jan 6, 2014 - 04:39pm PT
Thanks Edge! That's exactly the way the bagged surfboards were made. Looks exacting for my skill set and patience...
speelyei

Trad climber
Mohave County Arizona
Jan 6, 2014 - 05:17pm PT
You can buy brackets that mount to an extension ladder that will hold a plank. Use two extension ladders, and the planks span between them.
Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Jan 6, 2014 - 05:19pm PT
^^^ Dremel? Cordless "mouse" sander? Gung ho illegal from the HD parking lot and a couple sheets of 160 grit?
speelyei

Trad climber
Mohave County Arizona
Jan 6, 2014 - 05:24pm PT
My ex wife bought one of the mouse sanders when they came out. "Ha! Look at this toy!" I guffawed.
16 years later, I am still using that sander. Sorry Katie, you were right about the sander.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 6, 2014 - 05:25pm PT
Ladders, ladder brackets, and a fein tool (or other corner sander) will do the job.

Just make sure there's no lead in the paint. It's pretty easy to identify old lead paint, it curls like bacon. Mmmmm.....bacon. I miss bacon.

Make sure you seal the old wood with an epoxy before you fill it or else the filler won't take.

Sand, and then paint.

Not fun work, but it's work and all work is worthy if you put some love into it.
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Jan 6, 2014 - 05:42pm PT
Susan, that blank in the top pic is a tricky size; maybe a candle stick, salt shaker, or bud vase?

Hey Edge….the bud vase…or salt shaker…perfect idea because I really need a lot more practice in hallowing out with gouges. I'm also struggling with lids for my boxes. I seem to get them off kilter or something. It's all about the right chucks I suppose. Lately I've been doing a lot more clay work. I find a lot of satisfaction in that until my bowl or jug collapses on the wheel, within milliseconds of me thinking "ok time to stop pulling".
If I ever get enough guts I'll post some pics of the little things I make…but right now they all look like "made in Japan" to me, and not the artistic part of Japan! But I do get such satisfaction taking a blank or lump of clay and something comes from it.

The furniture you build …. it is something else. Just something else. I really do lust after all the pieces I see!

Susan
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 6, 2014 - 05:47pm PT
Speelyei, I can't speak for your patience, but I would wager that your skill set is up to the task. It's just a matter of learning the process and going through the steps with attention to detail and an eye on what comes next.

Brandon, I would love to be able to take on an apprentice, but I admire you too much to bring you into the fold; think of me as a "wood guide," with the same pitfalls as a mountain guide. I'm an average climber with no desire to guide, but I'm a 5.13 woodworker who needs to keep putting up new projects to stay relevant. Ha!

Actually, the NH Furniture Masters used to talk a lot about apprenticeships, and the only way to make it viable would be for the apprentice to pay the Master, sort of like you pay for college, to offset the loss of productivity. FWIW, I am largely self taught, mainly from reading oodles and scads of books, magazines, etc. I also attended a bunch of Guild of NH Woodworkers meetings, where we would meet monthly in someone's shop and they would demonstrate a technique. I went to one where Jere Osgood demoed veneering, and I left with a used vacuum pump that looked like an espresso maker, went home and made my first Federal style piece pictured below. David Lamb demoed carving claw and ball feet, and the first ones I made for sale were on the secretary desk that is my avatar, for a US Senator. You have to just learn the process, then be willing to make the runout and not be afraid of hucking off on the lead. They cut down new trees every day to try, try again.


I think the Guild still has these demo meetings, and it's a great, cheap way to pick up some techniques. When I was president of the group there were over 300 members and lots of opportunities to learn. http://www.gnhw.org
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 6, 2014 - 06:33pm PT
Make a negative mold sanding block of the casing out of bondo? Spray adhesive some 80X sandpaper onto the block. A lot of elbow grease but you get 100% transfer to the profile.
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Jan 6, 2014 - 06:40pm PT
Edge & dam_ near everyone on this tread - you are inspirational.

Srbphoto

climber
Kennewick wa
Jan 13, 2014 - 09:46am PT
Not me. Very cool guitar making video.

http://www.wimp.com/guitarmaking/
MisterE

climber
Jan 13, 2014 - 10:04am PT
Built a desktop and some shelving for the hippy joint my wife works at.

Nothing special, but they love it.


bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Jan 13, 2014 - 11:23pm PT
Just finished a little Craftsman style coffee table for my son and his new wife. He helped with the finish, blending a mix of English Chestnut with Sedona Red for a fairly nice color for the piece. He sprayed the lacquer too.

Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 13, 2014 - 11:32pm PT
Beautiful table, bajaandy!

Mister E, I can't tell from the pics , but what's going on at the rounder corners? Looks like a black accent under the curve?
Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jan 14, 2014 - 03:08am PT
A German Geshutzwagen Tiger Self-Propelled Gun with a 17.2cm Kanone, late War II, with three-tone ambush camouflage:



Now to put it in a diorama with visiting German officers arriving in a Mercedes Staff Car:


The pursuit of the utterly useless (but you sure learn a lot along the way)
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jan 14, 2014 - 07:59am PT
Nice work Bruce Morris. The painted details are stunning.

MrE, the shelves and workspace you made is awesome. That's a nice fit with that weird corner to deal with.

bajaandy,
That coffee table looks like a small version of my grandfather's library table which he used as a desk for many years as a newspaper editor. You did a great job, and the wood figuring is beautiful.



So, here's my latest contribution to my favorite ST thread:


IGUANA STAIRS

For inspiration, a local iguana, Verde, was in need of something to get her from her resting shelf to her food on the floor of her habitat enclosure. A new person involved in her care trimmed her nails rendering her unable to climb. She was being handled several times a day to prevent her from falling and I rushed to make something that could help.


I decided to build it folk-art / hobo crate style using pine and wood screws.


Our cats were convinced this was new furniture for them.





The installation was a tight fit. In fact, I was ashamed that I had to trim 3/4 inch from the back edge. That edge is the bottom of the stairs facing the camera in the photo, above. I also cut away the upper left corner to fit under the ledge (that was okay by design).

I hope to learn Verde is figuring out how to use her new stairway. She was very confused after getting back into her enclosure.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Jan 14, 2014 - 10:41am PT
I think your cat probably knew the furniture was not for them, but were hinting to you that THEY would also like such a piece.....(Kitty says "meow- HINT HINT!!!")
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Jan 14, 2014 - 10:46am PT
Just stunning everyone. Now lizards are getting custom furniture….who knew!?? I think it's great. Just beautiful craftsmanship. So much better smelling too, than machine shop oil. Oh well…

Susan
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 14, 2014 - 12:05pm PT
Now lizards are getting custom furniture….who knew!??

Susan, they have been lo these many sad years in the US House of Representatives.


Mr E, them hippies are always impressed with power tools and things done straight and level.


Bajaandy, very nice design and execution.



Bill, didn't anyone ever tell you not to spoil yer lizard? I just hope
my wife doesn't see that and say:

"Look what that dude makes for his lizard! And you think I should be
happy that you vacuum the house?"


edit:
Bruce, I meant to commend you on those fantastic models. As an old model
builder I am most impressed. The paint jobs are state-of-the-art!
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jan 14, 2014 - 01:29pm PT
Reilly,

Ha! No. Not my lizard, but I love her just the same. My wife has cared for Verde years and when we learned she was having trouble due to the nail trimming I got busy.



Happiegrrrl, I'm pretty sure you're right. Our cats were having a lot of fun with this thing, and my wife was thinking my next project is a uber-cat-condo.



Ooops...forgot to compliment Edge up thread on this page.

Everything you show us is just exquisite. I enjoyed reading about how you trained yourself by personal study and by participation in the craft guilds. Thanks for sharing the pic of the hall table.
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Jan 14, 2014 - 01:36pm PT
Reilly said
Susan, they have been lo these many sad years in the US House of Representatives.

VERY VERY GOOD ONE!

Susan
MisterE

climber
Jan 14, 2014 - 08:19pm PT
Mister E, I can't tell from the pics , but what's going on at the rounder corners? Looks like a black accent under the curve?

I just did an upside down sea-rail for the edging for support. I don't have the resources for bending, so I just edge-banded the curves.
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Jan 14, 2014 - 09:17pm PT
Yay for fancy pet-steps!

SOOO happy to finally have Mr E install a desk in my office after a supposed-to-be-"3-weeks" turned into a 9-month no-office-remodeling-cluster-fvck. It's a very tight space once all the stock gets piled up in there. The rounded corners keep us from bruising our hips maneuvering stuff around.. not to mention it just looks nice.

As a side note: Hippies should not be allowed to play with concrete.

The desk is dead level, but the damn floor slopes almost 1 1/2 inches towards the corner. My fancy knee chair doesn't go high enough. I'll have to scuttle it. Meh.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 14, 2014 - 09:30pm PT
JTM, take yer whinin' to the First World Problems thread. :;-).
I'm sure Mssr E will make all well.
stevep

Boulder climber
Salt Lake, UT
Jan 14, 2014 - 09:30pm PT
Wow. SteveA and Edge, I am in awe.
Maybe another 20 years when I retire I'll have the time to get 1/10th as good.
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Jan 15, 2014 - 12:09am PT
Yeah! What SteveP said. That's some fantastic work up thread. And I really dig that tank model! Cool stuff.
Jim Clipper

climber
from: forests to tree farms
Jan 18, 2014 - 03:59pm PT
Amazing stuff here. Also, I was hoping for some advice. I'm looking for a non-sliding, compound miter saw. I'm just building things like fences, the occasional cabinet the garage, some molding, no real finish work. Any suggestions? Would I miss the capacity of a sliding saw.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 18, 2014 - 04:01pm PT
Would I miss the capacity of a sliding saw.

Don't know if that is a statement or a question. If the former then I
agree. If the latter then you have to decide, as in climbing, how wyde
you want to go. Most siding is about 6" so a non-slider would do the trick.
Makita makes a sweet little slider you can pick up with one hand
that cuts up to about 8-9"?
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jan 18, 2014 - 09:05pm PT
I just put a new leather grip on my Oakeshott Type XI sword. I used a "cord wrapped" method for the new leather grip.

Now I'm making a custom scabbard. I made a 2-piece carved poplar wood core; and I've got all of the leather parts cut and dyed. I've got to glue/sew the leather onto the wood core and then lace the belt. Photos of this at a later time.

Before, with the original swordsmith's grip

After, with the new grip. The grip wax darkened the color slightly from the intended color.

The poplar wood scabbard core, before I took it back to the belt sander for some serious weight loss

The thinner, lighter scabbard core
Jim Clipper

climber
from: forests to tree farms
Jan 18, 2014 - 09:15pm PT
Reily,

Thanks for the reply. I was looking at a Makita (or Dewalt). It seems like the sliding saw would be nice (when it is needed). Its just that space is a commodity. Good to know that they can still be portable. Really, I just maim wood, and even something from Harbor Freight would be more precise than the tolerances of my technique.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 18, 2014 - 10:43pm PT
I love this thread. So much.
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Jan 18, 2014 - 10:48pm PT
^^^^^what he said. There are some phenomenally talented folks...beautiful artists, creators and problem solvers.
I see some of the pieces and I just want to touch them.

Susan
Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jan 19, 2014 - 04:04am PT
Reilly, the secret weapon behind the paint job on the Geschutzwagen Tiger SPG? I would like to take it to my grave, but it's Silly Putty masking that does the trick. Tried different kinds of taping and liquid masks, but Silly Putty lets me get all kinds of subtle camouflage effects on tanks and AFVs. I'm a novice, but you can see if you have infinite patience you could mask some pretty complex camo patterns with Silly Putty.


The GW Tiger SPG actually existed as these US Army photos show at the time of its capture in April 1945. Impressive beast!




Thanks for all the praise! The judges at IPMS-sanctioned shows are not so easily impressed. One mistake and you're out of there!
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jan 19, 2014 - 06:14am PT
^^^
A nearly dry brush, working from darker colors to lighter colors, also works to add a "wear & tear" appearance.

Looks like you already know dat.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 19, 2014 - 07:28am PT
Nice work everybody!
Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jan 19, 2014 - 05:34pm PT
Yes, Ledge Rat, I did use dry brushing as well as Winsor-Newton artists oil based turpinoid washes to get some weathering and aging effects. When I move on to the diorama stage with the Mercedes staff car and the German officers on a tour of inspection I think I'll also use some MIG pigments to create mud on the tracks and chassis.

But I must have wrecked 50 kits before I got to this stage with an arsenal of techniques in my tool box. Just keep doing it for years and you'll wreck less kits and your hobby will cost you less too.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jan 19, 2014 - 09:35pm PT
I'm getting closer to finishing my scabbard. Here's a dry fit of what I've got so far.

The sword is a very sharp replica of a 12th Century Oakeshott Type XI arming sword, made by a swordsmith in Italy. The sword has a very strong blade presence, since it was made for slashing at opponents covered in maille (plate armor was not yet common in the 12th Century). When you hold the sword in your hand, you definitely feel like you wanna whack something instead of jab.

Later in the Medieval period, when plate armor was commonplace, swords were made for jabbing into gaps in the armor, not slashing at your enemy.

The simple scabbard that I made is typical of early 12th Century sword scabbards.

MisterE

climber
Jan 19, 2014 - 09:44pm PT
Sometimes it's just a little thing that helps a friend - I rebuilt a fence in Simi Valley today.

It was original, and I could tell right away the nearby sprinkler was not a directional. Plus you can see the neighbors hot-water overflow drain right there.

New fence, new sprinkler head - I also added a back-side latch-pull with some coated bonsai-training wire I have had for years.

I tried to be nice to the little bush:

Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jan 20, 2014 - 12:47am PT
Sierra Ledge Rat: Weren't there swords forged to incredible hardness that could indeed "cut through" sheet armor? Thought I saw that somewhere on the History Channel. They were real long if I recall so you could really hit sheet armor with a tremendous concentration of force. Yes, chain mail was a much easier thing to slash through as you indicate. Not much defense against the English long bow either.

Of course, I really like that 12th century sword of yours too, being a history of warfare freak.
squishy

Mountain climber
Jan 20, 2014 - 01:49am PT
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Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jan 20, 2014 - 06:45am PT
Nice job MisterE. I like it that you tried being nice to the little shrub. Looks like it'll survive any insult it suffered while you worked nearby.


I had no idea scabbards were made like that SierraLR. You do quality work in different materials / media.


I never get tired of following this thread. Please keep the show going folks. Don't be shy or lazy. Take some pics while you project and put the best right here.










A TIP FOR TELLING YOUR 'whatchabuildin' STORY:

Get your best pictures in an upload directory on your computer.
Upload them to ST in *reverse* order of how you would tell your story.



Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jan 20, 2014 - 04:07pm PT
Bruce, yes Medieval swords can cut through sheet metal, depending on the thickness of the sheet metal and the size of the sword. As plate armor became more prevalent, trying to hack through your opponent's suit of armor was not an efficient use of your strength and energy. It was much more efficient to stab your opponent in joint areas where there were gaps between the armor plates.

During the age of maille (BTW there is no such thing as "chain mail," that's a fantasy term that is, unfortunately, now widely used) swords were broad, flexible, and had rather rounded points and lenticular in cross-section. The point of balance far out on the blade to make them "blade heavy" for cleaving through maille. The classic Medieval sword weighed just under 2 pounds.

During the age of plate armor, swords were long, pointed and dagger like, with a strong diamond cross section (to keep the sword from flexing), and the point of balance was close to the grip so that they felt "light" in hand and could be maneuvered quickly for that quick strategic jab. Some of these large two-handed swords could weigh as much as 4 pounds.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 20, 2014 - 05:22pm PT
I'll have to take some photos tomorrow, but I'm putting the cap on the hips of an octagonal gazebo in some snooty town green.

Wait, I'll back up. It's a large gazebo/bandstand and it's being roofed with yellow cedar shakes.

I've woven corners on sidewalls with shakes, but this a different beast. Not particularly difficult, but very time consuming. Lots of time crouched on an icy roof with a block plane taking down material.

It's actually kind of fun, for now.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 21, 2014 - 07:09pm PT
Sorry, no photos, but it's looking beautiful.

It was so cold today that my camera wouldn't function, as well as my fingers and toes.

Work is work and I like it, but today was a chilly day to be using a block plane on a roof.

Thankfully tomorrow is going to be even colder so we are going to start on a new frame rather than continue on the cedar roof.

Framing in winter weather is a good thing, you keep the blood flowing.

You always have to find the silver lining, right?
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jan 22, 2014 - 04:18pm PT
My completed sword scabbard, modeled after typical scabbards of the 12th Century.


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 23, 2014 - 08:34pm PT
-8 on the way to work, -2 most of the day. Good stuff.





Running the cap on each hip is so time consuming. Heck, the whole project is time consuming. It took me all day to strip the existing shingles on the cupola because it's anchored so poorly and there is no good way to remedy that. Instead of pulling nails with a hammer or pry bar, I had to pull them with my nippers, because the torque of a pry bar wants to make the cupola disengage from the gazebo. Slow work in really cold weather can be frustrating, but the appropriate clothing and some music makes it fairly enjoyable.

I hope everyone else out there in trade work is warmer than I am!

Edit; I misspoke. I also spent three hours installing copper drip-edge flashing. Tricky stuff on an octagon with ten inch facets.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Jan 23, 2014 - 09:26pm PT
Oh- I really like that section between the upper roof and lower. I've never seen one like that- very, very pretty.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 23, 2014 - 09:54pm PT
That's a lot of scaffolding Brandon. I would have sunk a bolt in the side of the cupola and tied off with static line. Work clockwise or counter, but each lap around the perimeter the line would wrap around the cupola and raise you appropriately for the next course. By the time you have the cupola wrapped up like a maypole, you'll be at the top tied off tight. Pop on a weathervane and run king swing-like in the opposite direction until you are back at the eaves. Then rap or base jump off.

Yep, that's a lot of scaffolding.
JimT

climber
Munich
Jan 25, 2014 - 01:32pm PT
Not pretty but creative if unutterably boring I guess, last weeks work!
4" tube horizontal rings rolled to 48ft dia in 18ft sections, 3" verticals with 1" connectors and all welded up in place in a very black concrete tank underground. It´s the stainless steel heating system for a bio digester.
squishy

Mountain climber
Jan 26, 2014 - 11:01am PT
I built a new airplane, and it's made some new videos...working on the next one already.

interview and photoshoot with the Sacbee today, I'm excited..

[Click to View YouTube Video]
paganmonkeyboy

climber
mars...it's near nevada...
Jan 26, 2014 - 02:51pm PT
currently trying to prototype a pollution monitoring drone copter that will map and swarm in real time...these are the sensors and I'm working on running them off the micro instead of the mega board, dump everything to sd card while also transmitting it over 2.4g radio w/GIS data to a central processing unit...

steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 26, 2014 - 03:02pm PT
Brandon,

That is a pretty unique gazebo!! I bet your one of the few guys outside
working in those conditions.

I'm in N.H. as well, but I'm lucky to have my shop inside. I just finished this for my wife, in Cherry --cedar lined. Dovetailed front and back.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 26, 2014 - 03:04pm PT
JimT

climber
Munich
Jan 27, 2014 - 02:40am PT
why the step down to 1" diameter for the connections jim?

To restrict the flow, stainless is a poor conductor so we use bigger tube to get enough surface area but need to restrict the flow into each tube (there are 16 of them) so they are equally supplied. The taps at the top are so we can balance the whole system to get the heat even around the tank.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jan 27, 2014 - 08:01am PT
it is great to know all of you
through your work.

so varied our we in our interpretations of this passage,
and the expressions shared thru the creation medium of
building well magnify the beautiful idiosyncrasies that
each of us beholds.

thanks for sharing.

stevea, your wife is a lucky gal to have a hubby who puts together
extraordinary craftsmanship, artistic flair, and supreme functionality
as displayed in the stellar chest. the moths'll be pissed when they fail to party in the woolen wares stored there.

sierra ledge rat, your's is a handsome, well crafted and nostalgic scabbord.

brandon you are hard-core: steel-like skin though soft on the inside (as suggested by your love threads.) when god was assigning blessings, i was at a dead show to0 high to stand up. i'm happy to know that you picked up the slack.

pagan is super techy. my hat's off to you, sir.

jim you study fluid dynamics too? oh man, thermodynamics killed me on the eit test. hate that shite but i admire those whom grasp and then master application of that science.

squishy im a big fan of bernouli, too!

rsin that's a bitchen story about the flying plywood and other jobsite antics. wind is an incredible force. i build commercial formwork for a living, and sometimes we erect 20' tall wall panels. the wind always keeps me honest with my anchors.

on and on i could go with the accolades, but for now i've got to go build the children some healthy lunches.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 27, 2014 - 11:05am PT
SLR, love the swords! Too bad you didn't get to girth those up on yer dress whites, eh?

SteveA, beautiful chest, really beautiful.

Brandon, yer an animal.
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Jan 27, 2014 - 11:11am PT
Brandon....c-o-l-d.....what a project, though....
Steve...that is BEAUTIFUL! Lucky wife....and I'm sure not just because of the furniture
What "bios" does that thing digest?
PMB....LOVE electronics....stealth little sensors there!

Susan
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Jan 27, 2014 - 11:33am PT
A 16x46 pergola...


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 27, 2014 - 11:34am PT
^^^^ In Norway they'd call that a cod-drying rack.
But it is a very nice cod-drying rack.
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Jan 27, 2014 - 11:40am PT
^^^^ In Norway they'd call that a cod-drying rack.
But it is a very nice cod-drying rack.

I used the plans for building an "orca" drying rack. You can get it from the BlackFish site.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 27, 2014 - 12:57pm PT
Does that mean Cash On Delivery...?
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Jan 27, 2014 - 01:51pm PT
We wanted it to be high and not claustrophobic so it is tied into the roof with some metal "sleds" that are lagged into the existing rafters right through the roof. Drop the matching angle pergola rafters into the sleds and bolt them in. It ought to hold up.... It helps that the roof is new, since it will be some trouble to re-roof in the future. Not a huge deal, but a little extra work for sure when that time comes.

I guess it all depends on how high your fascia is as to where the normal tie in might be. Lots of joist hangers right on the front of the fascia is pretty standard, as is a ledger board underneath. Out here on the sand, we see it all...
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 27, 2014 - 01:58pm PT
When's the building inspector showing up?
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Jan 27, 2014 - 02:02pm PT
^^^^^

I am the building inspector.
Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Jan 27, 2014 - 02:31pm PT
Are your pergola column anchors all the same, and what did you use?

I see that one is in a new concrete footing, but I'm assuming the ones on the existing slab are just bolted to the slab?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 27, 2014 - 05:48pm PT
Well, hell.

I'm asking for advice.

How do you tie together the cap on an octagonal wooden roof when it ends in a cupola, at a single point?

The shingles for the cap need to intersect.

Do I let one run proud and cut the other to match? What about the change of plane when the coursing of shingles ends right at the peak?

It's within my grasp, and I'll figure it out, but if someone has a good way to do it you'd be doing me a huge favor in telling me.

Also, there will be five inches of lead descending from the peak, so those five inches are invisible.

I've currently got ten inches to the weather.

If it helps I've got photos.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 27, 2014 - 06:49pm PT
Brandon, when I built my timber-framed mini-monument to Brunelleschi I had the same problem which I had to solve with metal straps over the top. Not pretty but between you, me, and the shingles nobody knows.

Oh, and don't be bragging about yer ten inches on this thread cause we ain't impressed here.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 27, 2014 - 08:00pm PT
You strapped the top course to flex it to the contour of the peak?

I'm not willing to do that, but it's a good idea.

I'm really at a loss. I might fir out the peak with appropriately dimensioned shakes, just to give myself positive nailing, but it might mess up the look. Not sure.

Time constraints make this project stressful. I'm the new guy and I'm in the lead on the job. Gotta make it work one way or another.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 27, 2014 - 08:12pm PT
I might have misunderstood you. This was my problem...
I was able to cut tenons and mortises but no way to secure them.

My momma gonna be happy when she gets home tonight, the handrail is done
but for plugging and oiling...

Did I mention I love chiseling mortises? This railing ain't gonna budge.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Jan 27, 2014 - 08:28pm PT
Brandon, just keep on planing those shakes Man!

Seriously keep working up but you'll get to a point where everything wants to overlap at the very top. This is the tricky bit.
Plane your last course (or 2) so they meet edge to edge but don't overlap. Also, make adjustment so this last course is just barely under the edge of the metal.
Should take care of it.

Got pix?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 27, 2014 - 08:34pm PT
I had that problem too but I made a one piece copper cap that I just stuck
on with silicone. I'm all about easy. Okay, the one piece copper cap
wasn't real easy but it is way waterproof and looks good. You could make one
in a few hours if you can find sheet copper. Just make a paper origami
model, fold 'er up and solder away.

Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Jan 27, 2014 - 08:36pm PT
Are your pergola column anchors all the same, and what did you use?

I see that one is in a new concrete footing, but I'm assuming the ones on the existing slab are just bolted to the slab?

Pretty much all the same... those swanky ones from Simpson.. Stimson... Jimson....??? We used 4 x 6 uprights uh coz they are cheap compared to the 6 x 6 rigs.

They bolt to the slab flush with 1/2" bolts and the new concrete one has a low hanging cage that you can tie some bar into if you want and sink it into the new pier. Easy peasy.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Jan 27, 2014 - 08:59pm PT
Dude yer knot a bad carpenter.

Step back, relax and take a deep breath. Through the bong.

There now, feeling better already eh?


I think you've got this, just worrying about the end result as I often do towards the end of a project.
murcy

Gym climber
sanfrancisco
Jan 28, 2014 - 12:11am PT
What we got here is a literally multi-minute project well underway. As many as three boards glued onto yet a fourth board. Early days, as there are upwards of two operations remaining to turn this into a hangboard. Edge, email me for pointers.


Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 28, 2014 - 12:28am PT
Murcy, it's hard to tell from the pic on my phone, but are you gluing four campus style rungs of different thickness to a plywood backer?
murcy

Gym climber
sanfrancisco
Jan 28, 2014 - 12:38am PT
Jim, the clamps are fine, and the glue will scrape off. Edge, it's three @ 20mm, 16mm, and 14mm, onto a pine panel which is the underside of an old pull-out cutting board that I replaced with maple. I think the rungs are bubinga, left from an old coffee table project.

. . .

Finished:


Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Jan 28, 2014 - 01:35am PT
Cod Drying Rack, crackin me up Reilly. Nice job there Wallings.
Dr.Sprock

Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
Jan 28, 2014 - 02:30am PT
built a winding machine,

now building an audio transformer for a vacuum tube based DI box for bass,

any questions? comments? complaints?

take em to the front desk.




pyrosis

Trad climber
Bishop, CA
Jan 28, 2014 - 08:34am PT
squishy

Mountain climber
Jan 28, 2014 - 12:31pm PT
My latest
[Click to View YouTube Video]

I met up with the sacbee this weekend, here they are taking some notes from the pros. I will post a link when the article comes out.

ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Jan 29, 2014 - 12:41am PT
"custom" window trim (ofuk)
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 29, 2014 - 08:26pm PT
The roof I've been working on has been a good lesson in patience and critical thinking.

This is my poor attempt at at a cedar gnome hat to cap the whole rig. I'm seeing 15 and 22.5 every time I close my eyes.


apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 29, 2014 - 10:01pm PT
So.....several months ago, I asked for some advice on how to make a funky closet door work in a bedroom I'm remodelling. Not being satisfied with any solution (though I greatly appreciated the suggestions, esp. Reilly), I gave up on the idea...and I'm now completely redesigning & reorienting the entire space.

I plan on building in a platform bed with a couple of storage drawers under it. I want the exterior to be finished in knotty pine, with some craftsman/shaker styling to it.

How would you finish carpenter uber-gods go about this? Would you rough frame it, then finish over it with siding? Or build the base out of good plywood, glued & screwed? Or some other option?
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 29, 2014 - 10:15pm PT
Apogee...Frame it with cheap 3/4 cdx and face it off with 1x6 pine...My bed is 64" x 80"..there are 2 drawers underneath that are big enough to sleep a couple of Albanian dwarfs...Instead of $ 200 a piece drawer slides , i bought some cheapo rubber casters that i lagged to the bottom and sides of the drawers...the drawers slide in and out easily... i laugh at the Rockler Wood Working dorks...
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 29, 2014 - 10:22pm PT
Brennan is right...! It's easy to over think a box...Check out the Golden rules of a relationship thread..
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 29, 2014 - 10:31pm PT
So, Brandon, u gonna copper that dunce cap, or wht? It should just about fit Rottingjohnny.

Apoge, look up thread for SteveW and Edge's 'box' philosophies - kinda like Stephen Hawking does boxes.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jan 29, 2014 - 11:16pm PT
Brandon...Some refer to me as the Bob Villa of box construction...Disregard advice from those unlicensed contractor / deck builders in so. cal that mortise their handrails and post incessantly on supertopo between chisel blows...
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 29, 2014 - 11:53pm PT
Just get a bunch of milk crates and lay them on their side so you can put shoes, old retired ropes, and Barbie Ferraris in them, then put your mattress on that. If you stack them two high you can mix in a compact refrigerator for keeping bedtime snacks handy & cold. Leave a gap on one side so you can crawl inside like a fort.

Love, Edge
Award winning furniture designer/builder
paganmonkeyboy

climber
mars...it's near nevada...
Jan 30, 2014 - 12:10am PT
meanwhile, on This Old Prototype Drone Sensor Pack - we're down to three sensors, a gps with remote antenna (sooo heavvvvy), and sdcard for datalogging...still too much to put in the air, but the concept is working...


the black box on the bottom is 4 aa batteries - way more than we want to lift, hopefully we can cut them down to some lipos or something...


soon my army of robots will deliver pizza to all my enemies ! wait, wait...i haven't thought the business plan all the way through...
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 30, 2014 - 03:18pm PT
Because sometimes even a furniture maker wants to swing a big club, lift weights, play in the mud, and perchance even get paid.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 30, 2014 - 08:14pm PT
Yeah, yeah, I've been posting about this stupid damn cupola for a few days now. Hope you don't mind, it's been a step outside of my comfort zone with no guidance. I've been working alone. Up and down scaffolding and ladders all day to fine tune pieces, head scratching moments as to how to make it happen, all sorts of positive learning.

I finished it this morning. It's far from great, but great from afar. I wanted to spend more time remedying ugliness that I saw from two feet away, but it's all invisible from the ground so I let it slide. Not something I'm proud of, but so be it.

I actually wrote, 'This piece isn't my proudest moment' on top of a spectacularly back cut piece for whomever works on it next to read. And hopefully chuckle.


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 30, 2014 - 08:23pm PT
Rock on, Brandon! Proud work and excellent rationalization. My copper cap wasn't jewelry grade either from two feet. As long as it is dry, eh? :-)
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 30, 2014 - 08:38pm PT
Reilly, for sure.

It'll stay dry, there's probably eight pounds of lead flashing under the gnome cap and top course of hip cap. That puppy is functional.

Sometimes you just have to balance a predisposition for perfection with timeliness. As I'm working on a new crew, and this is a bid job ( I'm usually working on t&m jobs), I just made it work without being perfect.

Also, this is my first time doing anything like this. It's been a great learning process.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jan 30, 2014 - 08:42pm PT
brandon i always have wanted to build
a dog-house dormer with successively smaller
dog-house dormers on each roof of
the supporting dormer.

your structure above is proud.
did your cedar cap work out.

what will you use to flash the hips?
copper?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 30, 2014 - 08:46pm PT
The hips are step flashed underneath, with hand planed cap shingles above. I'm developing tendinitis in my wrist from so much use of my block plane.

And yes, the cap worked out well. I'll adjust my approach next time to make it look better and make work easier, but I've got it pretty dialed now. Learning as you go is a good test. I appreciate the challenge that I was given, and accomplished.

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climber
north fork
Jan 30, 2014 - 10:01pm PT
Looks good to me Brandon-, especially for not being able to feel your hands, haha. Good job man.
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climber
north fork
Jan 30, 2014 - 10:18pm PT
Working on a kitchen knife set. First I'm using both a triangle and round chainsaw file to give the handle a cool design. When the walnut is added and formed it adds almost an inlay look.


Triangle file pattern

Round file added

One done with the filing part.


I have the two biggest ones filed and hope to be done with the rest by the end of the week. Then I'll cut the wood handles and epoxy them and when they're dry, shape them. It is a long process, but I'll try to keep my progress updated. Don't hold your breath.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 30, 2014 - 10:42pm PT
Titlebond III on the cedar gnome cap. Finish nails on the copper, as there is lead flashing below wrapping the shingles.

I'm going to go back and caulk all my nail holes tomorrow with Phenoseal.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 30, 2014 - 10:50pm PT
All mitered joints should be glued in my opinion.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 30, 2014 - 11:00pm PT
Apples and oranges.

I glue joints that are perfect to keep them that way, not to mask or fill gaps.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 30, 2014 - 11:02pm PT
"Don't overthink a box."

Words to live by. Coulda saved myself lots of heartache over the years.

Thanks for the beta, everybody. I'll post up the results when I'm done (don't hold your breath)....
MisterE

climber
Jan 30, 2014 - 11:24pm PT
Trying to build a complete tri-cam rack, still missing two that friends have offered to pitch in.

MisterE

climber
Jan 30, 2014 - 11:44pm PT
Thanks, but that's Jim Bridwell's old #6 on the right - we named it "Krull".
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Jan 31, 2014 - 06:44am PT
samsung parking garage,
i am involved in the formwork design.
pyrosis

Trad climber
Bishop, CA
Jan 31, 2014 - 09:14am PT
Good job Brandon, figuring out all those angles must have been a huge PITA. I tried and tried to get the angles figured out on the diagonal sections of my wall project but they never quite lined up. But - good enough for government work, as they say :)

MisterE

climber
Jan 31, 2014 - 09:14am PT
Yeah, the #6 and the #7 both are yellow - the #7 is a bit darker color.

http://www.camp-usa.com/products/climbing-protection/tricam-60.asp
http://www.camp-usa.com/products/climbing-protection/tricam-70.asp

Knife and sword-making has always fascinated me, especially the high-end processes. Nice job, tji.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Jan 31, 2014 - 09:24am PT
my 7 had a yellow sling

Mine too, although they're both arguably yellow. The 6 is more of a neon yellow and the 7 a golden yellow. No idea why they didn't differentiate them more.

adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Jan 31, 2014 - 09:42am PT
North Fork- what alloy for the knives?
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climber
north fork
Jan 31, 2014 - 10:58am PT
They are Stainless Steel (Chromium, Nickel).

Thanks E.
KabalaArch

Trad climber
Starlite, California
Jan 31, 2014 - 03:55pm PT
pyrosis

Trad climber
Bishop, CA
Feb 1, 2014 - 07:44am PT
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Feb 1, 2014 - 11:22am PT
Arch...Me like....
Vulcan

Sport climber
Feb 1, 2014 - 01:08pm PT
Pyrosis
Could you tell us the angle and length of the walls.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Feb 1, 2014 - 01:40pm PT
Looks like the far walls are 8' wide and the near walls are 12' wide.
pyrosis

Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
Feb 1, 2014 - 04:21pm PT
Right you are, the far walls are 8' wide and 8' high, linked with an 8'x8' roof. The left wall is 12' wide and 11' high, the right wall is 12' wide and 10' high. Out of sight is another wall 12' wide and 8' high. I can only hope that it is enough....

Angles, from left to right - close left 45, far left 57, straight back 27, back right 37, front right 60 to 20. Out of sight, 15.

Still need to add just a bit of framing to blend the 57 and 45, the 37 with the 60/20, and to link from the low roof to the upper ceiling. Then on to lighting, then ply :)
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Feb 2, 2014 - 11:36am PT
Brandon, your cupola projects keeps sparking my memories of the wooden church on the island of Kizhi, In Lake Ladoga (?) Russia.

No nails used in this. We were told that after completion the carpenter threw his ax in the lake, because he could never do it again. Or maybe didn't want to be tempted to attempt to do so!
When I get back to storage in California, I will retrieve a series of black and white photos I took of this when I was a teenager.
squishy

Mountain climber
Feb 3, 2014 - 11:33pm PT
My little drones and videos made it into the News, yay!

http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/the-little-known-fued-thats-shaping-the-future-of-delivery-drones

still waiting on the local paper article..
murcy

Gym climber
sanfrancisco
Feb 3, 2014 - 11:44pm PT
See sunrise over Kizhi

http://kizhi.karelia.ru/webcams.htm
MisterE

climber
Feb 4, 2014 - 12:31am PT
I was volunteering for Patch Adams back in the late '90's and we did one of those onion domes for the staff house (pictured below on the left).

It was hundreds upon hundreds of 2" strips of "wacky wood" - plywood that was almost-parallel rather than cross-grained so it would bend easily around the frame...layers and layers.

Here's a picture of the staff house:


It was also used for the dome on the main house:


I actually got to sleep in the darker one on the right (in the first picture) a few night. It had 1/2" rods of plexiglass through the dome that lit it during the day and looked like constellations from the inside at night - really cool.


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 4, 2014 - 09:35pm PT
Cool structure, E.

It's finally done, thank god. I pulled the last of the roof brackets down, put on the final trim, and installed cap up to the trim today. Eleven hours without so much as a five minute break. At least I was working alone so I didn't have to hear anyone else bitch about burly work days (I've worked eight out of the last nine days. Nine to eleven hours each, with no stopping to rest or eat. Good way to lose weight!).

This is the finished product. I finished in the dark, and realized that the light inside the gazebo filters onto the shingles right where the rafters lay. Really cool. The photo is blurry, but you get the idea.

Tomorrow, framing a house. Gotta be at the boss's house at 5:15. Goodnight!




Since I'm delirious from busting my ass, here's some music to go with the day and night theme.

[Click to View YouTube Video]
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Feb 4, 2014 - 09:41pm PT
Nice job, Brandon!!! Where is that?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 4, 2014 - 09:42pm PT
New London.
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climber
north fork
Feb 4, 2014 - 09:44pm PT
Yeah looks good, hopefully you can go back with a tripod and get another night shot. Framing is goin to feel great after all that finish work.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Feb 4, 2014 - 09:45pm PT
Good job brandon...You should sue for hostile work environment and then get a shingles vaccine...
dfinnecy

Social climber
'stralia
Feb 5, 2014 - 02:17am PT
That's cool, squishy! I'm going to read that Motherboard article later to get a better understanding of what you're up to.

What am I building? A Bevins Skiff. I spent months looking for a boat to buy to learn to sail. Eventually I figured out with the kids still pretty young even if I bought a boat I would never get to actually sail it. But I can build a boat, sneaking an hour each evening after everyone else is asleep.


Cutting the stem (my photos on Flickr)

I'll put up a few more photos later on.

*Edited to clean up uggo code.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 5, 2014 - 11:35am PT
dfinnecy, good start! Still got yer fingers? ;-)



From: The Overkill Dept:

My deck rail post that goes against the lap-sided house.
Is this overkill or just plain OCD?


(Yeah, RJ, I know I have too much time on my hands)
dfinnecy

Social climber
'stralia
Feb 5, 2014 - 06:11pm PT
Like so many others have said, I love this thread and take inspiration from the skills everyone has here. The attention to detail in all the projects is really cool. I'm not much of a craftsman but the effort is rewarding. I take my time and do things as well as I possibly can.

I'm building a small sail boat and I need to scarf a couple sheets of marine ply for the side panels and bottom. I've never done this before, so have been practicing on some scrap before I screw up the expensive stuff.


by dfinnecy on Flickr


by dfinnecy on Flickr
dfinnecy

Social climber
'stralia
Feb 5, 2014 - 06:20pm PT
Reilly, yep, kept my fingers so far. I'm terrified of that saw.

rSin - It's called a Mujingfang. I bought it in Hong Kong. Still learning to set the blade right which is really tough.

I should also mention I started the scarf with an electric wood razor and only finished with the plane. Not too happy with the results so I think I'll build a jig to do it with the router.
Gene

climber
Feb 5, 2014 - 06:34pm PT
dfinnecy,

I have about a half dozen similar planes I picked up in Taiwan 30 years ago. At the boat yard I hung out at, there was an old craftsman who built the wood masts. When finishing them, he'd walk to one end, sight along the mast, walk 40 feet, take a swipe with the plane, brush away the paper-thin trimming, and repeat. The guy was amazing. Fond memories of watching a master.

g

EDIT: And yes. Setting the blade properly is a bitch.
mike m

Trad climber
black hills
Feb 5, 2014 - 09:31pm PT
dfinnecy

Social climber
'stralia
Feb 5, 2014 - 10:57pm PT
rSin,
Thanks for the pointers. I'm sure you're right, it's too small. I hadn't heard of a shooting board before. Some of the ones on this page look like a nice bit of woodwork on their own right:
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/Setting%20Up%20and%20Using%20a%20Shooting%20Board4.html
But I do think a router jig is going to be the way to go.

Any pointers or recommended videos or instructions on sharpening the blades? The info I have seen is varied.

Gene
he'd walk to one end, sight along the mast, walk 40 feet, take a swipe with the plane, brush away the paper-thin trimming,

That would be awesome, I think I could do that all day.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Feb 6, 2014 - 08:08am PT
Reilly...are those siding reliefs carved into the post...? OCD is sometimes mistaken for skill and perseverance..
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climber
north fork
Feb 6, 2014 - 10:39am PT
Here is the first knife I ever made. I'm still a noob, but I really enjoy it. Handle is a dyed maple burl with copper and brass mosaic tube.







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climber
north fork
Feb 7, 2014 - 12:43am PT
Thanks rSin, it is a stabilized wood. The rouge polish really brings out the color. Some of the wood out there makes me drool. Ordered some black buckeye burl today for my kitchen set I'm doing, it's some cool looking sh#t.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 7, 2014 - 10:20pm PT
Meh, it's a blow and go frame in a subdivision. Not my kind of work, but it pays the bills.

At least I'm getting in shape. I trimmed and roofed the back half yesterday afternoon by myself. Five square on a five pitch.

adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Feb 8, 2014 - 08:00pm PT
Decided I want a better maple syrup evaporator this year (had been using a modified charcoal grill/smoker) and figured the way to go is a wood pellet fired rocket stove as the heat source. Got that part built today, and it looks like it burns ~8 pounds of pellets an hour while putting out ~70,000 BTU per hour. Interesting type of stove, as it gasifies the wood prior to burning, which means a very clean, efficient burn. Which is also why there are flames shooting out the top even though the actual burn is right below the feed hopper.


MisterE

climber
Feb 8, 2014 - 09:04pm PT
That is so freaking cool, adatesman!
squishy

Mountain climber
Feb 8, 2014 - 09:11pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Feb 8, 2014 - 09:16pm PT
Thanks! Will post more tomorrow as I get the rest of it built.

Btw, the stoves in these two videos are what I based the design on:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_DhCRUMxnNM

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aVa40W-1Ds0
nah000

climber
canuckistan
Feb 8, 2014 - 09:38pm PT
super interesting, adatesman...

thanks for the share.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Feb 8, 2014 - 09:44pm PT
Hey ekat...I wasn't putting Reilly down...You Gibroni you...
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Feb 8, 2014 - 09:45pm PT
Yup, rSin. The wacky channel things on commercial evaporators are only there to maximize production by way of making it a continuous process rather than batch process (raw sap in one end/finished syrup out the other rather than boiling down one huge pot). Traditionally it was done in 3 cast iron cauldrons over open fires, so there'a absolutely no reason you can't do small amounts in a big pot in the kitchen. If you search back through this thread you'll find the DIY evaporator I used last year, which was simply 6" deep commercial steam trays sitting on my grill (with a bit of sheet metal and a chimney added...). Biggest difference is that batch process needs a longer boil, which means a darker, more flavorful syrup. Which is not necessarily a bad thing.

This year's version will be much the same, but purpose-built for improved efficiency since the modified grill thing was a bit of a PITA and I'm no longer swimming in seasoned firewood.

Oh, somehow missed putting a beer bottle in those pics for scale... The steel tube is 5" square, and the riser/chimney is 29" top to bottom.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Feb 8, 2014 - 09:57pm PT
Fwiw, here's my setup from last year: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1197468&msg=1752678#msg1752678
pyrosis

Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
Feb 9, 2014 - 09:19am PT
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climber
north fork
Feb 17, 2014 - 10:19am PT
I got my wood in for my kitchen knife set. More like half of it, but at least I can start finishing some. They came in a 1 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 5" blocks and I cut them to 3/8" thick scales. This gives you enough wood to shape with the belt sander for the handles.

Stabilized Black Buckeye Burl



Ready for drill press

Epoxied and next step is a couple of hours of shaping the handle and then polish it. Hope to do that Wednesday.
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Feb 17, 2014 - 12:40pm PT
i finally backed my yotajeep out of the garage under her own power.

1950 Willys CJ3a, now running on Toyota FJ60 axles, brakes and steering. the conversion was 100% fabbed and TIG welded here in the garage. also upgraded to 35" tires.

I still need to get the yota master cylinder in there so we have brakes. then the fab is done, and i just need to pull it all apart again for paint.



Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Feb 17, 2014 - 02:17pm PT
Second coat of oil on the nightstand and bed. I'll let it dry at least 72 hours, then a couple coats of lacquer, and ready for delivery. To Sacramento. 1000 miles away. Oy.



dfinnecy

Social climber
'stralia
Feb 17, 2014 - 05:07pm PT
Hey this just in, your photo calls the buckeye 'stabilized'. What does that mean? Those knives will be beautiful.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Feb 17, 2014 - 05:19pm PT
"Stabilized" means that the wood was injected with a resin under high pressure.

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climber
north fork
Feb 18, 2014 - 12:08pm PT
Dfinnecy,
Yes stabilized is an injection of resin at high pressure. The pressure pushes out the air and the resin fills in the voids making it a harder and more durable wood. It also helps fight expansion and retraction, thus preventing cracks in the wood. Most soft woods require a stabilization.

I finished one knife yesterday afternoon









Here's what's left, still a lot of work.

Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Feb 18, 2014 - 12:25pm PT
^^^^
Looking good! I wonder if you plan to fill the top edge where all the decorative filing is with something? Clear epoxy I'd guess? Seems like it would collect dirt/crumbs etc otherwise.

Cool project.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 18, 2014 - 12:40pm PT
Adatesman, sure, a better syrup evaporator. Well, some kinda vape for sure.
Or else you're like the rest of us 12 year olds and just have to flame.

RJ, wazza Gibroni? Izzit some one who refuses to use klister when it is 37F?

Pyrosis, you did get a permit, right? Bwa Ha Ha Ha! Looks good though.

Justin, yer wood is happy.

Edge, yer wood is always happy. Do you have dovetail dreams?

Euroford, when you gonna build mine? Best CJ3 I've seen. Rock the Casbah!
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climber
north fork
Feb 18, 2014 - 02:14pm PT
Thanks el cap, Ron and Reilly.

El cap, I agree that those are good dirt and grime traps, but it looks better without the epoxy in it. When you glue the handles on they are filled with epoxy. I decided to dig each out, because it looks better and feels better grip wise. These knives need to be hand cleaned each use, so I'm sure I'll be cursing myself later when I have to clean each mark out. Oh well.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Feb 18, 2014 - 03:20pm PT
Reilly...Gibroni is New Yorker slang for someone that tries to use red klister in green , powder snow conditions...Jamoke is slang for someone that snowshoes on dirt ..
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 18, 2014 - 04:04pm PT
Thanks for the clarification. I was thinking a jamoke was one of those Starbucks coffee abominations.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Feb 22, 2014 - 12:30pm PT
You guys rock. I love reading this thread. Everyone has such amazing work, i feel bad not saying something about every piece! I gotta say tho, I love Justin's knives. Very cool. Brandon's gazebo was pretty cool too.

Euroford's Jeep is a Mechanics dream!! Nice work dude!

Some of you may remember I posted some pics of my rebuild on my sled last winter. Well i never really got it out before i got hurt because every time i tried, the damn thing would just up and die 10 minutes down the trail. It's been doing some funny things the last couple seasons, and i've been chasing this ghost, but it just kept seeming to get worse.

I got out for a quick ride a couple weeks ago and it did the same damn thing to me. It was almost like it was flooding itself running somehow. So after i nursed it back to the parking lot, the it died again.

It was super flooded this time and just did not want to pull over, emitting several noisy backfires. After much frustration and the realization that i wasn't getting spark 100% of the time, i gave the ignition coil positive and negative hookups a little jiggle to see if they were connected and the negative popped right off. I put it back on, and realized that i'd slotted the tab in between the plastic insulation and the metal connector rather than directly into the connector.

So it was flooding itself because it wasn't getting enough juice to burn all the fuel. When i put the connector on properly she fired right up and had way more pep than before.

I finally got her out where she belongs today.

I haven't touched the ignition coil since i replaced my spark plug caps a couple years ago! So the connection has just been getting looser since then!!
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climber
north fork
Feb 22, 2014 - 04:08pm PT
Thanks Mike, glad you figured out your sled problem cause now I get to see some Whisler backcountry pics.
pyrosis

Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
Feb 23, 2014 - 06:45am PT
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Feb 23, 2014 - 07:23am PT
Very nice Pyrosis!!! That looks so fun!!
kaholatingtong

Trad climber
Nevada City
Feb 23, 2014 - 08:46am PT
f*#kin a, good work pyrosis. clean.
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climber
north fork
Feb 23, 2014 - 12:07pm PT
Pyrosis, that is really awesome. Between Bishop bouldering and your new home gym you're gunna be unstoppable. Great job.
adatesman

climber
philadelphia, pa
Feb 23, 2014 - 05:34pm PT
What was supposed to be a weekend project involving that wood-pellet-fired rocket stove i posted a while back has taken almost a month, but the new maple syrup evaporator is done (and 35 gallons into processing this year's harvest).

Basically it's an inner and outer pan with 1.5" of perlite between them for insulation, and a hole for the stove one one side and the chimney on the other. Looks like it's burning ~8 pounds of pellets an hour, which is ~65000 BTU per hour. Once up to temp there's no smoke whatsoever. The 6" diameter feed tube holds enough pellets to run almost 3 hours before refilling, and as the pellets burn down it self-feeds more into the firebox.

It all started with laying out the bend lines. Unfortunately I don't have a bender this big, so used the plasma cutter to perforate and then bend by hand and weld the cuts. Total PITA. But I learned the finer points of how to weld sheet metal, so not completely a waste of time.

The inner pan.

The outer pan.

Filling with perlite.

Adding the inner pan and filling the sides.

The top edge folded and welded.

Insulating the rocket stove.

Rocket stove finished (this feed tube didn't work, so has been replaced). Even with 1.5" of insulation around the stove, the sheet metal exterior is ~650 deg F. At one point I even saw the metal on the sides below the feed tube glowing cherry red!

This morning was spent moving the stove to the other end to direct fire the pans furthest from the chimney (I originally had it next to the chimney with a baffle to route the hot gasses to the far end then back around the sides of the pans, but it didn't work as intended). Working much better now, and I move sap from one pan to the next (close left to far left to far right to close right) so that the two on the right stay boiling and the two on the left preheat the sap (close left often gets chunks of ice put in it).

And since everybody likes fire, one more pic of the firebox.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Feb 23, 2014 - 05:39pm PT
^^^^^ COOL!!!

Edit Justin: Me too buddy!!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 23, 2014 - 06:10pm PT

OK, I didn't build this cause even I wasn't alive in 1890. When the church of San Loreto was built that year in Santa Fe there were no stairs to the choir loft, not uncommon then. The good nuns held a novena and on the ninth day a man appeared who said he could solve their problem with the tools he had on his burro. Six months later he was done and disappeared without being paid.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Feb 23, 2014 - 07:19pm PT
We saw that this Summer, Reilly, on our way cross country. If I remember right, the balusters were added at a later date; I would have loved to seen it as just the helix treads.

My burro is a Tundra.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 23, 2014 - 08:09pm PT
Edge, hate to break it to you but if you were in Santa Fe you missed CO. ;-)

Yes, the nuns wanted the railing so they wouldn't spill the Holy Wine.
WBraun

climber
Feb 23, 2014 - 08:14pm PT
he could solve their problem with the tools he had on his burro
Six months later he was done and disappeared without being paid.

Bad ass.

And the stairway is so beautiful to boot ....
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Feb 23, 2014 - 08:24pm PT
That is why Werner is getting a burro, right away.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Feb 23, 2014 - 08:32pm PT
The stairs at San Loreto were built by a graduate of Le Companion. A trade school of some renown in France.
There are no metal fasteners in the stairs.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 23, 2014 - 08:32pm PT
Regardless of the matter of divine intervention I would like to know what locally available wood he used. I assume he laminated 1x material that he soaked. Given that would Ponderosa have sufficed? I'm also wondering about Limber Pine although I don't think it grows big or straight enough.
Meagher

Trad climber
Reno, NV
Feb 23, 2014 - 09:37pm PT
Pyrosis, that is one sweet at home climbing wall. Very nice work!!!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Feb 23, 2014 - 09:47pm PT
Reilly...Now i know where you got the inspiration for your mortised deck railing...Poser..!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Feb 23, 2014 - 09:52pm PT
It looked like veneered MDF to me, but they made me stop scratching at the stairs with my Swiss Army knife before I could uncover the truth.
mike m

Trad climber
black hills
Feb 24, 2014 - 12:23am PT
did some back country skiing in the early am and then built a couple of roofs in the gym. Haven't changed anything major in about ten years. My son has been spending a lot of time out there and thought he would enjoy some more three demential type features. Did it all with all recycled materials and stuff I had laying around.
Roughster

Sport climber
Vacaville, CA
Feb 27, 2014 - 08:17pm PT

Just built a fishing platform for my Fish & Ski boat so I can stand in the Bow up by the trolling motor and Bow mounted Fish Finder. Really happy with how it turned out! First time ever upholstering something after I cut out the form to fit the open space.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 27, 2014 - 08:47pm PT
I hate my job.
hobo_dan

Social climber
Minnesota
Feb 27, 2014 - 08:54pm PT
Reilly I had heard that stair story before--There was a similar story of some mand doing great work at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood during the Depression- and then one day he just up and left. I forget the story but I love the theme of the angel appearing when most needed and then moving on to the next place down the road
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 28, 2014 - 12:17pm PT
Brandon, sorry to hear that. You know in yer heart what to do.



Who likes to scribe?


Damn, it rained on my railing...
MisterE

climber
Mar 3, 2014 - 06:35pm PT
OK, it's not much - but a fun project for me. I love working on doors.

Back Door Man

Musical accompaniment:

[Click to View YouTube Video]

I took the back door down to do a little power-planing because the door had swollen after the storm.

Well, it turned out to be more than that - here's the outside when I had gotten most of the rot away:


The inside was pretty bad too. Do ya think it's toast?


The wife came home for lunch and gave the go-ahead to get a new door. She said she paid $7 for the interior French door 10 years ago.

The frame is in an add-on with a terrible pour over a septic, so it has moved around a lot. It was 1/2" out of square measured diagonally and 3/8" out of plumb. Also, a nice hump in the middle of the pad below, and falls off 3/4 of an inch in 30" away from the hinge side.

No worries, this was a free install, so I figured she is getting what she paid for either way!

Got the door scribed, milled and set:


with good reveals:


Gotta love the Forestner bits for this kind of work on VG fir!


The idea is to not blow through the other side on splintery wood, as any good carpenter knows:


Almost there, don't look too close at the mortice - what do you expect, it was a free install! ;)


Done with the hanging - still needs the sweep installed:


And the wife still has to switch her stained glass windows to the new door - not an easy task now that all the frames are glued and not nailed.


Pulled the door off at 11 and cleaned up by 3 - not too shabby!
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climber
north fork
Mar 3, 2014 - 09:25pm PT
Not to shabby at all MisterE. I don't know what it is about doors, but they always make me curse a lot. That's Gunna look real good with JTM's glass. Good job.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 3, 2014 - 10:38pm PT
"Ladies & gentlemen, the Doors." [/Ed Sullivan]

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 3, 2014 - 11:18pm PT
I quit my job/finished the frame.

Headed back to the liberal hippie NPR high end crew that I've been working with on and off for four years. Five dollars an hour more and no more hearing about snowmobiling, deer hunting, and ice fishing.

Life is good.

Nice work, all.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Mar 4, 2014 - 12:04am PT
Sketchy window trim.
mucci

Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
Mar 4, 2014 - 04:53pm PT
Build out #2

The box on the left is storage for the aux batteries/converter and other swag. Got a nice RV access door with lock throw in too. Fold down mini table going in on the left toward the rear of the box tonight.

Bed is a single, and a plank will slide over to accommodate the lady, 2 part custom cushion.

Fold up seat in the back left to be added soon, and a H2o system with pump on the way.

Trying to get serious at the bivy
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Mar 4, 2014 - 05:01pm PT
Saw this in our boatyard in NZ recently. Tuna tower to the moon, under construction and take a gander at the temporary tie-down. Ouch!
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Mar 5, 2014 - 10:51am PT
this thread always delivers!

and thanks for the compliments ya'll! the jeep is driving great. so nice to have it back on the road!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 5, 2014 - 04:23pm PT





Good day at work, raising a timberframe is fun and fast.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 5, 2014 - 08:41pm PT
What, nobody appreciates a timberframe?

It's the most elegant, precise form of building, IMO.

I'm not looking for compliments, as I didn't cut the frame, but it's really great to see someone's work come together quickly. The frame was cut seven years ago, and just now was assembled.

The precision on the mortises and tenons is beautiful.

When a board is tuned with a plane rather than a sander speaks volumes for ones dedication and craft. My friend is an incredibly talented timberframer. He couldn't build a stick framed wall to save his life, but he does what he knows to the nth degree.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 5, 2014 - 08:43pm PT
Don't be trollin' bra, you knows we does! Lookin' gud for a bunch o' hippies!
What's that white stuff everywhere?

Are you saying yer friend handplaned those? Get him some help,
mental or powerwise. One word - Mafell, an old associate of Freud.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 5, 2014 - 08:53pm PT
No power planers allowed.

He can plane as efficiently as I can run a sander.

Timberframes are so damn elegant.

I'm just trying to show off my friends work, because it's amazing.

Edit; Reilly, my friend works in the traditional Japanese style, for what it's worth.
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climber
north fork
Mar 5, 2014 - 08:59pm PT
That's badass Brandon.
WBraun

climber
Mar 5, 2014 - 09:01pm PT
Keep up the good work Brandon.

Tradesmen and Craftsmen rooool and never drool ......
MisterE

climber
Mar 5, 2014 - 11:18pm PT
Seems like you are back with a much better crew - love the timber frames.

You know that quality matters when this is your base.

Cheers, Brandon.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 6, 2014 - 12:32am PT
Very nice frame, Brandon. But where's the sapling nailed to the peak?
nah000

climber
canuckistan
Mar 6, 2014 - 02:59am PT
thanks for another sweet contribution Brandon-!

i'm consistently surprised at how "few" total posts this thread has had compared to how many i assume there must have been, prior to actually checking.

i regularly assume there must have been more total posts then there actually has been, due to the incredible number of high quality posts this thread receives.

if there is a long running thread with a higher quality to quantity ratio i don't know what it is...

so a big thanks to all of the contributors... [and especially to survival for getting the ball rolling almost four years ago]
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 7, 2014 - 01:34pm PT
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Mar 7, 2014 - 09:38pm PT
Edge beat me to it! Spruce or Fir bough I think.

Really great looking frame.
john hansen

climber
Mar 7, 2014 - 10:26pm PT
Brandon, it is always a fun day when you have a crane onsite.

Looks a bit nippy though..

That is good , it keeps the OSHA guys in their office. :)

Looks like a great crew.

When men were men, and they could stand on a 6x12 beam 10 feet off the ground without ropes or nets.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 8, 2014 - 07:02pm PT
Enough about what I've been doing, let's see some of y'all's work!

I appreciate seeing everyone else's work way more than I like showing mine.

Post up!!!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Mar 8, 2014 - 07:17pm PT
It is a hemlock bough where I come from.

Great looking work Brandon.

I am building a frame right now myself,indoors,waiting for the basement to be finished.


Brandon ,sorry I did not call you back to work,things never work out as planned lately. T
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 8, 2014 - 07:23pm PT
Hell yeah, Wilbeer! Any more photos?

And, let's get into the mountains again this spring!

Edit; No worries on the work thing bro. We just need to get back after it climbing or hiking. You're a great partner.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Mar 8, 2014 - 07:26pm PT
You bet,we will.

EDIT;I will get some more photos,working on the last bents now.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 8, 2014 - 08:46pm PT
This thread continues to amaze me.
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Mar 8, 2014 - 11:30pm PT
still can't show you what were building but yeah!
cranes do show up on Occasion!
love this thread!
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Mar 9, 2014 - 07:41pm PT
I was the ramrod on this project last winter
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ICF 10" poured walls
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1st floor framing
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decking and radiant PEX for poured bathroom floors
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dryed in
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deck there's 3
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lake side
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dormitory--there,s 2-24 bed dorms
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meeting room [lake side interior]
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meeting rm stair case to meeting loft
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 11, 2014 - 01:52pm PT
Bamboo, that looks awesome!

I am doing the finish on a house gutted by fire: trim, flooring, tile, stair rail, cabinets, & doors, plus running the electrical, plumbing, carpet, and granite subs. It's 1 1/4 hour drive each way straight down the Front Range, and I am working alone at a busy pace; I like the break from working in the shop.



Off White

climber
Tenino, WA
Mar 11, 2014 - 05:45pm PT
I was taking a few pics of my house to show some details to a client and took one of this custom climber's stair riser. Gotta find something to do with those old #1 rigid stem friends...

bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Mar 11, 2014 - 08:29pm PT
thanks edge--that heat in the bath slab and the radiant we installed under the deck has turned out to be very economical to run-
-the whole project took about 7 months to build --decks/main floor/full basement[insulated and finished]8000 sq ft
with a sprinkler system [real ugly!!]--sleeps 48

--everyone notices wood floors-its nice work! if your body can take it!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 14, 2014 - 11:07pm PT
So I just got a call from an old client back in New Hampshire who told me about an article in the last issue of NH Homes.

http://www.nhhomemagazine.com/January-February-2014/A-perfect-and-functional-makeover-for-a-family/

I did the work on this room several years ago, and was personally responsible for 100% of the wood crafting from lumber selection, design, construction, finishing, and installation. This included flooring, wall panels, built-in cabinets & window seating, full bar, stair rail, and mouldings that I ran myself from knives I had custom designed and ordered. Even the mahogany columns on the bar were coopered and turned by me.





The last room referenced in the article, the family room, was finished the Fall before I left NH. It had raised wall panels, trim, a fireplace surrounded by built-in bookcases, a TV frame, and bench seating. Distressed birch with aniline dye & lacquer.

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climber
north fork
Mar 14, 2014 - 11:11pm PT
Top notch edge, really great work.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 15, 2014 - 11:47am PT
Thanks, this just in.

I had no idea that the house was going to be in the magazine. Funny story, but in the article they mention seeing a similar room in NH Home that inspired them. I did that room also, and if was magnificent, perhaps the pinnacle of my craft to date. I heard from the interior designer that the couple got divorced a few years later and sold the house, and the new owners had the entire room gutted and scrapped. C'est la vie.

Prior to leaving NH I was getting pretty disgusted working for the high end consumers and their excesses and wastefulness. The problem is they have the best jobs in terms of design, materials, and taking things through to full potential. Those are the jobs where I separate myself from the bulk of the field.

Right now I am doing the flooring, tile, stair rail, prefab kitchen cabinets, doors, trim, and running the subcontractors on a house that was gutted by fire, belonging to a single mom of two young boys. It's fast, honest work, but the stock doors, trim, and cabinets are complete crap. I find myself doing a lot of beefing up materials and construction to try and make her investment last as long as possible.

I am meeting some people in a couple hours to discuss a coffee table design. I also have a bed and nightstand to deliver to Sacramento once I spray on the finish, but it's a 20 hour, 1000 mile drive each way, so I'm trying to plan for a few days in Yosemite after delivery. Anyone want to get in a route mid April?
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Mar 15, 2014 - 04:35pm PT
hey there say, edge... wow, what a GREAT 'have a good day' blessing i just got, stopping in here to see this...

i always enjoy this thread...

makes the day feel great to see what creativity folks have and use...

as to the room --wow... too wonderful for words...
hard to believe, sadly, that someone would (later) purchase a place with such lovely wood work and gut it out, :O

*think they'd just buy something more to their liking... wow...
all that great work and care, gone, :O


say, my brother walter, is a design (from starting as an architect)...
he does all that 'counseling' with clients, etc... he loves teh creating part best, as, it can be hard to work with city and clients and zoning, etc, to get to all to where the client loves! it and you are allowed to do it...


:)
i had always wished i could do stuff with wood, even if just fences, man oh man... but sadly, i can't use a saw or hammer, or anything, :O :(
i love designing but could not handle the math-part...
i CAN do this part though:
i can go into a room and see just what to do and how it will look, hee hee, but have not the funds to buy the stuff (so don't often do it)--though thrift stores help... :)


thanks for these wonderful shares... yes, it does make me feel good all day, i LOVE seeing what the brain can do, through the body, and spirit, and how it can BLESS others...

keep up the great work, edge and all the others here, with your
BUILDING!!! ... :)

this is my little 'new build' up against my wall:


just put a teapot and two cups-and-saucers on the very botton...
looks neat, :)
tea time, here is easy now, :))
(use them for the little table in the room that does NOT show here...


:)


happy good day to you all...
happy supertopo, as well...

got to go clean now, :O :)

stefano607518

Trad climber
italy/austria/switzerland
Mar 15, 2014 - 04:37pm PT
http://becauseflatsucks.blogspot.co.at/2014/03/austria-innsbruck-boulderwall.html
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Mar 15, 2014 - 07:47pm PT
" I was getting pretty disgusted working for the high end consumers and their excesses and wastefulness."

Man do I hear you there,Edge.

Nice looking work there. Neebee as well.


April ,huh?......







Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 15, 2014 - 08:02pm PT
Edge, it don't get no better! In my experience one out of three richies are not a PITA to work for. Maybe it is one out of two but the buttholes skew your perception and recollection. And to be honest it is their interior designers that are the worst cause they will invariably try to blame their incompetence and tardiness on others.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Mar 15, 2014 - 08:51pm PT
I am going to give it 1 in 5. And usually 3 out of five are way bad.
ruppell

climber
Mar 15, 2014 - 08:59pm PT
Reilly

You got it spot on with the interior designer comment. There are two types of interior designers. Bad ones and really bad ones. Yet somehow they all make more money than I do. lol
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Mar 15, 2014 - 10:42pm PT
Do you have to take a test to become an interior designer...?
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 17, 2014 - 02:33pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Mar 18, 2014 - 01:49pm PT
Hey Edge,

Looks great!

I see your keeping busy out there. Have fun in the Valley!
Tobia

Social climber
Denial
Mar 24, 2014 - 11:47am PT
Does relocating a 35 ft bridge with 2 12" x 27' I beams count?

Technically we did rebuild the footings, placing 12" concrete blocks with RR ties on top to rest the I beams on. The creek spanned 30 ft across at top and was 18 ft below grade.

The bridge had washed out about 6 years ago after a bit of a flood. Beavers have been rerouting the creek for the past 10-20 years.

The first plan was to dismantle it and drag the I beams to the new location with farm tractors to a location about 300 yards upstream. The beavers had long moved past the new spot. The planned evolved into a far superior one. Still it was a bit of work. Thanks for a younger generation to help, even the hard work was made easier.

This creek isn't too far (as the crow flies) from the original site of the Koasatis Indians, a vast village and the mainstay of what is generally known as the Creek Indians; which was a misnomer for various Indian Tribes whose only relations were actually trading and war.

Ironically that village was located on the Chattahoochee River, near the the end of the runway of Lawson Air Field, Ft. Benning, GA. The exact spot of the village is where a unit of the U.S. Army Bridge Building Company has been practicing their art since WWI. I'm putting a picture of that at that the bottom for anyone who cares.


bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Mar 24, 2014 - 08:48pm PT
edge
is that flooring hickory??nice stuff!
and the room is unreal!!it must be tough finding that much seasoned /stable material!!not to mention finish treatments on that scale!!
did you set up shop on site?--WOW!! nice!!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 24, 2014 - 09:28pm PT
Bamboo, the floor is indeed prefinished hickory. Pretty tough stuff.

And the two rooms shown are just a few of the many similar ones I have done. These were back in New Hampshire so native species like birch, cherry, walnut, maple, or oak could be purchased by the pallet graded for width (10" +). Mahogany was available from the same lumber yards but I preferred buying quantity from the importer in NYC.

For all of the rooms I would take detailed measurements, transcribe some onto story sticks where appropriate, and prefab everything. Wall panels were cope and rail with either flat or raised solid wood panels and I would snap 4' wide sections together on site. Finish was an alcohol based dye followed by 2-3 coats of precat lacquer applied in my shop prior to delivery and installation. Prefinished moldings were applied on site, and at the end there was nothing left to touch up except for some tiny finish nail holes.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 24, 2014 - 09:44pm PT
Close to finishing this house, just need to get the granite countertops and finish plumbing plus a few details. Not really high end, but I've been able to do most all the work alone on site for the last three weeks and will be turning over the best product for the money to the client, and I find that very rewarding.

Before and afters:







ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Mar 25, 2014 - 12:22am PT
What's the story with those living room windows?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 25, 2014 - 12:37am PT
Biotch, so Edge's Corgis can look out, right?
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 25, 2014 - 01:05am PT
What's the story with those living room windows?

It's a late '70s era raised ranch. I have no idea what people were thinking back then, I was too busy battling post pubescent rejection to notice architectural trends of the time.
Tobia

Social climber
Denial
Mar 25, 2014 - 02:38pm PT
Edge,

What's the $/sq.ft. (installed) cost of a hickory floor like the one above? Ball park would do as a curiosity.
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 25, 2014 - 02:43pm PT

Making toys for the boy. I've got a catapult finished and a trebuchet in progress.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 25, 2014 - 02:45pm PT
What's next, buckets of burning oil? :-)
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 25, 2014 - 03:00pm PT

Reilly, I could mount a monster catapult on top of the Caravan.
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climber
north fork
Mar 25, 2014 - 03:05pm PT
Flip Flop, when I was in grade school we always had a Medieval Days Festival and one year my buddie's dad helped us make a catapult. Still remember the fun of that today.

Edge, great looking floor and railing.
WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Big Horns
Mar 25, 2014 - 03:32pm PT
PRO TIP: If the customer at the local lumber yard is buying a submersible sewage pump and rubber gauntlet gloves, it is not necessary to inquire, "How's your day going?"

I'll save you all the gory pictures.
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 25, 2014 - 03:43pm PT
TJI, kids go crazy over it. I collected a bunch of shoe-boxes ( Simpson boxes really) and the kids set up forts and put their action figures on them. Then they launch everything that they can find. Matchbox cars are deadly. I'm stoked to be 5 years old again.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Mar 25, 2014 - 04:56pm PT
Rehabbed an old stock Razor scooter - still needs a few tweaks.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Mar 25, 2014 - 09:34pm PT
Edge.

What's the $/sq.ft. (installed) cost of a hickory floor like the one above? Ball park would do as a curiosity.

Tobia, it worked out to be just over $10/sf for labor & materials. Materials were about 70% of the cost.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Mar 25, 2014 - 10:17pm PT
dude i totally augured in a 3' bit
right thru the heart of the tree base
i hadda used my roto hammer on high drive.
it was work, man.
then i rammed an old lamp rod into the
skewed hole and wrenched it up plumb.
fished a recycled wire through the lot
and wired into range,
it's hot!

then i straight plopped down some bored-out stone
and found me a bitchen stained glass shade
at the local hospice,
and now this bugger is fixed gear in
my kitchen,
no visible cord,

ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Mar 26, 2014 - 12:36am PT
beautifl
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Mar 28, 2014 - 01:11am PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 28, 2014 - 01:18pm PT
Great stuff!

Pyro, what's happening there?

I'm starting Monday with the tried and true hippie/redneck crew. It'll be nice to be working with 'family' again.

Anyone know anything about zero net houses? My boss took a class in it and the results seem astounding. We'll be starting a new construction with that in mind in a few months. Curious about this.
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 28, 2014 - 07:45pm PT
Brandon,
Net Zero houses produce the same amount of power that they consume.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Mar 28, 2014 - 08:03pm PT
This is a netzero house,I contracted the carpentry from,right down my street.
But they are going to have to come up with another description,maybe ,the profitable house.
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 29, 2014 - 12:50pm PT
Who likes to scribe?


My trick is to build a rough template and then make the scribe with blue tape. The angles required lots of back cutting. I could make them in about an hour. So like 8 bucks each .
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Mar 29, 2014 - 01:46pm PT
Brandon Scrubbers require bags of carbon.
I love how the crane say's SoCal!
75 degree's out here today.
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 29, 2014 - 02:15pm PT
This is probably the smallest and cheapest home in Truckee or Tahoe. When things are humming there is a big Tipi, the gypsy trailer, a cargo lounge and lots of love, creativity and adventure. Totally Outlaw style in Truckee Town. It's future is nebulous but I'm trying to buy it back from the courthouse auction after 'she who shall remain unnamed' drove it into foreclosure out of spite. I'm hoping to replace the old 125k note with a <50k note.
Truckee is Mecca. More or less. There is room for 2 decent homes plus sunny flat private outdoor recreation. Room for a substantial shop, a green pool/pond, terraced gardens, and a bouldering cave.
I could use help. I'm kind of a failure and a sad sack. All my personal stuff is a shambles. I lost the big house. I lost my eco construction business. My tools are run down and broken. The tipi poles broke. My non-compliance means that I can't see my son. Everyone hates me. I'm broken down from 25 years of hard labor. I can't seem to catch a break.
Then again my kid adores me and I can learn to comply. My gal doesn't even hate me a little. I've got a great old dog. I still believe that I can do good work and share great adventures. I can still rip the pants off Squaw-Pine Valley USA. I make stuff. My healing mechanism seems to be working. I've got great friends.
I need investment.
Here is what I can offer,

1. Tiny House B&b. Truckee $50 per night
2. Tipi B&b. Truckee $50 per night.
3. Simple interest on investment at 5% interest.(secured by land)
4. Campsites/ car camping $25 per night.
5. Gypsy Trailer rental $50 per night. (Delivery Available)
6. Professional customized off-grid Eco development workshop. $200
7. Construction Services $35 hour ( based on availability)
8. Equity share in Universal Design and Construction venture.
9. Ownership Share of Micro Real Estate Development affectionately known as 'Camp Bad Dad'
10. Associated goodwill and beta.
11. The joy of knowing that you helped save cool in california. Cool has been priced out and devalued to where it is rarely seen in its native habitat. This ecologically sensitive opportunity is the equivalence of Smaug's missing scale.

Ps. A note on hobbits. There exists in Middle Earth a Community Supported Apprenticeship Program for wayward hobbits. For a few bits of gold, I can guide hobbits on adventures of creativity and high jinks. They must make 18 and misfit. Energy is required. Focuses are eco building, mountain skills, goal setting, teamwork and social responsibility. Troubled youth are encouraged to apply. Real work, real play, real cool.

Flip-Flop



guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Mar 30, 2014 - 10:19pm PT
F*#k this house!
[Click to View YouTube Video]
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Mar 30, 2014 - 10:35pm PT
That,^^^^^ is hillarious.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 30, 2014 - 11:28pm PT
Guido, my house is on the National Register of Hysterical Houses.
You've probably seen those signs on street corners showing the way to film shoots. I see
signs "THIS WAY TO REILLY'S" put up by the Termite Local.

Flip Flop, I posed the same question a few pages back (2327). That's some gud scribin' there, mate!
But I don't get the tape bit. I like to use that cheap 1/8 Luan from Homey Dopey.

Scribing a farm house sink.
Guess I don't have a pic of the finished face frame.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 31, 2014 - 02:45pm PT
Hey Flip Flop, I like your idea. I lived in Truckee from '01-'09, and am coming back this fall to visit friends, climb, etc. can I rent a tipi for a few days?
losbill2

climber
Mar 31, 2014 - 04:49pm PT
Brandon - Re: Net Zero Energy House. Check in with Carter Scott Pepperell MA. Great guy. http://transformations-inc.com/
Lorenzo

Trad climber
Oregon
Mar 31, 2014 - 06:52pm PT
Not me, but a fellow who has been living in my side of Portland for several years just built a back deck.

Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 31, 2014 - 08:46pm PT
Brandon,
I hope that the Tipi is standing proud this fall. There is always room on The Hill for climb travelers. The Tipi is set at the best location on the property. It gets first light over Mt. Rose and Alpenglow in the evenings. It is surrounded entirely by nature.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 31, 2014 - 08:50pm PT
F'in right man, count me in. I'll be passing through with my lady in the beginning of October.

'Till then, keep on building, I know I will. I'll have to to pay for the trip!
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 31, 2014 - 09:30pm PT
Brandon,
It looks like you are the hardest working builder on SuperTopo. I thought Edge was permanently elevated to a higher plane, it breaks my heart to see a guy with that kind of talent doing journeyman work. We never run out of dues to pay. I'm back on a crew as a hired gun. Kinda brutal for a beat up old hack like me to wear bags for 9 hours a day for the lowest pay in 15 years. Ouch. Training.

Helped the niece with her Isis accessories :

Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 31, 2014 - 09:57pm PT
Reilly, the cedar scribes to the stone columns was fun. I needed a hack to make them as fast as possible. The siding met the stone columns at absurd angles. Four of the pieces were high off the ground and a long walk from the shop. I used a 1/2" x 4" vertical with some random Masonite to get the basic form. At this point my thickness was correct and I would build a scribe from blue tape. It is surprisingly quick and accurate. Then I transcribe by eye and with a little combi square occasionally. Then I scored the face to prevent tear-out. I set the jig saw at 45 degrees. Then I cut the line twice. The second pass I floated the jigsaw.
SCseagoatt

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Mar 31, 2014 - 10:10pm PT
Making our own boat parts...hoping they hold up to the Southern Ocean
Shivs and blocks that will mount to the rails for line management.

Susan
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Apr 2, 2014 - 10:41pm PT
new grips
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Apr 2, 2014 - 10:46pm PT
Biotch...Nice grips...where did you get them...?
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Apr 3, 2014 - 01:10am PT
My boss had me sand and seal some sketch ass wall trim for his rentals.
Mold, re-sawn rips, mill stamps etc.
I thought it good to just go ahead and run with it.
Use the sander to accentuate the character of the wood.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Apr 3, 2014 - 01:19am PT
RJ -- 5.95 / pair (free shipping) on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOUNTAIN-BICYCLE-BIKE-GRIPS-PAIR-BLACK-KRATON-RUBBER-/380870367410?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160#ht_645wt_688
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Apr 3, 2014 - 03:05pm PT
I think I finally have something worth adding to this thread. It's a work in progress, but thought it would be fun to share.

As a kid, I wanted to be a ham radio operator very badly, but I could never get fast enough at Morse to pass the exam. This was probably more due to the fact that I was about 12 and couldn't pay attention, more then anything.

About a year and a half ago, I found out that the Morse requirement had been removed, so I promptly ran out to get my Technician ticket and have been happily using ham radio since.

I was always fascinated with tube radios, and especially the home made rigs that used to be the norm for ham radio enthusiasts. With that in mind, I decided to start building a home brew transmitter, learn Morse and build a set that would be accurate to the 1940's.

I started by purchasing a kit from a company called Pastime Projects. They send you some slats of wood, and all the wiring and parts needed to build a transmitter in the old style. So, you get something that looks like this:


You have to mark and drill all the holes for the different components and leads. In this picture, you can see the chassis assembled, all I have to do is drill the hole for the variable capacitor and I will be done with the prep work (Unfortunately I can't figure out what I did with my big drill.) Note the dowels on the right - I will have to hand wind the primary coil and local area antennae. Once I get done with the drilling, I will break it back down and stain the wood.


One of the down sides is that the old school large tubes aren't really available anymore, so I was sent a smaller "modern" tube. I rectified this by visiting an antique store that had a good supply of tubes, and found an original 6L6 tube new in the box. On the left is the transmitter crystal, this rig will transmit on 40 meters.


One of the agents at my company used to be a ham, as was her husband who passed away a few years ago. She knew I was looking for a telegraph key, and brought one in for me. I was really happy when I saw it - this is a Signal Corps Lionel (yes the model train company) J-38 key that is a perfect match for the era of my kit. The knob on this particular key is Navy issue, so it may have been used by them instead of the Signal Corps.


The key was in pretty rough shape, so the next step was to bring it back to usable condition. I put the cast and Bakelite parts in soapy water, and broke down all the brass and metal components in an ammonia bath. After a two day soak, it was time to do a LOT of micro polishing with Nevr-Dull.


When put back together, the key cleaned up really nicely and has great response. It will be usable for years to come.


Part of building a CW rig is also about getting a good receiver. I have always been a huge fan of the old Hallicrafters radios - this company made radios that saved a lot of lives during WW2, as their transmitters were used by groups like the Coastwatchers. I chose an S-20R Sky Champion, and after some patience got a great deal on Ebay and paid about a quarter of what they are worth. This receiver model was used by a lot of troops during the war, and mine is in amazing condition - I think it was rarely used. I need to have the speaker re coned, and then I will set about retuning it.


So that's the project for right now. I still need to build a power supply, and will probably pick up a set of Signal Corps headphones to complete the kit. Then it's all about building a stealth antennae for my condo so I can get this beast on the air!

NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Apr 3, 2014 - 03:27pm PT
Replacing capacitors in a dead preamp built into my Takamine classical guitar:




Edit: Vegas, neat stuff. I have had an undisciplined interest in Morse code for a long time, and the old vacuum tube project looks pretty cool. Drilling wood instead of using a modern plastic-covered "bread board" or PCB!
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Apr 3, 2014 - 05:20pm PT
Vegas that's a great project that you've got going. Keep us posted. Thanks for playing.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 3, 2014 - 07:14pm PT



We're doubling the size of this little hippie house. Net zero, double stud 2x4 walls. So much fun working on this crew that I've called family for four years now. We get stuff done and have fun doing it.

I love this thread.

Edit; Flip Flop, hardest working carpenter? Hardly! I have down time between projects, and I'm sure many others here bust their asses more than I do. I treat framing like an athletic challenge, but framing is only one part of the job obviously. That said, I do enjoy the framing portion of the project. It helps keep me in shape.

Then there all the mental gymnastics and back end work that goes into a project. I'm a carpenter, not a business owner. I'm guessing that most builders on this thread work harder than I do when the concept of work is presented in the broader spectrum. I gave up working as a GC because my need for money is small, and I love just going to work and building cool things.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Apr 3, 2014 - 09:31pm PT
Vegas

Samuel Morse would be proud!
Gene

climber
Apr 3, 2014 - 09:35pm PT
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--. . -. .
Sanskara

climber
Apr 3, 2014 - 09:47pm PT



Nothing special just some simple birch plywood with solid stock maple face frames.

I am building these for a yoga studio I practice at.

Two coats of conversion varnish and they are ready to instal replacing the garbage in the last picture. Two more sections are to come that get built around the utilities.

More pics when I'm done.

guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Apr 3, 2014 - 09:51pm PT
June 20 1840
Gene having spent beaucoup time and miles blue water passaging can certainly appreciate this concept more than most of us.

The man, the idea, the patent and the rest is history!

Sanskara

climber
Apr 3, 2014 - 09:51pm PT
Gutted and renovated this last summer. It payed for me to ice climb all winter and not work

Nothing fancy but I did all the work from gutting it to the carpentry, building the vanity doors and all and painting.


guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Apr 4, 2014 - 12:17am PT
treez-

As often happens, the jigs are an art piece in their own right. Nice!
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Apr 11, 2014 - 12:12pm PT
Another stage of the homebrew project is complete!

Finished chassis after staining and reassembly


The base wiring in complete - it's been years since I used a soldering iron so it isn't pretty, but will get the job done!


The next step was to make a very high tech winder for the primary and antennae coils.


The primary coil after winding


And, the completed project. The next step will be to replace all the capacitors in the S-20 with modern ones, and then I will order and build the homebrew power supply for the transmitter.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 11, 2014 - 12:15pm PT
Sanskara, nice work!

Vegas, WTF? You the second coming of Ted Kaczynski?
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Apr 11, 2014 - 12:29pm PT
Haha not hardly man...I haven't played with explosives since I was a kid. ;)Just wanted to build a workable Morse transmitter the old school way.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 11, 2014 - 06:00pm PT
Still building this really nice addition. 11 1/2'' walls, R40.






Yup, I love what I do. It's not always fun, but I love it regardless.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Apr 13, 2014 - 06:29pm PT
I met with some potential clients two weeks ago to discuss a coffee table commission. It was for a sun room and to sit between a sofa and two chairs. One of the chairs, the owners favorite, is a Moser Lolling chair like the one pictured below. Moser makes a coffee table in the same style, but they didn't like the dimensions. This is why I came in.


They liked the length (50") of the Moser table, but not the width of 20"; we started with a width of 32" for our table. Because of the layout of the existing furniture in the space, I suggested an elliptical table to ease traffic flow around the table and be easy on the shins. The clients like to keep plants on the table they have now, but with cherry in a natural finish the top would be subject to water damage and burning a color change into the top. This made me suggest a glass top in a wood frame, which also allowed display of items on the solid wood shelf below and lighten the entire piece visually. I drew a sketch, then floated a price (the thing with pricing one-offs is to remind them of all the work, skill, and uniqueness is involved, quote a number, then listen for a gasp, followed by a hard swallow, and then an agreement. If they say yes right away you could have milked 'em for more.)

Before I commit to a full size drawing and making sawdust fly, today I made a quick cardboard mock-up for the clients to set in the space, move around, and see the impact it will have visually on the room.


It's not a large project but it should be fun, and making the 3" wide x 1" thick top frame structurally sound will be a challenge.
squishy

Mountain climber
Apr 14, 2014 - 12:07pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]

I got some more footage from riding my drone...so much fun..I already have to build another, and another...well you know how it goes..
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Apr 16, 2014 - 08:10pm PT
Put some finishing touches on the kitchen today while the granite counters went on.

TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Apr 16, 2014 - 08:17pm PT
I got bored the other day and went thru the obsolete toy bag.



We'll need a Santa Ana to make it a wind chime.

I guess it will make a better seismic alarm.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Apr 16, 2014 - 08:22pm PT
Brandon- could we get some more details and photos on that R40 framing...?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 16, 2014 - 08:42pm PT
Healyje, I'll do my best to take some more photos tomorrow.
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Apr 16, 2014 - 08:45pm PT
The problem, eKat, is that TGT can't stop belaying it.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Apr 16, 2014 - 08:48pm PT
Sounds great when tested, but if it sounds off for real you'd better be hanging on to something solid!

If it does ever sound off, I'll need the belay!
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Apr 20, 2014 - 10:39am PT
TGT
That's awesome
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Apr 20, 2014 - 11:15am PT
TGT..Good idea...Is that chime light enough to make noise...I have some pins rusting away into oblivion and might copy you...rj
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Apr 20, 2014 - 02:04pm PT
Really nice recent stuff, great variety of projects...
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 22, 2014 - 05:39pm PT
Bump for a great thread.

And, Sorry Healyje, totally spaced taking photos. The walls are 11 1/2'' deep. It's a standard 16 OC wall on the exterior built with 2x4's. An interior wall, same as the exterior, but with studs offset to create a thermal break, rests on the plate as well. This will all be filled with dense pack cellulose. No rigid insulation on the exterior, and this structure will attain R40 status. It's pretty simple, but you need to pour massive frost walls to accommodate the large bottom plates. When you know what you're doing, costs for these houses, when kept simple can be super competitive with traditional R22 walls (which is the new code requirement.)

R22 means that a standard 5 1/2'' wall, filled with fiberglass, needs one inch of continuous rigid insulation inside of the sidewall sheathing around the entire structure, thus creating a thermal break.

Thermal bridging is when the studs contact both the drywall and the exterior sheathing. You don't want that. Wood has an R value of 1. Not efficient.

When homes this tight are built, air handling systems need to be factored in as well, as the house doesn't breathe very much. Luckily, there are some great systems out there that aren't cost prohibitive. I can't cite numbers off the top of my head, my apologies.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Apr 22, 2014 - 05:47pm PT
Is that chime light enough to make noise..

If it makes any noise yer gonna need a belay!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Apr 22, 2014 - 06:55pm PT
Brandon, you answered my curiosity on the footings/foundation; beyond that I'd be interested in the details of any bridging and any floor / top-plate details if at all unusual. Helped a friend frame a house with steel a couple of years back, took awhile to get a 'feel' for it, but have to admit being converted to the point of not framing with wood if I ever built a place.
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Apr 23, 2014 - 10:15am PT
when kept simple can be super competitive with traditional R22 walls (which is the new code requirement.)

Brandon--is that NH state code?
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Apr 23, 2014 - 10:35am PT
here's one of my woodworking hobbies--
rough--
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cleaned up ready for profiling--
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at the belt for profiling--
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tips--
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pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Apr 23, 2014 - 11:12am PT
nice bamboo!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 23, 2014 - 11:16am PT
Bamboo, as far as I know NH has no statewide code, it's pretty loose here. But the newest NBC mandates R22 walls. We follow that as a minimum.
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Apr 23, 2014 - 11:44am PT
Bamboo that is awesome. Gorgeous.
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Apr 23, 2014 - 12:31pm PT
Rocket motors

[Click to View YouTube Video]

[Click to View YouTube Video]
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Apr 23, 2014 - 12:48pm PT
my mistake Brandon! I thought R-40 was your code

R-22 is NBC--and if I'm not mistaken IBC

thanks guys--
they cast a pretty sweet arrow too![tooting my own horn]
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 23, 2014 - 12:58pm PT
Bamboo, nice to see someone make stuff that is functional and beautiful!
Plus you can work on yer zen making it and using it!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 25, 2014 - 06:05pm PT






Happy Friday, all.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Apr 25, 2014 - 06:23pm PT
Looks great ,Brandon
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 25, 2014 - 07:16pm PT
Thanks, Wilbeer. Want to go climbing sometime?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Apr 25, 2014 - 07:45pm PT
Brandon,myself and two others are going to Snowy Mt.in 2 weeks.
Good bouldering and a couple great routes,It is in the south central dacks near speculator/indian lake.Hopefully the snow is out.
Heck you are closer to there than me .

What do you think?
drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
Apr 25, 2014 - 08:00pm PT
I wish I were outside on a ladder with bags on listening to NPR with a bunch of derels.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Apr 25, 2014 - 08:05pm PT
How do you know I was on a ladder?

Edit:HA.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 25, 2014 - 08:14pm PT
Jefe, is that what you're building?

My carpentry skills pale in comparison to an undertaking of that sort. Chapeau!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Apr 25, 2014 - 08:15pm PT
Hear that,Brandon
TheTye

Trad climber
Sacramento CA
Apr 28, 2014 - 06:15pm PT
I'm building a new steel gate for the Garden we planted in the back half of our driveway. Still a long way to go. I am going to start the decorative leaves and such this week.


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 28, 2014 - 08:06pm PT
Totally self congratulatory, but I kicked some ass at work today. I worked the tie-ins from the existing structure to the new one solo. I made soffit from the old building flow into the new one seamlessly, despite many obstacles. I tied a timberframe into a wall, and built the largest return on a gable known to man. Trimmed it as well.

I may not be the best builder, but this is one of those feel good days where you start to think that you're excellent. I'm sure I'll encounter something tomorrow that puts me in my place.

The Tye, I wish I knew how to weld, strong work!
TheTye

Trad climber
Sacramento CA
Apr 29, 2014 - 10:19am PT
It's fairly cheap to learn. Pick up a wire-feed frome Home Depot or Harbor Freight and a roll of flux-core wire. Get some free scrap metal from a supplier... spend an hour googling tutorial vids then go outside and weld some crap together!
Once you own a cheap wire feed welder you will find that it will help you on a ton of projects. The little ones don't even take special power supply.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 29, 2014 - 06:15pm PT
Tye, I'm going to have to do that. My brother and his friend rent space from me to build super fast Audis, and they have a small wire feed welder.

We poured some mud today, it was pretty interesting. No pump truck, so the barrel truck drove right up and put the chute through the window and door.

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Apr 29, 2014 - 08:46pm PT
Brandon, that pic helps, thanks.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 29, 2014 - 09:00pm PT
How much water did the driver add per yer beseechings, huh?
Self-leveling!!!!!!!!!!! BwaHaHaHaHa! ;-)
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 30, 2014 - 12:16pm PT
Dude, I had to tell the driver to stop adding water. The chute was low angle, but the slump he gave the mix was crazy! Super loose.

It was six hours before we could put knee boards out.

Edit; And, the boss brought his dog. Sure enough, the dog ran through the mud.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 30, 2014 - 12:31pm PT
Yeah, you were prolly his last pour and he just wanted to make his clean-out
easier. Don't EVER trust a driver!

Check this out for a man's pour! New world record just a few weeks ago
for the footing for a 75 story hotel here.

World Record Concrete Pour

18' foot thick slab!

227 trucks servicing 6 mixing plants for a 30 hour pour

2120 truckloads = 21,200 yards!

To keep it from cooking off they installed 90,000 feet of plastic pipe
through which they pumped 40,000 gallons of water chilled to 45 degrees.
When done cooling they pumped the pipes full of slurry.

They took over 1000 cylinders. Why? If they fail are they gonna jackhammer it all up?

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 30, 2014 - 12:46pm PT
Healy, glad that it helps, deep walls are easy and add huge value to a home.

Reilly, pour days are super stressful, I couldn't imagine a hundred yard pour. (Or however many yards they poured.) one thousand cylinders? Eleven thousand yards?
bentelbow

climber
spud state
Apr 30, 2014 - 03:03pm PT
1985 RZ350.Last of the imported street two strokes.Total frame up resto. Had my hand on every nut and bolt, did the paint myself
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Apr 30, 2014 - 03:15pm PT
Nice --- Very nice.

One of the truly greatest production bikes ever made.
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Apr 30, 2014 - 05:02pm PT
You can't see much of what I'm building, but you can hear it:
http://www.facebook.com/midlife.truckstop
http://www.midlifetruckstop.com/our-sound

Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
May 2, 2014 - 06:40pm PT
More rocket motor madness. This time a 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3, Mg/Al/Zn mix with ammonium perchlorate as the oxidizer + a burn rate accelerant + a high solids loading. This is probably the mix I will go with to the summer launches.

[Click to View YouTube Video]
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
May 11, 2014 - 08:11pm PT
I'm heading for Sacramento next week to deliver some furniture (pics to come) and the client wanted two pair (4) bypass doors, paint grade. I knocked 'em together in 4 hours using MDF, maple strips, glue, and a 23 guage pin nailer.

The scale of the detail is lost in the pic, but the doors are destined to work four wide in a circa 1950's Cali home.

Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
May 13, 2014 - 07:17pm PT
Edge,
Just before your descent into Sacratomato you will pass through a noisy little highway town called Truckee. There's a crag known as Donner Summit with a variety of granite rock climbs for rock climbers to climb on. I'd be happy to give you a tour, hold the rope, whatever. Truckee is like Boulder without the intellectuals. We don't cotton to too much book learnin', 'ceptin a few fat climbing guide books.

As an aside. If you're interested in Japanese building, Len Bracket lives down the hill by Nevada City. I hear that he is sitting on 2M board feet of the finest woods. I'm a hack but you two might have stuff to talk about.

wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
May 15, 2014 - 07:45pm PT
5 Months at my Doctors

Finally,we are done friday.

Between carving a timberframe[at the shop],framing a HFH house and my doctors project,myself and 1.5 are chilling for awhile.[Still waiting on a basement].Cheers
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
May 15, 2014 - 08:02pm PT
The best thread on ST...
nah000

climber
canuckistan
May 15, 2014 - 08:09pm PT
congrats wilbeer on the completion of a lot of very fine work.

after a long project, the taking of photos and gtfo, is always one of the best days. haha.

especially on renovations...
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
May 15, 2014 - 08:31pm PT
Wilbeer,
I really like the cat tunnel. It all looks great.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
May 16, 2014 - 11:54pm PT
Top notch, Wilbeer; well done.

Gearing up to deliver this to Sacramento. I hope to hit the road Sunday morning to begin the 20 hr drive.

Sanskara

climber
May 17, 2014 - 12:12am PT
What do you use for clear on most of your work edge?

I just started using conversion varnish on all my stain projects. I know I'm a little late to the party. Thee sh#t is the balls though. Sand stain and two coats of clear all in one day.

It's freaking awesome I don't know why I was ever so scared of the stuff?
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
May 17, 2014 - 01:13am PT
Sanskara, my little Campbell-Hausfeld HVLP set up is 20 years old and paid for itself about 1/3 of the way through my first kitchen I used it on.

If I am spraying, then most if the time it is precat lacquer, but I also shoot conversion varnish on occasion. When shooting the color layer, I like to use alcohol based aniline dies because they dry super fast, don't raise the grain, and you can shade with it if desired.

On my period style furniture I opt for traditional methods. Often this is a wash coat of shellac followed by multiple coats of hand brushed varnish, finished with 600x then 1000x stearated paper with water as a lubricant, pumice, and rottenstone/oil. Sometimes it's straight oil and paste wax, sometimes straight shellac right from the brush or maybe padded on to a French polish. It depends.

This bed was the first project I sprayed here in Boulder, and it dried so fast I was getting horrible orange peel. I ended up sanding everything flat with wet/dry paper and water, then a scotchbrite pad and water, then a dry sanding block with the grain to bring it all back to flat. I didn't have time to find out what Sherwin Williams recommended to add to their lacquer, so I thinned it myself with MEK which is a slower evaporating solvent to allow it time to flow. I squirted a heavy coat and it pulled out tight and shiny.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 17, 2014 - 02:33am PT
Edge, you have a booth? In an effort to be PC I've been on the water wagon
for quite a while now. You should check out Target Coatings. I mainly use
their Alkyd Varnish because it has such a nice warm look which have not been
words usually used with waterborne. They also have a conversion varnish and
even a polycarbonate urethane which is close to bullet-proof. They also have
an amazing waterborne shellac which is usually my seal coat and rarely needs
more than a swipe with 320 or 400 to knock down a few 'hairs'. They also
have an extender which I usually use with the varnish (3-5%).

Someone like you they would probably send you a few quarts to try out.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
May 19, 2014 - 05:14pm PT
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
May 20, 2014 - 06:46pm PT
The finished bed and nightstand, finally!





And I conveniently finished by installing and painting the custom bypass doors that I made for the guest room where I am staying.


Time to take a nap so I can be ready to climb tomorrow. Bueller, Bueller?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
May 20, 2014 - 07:34pm PT
Great looking work ,Edge.

Have fun climbing ,you lucky dog!
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
May 21, 2014 - 05:53pm PT
Nice
Elegant curves
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
May 22, 2014 - 07:47am PT
edge
that's a sweet bedroom set!!
did you form the arches? or saw them? i can't tell if there is a headboard arch?
again really nice!!
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
May 22, 2014 - 08:02am PT
I've been busy too--
this model is still experimental -this bow is the second out of press--
I have to shoot it some to see how it preforms

top half of form removed--
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getting ready to cut handle
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5 minutes on the band saw
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rough sculpting-
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ergonomics-
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Charlie D.

Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
May 22, 2014 - 08:13am PT
Great work all, wow that bow is so cool, where craft and art came together!!!
SeaClimb

climber
May 22, 2014 - 02:40pm PT
wow...that is a beautiful bow!! Do you sell these?
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
May 23, 2014 - 06:25am PT
sea climb
I've been ramping up production and doing prototyping on this and some other ideas-but the answer is yes -I do sell them
I have an American longbow model that was my standard for a few years and the bow in the photo will be real close to the final design [initial tests were very successful!!]and this weekend the painters tape will come off and the final sanding/ finishing will done--i'll post pics when its nice and shiny!
here's one of the American longbow--
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guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
May 23, 2014 - 12:28pm PT
Awesome bamboo!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
May 23, 2014 - 12:44pm PT
Beautiful work, Bamboo.


May 22, 2014 - 04:47am PT
edge
that's a sweet bedroom set!!
did you form the arches? or saw them? i can't tell if there is a headboard arch?
again really nice!!

The leg arches were formed from 7 layers of 1/4" solid cherry so the grain follows the curve; sawing them out would leave a ton of short grain and these legs hold a tremendous amount of weight. I don't expect the 70 year old who bought it to put much "lateral stress" on the legs, but you never know...



The headboard has a gentle radius top to bottom. I used 4 layers of 1/4@ hardwood ply with cross banding and then face veneer of book matched curly cherry. The ply layers were glued up in the vacuum bag, trimmed to size then picture framed on the edges with 1/2" solid wood. The surface veneers were then laid in over the whole mess.




KabalaArch

Trad climber
Starlite, California
May 23, 2014 - 01:56pm PT







Design: www.StephenKabalaArchitecture.com 2001-2007
Contractor: Rudolph Construction 2004- 2007

Client's program was very straightforward: "Make it warm and cozy, with plenty of stainless steel and plate glass..." My favorites, naturally, or I'd never have accepted the commission.

This property is on the market, now. Check with Sothby's...but if you have to ask...
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 23, 2014 - 07:28pm PT
I've been re-skinning a deck all week. Not much to brag about, but all I did for three years in Truckee was build decks. So, it's kind of fun and quaint to go back to doing that for a little bit.


Stoked homeowner


Mmmmm.... plastic.


Herringbone pattern on the border
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 23, 2014 - 07:48pm PT
I'm good with octagonal anything. Split the cost of a plane ticket, and I'll build you whatever you desire at a very reasonable rate.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
May 24, 2014 - 07:58am PT
Re skinning decks seems to be going strong,great looking job Brandon.

Kabalaarch ,nice .

zBrown

Ice climber
Brujo de la Playa
May 24, 2014 - 11:00am PT
I like this type of connector which leaves a nice "smooth" surface.

drljefe

climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
May 26, 2014 - 06:39pm PT
Time to outfit my new rig, Morrison.


I'm not much of a builder but I'm a decent McGyver.



Just want a simple bomber bed and storage for weekend runs up the mountain.





Leggs was a great helper. Chicks always look cool with tools.

"and together we will flow into the mystic"
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
May 26, 2014 - 09:40pm PT
^^^^^^OSM ^^^^^^^
(When my son was 4 he informed me he could spell "awesome")
Very nice! Beautiful rounded cuts. That is a first order "goin' to the hills" vehicle. Have fun! I don't see The Rosebud's throne just yet????

Susan
Melissa

Gym climber
berkeley, ca
May 27, 2014 - 12:03pm PT
The lion's share of the heavy lifting was done by our friend/contractor, but for the last six months my own weekends have been speant laboring on our Yosemite West vacation home (Sierra Haven) do over. I've climbed exactly once. Here are some before/afters taken w/ my iPhone. I need to get better pics.

http://www.sierrahaven.com …if you want to know more or stay. We finished this up at the last possible minute, so there are still some big empty blocks.

Kitchen Before…I joked that we should get wooden appliances too.
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Kitchen After…
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Main Area Before…
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Main Area After (new slate floors, lighting, furniture)
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Melissa

Gym climber
berkeley, ca
May 27, 2014 - 12:06pm PT
"Powder Room" off master bath before:
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And if you were wondering what was a worse idea than that wallpaper…it would be the carpet in the master potty nook.
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We took out the pocket door. Here's the master bath after:
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Melissa

Gym climber
berkeley, ca
May 27, 2014 - 12:08pm PT
Master Bed Before…we spent like 4 days stripping wallpaper from every surface in this house that was not wood.
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Master Bed After
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Melissa

Gym climber
berkeley, ca
May 27, 2014 - 12:09pm PT
Main Level Bath Before
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Main Level Bath After
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Melissa

Gym climber
berkeley, ca
May 27, 2014 - 12:13pm PT
Deck Before
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Deck After (Deck still needs more work.)
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Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 2, 2014 - 08:02am PT
Hey woodworkers, I've got a question.

My SO and I want to build a bed for her place. She wants a four poster, and I want to see either curly maple or curly birch for the headboard, with a little bit of scroolwork.

I've got most tools, and am beginning to set up a useable shop in the barn. The only thing I'm lacking is a lathe, and I've got access to one.

While I'm a decent carpenter, I'm no woodworker.

My question regards joinery. Is there any preferred style for beds? And, what are your thoughts on a bed with the above mentioned species for a headboard and a different (cheaper) species for the frame? I'd guess that the posts should match the headboard, which is doable. I've sourced materials and while they're not cheap, they're around.

Additionally, the headboard would need to be joined to create one usable slab, biscuits? Will that hold up to long term use?

If anyone wants to give pointers to a hopeful woodworker I'd be most stoked.

Thanks,
Brandon-
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 2, 2014 - 08:51am PT
Brandon, I would advise you to use knock-down bed hardware unless she never
plans on moving. There are berry strong and totally invisible sets available.
Hafele has good ones if you can decipher their website and I imagine Rockler
has decent if expensive ones. There are also a number of small companies
that produce very nice turned posts. You could make a really nice square
tapered post with just yer table saw and stick a bought googledeegaw/finial
on top. Lots of googledeegaws available.

http://www.adamswoodproducts.com/
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 2, 2014 - 08:57am PT
Reilly, I like the idea of a tapered post with a chamfered edge and a finial on top. Big timesaver. As far as the joinery goes, it's something I want to learn. You do make a very strong point with hardware though, as her place is a rental. Thanks!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 2, 2014 - 09:00am PT
B, when I say knockdown I only mean the side pieces would be loose. I would
still use mortise and tenon for the headboard and footboard units. You can
do that with an auger and yer chisel and some tapered pegs.

ps
And I only say tapered pegs because it would be in Vermont where you might
get run out of town if you didn't. The glued mortise and tenon joint doesn't
need the pegs for strength. They're just for show. ;-)
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 2, 2014 - 09:08am PT
Cool, that makes sense. Any ideas on joining material for the headboard? I could use a veneered ply, but I really would like to use the real deal. Grain won't match, that might look ugly. I'm still in the planning and preparation stages. I like to cover the six P's before embarking on a project. Especially one that's out of my comfort range.

Edit; I have many friends who are accomplished timberframers, maybe a true M&T joint would be in order. My buddy has a chain mortiser, but that seems like it would be way too large for this project. So, super small mortises and tenons along the joint, akin to a dovetail?
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Jun 2, 2014 - 09:10am PT
This is really a great thread.

Thanks for showing & talking about all the great work.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 2, 2014 - 09:16am PT
Ok, one more question for now. To build a frame for a bed that only needs a single mortise joint and some glue, what dimensions for material are we talking about?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 2, 2014 - 09:21am PT
Any ideas on joining material for the headboard?

Not quite sure what you mean but I would only use real wood, knott plywood.
You can make a quick but accurate jig to rout yer tenons. The challenge
will be the mortises. Dead simple if you want to invest in a cheap drill
press though or you can come borrow my mortiser. ;-) Obviously you need to
practice for the mortises but you gotta be sure the practice pieces and the
finish pieces are exactly the same thickness. (Don't be offended) You can
hog off the majority with even a skilsaw before you rout off the last 1/8".
I would advise you not to try and make the router cut exact - I would hand
plane to fit. Remember - snug but knott too tight.

ps
Didn't see yer post on dimensions. For visual appeal I would make my posts
a good 2-1/2" to 3" at the base before the taper starts. The cross pieces
I would go with 6/4 although 5/4 would be OK as long as the tenon is 3/4".
I would certainly have two cross pieces at the head. One at the foot is good
enough although I would be inclined to use two.
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Jun 2, 2014 - 12:46pm PT

My platform gher up in the mtns. Home sweet home.
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Jun 2, 2014 - 06:07pm PT
Nice PJ.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jun 3, 2014 - 05:31am PT
I bought a cast bronze sword and added a scale tang grip.

Bronze sword is a replica of a Greek Mycenaean G2b sword that was cast in the U.K. by replica sword maker Neil Burridge.

Grip scale tangs are made from wooly mammoth ivory from Siberia.

Pommel scales are made from olive wood burl from Israel.

The original cast bronze sword before I added the scale tang grips.

The completed sword with the wooly mammoth ivory and olve wood scale grips.

Weapon in hand.

The completed scabbard


I sliced my thumb wide open on the sword's edge while I was making a scabbard, so the sword has been christened with blood. (:
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Jun 3, 2014 - 12:06pm PT
Dude, that is Bilbo's Sting! Pretty cool handiwork. I'm guessing mammoth ivory is not a cheap commodity?
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jun 3, 2014 - 01:06pm PT
I'm guessing mammoth ivory is not a cheap commodity?

Mammoth ivory scales are commonly used for knife handles.

https://www.fineturnage.com/shop/home.php?cat=256
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 3, 2014 - 03:11pm PT
A little OT, but the calories burned during a day of framing somehow negate the energy I had for the bed project I'm undertaking. Until this weekend, bed project!

Also, the frame I'm working on is on the strangest looking home I've laid eyes upon. Clear story up to a tower with a hip and teeny deck at the 3.5 story level. Strange building, to say the least.

More building stories, please. Seeing what everyone else builds is so great to watch unfold, and builds the stoke!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jun 3, 2014 - 05:24pm PT
Brandon, Reilly has given you good beta on the bed. Tapered pencil post with mortise & tenon head and foot boards and knock down bed hardware on the side rails is a good intro project for bed making. Try Rockler or Woodcraft for the KD hardware.

I bet the local sawmills have flame birch or curly maple, just make sure it's dry. If you want a reliable source for both check out Northland Wood Products in Kingston.

http://www.northlandforest.com/retail-hardwoods-kingston.html

As for me, I spent the day scribing.


Anyone with a basic knowledge of geometry can see the special challenges involved. The goal was to shoot for a fairly consistent 1/8" gap; the beetle kill T&G boards will get clear coated, then the gap will be caulked prior to painting the logs with a semi-solid stain. A nice challenge, and I was able to finish about 100 lineal feet today. Total elevation change (up ladder, down ladder, repeat): about equal to Valley floor to Boot flake.

wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jun 3, 2014 - 05:44pm PT
Nice work Edge and good to see you on a ladder,cheers!
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Jun 4, 2014 - 01:25pm PT
I'm making a Flintstones beer table.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 4, 2014 - 01:32pm PT
A small addition on a crazy looking building.




The roof system should be fun, there will be a hip running from the inside corner on the existing to the outside corner on the addition. The pitches will mirror the two that are visible on the left and right of the existing. I'm pretty sure that I've never hipped a roof with two different pitches. Looking forward to that tomorrow.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Jun 4, 2014 - 04:56pm PT
Brandon,
I am a long ways from being a math expert, but I've framed quite a few roofs. Looking at yer project I bet that hip winds up being out of the existing inside corner and moves toward steeper roof pitch. Looks like a head scratcher for sure.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jun 4, 2014 - 05:07pm PT
Bastard hip,Math does work.

It really is all on a framing square.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 4, 2014 - 05:16pm PT
It's the most annoying tie-in ever. How are we going to make this work? You're correct in that the tie in point at the top of the hip will probably be outside of the corner.

I suck at math, and I'm still stuck thinking about this stuff.

Edit; Wilbeer, missed your post. Yeah, it's all in the square.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 4, 2014 - 05:28pm PT
One word: trigonometry. The easiest way is to determine the tie-in point.
Then you can figure the hip as a common. Of course the cheek cuts are not
going to be the same but that is simple when laid out in plan view. It
gets a little trickier with the jacks but agin if you just take the plane
of each side and work them as right triangles it is much simplified.

Have fun!


Edge, sweet scribe job! But what a PITA up there under that eave!

wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jun 4, 2014 - 05:30pm PT
Brandon,Get your common rafters from working with heights ,frame your overhang [if you can,or at least mock it up,especially your fascia].

You should be able to get that hip in the corner above,It Will have to be off the outside corner[slightly] of your framed walls.

I hope that may help you.Cheers Wilbeer

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jun 4, 2014 - 08:08pm PT
I figured Reilly would get a hard-on over that scribe job...rj
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 11, 2014 - 02:49pm PT
Onto the next...


34' LVL with 24' DF rafters on one side, 20' spruce on the other side. Killer view to boot.

Framing with the pros, I feel inadequate. Good knowledge regardless. It's ok to be the low man on the pecking order sometimes. My mind is a sponge.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jun 11, 2014 - 02:55pm PT
Nothing like having a Lull around,aye?
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jun 11, 2014 - 06:08pm PT
Nothing like having a Lull around,aye?

One of the reasons I left NH is because there were too many lulls in my work.

*rimshot
wilbeer

Mountain climber
honeoye falls,ny.greeneck alleghenys
Jun 11, 2014 - 06:22pm PT
Yes,I believe the lulls are over,Edge.[hopefully]
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 19, 2014 - 01:51pm PT
Bump. What's everyone building?

I'm still on the same projects, so nothing much to share.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jun 19, 2014 - 04:45pm PT
Brandon,

I just checked in on this thread, and noticed your question on a bed frame.

I'm involved with building a timber frame addition onto my house, but if I get a chance, I'll take a few pictures of a cherry bed I made about 30 years ago.

The headboard and footboard are both permanently glued together. All four post are 4" Cherry, not glued up, turned on a lathe. Each post is morticed for headboard and footboard. I used a Bridgeport Milling machine, ( which I still use), for the morticing.

The side rails are real heavy Cherry, about 2" thick X 8" deep. with hefty tennons on each end, which mortice into the post. I made custom bed bolts, about 1/2 dia. X 8" long, which are recessed into post, ( covered by those classic brass covers), The rails have 1" round holes, ( not thru holes), on the inside, which are fitted with steel plugs tapped to accept the 1/2 bolts.
The bed completely comes apart in minutes by simply tightening or loosening the four bolts with a socket wrench. It is also EXTREMELY rugged, and will last 100's of years. My bed is a Queen size, but obviously you can make it any size you want.

Rotate or zoom in on the pictures for more detail. Hope this helps.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jun 19, 2014 - 04:49pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jun 19, 2014 - 04:54pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jun 19, 2014 - 04:57pm PT
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jun 21, 2014 - 03:24pm PT
Making a 34" wide x 52" long elliptical frame for a glass top coffee table. Last Saturday I planed the boards to thickness, then miter cut them to match the angles on my full size drawing. Each half of the eight glue lines was mortised 1 3/4" x 5/16" x 2" deep for loose tenons. Everything was dry fit then disassembled for glue up.


I glued up the whole mess with polyurethane glue (which I never use but seemed appropriate here) and clamped individual sections down to a dead flat MDF base covered with taut plastic sheeting. The joints were then lathered with glue and pushed together, with final clamping across the glue line courtesy of pinch dogs, an old timey but fabulously simple and effective device.


These are sunk in the waste wood that will be cut away, and develop tremendous pressure.


Today I popped off the clamps and dogs, then scraped off the glue squeeze out before sanding the frame flat. There was one small knot void on the underside, which I filled with fine sawdust from the shop vac sander hose, thin cyanoacrylate glue, accelerator, and a final sanding.


To complete the engineered top it will get veneered top and bottom with 1/16" thick plain sliced cherry veneer with the grain running perpendicular across the frame's glue lines. Bomber.

The top will then be sawn to shape inside and out (3" wide) and rabbited for a 1/4" glass insert. More pics to come, but I'm only working this one sporadically.

Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jun 22, 2014 - 09:44am PT
Completely out of the blue I got a message on my business facebook page this morning.

Hi Loran - I'm not sure if you might remember me but my husband Stewart and I bought a wonderful dining table in cherry from you some years back when we were living in Manhattan. I remember you bringing it up 62 stairs (no elevator). I still have and treasure the table. Stewart sadly died in 2003 and I moved last year from NYC down to Florida. I notice you too have moved from NH to Colorado. I'm sitting at the table as I write this. It's oval in shape with two fold down flaps.

Lizzie and her husband commissioned this table in 1989; 25 years ago. I have hard copy photos somewhere, but it was an elliptical top, drop leaf table with a Watco and spray lacquer finish. I recall several things about the job including damaging the finish before delivery and having to scrape off an entire coat of lacquer with a razor blade as well as carrying the table up to their apartment; a half inch larger in any dimension and it would not have fit up the stairway, period.

This was my first commissioned table and I built it in my first shop which I had set up in the basement of an apartment.


Kind of a trip getting this great message after a quarter century. It's a great reminder to take pride in your work and to build as though your work will last many lifetimes, as is evidenced by the plethora of early American originals still floating around New England and beyond.
o-man

Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
Jun 22, 2014 - 03:38pm PT
For more on this hugely rewarding project click on the link below.
http://rockerwaves.blogspot.com/2014/06/aala-recording-maui_6154.html
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jun 28, 2014 - 04:59pm PT
Veneering the coffee table top frame.

bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 29, 2014 - 05:19am PT
I recently finished up these barn doors-they serve as partitions between
two dormitories
all 6/4 T&G
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doweling jig
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vintage saw worked and worked!!
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shop made router table works like a mule too
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the machining on these door parts seemed endless!
 four doors!
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telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Jun 29, 2014 - 02:11pm PT

A house I am building in Whitefish this summer. We broke ground the day after I got back from Spring Break in Joshua Tree last April.


Good views of the ski area and Whitefish Range from the 2nd floor

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 30, 2014 - 01:31pm PT
Steve, I thank you for your insight and advice! Sorry it took me so long to say so!

Back to work on life and carpentry and stuff, it's been a busy spring! Frames were built. I just drove by Goose Bay Lumber, and it renewed my thought of a bed. My lady is moving in with me, so it will be a piece for both of us.

I like how checking in with all of you grounds me. I get caught up in what I'm doing, loving and hating it. And then others report back what they have been doing and I'm instantly humbled. I'm not worthy!

This thread rocks!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jun 30, 2014 - 04:38pm PT
Brandon,It is good to hear that this keeps you grounded.
This is my 38th year of being a carpenter.
If there is one thing in the world that keeps you grounded,It is working hard to build a good rep,a cycle of clients and friends to keep your way of making a living,well,...viable.
If it was not for the huge satisfaction of living up to your word,completing projects,getting references and continuing a schedule of work,I mean,what would you ,me or anyone have.
It is rewarding,not always monetarily.

I too ,look forward to the contributions of all here,Cheers.

All of this helps everyone.

Great looking place Telemon.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Jun 30, 2014 - 05:24pm PT

Thanks Wilbeer. I've been enjoying this thread since Survival started it and finally decided to contribute.

Lots of inspiration and talent out there in Taco land. I admire the Fine Woodworkers, and aspire to their degree of focus and attention to detail.

Homebuilding is where it's at for me, at least for now.

Keep up the good work Brandon; you're consistent contributions are appreciated by many.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Jun 30, 2014 - 07:48pm PT
Me and my boss changed-out a water heater today.

Better to learn on the job, than out of pocket.

Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 6, 2014 - 08:59pm PT
I was supposed to climb today, so I got up early, made coffee and walked the dogs, then drove to Eldo for 8 am. Somehow I missed the text my partner sent two hours earlier bailing due to a case of pukes and shits, so I took a nice hike amongst the sandstone giants then went into the shop. Might as well make some sawdust and money if I can't have chalk dust and gobies.

I glued up the elliptical shelf with curly cherry veneer, top and bottom, then put it in the vacuum press. Next I cut the top frame to shape inside and out, then hand mortised the four legs where they meet the shelf. By this time the shelf could come out of the bag and get trimmed with a router.


Next step is to route a 3/8" x 1/4" rabbit on the top then drop it off to have glass cut to fit, make the corresponding tenons on the shelf, then finish sand everything and glue her up.
MisterE

climber
Jul 6, 2014 - 09:24pm PT
Well, Damn. Life has brought me back to my beginnings, all intentions otherwise notwithstanding.

Cranking out the remodels here in Bishop, first time in 11 years. Running 2 currently - one exterior and one interior, and two on the board...I guess at some point I will be doing trim again, albeit in a limited capacity.

At least it's nice and hot in Bishop right now.

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger"?

There seems to be a diminishing return ratio tied to age that is an unstated rider to the above statement...

Clients have promised pictures, I am too damn busy to think of a camera.

ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Jul 6, 2014 - 09:57pm PT
Today I was chop-sawing T@G for interior of an A-frame (30 degree roof). So as you go higher_the next board up the "course" you subtract inches/ fractions from the last measurement (long side, short side and all that).
The boss showed me how to do it on paper, but (time being a factor) I went deer in the headlights, and just tried to not cut anything too short, hoping a few minutes spent trimming the boards on installation would be better than anything short showing up.
MisterE

climber
Jul 6, 2014 - 10:05pm PT
Haha! I am with you, Dude - gimme the visuals.

Did I mention my wife came up for the weekend and installed a 50-piece marble tile countertop and backsplash?

These rare times we get to see each other, it is nice to relax a little.
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, CA
Jul 6, 2014 - 10:20pm PT


These are pictures of fuses for two Red Baron P51 pylon racers I'm building for racing at my local model airplane club's Warbird racing series. I have built several of these planes and a couple friends help me with the wing construction. We scratch build them and constantly modify them for more speed because manufactured planes out of a box are too weak and slow for the speeds we try to run and the forces that we put on them. The engines are four stroke alcohol and nitro methane fueled YS 1.20s and 1.15s that put out around 2 horse power and the planes weigh 7-8 lbs. each

I fly these models in the gold class where they go around 160 mph. on the straight-aways. We fly them for ten laps on a 1/4 mile race course. The goal is to do the course (10 laps) in as close to a minute twenty five seconds as possible without going under that time. Four planes compete in each heat and four heats are run per pilot in a race day. The series is modeled after the Reno Air Races in Nevada and is a lot of work but loads of fun.
Sometimes the planes crash mid-air and if it's not your plane it can be spectacular to watch.


This is a previous P51 Red Baron which Im flying this year.
The batteries for the transmitter and receiver are charging. We take off and land on a 400 foot runway.
They all have fully functional retractable landing gear, elevator, ailerons, rudder, and throttle, and are radio controlled.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 7, 2014 - 07:45pm PT
Punch list time at the bar/restaurant remodel.

wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 7, 2014 - 07:54pm PT
Look at you swooping in on that NICE looking work on the front range.

Great ,man.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 7, 2014 - 08:26pm PT
Bushman- awesome, awesome, Edgar Schmued would be proud!
MisterE

climber
Jul 7, 2014 - 08:31pm PT
Agreed - way to find your new place, Edge - All Hail the Master Craftsman, I rejoice in your continued success!

(edited)
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jul 8, 2014 - 06:21pm PT
bushman
that craft is baddazz!!2 hp?!?!!wow!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 9, 2014 - 05:06pm PT

Just fixing doors,yawn.

Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 9, 2014 - 06:27pm PT
Nice set up Wilbeer! How do you handle fine airborne dust???

I spent part of my morning under a dark cloud. A 250 pound acoustic cloud, anchored to four bolts in the concrete ceiling. I finally got to use up those old 1/4" buttonheads...

wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 9, 2014 - 08:07pm PT
"How do you handle fine airborne dust???"

poorly.[the rain does help]

Is that a 2nd deadman?
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Jul 9, 2014 - 11:14pm PT
Hey Edge, I'm building a cloud too!

My first total home theater. Pretty involved work.

Lottsa fun though!

Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Jul 10, 2014 - 06:42pm PT
That's an amazing looking wall. Can I ask what the yellow stuff is? ( texture and substrata?)
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Jul 11, 2014 - 01:38pm PT
Jammer i think you need to get a Patent!

you could sell those Garage crack training things. nice joB


also love the airplane!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 11, 2014 - 04:55pm PT
I've been helping a fellow Tacoan with this bar remodel, which involved switching the spaces for the bar and dining rooms, all new wall treatments, new bar, and general overhaul.






They opened for business a few days ago, and we will be 100% done with the punch list on Monday morning.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 11, 2014 - 05:29pm PT

That fake stone looks a bit ruff.


Yep. That is about the only remnant from the old dining room wall; for some reason the architect incorporated it.
Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jul 12, 2014 - 10:30am PT
After three Sturmpanzer IV Bummbars I finally did one right. Construction perfect. Plus I did a new German disc camo from Uschi to depict a 'Bear' from the MAN Works specifically painted in November 1944 for the Ardennes Offensive:




Whenever I get the Panzer commander figure and four grenadiers painted, this one is going in to Fine Scale Modeler magazine for sure.
MisterE

climber
Jul 14, 2014 - 10:26pm PT
Conversion of a 1974 built-in-Ridgecrest utility trailer.

Crappy to happy, day 1:











more pictures tomorrow.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 19, 2014 - 02:56pm PT
MisterE

climber
Jul 19, 2014 - 03:28pm PT
Sir, yes Sir!

Some more trailer improvements:


Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 19, 2014 - 04:53pm PT
Nice job, MisterE. I'm contemplating something similar for the bed of my Tundra: side shelves/storage over and around the wheel wells, then a 3 piece carpeted platform with 3 drawers underneath that run full depth of the bed. When I have time. Yeah, right.

I didn't have any screws and metal L brackets to attach my coffee table legs to the shelf, so instead I made this little ditty to use up some glue...


After the joinery, everything was dry fit together without glue to make any final tweaks. Didn't have any.


As I take it apart one last time, I devise a plan for gluing all those joints and putting it together. I decide to run it out, use a glue with a long open time, and glue 'em all at once.

Final sanding, turn off the phone and lock the door, assemble wet rags and a glue brush, then take a precautionary bathroom break. Party on Wayne. Party on Garth. It's glue-up time!

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jul 19, 2014 - 05:26pm PT
Mr. E...Did you forget to screw the bottle opener on the rear..? rj
MisterE

climber
Jul 19, 2014 - 05:50pm PT
rj: Dammit! I knew I forgot something...

Did another day on the trailer installing final door, found some metal bins to divide up the drawer space at the salvage yard, installed the final door and started blocking & channel to take out plywood bows. Still have to edge-band, bondo-fill, prime and paint...I was thinking fuscia?

And, of course, install the bottle opener...

Been a fun little project!

Beautiful joinery as usual, Edge.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 19, 2014 - 06:12pm PT
MR.E, That trailer is great ,I could use a flat work space like the top of that,thanks for the inspiration.
Been looking for a Thule trailer about that size to do something similar,dual purpose.

Cannot wait to see how the Edge sets up his truck.Edge ,you would be suprised how much I use a marples chisel and a bakuma.
this just in

climber
north fork
Jul 19, 2014 - 06:39pm PT
Finished my ulu today.





After polishing

Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 21, 2014 - 05:29pm PT
This Just In, that's beautiful! Walnut burl? Do tell.

I am slowly stealing wood at work. A couple more of these and I can put together a stand up paddle board.

FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Jul 21, 2014 - 05:36pm PT
I love this thread TFPU.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 21, 2014 - 05:47pm PT







Edge, I still am astounded that a hand ,almost solid callus,can be ripped up by such little twigs.

Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 21, 2014 - 05:59pm PT
Edge, I still am astounded that a hand ,almost solid callus,can be ripped up by such little twigs.

Wilbeer, that's a callous remark!

As you can see it went right underneath 1/4" of skin and then back out, and not a speck of blood. Nary a drop even when I yanked it out.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 21, 2014 - 06:03pm PT
Definitely a good surgeon by now .
this just in

climber
north fork
Jul 21, 2014 - 06:20pm PT
Big thanks eKat and Edge.

That is Buckeye Burl Edge, such a cool wood to work with. I harvested a burl and am hoping it turns out for a kitchen knife set block. I would love to hear if you Edge, or anyone has any experience in harvesting a burl?
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jul 21, 2014 - 06:29pm PT
edge
interesting joinery for sure--what did you use on the top of the legs?
what glue?---I always cringe at the thought of squeeze out-damp rags or not!--nice job !
whitemeat

Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
Jul 21, 2014 - 06:54pm PT
Just put this bad boy in... It is RAD!!!!! I LOVE it!

Real rock holds are sooooo much better then plastic!


Did I mention I love it?
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Jul 21, 2014 - 08:35pm PT
I would love to hear if you Edge, or anyone has any experience in harvesting a burl?

Burls are unique, and much depends on what you will be using it for. Using them for bowls has no relevance here do I will leave that out. Ideally your grandfather as a young man lopped it off, coated it in wax, and set it in a dry, ventilated area and bequeathed directly to you. Then it should be fairly dry...

I generally resaw burls to 1/8"+/- for inlay. I cut a flat face, then another at 90 degrees, then resaw slabs of green burl (harvested 3-6 months prior) and then layer them sequentially with heavy paper in between, then wood blocks and clamps on the outside before setting them aside to dry for a year. I have had success drying green wood with repeated pressings of a hot flatiron, but I would only expect that to work with thin slabs. I also ruined the family microwave trying to dry a thicker piece in it. At least I always used towels to dry off the kids.

For thicker slabs I would plan on air drying it 1 year for every 1/4" of thickness to be sure, though you can probably push that if you cut blanks close to size but still large enough after it dries. Checks and voids are to be expected and can be filled with a colored epoxy (dark brown or black?) although I prefer to mix fine sawdust from the burl with thin superglue, press it into the crack with a wooden stick, then spray it with an accelerator for instant drying and a near perfect repair after sanding.

Good luck, and set a burl or two aside for your heirs while your at it.

interesting joinery for sure--what did you use on the top of the legs?
what glue?---I always cringe at the thought of squeeze out-damp rags or not!--nice job !

The preexisting piece, a chair, that I was matching had 1" round tenons on the leg tops showing through the top rail and glued/wedged. The client decided that they didn't want the exposed tenon end on their coffee table frame, so I stopped them just short of the surface.

Titebond II, breakfast of champions. I use a small brush to paint a thin coat on all the surfaces to "wet" them, then just before assembly I paint on a little extra on the surfaces that will push the glue into the joint as it gets slid together. I had 3 small squeeze outs on the table and just hit them right away with clean, lightly damped paper towels then rubbed dry immediately after with a fresh sheet. After 20 min or so I knock down the raised grain with a well worn sanding sponge of folded 220 grit. If I'm using a water based finish I will wet the whole piece first with a spray bottle to raise the grain, then lightly sand it before applying any finish.
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Jul 21, 2014 - 08:39pm PT
It started out as a simple climbing wall.

NOW it's rad. And I love it.

Have fun, get strong, Whitemeat.
MisterE

climber
Jul 21, 2014 - 09:22pm PT
Edge, did you think you were on finewoodworking.com forum there for a few minutes?

Just kidding - great advice!

I didn't have that grandpa - meh...

Erik
this just in

climber
north fork
Jul 21, 2014 - 11:01pm PT
Great advice Edge, from what I've researched that is some of the better advice. Some of the rednecks are fun to listen to, but the hillbilly way usually isn't the right way. This tree was killed by fire, which I've heard is supposed to be good for contrast and color. Really I'm gunna have to experiment and see what works. Hopefully in a few years I'll know what I'm doing. Haha.
Thanks Edge, I will definitely try out your suggestions. You truly are a master of your trade.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 22, 2014 - 06:55am PT
Hey Edge,

That is some interesting joinery!

As far as burls are concerned: I have made many burl bowls, over the years. What is great about burls, in general, is that they have interlocking grain, which tends to not check or split. I assume the American Indian knew this, which accounts for the variety of early burl bowls.
this just in

climber
north fork
Jul 23, 2014 - 05:55am PT
Helped my step dad mill some lumber last weekend
1"x12"



I'm adding a master bed/bath this fall to my house. Using a contractor for the framing and doing the rest by myself. I'm going to use the blue pine for the ceiling, not in 1" x12" though.

2x4 true
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jul 23, 2014 - 06:28am PT
A friend of mine has a WWII Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife of the British SAS, and he asked me to make a sheath for him.

He wanted the sheath in Medieval-style, but with a modern belt loop suspension instead of traditional Medieval straps.

So I carved a poplar wood core, and covered it with 2-3 oz leather. The leather was dyed red and burnished with a bone tool. For decoration, I added a black strap laced into the front of the leather cover.

Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Aug 12, 2014 - 05:19pm PT
Cannot wait to see how the Edge sets up his truck.

First, a disclaimer: the Tundra is a 2001 and I did not want to put lipstick on a pig. I had a basic plan in my head, bought 2 sheets each of 1/2" and 3/4" hardwood ply, and built it as I went so each piece could be scribed or cut to fit. Took me about 4 hours which included spritzing on one coat of lacquer in time for the test run to Sushifest.


The two side units snap into place over the wheel well and under the side rail of the cap. Ridges in the bed liner hold each side in place. Just over the wheel well there are three sections of plywood covered in a removable piece of carpet. This is wide enough and strong enough to carry sheet goods when I'm working.

Under the platform are two 6' long drawers that pull out easily on the bed liner but are locked in by the tailgate. I'll make a third, narrow drawer later to fill in the 9" wide remaining space. When carrying tools that are taller than the drawer, I slide the last section of platform back over the middle and this keeps them close to the tailgate and locked in from sliding. The carpet can be left in place to hide the tools, and the million smaller tools (gear) and things can fit in the back of the drawer.

It slept very comfortably at Veedauwoo, although I can't quite sit up fully; a minor trade off. A nice bonus was being able to pull out one drawer onto the tailgate to create a windbreak for cooking.

Unrelated, but I had to shape some 8x8 pine blocks to fit over log siding. Turned out a 10" radius was pretty dern close.

bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Aug 13, 2014 - 04:06am PT
yikes! the first one or two has a sphincter rating of 5.12 for me!
the danger never really leaves-it just seems like it------
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Aug 31, 2014 - 11:04am PT
Just delivered this cherry and glass coffee table, shown with the chair that inspired it's lines.



Now I'm off to look at a house above BoCan that I'm pretty sure we are going to put an offer on. That should be good for a decade or four of projects.
squishy

Mountain climber
Aug 31, 2014 - 04:31pm PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Aug 31, 2014 - 04:50pm PT
Edge,nice table and truck bed.

Was wondering if anyone was building something lately,I do not get to get away climbing much in the summer months,business is cruising during that time.

Always building and busy as hell.
Fall is almost here.
Good Luck on that home up Boulder Canyon!


Just wanted to say ,you can do most anything on a tablesaw
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Aug 31, 2014 - 05:23pm PT
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Sep 1, 2014 - 03:16am PT
work was crazy this summer--but got this done


I built these two kids size for my neighbors kids-they are fascinated with archery


nice bracket work willbeer--its nice to see an owner use some architectural components- instead of T-111
that coffee table is awesome-I really like cherry and how it mellows with age
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Sep 1, 2014 - 04:17am PT
An addition to my garage. I realize this is over-built but I wanted to use up the last of my beams, which I made years ago; rather than have them rot.

The corner post closest to the camera is 12x14" solid oak. All rafters are 8x8's. Obviously this will not fall down- but again, I wanted to use up the timber.

The entire house is timber frame, as well.
perswig

climber
Sep 1, 2014 - 04:44am PT
^^
And I thought I over-built!
(But I always try to under-engineer, first)


Nice work all. Esp like Wilbeer's façade work.
Dale
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Sep 1, 2014 - 08:05am PT
Wilbeer, nice corbels! Are they gold leafed, or painted? I too have made crown with the table saw, but can honestly report that I never used Trex! Great solution for those pesky curves.

Steve, and you wonder why your body is giving out. You're doing the work of at least 10 pyramid builders there.

Love the bow, Bamboo!
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, CA
Sep 1, 2014 - 09:00am PT
Scratch built model of the Mustang Reno racer, the 'Red Baron', a P51 that crashed on landing during a race in the 1990s.
This one is a group effort, I've got three older ones that still race out of six I've bought or built.
Three of my Red Barons crashed hard or mid-aired while racing.

Progression of work, pre fitting components.
Ready for covering.
Installation and testing of servos in covered wing.Preparing covered fuse for engine and other components.
Ran into snafu with motor mount, scoop, and cowl.
Back to drawing board.
bearbnz

Trad climber
East Side, California
Sep 1, 2014 - 09:16am PT
Hey Bushman,

Beautiful work. Where are your contra-rotating props? That was a feature I always liked on the original version.
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, CA
Sep 1, 2014 - 09:22am PT
Time to pick out a beauty from the hangar and go practice for end of month race at Sacramento Area Modelers next Warbird race.
Got to keep my fingers in the sticks weekly to keep a handle on these 160 mph sweethearts.
Building will have to wait.
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, CA
Sep 1, 2014 - 09:40am PT
Counter rotating props would be too cool,
but not stressed about building totally scale for racing with time, money, and attrition being my biggest obstacles.
With wife and work being my primary marriages (in that order) as it were.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 1, 2014 - 09:44am PT
I just want to blow off a little stream...
because I'm NOT building anything yet.

We bought a new house which we are going to remodel, but the wait to get the plans to submit to the City is excruciating. First world problem I know - I am beyond grateful to have the resources to do remodeling in the first place, but I just so want to move INTO this house and its going to be months yet! The city is taking about 6 weeks to review plans...

In the meantime, I am doing as much demolition as I can. Filthy, dusty, strenuous, but at least it's some progress. The yard is completely overgrown and I'm working on pulling out overgrown shrubs planted in places that they shouldn't be, etc.

Thanks I feel better now that I've ranted.

this just in

climber
north fork
Sep 1, 2014 - 10:07am PT
Those are very cool Chief. Around how much are they?
this just in

climber
north fork
Sep 1, 2014 - 10:50am PT
Oh Phyl, I know exactly what you mean. I'm adding a master bed and bath and I started the process in February. First had to apply for a variance to reduce my back property setback, which requires a $500 fee and around 6 weeks. It was approved, then did the planning and permitting process. Permits only took three weeks for approval. Finally the second week of August we started building and now it's going quickly.

Step one, getting rid of a Black Oak and soaking the footings area.

Leo Miner is my builder. Leo is an awesome human and fellow climber. He is the type who has done everything, but doesn't act like it.


First two walls up.

Friday we set the trusses

This week we have three inspections and hope to be in by October. My weekends are busy now, but it is flying by.
Oh and my basement is going to be a perfect climbing gym.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Sep 1, 2014 - 11:25am PT
Phylp

I use to have a company called "Red Tag Construction"-no shit!

I got so tired and frustrated with the County of Santa Cruz Planning Office that I swore I would never, ever get another building permit. Think Treasure of Sierra Madre-"Badge, I don't need no stinkin badge."
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Sep 1, 2014 - 11:51am PT
The Chief...Like your detail to scale and welding art...Use to know a flipped out vietnam vet that did wire figurines of climbers and skiers...dude was a legend...
Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
Sep 1, 2014 - 11:52am PT
SIX WEEKS for permit approval?

You obviously didn't remember to fork over the "expedite fee" did you?


rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Sep 1, 2014 - 03:39pm PT
Chief....Not friends with brian but i always acknowledge him when i see him with a nod...Dude's been thru hell...
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Sep 1, 2014 - 05:35pm PT
Thanks Survival




Edge,That is paint,It turns out there is not much that matches the look of gold out there ,so, therefore that paint was 175.00 a gallon.

And Trex works good ,Azek ,not so much.

Great looking stuff up there SteveA,Bushman,bamboo and The Chief
Roger Brown

climber
Oceano, California
Sep 1, 2014 - 06:10pm PT
With the end of NPS support, I get to work 32 hours a week for volunteer status. At 11 hours a day I still have 4 days a week for bolt replacement. This was one of the projects I got to do this season. No nails, bolts, screws, or other hardware except for the connections to the concrete pads and a couple metal plates holding the three sections together at the top.
Roger Brown

climber
Oceano, California
Sep 1, 2014 - 06:56pm PT
With the completion of the sign project I had to find something else to do. I am now the "park bench guy" At the request of "The Boss" I am repairing park benches. So far I get to place them at locations of my choice. The first one went here at the school. The second at Swan Slab, and the third at Church Bowl Tree. The other ones have been going to less important places.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
Sep 1, 2014 - 07:01pm PT
Wowsa! Some very nice stuff.
Phyl, sorry about your delay. Santa Cruz sometimes takes up to 6 months!

Red Tag....Guido!!!! What did you do....ask for forgiveness (i.e. pay a fine) rather than permission?

Susan
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 1, 2014 - 08:47pm PT
Guido - funny!

Justin - that will be so great once it's done! The luxury of a master bed/bath...Glad you are getting close.
Phyl

Edited to say that I am completely comfortable living in a rental house, so I don't have to live through construction in the new space...makes a HUGE difference. I did that once before and six months of a "kitchen" in the garage was not fun.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Sep 2, 2014 - 09:26pm PT
Good Luck on that home up Boulder Canyon!

We met the realtor this afternoon and started the process. We should be moving in by mid-October! First order of business will be to raise the roof on the garage a couple of feet, wire it, and winterize it.




I took this shot today from the front of the garage, no zoom necessary.



Psyched to have a home and a shop again..
Gunkie

Trad climber
East Coast US
Sep 3, 2014 - 04:57am PT
Congrats Edge! Looks like a great homestead in a great location.

Built an air cannon that shoots potato slugs for my 12 year-old son. "You're going to shoot your eye out, kid."


steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Sep 3, 2014 - 05:08am PT
Hey Edge,

I bet your excited!

That garage looks like a nice space for your shop.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Sep 3, 2014 - 06:21am PT
Great googly-moogly! Edge, I think I built your garage. Just off the Magnolia road?
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Sep 3, 2014 - 08:17am PT
Phylp, sometimes a great tactic is to have your engineer inspect your job in lieu of issued permits and gov't inspections, in essence saying, "to hell with the Building Dept for now". You can then cover up your work in the normal construction process without a tear-out/look-see later on.

He/she issues a letter with engineer's stamp for the County wherein he/she is asserting full compliance etc. This can be submitted to the County/City later on after they have finished wasting your time. For jobs that don't involve significant Planning Dept issues like variances, neighbors and so forth.
phylp

Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
Sep 3, 2014 - 10:23am PT
That is very interesting to know, Peter. Thanks!
Things are moving along, I shouldn't be whining.

Meanwhile, we are de-constructing and recycling. Habitat for Humanity takes so much that would otherwise go in the landfill.

Unfortunately this gem will not be saved:

And I'm not sure this monster will come out intact:
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Sep 3, 2014 - 11:51am PT
I remember what they use to say about a remodel of a Victorian in Port Townsend Washington. It required 1 1/2 wives!

wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Sep 3, 2014 - 04:15pm PT
Even a sheep can see that is nice,The Chief.

Edge,Big Garage ,small house,That is in my future as well.Cheers.
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Sep 3, 2014 - 05:16pm PT
I got the leather grip on the curley maple bowI sanded out a quilted maple bow on sunday and it seemed to lose its figure
I was planning on dying this one -and boy did it jump!
good to see everyone is busy!
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Sep 3, 2014 - 06:35pm PT
Great googly-moogly! Edge, I think I built your garage. Just off the Magnolia road?

Evel, it sure is! Thanks for the fine looking work.

One of my first projects will be to saw the whole thing loose below the top plate, jack the roof up a couple feet, then sister some framing to the existing studs to hold it there. Eventually tapered PT sleepers on the floor and 3/4" ply to level it. Quite a downhill run to that concrete floor.


I signed the offer sheet today and they want to close in 30 days. I should be a Ned Head by early October.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Sep 10, 2014 - 09:50am PT
though i am fascinated by the tight wind
blowing through the master's joinery,
i must admit that i've found a unique niche,
in this hyper-structured discipline
that we call building.

i practice curiosity.
in stacking the syntax of my prose,
and in stacking nature's materials.

for words come of silence
and the trees and rocks
they dance with their stressors.

you may see that weave
created a confused beast,
in american culture.

rich ghosts shoved the dream down our mind and hearts,
and we bumble around sick and lost,
as we vehemently pursue nothing
by stealing the face right off tomorr'ws head.

yearning, we are of mild chaos and slight discomfort.
so i build a sturdy though visually wobbly structure,
through which the ghosts ascend sideways;
and i collect handsomely on my efforts.

because people love to lie down
and look around and find curiosities in the corners
of their shelter, which encourages
curiosities in the corners of their mind.

so, though,
i argue again and again with my fellow engineers
and inspectors,
my ultimate audience:
you and i,
applaud my efforts.

so follow me unto the end,
and we'll arrive together nowhere,
just on time.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 10, 2014 - 10:17am PT
Chief and Bamboo, major kudos to both of you!!!!!!!!!
Really beautiful work!!!!!!!!!!!
squishy

Mountain climber
Sep 10, 2014 - 10:39am PT
Hey bushman, I will be at those races, on the 20th for the night combat, stick around to see some night time FPV combat in the mix..
this just in

climber
north fork
Sep 11, 2014 - 08:53am PT

Haha......sh#t.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 11, 2014 - 09:00am PT
It is? Ewwwwww!!!!!!!!! Gud luck!
this just in

climber
north fork
Sep 11, 2014 - 09:09am PT
Maybe I should have said f*#k. If it was sh#t, that would be way more shitty.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 11, 2014 - 09:17am PT
'Rough draft' of a White Oak Mission/Craftsman desk.
Rough is the operative word, n'est ce pas?

squishy

Mountain climber
Sep 11, 2014 - 09:46am PT


Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Sep 11, 2014 - 12:33pm PT
Up to my ass in cabinets.

apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Sep 11, 2014 - 12:38pm PT
Be sure to post up final pics of your desk, Reilly. It will be fun to compare it to your technical drawings!
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Lake Tahoe, CA
Sep 15, 2014 - 12:03pm PT
building our retirement home in Woodfords, Calif. I hunted around & found two photos that combine climbing and building.
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Lake Tahoe, CA
Sep 15, 2014 - 12:10pm PT
tied in and leading out!
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Lake Tahoe, CA
Sep 15, 2014 - 12:21pm PT
that got a chuckle out of me FortMental!
notice the 2 foot ladder to get to the roof rack, safety first
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Lake Tahoe, CA
Sep 15, 2014 - 12:31pm PT
A photo showing the overall view of the outside.
Almost finished, carpet being installed this week.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Sep 15, 2014 - 01:45pm PT
hey there say, pinckbrown... wow, what a NEAT house... thanks for sharing...
me, had not stopped in here, on the ol' building thread, for a bit... but, since i was just 'building this bell' so to speak, thought i'd post it, since i SAW this thread bump, :)

will go back and see what other neat stuff is going on, too, with the other folks here...


here is bell, just a rough start that i will learn to perfect... cut the wine bottle in half...
actually the bottle-neck part (which is usually used for this type of stuff), fell a bit to the floor, in the cut process, so i had to use the table-set side...
but, it turned out nice... it is a gift for one of my other brothers...


well, happy building to all, :)




and here, with a bit of light getting through it:

Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
Sep 15, 2014 - 03:35pm PT
[photoid=377797] Have we got a winner?My 10yr old daughter
Actually made this ,it's cool! Daddy's got quite a Belly GRRR HA
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Sep 15, 2014 - 05:55pm PT
pinkbrown...i hope you didn't leave the keys in your car...?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 15, 2014 - 06:05pm PT
The ladder in the gravel is even scarier (not to mention its angle)!
My bro-in-law is now paralyzed from a similar escapade 5 months ago.
A nice beefy boom lift is pretty cheap comparatively.
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Lake Tahoe, CA
Sep 16, 2014 - 05:19pm PT
Reilly - I am so sorry to hear about your brother in law. I wish him the best. I checked on a boom lift - 1 day including deposit and delivery/pickup - $850.
Seemed like a lot at the time, but obviously the much wiser choice.
Angle was extreme, gravel was dangerous.
Bob Pinckney
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Sep 16, 2014 - 05:40pm PT
The ladder in the gravel is even scarier (not to mention its angle)!

No shitz!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 16, 2014 - 05:53pm PT
Yeah, because of a ladder he went from flying F-16's and B767's to flying a wheelchair.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Sep 16, 2014 - 06:33pm PT
hey there say, gnome of the diabase... very NICE grandaughter-share, there... :)
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Sep 16, 2014 - 06:37pm PT
Pink...Nice house by the way...rj
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Sep 16, 2014 - 07:21pm PT
That is a great looking damn near microhouse pinck.

Try not to be lucky with ladders,be smart.


Since 82 I have been building houses ,1 accident.Stacked drywall [not by my crew]fell over and broke a mans ankle while building kitchen soffits on a rain day.

Some have balance and brains to work off ladders ,some do not.

To generalize about "framers" with such a broad brush must mean you are a painter.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Sep 16, 2014 - 08:22pm PT
Sorry for your experiences.
ruppell

climber
Sep 16, 2014 - 09:04pm PT
Some people cut corners, some don't. Framers aren't the only ones that do this. Singling out one trade is bogus.

Every see a dry wall guy mudding while standing on a spackle bucket? Ever see an electrician make a hot tie in? Ever see a backhoe operator on way to steep of a slope? Ever see concrete guys using ply instead of lvl's for tall forms? I have.

I was a framer for a long time. Never had a job related lost time injury. I worked with pros and we used the proper tool for the job.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Sep 16, 2014 - 09:05pm PT
Ruppell,...Ever seen a grown man naked...?
ruppell

climber
Sep 16, 2014 - 09:08pm PT
Yep. Even a few times on the job site. lol
sandstone conglomerate

climber
sharon conglomerate central
Sep 16, 2014 - 09:09pm PT
A little something I've been working on:



nah000

climber
canuckistan
Sep 16, 2014 - 09:14pm PT
JB: while you have a point, regarding mindless and/or macho safety cultures, i'm sure you'd agree there is a balance in there... i recently had a good conversation with a safety consultant who discussed his view that there is a bit of a returning tide within the safety industry... that being, that the historically speaking, relatively recent trend towards rule oriented attempts at the elimination of risk can be in certain situations as counterproductive as mindless or ego driven risk acceptance...

i always find it interesting how much overlap there is between risk and safety discussions in construction and those regarding safe climbing...
nah000

climber
canuckistan
Sep 16, 2014 - 09:25pm PT
^^^^^

hahaha. for sure...
ruppell

climber
Sep 16, 2014 - 09:30pm PT
Jim

I'd agree with that last post. There's way more hacks in all the residential trades then in the commercial trades. Besides bonds and higher insurance overhead not many residential guys could even come close to putting a bid together once the blueprints and spec sheets get over ten pages. Most of those that can do it end up in commercial.
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Lake Tahoe, CA
Sep 17, 2014 - 07:08am PT
Just to let you know - I am an owner/builder Jim, not a contractor. I also built everything myself except for rough plumbing (all cast iron drain) & rough electrical. Completely out of pocket. The inspecter says it is the best framing job he has ever seen. The assesors say they are going to run to my full basement during an earthquake because it is so overbuilt. It took me three years. Sq ft is 1115, plus the basement 500 sq ft
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
Sep 17, 2014 - 08:35am PT
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
Sep 17, 2014 - 08:44am PT
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Sep 19, 2014 - 05:58pm PT
I love seeing all the care and attention everyone brings to this thread. I'm always psyched to see it on the front page.

And now for something completely different... Don't ask me how it came to be (because I'm still not sure) but after 8 hours notice and 5 hours sleep I found myself outside Sports Authority Field at Mile High finishing the facades of 4 bars and two entry gates prior to the 2 PM opening of "Riotfest." The hillbilly/barnyard themed construction may have been my finest work.


And yes, our job included hanging the clothesline high above the crowd, which actually works quite well for finding the bars from afar. Not that it does me any good.


Meh, it's a living.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
Sep 19, 2014 - 06:38pm PT
From beautiful art for display or functional retaining walls.....I'm drooling !
NICE work. Very.Nice.Work.

Susan
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Sep 19, 2014 - 08:13pm PT
I restored an old Viking reproduction sword and made a Viking scabbard based on the Cronk Moar archeological finds on the Isle of Man.

It was a project for a friend.

john hansen

climber
Sep 19, 2014 - 08:48pm PT
For Ruppel and Jim B.

I spent almost 40 years working my way up thru the construction world.

When I was 18 and framing, we walked the plates to do layout and ran the trusses. Rebar protection might be a coke can,,
every skil saw was pinned back. In 78 not many people used nail guns. We hand nailed everything.
Assholes and elbow's as they used to say.
2x4 scaffolding , check , chicken sticks over7/12.

Frame all week, climb and camp on the weekend.

Went thru every phase from running framing and forming crews to building houses to completion, dealing with owners and architects, to becoming a partner in a construction company and running many multi million dollar projects for them.

The last ten years I have been involved in all aspects of the company but I recently left by my own choice.

We, as management and supervisors were really committed to following all the rules. Safety meetings every week, gradeall certified, CPR/First aid classes every year, MSDS training, fall protection, rebar-caps, hardhats and when ever needed, cranes, scissor lifts, and boom pumps.

The problem is, try to get an old roofer to tie in on a 3/12 ,2000 sf roof.



Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, CA
Sep 19, 2014 - 09:53pm PT
Test flew her last week
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Sep 19, 2014 - 10:41pm PT
3D work fellas. Dirty. Difficult. Dangerous. Today I lifted an 800 lb. glulam 10' into the air. Alone. It went fine. Two more to go; 900 lbs each and 14' high.
To me climbing and construction are both dangerous. To say otherwise is probably naive.
That said ,
Hi Ho Hi Ho
To work or climb I go.

guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Sep 20, 2014 - 08:59am PT
You know what the framers use to say in Mammoth?

"If you can't reach it, don't nail it!"
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Sep 27, 2014 - 06:42pm PT
"Get up there and nail it"
This week in carpentry.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Sep 27, 2014 - 06:55pm PT
Corrosion inhibitor skid for a CO2 sequestration project, on it's way to Algeria.

This puppy will be responsible for sequestering more CO2 than all the ST warmists collective pieholes, bungholes and tailpipes will produce in their lifetimes.

We've built dozens of these since the 90's and it's odd that they ordered only one this time. We figure the sand people thought one was R2D2 and carted it off. Usually we farm these out to a subcontractor, but with only one it made more sense to build it in house.

These run on a 24V solar panel and battery setup and inject one liter per day at 2,500 psi. The major engineering problems at the beginning were developing a pump that could do that and a monitoring system that would reliably show flow at those pressures down to 1/2 Liter per day, but alarm below that.


steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Sep 28, 2014 - 04:42am PT
Jim,

Was that you in the video?
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Sep 28, 2014 - 09:36pm PT
I dunno, my tailpipe produces almost 200 lbs of carbon just to go to Home Depot and back. I'm the enemy.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Sep 28, 2014 - 09:58pm PT
Nice one willbeer.
ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Sep 28, 2014 - 11:13pm PT
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Sep 29, 2014 - 11:48am PT
Finally finished last bits of interior trim on my place, thought I'd post some room shots.






Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 29, 2014 - 11:59am PT
^^^ Damn! That looks overbuilt for damn near any neighborhood, let alone Llatikcuf, WA!
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Sep 29, 2014 - 12:13pm PT
Thanks Reilly,
Anything worth doing is worth overdoing
deuce4

climber
Hobart, Australia
Sep 29, 2014 - 01:06pm PT

http://porta-quad.com
this just in

climber
north fork
Sep 29, 2014 - 01:09pm PT
Beautiful Hardly Visible
coolrockclimberguy69

climber
Oct 1, 2014 - 11:15am PT
Beautiful interior, HV. Looks like a lot of work.

Here's my current project...


Any subie gurus here are encouraged to chime in with any beta.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
Oct 1, 2014 - 02:32pm PT
HV....that is STUNNING. I would never leave.

Susan
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Oct 4, 2014 - 09:46pm PT
> http://porta-quad.com <

Why does this not surprise me. Kudos.
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Oct 5, 2014 - 08:55am PT
How much dirt can I put in an 11 yard roll-off?

I mean, can I put in so much that the truck would be unable to pick it up, or be overweight?

I know I'm going to pay for the extra weight, I just wonder if I'm going to make it impossible to pickup or make it illegal for them to move.


They're huge trucks. I think they can handle if the dirt is dry.


What would it take to make the front wheels lift up?
WBraun

climber
Oct 5, 2014 - 09:19am PT
What would it take to make the front wheels lift up?


A floor jack ..... :-)
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 5, 2014 - 09:44am PT
Bill...Be careful..Did something similar only it was stucco , old plumbing fixtures , pipe , etc...The driver couldn't get the roll off back on the truck and we had to lift the end of the 30 yd dumpster with a loader to unload some of the debris...What a pain in the ass...I would not load it with dirt and call the dumpster company before you get too far along...rj
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 5, 2014 - 09:46am PT
HV.. really nice work...
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Oct 5, 2014 - 09:52am PT
Thanks RJ and Werner. I won't be around when they try to pick it up so I better stop where I'm at which is not quite half full with most of the weight on the end being hoisted.

Is the dumpster half-empty or half-full?

I will ponder this as I dress the load out and get back to landscaping.



---edit to say thanks Nah000 and NutAgain!

What you said tells me to stop here and pay for another trip.
nah000

climber
canuckistan
Oct 5, 2014 - 01:29pm PT
did some quick googling...

while different bin providers have different limits [some as low as 3000 lb for a 10 yarder] in general the limit for a 10 or 11 yarder was 10000 lb.

depending on moisture content, soil is usually between 2-3000 lb per yard... which means half full is probably all you can conservatively get assuming dryish dirt and without knowing the exact weight limit from your bin provider...
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Oct 5, 2014 - 02:17pm PT
You can weigh a fixed volume sample of the material you plan to load, then extrapolate the weight for the entire volume, and compare to what is stated on the container or truck or the company that performs the service for you.

HV- beautiful interior.

JB- that gives me a Q-bert flashback. I hear that plunger sound as he hops around. It would be cool to add little MC Escher-like figures moving in different planes to mess with one's sense of perspective.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Oct 5, 2014 - 02:30pm PT
Thanks for the complements on my house you all. While I am certainly no Edge or even a Rielly I do allright.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 5, 2014 - 03:08pm PT
HV....Supertopo couldn't handle 2 Reilly's...
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Oct 5, 2014 - 03:34pm PT
Hardly Visible;

A beautiful house!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 5, 2014 - 05:46pm PT
The Chief..is the order from Alturus or are those the Warner Mts..? rj
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 5, 2014 - 09:04pm PT
Don't remember the Warners looking that precicpitous but i really like your work...
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Oct 6, 2014 - 10:31am PT



The kitchen cabinets that I made will hopefully go in before I leave for 10 days starting Thursday.

Edit:
While I am certainly no Edge

I thank you for what I'm sure was meant as a compliment, but it's undeserved. I get inspired and learn things from most every post on this thread, including your beautiful work. My wife and I should be closing on Friday on our first and hopefully last Colorado home, and I'm sure to keep checking in to pirate some details from any number of these posts.

We have an amazingly talented community.
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Oct 6, 2014 - 01:24pm PT
Chief, that is pretty cool. I'm filling in as the geography nazi until someone more qualified takes over:
either she is looking east from her porch in Alturas, or those aren't the Warner Mountains. More like the stuff by Lassen/Lavabeds/Shasta.
this just in

climber
north fork
Oct 10, 2014 - 07:45am PT
Finished my wood floors yesterday. My new room should be ready for final within a couple weeks. I'll post a full report when it's done.

Engineered Hickory.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Oct 11, 2014 - 11:45am PT
During my final year at Olympic n.p. I recreated three historic cabins at Rosemary lodge at lake crescent. Technically I was on the trail crew at the time, but the carpenters shop liked to use me because I didn't do much hand wringing over preserving historic fabric too far gone to save.
The original structures had deteriorated thru benign neglect to the point that they were basically standing duff. Consequently I salvaged what windows and doors that were still sound then built an exact (or close to it) replica of each building.
I know the color schemes suck, but that is what they historically were. I liked them better before they were painted.







ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Oct 11, 2014 - 06:35pm PT
I am so over it - always knew this wasn't my forte, and my boss is a complete as#@&%e. I doff my cap to you guys tho - when I walk, somebody else is employed/ makes good money.
Laine

Trad climber
Reno, NV
Oct 11, 2014 - 11:32pm PT
Sweet mountainscape magnets.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 12, 2014 - 06:58am PT
I'm finishing the attic of a 200 year old timberframe.



Not much to show, but it is a pretty fun project.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Oct 12, 2014 - 09:36am PT
Brandon,

Looks like those original rafters sure are spaced out, amazing how little wood there is holding things up in old buildings sometimes.
Before I tore down the original version of the pink cabin in my last post the porch and posts holding up the roof had totally rotted away leaving the whole porch roof hanging with no support. It had been that way for a long time before I got there so it was sagging pretty good under its own weight and probably close to a ton of moss and leaves it collected over the years. You could easily wiggle it up and down with just a finger and as near as I can tell all that was holding it up was fewer than 20 nails where the skip sheeting was nailed to the main roof deck.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 12, 2014 - 09:44am PT
Those old frames stand the test of time. Rafters are around seven feet on center, but they are oak. A floor jack took some of the deflection out of the purlins when I sistered them, but they were in pretty good shape. Most still have the bark on them. I really do love working on old buildings. There is so much to learn, and creative problem solving is the crux.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 14, 2014 - 08:36am PT
Cool article about a guy who dropped out of USC to make watches:

http://www.latimes.com/business/great-reads/la-fi-c1-weiss-watches-20141014-story.html#page=1
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Oct 14, 2014 - 11:55am PT
Really interesting article.

Good luck to him.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 14, 2014 - 12:17pm PT
He claims to have sold $950,000 worth of his watches in the last year! I'd say he is beyond needing luck! :-)
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Oct 14, 2014 - 01:18pm PT
squishy

Mountain climber
Oct 21, 2014 - 08:56am PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]

[Click to View YouTube Video]

Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Oct 21, 2014 - 09:18am PT
Air Traffic Control Towers.

One goes up:

And one comes down:

ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Oct 22, 2014 - 11:55pm PT
Beautiful work Chief.............


Got around to finishing the garden shed.

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 23, 2014 - 06:06am PT
Love the shed and love Chiefs mt. range...I think they filmed some of Tremors on those chalky bluffs behind the art piece..?
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
Oct 23, 2014 - 08:16am PT
Garden shed? That looks like a "granny unit". Just beautiful! I'd live in it.

The Chief: stunning.

Susan
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 23, 2014 - 08:16am PT
Threw this together over the weekend while here in Venice...


Did I mention it is 12 FEET TALL?
Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Oct 23, 2014 - 08:34am PT
^^^^^^^

That piece of furniture is stunning. A bit ornate for my taste, but WOW.

No love for air traffic control towers huh? That project actually came in ahead of schedule and under cost, which is pratically unheard of in fed projects. One hell of a breakroom in that thing too, best view around.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Oct 26, 2014 - 06:47pm PT
No photos of anything built, but a pretty funny article.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/11186150/DIY-is-in-decline-because-todays-men-are-too-soft.html
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Oct 26, 2014 - 09:44pm PT
Good job Reilly..Looks very authentic...
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Oct 29, 2014 - 11:13am PT
Hey, cabinet pros...

What's your preferred method for attaching drawer fronts to their boxes?

My drawer fronts are 3/4" thick, shaker style (stiles, rails, center panel), and the drawer boxes are 5/8" thick. What's the best way to get them centered, yet adjustable enough to dial them out?

Aesthetically, what kind of spacing would you create between the drawer faces, given the style? (The cabinet space has some flexibility here.)
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Oct 29, 2014 - 11:50am PT
So you are using the drawer pull screws to actually secure the fronts? Are you using the .23 ga pins so that you can tweak the face around as necessary? No other securing screws?

Do you use a template or jig to get your alignment close?
ruppell

climber
Oct 29, 2014 - 10:15pm PT
Apogee

Just do some math. I'm OCD but I always center the face on the opening. So a 6x18 inch face on a 5x17 opening would have 1/2 inch overlap all the way around. Then just pull from the cabinet opening to the box face from the bottom and either side. Add the numbers and make a small reference line on the back of the drawer face. Line that up to the drawer and clamp it. Drill four pilot holes about an inch off each corner and use the appropriate length screw. If the cabinets and faces are well made your reveals will be within a 1/16th.
Edge

Trad climber
Boulder, CO
Oct 29, 2014 - 10:45pm PT
I do basically the same as treez, but cut out some steps. With the drawer box in place, I countersink a hole in each of the four corners from the inside and start two screws through in opposite corners, twisting them so they protrude from the front about 3/32". Push the drawer closed and then hold the drawer face in place and push HARD when you like it. Open the drawer, glue it if you want (I dont), and line the screws up with the dimples you made on the back of the drawer front. Drive them home.

Close the drawer and if you did it right and it looks good, send the other two screws home, otherwise loosen the screws a tiny bit and tweak as needed first. Easy.

I go by eye as well; if I can't notice a difference then neither will anyone else.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Oct 30, 2014 - 05:56am PT

Poured a foundation yesterday for our next project, a 5-plex in downtown Whitefish.



wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Oct 30, 2014 - 06:25am PT
Looks awesome Telemon.

Need any help on that in SKI season?lol.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Nov 5, 2014 - 07:35pm PT
Yeah Wilbeer, we can keep an eye on conditions from the jobsite

wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 6, 2014 - 03:27pm PT
Hard to get any work done with such conditions....lol.

Good for you and yours Telemon!
BBA

climber
Nov 8, 2014 - 09:57am PT
Here's one for the stained glass aficionados. Some 18 years ago I made a decorative window that stood between the kitchen and dining area in my daughters house in Klamath Falls. She sold the house and move to another town, but contrary to my opinion (she actually asked) took the stained glass with her. It sat for 13 years somewhere in her garage, then she resurrected it, drove it to sunny CA and asked me to convert it to a wall hanging. Problem was, about 2/3 was clear glass, and it wouldn't look good no matter the conventional treatment. So I pulled a Tiffany and put a second layer of glass behind it, then a diffuser and lit it up with LED strips. Also made the frame, a box 2" deep. Just finished it and wrapped it in bubble wrap for the trip back to Oregon sometime.

The frame is walnut, clear, natural finish



My digital camera doesn't do the lighted version justice. It is actually subdued, no bright spots.

John M

climber
Nov 8, 2014 - 10:02am PT
wow wow wow BBA.. that is great.

so many good things on this thread.
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Nov 8, 2014 - 10:20am PT
There was a lot of fun with chain saw and draw knife. and the water carries. But it's time to move on, before another long winter really sets in.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 11, 2014 - 12:28pm PT
I clearly went a little lite on my house's ceilings...

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Nov 11, 2014 - 12:30pm PT
No wonder your wife keeps you around...
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Nov 11, 2014 - 12:42pm PT
butterin' my bread,
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 11, 2014 - 12:51pm PT
So I'm moping along like a gud touroid at the Vatican and I see this door
open and a big sweet old bandsaw standing tall. Holy wood shavings! It's
the freaking Vatican woodshop! I stick my head in and the dude is quite
friendly so we had a brief chat in my broken Eyetalian. He said there
weren't any openings currently - ya gotta wait til somebody dies...

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 12, 2014 - 02:15pm PT
Speaking of the Vatican I saw something I don't think I've ever seen.
This archway connects two walls of differing thicknesses and they're not
coplanar. Now that would be a challenge to trim out in most any material
but here it is in freaking marble! Pretty sure they didn't have diamond saws...

Hawkeye

climber
State of Mine
Nov 12, 2014 - 02:24pm PT
Pajamas,

where is your Yurt? Is it a vacation place? Do you keep it going all winter? Issues? Just curious as I thought it would be a good way to buy a place in teh "wilderness" without going broke...
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Nov 12, 2014 - 02:48pm PT
Hawkeye, Was my fulltime place for a year and a half. One winter, and at 7200ft, COLD! Nice little wood stove in there, but I sure didn't like getting up in the night to feed it, so getting up time in the morning was usually close to ambient temps.

It was fun, but the wanderlust has drawn me away to travel again.
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Nov 12, 2014 - 02:53pm PT
Pajamas

climber
Wilderness, Home
Nov 12, 2014 - 02:54pm PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 12, 2014 - 02:56pm PT
Nice stuff Reilly,always fascinating to see arch construction.

Nice yurt as well,pjs.
A friend of mine ,Tom, has been living in that yurt above for 20 years,in different locales.
He is a VN vet,rides a bicycle everywhere and is a rock.

Knows a lot about yurts.Great man.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 12, 2014 - 05:30pm PT
Reilly, how cool that you got to see the Vatican woodshop!!!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Nov 12, 2014 - 06:47pm PT
Pajamas...Nice Jotul...My friend has the same model in his cabin...It rips...
Bushman

Social climber
The island of Tristan da Cunha
Nov 14, 2014 - 04:15pm PT
Working on Luke and Emma's new dog house.
Grandson's, Junior and Isaac, helped me last Saturday and are coming out to work with me on it again tomorrow. Teaching them a few carpenter skills. They're 15 and nine years old and are both quick studies.
Bushman

Social climber
The island of Tristan da Cunha
Nov 19, 2014 - 04:24am PT
My model airplane friends all wondered why I missed the last race. I told them about building the dog house with my grandsons and they wanted to know when my wife was having me move into it.

I asked them if they wanted my new address.

On the home stretch, ha ha. Just the siding and varnish left to go.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 20, 2014 - 02:22pm PT
I was working alone today, so I took some photos. All these boards came out of the house, and they'll go back in shortly. They all were fairly rough, with vertical saw marks from the pit saw that cut them nearly two hundred years ago. Sadly, the homeowners want all the patina and saw marks gone.
The jobsite,

Big old barn,

Sixteen hours of sanding,

No worries, I remembered music today,

Some large pieces in there,

There's light at the end of the tunnel,

And they're all laid out real pretty for the homeowner to choose from,

Nothing glamorous, but someone's gotta do it. See ya!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 20, 2014 - 04:46pm PT
Good to see you ,Brandon.Cheers
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Nov 20, 2014 - 06:17pm PT
Brandon...How could you let the clients make you sand those kerf marks out of those boards...? You should sue them for Architectural malpractice...
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 23, 2014 - 01:21pm PT

Repurposing 160 year old wide plank pine.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
Nov 23, 2014 - 02:44pm PT
Nice stuff everyone! From the Vatican to a dog house (one I could live in!) 150 year old wood might seem mighty new for the Vatican woodshop there Wilbeer. Nice wine bar. Very nice. Now, if I knew more about wine than I usually buy it in a box....


Susan
Bushman

Social climber
The island of Tristan da Cunha
Nov 23, 2014 - 05:23pm PT
All that's left to do is varnish the wood on Luke and Emma's new house.
Actually they both sleep in my office on big dog beds at night but I built them the house in the hope that they wouldn't stand out in the rain all day when it storms and wife and I are at work, but they're Labradors, so you know the drill. I was gone the other day when it rained so they must have been in there most of the time because they were pretty dry when I got home and that's a switch. Maybe they're catching on?
Anyway at least it looks nice in the yard.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Nov 23, 2014 - 07:27pm PT
Wilbeer...Way to " pimp this bar " ...
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Nov 24, 2014 - 07:56am PT
Nice work Bushman!
WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Big Horns
Nov 24, 2014 - 07:59am PT
Thinning out the herd:


MisterE

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Nov 24, 2014 - 12:33pm PT
^^Very cool!
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Nov 24, 2014 - 12:35pm PT
That is cool. Nice work.

Don't the tips kinda whack you in the back of the head, though?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 24, 2014 - 12:51pm PT
Agreed,nice work/design WyoRockMan!
WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Big Horns
Nov 24, 2014 - 01:20pm PT
Apogee- With 207+ cm to work with, I cut them long so head poking wouldn't be an issue for normal sized people. I'm sure up to 6'6" will be fine.

One of the biggest pains with this was the huge difference in thickness in the ski tails for the seat. Each pair had to have custom shims to keep the seat uniform.

Thanks for the kind words all.
WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Big Horns
Dec 8, 2014 - 08:52am PT
The moment of truth!


Successfully mounted with no issues.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 8, 2014 - 02:47pm PT
It was a balmy nine degrees this morning, perfect for outdoor sanding!



The sanding never ends!

I'm well over forty hours into it now. The outside sanding is for the first floor, but if anyone saw the photos of the attic that I finished, well, those floors are done now. I'm waiting to post photos of that amazing transformation until the final coat of finish dries.

Working on old homes is a labor of love.

Strong work everyone!
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Dec 8, 2014 - 06:54pm PT
You need to just find a wide-belt sanding service in your locale. Or better, an abrasive planer service. Don't do "drum sanding", not aggressive enough, sanding media will foul as it is so small in area and so low speed. (The main difference between wide-belt sanding and abrasive planing is that the planer is narrower, has a steel contact drum behind the giant sanding belt and has way more horsepower as well as a solid rubber conveyor belt, not a squishy matt like wide-belts do.) But abrasive planers are harder to find than mere wide belt sanders which are usually around 52" max width, have maybe only 50 hp and a rubber contact drum that can sometimes be damaged by larger metal embedded in the workpiece.

Way fast, way perfect, way cheaper. And less questionable health exposure here too!

They can begin with 24-grit. You will also get the advantage of gaging your material also. If you hit nails, it is not a huge deal as with a knife planer, especially at 24-grit Norzon. I ran such a service for 15 years in Santa Cruz, CA and made a ton of money re-manufacturing for all sorts of fabricators and builders. Even planing painted material. Most places that do this kind of work have clear policies as you go into them, about metal and so forth. Do it. Only way to go. Take it from someone who has been in the industry for 44 years.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Dec 20, 2014 - 01:15pm PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 20, 2014 - 02:04pm PT
I'm well over forty hours into it now.

Dood, as Peter said, bring that shizz by and we'll run it through the 53"
Weber two-head. An hour, max.
deuce4

climber
Hobart, Australia
Dec 20, 2014 - 04:09pm PT

http://porta-quad.com
Gearhead

Trad climber
Novato Ca
Dec 20, 2014 - 07:41pm PT
Gearhead

Trad climber
Novato Ca
Dec 20, 2014 - 07:45pm PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 20, 2014 - 09:19pm PT
Interior finish and punch list; a little electrical, maybe some plumbing, misc tile, caulking and painting, and a ton of sanding/gluing/nailing of predominantly radiata (Monterey) pine, the most widely cultivated pine in the world that is endangered in its native habitat on the central California coast. Lord knows where this stuff was harvested. I miss my Eastern White Pine.

Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Dec 21, 2014 - 08:42am PT
Monterey Pine

It has been a commercial plantation timber for over a hundred and fifty years in much of the temperate zones, especially Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Kenya and South Africa.

But it is true that in its tiny natural habit of San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties plus Guadalupe Island, Baja, it is running into real trouble. Most of the remaining stands now have pitch canker (a fungal disease) which then leads to certain beetles. The tiny stand on Guadalupe Island had to contend with thousands of goats there, eating its seedlings and causing ridiculous erosion.

The tree reaches full height in 40 years matching prehistoric fire cycles of the region. The seeds need fire to open up typically and so the whole cycle actually made sense originally. Interestingly, in plantations, the tree can get to be an impressive two hundred feet high while in the wild they reach maybe one hundred feet at best. Cupressus macrocarpa likes to accompany Pinus R. in some of its stands, both really rapidly growing and somewhat junky species.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Dec 21, 2014 - 08:46am PT
That is some really beautiful trim work, Edge....and the background on Monterey pine is fascinating (and sad).
Prod

Trad climber
Dec 21, 2014 - 10:58am PT
Nice stuff Edge. I hear the homeowner is a prick.

Prod.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 22, 2014 - 08:47am PT

Nice stuff Edge. I hear the homeowner is a prick.

Prod.

Yeah, you know the type. Has a GC license and thinks he knows everything. Plus he has worse emissions than a coal plant.

He compensates by surrounding himself with talent. Heh.
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 22, 2014 - 08:56am PT
Sweet Karmann Ghia Gearhead. '65? Had one for my first car. Wish I had it back now...
Gearhead

Trad climber
Novato Ca
Dec 22, 2014 - 10:35am PT
Yes, 1965. Picked it up off the original owner about 6 years ago. Need to scan the resto pics, since most were taken on my garage cam, which is film.
nature

climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 31, 2014 - 03:16pm PT
ready for a trip to hawaii
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 5, 2015 - 04:06pm PT
Nature, is it getting so hard to find good sushi it's come to that?


I know some you like the wide...


How 'bout 18 - 10" or better 4/4 White Oak x 10'?*
Yeah, that's 200 BoyFriends, but I got it for a song.
But you don't want to hear that. We'll see how long
it takes to become a desk and bookcases. Don't hold
yer breath.

*the shop door is 8' if you were thinking it is 6'-8"
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 5, 2015 - 08:05pm PT
Very nice, Reilly! White oak that wide must(?) have nice ray-fleck in the quarter sawn bits out near the edges.

I would imagine.

Does it?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 5, 2015 - 08:15pm PT
It is pretty funny ,really.

How much of it would you like?Is it worth that much out there?

It is literally growing like trees over here and it is cheap.

White Oak ,Red ,that is.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 5, 2015 - 08:21pm PT
Wilbeer, even here in the colorful state hardwoods are hard to find and generally substandard compared to what I am used to from the lumberyards of the northeast.

And don't even get me started on firewood! I mean, sure, dry lodgepole pine splits nice but...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 5, 2015 - 08:22pm PT
Some of them are really nice so I'll use them for the desk top and other show pieces.
Wilbeer, I only had to shell out $3.75/BF! The 8/4 was $5.75. It is so sad to go to Homey
Dopey and see people shelling out like $5/LF for 5" wide firewood, isn't it? I don't care if
it is S4S, it's still firewood.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 5, 2015 - 08:34pm PT
Wilbeer, even here in the colorful state hardwoods are hard to find and generally substandard compared to what I am used to from the lumberyards of the northeast.

Man, you needed to drive a semi west stopping in Eastern states along the way picking up hardwood. No remedy on the firewood front though.

[ P.S. Moved here from Francestown, NH ]
MisterE

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Jan 5, 2015 - 08:59pm PT
I built a bigger hole, OK?

I didn't take any goddamn pictures

because it's not right to detain

the greater talent from their things

that are not larger holes.

The through-wall sleeve fit perfectly.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 6, 2015 - 10:02am PT
I liked the morning light today so I took a pic of my Batchelder fireplace
tiles and the bookcase I added a few years ago...



WARNING! If you've a weak stomach read no further:

Recently somebody near us bought a classic Monrovia bungalow and
demo-ed the Batchelder fireplace. You can't legislate
morality or taste.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 12, 2015 - 02:11pm PT
I've been doing some siding,




And some flooring.



R40 walls on this one as well.


wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 12, 2015 - 05:20pm PT
Great looking project ,Brandon.

Like that they are all Andersen windows,I hate callbacks.Good call.

Nothing like the look of Shakes.

Cheers Bro.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 12, 2015 - 05:27pm PT
You do good work, B. You should be in high demand.
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Jan 12, 2015 - 05:32pm PT

Last night I was giggling like a little kid as I used the nerd knobs to make sounds like On the Run (the Pink Floyd song). I used the primitive synth tools in the guitar box to get a step sequence going, with some flanging and phaser after that. Then I set up parameters to be modulated by midi controllers:
 duty cycle of the square wave on the LFO
 phaser oscillation rate, feedback, frequency to mix with it
 flanger feedback, oscillation rate

And stuff like that. It's something that sounds like torture to anyone listening but I have so damn much fun mucking with it.


To get it all working, I built an Arduino board with a USB Host Shield, and got software working to take input from USB midi device that normally expects to be connected to a computer, then spit out the midi serial data to a physical cable that connects to my guitar effects processor. Then programmed the guitar effects and which controls should be modified by MIDI signals, the mapped the midi controllers to send data on matching channels, and voila!

I still need to build it into a hardened case and make it gig worthy. Next step is to get it working with a Wiimote over Bluetooth, and get into triggering audio clips and looping.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 12, 2015 - 05:34pm PT
Brandon- tell me more about the plank flooring you are installing there...pine, right? What grade/source do you choose for flooring...how does pine hold up to wear?

Underlayment? Facenailed?


Reilly, that just makes me ill. There really is no accounting for taste. Any idea what they replaced that fireplace with?

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 13, 2015 - 03:06am PT
Apogee, it's 5/4 white pine, anywhere from 6''-12'' wide, all off of the GC's property and milled in town. I use 30# tar paper as an underlayment, and it's fastened with hand pounded square cut nails. Really nice look, IMO. The lumber has some little black knots, coffee stain, and blue stain, but it all just adds character. Well, the blue stain just looks like crap, but the rest is really nice. As for wear, well, dogs and high heels will ding it up quickly, but that just adds character. A tung oil finish is good in this regard, as you can touch up areas if needed, unlike poly.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jan 13, 2015 - 05:59am PT
8.5 months from purchase through finish,
4 months of back and forth with the architect,
4.5 months of construction
and we're finally moving into our new house today!


This was me back in October, outfitted for some work in the gutted shell that was the house.

Now I get to move in, and finally CLIMB again.
In between climbing I have a huge project envisioned, converting the yard from heavy water use lawn and plants to xeriscape.
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Jan 13, 2015 - 06:27am PT
Hell yeah Phyl! So happy for you, but nowhere near as happy as you are I bet. Congrats.

Nice work Brandon, really like that siding and the pine floors. I love blue stain pine though.
The drought has been bad for the trees. In their weakened state the Beatles have been killing way too many. Thousands of dead trees on the hillsides.

Reilly, that is disgusting. The wood Gods will have their revenge.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 13, 2015 - 07:19am PT
Brandon, be sure to post up some 'after' pics of that floor. Thanks for the beta.

Edit: How do those square nails hold against wood cupping or swelling?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 13, 2015 - 08:53am PT
Congrats Phylp, let's see some photos of the place, when you get a chance.

Apogee, the finish is done and I'll be back at it tomorrow when temps hit the double digits, so I'll take some pics of the floor. I've found that square cut nails are just fine for flooring. No more movement than any other fastener. If huge fluctuations in humidity cause concern, rose head square cut nails lock the boards in tighter than standard square cut. Basically, there is a bulb in the nail up near the head, kind of like a rose hip, that adds extra holding strength. They're a bear to install, though. All that said, I really prefer the look of square cut to screws and plugs.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 14, 2015 - 01:01pm PT
So, it was cold this morning. -8 when I left the house, -1 when I got to work. I took a selfie.


Apogee, here's the floor with the finish on it.



phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jan 14, 2015 - 01:39pm PT
Here's a pic for you Brandon:


Probably won't post too many more. I know it feels like it's just all friend's posting here, but broadcasting more of my house to the thousands of lurkers kind of creeps me out!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 14, 2015 - 01:44pm PT
Wow, sweet shower! Nice detail using the tub as a shelf/ seat.

I hear ya regarding showing your home to the world, I guess I forget about that since my work is work, not where I live.

Stoked for you, enjoy your sanctuary.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 14, 2015 - 04:58pm PT
I second that.

Great looking work,your floor as well Brandon.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 14, 2015 - 05:02pm PT
Brandon, that looks AWESOME.

Edit: '....broadcasting more of my house to the thousands of lurkers kind of creeps me out!"

'zactly! I've got a longstanding project I've worked on for years...haven't shared it much for precisely that reason.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Feb 2, 2015 - 06:06am PT
The Overture at 1812 University Avenue,
Berkeley, California.

i'm a big fan of classical music
and this project is named after
Tchaikovsky - 1812 overture.

[Click to View YouTube Video]
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 8, 2015 - 01:47pm PT
This is a cutting board I made for my daughter. There are about 14 different woods used, using non-traditional woodworking tools. She probably won't cut on it much, and just hang it on the wall. It took about 40 hours to make.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 8, 2015 - 01:50pm PT
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Feb 8, 2015 - 05:06pm PT
Made another sword scabbard.

This is a historically-accurate reproduction of a scabbard carried by the statue of Ekkehard II at the Naumburg cathedral in Germany, circa AD 1200.

-Wood core is carved from two pieces of polar
-Wood core is lined with a 2/2 weave wool textile that was fullered
-Leather cover is 2-3 oz. vegetable-tanned stained dark brown
-Leather cover was stitched closed with natural linen thread
-Bronze chape
-Thong belt is 6-8 oz. oil-tanned Latigo
-The sword is a reproduction Oakeshott Type XI arming sword

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Justin Ross from North Fork
Feb 8, 2015 - 07:45pm PT
Great work Steve A.

You too SLR.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 8, 2015 - 07:51pm PT
Awe inspiring stuff on all accounts!

SteveA, if I knew you didn't have enough of any one wood to make a cutting board I would have left you a piece before I bailed from NH. Heh.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 9, 2015 - 05:03am PT
Great work everyone.

It sure is wonderful to have hobbies, especially in the Winter months. At my age, with almost 3 feet of snow outside, I tend to hibernate into my basement and work on projects, not related to climbing. Many here are into woodworking, and would perhaps appreciate this fine piece I just bought at auction,at in my opinion, a VERY cheap price. It was made in London around 1730, and decorated in the Chinoiserie style, popular among high style furniture of the period.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 9, 2015 - 05:07am PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 9, 2015 - 05:08am PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 9, 2015 - 05:17am PT
Some of you may remember the photo's I posted last year, of the house I built. The clock, which is 8 feet tall will have to go in the hallway, since it is too tall for this room. I tend to collect objects of the 17th/18th century, and I'm pretty excited to own this fine clock.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Feb 9, 2015 - 05:27am PT
steve please have me over for tea.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 9, 2015 - 07:02am PT
Steve, that clock's a beauty! Is it signed by the maker?

It looks a lot like the tall clock I built from a pair of pictures of a 1720 Ellicott-style clock, probably just predating the chinoiserie fad. The original clock was in a London antiques store; I had the works hand made in PA, the dial face silvered and engraved in England, and the moon phase hand painted in Georgia. I did all the plans, woodworking, and put it all together. Check out the similarities.



I had to add framing in the client's basement to stop the clock from swaying when they walked by.
MisterE

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Feb 9, 2015 - 07:14am PT
Beautiful clock, Edge!

I built a catio with an 8' cat-run to a gazebo...pic before indoor/outdoor carpet was installed:

Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Feb 9, 2015 - 07:18am PT
eric put a couple of chevrons
into that box girder
and you'll grab a few
hundred psf capacity.

aren't your digs in snow country now?

-signed,
oh one.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 9, 2015 - 10:59am PT
Loran,

You sure have a talent for working the wood!!

Yes, the clock is signed on the dial face, ( see photo), Alex Watson-London.

If you can believe it, I payed a little over $5000 for this piece, circa 1730. It seems things are going real cheap at auction in the past few years.
I checked last night on a similar clock for sale in a London Antique shop, with better paint decoration, but made around 1760, thirty years later than mine, and the asking price was over $50,000 for it. Here is a photo of the works.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 9, 2015 - 11:00am PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 9, 2015 - 11:12am PT
Steve, thanks for the details; I'm on my phone so I missed the makers name. The works look to be in amazing shape! What a great deal.

Just found a full pic of my clock so you can see the similarities in the base and waist.

steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 9, 2015 - 11:28am PT
Loran,

As I'm sure you know, the earliest New England clock makers emulated the English style; unlike someone like Simon Willard, who along with others developed the American colonial style. I assure you, if that clock was made by Willard, I wouldn't have got it for that kind of money.
Were having a hard Winter up here in NH.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 13, 2015 - 08:19pm PT
Steve, I don't envy your snow situation this year. We got 8" last week and it was all gone 3 days later. In fact, yesterday and today were tee shirt warm, so I got around to remodeling our wood stove area.

Thursday morning.


Friday afternoon.


phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Feb 13, 2015 - 08:57pm PT
Beautiful shares on all fronts in this last batch. Thanks!

I love the "Catio"!
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 14, 2015 - 04:38am PT
Loran,

You work fast!!

A man of many talents. Were going to get another foot of snow today. Everyone is pretty sick of it, in the N.East. I bought this period Sheraton table last week, at auction for $1100. I wouldn't of made the legs on it, for that much.
Any woodworker like you can appreciate how much a buy that was. It is already consigned to an antique shop, as my wife insist on it. The house is too full already.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 14, 2015 - 04:42am PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 14, 2015 - 08:41am PT




Steve, those legs are time consuming but fun! Here's my interpretation of that same design but without the gate leg/folding top. This was my first veneered piece ever and it is still with us here in CO; its dated 1994. If I recall correctly I sold a similar piece for around $2850 in the late 90's.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 14, 2015 - 09:14am PT
Lauren,

I'm impressed! Your work really stands out here among the many who post on this thread. I would guess that piece took quite a few hours.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 14, 2015 - 10:03am PT
Steve, I've just been lucky enough to get some great commissions and foolish enough to try anything. With enough time and patience its not that special.

It takes me about three days to make those legs. The blanks are ripped square, then cross cut so a piece of birch burl could be dowelled and epoxied in place for the triple beads near the base of the leg. Next they are turned to shape, use a pencil jig and index on the lathe to lay out the flutes, carve each flute by hand, then chisel out a 1/8" rectangle at the top of the leg for the inlayed birch burl panel (the birch burl was saved from a firewood pile). Not that hard, just a big time suck.

Once I get my shop up and running I could probably reproduce it in 80-100 hours.
deuce4

climber
Hobart, Australia
Feb 14, 2015 - 02:11pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]


[Click to View YouTube Video]
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Feb 14, 2015 - 08:35pm PT

I had to build an addition in Sacramento in December and then it was the holidays and then I went to Tahoe and Yosemite and I probably could have written a TR.
I keep swearing that I won't remodel houses when people are living there but I'm a backslider and the client is one of my oldest friends. They've been 5 people sharing one shower for almost two years. Now I'm almost done. I'll post up the pictures as I bring it home.
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Feb 16, 2015 - 03:49pm PT
Finished another knife in my kitchen set.
1 outta 4 steak knives. So I'm on pace to finish the set by 2020;-)
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Feb 18, 2015 - 04:25pm PT
Sweet knife TJI.

The bathroom is almost done. My work is done in one more stick.
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Feb 19, 2015 - 06:24am PT
Thanks flip, really like that tile in your pics.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Feb 19, 2015 - 10:57am PT
I'm building muscles moving snow and building an ulcer from the stress of no current projects or income.

Bring on spring!

If any east coasters need a hand, I'm available and travel. Heck, I'll be in Brooksville ME in a few weeks as it's the only project on the horizon.

$600/month just to heat my home is killing me!

Sorry, just venting.

Strong work, all!
Roger Brown

climber
Oceano, California
Feb 19, 2015 - 12:37pm PT
Tuning forks for the 2015 bolt replacement season. 12 complete, half a dozen or so to go. No two are alike because I never seem to have a plan other than what size bolt it will be used for. All you guys in the regular group of us will be getting presents this season:-)
WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Big Horns
Mar 2, 2015 - 10:19am PT
The unfinished basement is finally finished!

I did all the work solo, wiring, plumbing, tile, drywall, trim. 1,500 sq ft total. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, office, pantry and family room. Quite the learning experience. Happy that it is all done, sad to sell it soon though.

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Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 2, 2015 - 10:49am PT
Great looking work Wyo. Damn, that is a big safe! Hopefully you get to enjoy it a little before you sale it.
dirt claud

Social climber
san diego,ca
Mar 2, 2015 - 11:25am PT
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 3, 2015 - 08:57am PT
So here is a show me what you're failing to build. I'm in the process of finishing my step dad's Christmas present, a folding knife. You might say, damn what a great Christmas shopper, already doing gifts for Christmas. Reality, this is last year's gift.
The basic folder kit from Jantz.
The filing work was very easy on all but the blade. Maybe an hour for the gear pattern.
Cutting the scales. I used a lighter colored buckeye burl block. These blocks come stabilized(hardened) to avoid shrinking and splitting.
After drilling holes and countersink holes you screw on the scales for the first of many times and trace the rails.
Scales ready for band saw. I try to leave around a 1/4 inch for the belt sander.
Screw on scales and sand flush with the rails
Shaped to rails and ready for edge rounding.
Sandblast all parts for paint
Etch in your mark
Now this is my failure step. I chose a paint used on guns and gun parts, but sprayed it on in cold temps. After an hour and a half, I pulled them out and saw a painters worst nightmare. Bubbles.
Final sanding on scales was done while the paint bubbles where in process, using a belt sander and hand sanding.
Notice on the bolster the two stainless spots. F*#king bubbles. Lucky for me I had my dogs in the truck, so was able to kick each of them.
Now I need to sandblast the paint and reapply in warmer temps.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Mar 5, 2015 - 05:57am PT

Clearing snow for the next project, a 3000 square foot house on the edge of town

Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 5, 2015 - 11:57pm PT
Treez, you got custody problems?
Flip Flop

Trad climber
Truckee, CA
Mar 6, 2015 - 12:28am PT
No not at all. It can be rough . Make sure that you have a sympathetic ear. It's not just uncool. It's f*#king traumatic. Don't take it lightly. It will f*#k you up. Keep the faith that it will get better but steel yourself for some big time pain and suffering.
Whatever you do. Be cool. Don't say a single stupid thing to that bitch. Don't front on her bf. Nothing. Cool dad is you. Cool as a maffukin cucumber. Gaming the system is your new full time job. Poker face. Quiet. Chill. Don't give up any custody rights. Insist to remain involved. Don't hate on the dingbat.
There are a bunch of support groups, children's rights, fathers rights, shared parenting, lots by area. 18 states are introducing shared parenting bills. The courts are really unconstitutional kangaroo courts, but don't mention it. If you don't have a lot of money then represent yourself. There will be losses but you can recover. The odds are seriously against you like 85-15 against.
Feel better? Probably not. I'll help you feel better next time. When you're on the edge. Seriously traumatic sh#t and little understanding for loving fathers. Kick ass. Now is when you really earn your "Dad".
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 6, 2015 - 07:23am PT
Very nice treez. Best of thoughts your way.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Mar 6, 2015 - 08:14am PT
Quoting an old friend from here"Keep Looking Up",Treez.

Very good case ,as well.
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mar 6, 2015 - 08:23am PT
Way to channel the energy Treez
that is a very Zen case for a good'ol guitar

Stay positive!
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 7, 2015 - 09:52pm PT
Finished. Well still got a couple more tweaks, but just about done. Like how the paint turned out, but probably stick with stainless on the next one.
WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Big Horns
Mar 8, 2015 - 09:08am PT
I like the black with that handle. Beauty!
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Mar 8, 2015 - 11:38am PT
Damn roger brown!
those are going to be put to good use..
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Mar 12, 2015 - 09:30pm PT
The knife turned out good.
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 13, 2015 - 07:38am PT
Thanks Biotch and Wyo.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 13, 2015 - 12:24pm PT
Spring is just around the corner!

This morning...



mucci

Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
Mar 13, 2015 - 12:28pm PT
Nice Brandon!

I am building 60' x 33' rough cut cedar green house right now.

We are replacing a similar style green house as the one you are building.

6x6 center beams and all.

I will update with photos.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 13, 2015 - 12:32pm PT
Please do!

Climbing experience was invaluable today as I dragged the double roll of poly across the 90' ridge.
thekidcormier

Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
Mar 13, 2015 - 03:13pm PT
Currently building a reinforced concrete retaining wall to level out my sloped yard.

I've never build a retaining wall before, so it's a bit of a learning experience.

I'm doing a L shaped design with the wall flush with the outside of the footing.




As of now I have the outside wall built and braced with kicker and whalers. The footing forms staked and the rebar tied.

The idea is that is to do a mono-pour so I still need to set the inside form and cap off the toe of the footing. Then we should be ready for 6 cubic meters of concrete.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 13, 2015 - 03:20pm PT
Awesome, Brandon! You'll be hearing from OSHA forthwith!
The second shot being Exhibit A. ;-0
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 13, 2015 - 03:50pm PT
Reilly, it was a volunteer effort. Four of us work on a crew together, and it was one of those crew members high-tunnel that we helped out with on a down day. No pay, only friends helping each other out.

I may get some veggies this summer, but that's not what I was looking for. I just like helping my buddies out.
mucci

Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
Mar 13, 2015 - 04:03pm PT
Brandon- what type of plastic did you use?

Our roof is going to be the poly therma panels @ $130 per 6'x10' sheet.

Plastic on the sides.

Recommendations welcome...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 13, 2015 - 04:23pm PT
I'd be in jail already

Wouldn't we all? I was joking, you know. I did have OSHA come onto a big
job I was managing once. What a freaking joke that clown was. He was
majorly butthurt that he couldn't write us up on anything meaningful so he
found a sub (well, technically everybody was a sub, in one way or another)
who didn't have an 'approved' guard on his gas-powered compressor. I think
he also found somebody else whose fly wasn't zipped properly. Hey, it was
Alaska so he coulda gotten his Johnson frostbit, ya know?
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Mar 13, 2015 - 05:36pm PT
I know the OSHA Man is around for a reason, but I've said for years that when he can do my job the way he wants it and still make a buck, that's when I'll do it that way.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Mar 14, 2015 - 06:23am PT
Working on a handle and sheath for a big damascus knife that I just received.

I'm using Figured Bubinga for the handle, horse bone spacer and a bronze bolster. Haven't quite decided on a sheath design.

StefanS

Trad climber
Leavenworth WA
Mar 14, 2015 - 04:06pm PT
Hey Thekidcormier
Saw you project and comments. I have done several of those type of concrete projects, and wanted to make a comment for you. The concrete will be a fluid and will exert fluid pressure on your form work. Where your forms are deeper the pressure will be greatest. The pressure can push the form work up even. Good luck with your project, nice view.

SLR - "thats a knife"
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 14, 2015 - 05:37pm PT
Bad ass SLR!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 16, 2015 - 08:37am PT
Hey Mucci, not sure who manufactures the poly, but it's a double layer system, with a blower to inflate it all. The outer layer has a UV rating much higher than standard poly (to slow degradation), and the inside has an anti microbial treatment (mildew impedes UV penetration) as well as some sort of dispersant so that collected moisture doesn't result in scalding hot drops falling on plants below.

All rated for certified organic.

I think it's around $400 for 50'x100' of both layers.

Oops, scratch that. Just got a message from the farmer. The poly comes from these folks;

http://www.ginegar.com/cover-films.html

SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
Mar 16, 2015 - 08:44am PT
Nice work everyone.

Leave to a woman to chime in on fashion. I've always been a sucker for suede and leather aprons. SLR....NICE apron!

Susan
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Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 16, 2015 - 12:18pm PT
Good ol pintrest made another project for me. Mindy wanted the hidden, bookshelf, door.

Cut some 3x8s for an outdoor table last week. Gunna be stout.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 17, 2015 - 02:51pm PT
SLR, Nature will be calling you SOON!


OOPS! (forgot about that kerf during the glue-up when it was on its face)

Hey, it's like the stair builder who twists the thirteenth baluster a few
degrees out of square. Besides, this is just between you and me, right?
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Mar 17, 2015 - 04:36pm PT
Turin Italy, treehouse apartments.

Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Mar 17, 2015 - 04:45pm PT
Finished my Viking seax.

Owen Bush blade
http://owenbush.co.uk/
Figured Bubinga handle
Horse bone spacer
Bronze bolster
Blade is 14 inches
Overall length is 23 inches

One bad ass mutha
I was so happy with it that I was walking around the house with the knife, gigling. My wife said that I was making her nervous and made me put it away.

I always bleed on everything that I make. Does anyone else have this problem?

Leave to a woman to chime in on fashion. I've always been a sucker for suede and leather aprons. SLR....NICE apron!

Thanks Susan, made it myself, with oil-tanned leather.

WBraun

climber
Mar 17, 2015 - 05:21pm PT
It's ready now for beheadings ......
d-know

Trad climber
electric lady land
Mar 17, 2015 - 05:41pm PT
That blade is a beauty, SLR!
Your touch makes it complete.

Know of any good blacksmiths that teach?

Been a modern welder for a couple decades
and now want to hammer some steel,(blades that is) but
don't know where best to start.

Lots of beautiful creations on this thread.

Thanks to all.

Love and respect.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Mar 17, 2015 - 05:52pm PT
Know of any good blacksmiths that teach?
I've been trying to get an apprenticeship, but can't find anyone in my region who is will to teach me for $$$. I really to move to a house where I can have a coal forge for some steel work. There is plenty of coal here in coal country.

If you want to go to the U.K. the Owen Bush has some classes.

There is a knife making course in New England in March. Try searching on something like the "New England Blacksmiths Association" or something like that.

Look up your local blacksmith's association and make some calls.
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 17, 2015 - 06:05pm PT
One bad ass mutha
I was so happy with it that I was walking around the house with the knife, gigling. My wife said that I was making her nervous and made me put it away.
Haha, that's awesome. Beautiful blade man.
d-know

Trad climber
electric lady land
Mar 17, 2015 - 06:32pm PT
http://www.petersvalley.org/html/Blacksmithing.cfm

Just found this, SLR.

Got my wheels spinning now.

Thanks.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Mar 17, 2015 - 06:34pm PT
^^^
BINGO
sween345

climber
back east
Mar 17, 2015 - 07:24pm PT
d-know,

Just across the border in Florida, New York there is also this http://www.centerformetalarts.com/blacksmithing-workshops.html

They also have additional workshops listed here http://www.centerformetalarts.com/small-metals-workshops.html

Happy hammering.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Mar 17, 2015 - 08:29pm PT
Happy hammering
Something about hammers and climbing that go together. At least BITD.

I have a 3 pound sledge hammer that can fix anything. If it can't fix the problem directly, then it can render it irrelevant.

Problem solved.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Mar 26, 2015 - 05:55am PT
looking for advice here.

what is the best indoor caulking
to use between rock / wood?



i installed hardi-board in the wall cavity
and grouted the rock to the hardi-board.

so the caulk is primarily
for a visible boarder / crack filler.


this is at lower altitude,
at the bottom of my stairwell
within which the travelers ferment (it looks like
the inside of a wine barrel)

a little sun-rise-accent
at the south-facing aspect

(and boy did i get it from the mad-wife
for doing this to the place, for she
is bound wayward of me
and we're selling the digs
and she thinks i'm sabotaging the sale!

shows how far we're gone.)

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 26, 2015 - 02:40pm PT
Possibly an acoustical sealant.

We use it in our hybrid timber frames where the timber frame meets the stick built frame, as it doesn't harden (timber frames move, obviously).

It's a pain to install, so keep a wet rag or two handy.

There may be better products, but this is what immediately sprang to mind.

http://www.liquidnails.com/en-US/products/acoustical-sealant-AS825
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
Mar 28, 2015 - 04:28pm PT

Have four or five days off from work finally after being slammed with 11 hour days for three months straight...Way, way too much driving looking at bids and setting up work.
I finally started working on this airplane again after four or five months.
Taking my time to set up the incidence properly is probably the most important part aerodynamically. Another P 51 pylon racer.
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
Mar 28, 2015 - 04:38pm PT
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Mar 29, 2015 - 10:00pm PT


Electric chandeliers, forged and fabricated steel 7' x 15'

Free standing stair case, forged and fabricated steel.

Copper range hood and chase with forged bronze details.

This was a big commission for a one man shop. My main climbing partner was foreman on the job and helped me rig the installation and hanging of the chandeliers
Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
Mar 29, 2015 - 10:09pm PT
what is the best indoor caulking
to use between rock / wood?

Urethanes are the most bomber but are messy . . . a good sanded tile caulk works well but will need touch-up over time. Mask off the margins of the void to be filled, apply the material, allow the material to cure for 10-15 minutes then pull the tape.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Mar 29, 2015 - 10:17pm PT

Custom made technical mountaineering tools, 58 cm.

Off the shelf Grivel monster picks, chrome moly pick mounts, high strength aluminum alloy shafts, spring steel forged and heat treated spike.

These are my modern interpretation of the classic North Wall hammers.

These things really rock !
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Apr 4, 2015 - 07:28am PT



Breaking ground, dry hole, springtime in Montana. So far so good!
MisterE

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Apr 4, 2015 - 07:37am PT
Cross post from the art thread. I have been re-purposing flooring, wainscoating cap, and other wood scraps to make frames for some of my photos.




steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Apr 4, 2015 - 10:05am PT
SGropp,

Is that timber frame structure, where your wrought iron work is displayed, a private home, or a commercial building?

Great you had some nice beams to hoist that Chandelier!

Really nice work!
MisterE

Gym climber
Bishop, CA
Apr 4, 2015 - 05:43pm PT
Quick and dirty herb garden.

$12 for the stainless chafing pans at the salvage yard, left-over lumber and a folding table. Total, including starts and soil: $42.





Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Apr 4, 2015 - 08:16pm PT





steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Apr 5, 2015 - 03:49am PT
Hey Edge,

I bet your wife is glad your so handy around the house!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Apr 5, 2015 - 04:07am PT
hey there say, all...

still 'buiding paintings and dreamcatchers' but this is what i took time off to 'build' now:

found out that it is realy okay to rip out this old stained carpet, that was here, when i moved it... found out that it was not glued down... was just a 'net back' carpet thing, nailed and fastened along some walls, by a few nails...

yeah, yuck, was dirty under it, and floor boards, ruined and stained from years of 'bad occupants' before me... but wow, say!
NOW:
when i walk the floors, it sounds like a rugged rural cabin...
bad note:
it does look blotchy and one COULD get splinters in a few tiny areas, and:
the cold comes up from the basement more easy...

but WONDERFUL! IS SO MUCH easier to clean up dog and cat hair, :)


will try to smooth-over the bad look (which looks LESS BAD in the photos, actually) ... (in real life, it looks like a years-old dried up chocolate bar, that STILL has a few dark spots--in this case, those are ?either stains or severely-caked-in dirt... )...

mopping it was mud-bucket transfer time, big-time...
:)



here it is though, and i am very happy, :)
got a few spots along the walls and around furniture to do... could not move the furniture... :)








Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Apr 5, 2015 - 05:25am PT
Good demolition work there Neebee. It's tough when you can't move the furniture to get it all. If you had the help and materials would you be allowed to put another cover down on the floor? Congratulations on accomplishing the carpet removal and cleanup. Happy Easter to you!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Apr 5, 2015 - 06:11pm PT
hey there say, bill... thank you! yep, me and my little ol' scissors, and then--pocket knife... and then: taaadaaaa! i was able to get a utility knife and blades, :)

ps:
worked a LOT better, then... am doing more around the furniture, right now...

and then, i will wipe thin bits of darker varnish to blend the colors, and perhaps in the soon spring or summer, i will , well, don't rightly KNOW what i will do... i hope to work on small patches at a time, and use hand sandpaper stuff and then, re rub varnish, slightly, into it... one room, that had no carpet here, DOES look a bit 'okay' ... it is this room...
here--i suspect the rest of the floors, once looked at least THIS good...


PLAYROOM:



HERE is the kitchen, the folks that were here, had dogs that ruined the place, and thus, there is only plywood on the kitchen floor... no kitchen floor stuff...


not so bad, if it was one solid color, though...


:)
and, i can let the rabbit run around in here and he does NOT do damage, where damage cannot be anymore done, :))
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Apr 5, 2015 - 07:03pm PT

''Apr 4, 2015 - 10:05am PT
SGropp,

Is that timber frame structure, where your wrought iron work is displayed, a private home, or a commercial building?

Great you had some nice beams to hoist that Chandelier!

Really nice work!''

This was a waterfront vacation ''cabin'' in the San Juan islands.
The main beam where the chandeliers were hung was 10'' x 16'' Douglas Fir. The hanging brackets were forged from 1/2'' steel plate and 1'' bar and anchored with ten 8'' x 5/8'' lag bolts driven hard with an impact driver.
The chandeliers were about 600 # each and the triple hanging chains and all connecting hardware were rated to a minimum of 5,000# or more
Experience from wall climbing made me realize that there was so much redundancy in the hanging system that I never had a the slightest doubt that something would fail.
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Apr 9, 2015 - 09:59am PT
Last year was crazy busy for projects. Did a bunch on the old house, fence, re-roofed the storage shed, replaced kitchen and dining room floor, and the biggest single project was replacing the deck.


Coulda sworn I had a finished photo somewhere???

The biggest project was turning 1/2 acre of alders into a lot to have a house built.


If you ever have even a 1/2 decent excuse the rent a bulldozer, I say release the inner man child. It's amazing what you can do with a credit card, ah can you rent me a dozer for a few days, drop it off here...


In hindsight I could have just left the site work the builder, but it was fun


Not big enough to boulder on, but nice to start of our driveway with one.



tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Apr 9, 2015 - 04:37pm PT
Wayno wanted some house pics. I didn't want to throw them up as I figure somebody else built it, didn't want to start a new thread and this seems like the best thread. Sorry for the oversize pics above I'll try and trim em down later.

Long story short after five years of looking at homes and lots, and after having been outbid on three lots, we finally got our own piece of dirt the beginning of last year. A friend who owns the lot kidda corner behind it told me when it came on the market. It's been a long standing dream of mine to build a house, but the reality is I just don't have the time to work full time and bang out a house, not to mention every time I start a new endeavor it's not until the at least the second go round that I get it right and a house is a big azz learning curve so I figured we'd go with a builder with a solid rep. We did clear the lot ourselves which was time well spent to get a feel for the lot and where to locate it on the lot.

Even though the 1/2 acre was an alder jungle, I could tell if we went with a walk out basement to get some elevation, we'd have some killer views


Pretty much panaramic from Turnagain arm to the South, the Aleutian Chain with Mount Redoubt and active volcano in the above pic, Cook Inlet, fire island, Mount Susitna, and to the North downtown Anchorage and Mount Foraker. If you know where to look you can just make out the tip of McKinley but its mostly obscurred by a ridge and trees.




Starting of excavation


Foundation


We ended up with four cords of firewood, mostly alder but over a cord or birch


With a decent pile of firewood, you need a bitchen fireplace


With evening views of the sunset you need a bitchen deck to bbq or watch the stars.

And since I like to cook, went a little nuts with on the kitchen layout with a gas range in the island and dual ovens on the wall.


I don't have any finished pics because the seemingly endless
"when are they going to be done" quickly turned into a mad dash move at the end and the last thing I wanted to do was take pics. We did the move ourselves with a pickup and were so beat at the end of the first move day we'd left our bed at the old house, just plopped a blanket on the floor and crashed out.

phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Apr 9, 2015 - 05:03pm PT
I love all the new posts!
Congratulations to everybody on all the hard work. All built to last.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Apr 9, 2015 - 05:09pm PT
Cool pics of your new digs, Paul. I'm glad you got to live your dream and have your house built. Something worthy to feel good about. The wife and I recently gave up on our Alaska dream. It wasn't well thought out and sometimes life just gets in the way. We just signed the papers on selling our cabin in Seward and now we are looking elsewhere to escape the big city.

Happy Trails
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Apr 9, 2015 - 05:22pm PT
Wayno,

Alaska in all it's splendor is a tough mistress. I often mused you can either have the time to enjoy her yet lack the funds, or accumulate the funds and not find the time. It's ironic that most of the big adventures in the state seem to be enjoyed by visitors. Though for us it's mainly just that time of life when you're super busy with the kids activities and work.

Funny thing is when we moved up we had the grand plan of getting a few acres and living in a small cabin. Somehow that turned into a house in the burbs, violin lessons, soccer, ice skating, etc et al, but AK flavored.
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Apr 9, 2015 - 05:28pm PT
Bulldozer Rental!!!!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Apr 9, 2015 - 05:38pm PT
Our house came with a couple outbuildings.

The one on the left has Spartan electrical and insulation, and was set up as a craft room.

Before winter hit I pimped out the deck with ipe scraps and recycled redwood.

Inside I added a recycled window, framing, and electrical (with baseboard heat), then full insulation and Sheetrock. The walls were textured and painted to look like canyon walls at sunset, and the indigo ceiling has added glitter that looks like stars in candlelight. Mural and cedar cabinets are incomplete, but getting there.
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Apr 9, 2015 - 05:46pm PT
Crazy huh?

20,000#'s of steel and 100 hp.


It's the only time in my life when driving something 3mph seemed like I was hauling azz.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Apr 15, 2015 - 03:24pm PT
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
extraordinaire
Apr 18, 2015 - 11:32pm PT
Repurposing shitty old Razor scooters with little or no money (blood sweat and tears optional).
This is the 4th generation: brakeless, oversized wheels, aftermarket bolted frame and applied stickers to cover tired graphics.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Apr 19, 2015 - 04:59am PT


The weather gods have smiled on our project so far; no
groundwater, no mud. And the owners call this place Yeti Bog.
It's a 20 acre property that used to be an old peat farm
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Apr 19, 2015 - 08:03am PT
Telemon, that pic makes me wanna move to Montana.

Saturday was project day. An overdue one.
Before. Actually we looked at this for about six months. We added a Master Bed on the other side of this wall and traded a window for some Sheetrock.
I was a painter for four years, so now I try and hide when it needs to be done. Lucky I have a great girl who is our primary painter.
I stayed out of her way and worked on this manzanita branch. Used a band saw to rip it and my belt sander to shape and smooth it. Then tung oil for the finish.
Yeah, yeah, that railing is a future project.
Just some dude we found on the street.
After
Pintrest strikes again! Our version used manzanita from dead branches in our yard. We spent under 10$ on materials and just need to finish a shelf. We are both happy with it.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Apr 20, 2015 - 05:25am PT
Nice work with the manzanita.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Apr 20, 2015 - 07:51am PT
Thanks man.
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Apr 22, 2015 - 08:05am PT
Officially finished pic. 2x6 true dimension cedar for shelf, with 1/2 piping for brackets.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Apr 22, 2015 - 08:34am PT
Here is another cutting board I made as a gift. Kind of a "funky" design.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Apr 22, 2015 - 08:35am PT
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Apr 22, 2015 - 08:43am PT
Bad ass Steve A. Between yourself, Brandon, and Edge New Hampshire has got some master's of woodworking. Or is Colorado claiming Edge now;-)
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 23, 2015 - 03:04am PT
This old frame finds a third (at least) home.


steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Apr 23, 2015 - 08:57am PT
Brandon,

I'm glad to see those beams put to good use, and thereby, preserved.

Some guy a long tme ago, worked pretty damned hard to make those beams.
Flip Flop

climber
salad bowl, california
Apr 23, 2015 - 09:30am PT

gt rider

Trad climber
moscow, idaho
Apr 29, 2015 - 04:39pm PT
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"four-field" apparatus for investigating olfactory behaviors in Grizzly bear cubs. Dubbed "the Olfactodrome"
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 29, 2015 - 04:42pm PT
You last two look to be channeling Torquemada.
MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
May 1, 2015 - 04:15pm PT
This was a fun little 3-hour project - Justthemaid recently started her job at the Bristlecone Pines VC, and they needed a poster holder that wasn't cardboard.

I found some old fencing slats and put this together, more to the theme:


ECF

Big Wall climber
May 1, 2015 - 05:25pm PT
Laying up another neck for a custom build.

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It's going to be another Sorceress. By far, my most popular shape.

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this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
May 1, 2015 - 05:37pm PT
Bad ass ECF. Kinda makes me wanna clean and organize my work shop. Ha.
MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
May 1, 2015 - 07:11pm PT
Thanks, Kathode!

Very nice. Someone likes DeWalt!
ECF

Big Wall climber
May 1, 2015 - 09:29pm PT
You funny!
Ha
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
May 2, 2015 - 12:17am PT
Scratch building a Reno Racer
another P-51

Icing on the cake
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
May 3, 2015 - 05:05am PT
Cool stuff, above ^^^ the aeroplane looks as intricate as the custom build guitar.

Here in Iowa I'm helping the neighbor make a retaining wall to match ours out back. We're ready to throw down some block today. Nice the neighbor has a skid loader and knows how to use it.

before



during



after

MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
May 3, 2015 - 11:24am PT
Here's the box placed at the Visitor's Center. It was an educated guess as to the stain color (never been to the center before yesterday).

Notice the plastic one next to it. You just know I am going to do a second one...


Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 4, 2015 - 07:48pm PT
Yep, MisterE, quite an improvement; hope you saved your specs. My personal take on making duplicates:

A couple once asked me how much to build a dining chair, so for the design we were talking about I told them $1125 ea. I knew what was coming next, and sure enough they asked about a set of six. I told them $8k.

"What? How can the price go up for multiples? It should go down!"

"Well," I said, "the first one will be fun."

I ended up getting an order for all six at the per/each price. Ha.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 4, 2015 - 10:35pm PT
Summer's been here since January.

Any of you have experience with whole house fans? Got a model you like?

Really hot days only happen around here a few days each year, so central HVAC is too excessive. Even on the hotter days, the nights cool off nicely- bringing in that nice air seems a much better idea than expensive, artificial AC.

It gets cold around here in the winters, so an insulated version is probably key.
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
May 4, 2015 - 11:10pm PT
^^^ They work great in the sacramento area! The bigger the better. Although sometimes you need to add some more attic venting to let all the air out.




Congratulations BUSHMAN!




vvvv Nice stick Gunkie! But you best bring out your "whale" lol. Seriously the west coast is goin off!! This morning The Wedge in LA was 18' and throw'in!
Gunkie

climber
May 5, 2015 - 05:01am PT
Will be in SD this weekend and just finished this board. Hand sanded not coat because my sander burned up.

5'11" x 21.50" x 2.75" fish outline without the fish tail make it a 'Flounder'


telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
May 5, 2015 - 06:47am PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 5, 2015 - 07:12am PT
Ap, Blublocr speaks the truth; if you put too big of a fan in yer just gonna pressurize the attic.
A high percentage of attics are under-vented even without a whole house fan. Consider
adding a thermostat controlled roof fan in addition.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 5, 2015 - 11:53am PT
We're converting a former radio station into a recording studio.


apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 5, 2015 - 12:16pm PT
The attic space is smaller- about 25' x 6', with a 12-12 roof pitch forming the sides. The ridgeline is vented along it's entire length, with 12" gable vents (louvered & screened) on the two ends. The entire house is maybe 1500 sf.

Doesn't that sound like enough attic venting? Or would direct ducting to one of the vents be a better idea?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 5, 2015 - 12:17pm PT
BITD I was doing some work for a big video studio. They said I had to be
outta there by certain time because they had a shoot scheduled. They started
setting up the shoot but they said I was good for another half hour. Soon
they had the big lighting reflectors up and started tuning the lighting so
I started picking up. Then they started running some sound tests. All of
a sudden this voice comes over the monitors that everybody in America had
heard if they had ever watched TV. It was the pitch man for Chevy. It was
so funny to look 15' away and see his feet below the lighting screens and
listen to him practicing. What made it funnier was how much body English
he put into it! Dood was workin' it!

edit:
Ap, it probably is but you could be surprised if you actually totted it up
and compared it to how much air the fan will move. What might be enough for
a passive system will not really be optimal with the fan. Sure, it will be
better but it could be a LOT better with another thermostatically controlled
exhause fan. They're easy to put in as long as there is some 120AC handy.
You might even be able to run both fans off of the same circuit.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 5, 2015 - 12:41pm PT
I was looking around yesterday, and saw a couple of different general options- a single, large fan that fits in between 24" rafter spaces, with louvers on the inside- these are rated to 1000 - 6000 cfm. They are either direct drive (noisier) or belt driven- didn't see any kind of insulation for them.

The other option was two smaller fans side-by-side, with insulated 'doors' that flip up (inside the attic) when the fan was activated. They were rated at less air movement (up to 1500 cfm or so), but quieter, insulated, and though it takes a little longer to refresh the air, the quiet & insulation are attractive.

This latter option might make more sense in terms of exhaust removal and attic venting?

Or....would a thermostatically controlled exhaust fan be used in addition to the whole house fan? Does it have to be cut into the exterior wall, or can it be mounted inside of the gable vent? (I can get power up there.)
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 5, 2015 - 12:53pm PT
would a thermostatically controlled exhaust fan be used in addition to the whole house fan?

Actually you might want to try just the thermostatic one first without the
hassle of the whole house. You might be pleasantly (and cheaply!) surprised.
If it doesn't do it for you then you're not really out anything as it will
only improve the function of the whole house and it will certainly do the
job on those days when the whole house really is overkill but the attic does
get warm enough to add a few degrees to the downstairs. You can put them
either in the gable end or on the roof as close to the ridge as possible.
It is usually easier to put them on the roof as no framing or siding has to be disturbed.

As to which kind of whole house I would tend toward the quieter model especially
if you've already put in the attic fan. Those big ones sound like a bloody
helo winding up.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 5, 2015 - 01:07pm PT
Hmmm. The house has two stories, and while the upstairs gets a helluva lot warmer, the downstairs is also uncomfortably warm on some summer days. I'm not sure a simple attic fan is going to vent enough heat to make the downstairs noticeably cooler. Seems like a whole house fan would quickly suck that warm air right out, including the downstairs. Here's what I was looking at yesterday (the latter of the aforementioned options):

http://www.tamtech.com/HV1600-R38-Insulated-Whole-House-Fan_p_92.html
steve shea

climber
May 5, 2015 - 01:17pm PT
Finished and sold my last project, a '58 Porsche Speedster. Now onto an early 911. A '67 911S. One of about 1200 built, one of the first delivered to the US and owned by a former factory race driver. It has a six pack of Italian Webers, 46IDAs. Fast, not quick. No torque but fast in the twisties.5 speed. Just under or at 2000lbs and 220hp! 10hp per 100lbs on a koni suspension, gonna be fun if I do not sell.

I try to do most everything but the final metal work and paint. Some of it is on the job training but that is what the factory manuals are for. Engines and transmissions are fun, metal work, blocking and painting not so much.

In my travels as a ski rep, I constantly had my eyes peeled for old VW and Porsche projects, '73 or older. I found seven in Montana alone. But it is slim picking now, the old air cooled market is uber hot.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 5, 2015 - 01:56pm PT
I took my camera for a swim so no photos, but I'm seeing cedar shakes in my sleep. I've been siding with them for a month now. Three weeks to go...

In all honesty, it's pretty fun. The homeowner is the most anal I've ever encountered. Our tolerances are +- 1/32'' and every rabbet on the trim is beveled to seat properly. All things I appreciate, but time equals money and it's unusual to be given the time to truly fuss over the smallest of details.

Nice work everyone, hope you are enjoying spring and not working too much!
StefanS

Trad climber
Leavenworth WA
May 5, 2015 - 02:01pm PT
Hey Apogee
There are a couple things to consider beside a fan.
Does the roof have eave vents with a vent space continuous to the ridge vent. Ideally this will vent from lowest to highest. In older houses the rafters usually have a birdsmouth at there bearing, and insulation is stuffed in and blocks the flow up.

Also how much insulation is in the attic. Could you add to it.

I have found that gable end vents dont do much to vent the hot air from attics.

Is your second floor the same size as the first?

If you want to use mechanical venting, there are some solar powered fan vents that are like roof jacks. You could have several of these spread out along the roof near the ridge. If you did this make the gable vent larger

You might also want to check with your electric supplier, sometimes they have incentives for energy saving projects.

apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 5, 2015 - 02:29pm PT
"Does the roof have eave vents with a vent space continuous to the ridge vent."
"Is your second floor the same size as the first? "

Not that vent the attic space, no. The rafter bay spaces are open to the ridge vent.

The original house is essentially a 25' square footprint, with an upstairs space that is about 25' x 12', and a 12-12 roof pitch that results in 3' knee walls (on the roof side) in the upstairs space. It's old construction (~1942) with 2x4 roof rafters 24" oc. The attic is above this, which means the bay spaces are not continuous to the eaves.


"Also how much insulation is in the attic. Could you add to it."

I think there is R38 in the space directly above the upstairs room, but nothing in the attic rafter bay spaces.


"I have found that gable end vents dont do much to vent the hot air from attics."

Doesn't seem like to do much here, either.


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 5, 2015 - 02:49pm PT
To add to that, a roof with soffit vents, ridge vents, AND gable end vents will last for a shorter period of time and remove moisture less effectively than either gable end vents or a soffit/ridge system.

Or so I've been told...
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
May 5, 2015 - 02:52pm PT
Eve vents are illegal anymore. Fire hazard! Same with soffit vents:-(


AP are you doin the work?

That fan in ur link is puny. And 1600cfm for $750. I'd say nay. You can get a fart fan to do that much work for 100.

Home depot has a whole house fan I'm thinking moves 6000 cfms for 250. It's a relatively a small motor that cost pennies to operate. Most of the noise you hear is the volumes of air that's moving! And that's why their good!! Your creating a breeze. So much that it will slam the doors closed. On top of that (literally) is that moves all the hot air OUT of ur attic space. Sounds like you should be pretty good with the ridge venting, and the two gable vents you already have. Youd never want to use ducting though. The main idea is to move ALL the air in the ENTIRE house and attic. Then, it's pertinent to where you put the fan and which window you have open to draw the draft.

Hope this helps

Edit. In the case you don't have enough venting, it pretty easy to add a couple more gable vents over the top of the existing ones. Or make those taller 1'x2'. Remember, caulk and paint makes the framer that he ain't ;-)
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 5, 2015 - 02:57pm PT
We use these in new construction, but it's good info.

http://www.broan.com/products/lifestyle/hrv-or-erv-whats-the-difference-bf711e80-2043-41a0-bf21-98542b29a2d0
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 5, 2015 - 03:04pm PT
"Home depot has a whole house fan I'm thinking moves 6000 cfms for 250."

Yeah, I've seen them...they seem overkill for this little house (~1000 sf in the original house), and everything I've heard is that they are noisier than heck. And not insulated (that I could discern)- that's a big deal, as we get colder winters.

Yep, I'll do all the work myself. This project has been going on nearly 14 years, and I've done 95% of the work. Labor of love (or obsessive stupidity!).
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
May 5, 2015 - 03:16pm PT
You got 2 stories though. It gonna take some pulling power.

My brother hops up in the attic and just lays a pile of insulation over the hole. Along with stuffing some in the vent holes. Makes a huge difference for keeping the warm air in.

I didn't notice it to be that loud. Maybe like a clothes dryer..
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 5, 2015 - 05:12pm PT
Hmmm...that insulation idea is elegantly simple & attractive. There's attic access very close to where the fan would be located- it would be very easy to seasonally poke up there and pull an insulation blanket over the fan.

The fan would be located in the ceiling of the hallway/stair that leads to the upstairs bedroom. Relatively unobtrusive, and the entrance is fairly central to the downstairs...heated air tends to move up it like a chimney. Should be an optimal place for a fan.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 5, 2015 - 05:22pm PT
I put one of those big ones in once and I wouldn't let a small child walk
beneath it. I think the one in your link will be a lot quieter and do the
job nicely especially if you put the thermostatically controlled fan on
the roof. Did I mention how loud it was? Oh, yeah, just wanted to make sure.
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
May 5, 2015 - 05:36pm PT

Maybe 30 hrs to go on this build but still have to;
Find and install pilot.
Cut and pre-fit canopy.
Pre-fit ailerons, aileron clevises, and linkages.
Cover fuse, control surfaces, and wing.
Install servos, pushrods, clevises, and linkages.
Install fuel tank with fuel lines.
Install engine and cowling.
Install radio, switch, and battery.
Set up trims and throws on control surfaces manually and with radio.
Check balance.
Run in engine.
Test fly and final trim.
Break in engine and practice.

Next race in Redding, June 27 & 28...
The Flyin' Ash Fast Warbird Race

Maybe I'll have it done in a couple of more weekends.
My paying job is taking precedent right now. I am shorthanded at work and down to one employee, my tree climber. I have not been up in the trees for a few years and never thought I would have to climb again but I am managing just fine with my tree climber working on the ground.

It saves my lower back not to be working on the ground lifting logs which destroys my lower back even further, so it's easier to climb, but my tree climber is awesome and can do the job of two ground persons. Still, I would rather have the crew doing all the work, but such is life, baby!

Only about eight more years of this tree service contracting business to go before I can afford to retire.
Ha ha.

In the meanwhile it's great to have a job. But there are going to be a lot more model airplanes flying around after I retire.
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
May 5, 2015 - 05:45pm PT
Bushman, what are the engine specs for the warbird?

Been several years since I've done RC, plan to get back into sailplanes one of these days.
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
May 5, 2015 - 06:45pm PT
YS 115 four strokes stroke glow engine, preferred racing engine for our bracket.
Check out one of our races...
http://sacramento-rc-flyers.org/home.html
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
May 5, 2015 - 07:08pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
I'm working on my garden!




Nice job you'll!
ruppell

climber
May 6, 2015 - 07:02am PT
Built this pergola last summer. The triangular design fits really well into the corner of the fence line. The bench is topped with 12x12 sealed terra cotta tile. Hidden under the bench is storage for my mower and weed wacker. All in all it's been a pretty nice addition to the backyard.


tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
May 6, 2015 - 04:34pm PT
YS 115 four strokes stroke glow engine, preferred racing engine for our bracket.

Nice! I remember when the YS 60's ruled the roost in pattern, they make great aero engines. So have 4-stroke glow engines surplanted the two-smokes?
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
May 6, 2015 - 05:14pm PT
In the unlimited series they still run two stroke Nelsons and other two stroke engines that turn 20,000+ rpm (200 mph pylon racing models), but the four stroke engines dominate the Warbird bracket racing series at ours and at several other clubs in the Northern California area.

Plus we love the sound, like little deep throated Harley engines, loud too!
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
May 6, 2015 - 05:36pm PT
Talking bout deep throated.

I'd sure like to see some pics of Steve Shea's porchee and the six pack of webers!

I built a 69 bug w/dual weber 44's. It could pop a wheelie:-)
Mark Sensenbach

climber
CA
May 6, 2015 - 05:50pm PT
My son Max got me a nice black and white picture print of 'Eddies Crack' in Vedauwoo Wyoming. It is a real nice climb that was special to us as I have always had a nickname I called him 'Eddie'.

Any way I got together with a friend of mine who has some really cool wood working tools and lots of scrap wood and we made a frame for it. Wanted a really thick frame to attach old pitons and old nuts etc. but have not gotten to that yet as it seems to look pretty good just the wood and picture. Anyway it was fun and I look forward to more cool frames. -Mark[photoid=409473]
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
May 9, 2015 - 12:10am PT
but I'm seeing cedar shakes in my sleep. I've been siding with them for a month now. Three weeks to go...

Yeah, can totally relate - I gutted an ex-Lutheran church I owned in Hood River inside and out shearing all the interior walls, rebuilding all the windows and re-flashing the outside with copper. I then resided it with cedar shingles - it took me close to two years here and there what with all cutting around all the frigging arch-top and oval windows. I was so totally out of my f*#king mind by the time I finished (just before my fortieth birthday) that through a very odd and not necessarily entirely sober or reality-based turn of events I ended up breaking my back dismounting from two end-to-end tied tightropes strung high across the McKenzie river. Spent my fortieth pressing a button for more demerol.

Go easy with those last three weeks...


P.S. Why they planted those two damn trees there I'll never know or understand...
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
May 14, 2015 - 05:33am PT


Installed the first floor wall panels in about 6 hours the other day. First time building with this system. We put lots of time into our layout, and everything went together well. Rolled out floor trusses yesterday, should have the roof on within a week. My back feels better already!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
May 14, 2015 - 06:31am PT
telemon...who makes those panels..?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 14, 2015 - 07:36am PT
Is that a trick question, RJ? You know damn well they're made by indentured serfs.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 14, 2015 - 02:20pm PT
We ran out of pine, so now we are using 5/4 poplar for our exterior, paint grade trim.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 14, 2015 - 03:30pm PT
The beginnings of a totally off grid microhouse,post and beam on three acres in the Finger Lakes.

Solar powered,geothemal in floor heat[standing column],kohilo wind generator and a biodiesel cooktop.

The list of permissions granted and my excavator comes on saturday.
ruppell

climber
May 14, 2015 - 04:48pm PT
Wilbeer,

You got the structural plans in digital? I'd really like to take a look. Pretty cool design.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 14, 2015 - 05:04pm PT
You bet ,pm me .It is my design in whole.


BTW,Thanks Ruppell
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 14, 2015 - 07:59pm PT
Brandon, poplar is a BAD idea for exterior use, painted or not. I recall reading about tens of thousands of dollars spent replacing pine trim at Colonial Williamsburg with poplar and they had to redo everything within three years.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
May 14, 2015 - 08:39pm PT
Wilbeer,
That's really cool. You have to be ecstatic. Keep us posted.
Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
May 14, 2015 - 10:55pm PT
Looks good wilbeer . . . I like how your north elevation is tight and has no glazing. Thermal efficiency should be a priority!
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
May 15, 2015 - 05:25am PT
rottingjohnny a company out of Helena made these wall panels. There are two companies in this area that build these.

Reilly, I wouldn't feel too bad for the "indentured serfs" who built these, they were in a warm, dry shop building on platforms that doesn't require anyone to bend over.

When I first started building in Colorado in the 80's, the threat to the locals was California framers coming in and getting all the work. It was when I first heard the phrase "all I want to see is as#@&%es and elbows", you know, bent over framers pounding on nails.

I am impressed with the wall panels so far. Today we set the second story.

Nice microhouse Wilbeer. This project will have radiant floor heat with an open loop geothermal heat pump supplied by an artesian well. The homeowners looked into solar but the upfront costs were prohibitive. They also wanted to do solar hot water, but the geothermal heat pump also provides for the majority of the domestic hot water.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 20, 2015 - 01:47pm PT
Doesn't look like much, but I guess that's the whole point.




I'd never done rake frieze like that, it's pretty slick in my opinion.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
May 21, 2015 - 07:53am PT



Thankful for the skills and building genius of my crew this year. And great clients!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 21, 2015 - 07:59am PT
Geez, Brandon, you never heard of caulk? ;-)

Telemono, I'm happy for yer serfs. I'm thinking of looking into a modular joint for my once
and future survival compound outside Breckenridge. I'm getting lazy, will you come down
and do it for me?
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
May 21, 2015 - 08:09am PT
Reilly my "serfs" are my good friends and believe me, they share equally in the spoils of the job. I lived in Breckenridge in the 80's. My compound was a reclaimed mining cabin that I skied in and out of on Baldy Mountain. Great memories. Where are you going to build?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 21, 2015 - 08:19am PT
Haven't decided whether to build new or buy existing. The marriage might last longer if we
buy an existing. I want a place farther out, like Montezuma, but the wife fears being stuck
after a dump.

"With an F150 FX4 with a 4" lift kit you think I won't be able to make it to the liquor store?"
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
May 21, 2015 - 08:25am PT
Montezuma would be a great place to live. Do they still hold the Montezuma's Revenge backcountry race?

Getting stuck at home after a big dump sounds like a good thing! Enjoy the search
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
May 21, 2015 - 10:41am PT
It's not "building per se but's it's a big project. I'm still in the middle of it.

This house we bought last year has a pool which is surrounded by a big pool fence. The pool fence was totally encrusted with 30 year old jasmine vines. Beautiful but we are both highly allergic to them.

So gradually I am removing the "vines", which takes forever since they are thick old woody branches, which need to be individually uncoiled and sawn, then scrub down the metal and derust with naval jelly, more scrubbing, then prime and repaint. For the last step I have made new privacy panels out of Sunbrella fabric.




squishy

Mountain climber
May 21, 2015 - 10:55am PT
lol...I'm helping to build the 1st of it's kind, a drone racing venue...coming in July to the California State fair!

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
May 24, 2015 - 01:34pm PT
Question: composite decking recommendation?
StefanS

Trad climber
Leavenworth WA
May 24, 2015 - 03:03pm PT
Timber Tech is a good deck material. They also have fastener systems to go with the deck. If your replacing and existing deck, check the joist framing. The spacing of the joists determines the thickness of the deck material.
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
May 24, 2015 - 03:22pm PT
^^^^

[quote]http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2624890/Taco-builders-Decking-Question-OT[/quote]
Lorenzo

Trad climber
Portland Oregon
May 24, 2015 - 05:41pm PT
I think Ipe or Batu ( a mahogany) are better values. They need to be oiled 6 sides on installation and re-oiled every couple years, but a deck I put on my house of Batu looks great 8 years later and looks like it will last many more.

The stuff is stiffer and lighter than most synthetics if you have to lug it around to the install site.

An older Timbertek deck looked like crap after a couple years. The manufacturer claims to have resolved fading issues.
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
May 25, 2015 - 12:02am PT
Test flew her today.
Ran four flights and breaking in the new engine also.
She flies and tracks beautifully.
Very Satisfying after all the hours building her.

I kissed her once softly,
Then I put her to bed.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
May 25, 2015 - 12:33am PT
Thanks everyone - that's all a great help.
Gunkie

climber
May 26, 2015 - 08:14am PT
EPS/Epoxy, symmetrical double ender, custom stringer (poplar/balsa/poplar), 5'9" x 22" x 2.625", volume 39 liters


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 26, 2015 - 08:28am PT
Bushman, how do you start that beast without losing fingers?

BTW, beautiful job you did.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 26, 2015 - 10:12am PT
The sound studio takes shape. No walls perpendicular or parallel to each other, double wall construction for two layers of Sheetrock with a sound deadening goo in between.




Next is a floor system floating on rubber lifts, massive amounts of insulation, and then cherry trim.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
May 26, 2015 - 10:17am PT
^^^^stunning work!



Susan
jeff constine

Trad climber
Ao Namao
May 26, 2015 - 11:55am PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 27, 2015 - 06:04pm PT
Working a lot but I have a site

Nice Edge.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 28, 2015 - 10:03pm PT
Beautiful office, Wilbeer.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 29, 2015 - 03:56pm PT
Nice Wilbeer, stoked for you.
WyoRockMan

climber
Flank of the Big Horns
May 29, 2015 - 06:30pm PT
Great work all! Love this thread.

It's been raining for what seems like eternity. In between houses so my shop is in storage. Ughh.

But, big plans for "building" something tomorrow!


Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
May 29, 2015 - 06:42pm PT
That's venus taken with iPhone and telescope

I start that plane with an electric starter


Too much torque otherwise

Restoring old trainer to teach newbs to fly at our upcoming club open house

Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
May 29, 2015 - 10:00pm PT
See you put the starter on the spinner and put a nicad glow plug igniter on the glow plug and some throttle and....Vroom!
Still have to always watch out for the prop which is invisible most angles after you start the engine!

I've gotten nicked a time or two and bandaid first aid were all I got away with luckily.
I treated my friend's dad last month when he laid his arm open with an electric plane's prop and sent him off to the ER where he got 14 stitches.
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Jun 11, 2015 - 08:27am PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]


Becareful with That airplane prop bushman.


I'm building a stylus pen...
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jun 11, 2015 - 09:52am PT
Another cutting board:
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 11, 2015 - 09:55am PT

Had to insulate all the double walls for soundproofing. The Sheetrock has since been hung and Monday I can start hanging some 500# doors and the cherry trim.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 11, 2015 - 11:03am PT
Edge - ONE word - OUTSOURCE!

Bwa Ha Ha Ha!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 11, 2015 - 11:27am PT
Making wise career choices has never been my strong suit.

The owner was very particular about how it was installed; we had to be available anyway for all the subs and inspections, so might as well insulate? This was about half the pile.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 11, 2015 - 11:31am PT
The owner was very particular about how it was installed

I understand. That's why I'm always seeing insulation contractors recruiting
at Caltech, right? ;-)
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Jun 11, 2015 - 11:48am PT
I have a friend that's a plumber at Caltech, he by far is one of the most important people on the grounds. I went to an open house a few years ago & watched all the "big shots" come up shake his hand & tell his daughter how great he his. I instantly realized I had made a bad career decision.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Jun 11, 2015 - 03:13pm PT
Edge...Looks like you were itchin to stuff those bays...?
The Call Of K2 Lou

Mountain climber
North Shore, BC
Jun 11, 2015 - 05:38pm PT
I've lurked long enough on this thread, time to show some of the fruits of my labour.


This is a swimming pool (obviously) that I built a couple years back. I'm part of a small crew (3-4 guys) who build water features, retaining walls, patios, driveways, etc. using reinforced concrete sculpted to look like "natural" rock.


The stairs to the right lead to the waterslide that emerges under the big waterfall. Three smaller waterfalls "spring" from the main wall.


The view from the top of the slide:


And from below:


The slide is slicker than snake snot, and every person of every age who takes the ride comes out laughing.

The pool also features swim jets, mist sprayers to add a bit of realism to the waterfall, and and four deck jets spaced around the pool, each of which shoots a stream of water over 30 feet high, turning the pool into a giant fountain of sorts.
The Call Of K2 Lou

Mountain climber
North Shore, BC
Jun 11, 2015 - 05:49pm PT
Stairs leading to upper garden and patio:


Looking back down:


The view from the upper garden:


A couple shots of the upper patio and some short retaining walls in the garden:


The small cave at the top is a "grotto" style hot tub.

ruppell

climber
Jun 11, 2015 - 05:55pm PT
Damn nice looking stuff there Lou.

What do you use for the forms to get that finished rock like look? My guess would be foam boards that are carved then wrapped in some thin plastic to keep the crete from sticking. Then regular ply wood forming over that to keep it all from blowing out.
The Call Of K2 Lou

Mountain climber
North Shore, BC
Jun 11, 2015 - 06:02pm PT
Thank you, eKat and ruppell, for the compliments.

We build the basic shapes using re-bar, wire mesh, and diamond lath. We spray that with shotcrete and then sculpt it by hand using trowels. The finer texture is achieved with homemade molded stamps, sea sponges, and brushes. We do build wooden form work for the back when necessary, say for a retaining wall. After pouring the concrete, the forms are removed and then typically we'll back-fill with gravel and/or soil.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 11, 2015 - 07:26pm PT
Nice K2!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 11, 2015 - 08:52pm PT
Nice work, Lou!

But it looks a stingray in the pool in yer first shot! That's full value!
The Call Of K2 Lou

Mountain climber
North Shore, BC
Jun 11, 2015 - 09:46pm PT
Haha that would be pretty cool Reilly! Unfortunately it's just a pool vacuum, affectionately known as "R2" due to its blue and grey colour scheme.
Gunkie

climber
Jun 12, 2015 - 05:07am PT
95 degrees and very humid in the Philly area today. That pool looks more than awesome. I love the cliff diving aspect, as long as it's deep enough. Well done!
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
Jun 12, 2015 - 10:57am PT
My place takes me 4 hours a day, 7 days a week and there ain't nuttin' fine and detailed about it!

And I thought raising a child was hard. At least they eventually leave home and you get some freedom.
Labor of love, that is! (Oops picture gone???)


Susan
Gal

Trad climber
going big air to fakie
Jun 13, 2015 - 12:13pm PT
Beautiful stuff K2 L.
truly amazing - i want to get on that slide!!!
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jun 13, 2015 - 09:40pm PT
Wow K2 Lou, it's great to see your work!!
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jun 14, 2015 - 03:00am PT
K2,

Very impressive. I've never seen anything like that!
The Call Of K2 Lou

Mountain climber
North Shore, BC
Jun 14, 2015 - 09:12am PT
Big thank yous to all for the kind words, they're much appreciated.
Treez, the slide was sanded smooth, then painted and sealed (along with the rest of the concrete). We put a few extra coats of sealer on the slide. Your slide don't look too bad either, and the young'un sure seems to be enjoying it!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 15, 2015 - 10:02am PT
Yankee ingenuity, a screw jack on a strong back to straighten a roof that had a tree fall through it.

Bad photos, but you get the idea.






Downeast Maine is someplace I could live, for sure. It was pretty fun getting out of town for a spell. We rowed to Castine for supper one afternoon and seals were popping up all around us, just checking us out. Not a bad place to call home for a week. From that big colonial, it's 100 yards of pastoral field to the shore and the mooring. It's my second work week at this place in as many years, so cool.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 30, 2015 - 01:24pm PT
This thread is falling by the wayside! And rightfully so, as the builders are out building things and being outdoors in their free time. At least I assume so, because that's my story and everyone's like me, right?

Hope everyone's making some money and having fun!

I'd share some photos, but energy upgrades don't make for good photography. Plus, I'm too damn busy working and playing to stop and take photos.

This is a bump.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jun 30, 2015 - 05:05pm PT

Brandon ,I hate summer,because I am busy as .....well you know.

Been making money ,but hate missing life.

I am a transient living in a barn/van.Having alot of fun while building a house,running 3 jobs and chasing skirts.

At least I will be lighting up jobsite power for the 4th.

Enjoy your holidays,builders,of anything!

Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
Jul 3, 2015 - 08:47am PT
Longtime friend and climbing partner Blair Haffly met up with me up at the Redding, CA race last weekend to watch our event and see some fast RC racing and flying. It was great to see Blair after all these years. The last season I climbed, one of my trips was with him in the valley back in 1996 where we did a few pitches of the Nabisco, all of New Dimensions, and the Lost Arrow Direct with the tyrolean exit. Blair has held up well and is still in shape, still climbing some also, not like myself of course. Sadly I've let myself go being busted up and overweight, but still working a full schedule and sometimes up in the trees for a bit of extreme muscle fatigue therapy.

Blair is a quiet unassuming spirit and I hope he doesn't mind me posting the selfie I took of us here. It's so good to see old friends.
But alas, last weekend my sweet and swift primary Red Baron R/C Warbird racer won a few heats, but in the end the event was not my friend. Some fool of any erratic pilot turned too soon and smacked down hard on my baby dissecting her violently her in the middle of the final heat of the day. That was all she wrote, only a few pieces remaining. Dealing with my sick dog and missing cat all week so I haven't even looked at the parts and pieces sitting on the bench since I got home, but today I thought to commemorate her short, but brilliant career.

'Warbird Down'

She sits alone in forlorn heap,
Wrecked in boneyard remnant she,
Of days gone by her victory,
She won with glory and such pride,
Valiant the steed I once did ride,
To victory and to glory once with,
Falstaff standing at her side.
Mourn not her fall and swift demise,
She gave up all to realize,
That winners hear the sounding call,
Of pitch too high and ears too small,
And frequency a wave so fierce,
The tempest pales compared to it,
The thunder of the Warbird's squall.

-bushman
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jul 16, 2015 - 04:05pm PT
Making a 16" drum on commission for a friend. This is the first drum I have made with moose rawhide, and it has an amazing voice!


Now that it has dried, I just have to add the fur lined hand strap and make a beater to compliment this particular drum.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 16, 2015 - 05:59pm PT
I think you have a strong business plan there Edge.

Nice.










climbingcoastie

Ice climber
Sacramento, CA
Jul 16, 2015 - 11:15pm PT
Just finished the bed platform in my van.
Bushman

Social climber
Elk Grove, California
Jul 25, 2015 - 04:34pm PT
Both had minor repairs this morning.
Old model Warbird's, not for racing lately, they need to get back out there and fly tomorrow.
Both do around 120 mph. Hopefully wheels up and good flights in the AM.



I don't like swastikas, none on the tail of this ME109.

The Corsair has electric retractable landing gear, the ME109 has mechanical gear linked to a single retract servo. There are no flaps (although with flaps they would be more scale), but both planes have flaperon mixing programmed in the transmitter, so with a flip of a switch the ailerons kick down some and double as flaps to give more lift and help to fly slower on the landings.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Aug 5, 2015 - 02:11pm PT
fishished 1200 square feet of second story.
4 dormers, some structural logs,
deep tub, juliet balcony that peeks
down into her mystery's cleavage
and up god's skirt

we're selling the place, i'm taking my cut
and paying off the strawberry cabin
and then i'll rent in pollock pines until my daughters are
out and then i'll ride the atlas
with a place to crash near lovers leap.

Fior

Mountain climber
San Francisco, California
Aug 5, 2015 - 02:52pm PT
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Aug 5, 2015 - 07:45pm PT
Norskveegan...That's some handy work there....
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Aug 5, 2015 - 09:27pm PT
Fior good work!
philo

climber
Aug 5, 2015 - 10:11pm PT
This is some really beautiful work being presented. I appreciate folks posted up their amazing skill sets.

Me, I'm just building a transporter. Beam me up Scotty.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Aug 5, 2015 - 10:18pm PT
Philo...You get a permit for the transporter...?
philo

climber
Aug 5, 2015 - 10:28pm PT
Permit? We don't need no stinkin permit just dilithium crystals.
Chinchen

climber
Way out there....
Aug 6, 2015 - 01:54am PT
Miss Y'all.
This is what Ive been building:
https://www.facebook.com/CentralOregonBouldering?fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Outbound-Guidebooks/695589840552747?fref=ts


https://www.facebook.com/TheLuthiery1?fref=ts
nita

Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
Aug 6, 2015 - 08:41am PT
*
Chinchen, take out those pesky..S.. S's ..then your urls will work properly...Cheers...

http://www.facebook.com/CentralOregonBouldering?fref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Outbound-Guidebooks/695589840552747?fref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/TheLuthiery1?fref=ts

steveA..love your cutting boards....


SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Aug 6, 2015 - 12:24pm PT
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 6, 2015 - 12:51pm PT
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 6, 2015 - 12:54pm PT
the goat

climber
north central WA
Aug 6, 2015 - 09:06pm PT
Incredible work, this thread keeps getting better.
ydpl8s

Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
Aug 7, 2015 - 10:16am PT
Phil, that fixture looks like it was made with a 3-D Spirograph.
Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Aug 7, 2015 - 12:52pm PT
Another diorama. This one of a Brummbar (Sturmpanzer IV) with grenadiers advancing on a beautiful fall day in the Hurtgen Forest during October 1944:


Still need to find a panzer commander with a pose more appropriate for a potential combat attack situation plus a better background to photograph the project against.
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Aug 11, 2015 - 08:05pm PT
check this shite out.

i'm legit
and i'm gonna never be rich
http://tours.obeo.com/default?tourid=1047442&refurl=direct&ver=0.0.010
Jim Clipper

climber
from: forests to tree farms
Aug 11, 2015 - 08:54pm PT
Sorry that you're selling. Very nice work.
portent

Social climber
your mom's house
Aug 12, 2015 - 07:02pm PT
Yeah wEEDge, it's amazing.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Aug 12, 2015 - 07:10pm PT
Very Nice work, Norwegian.

Will never be rich as well.


o-man

Social climber
Paia,Maui,HI
Aug 13, 2015 - 11:10am PT
http://rockerwaves.blogspot.com/2014/06/aala-recording-maui_6154.html
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Aug 14, 2015 - 07:04pm PT
Prod donated a day of framing, fun, and flatulence assisting me in raising the roof of my future furniture studio/workshop. It will be just under 10' high inside once I level the floor with pressure treated sleepers to take up the 6" of slope back to front in the concrete slab, but that will let me run dust collection under the wooden floor.

For now, I will be happy to button up the sheathing and fix the gutters tomorrow. Then two courses of new siding, enlarge one window and move the one in its place, reframe and heighten the garage door, some paint, and then I can start inside electrical, framing, insulating, and drywall.


Prod

Trad climber
Aug 15, 2015 - 08:54am PT
Your dog was gassy for sure!!

Where is the picture from where we dropped it?

Prod.
Phantom X

Trad climber
Honeycomb Hideout
Aug 15, 2015 - 09:20am PT
Edge, how did you get the methane into the balloons? Some kind of fancy pressure regulator?
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Aug 15, 2015 - 03:23pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
jeff constine

Trad climber
Ao Namao
Aug 15, 2015 - 03:50pm PT
Adult Tinker Toys.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Aug 15, 2015 - 09:34pm PT


Where is the picture from where we dropped it?

Prod.

I prefer to think of it as a learning moment.



Got it fixed and back on track, though.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Aug 16, 2015 - 09:42am PT
A little glue project to fix Sandra's drawer which has been hanging around my house since she moved out..

F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 30, 2015 - 02:07pm PT
Nice character from some almost firewood.
Hey Chief, please, please, please, shut up.
Nice gaff, Treez. Do you have a good source for AK yellow cedar?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Sep 2, 2015 - 10:02pm PT
Played hookie from work today to move the shop along. The walls are all wired and now insulated, almost ready for drywall. The concrete floor slopes 7" over the 30' depth, so each tapered pressure treated sleeper was scribed in place and cut from a 16' 2x8. With the low taper at 3/4", the off cut from each board can be flipped lengthwise and scribed to complete each run. I'm at the 16' level now, 14' to go.

On the left wall I am framing in a nook for my drafting table, a 2 1/2' wide vertical plywood storage, and a soundproof closet for the compressor and 4 bag dust collector. The 4" duct from the dust collector will run under the floor and have gated ports for two dedicated machines and one mobile hook-up. 220 and 110 outlets will be located in the floor for each machine. Finished floor will be epoxy painted 1/2" ply over the OSB.

I think I'm overthinking this.



Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Sep 3, 2015 - 04:17am PT
if ever you're in
napa, CA. in need of fine digs,
i know a place,
intimately
11worth

Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
Sep 3, 2015 - 06:38pm PT
11worth

Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
Sep 3, 2015 - 06:47pm PT
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Goldenville west of Lurkerville
Sep 3, 2015 - 07:33pm PT
Norwegian...I was in Napa last week buying an oil filter.....Nice work by the way...rj
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 3, 2015 - 07:57pm PT
11worth, very nice stone work!

RJ, most peeps go to Napa to see Bacchus.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Goldenville west of Lurkerville
Sep 3, 2015 - 08:10pm PT
Reilly...Bacchus...? How bout Nascar...?
Norwegian

Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
Sep 4, 2015 - 05:09am PT
hey rj did they serve fanci cheese with your oil?

leavensworth i absolute love how
the chimney from your outside
hearth passes thru the interior of your space.
a spacial parody.

i don't like cages
and i like shelter but
i try to emotionally eliminate
the threshold between
inside and outside.

i just got a dream
but minimal skills.
Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Sep 4, 2015 - 01:42pm PT
Very nice rockwork on your place 11worth! I've been doing a bit of shingling and in the process found my south deck to be needing some work.
Actually a lot of work, had to replace everything but the railings and the stairs.




wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Sep 4, 2015 - 05:35pm PT
Great looking stuff up there.




The Off Grid Home is getting close.

I just have to stay away of other folks work.
11worth

Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
Sep 8, 2015 - 04:40pm PT
Nice shingle job, Hardly Visible !
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Sep 9, 2015 - 06:47pm PT
Starting to hang some big arsed acoustics.



WBraun

climber
Sep 9, 2015 - 06:50pm PT
Everyone does such nice work.

Annnnnddd ..... Napa is the oil filter capital of Calif ....???
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Sep 10, 2015 - 03:42am PT
3000 posts, nice!
MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
Sep 10, 2015 - 06:14am PT
Finished a 12' X 20' pergola for the neighbors:



Ledger/header detail:

Banquo

climber
Amerricka
Sep 10, 2015 - 01:45pm PT
Materials for more hammers.

A nice piece of hickory, a box of screws, a sack of spring pins, a sack of wedges, some cord, a piece of 4140 steel and a piece of 1" OD DOM steel tube. Need to buy a new band saw blade and some drill bits.

DAMMERR.com

apples

Boulder climber
Atlanta, GA
Sep 10, 2015 - 03:59pm PT

Prod

Trad climber
Sep 10, 2015 - 04:02pm PT
Uh....

Yes I am Edge.

Prod.
MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
Sep 10, 2015 - 04:16pm PT
Cool to see the raw materials, Banquo!
apples

Boulder climber
Atlanta, GA
Sep 10, 2015 - 05:50pm PT
We just planted beets, radishes, turnips, peas, kale, onions, spinach, collards, broccoli, and carrots.

WyoRockMan

climber
South Fork of the Shoshone
Sep 18, 2015 - 06:05pm PT
Cool beds!


Finally getting the shop out of storage!
First thing up, the dust collection.

Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 27, 2015 - 04:27pm PT
Great work there MisterE. That looks like a lot of tough painting, but well worth it as it looks so much better than the typical treated lumber treatment.

Apples, that's a great raised garden, but I am also very keen on your stone work surrounding it. Very nice.

I've been working in my back yard most of this year and not climbing. It all started several years ago with the shed, and then some small retaining walls, and then this year I ran electrical conduit to the shed and garage, and even a light post. After all of that the stage was set for my 'masterpiece'. I used to do paving when I was in college and always wanted to make one of those fancy walks with contrasting edging and a herringbone pattern blend of holland stones. Well, here it 'tis. Hope you like. I just finished it this evening cutting the last brick and sanding it in.


bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Sep 28, 2015 - 05:17pm PT
[photo[photo[photoid=428731]id=428730]id=428729]
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Sep 28, 2015 - 05:22pm PT
this bow is the best performer i've designed to date
The Chief

climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
Sep 28, 2015 - 05:24pm PT
The Eastside
WBraun

climber
Sep 28, 2015 - 05:37pm PT
Damn ......

Everyone does such nice quality workmanship.

Everything I make looks like some caveman slopped it together .....
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 28, 2015 - 08:19pm PT
Nice work The Chief. At first I thought that was a photograph of the actual mountain range and then saw the garage door in the background. Mystifying to say the least.
The Chief

climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
Sep 28, 2015 - 10:19pm PT
The First Generation Eastside done earlier this year...

(7' wide)


Edit: Burch... let me know what you're interested in.



The Chief

climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
Sep 29, 2015 - 12:07pm PT
Burch..

I just finished this one an hour ago. I have a show this weekend at the Fair Grounds...

3'H X 2.5'W

1.9'H X 1.6'W


These two with my Wife's glass work...


2'H X 1.3'W


2'H X 1.7'W
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Sep 29, 2015 - 06:18pm PT
My shop slowly coming together.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Sep 29, 2015 - 06:54pm PT
The Chief...Can you weld some of those big breasted silhouettes that the truckers have on their mud flaps..rj
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Sep 30, 2015 - 04:11pm PT
for burch--a hybrid model [part recurve/part longbow] I've been toying with
---osage is a great and classic bow material!!
ruppell

climber
Sep 30, 2015 - 04:20pm PT
bamboo

How long is the hybrid model? What brace height are you gonna set it at? I'd like to see a full picture of the bow if you got one. They are all looking pretty sweet so far. I had a buddy back east that made recurves in the late 90's. They shot almost as well as my Damon Howatt Hunter. Almost. That bow has been king of the heap for a very long time.
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Sep 30, 2015 - 04:58pm PT
ruppell

I've been building it primarily as a 64"-but recently built a 66" for a buddy that draws a real 30" and it was a strong performer --It seems to like a brace around 8"-but the forward handle accentuates that measurement some!
today I was preparing to take better whole bow photos-its a weak area for me!!i'll post whole strung bow pics when I get them

heres the 66" during construction--bocote/kingwood-red elm limbs
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
Sep 30, 2015 - 05:02pm PT
There are some drop dead beautiful projects on here.
Such talent. So, so beautiful.

Susan
The Chief

climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
Sep 30, 2015 - 05:31pm PT
Burch: I make em as you order em... takes me 2 days max. Just need a photo of what you want done.
MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
Sep 30, 2015 - 05:49pm PT
Really like your piece in Looney Bean Bishop, Rick.

I got a client that wants some nice metal numbers for a rich place on Brookside. Sounds like it would be easy for you. I will PM.

Erik
Chaz

Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
Oct 3, 2015 - 03:42pm PT
My place used to belong to a husband & wife botanist couple, who wandered the planet, and brought back everything they could uproot, to plant here. They set up an extensive irrigation system, with miles of iron pipe to keep it all watered. ( no exaggeration, they covered five acres with it ) It became a jungle.

I beat back the jungle. Got rid of everything that can't live without irrigation.

Crap like this is all over the place:


I'm in the process of tearing it all out.

An hour or so of roaming around the yard with a couple of pipe wrenches yields this:

( except for the shiny stuff bottom-left, I got that at the hardware store )

Another couple hours, and I have a desk lamp that's tall enough get underneath without ducking:


Some people's desk lamps say "Tiffany" on them. Mine says "STOCKHAM".


Maybe I'll paint it, and maybe I won't. I don't know.

My next iron pipe project will be a frame for a greenhouse. A greenhouse will keep my peppers from freezing, and give the cops something to think about next time their helicopter circles my garden.



The Chief

climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
Oct 3, 2015 - 04:05pm PT
Hey CHAZ!! Great idea... seriously. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^











Burch and Erik...

Let me know.

I can do what ever either of you want... seriously.


Burch: The Pals are doable. We would include Sill, TC, Gayley, across to Winchell, Robinson and Cloud Ripper. All looking from the east. 5-6' wide.

You pay for the Materials and shipping and we can work out a deal.
Chaz

Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
Oct 4, 2015 - 11:43am PT
Thanks, Chief.

A couple months ago I pieced together a table for my outdoor kitchen out of the same stuff.


The stove is 40+lbs. The BBQ weighs more than that ( it's lined with rocks ). Even with the lower brace offset to make space between the wall for the propane tanks, it's more than solid enough to support that and me standing on it. It's a hell of a lot sturdier than I thought it'd be.

I didn't know if 1/2" pipe would be strong enough - I went with 1/2" because I found four "leg" sections that were the all same length - but it ended up being perfect.

The legs adjust in height to account for the uneven brick porch it sits on. No more wobbling when I stir, fry, or shake.

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Oct 4, 2015 - 01:04pm PT
Work continues on the studio space. The entire roof and truss system was raised 22" to give just under 10' inside. The sloping concrete floor was covered with tapered PT sleepers and 3/4" subfloor; 1/2" underlay and epoxy paint next. Wiring is done except for the six, four bulb fluorescent ceiling fixtures, walls are insulated, framing is done. Just need to order and install the propane heater, finish insulating the concrete half walls, and then ready for drywall.



Anyone have an easy solution for insulating four skylight shafts? Yeah, me either. They'll probably look like a sweater knit from cotton candy by a one armed blind person, but will be outta sight once the ceiling insulation gets blown in.


Just set the table saw up yesterday, just need to attach the out feed table and get the correct receptacle to wire in. How many times have I wished this was set up while it sat in storage for the last year and a half?






Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 4, 2015 - 03:24pm PT
Nice space, Edge! I predict you will enjoy it. The 'hood' looks quite bearable, too.
Propane forced air? What's that gonna cost?
The Chief

climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
Oct 4, 2015 - 03:44pm PT
Burch...


Just under 6' wide and is located in a locals home now.

The Chief

climber
Down the hill & across the Valley from......
Oct 4, 2015 - 04:03pm PT
Roger that.... will do.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Oct 4, 2015 - 05:07pm PT
Propane forced air? What's that gonna cost?

Enough to make my future clients visibly gulp when I quote them prices.

Lots of overhead once you raise the roof. Heh.
Bigwall Viking

Big Wall climber
CA
Oct 5, 2015 - 11:43am PT
A pair of trusses to lift and relocate a 2million lb container crane
jeff constine

Trad climber
Ao Namao
Oct 5, 2015 - 05:44pm PT
Riggin.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Oct 6, 2015 - 05:30am PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 10, 2015 - 05:27pm PT
[photo[photoid=430700]id=430697]
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 10, 2015 - 05:29pm PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 10, 2015 - 05:31pm PT
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Oct 10, 2015 - 07:16pm PT
Contractor - got more pics of the exterior of that place...?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 10, 2015 - 07:31pm PT
Hey There Healyje,

The city busted me on the front yard trellis (4" too tall) so I had to remove a few parts. I'll put it back together in a couple of days and post the exterior shots. This is a Spanish Revival with contemporary lines and finishes.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 10, 2015 - 07:32pm PT
Oh- Nice work Jim!
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Oct 10, 2015 - 08:03pm PT
Contractor that is really gorgeous work. Is it your own house? The reason I'm asking is, if it's not, I'm concerned about the privacy of the family that owns the house. At least one photo has a picture of the family on the wall. (I would have sent you this question by PM but the Supertopo messaging never works...)
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 10, 2015 - 08:35pm PT
Phylp,

Good catch on that. I built this house for a really nice family.

I thought the lack of image quality was reasonable protection for the owners but you raising the issue is a good enough reason to pull that shot.

Regards
Dingus McGee

Social climber
Where Safety trumps Leaving No Trace
Oct 12, 2015 - 07:30am PT
Jim Brennan,

what was your material participation in the "chair" like structure you post as to show what are you building? Were you the architect/designer, the contractor or the grunt? Hands, mind or just the talker?
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Oct 12, 2015 - 08:30am PT
dingus...He was the chariman...
MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
Oct 12, 2015 - 03:18pm PT
Cool work! That bar with the glass panels looks trick.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Oct 15, 2015 - 03:33am PT
Great looking work ,Mr.Brennan!
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Oct 15, 2015 - 04:37am PT
Everyone's work and photos are really inspiring. Nice progress Wilbeer. There is a lot about rural New York that I really miss.

I pulled my trailer off this job yesterday. It was a great project, super thankful for awesome clients and a talented crew.


wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Oct 15, 2015 - 05:22am PT
Thanks Telemon,that is a very nice looking home.

It is a pleasure to be in such good company here.

Great Thread survival!
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Oct 15, 2015 - 09:58am PT
Telemon, that is awesome.

Here's a little manzanita shelf I just finished.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Oct 24, 2015 - 07:58pm PT
Hung, wired, and vented the new shop heater; propane hook up next week?


I hung 23 sheets of 5/8 rock on the ceiling yesterday with the help of a panel lift. Deadlifted 24 sheets of 1/2" onto the walls today. Another half day of hanging and then time for mud.

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Oct 24, 2015 - 08:25pm PT
Edge...24 5/8's sheets in one day...? You on roids or somethings...?
F

climber
away from the ground
Oct 24, 2015 - 09:05pm PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Oct 25, 2015 - 09:40am PT
Edge...24 5/8's sheets in one day...? You on roids or somethings...?

No, I'm just not very bright. I should know better at my age.
Norton

Social climber
Oct 25, 2015 - 09:42am PT
I love following this thread, so many really talented people!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Oct 25, 2015 - 11:32am PT
I am moved in,but far from finished.

Ever build a barrel stove?


Edge,unfortunately it is the season of wallboring.
ruppell

climber
Oct 25, 2015 - 04:48pm PT
Nice Wilber.

Looks like you had some fun with a few cans of spray foam. I have a love/hate relationship with that stuff.
ruppell

climber
Oct 25, 2015 - 05:29pm PT
Ekat,

That's the problem with it. A tiny bit turns into way to much. Years back when that stuff first came out I was building a storage building for some small store in New Jersey. Building was all framed and dried in. The last thing to do was hang the door.

Hanging a door isn't exactly rocket science. I'd hung enough to be pretty good at it by then. So I hang the door. I shim here and there and it's perfect. It swings freely, doesn't bump the jam, closes and opens without any force and stays open any way you leave it. That door was perfect.

So this new spray foam sh#t makes it easier to insulate small spaces. Instead of ripping apart fiberglass bat insulation and stuffing it between the jam and the jack stud I use this new stuff. I spray both sides. About 1/4 gap at the most. Then I leave for the night.

The next day I'm ready to trim the door and start on the siding. I notice a bunch of spray foam had pushed out from the gap. I'll have to trim that off but whatever. Then, I go to open what was a perfectly hung door the night before and it won't budge. WTF? The knob spins freely so I know it's supposed to open. I did what guys usually do at times like these and pulled really, really hard. The door comes flying open and I almost land on my ass.

Now I go to close the door and it hits the jam. That spray foam had expanded enough to move the jam. I pulled the door. Scraped all that crap off it and the jack stud and re-hung the door. Then I used some fiberglass insulation to insulate it. It's the last time I ever used spray foam for that application. lol

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 25, 2015 - 05:36pm PT
BITD I did a drywall job where two of us put up a sheet every TWO HOURS,
and we got kudos for it! Thaz right, four sheets per shift! Kicken azz!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Oct 25, 2015 - 06:36pm PT
I used a Dow froth-pak 2 part system to spray the foam.

HS,what fun,as you can imagine ,a damn near endless spray.Badass.

I gapped the 2 1/2 " reclaimed [from a nearby school being re roofed ]foamboard 3/8",as I worked higher and the foam was being used ,it expanded less.

Careful planning and it all went smoothly.

I used cans of the door/window stuff around the openings.

Full foam envelope + interior framing and batts to come.Should be efficient.

But I will agree ,love and hate ,for sure.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 26, 2015 - 04:27am PT
Froth Paks are expensive, awkward, and perfect for your specific application. I've been using them on energy upgrades quite a bit this summer.
Prod

Trad climber
Oct 26, 2015 - 06:57am PT
Wilber,

That place has some good bones. Love the spaces. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Edge,

Why don't you whine a little more!

Cheers,

Prod.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Oct 27, 2015 - 07:00am PT
A few photo's of an addition to the garage. This is way overbuilt, but I wanted to use up most of the Oak beams I made, many years ago, when building the house. The roof rafters are 8x8's , 2 feet on center--pretty crazy.
The entire house structure is timber frame, measuring 100 feet from one end to the other.
Last week I pulled some hardwood logs out of the woods using a pulley attached to the corner post of the addition. You would not be able to do this with 2x4 construction.[photo[photoid=432678]id=432677]
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Oct 27, 2015 - 07:03am PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Oct 27, 2015 - 07:14am PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 2, 2015 - 05:51am PT
Nice bents, Steve!
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Nov 2, 2015 - 09:30am PT
Here I am again, on Supertopo on a Monday morning. I just returned from a week in the desert and its time to set my sights on the next project. Within a week of finishing my last house I closed on a spec home I built last summer. It took 13 months to sell, but I am glad to say I came out relatively unscathed and better for the experience. Circle sawn flooring, gauged Brazilian slate, and granite countertops are a little over the top for a spec home, but fortunately there are buyers out there looking for quality as well as affordability.





Great progress on your home Wilbeer.

The manzanita shelf on the previous page is great. My desert trip endeared me to manzanita, pinyon, and juniper trees. For me, including natural elements in a home is the most rewarding way to build.

Nice work everyone!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 2, 2015 - 09:42am PT
Damn nice house for Montanistan! Love everything about it!
My ONLY criticism - the microwave/hood! One werd: Sharp MW Drawer! ;-)
perswig

climber
Nov 2, 2015 - 09:49am PT
^^
Rooflines echo nicely. Pretty!
Dale
Chaz

Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
Nov 2, 2015 - 11:03am PT
Still tearing apart the ancient irrigation.


Mostly 1/2" and 3/4", with a bunch of 1" stuff too.

Instead of tossing it out, I'm putting some of it to second use.



It makes a fine base for an outdoor solar-charged "desk" lamp.






I decided what I wanted now was a lamp that sits on the floor in a corner behind a table, hoping to waste as little space as possible.











Thanks to a young guy working the plumbing department at Home Depot, I found out iron pipe threads are the same as lamp threads. ( which are the same as bong and "piece pipe" threads, in case you feel like inhaling some vaporized lead )

I had to buy four 3/4" nipples, a 1/2" 45* elbow, two 1/2"bushings, and two brass compression adapters. I found the bulb sockets on-line at the same place I found the bulbs. Everything else was scrap I salvaged from the yard.

It definitely sits in the corner. Within 1/4", but not touching the wall. Thanks to all the joints, getting the vertical post plumb was simple.

There's no glue, epoxy, or JB Weld holding this together. Just torque. With all the joints in series, and a four-foot fencepost for leverage, lining everything up tight was easier than I thought. Glue or epoxy would not have worked, at least not for this one, because I needed to tweak everything several times to finally get it squared.

The bulbs are 5'10" above floor level, so I won't have to worry about breaking one with my head - at least not when I'm standing on the floor.

The incandescent "Edison" bulbs are neat. The 60 watt ones aren't quite as bright as I expected. The 30 watt tube-style bulbs are about right for light. I'll leave those in for a while, and replace them with 30 watt Edson bulbs when they burn out.

I was going to paint it. I image-googled "pipe lamp" to see what color might look good. A couple were painted bright red, which looked pretty good, but not for The Kite Office. The others were either painted black or left "in the white" - as in brand new. I didn't see any in used condition, or even any that looked like they were made from used parts. So I'm leaving mine like I found them. Un-painted. It's not "re-purposed". It's salvage ( mostly ). It's OK by me if it looks like salvage.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Nov 3, 2015 - 06:29am PT
Nice recycled lamp work Chaz! Good for you for taking the time to salvage instead of throwing away.

I checked out the Sharp MW drawer Reilly. Sleek for sure, cool idea. Thanks for passing that along. I personally opt out of microwave and dishwasher use, but omitting them in a spec would be an issue for most buyers.

Thanks for the comment on the rooflines Dale. I built 30" overhangs all around. It's a component of mountain homes that is often overlooked. It ate up a few more sheets of roof sheathing, but does wonders in protecting the base of the home from moisture. Clean, simple lines.

it's great to see everyone's work- keep em coming....



John Mac

Trad climber
Littleton, CO
Nov 3, 2015 - 09:31am PT

I'm not the builder but I'm doing a lot of the manual laboring. That has to count for something! Should be moved in by June next year.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 3, 2015 - 10:00am PT

I'm building 4 houses down in San Diego right now which is exciting and all- I guess...

What really gets me pumped is designing my own 6-8 step-up.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 3, 2015 - 06:31pm PT
My humble workshop pales to all the above; some incredible and inspired work.

I continue to plug away on the studio space on nights and weekends; I started taping the drywall last weekend so that I could hang the salvaged cabinets and free up some floor space. My daughter doesn't even know that her father is a mudder.




2 1/2 years after packing my Jet table saw into storage, I finally got it set up and ran the under-floor electrical and dust collection to it, only to find the starter switch kaput. $175 later and I just fired her up.

She still purrrrrrrs.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 4, 2015 - 04:21am PT

Must burn wood.Cool board Contractor.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Nov 4, 2015 - 05:00am PT
wilbeer..single wall pipe..? what gauge is the barrel..?
DHike

climber
Nov 4, 2015 - 11:47am PT
This past spring. Fortunate to have plenty of help. re-purposed 2" emt from jobsite. For the kids.

[photoid=433555]
Lorenzo

Trad climber
Portland Oregon
Nov 4, 2015 - 12:11pm PT
Thanks to a young guy working the plumbing department at Home Depot, I found out iron pipe threads are the same as lamp threads.

Shouldn't be a mystery why. Originally, electric companies wired your house by snaking electric wires through the gas lines in your house. It had the dual benefit ( for them) that they could get you to stop using gas and it was easy to retrofit. 3/8" iron pipe was the standard gas lighting fixture size.

I live in a 100+ year update house, and there are gas sconces in the bedrooms that now Carry electric.

It was actually possible to have both in the same fixture. At the very beginning, electric service was spotty, so there were dual use chandeliers that enabled both kinds of lighting.

Here is a reproduction of such a chandelier.( gas not functioning)


The upper lights with the open key would have been gas and the lower ones with the thumb screws were electric.
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Nov 4, 2015 - 02:01pm PT
Edge,

Looks like you and I have the same bandsaw. Delta 28-275?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 4, 2015 - 04:25pm PT
John,as far as I can tell ,the barrel is 1.8 -2.0 mm, single wall to the though the roof kit which is triple wall to the cap.
It is a stopgap install till I can afford a nice Hearthstone stove.
Seems to work well,so far
Keeping a good eye on it.

Cost;less than 500 bucks
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 5, 2015 - 07:16am PT
Edge, I'm really enjoying watching your shop progress.
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 5, 2015 - 09:45am PT
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Nov 13, 2015 - 03:40am PT
This has been a long, slow, project for myself and my buddy Eric. We work on it when we can but it's getting there.
I milled the lumber at 3"x8"x8' this spring, then stickered it and covered the top with some 1x12 to prevent warping. Probably sat for three months, then I planed them.
We decided to glue three together, then two, then all five. It was way more manageable this way. Anyone with any tips on glueing please fill free to speak up, because this is the first time either has made something like this.
This is beetle kilt ponderosa pine, the forests here are getting wiped out by the beetle. I lost all 12 of mine on my property and using some of it for this table. Doing the base later today and finishing some sanding and routering the bottom edge, but we can see the finish line I think.
telemon01

Trad climber
Montana
Nov 13, 2015 - 05:29am PT

Beautiful table this just in
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 13, 2015 - 06:48am PT
That table should last a while!

F- what are you building?
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Nov 13, 2015 - 09:43am PT
Thanks
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 13, 2015 - 09:59am PT
Nice werk, Justin! Re the glue up: I thought the point of the dowels was to make the glue up
go faster as in one go? ;-)
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 13, 2015 - 10:13am PT
Contractor-

A 500 sq ft shed/workshop for a work space to build the cabinets for the main house.

TJI - if there is a next time.... You can drill 2" hole with a forstner bit, then corresponding perpendicular 7/16" holes for 3/8 all thread. Every 24-36 inches. Glue up and use the all thread with washers and nuts to help provide clamping pressure, and mechanical fastening. A little more room for error than dowels. You can plug the holes with 2" plugs, but you'll need a drill press with a 5/8 chuck to cut them.

Nice way to use some backyard wood. Looks like nice character to it? What finish are you planning on applying?
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 13, 2015 - 12:26pm PT
Bump. Damn tards are back in force..
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Nov 13, 2015 - 12:40pm PT
Thanks Reilly, you know I'm minor leagues still.

F thanks for the advice and will definitely try that next time. Going to use a sanding sealer and a semi-gloss polyurethane finish for durability reasons. Can't wait for the smells like dizzy part!
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 13, 2015 - 12:48pm PT
TJI- check out Waterlox. Also a 1/1/1 poly/linseed/mineral spirits would work for you. It's a forgiving finish to learn with. Practice on cut offs before you commit to the big slab - many projects are bumbled in the finishing stage.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Nov 13, 2015 - 12:51pm PT
I'll check out the waterlox. I was a painter for four years, so got good at the finishing part. Big thanks for all the advice.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 13, 2015 - 01:07pm PT
J, I wasn't making fun of you regarding the dowels. Dowels or biscuits do
help to align the boards but they don't add any strength. The edge joint
is plenty strong. In fact I find it easier to apply the glue (using
Titebond Extend gives you more time), make sure it is relatively even, then
put the dowels or biscuits in dry as they are just for alignment. Also
remember that you don't need 10 tons of pressure or you will squeeze all
the glue out - just enough pressure to get a nice even ooze-out.

Re: water-based finishes check out Target Coatings. They make all kinds
and most can be either brushed or sprayed. They also make a water-based
shellac which is amazing - great for a sanding sealer that adds some warmth.
I particularly like the EM2000 alkyd varnish. It is self-sealing and gives
a really nice warm tone like oil-based finishes. If you're aiming for a
piano finish then be sure to get some of their SA5 Retarder which you
can add up to 5% by volume to get better flow-out, especially if you spray.

http://targetcoatings.com/

Waterlox is good stuff and it can be applied with a rag or anything but it
doesn't build that fast. It does look good though. Of course, you can't
buy it in SoCal because it ain't 'green' enough.
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Nov 13, 2015 - 01:27pm PT
Haha, you can make fun of me whenever Reilly. I'd rather spray, so will look into the target brand too. Great advice.
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 13, 2015 - 01:28pm PT
TJI- If you have finishing experience, check out Reilly's suggestion. Waterlox is a tung oil based product, and it does build up slowly with a long dry time/cure time. Is quite nice when all done though.
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Nov 13, 2015 - 05:48pm PT
always an awesome thread...
I'm not a craftsman, but I enjoy turning a pile of material into a structure


FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Nov 13, 2015 - 06:34pm PT
Still my favorite thread.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 13, 2015 - 08:27pm PT
I just found this video of the recording studio that we created over the course of the last year, beginning with a former radio station and converting it into one of the premier studios in Colorado. My contributions began with demo and included concrete work, framing, metal work, insulating, flooring, tiling, all finish work, and onsite built-ins and finishing, and a whole lotta stuff I won't disclose.

Woo!

[Click to View YouTube Video]
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Nov 14, 2015 - 11:00pm PT
Rough forged elements for a big garden railing project in progress.

Mostly forged from 1 1/4'' to 2'' solid steel bar.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Nov 14, 2015 - 11:03pm PT
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Nov 14, 2015 - 11:04pm PT
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Nov 15, 2015 - 10:58am PT
Nice Gropp!
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 15, 2015 - 12:38pm PT
This is a great thread!

Nice work Lauren and SGropp!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 15, 2015 - 01:54pm PT
Man, impressive shop. Where did you come by the caged Little Giant?
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Nov 15, 2015 - 02:51pm PT
Both the green 25# and 100# Little Giant power hammers were bought fully rebuilt from the Little Giant Company in Nebraska many years ago. Even though no new hammers have been built since the fifties some parts are still available. These are the same style and sizes of hammers used in the early days at Chouinard Equipment and the Great Pacific Ironworks.

I also have a 1924 Beaudry #7 hammer with a 200# ram that I bought sight unseen from a tool forge in Massachusetts that was being converted to condos. I spent about a year in my spare time getting it set up and running again. It is a fantastic tool, being able to hit both really , really hard or just soft feathering blows.
All three hammers have an electric motor constantly driving a heavy flywheel. The foot treadle engages a clutch mechanism that drives the hammer head via a crank and spring linkage.
This leaves both hands free to manipulate the hot steel between the hammer die and the anvil. The force and speed of the blow are controlled by foot pressure.
The mechanical hammers have the advantage of being fairly simple to keep in adjustment and consume relatively little power to run.
The forge shop floor is dirt but the hammers all have massive concrete foundation blocks below grade.
This kind of work has a lot in common with climbing, a lot of cool gear, the requirements of a constant focus and the ability to look ahead to avoid mistakes and the constant opportunity to get really badly hurt if you let your attention wander.

Doing this for a living and raising a family by it is definitely not for the faint of heart !
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 15, 2015 - 03:01pm PT
Ah, didn't see the little one in the back of the pillar - nice. Lot of stuff to get out to an island. As I said, impressive shop and equally impressive work. Where did you learn / apprentice?

[ Edit: found your site: http://www.salamanderforge.com/index.htm (your contact page is throwing an error) ]
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Nov 15, 2015 - 03:35pm PT
Lots of talented folks on this thread!
WBraun

climber
Nov 15, 2015 - 03:44pm PT
SGropp impressive !!!!

100% Like !!!!
WyoRockMan

climber
Grizzly, WY
Nov 15, 2015 - 04:16pm PT
SGropp,

STRONG WORK!

Thanks for sharing!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Nov 15, 2015 - 04:48pm PT

This classic Tom Frost photo is captioned The Little Giant at Work.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Nov 15, 2015 - 05:02pm PT

Here's the Beaudry hammer in action. The hook in my hand is useful for carrying the hot end of the bar from the furnace without tweaking your back.
Banquo

climber
Amerricka
Nov 16, 2015 - 08:23am PT
Hangers for 1/4" made from 1x1x1/8 stainless angle. These are stronger than any 1/4" bolt. No bending means no residual stress to promote corrosion and cracks.

the 45 degree cut on angle at 45 degrees creates pleasingly complex geometry.


Lots of shaping on the belt sander.



Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Nov 16, 2015 - 08:23am PT
Some of us contractors don't actually have the privilege of fabricating things. We just get paid to maintain, or clean stuff. I admire all the projects you guys take on!

I got out for one last job before the ground froze yesterday.

Twas a gorgeous morning...


This pad is my highest end contract, and the weather yesterday turned out way better than i ever could have dreamed!
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 22, 2015 - 09:24am PT
ruppell

climber
Nov 22, 2015 - 10:51am PT
F

Why tongue out? I have always gone tongue in for the starter course.

EDIT: I'm an idiot. Thanks Lorenzo. In my defense it was pre coffee. lol
Lorenzo

Trad climber
Portland Oregon
Nov 22, 2015 - 11:10am PT

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 22, 2015 - 11:27am PT
With heat in the shop, I'm taking a break from the finishing construction details to make a pair of laptop/tablet computer tables for the Nederland Public Library.






My team and I just need to cut in two holes for a pop-up power/charging station and a maple wire chase underneath.

Meet the team:
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 1, 2015 - 08:26pm PT
Delivery is tomorrow.



Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Dec 1, 2015 - 08:33pm PT
Ok now you're on my turf dude. We need to meet up bro! I live right in town, so gimme a shout . 3-717-0343



And with support like that how can you go wrong!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 1, 2015 - 09:03pm PT
Beauteous as always, Edge, but I'm wondering how those veneered corners are
gonna fair in a public library with a bunch of hippies stumbling around.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 1, 2015 - 09:20pm PT
Gropp, those power hammers scare the living sh#t out of me.

I just converted a farrier's propane forge into a blade-making forge. I sealed off the front door with fire brick, then cut holes on each end so that I could put long stock through the forge.

I'm in the process of making my first knife, hammered out of spring steel, but it ain't working out so well, think I got some scale in the steel and it made some deep pits. The knife is modeled after a 15th Century war dagger with a multi-stage edge and reinforced point. I still have to finish the shaping and sharpening.

I was lucky enough to find a 1908 Trenton anvil in mint condition, in a junkyard, 165 pounds with 95% rebound.

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 1, 2015 - 09:23pm PT
I wondered about that myself Reilly, but I have had good luck in the past (knock on veneer) by taking certain precautions. Basically, the edge bands are thicker than normal veneer, and I use Unibond 800 glue w/catalyst. My only concern is the amount of clamping pressure I was able to draw at 8100'; time will tell.

Besides, no one stumbles around in Ned. Never.

Evel, we should definitely get in touch, but it will have to wait until at least after the weekend. The wife's company is flying us down for 4 days in Cabo.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 2, 2015 - 06:23am PT
Sierra Ledge Rat,

I can't believe you found that anvil. It is in beautiful shape!!

I own 4 anvils, and the heaviest one weighs in at 240lbs.

Here is another cutting board I made for X'mas. (sorry for the flash).

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 2, 2015 - 07:36am PT
Anyone ever build a wheelchair ramp? I've got to get this thing done ASAP!

I've got 25' to rise 37''. There will be a landing involved. 2x8 for the stringers/joists? 16'' centers seems like overkill, any thoughts? Posts every 6'?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 2, 2015 - 07:46am PT
Well, it would be if it doesn't have to be legal for the incline. ;-)
Posts every 8' would be plenty.

Steve, that is fantastic design and execution! It's yer Carl Sagan model, right?

Yes, the photo sucks. :-)
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 2, 2015 - 07:58am PT
1/12 for human powered, 1.5/12 for electric chairs. You might be a bit short on your run there, sparky. 5 x 5 landing at doors. 36" BETWEEN railings. Go wide, it's kind. Some areas require a 2 inch curb on the edges, so recess the decking. If it's for electric, you'll need to make it beefier. If you are unsure, and it's for a commercial application, get it right (overbuilt) or you can get your ass sued, and have to re build. Redneck engineering is okay for garden sheds, but not inspectors. (Who's only job is to try justify their job)
I built some handicap access tree houses years ago. We used glue lamsand 3/8 metal brackets for the ramps. Rated for multiple heavy electric chairs.
StefanS

Trad climber
Leavenworth WA
Dec 2, 2015 - 08:04am PT
Hey Brandon Ive built a couple. If this is in a permit the slope required is 1/12 with landings required after 30".
There are rails parallel to the ramp 4" up to keep wheel chairs from rolling over the ramp edge.
The tough detail is starting from the 0 grade. Once you get above the ground, it similar to normal stick framing. You can paint the top with grit paint for traction.

What Rielly said, generally they are a huge pain. If its bootlegged just make it safe as you can.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 2, 2015 - 08:08am PT
Brandon, pass on it if you don't want to get dinged by some infector or sued by some
access nazi activist. If it is out of the public's eye then have a steel or AL transition made.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 2, 2015 - 09:09am PT
No inspector in my town, so the homeowner and I are planning on going 1.5/12 for our slope.

I'm keeping the width from the inside of each curb at 42'' and there'll be a 60''x96'' landing at the top of the long run of 25'. Hairpin turn. 1/12 pitch for the last five feet to the landing at the door, also 60''x60''

I guess I'll just thank you guys and leave it there. I think I had it figured out before my OP. I just tend to think things to death.

Edit; it's mostly the math for the toe of my stringers that was bugging me, but I'm just going to throw a string line out and make a template.
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 2, 2015 - 09:33am PT
Right on. It's good to think it out/draw it, before you are standing around in the cold. Remember to rest the bottom of your (GC) stringers on something that won't heave around after a few freeze / thaw cycles. Sloped concrete pad with nice smooth transition to decking works nice if you can work it in.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 2, 2015 - 09:43am PT
No inspector in my town

You live in Heaven?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Dec 2, 2015 - 12:22pm PT
Live free or die,without inspection!

Not over here ,Reilly I agree
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 2, 2015 - 12:46pm PT
Mad Max

Trad climber
Bakersfield
Dec 2, 2015 - 01:34pm PT
Well, it's not nearly as awesome as all you guys but I like solo camping/driving/trips, and here's my redneck sleeper cabin in my Ford Expedition, built in four hours with $130
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 2, 2015 - 08:02pm PT
I own 4 anvils, and the heaviest one weighs in at 240lbs
I have a 70# and a 165# anvil but I keep looking for more. How many is enough?
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Dec 2, 2015 - 08:49pm PT
Hey Sierra Ledge Rat,

Nice anvil ! , Great shape and a good size for knife work.
I've got 6 anvils from 40# on up
My main user is a 260# double horn from the Czech Republic that I bought new.

Just like anything ,a power hammer is just a tool, but the big ones are quite capable of hurting you if you get the work in between the dies too cold or crooked. Definitely a noise hazard!

Your knife blade in progress looks great.. I don't make knives myself, but maybe will take it up when I ''retire. ''
Those NC Kifemaker forges seem to scale up more than most, sometimes it helps to increase the gas pressure for a more reducing flame.

Not sure what the heat treat for leaf spring steel is for a blade, but I've used that material for the spikes on the bottoms of several custom technical mountaineering ice tools.

Heat to bright orange to light yellow [ non magnetic ] quench straight down and moving in slightly warm oil, Draw the temper to purple at the tip. Makes a very tough tool without being too hard.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 2, 2015 - 10:33pm PT
...the big ones are quite capable of hurting you...

So the little ones just sting?
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 3, 2015 - 01:05am PT
...for a more reducing flame...
Would it help to throw a few charcoal briquettes into the forge?
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Dec 3, 2015 - 06:00am PT
Damn, that is truly a beautiful anvil...lucky, indeed!
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 3, 2015 - 05:26pm PT
Ok, really proud of this... My son and his lovely wife recently bought their first house. (That's the proud part!) As a housewarming gift, I built them a new kitchen. The layout didn't change much, except to add a corner pantry cabinet and an island. The cabinets are traditional face frame style, Alder wood with melamine interiors. The island top is made from Black Limba. Here's the after and before shots:

And here's the top being built:

I used some Purple Heart plugs to hide the post-tension threaded rods.

And one more of the completed cabinets. I like the warm afternoon light in this one.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Dec 3, 2015 - 05:43pm PT
Beautiful wood island bajaandy. In the first pic that's where my eye went immediately. Congratulations on your kid's first purchase too.

Sierra Rat Ledge, can't wait to see the finished blade.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Dec 3, 2015 - 05:49pm PT
Oh my. Some beautiful work!

That island!!!!!


Susan
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 4, 2015 - 10:24am PT



Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 4, 2015 - 11:56am PT
^^^ Nice
Is that all pine stained in different colors?
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 5, 2015 - 09:21am PT
Yes it is. The accent is sapele.
maddog69

Trad climber
Ut
Dec 5, 2015 - 01:45pm PT
maddog69

Trad climber
Ut
Dec 5, 2015 - 01:47pm PT

The front gate/panel is on drop out hinges and surfaced with desk blotter - so it is a solid writing surface in the field. It's my first one.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 7, 2015 - 03:06pm PT
This post removed.

My one failing has been coordinating subcontractors efficiently. It's like herding cats.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 7, 2015 - 03:18pm PT
It's like herding cats.

Yes, but cats are honest.

"I'll be there tomorrow."

Who knew that 'tomorrow' was so open to interpretation?
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
Dec 8, 2015 - 09:41pm PT
I was gonna mention the terms "cunt hair" and "dead nuts".
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=red+cunt+hair

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dead+nuts
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 8, 2015 - 09:52pm PT
An "RCH" is one of the several sizes of the c-hairs. Generally considered the smallest. If someone asks you to take a c-hair off of a piece of say crown mounding, the appropriate response is "what color?" Brown is the biggest, then blonde, then red. Not kidding. Not all c-hairs are the same. Brown is equivalent to 1/3 of a blade width, or a little less than 1/16".
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 9, 2015 - 07:26am PT
As a interior trim carpenter on expensive homes here in politically correct Boulder we have moved on from the somewhat crude calling out to remove a c-hair off a piece. Instead we have refined it to the designation of dry,moist or WET within that 1/16 of an inch. Unless of course it's a low end home ( under $750,000) ,then it's anything goes. We also call out all fractions in 1/16,s so there is no confusion when somebody doesn't hear the last part of the number being called out. Now get back to work!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 9, 2015 - 02:57pm PT
Almost done, railings tomorrow. It's been kinda fun doing this without a partner or helper.




Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 9, 2015 - 03:10pm PT
Nice! So whaddya gonna do at the pavement?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 9, 2015 - 03:49pm PT
Just a little removable ramp with 1/2'' pt ply instead of 1'' deck boards.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 9, 2015 - 03:51pm PT
Why not get a few bags of mashable asphalt so it would be nice and custom?
Then you could run it out a few more feet to the bottom of that swale and
smooth it out real nice like.
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Dec 9, 2015 - 04:58pm PT
F,

The floor is flat out amazing work. Congratulations!





Brandon,

Good job on working solo there.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Dec 9, 2015 - 06:28pm PT
Brandon...what kind of wood would that be...? clean work...
BBA

Social climber
Dec 10, 2015 - 06:43am PT
Nice floor, "F".

About 20 years ago I made a stained glass partition window for my daughters old house. She took it with her to her new home some time back, and last year wanted it amended to be a wall hung piece. The hard part for me was making a decent frame box to hold two layers of glass, diffuser and LEDs. The interesting trick on this was to add a second layer of glass between the original and the diffuser. The second layer was needed as most of the glass was clear and would not work as a hanging. For the stained glass folks, what surprised me was that the color from the back piece did not affect the colors on the front. Nothing muddied up. The photons knew exactly what I wanted.


Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Dec 10, 2015 - 08:38am PT
Nice work Bill!
Lorenzo

Trad climber
Portland Oregon
Dec 10, 2015 - 11:12am PT
Brandon- nice work.

I'm a little late to the party, but others posted knee jerk posts about the difficulty working with inspectors on disability issues that really aren't warranted on single family homes. Neither the ADA nor the ABA( 1968 accessability barrier act) apply.

From the US access board website:
http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures access to the built environment for people with disabilities. The ADA Standards establish design requirements for the construction and alteration of facilities subject to the law. These enforceable standards apply to places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local government facilities.

A single family or private home is exempt and doesn't fall under the enforceable standard. they are minimum standards that don't always work for individuals anyway.

What is important is that the client be involved and on board, and be willing to discuss accessability with the inspector And be willing to write a letter if necessary. Accessability for an individual actually trumps code requirements in many cases, including things like elements of the plumbing code (shower curbs and such.)

If an inspector tries to curtail an accessability issue for a private person, he is actually in violation of the federal ADA statute, something they won't tell you. Most aren't adversarial if you communicate.

I have retrofitted ramps and accessible bathrooms on a volunteer basis for a non-profit since I retired in 2005. ( they handle insurance issues). The goal is keeping low income people with access issues in their homes as long as possible so they can maintain quality of life. The retrofits are free to clients who can't afford them.
A good many projects we do dont have room for 1/12 ramps, 5' turning circles, and other elements the ADA code require.

The key we have found, is to make sure you maintain good communication with a client, and even have them try out a ramp or two that don't meet the strict requirements of the code. . Non compliance with the guidelines easier to find than you might imagine, and there are some in public buildings here in Portland. ( the code enforcement office has steps leading to it with a rise greater than 8" the local soccer stadium didn't comply in the last remodel.Sometimes we mock up the retrofits for the client to try.

This website has a bunch of projects that didn't meet ADA, but provided access for clients. Never have had an issue with inspectors on any of them. They all went through the permit process.
http://refitportland.org/non-profit-charities/

The biggest problem we have found is that sometimes even elements that meet ADA code don't work for the client. My first wheelchair accessability lesson came on my first ramp, when I ramped it a tiny amount (~3/8") below the threshold so water wouldn't get into the house. The client couldn't get over the small hump and I rebuilt the threshold to be completely flush and even took out the existing threshold and found other ways to keep water out.(strip drain)


So rest easy. Folks who tell you inspectors will ruin your life over ADA issues have no experience dealing with inspectors in a cooperative manner. In a couple jurisdictions, the inspectors actually volunteer their time. I've taken chair lifts out of houses and reinstalled them on projects. That work is supposed to be done by licensed elevator folks. Both elevator companies who sometimes provide old lifts and inspectors have helped make sure the projects were done and inspected properly - all legally.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Dec 10, 2015 - 07:31pm PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 10, 2015 - 07:33pm PT
Wow, maybe I won't post my pics of my duct taped downspout.
nah000

climber
no/w/here
Dec 11, 2015 - 12:28am PT
SGropp: stunning. how much design was done via visualizations, and how much was done via making?
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Dec 11, 2015 - 08:00am PT
The rough idea for each railing post was drawn out full size on my steel layout table with soapstone and then the piece was forged to match.
In spite of the sculptural shape of each piece, it has to fit the site and overall design, meet code and allow assembly on site without a lot of fuss. My motto is ''that even crooked things have to look straight''.

I finished this just yesterday after 4 1/2 weeks of all out effort and just got a message that the client wants to commission another railing This one will be at least 50' long, on a set of winding stairs down a steep rocky bank.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 11, 2015 - 12:53pm PT
Finished the ramp today.





It's nothing fancy, and it was pretty simple to build, but it was really fun.

I was wondering how the railing would work going from ramp to landing to another ramp. I just let all the caps meet with good tight joints, albeit quite skewed, and then took a sander to them. Worked pretty slick if I do say so myself.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 11, 2015 - 01:19pm PT
Klean, braj! Nice werk! ;-)
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Dec 12, 2015 - 07:21pm PT
A new rear wheel.

Scored on a White Ti disc rear hub.

Cheap 29er rim

Double butted spokes and Al nipples

1064g 36 3X

total cost $310


A dial indicator with snake head and clamp was half the cost of a truing stand and I needed the long reach dial indicator setup anyway. $38 at Harbor frt.

True to +/-0.002

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Dec 12, 2015 - 09:27pm PT
TGT...yer gonna die on the first descent...
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Dec 12, 2015 - 09:41pm PT
TGT are those cross 3
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
Dec 13, 2015 - 12:09am PT
I forgot to put nailing behind some interior paneling I was putting back up after a window upgrade project.
When it was all in place I could still see light shining through from outside. My boss is a real AH/ stickler for details, so while he was vacuuming the carpet upstairs, I sprayed some great stuff into the void, and slapped a piece of door trim over the whole thing, and walked away.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Dec 13, 2015 - 08:26am PT
36 spoke, Cross 3

And I'm staying off the 40 mph downhills until I have some miles on it and am confident I wont assplode.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Dec 13, 2015 - 08:55am PT
Ulu glued and ready for final shaping today. The blade is from Jantz, just did file work and the handle.
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Dec 13, 2015 - 09:41am PT
Some framing projects - I have really been enjoying the whole process:






limpingcrab

Trad climber
the middle of CA
Dec 13, 2015 - 09:47am PT
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Dec 14, 2015 - 12:38pm PT
Besides some polyurethane, the Ulu is done.


EDIT: HAHA Reilly, what's your address? I'll send you some Orca. We mostly cut carrots with it and works good on spaghetti squash. You know, the traditional uses.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 14, 2015 - 12:52pm PT
Nice work, Justin! You just get a load of muktuk you gotta divvy up?
brotherbbock

Trad climber
Alta Loma, CA
Dec 14, 2015 - 01:36pm PT
Just finished this outdoor shower not too long ago, as well as my front porch area, and gate to match the shower.

Why an outdoor shower? Why not? Its nice getting naked outside.





skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Dec 15, 2015 - 10:42am PT
The outside shower set up looks really sweet! I've got to get one done in our yard this spring.

Yesterday I dropped some channels into a surfboard bottom. I've been typically making these out of I foam; a fused foam that rips when you hand sand it. When you machine sand it, it comes out cleaner but your control is less (lol) so sometimes things don't work out so well. Working with it is kind of like working with a large rubber erasure.


This is mostly hand work, although I have been able to use a sander to work the channel surfaces out after laying them out with a sureform first to guide me.

End product



Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 15, 2015 - 10:45am PT
So no skeg? Weird! :-)
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Dec 15, 2015 - 05:56pm PT
Gotta make all this stuff run in a week or two

Big azz VFD (ITT Goulds Pumpsmart/ABB Drive)


Connects to big azz motor (250 hp 720 rpm)


Connects to a big azz carbon fiber drive shaft


That connects to a big azz pump with a big azz millwright working on it


That connects to big azz pipe and valves


Who says sh#t can't flow up hill?
brotherbbock

Trad climber
Alta Loma, CA
Dec 16, 2015 - 07:44am PT
That channeled out surfboard looks fun!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 16, 2015 - 08:00am PT
Nice work Brotherbrock- Are you a steel guy?

Skcreidc- Very nice! who gets to glass it?
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Dec 16, 2015 - 09:25am PT
I really like brotherbock's work on that oudoor shower. Clean, and just a tight set up.

Glad you all like the channel bottom. The I foam ones get vacuum bagged at EVF.
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Dec 16, 2015 - 11:03am PT
Who says sh#t can't flow up hill?

TGT

that not fair you cant post pictures of what it looks like at work..

pretty kool..


brotherbbock

Trad climber
Alta Loma, CA
Dec 16, 2015 - 11:12am PT
@Skecreidc

I'm more of a wood man....

Thanks for the compliments.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Dec 17, 2015 - 08:08am PT
Clean work BrotherBock. I thought there was a bunch of steel in there too. Good design.
Full Credit.
brotherbbock

Trad climber
Alta Loma, CA
Dec 17, 2015 - 09:40am PT
It has steel welded frame, with flatstock welded to the inside at the depth of the wood. That way you can screw from the back and not see any hardware from the outside.

You can see a similar setup on the back of the gate as well.
AE

climber
Boulder, CO
Dec 17, 2015 - 01:40pm PT
for bajaandy:
I really like the final kitchen, a functional combo of the old white appliances nicely standing out with the great wood variations.
Just watched one of those nightmare TV "remodel/facelift expert" shows, and a) anyone, anywhere, who paints over real wood with either white or black should be dovetailed and rabbeted; b) real people cook and eat in real kitchens like yours, where functional access to prep, cooking and storage rely on good, well-planned lighting with minimal "drama" or "staging". Those designers create butt-ugly rooms that beg for another make-over as soon as the new-latest-fetish wears off. After a few rounds of those disasters, most sane folks would love to settle in to a kitchen like yours.
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 17, 2015 - 06:38pm PT
AE, Thank you for the kind words. As noted, the original layout really didn't change much. Goes to show that the tract home designers in the 1970's had it (mostly) right to begin with. (But that window seat, ugh!) All I really did was build new boxes with new doors and drawers and Euro slides and hinges and other little improvements. The addition of the island cabinet really did help define the area as well as add a functional work space. The boy did his own finishing with gel stain and catalyzed lacquer top coat. The island top is finished with mineral oil and melted bee's wax. Since this was the kid's first home, and they're not too flush for new appliances, the old ones remained. I too like the contrast of the wood tones with the white appliances and shuttered windows. It makes for a comfy little kitchen.
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 17, 2015 - 06:43pm PT
Hey brotherbbock, really digging the combo of the wood and metal. Nicely done!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 18, 2015 - 08:04am PT
I'm building a case of frostbite!

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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Dec 18, 2015 - 08:08am PT
Haha edge, don't miss that at all. The water heaters are good, but wet hands in frozen land is no fun.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 19, 2015 - 05:29pm PT
I finished the drywall mudding on my work space earlier this week when we had a snow day. Today I lightly sanded and applied two coats of primer/paint to ceilings and walls.


FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Dec 19, 2015 - 07:16pm PT
Nice
zBrown

Ice climber
Dec 19, 2015 - 07:19pm PT
Although I don't build much, this is one of the best threads on the ST.

Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 25, 2015 - 04:20am PT
I finished my very first forged knife. It was supposed to be a replica of a 15th Century war dagger (a "ballock" dagger), but it didn't turn out very good.

This was the very first thing I made with a forge and hammer. It started with an automobile leaf spring from a junkyard. I forged the general shape, but I don't have a lot of hammers so the shape was finished with an angle grinder. Quench hardened in oil, and I think I tempered it. Boxwood handle. Full tang peened over a bronze pommel cap. Bronze bolster.






T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Dec 25, 2015 - 09:16am PT
Even though I have not contributed to this thread, it is one of my favorite ones. I really enjoy reading and looking at what other craftsman are doing. Brotherbbock's outdoor shower and gate above sparked me to share a gate I built for my X girlfriend. I like how you hid the hardware Brother









The next one I build will have the hardware hidden and screwed on from behind like you did. It looks so much cleaner
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Dec 26, 2015 - 08:07am PT

This is a rolling driveway gate, fence and entry gate with some ipe attached to it. I did the Ipe in front of the house as well






mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Dec 26, 2015 - 08:16am PT
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Dec 26, 2015 - 08:18am PT
Very cool t2.

SLR, good go at the forged blade. I haven't tried that yet but do plan on making a tomahawk outta a railroad spike this winter. Though it wasn't exactly what you wanted, it still looks good.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 26, 2015 - 02:15pm PT
Not sure that RR spikes can be hardened sufficiently for a good tomahawk. I hear there are high-carbon spikes (marked HC). You should try a spark test or even try hardened one to see if they would be any good.
TGT

Social climber
So Cal
Dec 26, 2015 - 02:25pm PT
Why not just get a small piece if 4130 or 8615?

If you are going to spend the time and effort to make a silk purse, no point in starting with a long dead sow's ear.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Dec 26, 2015 - 03:26pm PT
The spike is more for practice, not for longevity. The spikes are easy to work with and even the High Carbon spikes aren't high enough for treating. They are actually low carbon compared to most blade steels. I've never used a forge, so to me I'd rather learn on some free steel, rather than ruining a silk purse.

SGropp might lend some knowledge here, hopefully:-)

Here's a couple picks of my buddies. First time forging.
He said he heat treated it like spring steel and it holds a pretty good edge. Used a mountain mohagany as a handle.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Dec 26, 2015 - 05:35pm PT
I've never made a tomahawk [ yet ] but I have heard of people using HC railroad spikes.

I have a friend who makes them out of ball pein or claw hammer heads, forging the blade out from mass of the hammer face. They already have an eye and the better quality ones are decent steel that respond well to a simple heat treat

Doing a practice run using an inexpensive material is not a bad idea. So much of successfully forging an object is working out the right sequence of steps.


Lot's of good information on tomahawks on www.iforgeiron and some of the other bladesmithing forums

phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Dec 26, 2015 - 06:14pm PT
anyone, anywhere, who paints over real wood with either white or black should be dovetailed and rabbeted

I am going to disagree with you. From a design and sometimes even a functional perspective, it can be preferable to paint wood.

Here is an example:

The modern doors with glass inserts for our house remodel were mahogany. I told my contractor I wanted then painted a specific teal. He was very reluctant but I explained to him my reasoning that the way the door was inset into a darker area of the house the bright teal door would be a focal point and draw people to the entry way. Stained mahogany would also not have been the best value/hue for the color of our stucco or interior. He still wasn't convinced. He hated the idea of painting the wood.


After it was done, he came to me and said, "You know, you were right. Those doors look great that color. " And I can't tell you how many times I've been working in the yard and have walkers going by say, "I love your house especially the color of your front doors."

A lot of times the look of old crappy wood kitchen cabinets will be improved with a good semi-gloss. I have a friend who lives in a small studio apt. The kitchen area was dark and dreary. I painted the cabinets a soft light gray and it completely changed the mood in the apt. He likes it so much more just from a mood standpoint. Color has tremendous psychological impact and you can't always get that with natural stained wood.

But I agree, if you want color, other than natural wood color, it's far preferable not to start with a hardwood at all.
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
Dec 27, 2015 - 09:29am PT
My wife wanted a taller TV stand for our bedroom. When watching a movie of TV in bed you'd have to hold remote's up really high to get over our bed and actuate the DVD player/Cable box. Total PITA.

I was tasked with building one that would alleviate this problem. I'm using my favorite, Red oak boards. Really beautiful wood to work with and the grain patterns are really cool.

Phase one: Measure, cut, and then stain the boards with a quality Linseed-oil wood finish. The board on the far right is what they look like un-finished. These boards are the main frame of the cabinet/stand.

And my humble work-shop.

It'll have 2 doors beneath the upper TV stand and a drawer beneath the doors, at the bottom.

Another request was to have a table that folds up from one side as a writing surface, and folds back down when not in use to save space. That will be the crux of this project.
Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Joshua Tree
Dec 27, 2015 - 09:45am PT
You ever cut up a red oak? Like drop the tree, cut it up for firewood?

How to describe the smell...kinda like wet, nasty dogsh#t. We burned firewood as our primary heat source growing up. Mostly white oak, some hickory, occasional pecan if one fell (pecan sucks to split, it's really "stringy" and pretty dense, fine with a hydraulic but we split by hand until my brother and I left home..then dad bought a splitter) and some red oak.

Doesn't stink to burn, don't notice it really once the wood is dried and seasoned, but fresh? Hoo boy, nasty!

mikeyschaefer

climber
Sport-o-land
Dec 27, 2015 - 10:37am PT
I'm kinda building a 10.4kW PV setup at my place in central Oregon. Though to be honest I'm just doing some of the manual labor, like digging a 350' ditch to lay conduit in. A local company is doing most of the heavy lifting. But I had to lift up the pen and write the check which wasn't a small task.

Real excited for it to be done. Everything on my 5 acre property is electric. No gas on the property so heat is even electric. The PV system will produce everything I need to run the place.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 27, 2015 - 10:44am PT
Are you also installing storage?
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Dec 29, 2015 - 07:08pm PT

Hanging two Banners for the L.A KINGS hockey organization..
Pretty stoked to have JIM FOX and LUC approval..



Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 30, 2015 - 07:47am PT
Happy birthday, bro! GO KINGS!

Gonna help my friend fix his dad's septic system today. Pretty sure nobody wants pics of that, eh?
perswig

climber
Jan 2, 2016 - 03:12pm PT
^^
Dug up our holding tank and replaced the lift pump last month.
Good times.



Found this about building a mud hut over a period of several months. Pretty impressive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P73REgj-3UE&feature=youtu.be

Dale
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 2, 2016 - 06:13pm PT
Starting to look workshopish.




Phantom X

Trad climber
Honeycomb Hideout
Jan 2, 2016 - 06:16pm PT
^^^^No oyster bar??
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 2, 2016 - 07:54pm PT
That's so nice edge, great work! I wish I had space for something like that (so does my wife).

Did you pipe any air? There's a simple coupler fitting that transitions 1/2" irrigation pvc to 1/4" pneumatic fittings. It's nice to have a slinky hose at each station.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 3, 2016 - 04:39am PT
Edge,

Nice shop!

I'll never get even close to that organization.
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Jan 3, 2016 - 06:37am PT
We live on a half acre, just north of the downtown Seattle area (about 20 minutes).

Our son and his wife expressed an interest in living in our little 1928 rental cottage on the back part of our lot, so after the previous tenant (who virtually trashed the place) moved out, we set to work to get it ready.

Here's the layout from the top of our house - garage on the left (in which you'd find our climbing wall/cave), and the rental house in back.


This is me, dressed for success (wearing a T from an episode of Extreme Makeover my son and I were on)...


The porch was totally open on this house, as you can see in the original pic. So, I began closing it in to create a mudroom / barrier from direct outside cold air into the living room...


Took up the old floors (hello, asbestos), and had the original, old-growth fir floors (which we didn't know were there) refinished...





repainted and carpeted living room...

Before...



My son, Joe, helping with the siding on the newly closed in porch...


T&G pine on the inside of the newly closed in porch...


And aside from some caulking and minor trim work, here're the new porch and front steps...


I have to say that it's pretty awesome having our son and his wife living so near us. They are both fantastic human beings...and they have a little one (girl) on the way. Life is gonna change around here!!!!
perswig

climber
Jan 3, 2016 - 06:57am PT
My elbows ache just thinking about scraping that floor. Nice work!

Dale
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
Jan 3, 2016 - 07:10am PT
^^^ It was genuinely sucky work... (just the scraping. The rest was a blast).
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Jan 9, 2016 - 12:10pm PT
Just finished a knife-holder, made from re-purposed fencing and bamboo flooring scraps:


This is what 2400 bamboo skewers looks like (with cut-down 4"X4" scrap):


Finished product with all 10 knives and sharpener:

Daphne

Trad climber
Northern California
Jan 9, 2016 - 12:20pm PT
Just started the stairs this weekend. I've ripped out the carpet. I found a newspaper clipping underneath that is from 1990. The house was built in 1901.


Aha! MrE, so that's what the skewers were for. Looks nice and will keep the knife edges nice and sharp for you to cut yourself with ;)
F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 10, 2016 - 08:05am PT
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Jan 10, 2016 - 09:05am PT
There are some beautiful projects going on! Loving them all.
(I bought new shower curtains. : /



Susan
pocoloco1

Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
Jan 10, 2016 - 09:14am PT
Notice the smiley face on the dust pan.....gotta love a sense of humor.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Jan 10, 2016 - 01:08pm PT
That's badass misterE.

You too F.

And Daphne, my sinuses are sending their best wishes to yours.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 10, 2016 - 04:28pm PT
The world's newest and smallest mountain shop is open.
Lorenzo

Trad climber
Portland Oregon
Jan 10, 2016 - 04:41pm PT
Must be new. The doorknob isn't even installed yet ;-)

As I guy who had a shop once, I'd get that fixed.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jan 10, 2016 - 05:50pm PT
Mooser, that looks great!

Daphne, I'm loving your project. Old carpet is so disgusting.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 11, 2016 - 09:08am PT

Doorknob
Ski Rack
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 11, 2016 - 09:17am PT
F, nice work!

Mr E, very creative, sir! Are the pick up sticks just crammed in there? Can I steal yer design?
BTW, wouldn't that be a 'steel' rather than a 'sharpener'? ;-)
F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 14, 2016 - 07:58pm PT


Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 15, 2016 - 11:55am PT
Wind Over the Earth recording studio, Longmont, CO.

T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Jan 15, 2016 - 12:03pm PT


This will be a 12' tall bouldering wall for the Naval Special Warfare Dept. in Coronado.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 19, 2016 - 03:00pm PT
Blued Pine service counter over reclaimed,


Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 19, 2016 - 04:16pm PT
T2

I know several SEALS on that base. There's been a nice peak out front the last few weeks.
Mad Max

Trad climber
Bakersfield
Jan 19, 2016 - 04:51pm PT
Another reason to become a Navy SEAL: free bouldering pass!
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 19, 2016 - 08:18pm PT

Any guesses?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 19, 2016 - 09:24pm PT
A hatchback door for a custom trailer?
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 19, 2016 - 10:14pm PT
Nice one Edge. Happy 2016. My friend bought a junky teardrop and the hatch needed a do over. A little cherry and a koa accent. $100 friend price.

I hope that you're well. Keep posting up the good stuff.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 20, 2016 - 08:53am PT
One more bent and a deck to go where the scaffolding is frozen into place now. Block plane much?
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Jan 25, 2016 - 07:45am PT
Nice flip, I noticed that tear drop down there and the Gnarly Carrot work looks good, can't wait for that to open.

Made a sheath this weekend outta kydex for a knife I did for Mindy.

After heating one side for 10 minutes at 300° the kydex becomes noodle like and you press it to form the blade.
Pressing the other side
Holes drilled for rivets.
Rough shape, final shaping I did with my circular bench grinding wheel.
Sea shell handle
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 25, 2016 - 07:59am PT
Ya mean like real sea shells in epoxy? Way rad!
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 25, 2016 - 07:59am PT
Justin,
You're a master. Great stuff. I'd love to check out your shop sometime.

( did you see the 2015 Master Knife Maker Video? Epic.)
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Jan 25, 2016 - 08:14am PT
Reilly, yes they're cast in an acrylic epoxy. Love how it looks, but a total pain to work with. Hard to cut with a band saw, was thinking should I really be pushing this hard? Shaping with a belt grinder was tough too, because I'd have it where I wanted then a big shell would pop out and I'd have to grind more. Long story short, I'll stick to wood.

Thanks flip, though I am far from master status, but love making them. Tons to learn still, just getting into grinding from bar stock. Haven't seen that video, but will check it out.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Jan 25, 2016 - 08:17am PT
Drop. Dead. Beautiful.
Blown. Away.

Susan
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 25, 2016 - 08:20am PT
I'd have it where I wanted then a big shell would pop out

That's the first thing that occurred to me. Couldn't you brush on one more thick layer?
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 25, 2016 - 08:38am PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]

This Guy
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Jan 25, 2016 - 09:27am PT
Thanks Susan!

Reilly that was the backup plan, but it worked out without filling. Their epoxy was greenish, but think clear would have worked.

Flip, that is awesome, true mastery. Hope SGropp sees that.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jan 25, 2016 - 08:25pm PT
Cool stuff
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Jan 25, 2016 - 09:11pm PT
Does a new route count?


nature

climber
Boulder, CO
Jan 25, 2016 - 09:39pm PT
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jan 25, 2016 - 10:15pm PT
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 25, 2016 - 11:30pm PT
F - have shingled around a few arch-top, oval and round windows - always a good time...
ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Jan 25, 2016 - 11:33pm PT
For the nerds... here's a little Arduino circuit I've built. Next step is to move the parts onto a PCB. Don't ask me what it's for, I'm too embarrassed to say.

[Click to View YouTube Video]
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 26, 2016 - 06:42am PT
Don't ask me what it's for,

Oh, I think it is pretty obvious - a security monitor to make sure nobody is stealing yer proj. ;-)
Climbsrox

Trad climber
seattle, wa
Jan 26, 2016 - 06:15pm PT

My wife and I started a custom drum manufacturing company here near Darrington, Wa (home of some fantastic granite slab domes. Wood is from the woods quite literally. Cherry with purple heart accent on this soon to be snare drum.

Well except for the Purple Heart 😀
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 31, 2016 - 05:49pm PT
With my wife away for the week exploring the wilds of Florida (Jupiter Beach, sound terrifying), I was able to make good progress on the shop as snow falls outside and Penny the Welsh Corgi sleeps on a piece of carpet.

The electrical fixtures and cover plates are 100% done, dust collector is connected under the floor to the table saw and joiner, shelves and accordion doors (for dust control) have been added to the drafting nook/office, the insulated concrete half walls have been capped with painted shelves, a new tool cabinet with sliding doors (again, dust...) was added to the left of the corner tool cabinet, and shelves for the speakers and microwave.

Behind the corner tool cabinet are two deep triangular shelves that keep stacks of bulky furniture blankets and packaging foam away from the dust; an added benefit is that it also makes a great bass trap for deadening the low frequency sound waves inside the shop.




Snow day tomorrow, so I'll get to do some more organizing and shelf hanging.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Jan 31, 2016 - 07:42pm PT
^^^^. A place of beauty, hard work and even repose!


Susan
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Feb 1, 2016 - 08:53am PT
^^^^^^^^^^^
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 4, 2016 - 06:27pm PT

Our owner wanted a free standing staircase. Structural steel, clad in wood was not budget friendly.

I designed this stair out of MDF clad, LVL wood with steel gussets, making the stringers and landing into a monolithic truss.

The cost was 1/3 of steel.

Crap! Just noticed my carpenter forgot to plug the screws on the handrail.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Feb 10, 2016 - 07:59pm PT
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Feb 10, 2016 - 08:05pm PT
This is such a great thread!
Highgloss

Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
Feb 10, 2016 - 08:16pm PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Feb 10, 2016 - 08:21pm PT
Stark and Cool^^^^^^

In the middle of some myself ,Evel,but lighter.
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Feb 10, 2016 - 08:39pm PT
Built a wood shed


All was going well until we had a "wind storm" 90 mph gusts will let you know whether you properly secured the walls to the base.


I failed.

The irony is that wood pile has been moved so many times that when I finally thought it was in it's final spot, we had to move it off the shed to repair it, then stack it once again. The plan is when we've burned off 1/2 the wood to enclose one half and turn it into a sauna.

Our dog likes it when I build a fire

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 11, 2016 - 10:37am PT
Yay tiling!


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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Feb 11, 2016 - 10:45am PT
Had a guy I work with want me to put a new handle on a pairing knife that was dear to him. A cheap blade, but he loved to cut with it, so I took on the challenge.
The handle had seen it's last days.
Here's the flaw in the design, it's a small tang that is half hidden, when should be full hidden to prevent moisture from getting in. The wood rotted and the brass rivets were done too.
Good pic of the small tang(handle area).
Trying to avoid pining it, so got it pretty tight.
Ready to glue and then the final shaping. Will post when it's all finished.
John M

climber
Feb 11, 2016 - 10:55am PT
Snow day tomorrow, so I'll get to do some more organizing and shelf hanging.

Edge, I really admire what you do, but you and I have a different idea of what a snow day means.. haha..

Powder Powder Powder!

This thread sure has a lot of great stuff.

Stairs, shops, drums, knifes, broken wood sheds.. ( ouch, 90 mph winds mine would have failed too )

way cool stuff. I'm glad this thread exists. Inspiring!
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Feb 11, 2016 - 03:23pm PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 11, 2016 - 06:04pm PT

Edge, I really admire what you do, but you and I have a different idea of what a snow day means.. haha..

Powder Powder Powder!

John, if I wasn't nursing a severe case of prepatellar bursitis, post infection, then I too would have found more appropriate use of time.

Another bathroom/tile job I recently finished.


Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Feb 11, 2016 - 07:07pm PT
What wood are those shelves?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 11, 2016 - 07:57pm PT
Evel, I believe they are walnut veneer. The shelving unit was an IKEA rig the owner supplied, I just assembled and hung it at the end of the project.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Feb 11, 2016 - 08:19pm PT
Seem to do a lot more baths of late.

Good looking work up there!
F

climber
away from the ground
Feb 11, 2016 - 11:14pm PT
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Feb 11, 2016 - 11:35pm PT
hey there say, edge, evel, and all you guys, WOW, neat stuff!!!

i always love seeing this thread...

say, evel, here is my fireplace, :))

not cemented, and not fireproof, as it has some
wood, holding the bricks...

but i have FAKE candle for this FACE fireplace...

cost me 60 bucks for the cinder blocks... :)


might mortar it later, but not needed to now...
only if i fix it up a bit wider and better,
later down the line, with a bit more money...


:)







thanks for sharing... :)
my cats and pup dog, however, won't find it WARM here, :))
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Feb 14, 2016 - 04:52pm PT
From this

To this

To this




Some beautiful tile work from you guys.
F

climber
away from the ground
Feb 22, 2016 - 08:01pm PT
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Feb 26, 2016 - 04:30pm PT
Surfboard blanks (EPS) for this summer, 5'10" - 7'6". Gluing up stringers right now.


Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 27, 2016 - 04:53pm PT
I cranked out the sliding barn door today, replacing the two 'temporary' sheets of plywood that went up late Fall.





The shop is now effectively done to the point where I won't feel guilty returning to my outdoor pursuits on my free time.

In fact, I'll be glad to walk away from the muth3rfugg3r.
WBraun

climber
Feb 27, 2016 - 06:11pm PT
Kevin

You forgot the razor wire on top of the fence and the guard towers from ISIS and El Chapo coming out of the Walmart tunnels .....

:-)
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Feb 27, 2016 - 06:35pm PT
Razor wire , el chapo , Acid , ISIS..? Sounds like code for a big drug deal..?
Phantom X

Trad climber
Honeycomb Hideout
Feb 27, 2016 - 06:45pm PT
Smart looking fence.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 27, 2016 - 08:31pm PT
Warbler, you can bet your ash that I'm jealous of your milled slabs. Sweet score!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 27, 2016 - 08:38pm PT
Well done projects Warbler. Not much sap wood on the redwood fence-very clean.
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Feb 27, 2016 - 09:44pm PT
You should use some of the ash to make ribs for a canoe or kayak

Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Feb 28, 2016 - 06:25am PT
Is that a composite skin on the canoe? Really nice.
Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Feb 28, 2016 - 06:34am PT
Building a pair of shooting benches for the 1300 yard range. This is the first one.

SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Feb 29, 2016 - 08:22pm PT
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Feb 29, 2016 - 08:27pm PT
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Feb 29, 2016 - 08:32pm PT
Not building yet, but these are the good times I will always remember.

Large-format tile over hardiboard over 2 layers of linolium over 1/2 plywood - not to mention the hardiboard/plaster/wallpaper/drywall walls and ceiling frosted with 50-YO loose insulation... Wish I had friends there to share the joy...nearing the end of a week of demo:

Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 2, 2016 - 06:16pm PT

On the road again with the recent iteration. Finally got around to making a door for the cabinet, replaced the window awning, added an exterior sink and front deck, and a few changes inside.
The Journey continues.



Nice work all. Hey S Gropp, I'm curious about the table behind the chain drain a few posts back. Can I ask what it is?
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Mar 2, 2016 - 08:30pm PT
The table in the background is called a platten table, 5'x 10' x 5'' thick cast ductile iron. It weighs about 5,600 lbs.

It is perfectly square and dead flat and has a grid of 2'' square holes to take various clamping and bending tools. It's bolted to a steel frame on concrete footings so it doesn't move or get out of level.

Really handy for bending heavy stock to a line and as a reference surface for setting up a project.

They are available new for big $$ and sometimes show up used. This one originally came out of the Tacoma Shipyard .
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 3, 2016 - 01:30pm PT
It looks important. Today I'm building cabinetry on a plastic picnic table. Thanks for explaining.
Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Mar 3, 2016 - 01:56pm PT
Installed


Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 3, 2016 - 06:58pm PT

I've seen some great yards on this thread by do-it-yourselfers. Homeowner built stuff always has the most sole.

We build houses for a living but I love back yards! These are two yards We've collaborated with our clients to complete.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Mar 4, 2016 - 12:39am PT
Installed

What are they for?
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 4, 2016 - 06:57am PT
Flip has the Gypsy mobile departed the Fork? Hopefully not permanently.

SGropp, if you have the history channel, think you'd like Forged in Fire. They make blades, but some really cool Smithing.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
It's on Tuesday nights.
Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Mar 4, 2016 - 07:20am PT
What are they for?

As I posted up thread, they are shooting benches.

The plywood top makes them convertible to be used as prone/field position shooting platforms as well.

Level, sturdy and stable. Just need to do some weed abatement near the targets and we will be good to go.


hellroaring

Trad climber
San Francisco
Mar 4, 2016 - 09:37pm PT
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Mar 4, 2016 - 09:39pm PT
Does demo count?

It was 6 days, ending in roto-hammering large-format floor tile with 4 layers under - good times:

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 5, 2016 - 08:02am PT
I haven't built anything in a month and I'm losing my freaking mind!

My better half tells me that I'm like a working breed of dog. Must work, must work, must work, or else I start chewing on things in the house.

Gah! Bring on spring! I've got concrete to pour and things to build!
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Mar 5, 2016 - 06:42pm PT
Boat parts. I'm safety supervisor


Love those backyards. And the bowls!!!!!! Wowsa
Susan
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 5, 2016 - 07:47pm PT
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Mar 5, 2016 - 09:35pm PT
I just built a pretty cool route between demo work (with ya on the "working breed", Brandon!)

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/directors-cut/111665570

Her's three shots of a climber on the route:



Mtbphoto

Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
Mar 5, 2016 - 09:42pm PT
Thanks for the new route MisterE. My wife climbed it today and loved it. The new 5.9 around the corner is fun too.
the Fet

climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
Mar 6, 2016 - 12:28pm PT
Not a new build, but I moved this coop to a new location and added a metal roof last week.

The netting is to keep the chickens close to the coop. You've got to train them to stay in the new area. You gradually expand their range.

It's fun to build something solid and weatherproof, but where fit and finish don't matter so much. So you can knock it out really quick but end up with a pretty cool structure.





Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Mar 15, 2016 - 07:34am PT
Made another sword scabbard for a friend. If you exclude the screw-ups and re-dos, this one took about 24 hours of work. If you include the screw ups, the time is closer to 30 hours.

Most of the required time was spent tooling the leather and fine-tuning the wood core so that the sword slides in and out smoothly. The belt mounts are little skulls.


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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Mar 15, 2016 - 10:34am PT
SLR, that is beautiful. You are an artist.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Mar 15, 2016 - 11:31am PT
Compound sliding miter saws take up a ton of space, but by making a hanging cabinet I was able to organize this corner of the shop and create more floor space. I had woefully overlooked the need for lumber storage, so by hanging the cabinet I have room for 12' boards on the floor beneath.

It needs some more work, but the hard part is done.

brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Mar 15, 2016 - 11:32am PT
^^^Nice shop.

Me jealous.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Mar 15, 2016 - 01:49pm PT
Edge obviously doesn't do anything in his shop, 'cause it's clean
(:
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Mar 17, 2016 - 06:52am PT
Working on installing copper gutter over
steps to the deck.


pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Mar 17, 2016 - 07:07am PT
Here comes the unsafe ladder comments!

pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Mar 17, 2016 - 07:08am PT
Overall view of test gutter/downspout install

Phil_B

Social climber
CHC, en zed
Mar 18, 2016 - 05:17pm PT
I have a friend who works for a hardwood retailer. When I mentioned that we'd bought a mattress, but were sleeping on the floor, he offered to help me build a platform bed. I found some plans and videos on the interweb that showed what I was looking for and he took it from there.

In reality, he did about 99% of the work. I got to hold the ends of boards so he didn't need a separate table. I also got to do all the sanding, which was more work than I thought it was going to be since we were building out of maple.

When I got it home, I finished it and then assembled with a couple more screws. Easy to take apart if we move.

Here are a couple pics I took of it.

MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Mar 18, 2016 - 06:24pm PT
Built a first ascent for my wife today, and she sent!

"Muppet Show" is a 5-bolt 5.8 on Pink Face Buttress in the Lower Gorge:



F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 27, 2016 - 08:11pm PT

Spruce and Koa Ulu bowl

Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 27, 2016 - 08:13pm PT
Whatever that is, it is super beautiful. Nice.
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 29, 2016 - 04:30pm PT



Worst concrete floor I've ever seen. Class C finish for a class AA price. That guy is gonna get back charged.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 29, 2016 - 04:35pm PT
I had the same problem a couple of months ago, only the baseboard was coped and I laid the tile. A little scribe work and I was good to go. Only I know of the hiccup (ok, you guys know now, too).

In other news, I just got picked up by a local builder. Back to back higher end new construction. Needless to say, I'm stoked!
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 29, 2016 - 04:40pm PT
I hope your tile wasn't out by 3/8 in 2 feet. That's the thickness of the tile!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 29, 2016 - 04:48pm PT
No, nothing that significant but enough to warrant a scribe. I had a 1/16'' drop from one tile to the other and I don't allow shadow lines in my work. It's tricky though when the inside corner is coped, less wiggle room.
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 29, 2016 - 04:55pm PT
You're right about that. If this was coped or full profile, well, the concrete guy would get a back charge and an ear full.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 31, 2016 - 08:45am PT

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Apr 1, 2016 - 10:54am PT
Nice Flip Flop. Do you have a high wind problem?

I'm working on a roof deck with a view.

Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Apr 3, 2016 - 06:59am PT
I made another sword scabbard, based on the scabbards seen in 15th century illuminated manuscripts from the battle of Agincourt. This is the 7th scabbard that I've made, but this is for me (not a gift).

MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Apr 3, 2016 - 03:48pm PT
Nice slab finish and stand, Kris!

Remodelling a kitchen in Bishop - I like kitchen remodels because I am a cook, as well. It's nice to help people get psyched about their cooking space.

This one was horrible: tiny kitchen with a mini-bathroom off the back shared with an entry - narrow and confining...we blew the whole thing out and it is getting close now.

Installing the oak flooring - before and during shots:


Majid_S

Mountain climber
Karkoekstan
Apr 3, 2016 - 06:16pm PT
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15 billion battery getting wasted per year x 50% reduction = in $$$ ?



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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Apr 8, 2016 - 07:28am PT
Finished a knife for the ASCA auction. If anyone is interested in it, get your bids in. Manzanita scales and mountain file work.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Apr 8, 2016 - 07:32am PT
Warbler that cypress is beautiful, nice work.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 10, 2016 - 02:44pm PT
Handplane for body surfing...

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 10, 2016 - 04:37pm PT
Cool! Poplar?
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 10, 2016 - 06:42pm PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Apr 11, 2016 - 06:18pm PT
Just got a load of oak plywood to pimp out this old sheep herders wagon. The ranch handyman has re-skinned the roof, gutted the walls, and is cutting insulation before running tongue and groove boards on the arched roof.

The rest will be my job: plywooding the walls, building custom cabinets and benches, and remaking the bed platform/pull-out table assembly, all while working in the 'spirit' of the original work. I'm sure there will be additional tasks like flooring and tiling around the tiny wood stove.

It needs to be finished to serve as a post-wedding cabin on July 2, and I will be trying to build it in my free time (nights and weekends) while still finding at least one day a week to climb.




I also have to incorporate this antique ice chest into the side wall cabinetry, and notched to fit over a wheel well. Oh well oh well.


Let the fun begin.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Apr 11, 2016 - 09:00pm PT
Damn Edge! That's gonna be so cool!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 11, 2016 - 09:05pm PT
Edge, how does yer client think the T&G isn't going to rot from the inside
out lying against metal which is going to be constantly condensing moisture?
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Apr 11, 2016 - 09:12pm PT
How do you say black mold in Basque...?
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 11, 2016 - 09:16pm PT
Like this.
Vapor barrier. Use it or rot.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Apr 11, 2016 - 09:40pm PT
Reilly, the arched roof is a membrane over plywood on plywood arched rafters; the plywood rafters are all original and show no prior signs of rot or mold. I'm not sure what the layering is of the existing side walls, but looks to be standard RV type construction and everything is being re-constructed similar to how it was removed.

The owner and her husband, now deceased, bought the trailer used when they purchased these 600 acres in the early 70's. They lived in it for a year while their home was being constructed, and so it has great sentimental value. In all of that time the roof was the only structural element in need of replacing, so we're all figuring this remodel will outlast all parties involved.
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 11, 2016 - 09:56pm PT
The wall in my picture above was insulated with blue board, no VB. Similar to what it looks like in the camper Edge is pimping out. The difference I'm guessing is the 4 month old wall in my photo was in a house where a few dozen yards of concrete and drywall mud evaporated a few hundred gallons of water into the air. The vapor got past the foam (which is a retarder, not barrier), and condensed on the CDX wall sheeting behind it. Nothing 3$ worth of plastic and basic cold climate construction knowledge couldn't have prevented. Sad to see that in a home still under construction. Just because somebody has 1200$ to buy a GC liscence doesn't mean they have a clue.



3$ worth of plastic would have saved somebody 800$ in rework and mold remidiation.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 12, 2016 - 04:56am PT
Cool! Poplar?

Wow, you're good. 15" x 8" for smaller, softer surf. I have some EPS foam glue-ups for bigger surf. Just need to find the time to build them out.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Apr 12, 2016 - 04:58am PT
this just in

Nice work
Love the two-tone manzanita, never thought of using that wood
Did you stabilize it, or use it raw?

Do you stabilize any of your wood? I just made a vacuum chamber but haven't used it yet.
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Apr 12, 2016 - 07:35am PT
Thanks SLR.
Manzanita is very dense and doesn't need to be stabilized. I have heard people boil it to get the sap out and avoid cracking as it dries, but I just work around the cracks.

I was planning on trying to stabilize some buckeye burl, but never got around to it. Usually just buy the buckeye in stabilized blocks. Was gunna use a big glass jar filled with wood hardener and then apply the pressure to push the bubbles out and fill the voids with hardener. Seemed simple, but would like to hear how it goes if you try it.
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Apr 12, 2016 - 09:34am PT
I dig your table Warbler....well done.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Apr 12, 2016 - 09:49am PT
I used a Harbor Freight brake line vacuum bleeder for the vacuum pump, and a 1-quart Mason jar that I stole from my mother-in-law. The stabilizing resin that I bought is Stick Fast. I have some Swedish spalted birch that I'm gonna use for a handle on a knife, but I figure that I'll stabilize a bunch of other handle scales at the same time.

I'm not gonna show you any of my blades 'cause I suck as a blacksmith.
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Apr 14, 2016 - 06:02pm PT
I posted the start of this project a while ago, but I finally finished the power supply for it.

This is my homebrew 40 meter CW (Morse) transmitter, built from plans that came out in the 1950's. Still working on the receiver for it, which is a 1946 Hallicrafters S-20 Sky Champion.

Getting started on my next project, which is a home built IRLP (Ham radio over the Internet) node, so that I can use my ham radio anywhere that I have Net access to transmit all over the globe. Bit more modern, haha. Will post that up once I get all the components.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 14, 2016 - 06:43pm PT
Cool proj, Vegas! You'll be ready for the Apocalypse! ;-)



Step 1: Wait til 1730 to go to Homey Dopey so most of the idiots are gone
and be sure to take up three parking spaces.

Step 2: Buy one sheet of 3/4 CDX to make a set of stairs so Mom can get
into the rig. I was gonna make a ramp but I decided it would be easier
with 3-1/2" steps, especially going down.

ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Apr 14, 2016 - 09:02pm PT
That's a work of art vegasclimber.

DE WB6JWB
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Apr 14, 2016 - 10:54pm PT
Many thanks Shawn! Building that rig gave me a chance not only to learn, but also really appreciate the roots of ham radio.
Vegasclimber

Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
Apr 14, 2016 - 11:04pm PT
Another project that I was building. This is a battery powered solid state amplified speaker. It was a challenge to work on and building on a circuit board - I actually fried the first board and had to order a new one. A fun project, for sure.


Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 17, 2016 - 06:51am PT
My 1st handplane (for body surfing)


Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 17, 2016 - 06:55am PT
Vegasclimber... I got my Amateur Extra license about 18 months ago and seriously thinking about building a beverage antenna for CW Morse Code Tx/Rx. I really want to to get DX with Tristan da Cunha.

Nice proj.

W3GHZ
T2

climber
Cardiff by the sea
Apr 17, 2016 - 02:30pm PT
Sweet hand gun Gunkie! What kind of finish does or will it have?

This is a handrail / gardrail project I am working on right now

Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 18, 2016 - 08:58am PT
Sweet hand gun Gunkie! What kind of finish does or will it have?

Thanks. Just 3 coats of spar urethane lightly sanded between coats. Seems OK. I'm psyched because it probably only took a total of 3 hours to make the thing and the only tools I used were a jig saw, sander with a firm pad, three or four sheets of sandpaper, a drill with a 3/16" bit, a dremel tool with a small ball router bit (to recess to the 3mm perlon on the bottom), a small amount of spar urethane, some 3mm perlon and some 9/16" supertape. The total cost for materials might have been $5 for the poplar, a few pennies of urethane and some climbing cord and webbing looking for a good home.

It's not a Hess handplane ($100+) but it should wrench my shoulder equally as well.
labrat

Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
Apr 18, 2016 - 11:09am PT


Some raised garden beds.....

Taking me forever......
Enjoying the process quite a bit!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 25, 2016 - 02:07pm PT
Fancy handrails, T2! I wish you were closer - I'd have some work for you.

Making a new TV stand with many drawers for CD's and DVD's.
I'm no Edge so I make dovetail drawers the old fashioned way- WITH A ROUTER, Y'ALL!
This is the first one straight out of the Keller jig. No sanding or nothing!

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Apr 25, 2016 - 06:03pm PT
Reilly, say five "Our Handsaw"s and plant a maple tree.

(You didn't hear it from me, but a Leigh jig is also the schitt for making non-furniture type drawers. Or so I've been told.)
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 25, 2016 - 06:23pm PT
say five "Our Handsaw"s

HaHaHa! When I was at the Vatican last year I snuck into the Vatican
woodshop right next to St Peter's and chewed the fat with Gepetto.
I asked if there were any openings and he said, "Si, quando muoio."

FYI, the Leigh is much more difficult to get dialed in. The Keller
is ridiculously easy and the pieces can be different thicknesses.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Apr 25, 2016 - 07:20pm PT
My knowledge of Romance languages is severely lacking, but it was definitely worth googling 'quando muoio', Reilly. Classic!

I only use the Leigh for kitchens and such, and I admit it is a bit finicky. What I like about it is the fact that I can custom set the size of the tails for each size drawer. I like the way it looks when you have tightly spaced tails at the edges, gradually getting wider towards the middle; just an unnecessary personal touch of mine that no one notices but makes me feel clever.


Similar to the effect on this hand dovetailed drawer (which also has drawer sides that taper in cross section from 5/16" thick at the top to 9/16" at the bottom, but that's another storied obsession.)
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 26, 2016 - 05:28am PT
Made a boo-boo on a board I'm building. I was rushing because I had to pick up my son from lacrosse practice. Remember kids measure twice, cut once...




Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 27, 2016 - 10:45pm PT
Integrated landing- check

Dropped first riser the thickness of the tread (added back floor thickness)- check

Clipped nose of stringers to receive newel post- check

Looks great!

I did some free standing stairs out of LVL earlier in the thread.
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climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Apr 28, 2016 - 07:21am PT
Mosquitoes suck. So wanted to make sure they suck somewhere else.
Mosquitoes are one of the few things in the world that everyone can agree upon. F*#k them.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Apr 29, 2016 - 02:26pm PT
Up to my liver spots in parts for the sheep herders wagon, and yes, I am pre-fabbing everything from field measurements. I'm gonna die.

steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Apr 29, 2016 - 02:51pm PT
Lauren,

I don't envy you. I'm glad that I'm retired. It has been really beautiful up here in N.H. No bugs-super dry air- just like a really nice day in Colorado.

I'm working on an "Island" for my son's new kitchen. It's really just an extra tall table, with a few turned legs out of 3" square maple, from a tree I cut down. I haven't made any furniture in years, so it's a nice diversion.

Perhaps I'll get off my butt and post a few pictures.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 29, 2016 - 06:52pm PT
5'11" groveller (sp?)


brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Apr 30, 2016 - 08:11pm PT
I scored this pop up trailer for free.

Gonna refurb and paint it.

I started off by putting some new flooring down and a little painting inside.



A lot more to do but this baby will be ready to roll this summer.
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Apr 30, 2016 - 08:12pm PT
Nice board Gunkie. Looks fun.

The pop up trailer will definitely be going on some surf trips soon.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 30, 2016 - 08:20pm PT
Gunkie-
Mini Simmons?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 1, 2016 - 09:37am PT
Edge, love yer cord holder on the Every Picture thread! It did come as quite a shock to know
you stooped to such practicality especially hard on the heels of learning you own a Leigh! ;-)
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 1, 2016 - 09:45am PT
These trailers are awesome. I remember decking out my 1988 4-runner with mosquito netting and thinking I was living fat. What did I know? What Edge and brotherbrock are building are just sweet.

Gunkie-
Mini Simmons?

I don't know. I think I'd like to go shorter for a mini-simmons so I can throw the board around. Will probably go 1/4" toe on the fronts 1.25" off the rail and 1/8" toe on the trailers 2" off the rail. It will make me think I'm a good surfer.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2016 - 10:21am PT
I made a cane for my mom. It includes two small burls from up on Monitor Pass, and a piece of red coral that she gave me many years ago.


Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 1, 2016 - 01:10pm PT
My client for the wagon is my wife's cousin, who lives about 30 miles north of us in the Indian Peaks. She just shared this picture of her in 1971, the year she married and became step-mom to these two boys. They bought the wagon that year and spent the summer in it in an aspen grove on Caribou Ranch while the boys slept in a pup tent just outside. They later moved it to its present location on 600 acres, and lived in it for a year while their house was under construction.


"She's a lovely old girl! I'm honored to have Loran bringing his wood artistry to the sheep herders wagon that I started out married life in nearly 50 years ago. This wagon was one of the last 2 made by the JH Ahlender Manufacturing Co. in Provo, Utah. Herder's wagons were built (first with wood and canvas) to provide a "Home on the Range" for sheep herders. Small and perfectly designed, with a Dutch door that opened to give the herder a view of his flock or to drive a team of horses or mules, these wagons were a way of life for the Basque herders and, now, mostly Mexican, Peruvian, and Bolivians, hired by ranchers to tend their far flung flocks."

Audrey wrote "The Sierra Club Naturalists Guide to the Southern Rockies."

And Reilly, I have to ask; this Vatican carpenter you met, he would have to admit that he can never be better than second best, right? I know the big guy is retired and all, but he left quite a legacy.

And what does he work on? Remodeling bathrooms for in which the Pope to poop? Making unfinished pine tater bins for the Holy Kitchen? Or is it strictly museum conservator type work on the existing collections? I'm seriously curious.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 3, 2016 - 08:50am PT
Edge, yer lucky to have clients like that, but you know that.

As to Gepetto, when I barged in on him, being careful to check my six lest a Swiss guard
felt inclined to break out his Uzi, he had a large 15th or 16th century altar piece laid out and
he was just about to start chiseling something which looked a backing piece. I didn't want to
come it the rude American by intruding into his space so it was a quick chat. He was clearly
doing the full conservator Monty.* He was quite friendly (like how many Ites aren't?) so if yer
headed his way I can give you precise directions and instructions. The Swiss guards do not
have a sense of humor but they were considerate as they dragged me off, kicking and screaming.

*the hide glue pot was going, badger bristle brushes in abundance, etc.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
May 5, 2016 - 10:33am PT
Go Edge!

I'm muddling through some upgrades to my shepherds wagon home.


Last night I made etriers. I got the idea from a Plaid photo.

Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 5, 2016 - 12:23pm PT
Like those aiders. Classic.

Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
May 5, 2016 - 04:26pm PT
I made another sword scabbard for a friend.

Poplar wood core lined with Melton wool
5-6 oz. veg tan leather cover
Antique brass fittings


F

climber
away from the ground
May 5, 2016 - 08:32pm PT

Spruce stem and stairs from trees harvested on site. Doug fir rail.
Had a warm enough day to get the last finish coat.
F

climber
away from the ground
May 6, 2016 - 09:52am PT
Trees - Yes
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
May 6, 2016 - 09:59am PT
Luv these stair projects! More photos please..........
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
May 7, 2016 - 10:06am PT
Still trying to finish our unfinished basement. I took a break from mudding rock to do some plumbing in the bathroom.

Finished roughing in for the tub.


Set the tub


Backer board for tile


The builders used the nastiest twisted studs in the basement so I had to plane off about a 1/2" of wow off a couple of them. And they made the opening for the tub an inch too big so I had to cap the studs with 1X2's on the wall on the left side of the tub to bring it out level with the tub.

One more sheet of rock in that room then back to taping and mudding and finally priming, painting, floors, doors and trim.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 7, 2016 - 10:34am PT
What kind of tub is that, Paul?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 7, 2016 - 01:07pm PT
I'm currently building a sweet 4000sf home with a new GC, but my weekends consist of trying to make a shitty deck less so.




Basically handyman stuff, but it's for a friend of a friend, and they want it awesome and cheap. So, the existing deck was bulked up (2x6 framing at anywhere from 24'' to 36'' OC). I centered the stairs, and bumped out the deck 4' on either side of the stairs. Kind of a cool look, I've never done that before and I've built probably one hundred decks.

The railing is going to be 4''x4'' steel grid, so the tricky part is going to be the railing down the stairs. Keeping a vertical orientation on the matrix is prolly going to require some welding.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 7, 2016 - 01:22pm PT

The construction methods of the original trailer aren't exactly furniture grade, but they sure do go fast.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 7, 2016 - 03:00pm PT
Brandon,

Confucious say: "shitty deck with million dollar view a million dollar deck."
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
May 7, 2016 - 08:03pm PT
Apogee,

Nothing special, just a plastic tub from home depot. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Delta-Classic-400-5-ft-Left-Hand-Drain-Soaking-Tub-in-High-Gloss-White-40034L/204342306

We talked about doing something cool like a pedestal tub and what not, but it's basically a guest bathroom in the basement and it's been taking me too long to finish it as is so I just want to get it banged out. We're thinking about doing a vessel sink.

apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 7, 2016 - 08:12pm PT
So did you set it in mud?

I installed an Americast tub a few years ago in my house- got it from Home Depot, too. Because of the unique manufacturing of that type of tub (fiberglass & some kind of metal), they specifically said NOT to set it in mud.

So I didn't, against my better intuition. Damn thing creaks every time you get into it.

Even more annoying, I called American Standard when it started making noise, and they said setting it in mud is actually ok.

I could strangle the bastards. There's beautiful custom tile wrapped around it, so replacing it is gonna be a beeee-yotch.

Meh. Meh meh meh.

Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
May 7, 2016 - 08:14pm PT
For future reference when using pre-cast tubs consider stapling in some 3 mil shower liner to make a rough pan then lay in a 2-3 inch layer of loose mortar.

Set the tub atop the mortar bed - adds a ton of rigidity to the tub floor - fills the gap between tub floor and side walls and ultimately keeps the fiberglass from showing stress cracks in 3 years.

Lessons from Ohschidt University.

Xpost with Apogee Apparently.
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
May 8, 2016 - 03:56am PT

lots of busy and productive folks here keep them coming!!
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
May 8, 2016 - 07:25am PT
bamboo-
put it on the tiller yet?
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 8, 2016 - 10:44am PT
You sure that isn't in the Mammoth Lodge?

That's a helluva personal ski shop & storage space...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 8, 2016 - 10:46am PT
RottingJohnny has high standards.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
May 8, 2016 - 12:39pm PT
Cragman, Pretty sweet "gear" closet ! What cabinets and paneling be made out of ? Say hi to Chez ifna ya see him ?
ruppell

climber
May 8, 2016 - 12:52pm PT
Apogee

You probably figured this out but the general rule is set it in rapid-set mortar unless it's a cast tub. Is there any access to it from a crawl or through a ceiling?
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 8, 2016 - 01:08pm PT
Yeah, I know that very, very well...however, that Americast tub specified very clearly to NOT set it in mortar. Skeptical, I called them and asked them why...they said something about contact with the mortar could cause delamination of the construction of the tub. I suggested a plastic liner between the tub & the mud....they were equally adamant to not use any mud. Asked two different reps about this, and got the same answer.

I still didn't have a confident feeling about that, but followed their direction. Within a few months, it's creaking. Irritated, I called Americast back, and they then said, 'sure you can set it in mud...no problem'. I coulda killed something. And the thing irritates me every time I step into it.

There's an ample crawlspace below- I considered drilling into the subfloor, but there is barely any clearance between the tub and the subfloor- hard to squirt any mud or Great Stuff into it (and GS would probably pack out eventually). Maybe some Liquid Nails or something..that would dry harder, and not pack out.

Edit: the pisser is that those Americast tubs were a new construction type, and supposed to be a good product, and easier to manage. I opted against a Kohler cast tub because of the cost & weight, and the only one I could afford looked like a coffin. Shoulda kicked down for a real, cast tub.

Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
May 8, 2016 - 01:20pm PT
Ski shop garage?

Why can I not picture a single drop of melted wax anywhere in that room?

Should have at least put some Volcom stickers on the walls.
ruppell

climber
May 8, 2016 - 01:43pm PT
Apogee,

A combo of GS and Liquid Nails would be my suggestion. You'll need the GS to create a gap from wherever that stress point is. Then use the liquid nails to hold everything in place. It's gonna require multiple holes and going pretty sparingly with the GS. Sounds like you've used it before so you know what that stuff can do.

When you say you've spoken to AS reps do you mean customer service or an actual rep for the product line? If it's documented not to use a mortar base in the install directions I'd seriously consider getting a rep to come out to your home and hear the squeaking. They might have a better answer or some sort of compensation to have it fixed properly.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
May 8, 2016 - 02:08pm PT
The best they'd likely do is replace the cost of the tub, which is only about $300...not worth the effort to try and chase down the funds. And that $300 barely touches what it's gonna cost me in time and effort to rip it out, and repair the tile around it. Grrr.

For now, I'm just living with it, and being irritated by it. If it's creaking like that, it's eventually gonna fail, which will give me the real motivation I need to rip it out of there. In a weird way, I'm going to enjoy that day.
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
May 8, 2016 - 02:13pm PT

bamboo-
put it on the tiller yet?
the bubinga bow has been on the tiller tree and extensively field tested -[hundreds of arrows]--
the hickory bow is in need of finish--been trying to complete a new spray booth-all goes right hickory will be the first bow out--
Norton

Social climber
May 8, 2016 - 02:23pm PT
You guys blow me away with what you build and what you know.

It has to come naturally to your brains, angles, geometry, the ability see it first and then just build it....

all without years of apprenticeship or special schooling

I wish I had just 25% of your abilitiies

this is such a great thread
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 14, 2016 - 04:19pm PT
Installation Phase 1 complete on the sheep herders wagon. All of the panels pre-cut and finished in the shop went in with only one expected scribe cut, including the 1/4" underlayment for linoleum flooring.

With both gable end panels up, another craftsman will be infilling the entire arched ceiling with 3 1/2" wide x 5/16" thick tongue and groove pine paneling. With that done, I can install the bed panel and loft, plus all of the other cabinets and benches which are also pre-finished and ready in the shop.


The two rear, bottom panels remain unattached, so that the bed end/table panel can span the width of the trailer at the seam. The two rear panels will then snap into place, sandwiching the cross panel in place with perfect seams.


All panels were glued with a polyurethane based construction adhesive and pinned with 28 gauge pin nails that are invisible in the oak's grain. The left hand corner was left unpanelled to accommodate two layers of cement board, with 1/4" air space between and faced in steel, as a fire surround for a 12" wood stove.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 17, 2016 - 04:56pm PT
Nice measuring job, Edge! No story poles or paper templates? Yikes!


So, did I crank on this clamp hard enough?
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
May 17, 2016 - 05:53pm PT
Clamps! I don't need no stinkin clamps..........................
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
May 19, 2016 - 08:25am PT
Since I'm knocking on 40's door and my boy is gonna be 3 soon, I figured it was time to fulfill the childhood pipe dream and build a backyard half pipe to get radical on.

Getting the transitions cut and sanded.


Setting transitions on carefully spaced and leveled block footings.

A little more progress....

I will post some updates later on when we get the plywood down and start shredding.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 19, 2016 - 08:31am PT
Guido, you coulda done most of that with wedges and saved cutting all those Faustian
bargains to borrow all those clamps!

Brother, keep going and make an ark!
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 19, 2016 - 08:36am PT
Glad my son hasn't seen that skate ramp build or I'd be spending a lot of time building a 4 foot wide quarter pipe 18" tall. A lot of time...
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
May 19, 2016 - 08:38am PT
Nice brotherbock, gnar shall be shred.
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
May 19, 2016 - 08:40am PT
We tore out our 50-60 year old POS deck railing.

We're liking its temporary replacement by an ancient 11 mm rope. It's very open & liberating.

brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
May 19, 2016 - 08:40am PT
brotherbbock. . .

happy dad

LUCKY KID!

:-)

Indeed!

My boy doesn't even know how stoked he's gonna be!

I keep telling my wife it's for the "kids".

She knows whats really about to go down though....
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 19, 2016 - 08:46am PT
I keep telling my wife it's for the "kids".

And I keep telling my wife "it's only $50"
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
May 19, 2016 - 08:48am PT
And I keep telling my wife "it's only $50"

Hahaha truth!!!

The price is already escalating quickly.

Luckily I had a little rat hole stash I've been using to buy materials. ;)
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 19, 2016 - 12:44pm PT
Brotherbrock- Don't worry about mom, Dad knows best!

Those are the best of times. My son and his buddy lived on the ramp I made. They got their launch-rotation sequence so dialed, they were popping airs in the surf before they could cutback or hit the lip.
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
May 19, 2016 - 12:49pm PT
^^^^^Oh yeah!

Getting me stoked.

It's all training for the waves ultimately....
nature

climber
Boulder, CO
May 19, 2016 - 01:09pm PT
This has been a year in the making. There isn't a screw I've not twisted or a solder point not soldered. It's been through three modifications to the build but I finally have it ready for prime time. Probably going to dedicate it for the FLIR for roof top inspection, SAR, etc.



brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
May 19, 2016 - 01:50pm PT
^^^Sick!!

Come film us on the mini ramp when its done hahaha.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 19, 2016 - 05:20pm PT
SAR = Synthetic Aperture Radar?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
May 19, 2016 - 06:10pm PT

SAR = Synthetic Aperture Radar?

Seriously Awesome Rig.

Duh.
nature

climber
Boulder, CO
May 20, 2016 - 08:02am PT
haha Edge :)

Search and Rescue.

We found Cows
F

climber
away from the ground
May 20, 2016 - 08:13am PT
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 20, 2016 - 11:08am PT
SAR = Synthetic Aperture Radar?

Seriously Awesome Rig.

Duh.

Oh yeah, wasn't even thinking Search And Rescue. I did a lot of Synthetic Aperture Radar research after my undergrad. Then SAR kind of went away and now I hear it's back for detailed mapping of the ground and being hosted on small planes and even drones. I think if you can get a government contract to do the SAR mapping, you'll be in fat city; and not the Fat City in the Gunks.

http://www.rockandice.com/lates-news/fat-city-direct-5-10?A=WebApp&CCID=16516&Page=2&Items=1
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
May 20, 2016 - 03:39pm PT
whether or not that flir stuff can determine gender, them critters look to be sure enough charolais. grazing on blue green algae? daayum!
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
May 21, 2016 - 04:49pm PT
Just finished demo and construction on this project today with Supertopians W.L. and MisterT:

http://www.mountainproject.com/v/diamond-in-the-tuff/111867667#a_111867716





SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
May 21, 2016 - 06:03pm PT
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SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
May 21, 2016 - 06:05pm PT
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
May 21, 2016 - 06:12pm PT

Railing brackets, hot forged and carved from 1 1/2'' steel round bar.

Heads carved at full forging heat [[2,200*F.] with hammer and various chisels and punches.

Tools forged from S1 hot work steel
Majid_S

Mountain climber
Karkoekstan
May 21, 2016 - 06:35pm PT
air ride suspension baby









Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 24, 2016 - 07:31am PT
Nice work, Treez. I like the little horizontal thingamajobs between the balusters.
Banquo

climber
Amerricka
May 24, 2016 - 08:39am PT
Springtime is new hammer time. Made and heat treated some heads, milled some handles out of a slab of hickory. So far, DAMMERRs have been designed for drilling first and aid second but I am working with some people on a bigwall version. If anybody has any ideas they would like to see in a wall hammer, I'd appreciate hearing about them.

http://dammerr.com/

Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
May 24, 2016 - 08:56am PT

What I've been building lately. I think its "finished" for the time being.


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Complete Spec Sheet:
“Betty” Owned by Tim Hovey and Amber Shafer

1999 Ford F350, Crew Cab, Long Bed, White
International/Navistar 7.3L V8 Turbo Diesel
Lariat Package Interior, Tan
FX4 Off-road Package with factory 4” suspension lift
Manual Drivetrain with ZF6 6 speed transmission

Originally purchased by William Hybels of South Barrington Illinois (Pastor of Willow Creek Church), delivery received by Gale Banks Engineering where initial modifications were performed. The truck was also subsequently owned by Alpine Paving of Vail Colorado and Shaka Welding of Eagle Colorado.

The truck serves as daily transportation for Tim Hovey as well as serving as a multipurpose utility vehicle at Tim’s work and around the Hovey house. The overall goal in modifying the vehicle is an attempt to create the ultimate “Mountain Adventuremobile” to augment recreation in the rocky mountains such as skiing, climbing and mountain biking as well as other long distance trips. The truck is designed with the principle goal of being a vehicle capable of traversing paved/highway/interstate mountain passes in extreme weather conditions at high speeds in relative comfort. The truck may be used in limited off-highway use though general a truck of this type is too large and heavy for most Forrest Service roads or Jeep trails in Colorado. If technical off-highway driving is required the truck is capable of towing a highly modified 1950 CJ3a which is equipped to traverse most roads including some technical rock crawling and extremely deep snow.

Engine modifications have generally coincided with good practice in part replacement for longevity, while also attempting to increase efficiency and where possible increase power output. This has been greatly successful allowing the vehicle to achieve better than 22mpg for lightly loaded long distance cruising, high torque output allows easy hauling of heavy loads up steep grades at altitude while being well within safe operating temperatures. Horsepower output increases have allowed the truck to achieve a best time of 14.2 seconds at 101mph at Bandimere speedway. Following the install of the new single shot fuel injectors the truck was ran on the dyno at ATS Diesel Performance, multiple runs were performed while datalogging injector performance data. Dave Armstrong at Swamps Diesel Performance then used this data to perfect the tuning, including optimized smoke output for required emissions testing. Ultimate output on the dyno was measured at 577 horsepower and 1,009 lb/ft of torque at the rear wheels at 5,344 feet above sea level and 42psi of boost pressure.

Upgrades and Modifications:

Engine:
Electronics:
PCM Swapped to DPC-421 “DAC” (was AWE)
Swamps High Frequency Injector Driver Module
Edge Juice CS used to monitor engine parameters and track maintenance
Add on sensors for Exhaust Gas Temperature and Fuel Pressure
Banks Dynafact supplementary gauges, Exhaust Gas Temp and Turbo Boost Pressure.
Power Hungry Performance/Swamps Hydra Tuner w/ Bluetooth
Tuning by Dave Armstrong/Swamps
0: Stock/E-Test
1: 1100 RPM high idle
2: Economy
3: Heavy Tow
4: Aggressive Tow
5: Hot Street
6: Drag Race
7: Whisper Idle
8: Crank/No start

Induction:
AFE Stage 2 Pro Intake
Banks Techni-Cooler Intercooler
Riff-Raff Diesel intercooler and plenum boots.
Riff-Raff Diesel fabricated aluminum intake plenums.
Turbosmart constant tension Murray plenum clamps
Garrett “D66” GTP 38R Ball Bearing turbocharger
Dieselsite Billet Wicked Wheel 2
Fully insulated and heat shielded intake. DEI Heatscreen/Reflectagold
Fully heat shielded intercooler piping. DEI Reflectagold
Turbosmart Raceport blow off valve
Trurbosmart blow off valve controller


Exhaust:
Banks QuickSpool 1.0 A/R Turbo exhaust housing
Welded, ported and polished EBPV delete housing
Banks 4” stainless steel downpipe
Banks 4” stainless steel exhaust, modified for passenger side-pipe exit
Downpipe and exhaust fully welded as one piece, no clamps.
No muffler, gutted catalytic converter
Fully welded, ported and polished up-pipes and turbo inlet
Fully heat wrapped up-pipes (DEI Titanium)
Fully heat wrapped turbo, down pipe and exhaust to cat (DEI Titanium)

Fuel Supply:
Complete Driven Diesel regulated return fuel system.
Driven Diesel “Hutch Mod” in tank pick up and return modifications
Pre and Post pump filtration with Baldwin BF1212 and BF7633 filters
Factory Fuel bowl/filter deleted
Driven Diesel “Hi-Flow” banjo bolts
Fuel system shut off valves

Fuel Injection:
Swamps 250cc Hybrid Single-Shot fuel injectors with 100% over nozzles.
Dieselsite “Adrenaline” High Pressure Oil Pump

Misc:
Dieselsite 203 degree thermostat
Dieselsite billet thermostat housing
Shell Rotella 5W-40 Full Synthetic changed every 3,500 miles.


Driveline:
South Bend dual disk “Street” clutch rated at 650hp/1300lbft
Yukon Gear and Axle Universal Joints at all locations, front and rear.
Yukon 3.73 Rear Ring and Pinion
Yukon premium bearing kit
Detroit Locker in rear
Detroit TrueTrac in front
Warn front hubs (wish I had just gone with Yukon drive slugs)
Mag Hi-Tech Cast Aluminum rear differential cover.

Suspension:
Factory FX4 “Off Road” spring packaged, about 4” lift
Double front King off road 2” reservoir shocks
Rear Bilstein 7100 shocks
Rear Firestone airbag system

Interior:
Stock Lariat interior 9/10 condition
3 gauge A pillar
Banks Dynafact Boost and EGT
Edge CS Monitor
LED replacement lights
5000 W invertor, plugs in glove box and behind rear seat

Audio:
Pioneer AVHX3800BS DVD Receiver
MB Quart Z-Line component speakers front and rear
Pioneer Champion Series 12” dual voice coil subwoofer in sealed box behind console
Rockford Fosgate P400x4 amplifier (mid-high)
Rockford Fosgate P1000x2amplifier (subwoofer)



Exterior:
Stock Diamond White monochromatic paint scheme
Black plasti-dipped bumpers, grill, headlights and tailights
Complete de-badge, including fill and re-paint of front fenders
LED replacement cab lights, brake lights, turn signals, plate lights
Recon grey cab lights
Recon projector headlights (poor quality, would not buy again)
Osram Nigh Breaker Unlimited headlamp bulbs
36” LED light bar mounted above front bumper, added amber lens for winter
2 x LED fog lights mounted in stock front bumper location
2 x LED flood lights mounted in rear bumper for reverse
NO tow mirrors!
Tractor Supply Weatherguard full size aluminum toolbox
50 W solar panel and battery tender on top of tool box
Yakima Landing Pads added to bed rails and roof
Yakima Control towers and crossbars for roof and bed as needed
Yakima Crashpad tailgate pad for bikes
Yakima Skybox 18 and/or Thule Pulse M cargo boxes as needed
16” factory Lariat wheels, powdercoated black
315/75/16 Goodyear Duratrac Tires

Towing:
Draw-Tite Remove a ball gooseneck hitch
Factory class V receiver hitch
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller.
Wired for all typical receiver and gooseneck trailers, plus custom wiring to flat tow jeep.




Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 25, 2016 - 12:44pm PT

My first job as a 35 year old general contractor 15 years ago was a complete remodel of a house built in the 40's.

I'm back to refinish the concrete counter tops my foundation contractor and I built on-site. I'm amazed at what a timeless material Concrete is, in style and all other manner.
Floorabove

climber
The Gunks y'all
May 25, 2016 - 05:54pm PT
F*#k yeah treez!!

And a tulikivi? I am envious.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
May 26, 2016 - 12:16am PT
Banquo - nice looking hammers...
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 26, 2016 - 04:50am PT
Concrete counter tops are awesome. We got granite done in our kitchen 12 years ago. It's nice but seems too fabricated or molded or something. But if we ever re-do a kitchen ever again, I would bribe my wife to go with concrete.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 26, 2016 - 04:53am PT
Teez- colored concrete poured in upside-down melamine forms with pencil steel, vibrated, and polished with diamond wheels then Egyptianed into place.

The stairs are coming along, can't wait to see the book cases done.

Have you used a 1/2" or 1/4" top-bearing bit, straight cutter on the router for pattern cuts?- works sweet!

brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
May 26, 2016 - 08:50am PT
A little more ramp progress. Got all the transistion ribs in and started on the flat bottom. I should finish the flat bottom in the next couple of days then I can paint the whole thing to water proof it a bit. Plywood should go on next week.


I scored a bunch of pool coping for only $3 a block!! Got it from a coping yard in their overstock piles. The anticipation is starting to kill me now.

phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
May 26, 2016 - 09:20am PT
I'm amazed at what a timeless material Concrete is

It's wonderful stuff! Nice to see all this great work.
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
May 27, 2016 - 08:06am PT
I'm amazed at what a timeless material Concrete is

All the floor in my house is concrete. Ardex self leveling concrete that is...

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 27, 2016 - 12:48pm PT
Wow Brotherbbock!
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
May 28, 2016 - 12:33am PT
Built a couple of pizzas tonight.

Raw materials (light coating of marinara, mozzarella, bell peppers, spinach, onions, mushrooms, marinated artichoke hearts, roasted garlic and fresh basil)


Some assembly required


Right out of the oven.

MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
May 28, 2016 - 11:58am PT
Kitchen remodel is coming along nicely, before:

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1197468&tn=3364

Now:

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 28, 2016 - 12:02pm PT
Nice kitchen but who's decision was it to leave that 2" gap at the top?
That's gonna get disgusting. ;-)
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
May 29, 2016 - 07:20am PT
I put a handle on a pattern-welded knife blade.
Bronze bolster
Swedish Masur Birch & Black Walnut

c wilmot

climber
May 29, 2016 - 10:45am PT
looks great slr

nice bolster fit
dig the curly birch
Lollie

Social climber
I'm Lolli.
May 29, 2016 - 01:16pm PT
Tulikivi is Finnish and means Firestone. Didn´t know you had them over there. They´re amazingly good.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 30, 2016 - 10:59am PT
So, since building a 4200sf home M-F and planning my upcoming wedding wasn't enough on my plate, I built this deck for a friend of a friend on the weekends this spring.






Kinda fun for weekend work.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
May 30, 2016 - 06:24pm PT

Just finishing raising 3 roofs. Last job in North Fork for awhile. Picking up the little buddy for a summer of fun next Saturday. I can't explain what that means to this beleaguered dad. Summer in Truckee and then Reno I think.
Leaving my tools in North Fork to support the long term vision, ie. humble homes in sustainable community with a strong emphasis on guiding and sustainable development. Whatevs! I'm gunna float around and watch my son grow up.
the goat

climber
north central WA
Jun 1, 2016 - 08:32am PT
I bought this used yurt last summer and almost got it reassembled after a lengthy dismantling process before the snow hit last Fall. Finally getting 'er dun.
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Jun 2, 2016 - 07:43am PT
^^^^Dude I love that!
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Jun 2, 2016 - 07:59am PT
The Goat has some big toys!
Tom Patterson

Trad climber
Seattle
Jun 2, 2016 - 08:12am PT
Before building, I'm in the process of un-building. This will soon be an awesome bathroom...

F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 2, 2016 - 08:14am PT
Got bent?
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Jun 2, 2016 - 08:32am PT
Halfpipe Update:

Got 2 layers of 3/8 plywood on. Next I will paint the plywood to help it with the elements a bit. After that the pool coping will get set, and I will add the finishing masonite layer.

Then its shred time....

brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Jun 2, 2016 - 08:33am PT
Killer design there F. Really changed the front look of the cabin.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 2, 2016 - 09:04am PT
Yeah, it's amazing what you can do with a bar napkin doodle, a few onsite spruce, and a chainsaw.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 2, 2016 - 01:50pm PT
Yeah.... That was a point of contention. Homeowner saw that detail somewhere and wanted it. I told him helical piles were appropriate. He asked if it would fail his way, and I said no, but it might sag in a decade if we ever get real snow loads again. He wanted that detail still. I told him it would cost around 5k extra..... He said that 5k is a drop in the bucket compared to the 1.1 mil they are into the land, earthwork, and house for. F*#k it. I can't see it from my igloo. Personal aesthetics apparently trump common sense if you have more money than Jesus.
MisterE

Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
Jun 2, 2016 - 04:18pm PT
Getting close to the end of the kitchen remodel:


guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 2, 2016 - 05:13pm PT
Treez-I love the utilization of ports inside any structure. Little nautical touch whether on land or on the water.

We have one between the settee and the main cabin on Shanachie which helps with air flow and ventilation, always welcome on any boat especially in the tropics.

Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jun 3, 2016 - 07:20am PT
Yeah Treez is a badass.


Edge, I missed this "Apr 1, 2016 - 10:54am PT
Nice Flip Flop. Do you have a high wind problem?"

Are you asking because the table is so beefy? Hehe. People really enjoy the heft and the mighty feel of a real table. They're great work benches too. The originals are at Sanctuary Rock Gym in Monterey and have been well loved for 20 years with no problems.


Guido, I want to install a boat style ladder and door to my shepherds trailer. Um, what is a sailboat entry called?

Hey DMT, thanks. See you out there maybe.

F, crazy bent. I've never seen that kind of cross bracing design. Looks sharp. Nicely done. I'm sure that there is plenty of structure to support that overhang. Mountain houses are so overbuilt but then waste the available cantilever. Alps Mountain houses use cantilevers and flatter roofs to maximize coverage, minimize footers and create protected space around the home. We're slow in the uptake.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 3, 2016 - 08:02am PT
Flip Flop-Companionway ladder
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jun 3, 2016 - 08:29pm PT
Love the router base cleat!

My old climbing buddy Harper passed away last summer and just before he left us he offloaded this classic anchor to me. Perfect towel rack for the outdoor shower.

SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 5, 2016 - 08:20am PT

Paying work was a little slow in the shop this week , so I fabricated this jib crane from steel that i had on hand.

10' lift, 10' reach with a 180 degree swing radius and about 1,000# capacity.

Combined with my other hoists , I can now move heavy projects all the way from the finishing area at the back end of the shop and into my truck .

As I get older, I'm trying to work smarter , not harder.
WBraun

climber
Jun 5, 2016 - 10:03am PT
SGropp -- "As I get older, I'm trying to work smarter , not harder."

Yes, that is the way .....
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Jun 9, 2016 - 08:29am PT
This thing rolls like butter.

Basically its done for now. Gonna be in the Keys for the next couple of weeks but when I get back I will do one final Masonite layer and paint it again just to beef it up a bit more and protect it.

Skate or Die...


Got Lady finger pool coping all sauced up and set...


Got bullnose pool coping and steel pipe for the more "mellow" side...


Been one fun project. Wife says it's "extreme". I say "I'm just trying to have a good time..."
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jun 9, 2016 - 10:00am PT
Treez,

Those look like what a butcher would use to hang her/his meat.


Here's an ebay example:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-VINTAGE-RUSTIC-INDUSTRIAL-STEAMPUNK-HANGING-STEEL-MEAT-HOOKS-BUTCHER-/262459605847

brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Jun 9, 2016 - 10:40am PT
Maybe it was like Texas Chainsaw Massacre under your house Treez!
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 9, 2016 - 11:02am PT
Yeah, those are some heavy duty meat hooks you have there.

Time to hit the shower.....



phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jun 9, 2016 - 05:29pm PT
Beautiful shower, F.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 9, 2016 - 06:12pm PT
Putting up the base plate for a mission style light.

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 11, 2016 - 07:43pm PT
Work progresses on the wagon. I laid the linoleum last weekend (I think I laid some before some 30 years ago, but I'm not sure) and it came out great. In lieu of a 100# roller, I eeked out the bubbles and assured a tight bond with six crisscrossing grids of 168# herringbone steps.

Today the bed side/table/drawer face went in with associated cabinet back, drawer cleats, hanging shelf, and two table runners. The runners were built up of plywood and lined top, bottom, and side with 3/8" UHMW plastic. Along with cleats screwed to the four sides, these support the bed deck. I also screwed on the two bench seats for full extension drawers and the 9" cabinet that will be the left side of the stove surround, and cut the back, left leg off the existing antique ice chest so that it would fit over the wheel well. More trickery needed here now that I have the measurements.

The other craftsman who worked on the ceiling got the v-joint pine up and painted a nice robins egg blue just the day before.

Next step is milling trim for the windows, building the decks over the wheel wells on either side just inside the door, and then adding two layers of cement board separated by a 1/4" air gap for the 12" stove surround.

F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 11, 2016 - 10:36pm PT


Concrete wet bar
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jun 12, 2016 - 03:49am PT
Treez,

I marvel at the details in that stairway and how you combine wood and steel in such an artistic way. The solution for the doorway at the top of the stairway is really cool. Thanks for sharing all those pictures to reveal some of your process for doing these things.




Also to Everyone:

A big THANKS to ALL TACOS who share something on this thread.

F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 12, 2016 - 10:54pm PT
Treeeez-
Stairs are looking good. I'll do mine in a few weeks, I'll post up when I do.

Yeah, nobody likes a f*#ked up rock in there bathroom.
If you want something done right..... Do it yourself I guess.
The quartz bench in that shower has electric heat mat imbedded in the dry pack mortar. There's a $$$ glass door coming in a few weeks for it. The liner is under the poured concrete floor sloped to the drain. Bummer the soap niche wouldn't make a 12" layout, but nothing short of changing the shear panels on the exterior of the house could be done. Somebody else's poor planning. Details man, details.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 16, 2016 - 08:20pm PT
A while back I posted this pic of the deck I framed over a multi-sloped rubber roof.


I finally got to deck it.


I told the guys doing the cement board siding that I remembered a time, BITD, when building materials were made of wood.

They scoffed, but I pointed out that they were responsible for the extinction of the great cement and plastic forests, whose previous existence are well documented on scrolls in a sealed container inside the massive ark on the moon.
Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Jun 16, 2016 - 08:23pm PT

Butcher block reloading bench counter-top.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 16, 2016 - 08:29pm PT
Edge, tell yer clients I'm gonna makem an offer they can't refuse.
Check that, my gud friend Vinnie is gonna make the offer.
ruppell

climber
Jun 16, 2016 - 10:29pm PT
Some artificial stuff made from melted army men and chopped up traffic cones, I think.

Best line of the thread Edge. Trex is crap. But it's crap that will last longer than the 2x12 under it. I can understand why people use it.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 18, 2016 - 06:32pm PT






I dunno, I'm at that stage where I'm just making this sh!t up as I go along.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 18, 2016 - 06:35pm PT
Is there cement board on the side of that cabinet? I hope so!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 18, 2016 - 06:59pm PT
Same double cement board w/ spacer detail, Reilly. 3 sides and 1 floor to be next skinned in sheet steel.

Really, it's about as good as it can get for what we're dealing with, but wouldn't hold up to re-entry from orbit.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 18, 2016 - 11:25pm PT
Nice work Warbler, looks like it will be worth it when you are finished.

The Lincoln logs got dropped off today.....

Prod

Trad climber
Jun 19, 2016 - 06:18am PT
Ruppell,

On Edge's project the client is in a fire zoning district. They do not allow wood siding or decking with the exception of Ipe, which meets the required fire resistance.

Sorta funny that mountain homes can't be build, or at least cladded with natural materials.

Prod.
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 19, 2016 - 11:36am PT
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 19, 2016 - 11:38am PT
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 19, 2016 - 11:40am PT
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 19, 2016 - 11:43am PT
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 19, 2016 - 11:45am PT
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jun 20, 2016 - 12:31pm PT
Made another sword scabbard for a friend.

Historically accurate reproduction scabbard based on 14th Century effigies, brasses and illuminated manuscripts.

Wood core was made from tulip poplar, and lined with fullered wool strips.
Leather cover and belt was made from veg-tan leather.
I forged my own steel stamp for the leather tooling.
I hammered the chape and strap end from brass.
The belt buckle was commercially produced.

Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jun 20, 2016 - 12:52pm PT
bamboo, what the heck are we looking at? Looks scary but interesting like opening up the closet in a scary movie.
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 21, 2016 - 03:49pm PT
aw gunkie--its not that scary!!my hobbie is designing and building archery tackle
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 21, 2016 - 04:22pm PT
Yeah? Bows are scary, especially if you were a Frenchman at Agincourt in 1415.
Really nice work, Bamboo.

SLR, you really crank that beauteosity out tout de suite!
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 22, 2016 - 07:05pm PT
3 days, 3 dogs, 2 dudes, and 24,000 lbs of logs.
5 days until the next drop comes. Time to go climbing.


Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 22, 2016 - 08:47pm PT
Several months ago we removed a 24' bearing wall by building temp walls on both sides and pulling the existing wall.


We then built a track between the temp walls and cut a hole in one side so we could shoot in some serious steel. Serious.


That corner looks like this now, with all new exterior wall framing for new window and 12' slider. The steel beam will get boxed in wood to cover the difference in ceiling heights.

Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jun 23, 2016 - 07:04am PT
bamboo, you tiller those babies as well????
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 23, 2016 - 08:28am PT
[photoid=461742]

I just finished this steel staircase yesterday.
Now it's ready for the painters and the installation of the 3 1/2'' thick walnut treads.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 23, 2016 - 08:32am PT

Upper run of the stair. Treads are plug welded through slots into the stringer.

This is a very stiff structure with all the triangular elements.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 23, 2016 - 08:39am PT


Forged steel guard rail with madrone cap
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 23, 2016 - 08:45am PT

Exterior, code compliant handrail , hot forged schedule 80 steel pipe, paint finish.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 23, 2016 - 09:18am PT
code compliant handrail

I was going to bring that up about the first one. :-)
I've done jobs for really big time architects where I had to build a legal butt-ugly
balustrade, get it finaled, rip it out, and build the one they wanted, regularly.

You do excellent work. So there must be some flex in those first treads but the
balustrade will take care of that, right?

One of these days I'll scan the pics of the stairs that had the stringers, risers, and treads
all mitred for that monolithic moderne look. Used a LOT of glue!
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Jun 23, 2016 - 09:55am PT


I have no construction experience but i built this corrugated wall.. kinda wanted the GPIW look..


I got the money for 8years perfect attendance!
750dollars
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 23, 2016 - 10:13am PT
''You do excellent work. So there must be some flex in those first treads but the
balustrade will take care of that, right?''


I doubt there will be even the slightest flex in those treads when the 3 1/2'' thick by 11'' walnut treads are glued and screwed to the plate steel supports.
The hand railing will be a commercial cable and metal post system that won't add any structural stiffness to the stair.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 23, 2016 - 10:23am PT
3-1/2" thick? OMG! Tree killers!

You know what would look cool, and save a tree?
Weld a piece of bar on the underside all the way
around so you could slide a piece, say 1-1/2 x 3-1/2,
to be flush with the steel tread and mitred at the corners.
Then you could see some steel! :-)
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 23, 2016 - 10:31am PT
How proud of the steel will the wood treads be?

Will there be rabbets in the wood treads?

Basically, will the steel treads be visible?
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 23, 2016 - 12:48pm PT
The wood slab treads will overhang the 1/4'' plate about an inch on the front edge to form the nosing and 5'' on the outboard end. Basically you won't see the steel work at all except for the stringer and column that holds up the landing.

Spaghettisaurusrex

Boulder climber
Wyckoff
Jun 23, 2016 - 02:22pm PT
I'm building a community

http://www.reddyyeti.com/

so far the hardest part is getting people to actively participate and help share it. We've been growing healthily and consistently over the passed 6 months and people LOVE the idea. We are pretty locked into our structure with it but LOVE to get feedback to make it as appealing and helpful as possible
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jun 23, 2016 - 02:34pm PT
Bruce Morris

Social climber
Belmont, California
Jun 24, 2016 - 12:55am PT
Finally finished my Brummbar diorama with grenadier figures wearing Zeltbahn reversible splinter camouflaged ponchos. The Brummbar is camouflaged with disk pattern masks from Uschi van der Rosten to create a camouflage pattern used in the fall of 1944 by German troops operating in the Hurtgen Forest battles:


bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 24, 2016 - 03:37am PT
SLR
the tiller is for the most part engineered into the design--
through careful thickness measurements and consistent materials
I buy the glass--and it is reasonably consistent \--although I do measure it every time--all the wood is machined to .001" and promptly glued up as it can change with humidity fluctuations [a lot sometimes!]
anyhow this model [tank killer] rarely goes on the tiller tree unless its acting weird [rare/never]
now when prototyping we pull out the tiller tree [jig] and test extensively
here is a prototype on the tree-bending too much off the handle-I manipulated the handle length and side profile to have more working limb
[photoid=461885]
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 24, 2016 - 07:03am PT
My old 3 HP shaper and power feed were a casualty of my cross country move and I've yet to replace them, so I made these doors and drawer faces for the wagon the way I was originally taught: with a table saw and router.


bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jun 24, 2016 - 03:14pm PT
nice and tight there edge!!
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Jun 24, 2016 - 04:24pm PT
I posted the initial thread in November
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1197468&msg=2716799#msg2716799

but with the weather and the need to let the wood age a bit before staining, it's only been recently that the final touches were completed...


the steps have done their (illegal*) task allowing access to the top of the hill around the back of our yard. The access was to scramble up the dirt, which basically killed off the plants in the thin soils. Now it's an easy ascent, both on the aging knees and on the vegetation.

And the view from the top is kind of nice too




*the steps are illegal because they don't follow code, which requires a banister, I'll deal with it when we decide to sell the house someday... not soon.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 25, 2016 - 02:05pm PT

Stool bases , forged from 1 1/2'' solid steel bar stock, rust finish, 16'' tall.
These will get a 2'' thick wood slab for a seat.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 25, 2016 - 03:30pm PT
Those are awesome! Wouldn't want one of those cracked over my head in a
bar fight! And what in the world are they sitting on? It looks a cargo
hold hatch.
stunewberry

Trad climber
Spokane, WA
Jun 25, 2016 - 03:48pm PT
...a cargo hatch that's 4 inches thick!
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 25, 2016 - 05:29pm PT
Thats a platen table.
5' x 10' x 5'' thick, 5,600# of ductile iron goodness, set up flat, square and level.
It's bolted down to a very heavy steel base with concrete footings for good measure.
Prod

Trad climber
Jun 26, 2016 - 06:38am PT
SGropp,

Those are way cool.

Prod.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 26, 2016 - 06:47pm PT
In my free time (?) I have been working on a rock garden behind our home and adjacent to my shop, using found landscaping and architecturally salvaged stone from a variety of jobs.

This has evolved over the course of one year, as last Spring was our first in the new home and we waited to see what plants were already in place; hidden in a wreck of parched soil were multiple varieties of salvia, thick patches of thyme, sages, dianthus, an uninterrupted stone wall covered in dragons blood sedum, and the self seeding regulars: wallflowers, lupines, and columbines.

This is what it looked like when we bought the place:


First effort last year was to extend and repair the deck, add some garden statuary that made the cross country trip with us, and to break up the stone wall with some steps leading to an eventual stone path.


I connected the stairs to the two cabins with stones over the course of last winter, in between 30" snow storms.


After carting home 3 truck loads of sandstone facing from demoing a clients garage facing, and some slabs from an old indoor fish pond, I was inspired this Spring to add to the path and incorporate another set of stairs next to my studio. The stairs are lined with a couple ground junipers, a potentilla, and another native shrub, all transplanted from elsewhere on the property.



So now this is the view from my studio window over my workbench.


Now we can continue to focus on weeding, and add more yard sale curiosities and additional plantings from high altitude nurseries, and by gently relocating native wildflowers. All the outdoor furniture was a complete score from a neighbors moving sale two weeks ago, and fits right in here.




pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Jun 27, 2016 - 06:28am PT
I'm building a garage.
Euroford

Trad climber
Louisville, CO
Jun 27, 2016 - 07:28am PT
finishing up our bathroom remodel project. 3'9"x9' bathroom, it was just a toilet and sink, now it has a shower right behind me. too small to take a whole photo lol!


Hardly Visible

Social climber
Llatikcuf WA
Jun 27, 2016 - 08:37am PT
Very nice job on the bath Euroford.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 27, 2016 - 08:41pm PT
It is a cruel joke that solid brass hardware with slotted head screws are always the last detail to frig with.




I had to plane the table width down a hair, so back it goes to the shop for a sanding and finish touch-up. Dammit.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 27, 2016 - 08:51pm PT
Real nice work edge!

How old is that house Warbler?
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Jun 28, 2016 - 06:47am PT
very slow garage construction in progress

Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jun 28, 2016 - 10:11am PT
Perhaps just an optical illusion, Edge, but is that bed length for midgets? Love the camper.
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Jun 28, 2016 - 10:42am PT
Pinckbrown, Looks Good!

I'm impressed and intrigued by your foundation work. We always use 2x10's and metal stakes. How are you anchored? What do you do for kickers?

How's the fishing been over there?

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 28, 2016 - 11:13am PT
I wish I could share, but the minutiae of interior trim work on a 4k+ square foot new construction is nothing to really look at. Moulding here, scribed base there, whatever.

I'm balls to the wall between work and planning for my wedding, just no fun photos to share.

An aside, I'm making all the lighting for the wedding myself. Romex, painted green, with a light socket every three feet. Six hundred feet of it. It's mindless production work, thank you hippie lettuce!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 28, 2016 - 11:28am PT
Thanks everyone, the wagon could have been taken to the Nth degree but I think we reached a nice compromise that honors her original spirit.

eKat, the owner made the seat cushions; I will ask her where she sourced her fabric.

Perhaps just an optical illusion, Edge, but is that bed length for midgets? Love the camper.

Gunkie, that's a standard full size mattress, same size I've personally had all my married life. In fact, the July 2 deadline (save for the wood stove details) is for a large wedding on the property and the wagon will serve as the honeymoon suite.

I glued and screwed the hell out of the bed deck to be safe.


This is the view a few yards from the cabin, although I took this shot from out on the road as I was leaving.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 28, 2016 - 06:39pm PT
Warbler- The thickened walls, mission tiles with heavy mortar boost and understated lines are so classic.

Many of the historic Spanish homes I've remodeld or renovated have been made with Terra cotta blocks, clear Douglas Fir beams, Rose colored concrete, red brick and the Buckskin flagstone you've used.

Cliff May style...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 28, 2016 - 10:23pm PT
Edge, slotted brass screws are illegal in California now,
at least as far as I'm concerned.
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Jun 29, 2016 - 12:00am PT
It will be a detached 24' x 24' garage. I've never
done a foundation. Plans had to be engineered.
Decided to use OSB and Jahn brackets to form
the stem walls. Footing is 18" wide, 8" thick.
Stem wall is 8" thick. I was able to rent the Jahn
brackets.

Damp proofing applied

Backfilling done

Rebar installed
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Jun 29, 2016 - 12:06am PT
Close-up of kickers for Blue
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jun 29, 2016 - 07:35am PT
If you say you've never done a foundation before, you are learning fast.
Very professional looking job !
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 29, 2016 - 07:39am PT
Damp-proofing a garage foundation? Why?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 29, 2016 - 01:51pm PT

How cool Warbler, to put forth that effort to literally have a roof over your head (that you own)!

I do it for other people to keep a roof over my head but it's still quite rewarding. I have a special affinity for Spanish style homes.

To this historic Crossgrove house; We removed, stored and reused the hand made roof tiles, stripped the house to the studs, added a second-story, installed period wood windows and added all new hard and soft scapes.




ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Jun 29, 2016 - 06:41pm PT
Amazing craftsmanship on this thread.

In the mean time, here is my humble "garden work bench" for use in our veggie garden area. Still needs shelves, etc. and not too sure yet what to protect it with (stain vs. paint?).

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 29, 2016 - 07:21pm PT
Sherwin Williams Wood Scapes solid body cut with Seal Crete to control the opacity.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jun 29, 2016 - 08:08pm PT
Just slid in the adjusted table slab and screwed a padded stop on the inside, bottom. Done, and two days ahead of the deadline!




Since I got suckered into this project as I was finishing my shop remodel, I haven't had much in the way of free time on nights or weekends for almost a year. So, to celebrate, my daughter and I will be driving to the Sangre de Christo mountains on July 4th for a following day ascent of the Ellingwood Ledges on Crestone Needle, and hopefully the Crestone Traverse, weather permitting.

Meaghan is a middle school math teacher at a charter science and technology school in Denver, and has been climbing for 22 years. On her summer break she has already skydived solo for the first time, has summited multiple 14ers, and will leave a few days after we return for Newfoundland, where she and a friend will have to pass a Canadian Park Sevice orienteering test to be allowed on a 3 day backcountry trip in Gros Morne National Park. She's a busy girl, and I'm psyched to spend a couple of nights with her in the shadow of the Crestones.
ruppell

climber
Jun 29, 2016 - 08:18pm PT
That rebar work is tight. Looking really good.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 29, 2016 - 09:06pm PT
Palm Avenue in Coronado. Like La Jolla, there's plenty of eclectic and quality architecture including Requas, Gill and May homes.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Jun 29, 2016 - 09:08pm PT
Edge...Can we expect the Basque honeymoon suite to be on " Pimp this trailer "..?
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Jun 29, 2016 - 10:20pm PT
Excellent work pinck.

i really like that form work, seems like much less labor than how i was taught. i helped Petch(do you know him?) up in Strawberry do his 32'x32' three story "garage". We had a 9' retaining wall on one side and a 8" wall on the opposite. Along with 2'x2' footing, with (3) 6'x6'x2' footings for the (3) metal posts to carry four metal "I" beams to hold the moment. including the slab we poured 68 yds of cement.

That was a fun job!
ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Jun 30, 2016 - 01:10am PT
Sherwin Williams Wood Scapes solid body cut with Seal Crete to control the opacity.

Hey Contractor, thanks for the solid advice, very much appreciated.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 30, 2016 - 10:38am PT
You bet!

seal krete concrete sealer is a durable water based acrylic sealer- although not advertised to do so, it works perfect to thin Woodscapes solid body stain and allows you to customize the transparency. For example, you can contrast the fence and table slightly. I've used this system on roof eaves and trellises for years. It's super easy to apply future coats as well.
jeff constine

Trad climber
Ao Namao
Jun 30, 2016 - 10:54am PT
Building a MONSTER set.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jul 1, 2016 - 10:12am PT
Treez. Bro. Could you tone it down a bit? You're making us slobs that just use regular old prefab butcher block for a mud room bench look bad.

Railings went in yesterday.
Spruce top rail made from on site tree felled 1.5 years ago. Moisture at 11%. Good enough for hippie work.

Skirt boards made with 30 year old rough sawn spruce 5/4 X 20 inch.


c wilmot

climber
Jul 1, 2016 - 10:29am PT
treez- your work is beautiful

you have some serious talent and the skill to match

very impressive
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jul 8, 2016 - 04:24pm PT
I made a handle and sheath for knife blade
Finished bare blade was made by a guy in Sweden
Handle is Masur birch, black walnut & bronze
Sheath is veg-tan leather and brass
Replica of a 10th Century Viking knife
Overall length 22 inches
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Jul 8, 2016 - 04:54pm PT
Nothing special except the "air compressor"!


wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 8, 2016 - 06:15pm PT

It is getting there ,incrementally....lol.

Busy as Hell.

On other fronts,I am building Hops.

Yes Hops.
Captain...or Skully

climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
Jul 8, 2016 - 08:56pm PT
Did I post this? I can't remember....oh well, it was a kit!
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c wilmot

climber
Jul 9, 2016 - 01:07pm PT

made this for my pops with a blade I bought from Finland

SLR- nice work. that sheath looks fantastic- your leather work is impressive. I cant work leather for the life of me myself.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jul 14, 2016 - 09:56pm PT
[photo[photo
id=464033]
id=464032]

I just finished installing this garden railing today.

One of a pair , this section is 16' long with forged steel stanchions with a red brass pipe handrail, japanese brown patina.

This project was a pretty good workout, both forging the parts in the shop and putting it all together on site.



Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 14, 2016 - 10:27pm PT
I'm making a miniature golf course! (don't tell the wife, please)

Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jul 15, 2016 - 08:45am PT
Shazaaaam!!!

Go Treez!

Go Edge!

Woopity woop!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Jul 15, 2016 - 08:59am PT
Reilly.. .Looks like a CC+R violation to me...?
perswig

climber
Jul 16, 2016 - 06:47am PT
So THAT's where all the bodies are buried.
Did you remember the lye, Reilly?

Dale
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Jul 16, 2016 - 11:06am PT
treez, that bench is beautiful, and your boat setup and trailer looks really fun.


I really admire the handiwork of all the folks here. I can geek out in different ways, but anything involving the shaping or connecting of wood, metal, or really any material, is way outside my comfort zone and skills.
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Jul 16, 2016 - 11:31am PT
treez, congratulations on the fantastic news!

i believe in miracles too.

nice creativity on that bench, it's beautiful! thinkin i might have to copy your trailer design, that thing is bad azz:)
perswig

climber
Jul 16, 2016 - 06:09pm PT
Nice work, all.

Clever safety chain hardpoint, treez.
Dale
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 17, 2016 - 10:32am PT
Great work displayed here as usual.
I finished the timber frame house a few years ago, but never got around to making the front door latch, which was made from a piece of 1.5" antique wrought iron, cut from a huge chain link, I found in a granite quarry, years ago.

It took about 20 hours to hand forge this latch, from the 1.5" diameter bar.
I'll replace those ugly modern screws holding the hinge in the future.
The door hinges were a lot of work, as well.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 17, 2016 - 10:34am PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 17, 2016 - 10:35am PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 17, 2016 - 10:40am PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 17, 2016 - 11:28am PT
Damn, it's still winter there?
I thought I'd be safe coming next week!
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 17, 2016 - 11:48am PT
Reilly,

It's damn hot here and unfortunately very muggy.

I'm anxious to escape to Wyoming in a month.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 17, 2016 - 11:57am PT
BTW, beautiful work there, all around.

After a week in yer neck o' the woods we're off to Switzerland where it
has been an epically bad summer so far*. It seems as if it is getting
better so we're hoping we've timed it right.

*the webcam on the Schilthorn showed it snowing two days ago and that's
only 9800'! :-/
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Jul 17, 2016 - 05:41pm PT
Steve A ,

Really nice job on the traditional latch and hinges.
20 hours sounds about right.
Hardware or any kind of one off mechanism always seems to take a lot of time to get it dialed in just right to work smoothly for a lifetime.

Hopefully your client understands the difference between the real handmade thing and something off the shelf in a blister pack

Did you have access to a power hammer to break that 1 1/2'' stock down ?

Are you a builder or a blacksmith? or some of both?
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 17, 2016 - 06:55pm PT
SGropp,

I've been following your work here for at least a year.

The work in the pictures was all for my retirement home, which took over 30 years to build, since all the beams were made by hand; including 6- 30 foot Oak 8x8's, and 12-22ft. 8x8's for the roof rafters. The window frames, molding etc. were all made from lumber off my wood lot.
It took a long time since I dried, ( under cover), all the wood, and re-planed everything after all the warping/twisting took place. Then I cut all the joints etc.

I only used an oxy-acetylene torch to heat the iron - all hammering done by hand. I posted pictures of the house here a few years ago, but here are a few more.
You would appreciate the crane pictured lifting the rafter sets, which weigh about 1K pounds each.
The crane was basically made from scrap metal, and has a 25 ton piston,
powered by an Enerpac 10K PSI hydraulic pump. The forward/reverse drum of cable is powered by a double reduction 200/1 Boston Gear Box.
I built 4 different hydraulic cranes, 2 of which are in my shop; although I never use them anymore.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jul 17, 2016 - 06:59pm PT


Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jul 18, 2016 - 06:59pm PT
I'm having a bit of a hard time due to the quality of the photo. The resolution does not quite allow me to see the milling marks so I can't Identify the tool used.

It appears to be a plunge cut- so that would probably be a chain saw. I'm thinking you took out a large block at the base of a seasobed stump touching into some burl action perhaps. This block will be milled into raw edge slabs.

The gentleman in the photo- medium sized belt buckle and farmer/cowboy modification of the hat bill tells me East of I-5 with a touch of coastal influence. Maybe more of a Skoal man vs. Copenhagen.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jul 18, 2016 - 07:27pm PT
Ok, I'm in need of a new coffee table.
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Jul 18, 2016 - 07:40pm PT
^^^ Hahahaha. i don't know, i'd say he's a Grizzly man. the ol'Griz-Griz! hhahahaha

but whare's the shavings?


steveA, your work is Awesome! wish i ever had a thirty year foresight. that crane is incredible. i'm trying to find my pics of Petch and i raising his 800# metal Ibeams up 20ft with my Wallhaulers. lol
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 19, 2016 - 08:33am PT
The Warbler,

BITD, I think I met you in Camp 4, circa 1970-1.

Interesting photo, and yes, quite unusual.

I did a lot of harm to my back ripping beams from logs, over a long period of time-30 years. I never used any type of mill, but just snapped chock lines, and ripped them free hand, wearing out a few big saws, over that period. This is just a snap-shot of only a few of them-mostly OAK.

Those on the bottom left are 12"x14" Oak beams which later became these in the living room.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 19, 2016 - 08:35am PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 19, 2016 - 07:16pm PT
Great photo ^^^^^^



Other....
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Jul 19, 2016 - 09:43pm PT
SteveA...those 6x6's are pornographic...Did you ever know John Sackett...?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 20, 2016 - 05:24pm PT

I'm thinking neighborhood Crisco parties now
instead of miniature golf
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Jul 23, 2016 - 07:34pm PT
Covering sheathing with Blueskin VP100 house wrap
on detached 24' x 24' garage.

WBraun

climber
Jul 23, 2016 - 07:39pm PT
Warblers Jade Helm tunnel from Wall Mart ........

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Jul 23, 2016 - 09:52pm PT
Jade Helm tunnel....LOL...
F

climber
away from the ground
Jul 27, 2016 - 06:51pm PT



Any guesses on this one?

BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Jul 27, 2016 - 09:15pm PT
by the looks of those screws, you needed a new router base?
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Jul 28, 2016 - 07:55pm PT
pattern bit set up--nice work too
F

climber
away from the ground
Jul 28, 2016 - 08:00pm PT
^^^ Yep.

Didn't want to spend 3 hours driving and 40$ for a compatable sub base for my router. So I just made one out of an old scrap of laminate in about 30 minutes.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 28, 2016 - 09:34pm PT
Had to check on the progress of our remodel in Newport, RI.

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jul 28, 2016 - 09:45pm PT
Real money...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 5, 2016 - 06:48pm PT

Contracting Two multi million dollar homes in Coronado CA. The market is hanging tough.
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 6, 2016 - 06:57pm PT
^^^

Nice. +10% on a few million never sucks. And the math is easy.


rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Aug 6, 2016 - 07:09pm PT
Contractor...Just curious...Are those steel pilings and if so what for...?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Aug 6, 2016 - 07:34pm PT
A little over a week ago I brought home 3 Tacoma loads of assorted sandstone pavers that were left over from a remodel we are doing in Boulder. I had no idea what I was going to do with them when I brought them home.

I guesstimated 80 sf, so after walking around with the wife we decided on a patio off of our back deck. The dogs like to do their duty here so the grass was dead or dying, and a patio would be easy to shovel free of snow for them and give me access to the wood shed just beyond. It also faces the Twin Sisters peaks, gets morning sun and afternoon shade, and a steady stream of large mammals like to emerge from the woods in that direction.

Last Sunday I laid out a 6'x12' rectangle with a 14" planting bed against the house, then added a rounded 3'x6' transition walkway and stairs from the side of the deck. I removed the top soil, laid heavy landscape cloth, then tamped down a 6" base of sand that I gathered from the cul de sac in front of my house; mixed with mag chloride and deposited free by Boulder county, it works nice and sets up like a rock once it gets wet and then dries out.

I put the finishing touches on today, including a redwood cover to hide the gutter drain that shoots out under the stairs and into the swale that bypasses the corner of the patio. The corner post was drilled and epoxied in place with a 3/8" rod as a dowel, 3" into each the post and base. I had one 24" square paver with a clipped corner, so I set it in the center oriented to the four directions.


Getting dark as I did a final sweep and set some furniture in place, but now it's all ready for coffee in the morning.

Edit for the AM pic.

pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Aug 8, 2016 - 08:13pm PT
One mans trash is anothers treasure..
pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Aug 8, 2016 - 08:15pm PT
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Aug 9, 2016 - 07:03am PT
Since the surf has absolutely sucked on the OBX for the past 10 days, I finally built an outdoor rack for the surfboards.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 9, 2016 - 03:22pm PT
What ya making F? Is that Walnut?

Rottingjohnny-

Shoring for a basement.

We core steel I beams close to the neighbors house then slide 3x12 shoring planks down the web as we excavate.

This of course, makes OSHA, my insurer and the neighbors happy.

F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 10, 2016 - 09:14am PT
Yah. I'm making a place for someone to put their booze.
Tom Patterson

Trad climber
Seattle
Aug 10, 2016 - 11:47am PT
Just finished a total gutting and remodel of my upstairs bathroom. So stoked I'm finally done!

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Aug 11, 2016 - 07:26pm PT
Finished my sandstone patio courtesy of Amazon, who delivered the 3"x4" elbow that completes the downspout. I stained the redwood cover to match the stone.

With all the salvaged materials, total cost was under $100 including bedding soil, 10 chrysanthemums, and paving sand.


Moqui approves.


On another note, I've been tiling stairs and an entryway for my day job.



I also finished color match caulking the inside corners with grout.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Aug 11, 2016 - 08:00pm PT
^^^^^ some NICE projects going on!!!

I'd love to shower in that new BR then head over to Edge's patio!!!

Susan
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Aug 11, 2016 - 08:13pm PT
Contractor...I should have known...Just took a trench training safety class ...Fell asleep several times during the class but still passed the test...Guessing you are the " competent " person on the job site...?
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Aug 11, 2016 - 09:21pm PT
Treez ,
The kid news is fantastic. And you guys look stoked on the boat! I just picked up a 10' Hyside and I want to rig a motor. Thanks for the good news.
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 13, 2016 - 06:54pm PT


neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Aug 14, 2016 - 09:37am PT
hey there say, wow!!! great stuff here...


i could use you guys over here, :))


say, here is what i build, very low budget, but it works, though
i am waiting for a small pump, to come, in the mail...


usually i do without, but this water is spread out...
so far, though, the fish have been dying... i am hoping they
'get regulated' soon...


thankfully, too, last year (and a few other years) the fish
'winter down' and make it out, for spring...


just goldfish:



note:

it needsssss some real plants in the water... hard to find
around here... way across town, though, a gal told me they
had some 'floating lettuce' type stuff...
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Aug 14, 2016 - 02:11pm PT

Table base 12'' x 24'' x 48''.
Hot forged steel from 1 3/4'' and 1'' solid bar stock.
Traditional mortise and tenon joinery.
Maple slab top to be finished by the client.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Aug 14, 2016 - 02:17pm PT
Nice.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Aug 22, 2016 - 06:02pm PT
Today I put the finishing touches on the deck at our N Boulder remodel. For the rail system, panels of hog fencing were welded into angle iron frames and then screwed into place between the top and bottom rails. I just had to mask off the hog fencing and spray the steel frames prior to install.


Meh, I still much prefer wood, but no one is going to notice my work with that view anyway.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 22, 2016 - 07:55pm PT
Real nice edge!

The code in California requires 42" rails which kills the views when seated.
le_bruce

climber
Oakland, CA
Aug 22, 2016 - 08:25pm PT
SteveA I'm so impressed with those your tale of those 12x14 oak beams, I'll probably still be thinking about those tomorrow morning when I wake up. Looks great in the house, too.

Got any pics of the house-building project? Would love to see those beams in the build phase.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Aug 25, 2016 - 05:55pm PT
We're building out a pizza joint.


Just add wood, steel, and PVC. I've done about 98% of the framing, and await the finish details...


That's an 8000# pizza oven in the back.
SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Aug 25, 2016 - 07:53pm PT
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Aug 28, 2016 - 11:15am PT
Nice forging work
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Aug 30, 2016 - 08:06pm PT
Trusses up. Installing live edge fascia.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 30, 2016 - 08:39pm PT
Stripped to the studs, 3,200 square foot Transitional remodel just completed. Our carpenters had their hands full on the T&G lid.

pyro

Big Wall climber
Calabasas
Aug 30, 2016 - 09:08pm PT

Gopher baskets..

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 31, 2016 - 05:09pm PT
Thanks DMT!

I love my crew!! They killed this Transitional home with clean simple lines, lots of mitered beams and post and little trim to hide imperfections.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Sep 7, 2016 - 12:23pm PT
Hey, builders...I'm looking to create a water element in my yard..natural style, with 1-2 drops into a pool. The total space to work with is only about 10' x 10'. It's in an environment that gets snow and freezes. No plans for fish or koi...but landscaping around it.

Got any tips on building? Equipment/materials sources (in So Cal, esp.)? Nice examples to share/
pinckbrown

Trad climber
Woodfords, CA
Sep 17, 2016 - 05:54am PT
Installing X-rated sheetrock under the eaves.
Required by fire code. Painted flat black.
Will cover sheetrock with 1" x 6" T & G cedar.

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Sep 17, 2016 - 06:58am PT
What's a transitional home?

Not much to show on my end, unless you like the minutiae of frame to finish on new construction. Finally done coping crown, so I've got that going for me.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Sep 17, 2016 - 08:25am PT
Transitional home-

The merging of traditional and modern elements.

A positive reaction to the age of the pocket mansion (especially Tuscan) and the term "pop" is replaced with clean or sleek.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Sep 17, 2016 - 08:27am PT
apogee-

I will get you some pics. I've done several on homes I've built.
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Oct 11, 2016 - 01:29pm PT
Ramp is pretty much done gonna start on guard rails for deck.

Been doing some backyard shralping on the pool coping.

Holding up great so far.

[Click to View YouTube Video]
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Oct 11, 2016 - 02:34pm PT
So rad Warbler!

Nicely done mate!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Oct 11, 2016 - 02:36pm PT
Strong work, the both of 'ya!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 11, 2016 - 07:03pm PT
Very nice!

See: George Nakashima
perswig

climber
Oct 12, 2016 - 02:42am PT
Oh, very nice, Warbler.
Proportions are beautiful.

Dale

ETA: pic of your mill?
c wilmot

climber
Oct 12, 2016 - 11:18am PT
How do you keep those slabs from cracking? Nice work with the live edge
perswig

climber
Oct 12, 2016 - 12:23pm PT
Ah, cool. I had seen a similar (home-made) rig for slabbing logs, was wondering about the helper side vs rollers of some sort.

Do you shim the cut as you go to prevent binding?

Thanks!
Dale
brotherbbock

climber
Alta Loma, CA
Oct 12, 2016 - 12:32pm PT
Two thumbs up for the "Alaskan Sawmill"!

I've been wanting to make one of those.
i-b-goB

Social climber
Wise Acres
Oct 12, 2016 - 12:44pm PT
Yeah, Warbler that's cool, is the mill attached to the bar with washers / spacers at the tip through a hole in the bar and near the saw itself so when the chain spins it doesn't hit the mill, I can't tell with that photo? Or is it just pinched by blocks narrower than the width of the bar and held in place by the bolts on the outside of the bar?

Edit; Nice two man saw!
i-b-goB

Social climber
Wise Acres
Oct 12, 2016 - 12:59pm PT
Thanks, that makes a clean straight cut!
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Oct 12, 2016 - 01:54pm PT
Hey, Contractor-

Didja find any water element pics you'd like to share?

Sources for suppliers?
F

climber
away from the ground
Oct 12, 2016 - 05:07pm PT
AK mill in AK milling.

I like the idea of linking 2 power heads, Warbler. How tough is it to match the RPMS exactly? Use a linked throttle guide?
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Oct 12, 2016 - 05:21pm PT
That said, some cracking is part of the deal and appeal w slab wood.

Bowtie splines

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SGropp

Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
Oct 12, 2016 - 07:19pm PT

Decorative and structural bands to reinforce a heavily checked log post.

Hot forged and formed from 3/8'x 1 1/2'' steel flat bar. The finished length of each band was about 96''

They look simple when all installed in place but were a fairly complex shape to bend hot so that they lay tight against the wood from top to bottom.
F

climber
away from the ground
Oct 25, 2016 - 04:54pm PT

Any guesses?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Oct 25, 2016 - 05:04pm PT
Making a cove cut by feeding at an angle to the saw blade.

Different from how I do it, but I like the overhead arm as a hold-down.
F

climber
away from the ground
Oct 25, 2016 - 05:13pm PT
I figured you would get that pretty quick. Needed the hold down to keep it steady. Feeding 16 footers on a small ish saw top makes it hard to keep perfectly flat.

140' of it X 5 passes through the saw equals 3 bowls of Maui Wowie.
How's that for simple arithmetic?

What's your method Edge?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Oct 25, 2016 - 06:08pm PT

Checking will happen.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Oct 25, 2016 - 06:13pm PT
I think we have a similar approach to math, F.

That's a lot of lineal footage for a small saw, nice work! Hard to tell on my iPad but is that mahogany, or Philippine mahogany? Either mills nice with this set-up.

I always have the diagonal fence piece, obviously; if I'm just doing a little then I only use that. For quantity I make a backward "L" shaped fence so that I have a vertical component that I screw blocks on, and then featherboards or flexible sticks just fore and aft of the blade to hold tight to the table. Another wide featherboard gets clamped where your third arm is, and holds the stock tight to the fence.

I find the key is to make the featherboards with very thin tines and enough of a gap between them so that it flexes just the right amount without making the stock too hard to feed. I generally whip these up on the spot from scrap oak, cut a slight miter on the end to prevent kickback, and freehand the tines on the bandsaw. If I make the tines too long intentionally, I can shorten them on a sander until the flex feels right.

All this was moot when I had my shaper and power feed, but those weren't able to fit in the storage pod on our move and I've yet to replace them. My method above might be overkill, but having sacrificed a middle fingertip to above mentioned shaper (I paid for the too-little-too-late power feed the very next day), this keeps my remaining assets well away from spinning teeth.

Edit to add: Wilbeer, you should get a very big check for that one! 'Gaw-geous!'
perswig

climber
Oct 25, 2016 - 06:18pm PT
F, do you use a single blade for the cove? Stacked dado?

Thanks.
Dale
F

climber
away from the ground
Oct 25, 2016 - 06:29pm PT
It's Sapele, Edge. Reasonably priced around here. Gonna use it for the whole she-bang. (Cabinets, floor accent, post and beam wraps, trim).
Started with milling the crown first so I can start the 4 day finish schedule on it (72 hrs for the BLO mix to cook off) while I build carcasses and face frames.

No shaper in Milolii either.... I though about making up a few feather boards, but I figured the time I would save I could use on the beach instead. It worked out okay. About 5 hours from planer to the last chamfer cut with the router. Probably take another 5 to sand to coves and edges and finish it all. Better than the 22.50 a lineal foot quoted to me by some rip off middle man.

P- Single 80 tooth ATB. Raising the blade over several passes. Mellow feed rate. Last pass the blade is just barley cranked up and slow feed to minimize the sanding in the cove.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Oct 25, 2016 - 06:39pm PT
Sounds like it will be quite a beauty, F. My sapele experience is pretty much limited to this piece, my second ever veneered piece.


After milling the cove, I found that a well-tuned kidney shaped cabinet scraper will save a ton of elbow grease pre-sanding.
F

climber
away from the ground
Oct 25, 2016 - 06:50pm PT
Yeah, my curved scraper is 5000 miles away. I think I'm just going to decant a bottle of wine and double stick some 60 grit to the bottle and go for it. That radius will match close enough.

That piece looks great, I like the lines. I love the ribbony texture of sapele. It goes great with curves.
F

climber
away from the ground
Oct 29, 2016 - 10:13pm PT
Carcasses are in.



Oil is drying...
F

climber
away from the ground
Oct 31, 2016 - 09:47pm PT


Ahhhhhhh sh#t.
I found some groovy glass for the upper cabinet doors. It's looks sweet with some back light, especially after a few doobies. Now I'm gonna have to go track down some cabinet lighting and spend more money and do more driving around. I just want to sleep on the beach and watch turtles swim around, but I gotta get the kitchen done before the lady friend shows up so she doesn't think that all I've been doing is, well, smoking doobies and watching turtles.
First world - fuc k ing - problems.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 1, 2016 - 07:18am PT
Edge,

That piece represents one hell of a lot of work!

What I cannot understand is that period furniture, up here in New England ,
is bringing no money at auction. Just last week 2 -18th century chest of drawers, in Ossipee, in nice shape, brought about $700. each. One reminded me of yours; although your piece is far more elaborate, in detail.

Most of the younger generation are not interested in buying, and the senior's are liquidating their collections.
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 1, 2016 - 09:12am PT
Dingus- Yes it is. Left hand.
Trying to get the place functional and pass final in a few weeks so I can get it rented out nightly while I'm away. A lot of work to do during my "vacation" but it's low stress and allows for some artistic expression. I'm up early to make a long drive to find some cabinet lighting, and a few gallons of mustard that I'm gonna need soon..... No, it's not for the turtles.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 2, 2016 - 05:39pm PT
I saw the photo of the cove jig and realized that it's something I should try, since trim, glue, and moulding are what I'm doing currently. Ten minutes on lunch break and I had a piece of crown 4 1/2'' tall with a nice radius to it. Minimal sanding for paint grade. Thanks for the info! Tiny blades for the table saw could make some nice little profiles in a pinch.
ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Nov 2, 2016 - 06:31pm PT
My old well pump (500' underground) wasn't providing enough pressure to the house. So I reconfigured the system, the well pump now fills a 5k gallon above ground tank, and a new booster pump makes sure enough pressure is available. After dealing with this over the weekend, in the rain of course, I've concluded that electricians and plumbers don't get paid enough.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 2, 2016 - 09:09pm PT

steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 3, 2016 - 05:44am PT
The Warbler,

I know you work quite a bit with a chainsaw, so I thought that I would post this photo, taken many years ago, of just some of the Oak beams I made, all with a chainsaw.
I did NOT use any kind of mill, but simply snapped chalk lines along the round logs. Many of these beams are 8x8's-30 feet long, so you can imagine the work involved.
The biggest beams are on the lower left, which were over 12 inches square.

They later became my "Summer" beams in the living room, seen in the photo.

Is this you in the photo I took in Camp 4, across from Henry Barber?
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 3, 2016 - 05:45am PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 3, 2016 - 05:47am PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 3, 2016 - 06:58am PT
Edge,

That piece represents one hell of a lot of work!

What I cannot understand is that period furniture, up here in New England ,
is bringing no money at auction. Just last week 2 -18th century chest of drawers, in Ossipee, in nice shape, brought about $700. each. One reminded me of yours; although your piece is far more elaborate, in detail.

Most of the younger generation are not interested in buying, and the senior's are liquidating their collections.

Thanks Steve, I think that chest of drawers was about 350 hours. It sold for $8k, out of which the gallery took 40%. I made about $12/hour, but being my first major veneered piece, I figured that I was getting paid to learn. I'm much more efficient now, better at pricing, and can eliminate galleries and middlemen based on reputation and word of mouth.

The problem with antiques, even if they are in good condition, is that they don't always fit in modern houses. People who want the look are willing to pay to have furniture custom designed to fit their exact space and needs.

Cheers!
WBraun

climber
Nov 3, 2016 - 07:04am PT
steveA

That's not Warbler, it's Rick Reider .....

(Nice beams, .... hard work makes the man)
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 3, 2016 - 07:52am PT
Thanks Werner!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 4, 2016 - 07:57pm PT
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 5, 2016 - 09:13pm PT

WyoRockMan

climber
Grizzlyville, WY
Nov 5, 2016 - 11:27pm PT
A couple weeks ago, my buddy calls me in a panic. His roof had blown off his trailer. It's an old singlewide in a great place. His home. The recycled tin roof had completely been removed, pulling the furnace up through his old roof before detaching. By all rights a total loss.

It was said by someone, that at both ends of the economic spectrum lies a leisure class. He is the epitome of the lower end. Any cost was going to be a significant burden.

As circumstance would have it, I had a bunch of steel studs I had plans for. A greenhouse/garden garage. I loaded them up and headed to his place to assess the damage and begin framing rafters. No time for architects or detailed planning, the weather forecast was calling for heavy rain within a week.

What a wreck. The abode has seen squarer days. About 8" out to be exact over 60'. Within a day, we had the roof framed up and secured to the upper portion of the trailer via a steel rail, circumnavigating the dwelling like a hillbilly halo.



I ordered the minimum amount of steel and accoutrements to prevent the oncoming ingress of moisture. 3 day delay. We picked up the steel and hauled ass back to the mountains. The storm came. Over the next two miserable days we got the tin on and the furnace reinstalled. Full on rain/sleet/snow mix, 30 mph winds, 33 degree weather. I wanted to bail. Bad.

Today I went back to measure for fascia and soffit and install vents on the roof. Finally in the sun, I could see what an ugly but functional job was accomplished.


Glad the hard part is over.


phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 6, 2016 - 11:32am PT
What I cannot understand is that period furniture, up here in New England ,
is bringing no money at auction. Just last week 2 -18th century chest of drawers, in Ossipee, in nice shape, brought about $700. each. One reminded me of yours; although your piece is far more elaborate, in detail.

Most of the younger generation are not interested in buying, and the senior's are liquidating their collections.

I see this all the time on "Antiques Roadshow Revisited", where they replay an appraisal they did on the show 15-20 years ago and then show if it has gone up or down over time.

Tastes change, styles go in and out of fashion, and then the value follows supply and demand.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 6, 2016 - 12:34pm PT
Made a couple of knives recently

A leather cutting knife cut from a circular saw blade, with Mexican Cocobolo handle.

A hunting/skinning knife forged from a bar of O-1 tool steel, snakewood handle
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 6, 2016 - 01:15pm PT
Bar parts.


steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 6, 2016 - 01:34pm PT
Top crown is 7 piece. Next layer is 5 piece.
Fun stuff.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 6, 2016 - 01:37pm PT
In the back is what we had to match.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 6, 2016 - 01:38pm PT
Finished product.
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 6, 2016 - 02:23pm PT
Looking nice and tight there Steve.

Edge, did you ebonize or stain those?

I've been burning railing parts the last few days myself. Made the mistake of using some wet cedar for a the newel post build up and it moved quite a bit when I torched it. First time with shou shugi ban, so I'm learning.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 6, 2016 - 03:07pm PT
F, it's just Home Depot 3x6 Doug fir knocked up with an angle grinder, aggressively wire brushed to raise the grain, and then slobbered with Minwax dark walnut, followed by 2 coats satin lacquer.

Steve, very nice trim work! The crispness of the edges speaks volumes...

Were you responsible for any of that curved work or was that existing? Either way, someone had some fun with that.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 6, 2016 - 03:30pm PT
Edge, the curved ceiling in background was existing. We removed a stage below ceiling and built small catering area with dumb waiter to main kitchen below. Built dividing wall to hide catering area. It was great fun. Thanks
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 6, 2016 - 03:34pm PT
This is the back of dividing wall. Lotsa storage!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 6, 2016 - 03:52pm PT
Yeah, I'm making my mark in the landscaping world.
Dig it!

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Nov 6, 2016 - 07:47pm PT
Nice xeriscape Reilly...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 6, 2016 - 10:30pm PT
You know I'm all about the environment, RJ.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
Nov 6, 2016 - 10:59pm PT
I hate wood.
It twists, warps, cracks, breaks and bends your nails.
You have to f*#k with the knots and irregularities.
It puts slivers in your hands and ass(if you happen to sit on them), and makes you hit your thumb with a hammer.
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 8, 2016 - 09:02am PT
c wilmot

climber
Nov 8, 2016 - 09:50am PT

some spoons and such carved green with birch the utility company kindly dropped for me on the side of the road
squishy

Mountain climber
Nov 8, 2016 - 10:01am PT
Drone racing in the palm of your hand..
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 8, 2016 - 11:07am PT


I pity the faux!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 8, 2016 - 11:30am PT
edge, nice beam. is that chad in first photo?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 8, 2016 - 12:29pm PT
is that Chad in the first photo?

And I thought he was just infamous in his own mind.

Prod

Trad climber
Nov 8, 2016 - 12:32pm PT
Uh Edge.....

Aren't you supposed to be on the clock?

Prod.
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 8, 2016 - 12:35pm PT
Nice looking scarf, Edge. The contrasting grain draws your eye to it.


One down. Five more sections to go.
rockermike

Trad climber
Berkeley
Nov 8, 2016 - 09:40pm PT
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 9, 2016 - 05:30pm PT
You folks all got me going with your fabulous projects. So as we approach winter up here in the PNW, I thought maybe I'd try some woodworking as opposed to endless remodeling.

The first thing to tackle, other than cleaning the basement and ordering a bunch of sh#t, seemed like a sharpening pond w/ a bench hook. Used some pre-finished, bull-nose chair rail we ran around the top of the bathroom wainscoting from some years back. Need to finish it up and wait for all the Shapton diamond glass stones and stone holders to arrive and will then be open for business.

Should make for a more pleasant winter and Rhoda is already thinking up things she wants made...



Oh, and do need to refinish the surface of the table saw after years of it being used as a utility bench (any advice?).

Next up - a crosscut sled and have ordered a Bench Dog 27" x 16" cast iron router extension and lift for the table saw.



Also need to do something about a proper workbench, but that'll have to wait a bit.

Now all I need is something more than crude remodeling skills - so many youtube videos - so little time, sigh. Have any favorite woodworking channels?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 9, 2016 - 06:07pm PT

I'm building this mid-centry modern, a large traditional coastal home a few blocks away and various remodels. This pays the bills and puts the kids through college but I lay in bed at night and think about the trails, crags and bivy's I'm working on with my buddies.

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 9, 2016 - 06:12pm PT

Oh, and do need to refinish the surface of the table saw after years of it being used as a utility bench (any advice?).

Healyje, these are the bomb for removing rust from metal.

http://www.garrettwade.com/wonderbar-rust-eraser-gp.html
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 9, 2016 - 06:31pm PT
Healy, Edge shoulda told ya to order an extra can of elbow grease for those pads.
They're messy but effective. After you get it to operating room standards put a coat of one
of the myriad rust inhibitors on it. Some years ago Fine Woodworking did a review of them.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 9, 2016 - 08:49pm PT
Edge, thanks for that link. Reilly, I'll take that under advisement and look for those finish treatments.
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Nov 9, 2016 - 09:20pm PT
^^ Always fun to take a look-see at your latest projects EVERYONE OF YOU.

Last year I started taking note of the many fine metal fabrication ideas and was inspired to get a wire welding rig and accessories so that I could play around and teach myself a thing or two, and maybe do something handy.

I started with simple practice welds and quickly moved on to fixing things like broken landscaping and tree-trimming tools. Then I fixed my snow blower which was rusting and rotten from MANY years of neglect.

This summer I saw the need to make a hand rail to improve the safety of the steps to the parking place I dug out a couple of years back.

Here's a sequence of photos I shared with friends on Facebook showing my project from initial fabrication to the final coat of paint.






I love this welding and grinding sh*t.
More grinding than welding of course.
;>)
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 10, 2016 - 06:55am PT
Thanks treez.

Bill, yeah, nice, would like to learn welding as well.
Hendo1

Trad climber
Toronto
Nov 10, 2016 - 07:33am PT
This was a huge project. The dry stone wall along the driveway has been falling apart for years and I thought rebuilding it could be my first big retirement chore.

The initial estimate was it would take five days. But I thought, let's be realistic, and revised that to seven days.

It took twenty-two days!

Hendo1

Trad climber
Toronto
Nov 10, 2016 - 07:38am PT
My girlfriend's grandson had been asking me for a while to build him a robot. So last weekend we got around to it. He planned it (obviously) and I did the construction.

He asked me what we should call it. I suggested names like Zzzardov or Grechminq. He went with Bob.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 12, 2016 - 02:06am PT
Nice table!

Got the cast iron router table extension installed on the table saw. Interesting experience, but it's on there and sitting flush with the table saw top.

But I can now see that with this woodworking business there are going be various 'barrier-to-entry' tests of temperament, composure, will, ingenuity, patience, ability to read and follow the instructions, pre-assembly of all parts, etc - so far I mainly have the swearing part down cold.

Also learned that a freehanded router is powerful beast and will go its own way in a heartbeat if your concentration lapses.

Along with that lesson was a another about what wood may or may not be routable / appropriate for a given task / jig.

Ok, wtf, who knew air tools are that frigging cool even if the compressor is noisy.

And I could be mistaken, but it seems like I could spend from now till next Thanksgiving getting things, getting things organized, getting things setup right, getting things sharp enough, making jigs, buying yet more f*#king clamps and generally dicking around having a good time without ever actually making anything. In fact, I'm beginning to think all those guys on youtube don't actually build anything, they just like messing around with all the tools and jigs.

This is all feeling a bit runout 5.10-ish at the moment, hopefully it will get easier and I will get smarter. Probably should just defer on the whole Japanese planes deal until I can figure out if I'm cut out for this sort of thing and am actually getting calmer and any smarter. Also, I don't think those Japanese guys use brad nailers and I'm now officially addicted to mine.

Edge - you must be a veritable Bachar of woodworking, crikey.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 12, 2016 - 06:07am PT
Nice work you guys.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 12, 2016 - 06:50am PT
Edge - you must be a veritable Bachar of woodworking, crikey.

That's a comparison I am not worthy of, I assure you. I just know a little bit about a lot of things, a lot about some little things, and am not afraid to try anything once. I'm largely self taught, so I tend to come up with some way-outsid-the-box solutions to things and if I have a forte it is improvising with whatever is at hand.

Some craftsmen are made by their tools, buying up all the latest time saving gizmos and top of the line power tools, but really a lot of those are unnecessary. If you teach yourself how to cut dovetails with only a hand saw and chisel, you will learn many transferable skills that throwing a board in a router jig won't teach you.

I remember a story that I read (Krenov?) about an apprentice working for a Japanese Master. After years of sweeping the shop and performing mundane tasks, the apprentice had saved up several months worth of wages to buy a beautiful plane crafted by a Master plane-maker. The next day he showed the plane with pride to his Master, who promptly took it from him and said, "you are not worthy of such a fine tool," and kept it.

I personally have never bought a Japanese plane, I'm still afraid some actual craftsman is going to show up, kick sawdust in my face, and take my toys.
John M

climber
Nov 12, 2016 - 07:29am PT
You guys continue to amaze me.

Love the stone work.
The metal railings. Nice design to the supports.
Warbler, that table is amazing. I love when edges are rounded and I like how you took the corners off.

So much experience here. Very cool.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 12, 2016 - 10:01am PT
I personally have never bought a Japanese plane

Be honest, you've bought one impersonally? ;-)
I haven't bought one in any manner, they work bass ackwards. Do like me some Japanese chisels though.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Nov 12, 2016 - 05:32pm PT

Fitting in a new window.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 15, 2016 - 04:06pm PT
It's only me and I have 3 jobs going on,it will slow around the holidays.

Cheers you builders.
the Fet

climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
Nov 15, 2016 - 05:28pm PT
In progress 2 story tree fort with 8' climbing wall to the first floor.



A neighbor stopping by to check it out.

Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Nov 15, 2016 - 05:48pm PT
3 cheers for tree forts
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 15, 2016 - 06:55pm PT
Nice work Wilbeer!

I like seeing no "z" bar at the roof to siding transition, just nice clean copper "L" or step.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 18, 2016 - 04:32pm PT
The pizza place is getting close to finished.


The oven wasn't really hot, I was just giving the sign a test run after hanging it.

F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 20, 2016 - 05:59pm PT
Hell yeah! Tree houses are the sheit!

Here's mine at the base of Thompson Pass.



12x20 with a 12/12 metal roof and 3/4 loft. 7 Windows, two doors, a wood stove and power. It's supported by sliding joints and cables attached to 5 tall spruce. The trees are about 100 footers, and if the beams weren't carried by sliding joints, the place would get torn apart by the 100 mph outflow winds that happen regularly in the winter.
The sliding joints make the place rock like a boat on the water in a breeze, and buck like a bronco durning big wind events. It's worth riding the storm out to be at the center of some of the best skiing in North America.

Meanwhile, 3000 miles south....

The solar powered, rain sensing, self closing, push button opening expensive a$$ skylights finally came in. I rushed to get them in, and had two 90 degree days on the roof peeling roofing, reframing, setting, flashing, flashing again, and re-roofing. One more roof panel needed to finish.



It was so hot, I had to duct tape swiffer pads to my knees just to be able to work on the roof without getting burned. Yikes.

The countertops has the patina sauce applied and are cooking off.

About time to start on the bathroom...
the Fet

climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
Nov 21, 2016 - 03:25pm PT
F, looks really nice. I built sliding joints into our tree fort as well. When the wind is blowing you can hear it creaking and see the joints sliding.

When I was a kid I built maybe 1/2 dozen tree forts and never realized how much it's needed.

I also just learned it's better to put one huge bolt/screw into the tree rather than 4 small ones like I did as a kid, as each one gets encapsulated.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 21, 2016 - 06:44pm PT
I've had a set of Stanley Power-Bore bits that I bought in the late 70's that I love for certain applications, but repeated necessary sharpenings over the years have left them a bit thin. Sadly, they are out of production.

Enter eBay, where I found a set for $25 shipped. The seller described them as "used, and the points will need sharpening." Fact is, they arrived in pristine condition with the original factory grind. The long center point tracks the bit straight, the outside spur slices the grain cleanly around the circumference, and the flat chisel face peels up pretty curlicues of wood.






(do not use in wood with metal in it, do not use in wood with metal in it, do not use in wood with metal in it...)
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
Nov 21, 2016 - 07:29pm PT
Edge...Hanging 5/8's sheit rock solo and now the stanley drill bits...You're allright in my book...
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 21, 2016 - 10:49pm PT
Fet, check these out.

http://treehouseparts.mybigcommerce.com/garnier-limb-gl-standard/

They're bomber, I've used them a bunch.


Copper patina on the countertops came out pretty close to what I was shooting for.
The red and copper in the countertops goes good with the Sapele cabinets:



FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Nov 22, 2016 - 11:44am PT
T Hocking, I hope the batteries are vented out of the living area.
labrat

Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
Nov 22, 2016 - 11:59am PT
F
The counter top looks great! It's copper correct? How are the corners constructed? Are they wrapped and then welded somehow? Reason I'm asking is a friend did a copper top for a van conversion and the corners are sharp!

Erik

Always enjoy this thread!
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 22, 2016 - 01:10pm PT
Labrat, it's 16 gauge copper laminated with contact cement to 1 1/2 MDF. The corners at the apron front sink have a 3/4 radius the edging is wrapped around. The others are straight 90 degrees. Filed dull. The whole thing is sanded to 1600 grit, then ammonia, salt, baking powder and mustard are used to give it the patina. Having a sheet metal guy bend everything, especially around the apron sink, and then laminating it would be big $ and tough to work with. The 4x10 sheet was about 600, and MDF and contact cement another 150.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 22, 2016 - 02:54pm PT
Well, got a workbench mostly built minus the tool trough at the back and vises. Nothing fancy, all utilitarian. Top is a piece of 1 1/8" T&G plywood ripped in half that will get topped with another 3/4" of a better grade of plywood for a 3" top. Solid enough for my purposes.


The one end is sitting on a stack of boards because the 1907 basement floor slopes that much over the 86" bench - oomph. You can also put a hole in the floor with one good hit from a D5. Going to be tackling underpinning the foundation and dropping the basement floor 18 inches sometime in the next 24 months; not necessarily looking forward to the process, but am to a new basement.

Also just received a vintage but still worthy #5 Fulton plane I'm going to recondition to go with the block plane and Sargent #6C. Looking for a #4 and will probably call it good on planes after that.

labrat

Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
Nov 22, 2016 - 04:05pm PT
Thank you F. I believe yours is much thicker than he used and I'm not sure if glue was used.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 22, 2016 - 08:30pm PT
Yeah, the barrel one is great, but then I think all the videos on the youtube 'I Am Stankoff' channel are worth watching.

Some favorites:

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healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 22, 2016 - 08:38pm PT
A nice copper work you guys. Did you bend it all onsite yourselves then? Without a brake?

I used to own the ex-Lutheran church up in Hood River and it took me two years to reshingle the damn thing flashing the whole place with copper as I went. Fun material to work with.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 22, 2016 - 09:51pm PT
Edge, I'm sure I have mentioned this somewhere on ST before: I grew up in New Britain, Ct, home Of The Stanley Works. Most of the people in the town worked there or at another giant company called Fafnir Bearing ( later part of Textron). There were dozens of other small tools and part mfging companies as well.
I bet I could still go in any second hand store in town and find old Stanley tools in good shape.

The company was started in New Britain by members of the Stanley family. Their descendants were still living there when I was growing up there in the 1950s-1970. My Dad owned a heating an AC company and one of the Stanleys was his client.
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 22, 2016 - 11:15pm PT
Healyje,

I did it all on site from one sheet. The only bends were the small radius curves at the corners in front of the apron front sink. The rest are simple 90 degrees. I made sure not to get too crazy with the contact cement, so there is no visable glue line.

Jim, you are correct about copper responding to its environment. I'm lucky because this one is in Hawaii where, fortunately, it's always a consistant 99% Shaka, brah. Would have been nice to have a third hand handling a 4x10 sheet of it myself, but this one is a solo mission.

Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 23, 2016 - 06:14am PT
I got really tired of having crap spread all over my workbench, and having to search for small parts and tools that were lying all over the place. So I decided to make a small tool caddy, but I wanted something creative and out of the ordinary. So I made this tool caddy from curly red maple, and a few magnets. Shaped with wood rasps and gouges.

Shown here with some leather-working tools. I also made the "round knife" shown next to the tool caddy.




SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Nov 23, 2016 - 06:46am PT
Some lovely!!!!! Projects taking place!

Susan
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 23, 2016 - 09:49am PT
TGT2,

I'm curious, was that pump pressurizing hydraulic fluid or water? What type of facility was it being used in?

Also, was the coupling joining the motor shaft to the pump shaft a chain drive, or one of those serrated couplings with the rubber flex inserts? I assume a chain drive, due to those high torque loads.

Sierra Ledge Rat,

Cool idea--Thanks

I might make something similar for my son, as a X'mas gift, since I have quite a bit of tiger maple scraps, similar in size to yours.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Nov 23, 2016 - 06:33pm PT
TGT2

Thanks for the explanation!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 23, 2016 - 06:42pm PT
The tile artists apply finishing touches to the mosaic bar top.

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 27, 2016 - 03:54pm PT
phylp wrote:
Edge, I'm sure I have mentioned this somewhere on ST before: I grew up in New Britain, Ct, home of The Stanley Works. Most of the people in the town worked there or at another giant company called Fafnir Bearing ( later part of Textron). There were dozens of other small tools and part mfging companies as well.
I bet I could still go in any second hand store in town and find old Stanley tools in good shape.


I started collecting the old Stanley Bailey planes early in my woodworking career, in the early 80's. Fortunately New Hampshire was loaded with second hand stores, flea markets, and yard sales, and I was usually able to find a plane in good shape to add to my collection for under $40.


I'm only missing the #1, which I think would be uncomfortable to use with my big mitts and have limited use anyway. Last I knew they were selling for $750+.


The #6 is my favorite, a gift from my wife's godfather from Amsterdam, NY, one Klem Kosinski. Klem was a retired metalworker and pattern maker who gave me the #6 as a gift; it was my first bench plane.

I found both the #6 and 7 at a huge flea market in Taunton, Mass. The dealer, who spoke in a heavy Scottish voice, wanted $40 for the #6 and $50 for the #7. This was an incredible deal, and being a flea market I offered him $75.

He replied in full Highland throat, "if you want to talk me down, we'll start at a higher price, but we'll still end up at $40 for the #6 and $50 for the #7."

I gave him the money straightaway.


I have lots of Stanley tools, mostly older ones when they were made quite well and not the garbage they crank out now.
IrvaIva

Sport climber
München
Nov 27, 2016 - 05:56pm PT
Already have built https://tranio.com/photos/adt/b9612cf4/18103936/1024x640.jpg
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 29, 2016 - 07:26pm PT

I would be finished if it were not for being snowed in [skiing] for 3 days,

Damn.

Thanks Contractor,you know what you are talking about.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 29, 2016 - 09:29pm PT
Learning plane set up and practicing in general. Understand the basics, but there's clearly a lot to know about why one picks up this plane or that for any given piece of wood and how it's used once selected.


Edit: Wow, just saw this - which was eye-opening. I can see now getting thin shavings with a plane is one thing and hogging off a massive amount of wood to flatten and square a board is quite another. Have to try something like this whenever I next get some free time to play.

[Click to View YouTube Video]

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 30, 2016 - 04:20am PT
Hey Edge, I've got an old #3 in decent shape. Any idea what it'd retail for? It was my great grandfathers, so it's not going anywhere, I'm just curious.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Nov 30, 2016 - 06:01am PT
search ebay for "stanley plane no 3"

You'll get plenty of hits...
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 30, 2016 - 09:12am PT

Had to hand plane 15 feet of 18" wide rough sawn spruce for some skirt boards.
Used 3 planes and two scrapers. Took a whole day almost.

They came out okay for being 30 year old stock from somebody's shop. The knots were rough, but the rest worked well.


Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Nov 30, 2016 - 03:10pm PT
F
What planes did you use?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Nov 30, 2016 - 03:59pm PT
Hey Edge, I've got an old #3 in decent shape. Any idea what it'd retail for? It was my great grandfathers, so it's not going anywhere, I'm just curious.

Brandon, it's been almost three decades since I found my planes; I have no idea what the going rate is. Seeing that it was your grandfathers, I would value it as priceless. It would never mean as much to anyone else as it does to you.

Sierra Ledge Rat, I'm curious about that too; looks like a #5?

I bought a second #5 Stanley plane that I use for surfacing wide boards. I sharpened the blade into a subtle arc so that it removes more material from the center and feathers out to none at the edges. It makes short work and the arc lets you plane at varying angles to the grain to get a cumulative flat.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 30, 2016 - 05:50pm PT
Thanks for your story, Edge, I enjoyed it.
Phyl
F

climber
away from the ground
Nov 30, 2016 - 10:59pm PT
SLR, as usual, Edge has a keen eye.
A number 5 Jack to start, ( sharpened almost exactly to how Edge described) followed by a number 6 fore plane, and just kissed with a number 4 smoothing plane. Finished with a light scraping on the face. I "jointed" the edges with the number 6 and a more aggressively sharpened scraper.

Nothing like getting Amish on heirloom value material.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 1, 2016 - 04:06am PT
A number 5 Jack to start
I just bought a 1910 Stanley No. 5 Jack, with a flat iron
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 1, 2016 - 06:56am PT
I've been opening and closing this space for months, but last night at the unannounced, 'soft' opening, we had to wait 1/2 hour for a table.



Still a few details to finish, but so far, so good.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 4, 2016 - 01:40am PT
Nice Edge - must be gratifying.

Got a sled built and picked up an English no. 3 Stanley to go with the 6C and 5.

F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 5, 2016 - 11:16am PT



Gotta split. Just got the word it's on....

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2914097/Winter-has-arrived-We-can-finally-skiing
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Dec 5, 2016 - 03:35pm PT
^^^^. Oh my! Gorgeous!


Susan
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Dec 8, 2016 - 07:18pm PT
I am not building anything at the moment.

My last proj was taping some old ensolite on the back of a large piece of cardboard from a furniture box. This went in the window to keep out the cold and keep in the heat. The tape job failed. It needed staples. I'll get to it when I do...the two sit there anyway, held in place by Venetian blinds.

Here is a fun video of how to build a western town in three weeks, among other things.
[Click to View YouTube Video]Not Bushman.^^^
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Dec 10, 2016 - 07:26am PT



Time to ski!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 10, 2016 - 07:38am PT
Nice! The rocket ship's still running strong?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 10, 2016 - 10:09am PT
Time to ski!

Before you close in the 'basement' to keep the skunks from setting up house? ;-)

Clean werk!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 10, 2016 - 10:40am PT
Looking good Wilbeer!



I'm Building a retirement home with lots of glass for a nice couple from Chicago.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 10, 2016 - 08:47pm PT
I'm also working on a retirement home in the mountains of Colorado for a nice lady from New Hampshire and her climber husband.

When we moved in, all of the interior doors were cheap, flat, hollow core and painted with 2 1/2" clamshell casing. I removed all of the casing and mudded/textured around the jamb, added a faux header of Douglas fir, then fit new six panel pine doors with all new hardware in the existing jambs. I finally got around to replacing and remodeling the last three doors, including the coat closet door in our living room.

The hallway before:

After:

The coat closet:

The Law of Snowballs dictates that now that the coat closet is renovated, the front door looks like sh#t.

Inside the closet had been one poorly placed rod and a single inadequate shelf. So as to avoid inclusion in 'Accidents in North American Wardrobe Retrieval, Avalanche Edition', I gutted it, scraped popcorn texture off the ceiling, and added new shelves above and below the rod.


To help manage small items like gloves and hats, I cut into a stud bay just inside the door and built in custom cubbie holes. This also allowed me to snake a wire down the adjacent bay for a pull chain LED lamp on the wall.


I used PL construction adhesive to adhere 1/4 ply backing to the rear drywall and the side studs. The side panels were 1/4" ply with 3/4" shelves nailed between, then slid into place. Functional but not pretty face frame pieces were nailed on with a pin nailer.


Voila!

It's always nice finishing off nagging home projects.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 11, 2016 - 04:52am PT
Hey Edge,

Looks like you will never have to worry about joining the ranks of the unemployed, as you always seem very busy. You sure are versatile!

Were going to get a foot of snow up here in NH on Monday. I'll have to get the rest of the wood in today. My son and I were climbing around Boulder, a few months ago.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Dec 11, 2016 - 06:45am PT
Thanks Men.

The rocket ship is still going strong ,now with a bdiesel burning 1.9tdi motor and a 5 speed,35 mpg van.Yeah man.
Reilly,you have a good eye,when the masons are done with brick stairs and piers I will return for railings and lattice panels.

I hope I run into the front range master carpentercabinetfurniture
maker when I hit Colorado this winter. Great looking work up there Edge,Contractor.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 11, 2016 - 07:35am PT
wilbeer,

Nice work as well!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 11, 2016 - 09:56am PT
I hope I run into the front range master carpentercabinetfurniture
maker when I hit Colorado this winter.

Wilbeer, definitely look me up if you're in the area. And bring some logs of those nice hardwood trees I keep seeing in your pics. I'm sick of burning pine.

Strong work all around! I love the diversity in this thread (even though we're all aging white guys).
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 11, 2016 - 01:26pm PT
After removing the casing, I made sure the jambs were well attached with shims and nails all around - surprisingly they were all really well done. I then cut the Sheetrock edge back at a slight taper to remove fuzzy paper along the edge, and filled all of the exposed gaps with insect proof spray-in foam; this really locks all the components together. I used insect proof because it's all I had.

Once that cures I cut it slightly concave with the surface, then fiberglass tape from midway on the jamb, spanning the foam, and onto the drywall. Durabond first coat, second coat of premixed mud was skim coated over that, as well as the jamb up to the door stop. I then sprayed and applied a knockdown finish on the wall and around the corner up to the stop.

The first three doors have been done for two years now, see use multiple times a day, and still look perfect. The top door stop was removed and the side stops trimmed at the top to allow the 1/2" thick Doug fir faux beam to slide in place. Hope this all makes sense?


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 11, 2016 - 02:24pm PT
Weird, but kleen. ;-) Actually kinda kool. Musta been a PITA!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 11, 2016 - 02:52pm PT
Not too bad, really, just a lot of steps and associated cleaning of tools. Although I don't advertise my drywalling skills, I come by them honestly, as my mother was a mudder.
ruppell

climber
Dec 11, 2016 - 03:12pm PT
Although I don't advertise my drywalling skills

Do any of us? It's right up there with painting on my list of sh!t I'd rather not do.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Dec 11, 2016 - 03:17pm PT
nah000

climber
no/w/here
Dec 11, 2016 - 07:21pm PT
phenomenal job [as always] Edge! i suspect i have a pretty good idea of what kind of a pain in the ass that must have been...

here are a few pics of our firms version of something both similar but also quite different...

they are a french pair of near minimalistic detailed, solid mdf doors on a commercial pivot hinge... that then return into drywalled and recessed pockets in the surrounding wall... while held open and shut by magnets...

make sense? hahaha.

by the time i consider all of the futzing around required of both myself to frame and fit the doors [there were zero adjustments with the hinges] and with the taper finishing all of the taped in trim, we would have totaled close to two extra days worth of man hours per pair of doors... fortunately there were "only" seven pairs...

but ultimately: so worth it.

someday we'll go back and get some proper documentation, but for the time being here are some during construction iphone shots from this summer/fall:




rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 11, 2016 - 07:33pm PT
Edges Mom looks great...and tough
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 11, 2016 - 10:25pm PT
Nahoooooo-
Rixon hinge recessed into mortise top and bottom?
nah000

climber
no/w/here
Dec 12, 2016 - 06:10am PT
^^^^

mortised: yes

rixon: didn't use that manufacturer, but it looks like they make a version of a centred pivot hinge that is almost identical to the one we used...
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 12, 2016 - 10:12am PT
I really like the Rixon hinge. Pretty stout. The top pivot adjustment screw is hard to hide though. I was wondering how you hid it. Guessing the hinge you used doesn't have one. Nice work.


Bath door and mech. Room door on pivot hinges. Floating shelves on them for camo.

gavinshmavin

Trad climber
Winooski, VT
Dec 12, 2016 - 11:19am PT
Recently turned the top floor of my garage into a bouldering wall. Two sides; one 40 degrees overhanging with a Moon Board, and the other 30 degrees overhanging. Both about 11'6" high.


Fun times building some simple volumes, too!


Next up - turning a box of hardwood scraps into crimps and little pinches.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 12, 2016 - 12:55pm PT
Nice volumes!

I'm recreating a missing stretcher from an 18th century trestle table. Now that it's off the table saw and jointer, it gets surfaced only with period appropriate hand tools.


Edit: 2 hours later.


Just need to grab one of the legs so I can match the color, patina, and finish.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 12, 2016 - 06:36pm PT
Nahoooooo and Edge - really cool stuff and Edge, keep posting up photos of the table parts as it goes along.

Tool Peddler...

I had considered a go at this woodworking business for about two days a few years back before the reality of my work schedule made me hastily abandon ship on the idea. But in those two days I happened to stumble through a place here in PDX called the 'Tool Peddler' which is sort of a tool pawn shop and Home Depot for methheads.


Moving on from hand planes...

Had never been in there before then, but it turned out they had a wall of like sixty or so handsaws. I knew nothing whatsoever about handsaws, and just grabbed a crosscut and rip saw that seemed sharp and in salvageable condition.

Now, several years on and trying to make another go of it all, I finally pulled one of those saws off the wall and tried to cut something with it, but it bound and wouldn't cut. So I looked into getting it cleaned up and sharpened but also watched a couple of youtube videos about doing both yourself - probably a mistake.

Turns out that saw I had randomly grabbed at the Tool Peddler for seven bucks was a late-1890s/early 1900s Disston No. 7 (crosscut, 26"). Who knew? And who knew they are well-regarded saws - certainly not me until the other day, blind luck I guess.



As if sharpening planes and chisels weren't enough...

Next thing I know I'm ordering 6" X-slim saw files from Portugal, buying an old saw set off ebay and building a saw vise.





Crikey!
perswig

climber
Dec 12, 2016 - 06:48pm PT
Disston's can still be found around here in old shops and pop up sometimes at Liberty Tool, where they are snapped up quickly.

Inspiration for this:

https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/tenon-saws/1-saw-ts-r11-16-tenon-saw-12-rip?node=4150

Dale
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 12, 2016 - 07:01pm PT
Yeah, gotta get one like that as well...
nah000

climber
no/w/here
Dec 13, 2016 - 01:27am PT
healyje: super sweet and interesting post...

to everyone else who has made this thread the most consistently, diversely and perennially excellent of any thread i can think of on st: thanks.

:)
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 13, 2016 - 02:21am PT
Thanks nah000. Made a bit more progress on the saw vise. Glued, pinned with chopsticks and the ends rough shaped - still have a lot of finish work to do, but so far so good.


[Edit]

More or less finished vise:

steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 14, 2016 - 12:33pm PT
There seems to be a lot of interest in hand planes in the last few weeks, so I thought I would post a few pictures of a bronze hand plane I made. It is similar in design to a 19th century English Bronze Norris plane.

Wood patterns had to be made in order to make the castings, which were later machined. I put my initials in the bronze frog, which clamps down on the heavy tool steel blade.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 14, 2016 - 12:35pm PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 14, 2016 - 12:36pm PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 14, 2016 - 05:04pm PT
A work of art, and work! ;-)
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Dec 14, 2016 - 05:17pm PT
I agree,nice Steve.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 14, 2016 - 08:33pm PT

Recently completed remodel for a nice couple.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 14, 2016 - 08:51pm PT
You made the neighbors very happy!
WyoRockMan

climber
Grizzlyville, WY
Dec 14, 2016 - 09:25pm PT
You all do such gorgeous work. Bravo!


Since no one has stunk up the show lately...
I had been wanting to build a bolt spinner and puller set for some replacement work at the crag. All the spinner tools I have seen involved a bunch of adapters and taps and miscellaneous gadgetry. I used a couple old SDS bits and threaded couplers and cobbled them together with some heat and electricity. A couple things worked against me, 1) I haven't welded anything in 20 years and 2) I didn't have a hood (I did have a proper shade that I had to hold with my other hand though). Anyways, the welds stuck and now I have spinner tools for both 1/4 and 3/8 studs. I also built a puller, but is welds are so embarrassing, I'm afraid to show 'em.


healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 15, 2016 - 01:38am PT
SteveA (& WyoRockMan) - wow, nice plane. Just trying to sort the whole wood thing out, hard to imagine the metal business. Seems like yet another different universe of its own with a million things to be learned.

Contractor, nice work as usual - could use a few thousand of you up here. With a long history of basic resource extraction, Oregon never put a premium on permanence and quality construction, but instead has always valued the speed of slapping sh#t up. The quality of homes here - old and new - is basically complete shite and the contracting scene up here is a complete sh#t show. Almost always better to do it yourself then gamble on trying to hire someone and mostly being disappointed, especially on anything even slightly out-of-the-ordinary.

Bad picture, but the front railing we built going down to the street to protect the driveway dropoff.


And the latest on the workbench...





Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 15, 2016 - 06:55am PT
healyje-
Thanks for the nice comments and yes, permanence is a major priority in my material selection, which brings me to a sore topic- the search for rail materials that look as nice as the one you've put together without busting the budget.

Putting together a price for 60 lineal feet of exterior rail system always freaks me out. We all know, with the inferior paints we use these days, rails are the first thing to rot on a house. Any thoughts?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 15, 2016 - 07:15am PT

This is a good example. This is a 600 square foot, second story deck I consructed on the beach. It's built with a kaleidoscope of materials, factoring in durability, cost and appearance and was a major pain in the ass plus super expensive. There's about 80 feet of open rail not in the picture.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 15, 2016 - 07:28am PT
If the client is willing to pay then the only way to go is make up the concoction devised by the US Dept of Ag Wood Lab - 1/4 lb of parafin (canning) wax dissolved in a quart of mineral spirits mixed with a gallon of high grade marine spar varnish. Use that as yer primer, being OCD about soaking the end grain, and you both will be very happy. Used it on all exposed trim of my garage almost 20 years ago and it is still far from needing a new paint job! In fact, the Hardy Board siding is in need - the trim is perfect. Oh, I think I also put a coat of regular oil-based tinted primer over the wax/varnish primer. You could tint the varnish and possibly save a step.
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 15, 2016 - 08:20am PT
Paint, IMHO, is just lipstick on a pig.

Use Ipe for rails and decking. Super hard, insect and rot resistant. Looks great. Will dull your blades quickly. But if you sharpen your own blades, it's no big deal.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 15, 2016 - 10:57am PT
SteveA
impressive work
limpingcrab

Trad climber
the middle of CA
Dec 15, 2016 - 11:40am PT

Rain is great and all, unless it's starts when you're in the middle of building/roofing a shed.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 15, 2016 - 01:17pm PT
Steve, that's a damn fine plane! I'll give you $75 for it.


I once had a neighbor in New Hampshire bring me a Norris plane in pristine condition and asked me if I wanted to buy it for $45. I couldn't short the guy, so after explaining to him what he was holding, I helped facilitate a sale with a fellow NH Furniture Master for $400, and even that was a deal.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 15, 2016 - 01:36pm PT
Contractor, F has it right with his 'lipstick on a pig' comment. Up here in the PNW I'd go further and say paint is more like a recurring employment and business opportunity that only marginally slows down the inevitable. If I build our next house I'm totally dedicated and committed to two non-negotiables: no exterior painted surface and no drywall.

As for exterior railings, here's a couple of better shots of it from this morning:



But in that earlier post I should have said 'rebuilt' as my wife was quite ill for several years and our usual fastidious annual maintenance on the railing didn't happen so it rotted at a remarkable rate and I had to rebuild it.




Total pain in the ass...

steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 15, 2016 - 01:44pm PT
Hey Lauren,

That was a good story. I guess that I'll turn you down on your offer, ha, ha.

I've only shown about 1/20th of the things that I've made over the years, and I often wonder whether my kids will value any of it, after I'm gone. Perhaps I will post a few more images, since my daughter had "borrowed" my camera for quite a while, and now I have it back.

I have a rather complete shop in the basement, and I'm trying to get motivated to work harder, during these Winter months, to complete a few projects that I started years ago. If I ever get back to Boulder, I'll look you up!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 15, 2016 - 02:05pm PT
Definitely post that sh#t up...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 15, 2016 - 06:33pm PT
Great comments and ideas!

healyje-

Looks great! There's quite a bit of lay-out there.

Speaking of lay-out, are there other's out there that love the sh#t out of a good pattern or story pole? I use them for everything (the poles for finish work look much nicer).

This is a story pole for building heights and grades.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Dec 15, 2016 - 06:46pm PT
There is a rest collective of woodsmen here,from now on maybe one should just say " look me up on ST".

Steve,I will give you 100 bucks.
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 15, 2016 - 06:51pm PT
Prototype of a rifle vise. Did a little design work on the CNC router with some left over Black Limba. Came out kinda cool. Still need to line the jaws with leather to finish it up.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 15, 2016 - 06:55pm PT
Nine months building a house, and then, bang! Four garage re-roofs in a row.

Zander

climber
Dec 19, 2016 - 10:52am PT
"Attic" stair in a restricted space. Still code though. Came out alright. Budget didn't allow for a lot of messing around.







F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 19, 2016 - 11:04am PT
Nice work, Zander. What material were you using for laminating the handrail? I can't tell from the photo. 1/2x1/2 fir or cedar? How did you do the final shaping?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 19, 2016 - 11:09am PT
Clean!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 19, 2016 - 01:30pm PT
Nice work Zander, someone knows how to make patterns!
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 19, 2016 - 01:38pm PT
Nice job on the stair finish work. That was my stock in trade for many years before the teaching gig. I always dug the challenge of the complexity... laminations, angles, spacing, heights, clearances, etc. all while meeting building codes.
Zander

climber
Dec 19, 2016 - 02:16pm PT
We used MDF for the laminations. For a 1 3/4" handrail we used a 5 x 5 grid of 25 pieces with the corner ones chamfered. For paint grade the MDF works great because the pieces bend without any fancy steaming and such. I tried 4x4 but they were too stiff. We routed the round on the handrail with a big 1/4 round bit. Z
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 19, 2016 - 02:22pm PT
Copy. Maybe it's iron stains on the MDF that look like knots? I couldn't figure out why you wouldn't use MDF...
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Dec 19, 2016 - 02:30pm PT
I'm not construction guy but that looks beautiful- I would not have imagined wood for something like that. I bet you have a happy customer. My cousin specializes in doing rails like that with iron and has a pretty good business for himself.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 19, 2016 - 04:54pm PT
That is one sexy handrail!

If I slid my hand all the way down I'd need a smoke at the bottom.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 19, 2016 - 06:03pm PT
I've only made one curved stairway from scratch, back around 1989 or so. I had no idea what I was doing, but faked it well enough for all concerned, a completely improvised hack job.

I built up a 1" thick stringer against the wall by gluing together 1/4" x 12" red oak, hand nailed in place through each layer being careful to avoid spaces where the treads would hit. After laying out the stairs I made a jig for the router that would receive the wide part of the tread and the risers with a wedged dovetail glued and driven in from below.

I duplicated the process on the inside wall of the curve, building up that stringer, then laid out the stairs and cut the horizontal flats for the treads and the mitered verticals to return the risers. With the treads on, I drilled out the spindle holes, then made jigs to fit in each, then build up a 2 1/4" wide rail from 3/8" red oak strips. As I recall, I didn't have nearly enough clamps, so all but the outside two layers were predrilled and screwed together with copious amounts of glue.




As far as I know, it's still standing.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 19, 2016 - 07:33pm PT
HaHaHa! Love the pipe clamps! :-)

That's called, 'Gitten 'er done.'
losbill2

climber
Dec 19, 2016 - 07:49pm PT
I hesitate to post on this thread since I certainly do not come anywhere near qualifying as a craftsman. However I do have a sense of fine art and Steve that plane is really a beautiful piece! And I am very sure the kids will treasure it as well as all the other items you have crafted. Destined to become family heirlooms or for sale to pay for at the very least part of a grandchild's college tuition.
john hansen

climber
Dec 19, 2016 - 08:15pm PT
In the pipe clamps photo , I notice the bottom clamp is one of those double screw, wood clamps. I always thought those were cool.

Very nice stuff, from both of you. Stairs and rails were always my favorite. Never did get to do a curved one though.



bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 19, 2016 - 08:18pm PT
Buckets of clamps. The one good thing about doing high end tracts (is that an oxymoron?) was getting good at being fast and precise. I had bent rails down. The tricky part was that a curved rail not only bends, but twists in a spiral as it bends. This was made somewhat easier to manage by employing a clamping caul of the negative shape of the outermost lamination of the rail. This could be kerf cut to make it more flexible to follow the pitch and curve more easily. Individual clamp cauls were made for the jaw of each clamp. A typical rail would usually require 40 or more clamps. Glue type and wood specie had to be taken into consideration: Aliphatic Resin glue is usually too soft for all but the gentlest of curves. Powered urea formaldehyde results in a much stiffer glue up, resulting in less "spring back", meaning less over-bend was necessary. Ah, the good old days... racing up and down the stair attaching more and more clamps as the glue began to set up, and then stick to my hands as I twisted the clamp handles, resulting in blisters as the outer layers of skin stuck to the clamp as it slipped past the lower layers. Good stuff. Is it any wonder I built a single story ranch style?
Zander

climber
Dec 20, 2016 - 11:29am PT
Very clean stair Edge!
I believe in the inevitability of death, taxes and one camp short of what is wanted.

I don't really work anymore. I just drive around and talk to people or push spreadsheets around, which is why the stair above fits on the thread because I actually did help build it. It has been a busy year so the old man had to put his tool bags back on if only for a few days. However since Edge started up the way back machine....below are a couple of stairs I worked on with a good carpenter buddy more than twenty years ago. I'm not really a true stair guy but it seems we always had to fit stairs into spaces that were too tight.





another one



steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 20, 2016 - 12:23pm PT
Losbill2,

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad that I've got a few hobbies to fall back on, as my climbing skills seem to be failing rapidly. Happy Holidays!

Edge: It seems that everything you create is of fine quality; including that stairway.
Of all the things I've attempted, I think the stairway I made, for my house, was the most time consuming job, on the project. All the Oak, came off my land, and it was satisfying turning all the larger post, which the railings joined. I like wood turning, so that part was fun.



Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Dec 20, 2016 - 06:40pm PT
All those stairs look way too civilized, safe and warm. I apparently prefer cleaning up other people's messes in the high and frozen. Shoot me now

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 20, 2016 - 11:08pm PT
SteveA - you need to get busy posting up more past projects...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 20, 2016 - 11:29pm PT
Zander, if I may be so bold as to ask why there are two handrails on that one staircase?
Did an inspector nix the balustrade? BTW, I would have to take my shoes off
to count the staircases I've built, mainly for architects, that I've put a
temporary legal butt ugly balustrade on (sometimes 2x4s!) to get a final
only to come back and do the illegal finished one.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 21, 2016 - 06:15pm PT
I love the small do it yourselfer posts- lot's of pride! Keep em coming.

Recently completed "strip to the studs" remodel with pool, etc.

Based on what my clients want: Clean and simple is in, the desire to make things "Pop" is out.

We've been making a living on things that were "Popped" to death last decade.

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 21, 2016 - 06:47pm PT
Nice looking work....Humans have strange nesting habits....
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 21, 2016 - 06:51pm PT
Thanks! They do indeed...

Oh, and we had to replace the Italian Cyprus trees. People, stop planting sh#t so close to the house!
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 21, 2016 - 07:16pm PT
Vise completed and tested. Wrapped and ready to gift to a friend.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 22, 2016 - 06:59am PT
Shop update: Got a vise installed and finally stopped messing with the sandpaper sharpening and got a diamond lapping plate and a Norton 1000/8000 waterstone. I reckon I'm now only months away from actually building something.

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 22, 2016 - 07:52am PT
Yes, WTF indeed...
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 22, 2016 - 08:06am PT
Building Paul Bunyan in someone's back yard?
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 22, 2016 - 08:06am PT
Nice bench vise. Jaws of curly maple?

I am on the verge of buying a bench vise myself, for my work bench (below). The machine vise serves it purpose, but I need a large wood vise on the front of the bench.

Where did you get your vise? Any recommendations? The one from Rockler looks good. I have some flame birch that I can use for the jaws.

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 22, 2016 - 08:37am PT
SLR - It's a 9" Yost knock-off of the original Record quick release vise.

https://www.amazon.com/Yost-M7WW-Rapid-Acting-Working/dp/B00SIQ1DDG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482424374&sr=8-1&keywords=yost%2Bquick&th=1

Really done better than than I expected as knock-offs go. And yeah, that was a piece of curly maple that was the only board I had laying around which fit the bill without extensive work (which counts now that I'm trying to use just hand tools). A softer wood would probably have been a better choice.

Nice anvil...

Contractor - I'm divided on the taco bell house. Not sure if I were stripping it down to a more minimalist look that the roof wouldn't have been the first thing to go.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 22, 2016 - 09:08am PT
SLR, if you want a nice big one look at Veritas, they have a twin screw that is da bomb.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,41659&p=45114
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 22, 2016 - 09:31am PT
Everyone needs a good vise.

Some of mine are even legal.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 22, 2016 - 10:00am PT
Edge,

Nice one! One of the benefits of living in Colorado.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 22, 2016 - 11:20am PT
I built one of the 24" pipe clamp moxon vises on the front of the bench, but found I also needed one of the more traditional bench vises as well, so installed that one on the end. It was either that or a leg clamp and decided on the former.
Escopeta

Trad climber
Idaho
Dec 22, 2016 - 11:31am PT
Started as one of these:


Then after powdercoat and adding rotopax fore and aft, it looks like this:


Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 22, 2016 - 02:54pm PT
Warbler, king post for a grape arbor? What's going on there? Nice crotch!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 22, 2016 - 06:16pm PT
Brandon... " Nice crotch Kevin "...? I thought you were strait...?
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Dec 22, 2016 - 07:13pm PT
Always a treat to visit this thread!

People, stop planting sh#t so close to the house!

My pep peeve, Contractor, it drives me crazy. Causes so many problems.
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Dec 23, 2016 - 06:43am PT
I'm changing my guess from Paul Bunyan to oversize fertility god (because, well, if you're going to make a fertility god...).
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 23, 2016 - 01:29pm PT
Christmas gift for my nephew, just finished it in the "Nick" of time

Forged from O-1 tool steel
Brass bolster
Snakewood handle
Veg tan leather sheath

Not my greatest piece of work, but it will have to do. My nephew is a teenager, I'm sure it will suit him just fine.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 23, 2016 - 04:37pm PT
Aboriginal statue, metal post dowells tieing the lower and upper half together and I'm guessing the hat channels (post masters) will anchor the base?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 23, 2016 - 05:39pm PT
Can't wait to see it
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 24, 2016 - 05:34am PT
Nice work everyone! Happy Holidays.
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Dec 24, 2016 - 08:07am PT
SLR, that's about as fine and proud gift anyone could receive. Nice work!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 25, 2016 - 12:44am PT
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays All!

Unfortunately this whisk broom did not make it through to see the new year...







Warbler - was going to say it looks like an aboriginal totem, but how on earth did you drill those holes for the pipes?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 25, 2016 - 10:36am PT
We have a south facing window that would be perfect for plants, but it only has an itty bitty sill. My wife's Christmas present is this hanging set of oak shelves in the 'rustic' style.

Form follows function.

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 25, 2016 - 01:26pm PT
Ahhh, thought Edge would be the one person who knew what the whisk broom became. And Warbler, how did you make holes that size for the pipes?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 25, 2016 - 01:28pm PT
Nope, you got me on that one, healyje. Looks like a handle for a Japanese saw, minus the saw.
David Heerschap

Sport climber
Lander, WY
Dec 25, 2016 - 04:10pm PT
These! Carabiner Coat/Key racks. Was trying to figure out how to put my old biners to good use and I think I figured out how to do it with the use of my little metal mill. Even posted them on Etsy at a shop called DavesClimbDesigns, but could do direct sales if interested as well for a bit cheaper.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 25, 2016 - 04:33pm PT
Forgotten 18th century tool for finishing furniture

Polissoir lineup now complete




It's kind of hard to see the difference in a photo, but significant surface compression / burnishing / polishing happens with just the bristles alone even without the beeswax (Williams has a three-part article on processing furniture grade beeswax here: Processing beeswax from beginning to end).


That's on some scrap walnut I used for my second attempt at a dovetail (taking your advice). I think the local walnut is weak / coarse grained compared to what most folks use for furniture, but doing this one made me go back and sharpen my chisels a lot more, get a marking gauge and order a smaller 28 tpi dozuki saw.


As I haven't made anything yet, the cart is definitely way out ahead of the horse with this polissoir business, but if I ever do get to the point of actually making something, I'll be prepared...

i-b-goB

Social climber
Wise Acres
Dec 25, 2016 - 05:51pm PT
Nice totem Warbler?
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Dec 25, 2016 - 11:51pm PT
Healyja,
Major tool envy with the roubo brushes
Check out the Hillbilly Tsuitate


Check out the blog at Hillbillydaiku dotcom. Again, not my work just a stoke for healyje's new finishing tools.

Edit: same guy
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 26, 2016 - 01:24am PT
Yeah, the hillbilly guy is great, just found him yesterday myself! Such a ridiculous amount of stuff to learn - should have started much younger but there was too many decades of building and remodeling along with a regular job.

My third try at a dovetail. Blew one of the shoulders by picking it up to look at it and not paying attention when I set it back down on a little chiseled chunk of oak. Chisels still not near sharp enough, little dozuki saw is great, but need different lighting or a headlamp to see exactly what I'm doing on the side away from the light. Also just doing the first one by eye with a scribed baseline and then scribing the second one with a knife; possibly should get one of those little aluminum dovetail guides. Also maybe sawing too close to the lines as well.


Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Dec 29, 2016 - 10:02am PT
Our new coffee table.
Just test fitting the pieces together, still have to add a center shelf, fill holes, cracks, and seal.
The wood was rough 2.5 x10" x 8' planks, cured 20 years, warped, spit in places, from an old gum maple (liquid ambar) I felled and had milled back in the '90s. Had to plane the crap out of it to get some straight 1&3/4" x6' hardwood planks, but I love the grain. Joiner or planer?...never heard of it?
My wife has been wanting me to make this table for two years. She just retired this a month. Maybe five more years before I can turn over the business to a family member and retire too.
I can't wait...in the meantime once I finish this project I can get back to model airplane building and RC flying again, after taking a whole year off for my health and work (bike riding and retirement savings).
Hi ho...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 29, 2016 - 10:23am PT
Bushido, really nice work, but I still gotta report you to OSHA. Sorry, braj.
I've a thang about jointers, my dad stuffed his thumb in his ShopSmith jointer
down in the basement when I was about 3 and that made a BIG impression on
my young impressionable self! You could easily buy safety parts from another
brand and adapt them to yours.

Healy, nice third try - yer well along on the learning curve. Some guys
swear by scribing exclusively. All the methods work when you find the one
that works for you. Hey, I'm a wood butcher philosopher now! ;-)
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Dec 29, 2016 - 04:03pm PT
Getting there
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 29, 2016 - 06:14pm PT
Bushman...That's some damn nice looking wood...A wieny on our crew called OSHA on me for having the guard on my skilsaw pinned up...I unpinned it before the OSHA guy could see it...HA , ha....Did you ever do the Prow with a guy named Malcom...? rj
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Dec 29, 2016 - 06:54pm PT
Thought I climbed something with a Malcom back in the eighties. Did the Prow and Lurking Fear with a Dave Rittenhouse in the early '90's.
c wilmot

climber
Dec 29, 2016 - 07:12pm PT
Not to be a downer but my old supervisor cut deep into his wrist because he had the guard on his skilsaw pinned up. Though he was cutting above his head with his non dominant hand...thankfully I could drive his beat stick shift truck
Inspiring work as always here
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 29, 2016 - 07:45pm PT
wilmot... You can never be too careful around power tools...the new skilsaw has a nice guard that retracts easier than the older models...on some cuts it still hangs up and you have to lift it with your other hand which isn't safe maneuver with your fingers being close to the running blade...I had a home owner sink my pinned up skilsaw 2 inches into his thigh when he wanted to help cut blocks and speed up the process on his deck...He missed any arteries and was able to drive himself to the ER room 15 miles away... He blamed me for his accident said the guard being up was what caused it but each time he'd cut thru a block he'd leave the saw revving and let it swing wildly near the baggy shorts he was wearing...The blade caught his baggy shorts and pulled into his thigh...Dumb ass...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 29, 2016 - 08:15pm PT
Hey, JB, we don't do sanctimonious on this thread, we all know we're stoopid.
RJ was wrong to let the owner close - he shoulda charged him extra just to watch.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 29, 2016 - 08:18pm PT
Jim....You're right ...I should have taken the saw away from him when i saw how wreckless he was and dropped the guard... Professional..? what's that...?
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 29, 2016 - 08:22pm PT
I'm missed the part where RJ claimed to be a professional too.
Jimbo, I distrust folks that use the word "professional" to describe themselves. For good reason.
But we should defer to your expertise as the token Canadian, no doubt.
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 29, 2016 - 08:35pm PT
That's ambiguous.... Am I using that word right? I'm not a professional English guy.
What passes for OSHA in Canukistan anyway? The guy who drank less than 6 Molsons at lunch?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 29, 2016 - 09:04pm PT
What passes for OSHA in Canukistan anyway? The guy who drank less than 6 Molsons at lunch?

Fact: You can bribe most Canadian inspectors with Moosehead.

Second fact: Sometimes the antlers chaff the inspectors thighs.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 29, 2016 - 09:15pm PT
edge...LOL... The wieny that called OSHA put a 16d gun nail thru his finger a couple of weeks after his secret phone call...The nail missed the bone saving him an expensive surgery...he fancied himself as a PROFESSIONAL versed in OSHA regulations...He wouldn't get on a 6 foot ladder without a rope....
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 29, 2016 - 09:20pm PT
Not in a long time, Jimbo. I get to fill all those roles and eliminate several layers of bullshi t and bureaucracy. It's great. And incredibly efficient. You should try it when you get over yourself.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 29, 2016 - 09:30pm PT
I get visited by OSHA at least once a year.

Drinking water- check
First Aid kit- check
Hand Wash station- check
Injury prevention manuel- check
etc., etc., etc....

Now I have to register and certify that we are complying with CalCerts for our Title 24 energy efficiency regs- on line no less.

Try to get your plumber to do that!

Lastly, I was just notified that all utility trenches have to be excavated by a certified operator. I'm talking 3 foot deep shovel holes- WTF!!

I'll figure this sh#t out quickly and turn it into a tactical advantage but this sh#t has to stop at some point- right?
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 29, 2016 - 09:40pm PT
That's a neat trick. Building exactly what a client wants with zero input from them. Are all Canadians mind readers, or just you?
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 29, 2016 - 09:42pm PT
Contractor...Are you required to take pictures of your construction waste for Cal Green...?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 29, 2016 - 09:49pm PT
this sh#t has to stop at some point- right?

Would you thank Trump if it did? What you are seeing is a small fraction
of what they have to put up with in Europe which is why small businesses
don't have a chance there. The march of bureaucracy is nigh immutable.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 29, 2016 - 10:02pm PT
Jim...Cleaning the blood off of my saw was an extra...
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 29, 2016 - 10:03pm PT
Hmmmm... Maybe I just don't speak Canadian?

If you love to include the client who naturaly wants to sue you from the get go in your build, Boy Howdy! to you.

You been into those Molsons tonight Jimmy?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 29, 2016 - 10:12pm PT
Rottingjohnny-

Thank God, no.

It's always listed in the requirements on the plans but I think the city of San Diego and Edco are hardup for the dump fees.

I tried to initiate a debris sorting plan with Edco a few years ago but they blew me off.

Do you have to verify recycling?

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Dec 30, 2016 - 04:36pm PT
contractor... we were taking pictures until we found out the local agency didn't have anyone to look at the pictures...Wanna see my junk...?
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Dec 31, 2016 - 02:50pm PT
Had a few days off this week, so I spent a couple days organizing the shop and adding some built-in storage and countertop work space.


The upper cabinets were either in the previous garage space or in the kitchen and have been in place since the walls were painted. I knocked together the base cabinets with leftover and salvaged plywood, and capped it with some salvaged granite (sure, why not?). A missing half moon in the granite, echoes of the side of a lavatory sink, will get lined with leather and become a well for small parts. Heh.

Left of the granite is a wood top that will get a heavy, surface mounted metal vise.

Now that the carcasses are knocked together, I can face frame it and add doors at my leisure; the 28" wide space below the microwave will get graduated depth drawers on full extension slides.


I also just added the storage for long lumber and 10' pipe clamps over the sliding door, and the rack for the job site miter saw table over the window. 3D modern art.


perswig

climber
Jan 1, 2017 - 02:41am PT




Not much of a builder, but I can dig a fair hole.
Dale
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 4, 2017 - 09:04am PT
The replacement trestle table stretcher & wedges are done and ready for delivery. The color and patina from 200+ years were hard to match, but I snuck up on it as best I could: dark mahogany oil based aniline dye first coat, followed by a light red mahogany coat, sealed with a heavy cut of buttonlac lacquer, then 3 coats of a traditional varnish to which I added dark mahogany and black TransTint dyes to emulate the opacity of centuries of grime. The last step was a black shoe polish, followed by rubbing with OO steel wool to match the sheen. I could have saved myself a ton of work and drying time if I brought out the color with Potassium Dichromate, but I couldn't find the little bottle with skull and crossbones until it was too late.


healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 4, 2017 - 09:19am PT
I'm not even making stuff yet let alone finishing anything so, beyond my little Roubo polisher, that was almost entirely greek to me even though it looks great and I'm envious of your shop. Sigh. On top of that I'm back to being buried in software work so the woodworking is lamentably on hold for awhile.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 4, 2017 - 01:39pm PT
Edge- I have a guy that's a master of shade coating with conversion varnish. Along with bleaching, it's amazing how well he can add age and depth to my stain grade jobs. He can use the same system with a catalyzed, silicone finish for exterior projects (SA-1000). I'd love to have the ability and time to do it by hand like you are.

I'll be starting this project any day. That will be 3 projects over 3,500 square feet at once, plus two crag projects and one major boulder circuit under way- fun times!

justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Jan 5, 2017 - 09:00am PT
Well- I got a small project done this week. Nothing like the major stuff you guys are building.
Finished remodeling a bathroom on the place we just bought .

I decided to explore the artistic possibilities of "groutable vinyl" - Never used this stuff before but it's a cheap easy alternative to real tile. Took some tin snips and went to town cutting out my own tile pattern. Made a lot of extra work doing curved lines and a PIA layout- and I'm not sure they ever intended the stuff to be cut into small pieces- but it looks pretty cool now that it's done.


Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 5, 2017 - 09:02am PT
Cool-Small homeowner projects are the highlight here for sure!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 6, 2017 - 06:03pm PT

Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 6, 2017 - 06:17pm PT
Nice rack, Edge. That goes for both photos.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 6, 2017 - 06:59pm PT
Edge, was at Huntington Library today and saw this clock from 1840 Massachusets.


It has these strange painted panels. Kind of cool, really.

The label says pine but it must be stained, eh?
I'm thinking those 'grain' marks are painted, too. I didn't want to risk a tooling by
examining it too closely. ;-)

bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Jan 6, 2017 - 08:00pm PT
Edge, as simple as the angular clamp technique is, you'd be surprised how difficult the concept is to teach to my high school students. Especially when you realize how subtle the angularity needs to be to have a profound impact on squareness. (Often the reverse happens... they glue up with the clamps misaligned and wind up with an out of square case.)
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 6, 2017 - 08:07pm PT
I've made quite a few doors and I've always just gone corner to corner but it doesn't require
much clamping as yous guys know. The main problem is checking the diagonals with a tape
when the pipe clamps are in the way.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
Jan 7, 2017 - 01:51am PT
The door is square, but the opening isn't ... thank god and greyhound for shims.
Happy Cowboy

Social climber
Boz MT
Jan 7, 2017 - 05:44am PT
Very impressive Warbler. What is on the stool in foreground? Perhaps a small model of the project? Thanks for posting your progress.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 7, 2017 - 07:00am PT
Warbler, so how were those holes for the pipes bored?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 7, 2017 - 08:01am PT
So yer saying it took two weeks? LOL Apparently he doesn't value his time very highly. ;-)
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Jan 7, 2017 - 01:11pm PT
^^^^^
Warbler, nice!!
Sans the customer's idiosyncrasies, I would love your job.
I get the same thing with some customers too, but they sign the checks so, oh well.
Great variety of tree work, woodcraft, and construction expertise you have.
(Not to mention your Yosemite legacy)

My humble coffee table
VVVVV
Started with old liquid ambar planks seasoned 20 Years after milling.

Then got side tracked for 4 months by work but took some time off during the holidays and got back to it...
Learning how to do mortise and tenon work.

Finally got it done, made Cathy happy, so I'm happy with it too...on to the next ptoject.
Cleaning some space on my work table for my biggest RC aircraft build...a Lockheed P38 Lightning. More details later...
And then more furniture, etc. (she put in her orders before the finish dried on this one).
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 7, 2017 - 01:17pm PT
I believe Gary Anderson's dad flew a Lightning in WW II.

Send progress pics please.

Nice table!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 7, 2017 - 02:12pm PT
Reilly, that's a cool old country style tall clock. If it's attributed to Massachusetts then it is certainly eastern white pine with a faux finish to mimic the more expensive figured maple. Having made several tall clocks, I know the labor involved in just fabricating the casework; I can't imagine using anything but top grade wood but that was a common practice in the rural areas of New England.


Edge, as simple as the angular clamp technique is, you'd be surprised how difficult the concept is to teach to my high school students. Especially when you realize how subtle the angularity needs to be to have a profound impact on squareness. (Often the reverse happens... they glue up with the clamps misaligned and wind up with an out of square case.)

I glued it up standing on edge on my workbench. First I glued one end of the 11" bottom rail and clamped it, then slid in the inside plywood panel, 1/2" foil faced foam panel, and t&g cedar planed to 1/2". Next glue and clamp the middle rail, window mullion, then top rail. Lift it to the ground, remove clamps, and glue and reclamp the last style. The first door was dead balls, but this one was 1/4" out over an 8' diagonal. I removed and angled two clamps, then when I released the third it racked most of the way square. Angling and reclamping the last clamp brought it home. Easy peasy.

Warbler, that drilling labor of love (wasn't there a porno by that name?) will only add to the story the owners will tell of that very personal sculpture. Kudos for helping them realize a dream.

Bushman, if you have extra of that lumber, UPS delivers right to my door. Just sayin.
Strong work!

I love this thread, it's my favorite on the Taco.
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Jan 7, 2017 - 06:45pm PT
Bushman, love the coffee table! The warm, blonde tone is just beautiful, as is the execution of the construction. Well done!
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Jan 7, 2017 - 07:06pm PT
Warbler, given how much ability that a 1/2" extension has to flex, and how hard cured eucy can be, I'm amazed the bore was straight enough to be able to seat the pipe...no reflection on your talents meant...
Oh, another example of false economy - A couple of years ago I completed a new, 1000 sq. ft. brick deck in the pattern of a 'Della Robbia Weave'. The pattern required 6,322 pieces of 1 5/8" square porcelain, which had to be cut out of 12" square tiles.
Local tile place gave me a quote of $1,300 dollars to cut the small squares, which I thought too high. I spent $800 dollars on blades alone, and I don't want to know how long it took me.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 9, 2017 - 12:03am PT
Warbler - I'm with you, that drill rig looked super-clampett.



Bushman - nice coffee table!



You know you're a gumby woodworker when, after sizing your pieces to finally try and make something, you can't decide which looks better, the wood you took off or the wood you're left with...


Interesting watching William Ng and Tom Fidgen each make a chair - Ng fully motorized, Fidgen by hand.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 9, 2017 - 07:32am PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 9, 2017 - 07:33am PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 9, 2017 - 07:34am PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 9, 2017 - 07:35am PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 9, 2017 - 07:38am PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 9, 2017 - 07:39am PT
We do this everyday in boulder
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 9, 2017 - 08:01am PT
Dingus, broom closet/cubby added later to fill space at fridge. Kinda of a pain to do after the fact. Cheers
F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 9, 2017 - 09:22am PT
That's some (legal) dope shi t there Steve. I dig the kitchen.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 9, 2017 - 09:27am PT
Had to move a stairwell to the middle of the houseTo make room for a kitchen/powder room.Doing it all.
Waiting for countertops.Cheers.

Edit ;Stairwell used to be left of the island in the last pic.Lot of work,especially the mechanicals.
Sal Paradise

Trad climber
Colorado Plateau
Jan 9, 2017 - 09:45am PT
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Sal Paradise

Trad climber
Colorado Plateau
Jan 10, 2017 - 04:49pm PT
Well since nobody was impressed with my "Easement Shed". Here is my kitty jail, when we are out of town. It is more for keeping a neighbor cat out, than keeping my cat in.


My daughter named the prison "Pawshank"
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jan 10, 2017 - 04:59pm PT
Steve S, you don't often see kitchens with blue in them, but I love it. Here is a pic of one side of my current kitchen, the second one with blue cabinets I have had:


It's close to the same blue as in your photo.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 10, 2017 - 05:14pm PT
Phylp, While the kitchen I posted earlier is nice , what really makes it stand out is the retro color of the appliances and pendants. Credit goes to the homeowner for being bold enough to pull the trigger on the colors. Your kitchen looks great by the way! Cheers
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 10, 2017 - 05:48pm PT
Sal, I definitely appreciate your easement shed, it looks great. And you would be wise to not allow any Rita Heyworth posters in 'Pawshank', methinks.

Steve wear all those appliances custom enameled? The cabinets look great.

Wilbeer, isn't remodeling in New England fun? Strong work, as always.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 10, 2017 - 06:00pm PT
Given I'm now crammed in a corner of the basement here in pdx, I'd kill for the the four carriage garage and small barn I had in Francestown, NH. But, I was way, way too busy with r&d work back then and didn't have time to spit on my own. A couple of months after we moved in back in '85...



And about the time we moved out two years later for the promise of a snow-and-bug-free PDX...



Mostly landscaping and working on the carriage garage, the house was early 1700s and didn't really need any work other than we extending the chimney by three feet to what it is in the pics.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jan 10, 2017 - 07:06pm PT
OK, these are massive and impressive projects. I love the trailer. Could easily be a mobile surfboard shaping bay. Anyway, my contribution is a set of really good surfboard thickness calipers that I built from 100% recycled crap wood and an old metal ruler I found under my workbench. And it took two nights to do this. And I drank beer while working power tools like a Home Depot jig saw. Yeah, I rock. Now people ordering boards will get thickness measurements pretty close to what I write on the blank.

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 11, 2017 - 01:44am PT
Clever, thought is was a clamp at first glance.
JimT

climber
Munich
Jan 11, 2017 - 10:35am PT
Built this over Xmas day and Boxing day with one of my kids.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jan 11, 2017 - 12:20pm PT
Love those sticks and canvas canoes. Nicely done.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jan 12, 2017 - 10:07am PT
Packable 50W HF amp for amateur radio (ham radio). So my lightweight HF radio that only throws out 5W can now push 50W from a mountain top. Fun project from a kit.

Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 12, 2017 - 10:24am PT
Do you know what professionals call the process of creating 432 adjustable shelf holes with a hand drill and jig?


It's commonly called: "boring."
G_Gnome

Trad climber
Cali
Jan 12, 2017 - 10:59am PT
I'd call drilling all those holes 'Nightmare!'.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jan 12, 2017 - 11:03am PT
creating 432 adjustable shelf holes

You shouldn't have counted them.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 12, 2017 - 11:18am PT
Classic Rollie Shed, Sal

I picked a refreshing time to gut the Caravan

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 12, 2017 - 12:26pm PT

Windows and doors going in.

The giant sliders are by Western. They slide with minimal effort.
maddog69

Trad climber
CO
Jan 12, 2017 - 12:51pm PT
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healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 12, 2017 - 03:48pm PT
Anyone done anything with containers?
Prod

Trad climber
Jan 12, 2017 - 04:34pm PT
Anyone done anything with containers?

I was thinking about some driveway storage dug into my drive. They'd be buried on 3 sides and partially on the top.... then I googled burying storage containers.... Not recommended.

Prod.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 12, 2017 - 04:36pm PT
What do you mean 'not recommended'? There are people building buried homes with them...

[edit] Ah, I see the concern. It appears the canonical answer for the lateral pressure issue is to use Gabion baskets lined against on the outside perimeter of the containers to be buried.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 14, 2017 - 04:16pm PT
I've finally figured out what to do when I retire!


My wife says we are in no position for me to even think about retiring. She's gonna ride this horse hard and put me away wet. At least she lets me climb.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 14, 2017 - 06:17pm PT
What, yer gonna do engraving or play WR for the Seahawks?
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 15, 2017 - 05:30am PT
In the Winter I tend to keep busy in the basement on small projects. This is a small burl bowl I turned from Ash.
Happy Cowboy

Social climber
Boz MT
Jan 15, 2017 - 05:43am PT
Nice job Steve! Ash has such nice character and workability.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 15, 2017 - 08:07am PT

absolute zero

Trad climber
camino
Jan 15, 2017 - 08:14am PT
what's this "building" you speak of, survival?

i gather evidence from many most pictures that one
gathers random entities and then stacks or adheres them
at one-another's venerable sites? then we're building!

this seems a fascinating trade.

like counselling randomness: "here entropy. now you go and get along with order. yea. like that. good. we call this compromise."

but in the end, the union fractures. the marriage fails.

and each reembarks upon their separate, individual journeys.

and goddamn it. entropy always prevails.

organisation is a sad poet's dream of anti-chaos, and the stupid artists will always end up poor and destitute.

which is actually a victory because sh#t-creek is the best swimming in these parts.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jan 15, 2017 - 08:31am PT
The rise,
And fall;

Of winter OR '17. January 2017 SLC
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 15, 2017 - 09:08am PT
Jaybro- what you got going on there?

i gather evidence from many most pictures that one
gathers random entities and then stacks or adheres them
at one-another's venerable sites? then we're building!

Building for me, is expectations realized from lines of ink on paper.

Far from random; a preselection of so called "entities", deemed acceptable after running the gauntlet of scrutiny by engineers, lawyers, executives, industry experts and finally, the consumer.

In regards to entropy and the test of time; the manner in which the entities are assembled is everything. A master builder is often not revealed for decades.

I enjoy the folk artisans on this thread who act on their imagination and creativity to actually take random items and create small masterpieces.

Large scale building and it's psychological afflictions has, unfortunately snuffed the artist in me (for the time being).
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jan 15, 2017 - 10:07am PT
Contractor, Western Window Systems makes gorgeous products. Our architect would have loved to use them for our sliders when we remodeled our current house, but the cost was prohibitive.

Also, if I recall correctly, there had just been a new update to the title 24 regs which made us feel our project would have trouble with compliance. We went with Milguard fiberglass and although the look is certainly not as sleek as optimal, I am very happy with the performance.

Is Title 24 an issue much on your modern projects?



Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 15, 2017 - 05:12pm PT
Phylp,

T-24 is a huge issue. I've had to register on-line and certify my compliance for windows, HERS test, low efficiency, etc.

I know the Milgard Ultas always pass T-24, no problem and are sturdy units.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 15, 2017 - 07:22pm PT



$4 chisel
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 17, 2017 - 01:10am PT
Edge! Dude...!

That advice of yours on learning to hand-cut dovetails - holy friggin' motherf*#ker?@$%*! Crikey it's hard! Hard like your first 5.7 trad lead with just nuts and you have no idea what the f*#k you're doing so your pro sucks, you didn't see a couple of placements, you're runout, and you're somehow making it into a 5.10c. Damn. This is not building or remodeling that's for damn sure.

And climbing? At our little single-pitch crag I can get in 10-12 pitches, but I move pretty fast having them all wired and add in all the shooting the sh#t hanging out between goes and I figure my hands and forearms only really get worked about 20-30 minutes once you factor in the rests and all. But dovetailing? Hours of steady grinding - my hands and forearms were cramped up, I could barely hold a saw or chisel by the time I was done, I was f*#king up, forgetting this and that, misplacing tools, and the fingers on my left hand look like they've been wrestling a flock of razor blades.

After five previous dovetail tries, this is my sixth try and my first time actually making something woodworking (ok, so it's just a four-sided box). Holy cow! Please tell me this gets easier...




Today's object lesson in assembly logic - no, you can't be oh so clever and glue up three sides and come back later and add the fourth side like you planned if the last side is a pins piece (panic ensues because it was tight and I hammered the three sides together so it ended up being a nightmare getting the fourth side in and I was covered in glue up to my elbows by the time I did).


Cleaned up reasonably well, for a box with no top or bottom. Pretty sure I'm not going to be making French period replicas in this lifetime. Sigh.
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Jan 17, 2017 - 07:34am PT
Nice dovetails, lots of work, been meaning to try it myself someday.

I forged a reproduction of a very manly 15th century "ballock" dagger from O1 tool steel, and put an ebony handle on it. I think the proportions came out really nice. Overall length is 16 inches. Point of balance is about 1/4-inch out from the bolster, so it feels light in hand. Point is reinforced for breaking through rings of chain mail.

Yes, those are supposed to be testicles.



Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 17, 2017 - 08:13am PT
Flip Flop, that's some nice work for a bench chisel; it will really make the piece stand out.

Healyje, fine looking dovetails! I usually like to put bottoms on my boxes though, because otherwise when you lift them up...

Not sure if you remember this thread I posted from my old NH shop.

http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1256854&msg=1256893#msg1256893

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 17, 2017 - 08:52am PT
Yeah flip flop, SLR and you other dovetailers - nice stuff. Would have commented last night but was too overwhelmed and numb from my box experience.

Edge, thanks and thanks for re-posting that link - I didn't remember that and wish I'd seen it about a week ago. It answers one of my questions about chisels. It looks like you have the same Marples chisels as I have and you do superlative work with them. You must get them sharper than me I suspect. I was wondering about whether it was me or the chisels and whether upgrading to LV pm-v11 bench chisels would make a difference - clearly it's just me and not the chisels. Need to work harder at sharpening.

As for the missing top and bottom - I was just going to do another practice joint, but then I spotted that board and decided I try the whole process of flattening and squaring the board along with the dovetailing which I did and the board was long enough for either two practice joints or a box so made the leap to a box. But I couldn't even begin to think about the bottom or top business and don't have a plow or rabbet plane yet - guess I'll have to get one now.

Thanks again for the direction of where to start.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 18, 2017 - 05:05pm PT
It looks like you have the same Marples chisels as I have

Unless you bought them in the early 80's or prior, like I did, then likely not. When I bought mine they were still being made by Marples in England and had an excellent reputation, but since then they were bought out and I've heard make a lesser quality product. Still, they should do fine work as evidenced by your dovetailed box.

I sold my old 10" benchtop disc sander when I left NH, and decided it's high time to replace it now. I just ordered this for the shop, which should do nicely once I rewire it for 220v.


healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 18, 2017 - 06:16pm PT
Hmmm, don't know, got them off ebay, came in a wood box, look exactly like yours, but who knows.

 Did you change the original primary bevel at all?

 Do you sharpen yours by hand or with a guide?

 Do you buy the whole Cosman micro-bevel thing or Seller's curved bevels?


Youtube is a jungle for the uninitiated (and who knew there is [generally bad] woodworking humor).
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 18, 2017 - 06:24pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 18, 2017 - 07:24pm PT
Today's frivolous activies. After working our magic with the kitchen cabinets the granite installers work thier magic. This flavor is called "monet ". There is some blue in it so it's pricey. Will post more pics after crown, back splash and lights go in.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 18, 2017 - 07:26pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 18, 2017 - 07:29pm PT
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 18, 2017 - 08:01pm PT
Flip flop - turned out gud.

Steve S - I'm just learning to wrassle wood, can't even think about stone.

My new dovetail marking gauge - it's got classic lines:

steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 18, 2017 - 09:05pm PT
Okay, not sure where the "Monet" slab came from. As for wrassling stone, I,m just an interior trim carpenter. I try to leave the heavy lifting to the pro slab wrestlers . In fact one of our job motto,s is " Never let the customer see you struggle".....or sweat. Cheers

H, is that a Forrest Titon?
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 18, 2017 - 09:11pm PT
You betcha...
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 19, 2017 - 09:16am PT
Healyje,
Those dovetails are really clean. I'm inspired.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 19, 2017 - 09:28am PT
Time for a little gypsum mining...

I've never understood why guys who do that shiz don't see the utility of spending $10 for a
sheet of cheap lauan to make accurate templates.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 19, 2017 - 11:23am PT
^^^its because they are lazy. Slab came from Madagascar apparently for those that were wondering. Back to my barn door and track. Cheers
F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 19, 2017 - 12:47pm PT
Hmmm... Anybody making granite templates with luan and hot glue is a dinosaur these days. It's all .dfx files made on site. Drop the tripod, turn it on, run the magic pen around your counter, and it's all done in 10 minutes with 99.99 accuracy.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 19, 2017 - 01:13pm PT
^^^^HaHaHa! You can make a lot of templates for the cost of one of those rigs and around here not many granite guys would know how to run it.
perswig

climber
Jan 19, 2017 - 01:22pm PT
Clever jig, healyje, and really nice work on the box corners!

Dale
F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 19, 2017 - 01:27pm PT
Yeah, doesn't surprise me that dinosaurs that deny climate change and think the cheeto jesus is going to make America great again would have a hard time learning how to trace something using a pen with a single on/off button.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 19, 2017 - 02:03pm PT
I take it you're talking about me? That's pretty lame, not to mention rather
far off the mark on many, if not all, fronts, not the least of which is
fouling the usually civil tone employed on this thread. And as an early
user of Cabinet Vision* I laugh robustly at yer ignorant condescension.
I will continue to use my friend Armando who, while not very computer savvy,
is at least polite, especially while he makes one of his very accurate
templates.

*the latest price of which tops $30K for the CNC version we have

ps
Do show me one thread I've ever posted that denies climate change,
Don't worry, I won't stay up waiting for a retraction or apology.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 19, 2017 - 02:15pm PT
Flip flop and Perswig - thanks. It works good as a dovetail marker, but needs to be cleaned up and the edges filed flat after a couple of decades of climbing on it.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 19, 2017 - 02:34pm PT
No politics on this thread, mmkay?

I wish I had a functioning camera these days, as the project is pretty cool. Old camp on a lake, roof off, new pitch, a huge dormer on the new roof system, and lotsa' lvl's to open the space up. And, there's a dead deer on the lake that a couple of bald eagles have been eating. Pleasant Lake in New London NH.

As usual, nice work all.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 19, 2017 - 03:20pm PT
As a dedicated ex-pat New Englander, I am cheeper than a box of baby chicks. For the various templates I need, I use a variety of perfectly inexpensive old school techniques that require no batteries or large expenditures, but then again I still use a drafting board. To be honest I've never heard of the templating pen, and only started using pneumatic nail guns 3 years ago...

My shop looks big, until I test set up a paint grade, king sized bed frame with dresser drawer headboard.

F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 19, 2017 - 03:56pm PT
Reilly, bro. Why so defensive? I was referring to the guys you said wouldn't be able to figure how to use a Proline pen and tablet. Just a guess.....
I didn't know cabinet vision could be used for 15' elliptical quartz tops. I thought it was just for cut lists and small parts CNC.

If a guy can afford equipment and space for fabricating Quartz and granite tops, then the extra 10-20k is a drop in the bucket. I haven't seen a luan template in 7 or 8 years, and I'm in the boondocks. The cost of the equipment pays for itself by preventing the mistakes and inaccuracies that are inevitable by using other methods. Plus the instantly available visualization for the customer saves a lot of back and forth.

Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 19, 2017 - 04:48pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 21, 2017 - 04:26pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 21, 2017 - 04:27pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 21, 2017 - 04:28pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 21, 2017 - 04:29pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 21, 2017 - 04:30pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 21, 2017 - 04:31pm PT

Living the dream
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 21, 2017 - 08:09pm PT
Zero entry shower Steve?
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 21, 2017 - 08:23pm PT
Contractor, yes on the zero entry shower. Our tile guys do a great job with the pans. Cheers
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 21, 2017 - 09:42pm PT
Nice job- those are a pain!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 21, 2017 - 09:44pm PT
I noticed your pan goes past the pony wall so you can have slope past the center line of the shower door. Thinking like a drip- smart.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 25, 2017 - 12:13pm PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 25, 2017 - 03:23pm PT
Edge, I've never built box stairs, or whatever they're called. Do you taper the rout from back to front to ease installation? I've got to build some new steps up to the back door in the spring, and I've been thinking about making them this way.
cmcc

Trad climber
Redding, CA
Jan 25, 2017 - 08:57pm PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 25, 2017 - 10:12pm PT
Brandon, I just routed 1/2" deep pockets slightly smaller than each tread, and the finish sanding on the treads make them fit tight. I'm just going to use Gorilla glue in the pockets, clamp it together, then mechanically fasten each tread to each stringer with toenailed construction screws from below.

If you route the tread pocket all the way out the back of the stringer, you can taper the bottom from wide in the back to zero at the front with a dovetail bit, then cut dovetailed wedges to fit. Glue the tread, set it in place, then drive the glued wedge in from behind and below.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 26, 2017 - 05:24am PT
Edge,

Your latest project reminds me of when I built my house stairs. I was pretty nervous about making a housed stringer stairway, since I had no experience with building anything like that, and I only had just enough wide oak.
It went well in the end.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 26, 2017 - 05:25am PT
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Jan 26, 2017 - 09:50am PT
And, it's done.


Now to figure out how to make the rail panel removable.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 26, 2017 - 01:44pm PT
Looks great, thanks for the beta!

Steve too!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 28, 2017 - 09:36am PT
After a couple of weeks of contemplation I decided the box did need a top. So went at it yesterday. Not sure which will get you better shape quicker, climbing or hand tools; it's a toss up.


Not quite ready to tackle the existential questions posed by Edge's complaint about there being no bottom to the box. That could take another couple of weeks of serious thinking and I may have to bring it up on the 'What is mind?' thread as that's where all the pithy philosophy questions get answered.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 28, 2017 - 10:14am PT
Now to figure out how to make the rail panel removable.

Uh, Sawzall?
Happy Cowboy

Social climber
Boz MT
Jan 28, 2017 - 10:34am PT
Boy, some awful nice work ^^^ ALL involved.
SteveA: great job and choice of the classic method, housed stringer.
I built a large Maple stairway 10 years ago using the same method. I especially appreciated your backside photo. I still remember driving the wedges and my partner from topside yelling, "this is coming together so nicely". It was rather spooky to cut and prep all pieces before actual assembly. I'll post pics when I can locate.

Steve, there's a climb in the Tetons on Owen, the "Run don't walk couloir".
You and John Bouchard did the FA, and Jay Wilson and I did the second ascent a year later. I'd love to hear your remembrance on it. Perhaps it's own thread. Donnie Black

steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jan 28, 2017 - 02:42pm PT
Hi Donnie,

I went up to do "Run Don't Walk" the previous year with Yvon Chouinard, and Yuri Krisjansons. We bivied at the base, and next morning Yvon went up to take a look, and said the conditions weren't right.
The following Summer, I bagged it with J. Bouchard. The conditions weren't perfect then either, and in the narrowest part, there was little ice, and I had to do a bit of tricky rock climbing.
I hope you had perfect conditions!
Happy Cowboy

Social climber
Boz MT
Jan 28, 2017 - 06:45pm PT
Thread drift! Thanks Steve for the reply. Great to see your mention of Yuri (Juris). He later married a good friend of mine Margo and I visited them on his ranch in Canada.
I was a good friend of Pete Carman and knew of your 1st attempt, then next year's FA.
Conditions are key to that climb, you certainly know, and some years it's rarely in shape.
Our ascent was early June and conditions were marginal for the first pitch. A pillar of melting, detached ice, free standing for 75' and separated from both the big rock overhang, and the waterfall behind. I was able to lead by grabbing the pillar's outer edges and cramponing up. My hands were easier to set than the ice tools, bitd. Had to mantle onto the very tip to which I could then barely reach a crack splitting the overhang, that took a solid pin. This felt great as my last pro was 60' below set in the right wall. Fortunitly the water was flowing behind the overhang (actually a huge chockstone) or my ascent would've been flooded.
Jay lead a rolling second pitch then I attacked the gleaming solid ice of the 3rd, a 100' steep ice flow. Because of the ice tools I used, Chouinard axe and hammer, this felt harder than the first, a complete opposite when done with modern ice tools.
This was Jay's first big ice climb, next he headed to Torre Egger w' John and Jim, lol though RIP Jay Wilson
Would love to hear your experience. Thanks Donnie

F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 28, 2017 - 07:11pm PT
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2017 - 07:25pm PT
Hobo construction, grape arbor for my honey!





perswig

climber
Feb 1, 2017 - 02:26am PT
Gonna have a long wait trying to get honey from grapes.
(Nice work, though.)

Dale
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Feb 1, 2017 - 10:11am PT
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Feb 1, 2017 - 11:38am PT
Next time there's an open position for Son of Flip Flop, could you please send me an application?
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Feb 4, 2017 - 07:15am PT
That's the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Feb 4, 2017 - 10:03am PT
I think he's making progress faster than I am...
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Feb 5, 2017 - 04:58pm PT
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Feb 5, 2017 - 07:54pm PT
I haven't seen the mini-FlipFlop but I can vouch for the radness to be had by being his kid. He showed my kids and I some AWESOME river fun that I would have been too chicken on my own to try but it turned out to be the highlight of the trip if not the whole summer.


Thread drift over

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 6, 2017 - 06:39am PT

90cm Dirt ax with 20oz. masonry head.
Used for trail work, route and boulder development.

Still working on carabiner placement without creating a weak point.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Feb 6, 2017 - 06:54am PT
Nicely made. And not to get all political, but...

route and boulder development?

steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 6, 2017 - 07:15am PT
After warming up the flubber by shoving it into a heating duct, we wrap it around the curve and nail it.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 6, 2017 - 07:16am PT
Tricks of the trade.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 6, 2017 - 07:30am PT
Healyje- Yes, lots of it...tons of it... It's amazing actually.

As long as you limit the FA chatter, the posting and are sensitive to multiple interests, the hills are your oyster.

Nice work Steve! I hope the guys are using coasters and moving blankets for their coffee and tools on the new stuff.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Feb 6, 2017 - 07:32am PT
Rock FA's with an axe? Probably better in a different thread. Again, nice work, but don't know about that application.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 6, 2017 - 07:50am PT
Thanks Contractor. I'm real big on protecting the finishes, but as you probably know some of the trades are "savages". Cheers
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 6, 2017 - 08:24am PT
Healyje- Spend a day trashing through 15 foot walls of desert foliage and cleaning classic, virgin Boulder problems and...Never mind, I'm breaking my rules.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 6, 2017 - 08:40am PT
Back on topic- I'm currently building this house designed by a notable Architect. I'll follow up with a few pics as we progress.

steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 6, 2017 - 07:36pm PT
Contractor, looks like a cool project. How many square feet?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 6, 2017 - 07:45pm PT
It looks bigger than it is- maybe 3,500 or 4,000 with covered porches.

We're using Boral, 4/4 trim boards for the fascia which is a nice product and can be painted a dark color without issue.
JMC

climber
the land of milk and honey
Feb 6, 2017 - 11:41pm PT
Yo, Contractor - is that in La Jolla (edit - with a difficult slope below?) Your upcoming/current build drawing has a deja vu look to me.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 7, 2017 - 06:09am PT
JMC- It definitely has that La Jolla look doesn't it? Are you a San Diego local?

It's actually in Coronado on nice flat ground at 14.8 feet above sea level.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Feb 7, 2017 - 06:13am PT
Didn't realize anything on Coronado was +14...
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 7, 2017 - 07:39am PT
Client wanted this but....
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 7, 2017 - 07:42am PT
Changed her mind( imagine that) so we stuffed in what we originally suggested
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 7, 2017 - 07:43am PT
Almost done
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 7, 2017 - 07:45am PT
Piece of cake. Living the dream( time and materials)
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 7, 2017 - 08:05am PT
We're plus 14 feet but hit the water table at 5 feet in that part of town.

PS- nice job on the box!

Steve- I'm finding Barn doors are all the rage until the owner's realize they have to live with gaps around the fame.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 7, 2017 - 08:24am PT
Contractor, the gaps around the frame was exactly the problem. We tried to warn the client.
F

climber
away from the ground
Feb 7, 2017 - 08:42am PT
As with most things, careful planning helps.

Offset walls or butting the door into a perpendicular wall makes the "strike" side of a barn door seamless. Recessed header to set the track in the right spot to hang the door 1/4" from finished wall surface. Do flush base trim which is a nice modern touch anyway, and get your floor guide (UHMW) in the right spot, lubed up good, riding in a mortised stainless steel track.

Might be a lot to explain to a wishy washy client that only understands making her hubbys credit card go DING!, but it's as close to a seamless barn door solution that I've come up with. Sorry, no pics, but I'm sure you guys get the idea.


JMC

climber
the land of milk and honey
Feb 7, 2017 - 09:35am PT
A nice commute to Coronado for that build! Lot of family in SD, but I am from the grimier city to the north.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 7, 2017 - 10:13am PT
F- Nice solutions!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 7, 2017 - 10:18am PT
F, thanks for the solutions for the barn door. Wouldn't have worked out here, maybe next time.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 7, 2017 - 10:27am PT
F- nice solutions! I'll check that out.

JMC- All my work is in Coronado and I live in the center of the island. I rarely have more than a 90 second commute.


steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 7, 2017 - 10:27am PT
While we're talking barn doors, here's one we did last year. It's made from oak yanked out of the floor of a semi trailer. Care fully ripped planks with a Festool panel saw then dominoed (festool) together . Glued , clamped, etc. This thing was friggen heavy. Stays open 99% of the time. Go figure. Cheers
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 7, 2017 - 11:07am PT
I blame Pinterest and cheesy home renovation shows for the barn door craze.
F

climber
away from the ground
Feb 7, 2017 - 11:45am PT
^^^^
Hahaha! That's spot on Edge. The uptick in the barn door fad did have some suspicious timing...

Although before the "Oh look what I found on Pinterest!!! Can you do that?" days, I made a couple out of unistrut, T nuts, and 5$ pulley wheels. Now the kits with the sweet looking hardware go for big $.
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Feb 7, 2017 - 12:36pm PT
Oh look what I found on Pinterest!!!
I swear, if someone ever asks me to make something out of a recycled pallet, I'm going to ask to see the pallet and then hit them with it.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 7, 2017 - 12:48pm PT
Pinterest- People are now clamoring for white, horizontal ship lap on interior walls. That's because they're running from the passe, white, vertical bead board craze.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Feb 10, 2017 - 03:42pm PT
Nice...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 10, 2017 - 05:40pm PT
Made four barn doors some years ago: 5' x 8' x 3.75" thick. They were for a 20 car drive-thru garage.
Custom copper louvers.

Warbler, can you lift that by yerself?
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Feb 11, 2017 - 03:43pm PT
Nice. ^^^^^^^!!


lots of plans for the new to us bar tacker. Heavy mofo



Susan

perswig

climber
Feb 11, 2017 - 03:56pm PT
Warbler, I expected framing under that plank.
Dowel/biscuit (or some sort of rebate) for the legs?

Dale
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Feb 11, 2017 - 06:14pm PT
Blind wedges?

ruppell

climber
Feb 11, 2017 - 06:51pm PT
New tub and surround for the guest bath.

perswig

climber
Feb 12, 2017 - 03:39am PT
^^
Outstanding, and I was hoping that was not a flush-only mount (ha!).
Went looking at radial arm drills - some of those beasts have 4' of travel.

Thanks!
Dale
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Feb 12, 2017 - 04:39am PT
Warbler,

I taught machine shop for 35 years, and in my last school, before I retired, I had a huge radial arm drill, probably weighed 3-4000 pounds. It was one of my favorite machines, since I could drill really big holes in steel.
It was really useful in building my hydraulic cranes, which had 1" steel plate, on the bottom. I used the cranes to build my timber frame house.
Notice the thick steel plate on the base of the crane on the right. I never could of drilled all those holes, up to 1.25" by hand.
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Feb 12, 2017 - 09:41am PT
Contractor -I'd like to pick your brain regarding windows for my upcoming project...possible?
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 12, 2017 - 01:46pm PT
You all continue to amaze me!
WBraun

climber
Feb 12, 2017 - 04:11pm PT
Square legs?

The intelligent class always uses round legs ......

Don't-cha have a lathe?

(Just yankin yer chain) .... :-)
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 12, 2017 - 04:18pm PT
He didn't sand the bottom either! ;-)

A+ otherwise! :-)
Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
Feb 12, 2017 - 04:28pm PT
^^^^Want to really blow their minds?

Spray paint it.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 12, 2017 - 04:40pm PT
Warbler, I'm TOTALLY down with leaving the saw marks! :-)
7SacredPools

Trad climber
Ontario, Canada
Feb 12, 2017 - 05:03pm PT
Nice table.
Anyone know where and when live edge tops in modern furniture started?
nah000

climber
no/w/here
Feb 12, 2017 - 09:43pm PT
7SacredPools: while i don't know authoritatively whether or not he "started" the integration of live edge into mid century modern woodworking, one would definitely have to look to george nakashima for popularizing both the use of live edge and butterfly joints, due to the acclaim that his work received.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 15, 2017 - 08:19pm PT
15 years ago a wonderful lady gave a 35 year old framer a chance at building her dream home.

I went back today to pay a visit and it struck me that I never wore bags again after this job was complete.

I framed it, set and clad 200 lineal feet of beams, 600 feet of 1x12 clear redwood, did the metal work, set the doors and did the interior finish carpentry.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Feb 15, 2017 - 09:03pm PT
Naiiiiiz...!
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Feb 16, 2017 - 07:18am PT
Contractor -I posted a request earlier...
short question - who makes the best clad windows?
What's your favorite?
Thanks
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Feb 16, 2017 - 07:51pm PT
boss said "see that it stays cobbled this time"
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 16, 2017 - 09:08pm PT
Otisdog-

Painters tend to know the best windows because they have to remove the weather stripping, prime and paint according to the manufacturers instructions to maintain the warranty. Beware- they don't all go back together so well.

I'd like to hear other opinions here but here's what my experience is.

Marvin's are great but expensive.

Eagle by Anderson is my go to. Solid warranty, nice thick cladding and very cost effective. I've used them on multi million dollar houses on the beach and small additions on a budget.

There are lots of options including a 5/8” divider bar vs. 7/8" and last I checked, 40 or so colors.

Make sure to specify primed or raw interior. The default raw wood option was clear Doug Fir for a while which used to cost a bundle. It may be yellow pine by now but that is still stainable.

Also-make sure you get all fiberglass windows for any showers. It amazes me that architects spec out wood windows for that.

Lastly, if Eagle is too expensive you can go to Anderson 400 series (all wood vinyl clad). Good product yet short on color selection.

I've had mixed results with Sierra Pacific, Pella and Jeldwen- sorry any reps out there.

Beware home center advice. You need a good rep. Call Anderson and find a local high volume rep. They get the best pricing (hopefully passed to you) and should navigate you around the options.

Ok, one last thing- if you use Eagle clad doors, you can use Emtek handles. Again, cost effective. There are better, yet much more expensive hardware options out there.

One last thing, I promise- if you're near the coast or very anal, get coastal (stainless) hardware on casements and awnings.

There's quite a bit more minutiae involved like multi-point, flip cranks, etc.- I leave that to your rep.

Good luck!

I'm not a painter but I certainly hear there bitching about bad windows.
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Feb 19, 2017 - 07:00am PT
Thank you so much for responding...there are so many options out there. I appreciate your insight. First estimates are coming back cheaper than I thought.
Any input on bi-folds out to the pool?
Oh...How do I find / contact a rep? Website isn't very helpful..
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 19, 2017 - 08:23am PT
Marvin - A+
Anderson - A-
Pella - B+
And then there's everybody else. $0.02
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 19, 2017 - 08:54am PT
Bifolds are great but expensive.
I have clients freaking on the lack of a descent screen option on those due to the fact that were in San Diego (mosquito born disease).

Sliders are good.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 19, 2017 - 08:59am PT

While I'm here- latest dirt ax for boulder exploration, cleaning, snakes, etc...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 19, 2017 - 06:27pm PT
Painted? Why not melamine and thermofoil? (15 minute job on the Busellato) ;-)
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 19, 2017 - 06:54pm PT
Well, as long as everybody is happy!

Busellato is Ite for 'second mortgage'.

c wilmot

climber
Feb 21, 2017 - 09:43am PT

The black knife is bog oak and the stained one is a piece of maple salvaged from a wooden crutch handle I used 25 years ago after breaking my femur. I am thinking of trying to incorporate a magnet into the sheath for the black one. knife blanks from Finland, handle work by me.

TooTall539

Social climber
Maine
Mar 5, 2017 - 09:56am PT
After a lifetime of accumulating tools, and a house w/no basement, this 8x12 shed was a help but not the answer.

Torn down, new floor, and reframed.

Garage for resale appeal. Workshop for me.
With limited floor space stand alone machines were out of the question. Space efficiency and if possible redundancy were the bywords in planning. Bench top tools seemed the only possibility. Present in this photo though difficult to see each is mounted on a case containing full extension 100lb drawer slides w/locking pins and connected to a "central vac system.".


None of this anywhere near in the company of many of the posters to this thread but perhaps of some use to anyone thinking of a homeowner shop.





Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Mar 9, 2017 - 10:36am PT
Frame before finish.

squishy

Mountain climber
Mar 9, 2017 - 10:50am PT
Just finished this one

Just starting this one (FPV RatRod on RC10b4.2 team chassis)
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 10, 2017 - 12:47pm PT

My buddies wife and friend were trying to build some shelves... Keep it together ladies....
cavemonkey

Ice climber
ak
Mar 10, 2017 - 12:56pm PT
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 10, 2017 - 05:46pm PT
Hey F,
What's the story with the Saw Stop Stop Stopped?
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 10, 2017 - 06:26pm PT
Sean's wife and friend were trying to build some shelves for a greenhouse. She didn't know to use a push stick. Pushing hard on edge, hand overcame friction.... Saw stop did its job. First cartridge thats popped in the life of the tool. Sean got it after he lost a thumb tip years ago.
We got back from skiing and she said, "I think I broke your tables saw...." It took a few minutes to get the full story out of her. I think there was some embarrassment. But it's better to have your fingers than to save face I guess.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 10, 2017 - 06:39pm PT
Wow! The real deal. So glad for her. I'm a stickler for table saw etiquette. No joke. Glad it came out alright!!!
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Mar 13, 2017 - 09:11am PT
No collateral damage allowed.

MarkGrubb

climber
Mar 13, 2017 - 02:00pm PT
Need to re-roof the hacienda.

What brand do the learned builders here prefer?

High winds and some snow.

Location: Tehachapi, SoCal.

Many Thanks, Mark
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 13, 2017 - 04:18pm PT
Elk Prestique and Owens Corning Asphalt are both fine products with equivalent warranty options for dimensional or architectual shingles. I would check a color board for both products because their colors are slightly different. One level up are the presidential lifetime shingles. They are great looking and super durable with a lifetime warranty but are 20% to 30% more I believe.

My concern would be venting in a fire area.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 13, 2017 - 04:23pm PT

Steady progress
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 13, 2017 - 08:35pm PT
F, glad the saw stop worked for your friend. I always keep 2 different push sticks on my table saw top. And I insist that anyone who wants to use my table saw use them or get out of the way! The worst offender is often the contractor himself.....so I banned him from using it.cheers

Not the one above by the way... Contractor that is . Nice looking house Contractor by the way.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 13, 2017 - 08:49pm PT
Yeah, I wouldn't let anybody touch my table saw, either.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 13, 2017 - 09:26pm PT
Reilly, that saw is rad. Will it make an espresso too? Cheers
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 13, 2017 - 10:13pm PT
Sorry, Steve, it has its limits. But those fences, blade tilt, and cut stops are good
to 0.1 mm and the cross cut fence swings either way to 0.1 of a degree.


Plus I wimped out and only got the 7.5 HP model, but it can rip an honest 8".
Edge

Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
Mar 14, 2017 - 06:52am PT
Nice saw, Reilly.

I think my push stick just went limp.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Mar 14, 2017 - 08:52am PT
For you Reillllly, my weekend project for the past 7 years.

Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Mar 14, 2017 - 09:21am PT
Reilly,

I'm studying a similar purchase. Did you consider an Altendorf? If so, what made the decision for you?
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 28, 2017 - 08:19pm PT
Sick stairs, Guido.

Sweet grain colors in this one. Unique material.
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Mar 28, 2017 - 08:27pm PT
Nice outhouse seat....
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 28, 2017 - 08:42pm PT
Haha, yeah it's a step up from the old blue board butt hugger, eh?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 28, 2017 - 09:24pm PT
Guido, we know yer woodworking skills are majorly mad but now yer a master
stone mason, too? Such a Renaissance man, mon ami!


Urizen, nothing wrong with an Altendorf but IMHO Martin combines the reliability
of a Porsche with the badazzery of a Ferrari. Besides, the cheaper
Altendorfs are made in China now IIRC. Martin is making some nice
slightly less pricey models these days plus with the decline of the Euro
you should be able to negotiate a really good price. I'm very good friends
with the Cali Martin rep. You can email me at snekker49 at gmail and I'll
hook you up.

BTW, if you look at the first pick you will see a short 'outrigger' with
another gizmo on top of it. The 'outrigger' supports the plywood. That
'gizmo' (I forget the name) is a sort of mini-crosscut fence that allows
you to rip narrow strips or long angled strips accurately and safely. It's
about $500 but I would sell you mine for half that. I sold my saw a few
years ago when I closed my shop but I didn't let that go when I sold the saw.
Also, you can see that I had the electric cross cut fence. It is really
pricey but I had to have it. Truth be told the manual fence is not that
much slower and just as accurate. The other must have is the pneumatic
hold-down setup. For ripping narrow stuff it is Da Bomb, especially for
safety. The last must have is the electric scoring saw. It adjusts the
kerf electrically by 0.1 mm steps to match the main blade's width! It is
unbelievably cool.

Lastly, I should mention that my friend is also the Striebig rep. If you
are gonna do a lot of cabinetry you should seriously consider a Striebig.
It is so much faster than even the Martin at busting up plywood. I would
honestly say you can cut three sheets up with the Striebig to one on the
Martin. The Striebig also takes up a fraction of the space. If you're
gonna do more hardwood stuff then get the Martin.
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 4, 2017 - 07:15pm PT
If you can guess what this is for, you're a kooky genius.
Reilly can't play because he knows EVERYTHING.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Apr 5, 2017 - 06:31am PT
Olympic - sized gerbal swimming pool..? Is there a prize for the right answer..?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 5, 2017 - 08:53am PT
F, I don't know shite but I do know RJ thinks that by mis-spelling 'gerbil' we'll overlook his yuge desire to name yer proj the Richard Gere Natatorium.
c wilmot

climber
Apr 5, 2017 - 08:54am PT
Hidden chamber behind a bookshelf?
WBraun

climber
Apr 5, 2017 - 08:56am PT
rottingjohnny has become an idiot injecting his garbage everywhere here now .....
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 5, 2017 - 09:06am PT
Actually, RJ is a lot closer than he knows.
Except for the gerbil part. You dirty boy....
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 12, 2017 - 04:27pm PT
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Apr 12, 2017 - 05:47pm PT
Nice.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 12, 2017 - 06:36pm PT
We gave an ugly block building a new face with sand cast thin brick from Idaho. I carefully laid out the detail work to minimize cuts.

I love the kiddie loft!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Apr 12, 2017 - 10:41pm PT
Nice Contractor - looks like it's been there for a hundred years...
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Apr 13, 2017 - 11:06am PT
Very nice Contractor!
c wilmot

climber
Apr 13, 2017 - 05:38pm PT

Recycling a cow bone that was formerly a filled dog treat.
east side underground

climber
paul linaweaver hilton crk ca
Apr 13, 2017 - 05:49pm PT
white oak
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Apr 13, 2017 - 05:56pm PT
Dang, that's nice ESU
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 25, 2017 - 04:52am PT
Carbon fiber 'stringer' on a stringerless surfboard. Everybody wants to be Kelly Slater...

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 25, 2017 - 08:30am PT
Gunkie, do you buy the stringers? Surely you don't lay them up? And I assume the white strips between the black ones are also CF? Hope you have HEPA everything for sanding that shizz!
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 25, 2017 - 10:40am PT
Hello Reilly,

That's a stringerless 2 pound EPS foam blank (shape) with carbon fiber strips epoxied down. I will cap that with a layer of 4 ounce S-2 fiberglass; so no sanding of the carbon fiber. And I have Pretty heavy-duty respirator masks that not only filter all dust, but take away all odors and dangerous fumes. I also have really great goggles and great ear muffs for when I'm using power tools. And I now wear a helmet when I climb, even on top roping outdoors.

Getting older, getting scared.
JimT

climber
Munich
Apr 25, 2017 - 10:54am PT
Built this for one of my kids over the weekend with his help.

This ones a 10´3" creek crawler so challenging when I´m in it.

Mine´s a bigger 12´7" model

Heat-bent electrical conduit frame and vinyl skin, around 26lbs and maybe 20hrs build time.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Apr 25, 2017 - 03:41pm PT
Nice Job.

Like the solo size do anything canoe!
perswig

climber
Apr 25, 2017 - 04:40pm PT
JimT, nice project, awesome product!

Dale
(good to see you back, Wilbeer)
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Apr 25, 2017 - 08:09pm PT
Good to see Wilbeer back...Same
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Apr 25, 2017 - 11:13pm PT
Re-submerged in building of a different sort on Amazon's cloud standing up a large-scale, high-performance infrastructure for a client (makes for lousy pictures unfortunately) and not able to learn more woodworking at the moment. So I'm living vicariously through you guys, please get busy posting stuff up here...
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 26, 2017 - 10:53am PT
Amazon's cloud standing up a large-scale, high-performance infrastructure

EC3?
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 26, 2017 - 01:06pm PT

Dusty spinning shack, dry spruce, petroleum covered lathe...
Not sketchy at all.
squishy

Mountain climber
Apr 26, 2017 - 03:30pm PT
I really want to build this, but I have to win it 1st! Help me and vote for Lotus
https://www.exversadesign.com/namecontest
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Apr 26, 2017 - 04:09pm PT
Wow JimT, that's some high quality dadding. Inspirational.
Reeotch

climber
4 Corners Area
Apr 26, 2017 - 06:26pm PT
Yes! Jim T! Mind if I ask how much one of those cost you? (to build)
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Apr 27, 2017 - 02:02am PT
Dusty spinning shack, dry spruce, petroleum covered lathe...

Interesting...


EC3?

Highly-available, cross-datacenter clustering of postgres (relational database - moving to aurora), mongo (document-oriented database - moving to elasticache), AWS Lambdas & EC2 instances (microservices), kafka (message queues), apache / nodejs (frontend webservers and APIs), ELK logging, and extensive classic and application load balancing.

It's definitely building and architecture and most of the time I wish I had a hammer to beat on it all with.
JimT

climber
Munich
Apr 27, 2017 - 02:56am PT
Yes! Jim T! Mind if I ask how much one of those cost you? (to build)

Not at all! For the longer one €163.94 or in your money $178.86. With the Euro sales tax removed (I can claim it back and it wouldn´t apply in the USA anyway) then €137.76 ($150.30).
The skin is the biggest variable in cost as there´s all sorts of grades of material, these are mid-weight (ca 14oz) vinyl and was an offcut, you need about 8 sq yds.
If your interested I´ll try to knock up a pdf of how it´s built, I took some photos as I was going.
G_Gnome

Trad climber
Cali
Apr 27, 2017 - 09:17am PT
That would be cool to see. Thanks.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 28, 2017 - 03:19pm PT
Glassing a board this evening...

[Click to View YouTube Video]
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Apr 28, 2017 - 07:23pm PT
You are a very trusting person.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Apr 28, 2017 - 07:27pm PT
That branch.......man.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Apr 28, 2017 - 07:33pm PT
Ok I feel a little better...lol
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Apr 28, 2017 - 07:36pm PT
Warbler ,did not mean to harsh.
Yes,way better.
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Apr 28, 2017 - 07:41pm PT
now that's a fun project! dig the hanging chad above the door ... comic relief? only the best clients roll like that!
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 28, 2017 - 07:49pm PT
Doubled up at each contact point?

Compartmentalization.

Other than that, unless you put a huge live load together, you're probably good to go...

Eyebolts inline to load or perpendicular?

I had. 1" galvy eyebolt that was 15 degrees out of load line snap during a storm on one of the cable connections supporting my treehouse/ski cabin.
80 mph gusts and a 10k live load might have had something to do with it.
Garnier limbs are the way to go for longevity/ tree health and strength.
Nuke resistant bro.

Jon Beck

Trad climber
Oceanside
Apr 28, 2017 - 08:00pm PT
Sweet tree house, but WTF, stairs? BITD real boys nailed scrap 2x4s to the tree.
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 28, 2017 - 08:20pm PT
Honestly, I don't have any experience with pine. Not sure about its propensity for compartmentalization. I've seen hemlock with 15 year old groupings of nails getting to the point of failure. IE: 8 nails in 12 sq inches through a 2x8.
If the lags are already in I would say leave them, my guess would be that an empty hole would invite more trouble than a filled one. But I'm just another stoopid gross materialist wannabe, not an actual arborist. Maybe ask Reilly, he knows everything.
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 28, 2017 - 08:31pm PT
I'll see if I can find my high vis vest and steel toed flip flops. I'll be there Monday. Better not have your guard pinned motherf*#ker!!!
perswig

climber
Apr 29, 2017 - 02:45am PT
Gunkie, consider switching to decaf, mebbe?
Nice clean shop.

Dale
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Apr 29, 2017 - 05:10am PT
in my haste to get an 80 gallon air compressor off my trailer,
i left the thing hanging in a tree from two ratchet straps.
(well, last time i checked it was, hanging)

can i get in on this thread ...
or best to wait till it builds a little pressure?
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Apr 29, 2017 - 06:06am PT
Hahaha, nice job on the video Gunkie. That stuff needs to be sped up for most people. That's epoxy, right? What do you keep your shop temp at?
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Apr 29, 2017 - 10:35am PT

'The Two Second Flight'

''Twas once a gusty windy day
A horrendous howling windy day
We put to vote the race that day
When the Trashman took off anyway

His airplane cleared the ground posthaste
And pulled a loop to his distaste
To earth it smashed, a total waste
An aircraft once, now turned to paste

We ate our lunch with nary a word
On a day not fit for man or bird
We needed no vote, for our thoughts were heard
When the Trashman's flight was the final word

-bushman
04/29/2017
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 29, 2017 - 11:24am PT
Hello skcreidc. Yes epoxy over EPS. My shed is not climate controlled. So I don't glass until the temp is at least 75* F. I use RR epoxy and typically fast hardener until the temps cross 90*. Then I go to the slow hardener. Or if it's a longboard I'll switch over at around 85*.

Today I glassed the deck and the temps were rising. I was getting a big bubble under the glass. So I babysat it for an additional 30 minutes to keep the bubble at bay.

Do you go to the boardroom show? It's next weekend and I hope to make it late one or both days. Will probably be surfing Scripps or Blacks or Del Mar in the mornings next weekend.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Apr 29, 2017 - 05:07pm PT

So boring
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Apr 29, 2017 - 05:32pm PT
Flip flop, whaaaaa? Looks great dude. Nice work.

Gunkie, I'll go to the show with ya. My ankle is still way to F'd up to surf tho.

IF,You still have some larger bubbles and need a way to got rid of them, let me know. Trick works better before you hot coat the deck.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Apr 29, 2017 - 06:31pm PT
Nice.Flip as well!

They are way boring.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 29, 2017 - 07:18pm PT
Warbler, you don't worry about liability doing that sort of thing? Crikey!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 29, 2017 - 10:17pm PT
HaHaHa! I guess I just know too many lawyers. ;-)
Nice work though!
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Apr 30, 2017 - 06:33am PT
Those treehouses are just incredible. There is a whole science about maintaining tree health regarding anchoring, flexibility, etc. Great stuff.

skcreidc, thanks. No problems with the bubble. I just stay bedside with it until the epoxy begins to tack up. Probably not what the production guys do, but for a garage hack, it works for me. Hopefully see you next weekend!
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Apr 30, 2017 - 07:22am PT
No problems with the bubble. I just stay bedside with it until the epoxy begins to tack up.

Sounds like what the pros do to me :) I'm just getting old and know quite a few old tricks and feel like I need to spread them around before they are lost.

Gunkie. Email me your phone number and I'll send you mine. cdiercks@yahoo.com will get it done. Last time I was at the show, Tomo had just got his line of boards out in public in a major way. Thought he had the most inventive designs at that show.


The Treehouse is pretty damn cool Warbler. Keep that tree happy tho, lol.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 1, 2017 - 05:47pm PT
Another Bicycle,for ,well ,me.
Now with Industry Leading Green Color Technology.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 1, 2017 - 05:52pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Majid_S

Mountain climber
Karkoekstan, Former USSR
May 1, 2017 - 08:53pm PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 2, 2017 - 09:01am PT
^^^^^ Is that the new SuperTopo Libtard Hair On Fire Halon system?
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
May 2, 2017 - 07:02pm PT
Have to agree, that's an odd looking rig of unobvious utility...
rwedgee

Ice climber
CA
May 2, 2017 - 09:51pm PT
Looks like majid is retro styling the Compressor route
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
May 3, 2017 - 03:56pm PT
Do you go to the boardroom show? It's next weekend and I hope to make it late one or both days.

Many of us remember Rex Marechal from back in the 70's and 80's when he worked for Moonlight and then started RM Shapes. He'll be competing in the Icon's of Foam shape off tribute to Al Merrick this weekend.
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
May 5, 2017 - 01:06pm PT

F

climber
away from the ground
May 6, 2017 - 08:51pm PT
Gerbil pool progress.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
May 6, 2017 - 09:11pm PT
Where's the diving board...?
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
May 6, 2017 - 09:24pm PT

Theoretically I'll have 40 food plants in each tower and integral worm composter. I'll let you know
F

climber
away from the ground
May 7, 2017 - 12:44am PT
Are your water barrels BPA free? Save the worms!
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
May 7, 2017 - 06:31am PT
Flip Flop! Please, post back up on how that works out for you. Looks interesting.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 10, 2017 - 02:01pm PT
Hey carpenters, I've got two doug fir splinters in the meat of my thumb. Both are around 3/32 thick and, I'm guessing, 1/2 long. Both went in at around 45* and broke off subdermally when I pulled the glove that they went through off. I've been building for a while now and this is the worst I've ever experienced. I'm currently soaking my hand in Epsom salts and typing one handed. Digging around with a razor knife yielded only a cut, I couldn't find either of them in my hand. Any tips for getting these bad boys out? Pretty sure one of them is near a nerve, as my freaking hand is useless right now from pain when I try to grab anything.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
May 10, 2017 - 02:06pm PT
Time for the ER, local anesth, scalpel and more digging!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 10, 2017 - 02:11pm PT
No hospital for a splinter, I can drink, get stoned, and hack at my own hand for free. :)
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
May 10, 2017 - 03:20pm PT
Brandon, One thing to remember is soaking your hand in "some" liquid can also cause the wood splinter to swell up. Can sometimes make it harder to remove depending on the location.Although it sounds like yours is soaking in blood . I always bust out the razor knife and start digging as soon as it happens. Although we use to always joke about splinters....circle it and get it at 4:30 ! Cheers and good luck.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 10, 2017 - 03:40pm PT
What Jim says.


Or ,get a good Rapala like filet knife and get after it,follow w good whiskey and reefer.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 10, 2017 - 03:40pm PT
For sure, all the above methods have been used by me in the last thirty years. I just spent a painful session with my amazing 87 year old grandma. What she wasn't able to pick out with a needle and razor blade will fester as I guess it should.

Now, my hand is all wrapped because grandma cut the sh#t out of it trying to retrieve the fir f*#king splinters. My buzz is kicking in, and I'm about to get stoned.

Maybe I should just stop pussyfooting around it and cut the sh#t out of it.

Out with the bad!
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
May 10, 2017 - 03:55pm PT
Last one I got... Not counting the brad nail that went in low and hid under my watch band...

Step one: Find it

Step two: Measure it so you know you get it all

Step three: Extract using ice cube, sharp blade, hemostats and a fan blowing directly on my sweaty gonna pass out ass...

Step four: Measure extraction and compare with first measurement

Step five: Drink liquor
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 10, 2017 - 04:04pm PT
I don't have a micrometer or hemostat, but Russ's advice is what I've been giving myself for the last hour.

Thanks.
F

climber
away from the ground
May 10, 2017 - 04:06pm PT

3/4" splinter under the cuticle.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 10, 2017 - 04:49pm PT
So, my wife came home from work and she took a look at the hole my grandma had hacked into my thumb. I've been seeing a big piece of material in there, and grandma had been picking at it with a needle. Llama took one look at it and went for the tweezers. What I thought were two splinters was actually one that went in through the base of my right thumb and came out about an inch lower in the meat. She grabbed onto that puppy with a pair of tweezers and the sliver that came out was the same length as the distance between the two punctures in my hand. A through and through. Good times. Love you Supertopo.

1 1/4'' by my reckoning, in one point and out another. I'm thinking the huge muscles in my hand deflected the tiny spear and sent it shooting out the weak side of things. Lol.
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
May 10, 2017 - 04:57pm PT
^^^^
That's a beauty! Good job
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 10, 2017 - 05:22pm PT
Hocking beat me to it, but Step 5 should also be Steps 3, 5, and 8.

You guys need to get the really pointy Xacto blades. You slide it in at
the entry and start cutting to relieve the pressure. You gotta do that
when you get one under a finger nail, too. That's really fun.

No splinter matches the 40' x 2' diameter destroyer drive shaft that pinned
my shipyard machinist friend against the bulkhead. He said he could feel
his ribs compressing his guts and didn't know which end they were gonna blow
out of. It was OK, though, he's Norwegian.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 10, 2017 - 05:42pm PT
Stealing Wood .


Cracking me up...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 10, 2017 - 09:25pm PT
Classic tree fort, the kind that would have a stack of old Hustlers.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 13, 2017 - 03:48pm PT
Surfboard gloss coat with epoxy in 57* F temps. Turned out better than I thought.

[Click to View YouTube Video]
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
May 14, 2017 - 09:18am PT

Progress on the garden towers. All the pockets are shaped and I found some pipe for the worm composters.
Still needs, pipe fittings, legs maybe casters, soil, worms and plant starts. I've probably got 3 hours of labor and $60into the project. (Barrels $40 for 3, pipe $10, gas $10). The fittings will probably cost $30. I may spend $20 per barrel on movable bases, but it can be done nicely with a 2"x4"I'm expecting that the Soil, Plants and Worms might add close to $200 per barrel but that's a wild guess and I'd definitely like to spend closer to $100 per barrel. I think that they require 7 yards of potting soil. I did just score 5 bags of dry leaves. I guess that worms and composting benefit from leaves(browns).

I'm mostly going to guess at a garden plan. Probably just plant it all in basil and poppies;)
F

climber
away from the ground
May 14, 2017 - 09:47am PT
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
May 14, 2017 - 09:55am PT

This is the last usable iteration of Gypsy. You may recall that I started a remodel at the end of December when I rented a workshop and moved out of the trailer. Then Snowpocalypse 2017 Januburied happened and....


um.......


mistakes were made.



Jump forward a few months. Gypsy and I are living in Reno. I've got a decent job and house. It's a good thing because remodels are damn expensive. I'm looking at upgrading the axles, brakes, hubs and wheels. To the tune of about $2000 dollars. Ouch. It's given me 10+ years of good service and it's just time. I'm living a stone's throw away from a full service utility trailer store.

Now, I've got to put this mess back together and put some lipstick on this pig.







How many lugs does it really need?







perswig

climber
May 14, 2017 - 11:56am PT
Classic tree fort, the kind that would have a stack of old Hustlers.


Just one so far


This took me a minute, I'm embarrassed to say...
Dale
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 14, 2017 - 02:16pm PT
That's very nice F! Pre-stained Spruce or Cedar?

Is that PVC soffit vent? The solutions or options regarding closed rafter bays has always been a challenge if not using stucco.

F

climber
away from the ground
May 14, 2017 - 02:43pm PT
Cedar with metal soffit vent. Stainless steel fasteners.
ß Î Ř T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
May 14, 2017 - 11:04pm PT
[Click to View YouTube Video] c/o https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV8D6u7_jkuGf_iUvNzXpmg
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
May 15, 2017 - 06:14am PT
I was tearing the ceiling out of an old cabin and got clocked on the head by someone's old collection of Hustlers...I had a hard time resuming work...I also found a 1932 LA Times with an article on Adolph Hitler...Should have kept that one...
WyoRockMan

climber
Grizzlyville, WY
May 15, 2017 - 10:23pm PT
Nothing spectacular, but....
I did it mostly with crap out of inventory. I did have to buy the 4x4s, the hinges, and some screws, but everything else came from the stupid "save for a future project" pile(s).



Take that deer.
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
May 16, 2017 - 10:00am PT
Soon to be a deer cage?^^^^^^^
WyoRockMan

climber
Grizzlyville, WY
May 16, 2017 - 10:05am PT
Anti-deer cage.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
May 17, 2017 - 08:40pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
May 17, 2017 - 08:41pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
May 17, 2017 - 08:42pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
May 17, 2017 - 08:44pm PT
nah000

climber
no/w/here
May 22, 2017 - 07:47pm PT
i've got a bit of a strange question to lay at the feet of the masters of wood that sometimes show up on this thread:

anybody know if it is possible to source either a veneer or 1/8" ply of rotary cut fir?

any help would be much appreciated! even if it's to laugh and explain why it ain't possible...
F

climber
away from the ground
May 22, 2017 - 10:10pm PT
Why? VG is infinitely sexier.
Trying to match a homely surface with a depth limitation?
nah000

climber
no/w/here
May 22, 2017 - 10:37pm PT
^^^^

depth limitation: check

matching materials: check

homely: eye of the beholder



will post explanatory pics in fourish weeks if i/someone can come up with a solution...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 30, 2017 - 08:50pm PT
Fooking A, Jim, that was funny! Coople of Birmingham tossers! You need to watch 'Very British Problems' on Netflix or YouTube.
I'll be in Manchester Friday! Those fookers canna speak a word!
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
May 31, 2017 - 06:39am PT
Absolutely to much fun being had 'round here. wyoRockMan, my back-yard neighbor's constant projects have roughly followed yours.Man, that has been a lot of work.
That said! The last - comment! From somebadyanybody, That was Funny. Too!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
May 31, 2017 - 12:35pm PT
Went to the doctor today, that splinter is causing a lot of trouble.


Sliced open, and only found puss. Now I have yet another hole in my hand. Hurts really bad, too.

Building a deck right now and we put the carrier up today. 24'x16''x5''. 14' in the air. That was a fun placement.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
May 31, 2017 - 12:40pm PT
Just finished this board last night. Two more to be completed this evening.

SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Jun 1, 2017 - 05:13am PT
^^^^. Ohhh. Very nice.


Susan
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 1, 2017 - 05:47am PT
The outline reminds me a bit of Slaters board "the tangent"- a slightly pulled in nose for pocket surfing.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Jun 1, 2017 - 06:17am PT
Nice Gunkie! Sweeeeet logo too. Next time, step back a foot or so so's we can take in the whole outline ;)
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 1, 2017 - 07:35am PT
Cedar ceiling in a modern home we are currently constructing.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Jun 1, 2017 - 07:39am PT
Are you just messing with me? Or is that sweet looking floor on the ceiling.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 1, 2017 - 09:18am PT
That's right- very expensive ceiling!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 1, 2017 - 09:36am PT
Looks like a house I did for a couple of partners at Gensler two blocks from where Howard Hughes crashed his plane, not that relevancy ever means anything here. ;-)
I'd post pics if'n I wasn't on this phone.
merk-daddy

Trad climber
starvation bar, ca
Jun 1, 2017 - 05:10pm PT
A house!!!

Half a dozen years in the yurt was TOO LONG
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jun 1, 2017 - 06:52pm PT
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jun 2, 2017 - 07:16am PT
^^^^ house! What a placement!
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 6, 2017 - 10:43am PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 6, 2017 - 10:47am PT
Hand is still f*#ked, going to get sliced open again this week. Infections really suck. Especially closed wound infections. Wear leather gloves when moving splinter prone lumber like Doug fir or PT. That's my take away from this whole debacle.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jun 6, 2017 - 03:00pm PT
Yuck, Brandon. Yes, infections do suck.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
Jun 6, 2017 - 07:38pm PT
Cedar ceiling. Oh my I can smell it. Ummmmm

Susan
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 6, 2017 - 08:49pm PT
This house was stripped to the studs.
perswig

climber
Jun 7, 2017 - 02:02am PT
Contractor - wow, that linear space mid-page, great proportions.

And agree with Gunkie about your siting, merk-daddy. Beautiful.
Dale
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jun 7, 2017 - 07:21am PT
Brandon,PT splinters are the absolute worst.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 9, 2017 - 05:43pm PT
The home stretch. No pun intended.

Thank you Peswig!
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jun 11, 2017 - 07:08am PT





jonnyrig

climber
Jun 18, 2017 - 11:15pm PT
little kitchen remodel
before...
during...

washer and dryer going out in garage.
walls going away. getting an island instead.
fridge moving away from stove.
new floors. new lights. lost a soffit and florescent lights. lots of plumbing. yeehaw.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 19, 2017 - 12:26am PT
Did a little masonry yesterday. I think it turned out nicely.


Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jun 19, 2017 - 05:22am PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Jun 19, 2017 - 06:10am PT
Doing tints Gunkie? Nice looking cut lap. The color is kind of edging towards a burnt orange, or maybe it's just the video...

Rootbeer - get a nice bright orange base going first. If you don't have a bright enough base, the color tends to turn out muddy. Then add mall amounts of blue, one drop at a time really, until you get that orange-ish bottom of the glass rootbeer color. Doesn't take much blue and is one of my favorite tints when done right. An old G&S glasser, Mike with the bad leg (lol, I'm really bad with names), taught me that color mix. Not a very popular color now.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jun 19, 2017 - 06:19am PT
Hey Chris, happy Monday.

Yeah a thin pigment which gave me a tint. Still learning how this works on EPS. It's not like PU where the first color to the foam wins. Kind of really need to use a lot of extra resin and let it sit for a long time before moving it around. My rails got muddy; I wanted more tiger streaking. Oh well, I like the way this board is turning out. We've really had good waves in NJ for this time of year. which has been pleasant.

Bottom:

skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Jun 19, 2017 - 06:34am PT
Yea, wow! I've never tinted up an eps blank before to be honest; but that explains the rail color. It's so easy to over work the colors. I do like the lively-ness of the eps blanks as opposed to a regular poly.

Stoked you are so into it Scott! It's cool to see what you are up to. Hope the surf stays good for you a bit longer.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jun 19, 2017 - 07:06am PT
Reilly, Tudor, looks like in Kent or somewhere southeast coast of England.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 19, 2017 - 10:28am PT
WyoRockMan

climber
Grizzlyville, WY
Jun 19, 2017 - 10:47am PT
F, that is sooooo hawt! Strong work.



(And all the other awesomeness that happens here on this thread. Tons of inspiration.)
JimT

climber
Munich
Jun 22, 2017 - 08:51am PT
Reilly, Tudor, looks like in Kent or somewhere southeast coast of England.

Hampton Court Palace, Kingston-on-Thames outside London.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jun 22, 2017 - 11:30am PT
Gorgeous bathroom. Just wow. Let's not not show my wife.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jun 22, 2017 - 06:47pm PT
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jun 23, 2017 - 04:22am PT
1000 year old door? Looks in good shape. I visited Jerusalem when working for a start-up based out of Tel Aviv a few years ago. I took the dime tour. There is a section under the city that apparently has rock structures in the 2000+ year old range. Can only look, can't touch, but those things looked more like a pile of sand to me.
jonnyrig

climber
Jun 23, 2017 - 09:18pm PT
wife keeps changing the design. haven't ordered cabinets yet; but the rough work is done.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jul 7, 2017 - 03:57am PT
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 7, 2017 - 06:22am PT
johnnyrig knows how to keep his woman happy - build her a new kitchen!
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Jul 11, 2017 - 03:28pm PT
Love this thread...

My daughter really wanted a bunk bed so I built this. I used some slings and old cordalettes to create a little night time hanging reading cave with an old futon. She loves it!

Cheers!

S...
ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Jul 11, 2017 - 04:56pm PT
Had a to build a dog trap in a hurry.

Trap being framed

Sloppy how to build a trap in a hurry
[Click to View YouTube Video]

It worked !
[Click to View YouTube Video]

PS. Long story here (not cell phone friendly):
http://www.theradioroom.net/Projects/Pacos_Story.html
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jul 11, 2017 - 05:14pm PT
Lol. Paco! You little fukr
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Jul 11, 2017 - 06:17pm PT
Shawn, that is totally Badass!
What an effort! Good Karma coming your way.
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Jul 11, 2017 - 06:18pm PT
Cool bunk bed! Dog trap, indeed.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 11, 2017 - 06:24pm PT
Is Paco like the canine El Chapo?
rwedgee

Ice climber
CA
Jul 11, 2017 - 08:46pm PT
Shawn that is the best job ever !
Way to go !!!!!!!!!!!
Dapper Dan

Trad climber
Redwood City
Jul 11, 2017 - 11:56pm PT
I made a roof rack for my 100 series Land Cruiser. 1"x 1" square tubing at .072. Total cost was less than $200...









skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Jul 12, 2017 - 09:29am PT
Nice Dan! I assume you bought the towers? Pardon me if you made them. $200! Sweet!!!

S...
Dapper Dan

Trad climber
Redwood City
Jul 12, 2017 - 10:16am PT
I made the 6 mounting towers as well. Gamiviti and a few other manufacturers sell them though if you want to buy them off the shelf...
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Jul 12, 2017 - 10:48am PT
Is that a little Hobart MIG welder in the lower right corner?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 12, 2017 - 10:55am PT
Nice rack! People go camping in Lexuses? :-)
Dapper Dan

Trad climber
Redwood City
Jul 12, 2017 - 12:08pm PT
Yea a little Hobart mig with shielding gas that runs on 110v. It can zap up to 1/4" steel although I've left my wife in the dark, literally, quite a few times when it trips the breakers.

And yea it's a Lexus LX 470 which shares about 98% of its parts and DNA with the Toyota Land Cruiser of the same year. Very capable truck with a Land Cruiser's off road lineage and Toyota reliability...don't ask what kind of gas mileage it gets though .
nah000

climber
now/here
Aug 5, 2017 - 04:02pm PT
^^^^

that's an awesome hack...

in the video, he mentions AvE a few times. for those who haven't stumbled upon that guy yet, he's a youtuber who mostly does tool tear downs... but in general he has some of the most engaging red green trending canadiana entertainment meets actual real world no bull shIt knowledge about the literal nuts and bolts manufacturing of everything from electronics to abs to steel...

i can't think of anyone else on youtube that i regularly watch and who puts out videos longer than five minutes, as he perpetually does. anyway, here's one of his better, recent ones:

[Click to View YouTube Video]
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Aug 5, 2017 - 09:16pm PT
nah000 - thanks, that was great.
jstan

climber
Aug 6, 2017 - 08:30pm PT
The photo shows the reason I built an 8 foot high retaining wall.

Phil Bircheff did the Bobcat.

Land Use Services gives free apoplexy to anyone building a wall higher than 40 inches.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Aug 6, 2017 - 09:08pm PT

It is heavy work
Climbing around on boulders
Fitting large timbers
Gunkie

Trad climber
Valles Marineris
Aug 7, 2017 - 11:02am PT
Really like that deck and the Land Cruiser rack!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 28, 2017 - 02:14pm PT
As styles change we're having to get accustomed to build contemporary with glitter.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 28, 2017 - 06:36pm PT
Flip Flop... What's the decking material...? Looks beefy and pricey... and nice...!
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Aug 28, 2017 - 06:44pm PT
Beefy and pricey. That is 4"x8" #1 Kiln Dried Douglas Fir. I just do what the client tells me to do.

Unless, I'm the client, then I just take found items and make silly campers. Someday, y'all will see the wisdom of the Gypsy Caravan
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 28, 2017 - 07:49pm PT
Flip... Don't go unabomber on us with the gypsy rig...
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Aug 29, 2017 - 06:32am PT
Garage, wolf city style.

Rudder

Trad climber
Costa Mesa, CA
Aug 29, 2017 - 10:19am PT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl00VaKzRv4
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
Aug 29, 2017 - 10:34am PT
^^^Nice pilot skills! How do ya get it to dance like that. Does it got a lot of power or what!
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Sep 6, 2017 - 04:25pm PT
Nice Warbler.



Rainy day homework
Table saw will not run
Remember autumn closing in

nita

Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
Sep 6, 2017 - 10:22pm PT
*
Flip flop...Wow..So beautiful....Love....Love.

Video tour of the inside?.....Please..



Gunkie....Beautiful boards..
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Sep 7, 2017 - 08:47am PT
Nita, Thanks for the encouragement. I can only do progress shots right now, the inside is gutted while I make the upgrades. Hopefully it will be somewhat back together by the first day of autumn.
F

climber
away from the ground
Sep 10, 2017 - 07:12pm PT



Diamond pattern teak shingle roof. Shingles were milled out of old railroad ties from Indonesia. The onion dome we built on site. Have to take a pattern and steam bend some shingles to the curve to finish it off.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Sep 10, 2017 - 07:41pm PT
Looks nice, wow! Racing the weather- jamb extenders and trim as you go- I'd like to see the finished product.
F

climber
away from the ground
Sep 10, 2017 - 08:11pm PT
Racing the weather. Check.
I'd like to see the finished product too, that would mean I'm done roofing and can go rock climbing somewhere warm. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anyone I trust enough with 150K worth of teak shingles to help out... So it's just me, Jah, and a 55 year old ski bum with a good eye pecking away at it. You know, working from the wrist down...
nah000

climber
now/here
Sep 10, 2017 - 08:17pm PT
F that work is tight! you too Brennan... hell, a big thanks to everyone who posts on one of my favorite threads...
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Sep 10, 2017 - 08:54pm PT
F.... Cool man... Looks time consuming setting up the ladders and planks... What's holding the shingles on and what's going on the shingles for waterproofing...? rj
F

climber
away from the ground
Sep 10, 2017 - 09:09pm PT
RJ-
A lot of it is lift access, or tibloc/rope. Just the typical bituthene underneath. No stain, they will fade to silver, then grey/green in time. It will eventually match the ledgerstone that will go in. Copper flashing. Stainless fasteners. 60 year life span.
Rudder

Trad climber
Costa Mesa, CA
Sep 11, 2017 - 01:25am PT
^^^Nice pilot skills! How do ya get it to dance like that. Does it got a lot of power or what!

Yeah, 3 to 1 on the power to weight! When you're my age it takes some practice... the teenagers are onto it pretty quickly, though!

[Click to View YouTube Video]
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Sep 13, 2017 - 03:26pm PT
This was the home of a honorable VN Veteran,may he R.I.P.

I feel a bit for the soul that built this house,I am remodeling it and then putting it up for sale......flipping it.

None the less,work is work.
With total respect .
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Sep 14, 2017 - 02:37pm PT
I've been busy. (:

Reproduction of a 16th century hand plane, for making arrow shafts. 6 inches x 1 inch x 1 inch. Made from Boxwood. The iron was forged from tool steel. These old planes used wedges to hold the iron in place.

Reproduction of a 14th century ballock dagger. Forged from tool steel. The grip is European briar burl. Overall 16 inches long.

The ballock dagger and its sheath. The sheath was dyed with natural leather dyes (walnut and turmeric) from an old medieval dye recipe.


Reproduction of a 13th century wood carving knife from Novgorod, Russia. Forged from an automobile leaf spring. Boxwood handle. Blade is 3-1/2 inches long.

A fun sheath that I made for a friend's kitchen knife, by request.

A knife that I made for my wife for her birthday. Forged from tool steel. Desert ironwood handle.

Reproduction of an 18th century gunstock war club from the Osage Nation. White oak body. Dagger was forged from wrought iron. Prairie rattlesnake skin. Overall 30 inches long.

Another reproduction of a 14th century ballock dagger. Forged from tool steel. Ebony grip. Brass bolster. Overall 16 inches long.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Sep 14, 2017 - 05:10pm PT
You do such amazing projects, Sierra Ledge Rat.
c wilmot

climber
Sep 14, 2017 - 05:31pm PT
Beautiful work SLR!

Those sheaths are amazing

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Sep 14, 2017 - 11:05pm PT
...teak shingle roof. Shingles were milled out of old railroad ties from Indonesia

Teak? Wtf!?! How the hell were these sourced from Indonesia? Who made the shingles? And how many RR ties / squares are we talking about for $150k? Roofers wanna know as that's just off the frigging scale!
F

climber
away from the ground
Sep 15, 2017 - 10:16am PT
Teak because of how it looks when it ages. Silver, grey, green. Shooting for a mossy rainforest aged look. (I might "seed" the ledgerstone out front with moss spores to speed up the process when it goes in.)

The ties were from Indonesia.
The company that makes them is in 'Murica.
They're not squares (insert winky), they are diamond pattern. And there is a lot of them. Some on sidewalls also.

150k is actually a pretty decent price by the time they go from Asia to America, milled, shipped to AK, insured, then delivered on site. Many middlemen to go through, all taking their piece of the pie. (See rant on Politard thread about how Pepe who makes 25$/hr to sling mud ends up costing customer 60-70/hr).

It's not what you know. It's who you know, and if they want to blow you.


healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Sep 15, 2017 - 12:56pm PT
'Squares' as in how many N x 100 sqft does the $150k get you...?
F

climber
away from the ground
Sep 15, 2017 - 07:13pm PT
Is that how they do it...? Sh#t, I have to take off my shoes to count past 10, and pants to get to 23....

62 square of shingles, 440 lineal feet of teak trim (6/4) and fascia. All the copper flashing and stainless fasteners. About 20K was shipping, packing and insurance. I could break that down to a per shingle price if you want, but I'd have to charge you...

It's not the first teak roof I've seen, but the first I've done for a customer. Who happens to be a neurosurgeon, so the $$$ ain't no thang.
F

climber
away from the ground
Sep 15, 2017 - 08:29pm PT
I'm a founding member of the middlemans union local 420 Jimbo. Steel toed flip flops and high vis tye dye...

Garizo

climber
Polanf
Sep 16, 2017 - 01:28am PT
I always wanted to build boat and soon finally i might to build one :D
How hard for you guys it was?

__
Bazy polskich firm
Bill Mc Kirgan

Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 16, 2017 - 04:46am PT
Here's some pictures of a bench that my dad restored this summer. The bench was purchased by my grandfather in the late 70s. Over the years the wood started to rot and the cement supports were beginning to crack. It was relegated to the junk pile and nearly forgotten.

Dad learned of a source of black locust and when it was cut down he had some of it cut into slabs and then racked it up for a month or two. He then started cutting the lumber into the shapes needed for the bench and back rest. Each board is uniquely shaped and is held together by two pegs.

It took three of us to assemble it, and it was not easy as we needed to coax everything together in a special sequence. Somehow my Dad managed to do all of this test-fitting single-handedly as he was shaping the boards.



healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Sep 18, 2017 - 11:13am PT
62 square of shingles, 440 lineal feet of teak trim (6/4) and fascia. All the copper flashing and stainless fasteners. About 20K was shipping, packing and insurance.

Thanks, appreciate it...
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Sep 18, 2017 - 11:18am PT
F.. why didn't you use Treks shingles and fascia.. ? Looks just like teak and holds up just as well...
bamboo

Trad climber
pike co
Sep 20, 2017 - 02:47am PT
SLR--do you have a photo of the bottom of your arrow plane--sweet by the way!! you should post some pics of your forging process!

Bill Mc Kirgan--your dad does clean work for sure !!and the the black locust will outlast us all!
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Sep 20, 2017 - 05:36am PT
I have always admired Mark Richey for his many accomplishments, both as a climber, and woodworker.
In my opinion Mark has one of the most impressive climbing resumes in this country, and at close to 60, still climbs 5.12 trad. He has accumulated over 50 expeditions to the greater ranges, focusing on 1st ascents, but rarely is in the limelight.
He is a great woodworker, and started with humble beginnings, with just a table saw, jointer, and surfacer.
His website is worth taking a look at. He just landed a 3 year contact with Apple's new headquarters in CA.
https://www.markrichey.com/
jonnyrig

climber
Sep 20, 2017 - 06:20am PT
Started with this:

And now we're to this:


Walls gone, new flooring, new cabinets, fresh plumbing, new lighting, dumped the popcorn ceiling, painted the living room, new countertops (the only thing i hired out), moved washer and dryer to the garage and added a mud sink out there.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Sep 20, 2017 - 08:39am PT
Jonnyrig, don't price yerself outta the hood, braj!

Looking gud! :-)
F

climber
away from the ground
Sep 20, 2017 - 09:08am PT
RJ - It's all about the patina, man....
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Sep 20, 2017 - 10:56am PT
SteveA, Thanks for posting the link to Mark Ritchey Woodworks. That's some impressive stuff there. Very impressive! Glad to see Barry Rugo is still with him , use to climb a lot with Barry back at Devils lake bitd. Everyone should watch that video on Marks company. Thanks again for posting it up. Cheers.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 6, 2017 - 05:32pm PT
My current work load plus another getting ready to break ground. I'm not getting any weekday climbing or surfing lately.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 6, 2017 - 06:01pm PT
Self inflicted indeed...
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Oct 27, 2017 - 12:44pm PT
Bump for more goodness. Regrettably not doing any myself but always love seeing what you folks are up to...
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 06:07pm PT
Awesome woodness! Where’s that from?
Looks kinda wide for countertop? Give me the lleftovers! :-)
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 06:27pm PT
That top looks like Liquid Amber and the Juniper slabs- I love the fragrance they put off.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 07:35pm PT
What kind of finish do you put on it?
WBraun

climber
Oct 27, 2017 - 07:54pm PT
What kind of finish do you put on it?

Warbler is gonna put a nice anti-feminist shine on it .....

Muwhahahah .....
Ksolem

Trad climber
Monrovia, California
Oct 27, 2017 - 07:59pm PT
I'm not doing the building of it, but just think of it as a jobs program...


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 08:01pm PT
Geez, Kris, all that because yer pocket door came off its track?
Ksolem

Trad climber
Monrovia, California
Oct 27, 2017 - 08:05pm PT
Damn pocket door is still off its track.

The hill took a beating in the big rains last season (I don't dare call it winter, nothing froze.) The picture looking up is kind of distorted, it's not as steep or close to the house as it looks, but some retaining wall construction is in order or the thing'll slide down on to the driveway sooner or later.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 08:08pm PT
Tad, go to targetcoatings.com and get a quart of their Hybri-Var varnish. Order a pint of their extender so you can either brush it on or use a rag. You want the satin, I presume. A quart of their water-based shellac is what you want for a sealer. It is n00b-proof and will bring a lot of color out. email me for more detailed advice*: snekker 49 at g mail dot com

*I actually know something about this shiz! ;-)
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 08:42pm PT
Well, for a countertop oil wouldn’t be my preferred finish for durability reasons although it is more easily repaired. Target Coatings has a water based conversion varnish to which you can add a cross-linked polymer agent that effectively makes it a post-cat conversion varnish. Probably the closest you can come to a true alkyd post-cat which are getting hard to buy in the Peoples’ Republic. A little insider’s tip: you can go down to yacht supply places and still buy the really good stuff like Epifanes or Sikkens Cetol. The retard air quality nazis either haven’t figured that out or they still want the good stuff for their boats. ;-)
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 08:52pm PT
Warbler- try a practice run with A-B bar top epoxy on something. It's amazing stuff and very flexible.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 08:58pm PT
IMHO bar top epoxy is bomber but would not do justice to Warbler’s beauteous wood. You have to admit that stuff looks rather plasticy.
Ksolem

Trad climber
Monrovia, California
Oct 27, 2017 - 09:17pm PT
^^^ You'll post a pic of that when you're done?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 27, 2017 - 10:03pm PT
Remember those old wood Chart House tables? Clear, thick, durable- those were poly resin I believe.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Oct 30, 2017 - 06:43pm PT
Saw this at the building supply today...Had to take a picture...I think the guys name was Dick Blurb ? He does ski patrol at June Mt and use to work for Royal Robbins..
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 30, 2017 - 08:56pm PT
Yeah Warbler, I used a plastic spatula and let it lay down-no brush.

Both times the results were amazing. You have to scrape off the drips that form on the underside as it sets up

I sealed the underside with water based poly urethane.

I practiced on something first.

Good luck!
Tamara Robbins

climber
not a climber, just related...
Oct 31, 2017 - 08:41pm PT
Chuckling.... Yup that's Dick Erb's ride. He and Judy came through Moab about a year ago!
originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
Oct 31, 2017 - 11:41pm PT
Me helping build a longboard press for Red Mountain Riders, Ouray

Old crappy instagram pic. Sweet mini ramp.

Custom pistol holster. Made a matching sheath for my grampas old hunting knife too. Bullet shell rivets.
originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
Nov 1, 2017 - 08:23am PT


c wilmot

climber
Nov 9, 2017 - 04:37pm PT

Knife blank from Finland.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 9, 2017 - 05:30pm PT
Nice shivs! :-)

Who likes making domes?
TMI?
originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
Nov 18, 2017 - 09:54am PT
Wilmot, cool. Did you make the blade? I am buyinh a forge tomorrow. Goimg to make knives.
c wilmot

climber
Dec 3, 2017 - 01:15pm PT

Originalpmac- I just handle knives. I buy the blade blanks from Finland.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 3, 2017 - 06:17pm PT
Standard scenario- my said client's said "I saw this on the internet"and of course they expect zero entry to be in the budget. Here's my attempt at zero entry.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 3, 2017 - 06:49pm PT
La Cantina sliding doors with three quarter inch bottom track recessed into the tile and wood flooring.

The rollers on the doors are huge and allow them to run 1/8” above the finish floor- Such a pain in the ass!

They can be configured to have no header as well.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 3, 2017 - 06:56pm PT
Anyone out there that wants to use classic ceramic tile- Try B&W out if Riversia http://www.bwtile.com/

Great colors, detail pieces and prices.

This is a bath in a home I built using their products.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 3, 2017 - 06:57pm PT
Everyone wants a curbless shower as well and also a major pain in the ass.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 3, 2017 - 07:42pm PT
It has a generous covered patio otherwise it's a not an option. The main house is raised over a basement so the patio had to be backfilled, compacted and capped with concrete
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 3, 2017 - 08:52pm PT
To your point, with a covered patio it would have been possible to just joist interior and exterior out at the same plane.

As it is, it's tile over concrete at the patio and wood floors over joist on the interior making for quite a bit of work at the transition.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 4, 2017 - 07:05am PT
Some here might remember where I posted many photo's of building my house here in New Hampshire: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1197468&msg=2312552#msg2312552

I recently disassembled the large crane I built, which I used over the years to raise the beams up onto a custom built trailer, in order to work on them, and later, to put them in place on the house frame.

I took a few close up photo's of the crane parts. The 200:1 gear box, powered by a 1HP electric motor, turned a 2" stainless steel shaft, which drove a drum of steel cable. I made all the wood patterns for the heavy duty bearing housings which were cast in 421 Manganese Bronze, and later machined for the bearings. There was a huge amount of welding involved as well.
The 25 ton hydraulic piston raised the main boom up and down, which can be seen in the thread I posted. I regret the fact that I will probably never use this crane again, but perhaps I will sell it for penny's on the dollar to someone who can use it.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 4, 2017 - 09:07am PT
Classic, they've been building that exact house in NH for 300 years. I had one in Francestown for awhile that was built in the early 1700's.

skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Dec 12, 2017 - 04:51pm PT
Hey I recognize that style house. So we just had a new roof put on our house which meant we also had to take down this trellis thing that was falling apart anyway so I built this railing.


It was a bit of a challenge because the slab slopes down from left to right but tried my best.


So I just made the cap level and moved on. Huge drop off over to the left.
Then continued...



I still have some railing work moving down. Just wanted to "kinda kid proof" that drop to the left. Like this thread.

Now a beer! Cheers!
S...
F

climber
away from the ground
Dec 17, 2017 - 10:44am PT
An old climbing partner bought a place in the Mapleton hill historic district of Boulder. The historical society imposed enough restrictions on the renovation to make it a challenge to get anything just right. Not sure why they want you to preserve single pane windows and crumbling brick walls in an area where a 4K square foot house sells for 3 - 4 million.
Boulder Bra!!!



Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 17, 2017 - 10:50am PT
Nice work! I’m guessing those cabs weren’t site built. 😉

Funny how ya gotta put in at least double panes any orher time. And please tell me how horrible do Marvin double-hungs look? I put them in my 1927 Cali bungalow when I redid the kitchen and from five feet away they look exactly the same as the original pieces of sh!t.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Dec 20, 2017 - 06:21pm PT
Finishing up a garage addition on a 140 year old house I remodeled 26 years ago.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 20, 2017 - 06:43pm PT
Hey, I have a question related to metal roofs - how noisy are they in the rain if you're in a bedroom below them?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Dec 20, 2017 - 06:53pm PT
Loud,depending on the roofs insulation.

Nice warbler.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 20, 2017 - 07:07pm PT
Thanks, that's what I was thinking it would be...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 22, 2017 - 05:26pm PT
Laying sod, getting inspections and literally sliding just under the tag, getting a family in for Christmas. 4 bedroom, 5 bath, 1,000 square foot basement game room, carriage house, 3 car garage and 5,000 total square feet.

Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
Dec 22, 2017 - 05:34pm PT
Beautiful build. Gonna be a shame next week when the Directv guy shows up and wraps cable around the place.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 22, 2017 - 05:44pm PT
So true...AT&T, Direct TV and window covering companies suuuuck!
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Dec 22, 2017 - 06:11pm PT
Beautiful as ever...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 22, 2017 - 06:24pm PT
Thank you- I've come very late to climbing but have spent enough time with Chris, Brian and Randy to appreciate what you've all sacrificed for and built. Eagle, ECM and SLR are gems!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 22, 2017 - 07:40pm PT
Tour with Randy- holy shit!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 15, 2018 - 01:31pm PT
Floating stair with glass rail. This complete remodel was finished 2 years ago but I finally took a descent shot today.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 15, 2018 - 01:50pm PT
Clean,man.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 15, 2018 - 02:09pm PT
Contractor, what are the structural stringers? Steel? Looks great!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 15, 2018 - 02:29pm PT
I'm thinking 4- 3.5" x 14" microlams- the ply style, not the strand beams. Proper screwing and glueing of the plywood risers stiffened things up.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Jan 15, 2018 - 03:05pm PT
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Jan 15, 2018 - 03:11pm PT
Charming...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 15, 2018 - 03:45pm PT
Looks clean! Nice job on the grades, orientation, and of course the view.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jan 15, 2018 - 04:00pm PT
The monsoon came through for a few days prompting a break from skiing. I took the opportunity to start milling up some old timbers I scored from an old timer in Talkeetna. He had been storing them for many years, and finally decided to part with them. (Wife put her foot down I think.) They came from the old Denali school post and beam structure that was taken down many years ago. Super straight grain OG Doug fir. You can’t find material like this any more. Especially with this history. Lots of metal to pick out....


I’m not sure if I think the old patina side or the freshly milled side is sexier.
Nice stuff. It should look great once it’s in place.
Bruce Morris

Trad climber
Soulsbyville, California
Jan 15, 2018 - 09:54pm PT
Put the finishing touches on my Grielle30 "Bear" equipped with a 30.5 cm Morser mortar:




Building, painting and weathering the Tamiya Tiger II individual link pin tracks was the finishing touch. It's coming to your town to lob some 1-ton HE shells into a shopping center or supermarket. Watch out!
MarkGrubb

climber
Jan 16, 2018 - 11:28am PT
Educate me:

Am interested in replacing the windows in my Tehachapi, CA house. What are the better types and brands?

Thanks
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 16, 2018 - 11:35am PT
Go Marvin or go home!
Rumour has it Pella and Anderson are also acceptable. ;-)

Bruce, awesome detailing!
Bruce Morris

Trad climber
Soulsbyville, California
Jan 16, 2018 - 01:53pm PT
Bruce, awesome detailing!

Thanks Reilly!

I completed the build in October and have been detailing ever since. Started with the late war "ambush" tri-tone camouflage using silly putty masks. Way better than masking tape.

Look forward to a 1-ton HE mortar round in your backyard. Coming soon!
StefanS

Trad climber
Leavenworth WA
Jan 16, 2018 - 02:07pm PT
Hey MarkGrubb
Most windows are two panes of glass, to make a dead air space between the panes. The insulating value of the window is noted as the U-value, so a 0.25U is more insulating than a 0.30 U.

If you are getting sun on windows during the day, there are coatings or treatments to reduce that heat gain.

Frame material are another consideration. Vinyl frames are less expensive and have a limited color choice. Clad windows are a metal extrusion over usually a wood frame, these have more color choice and durability. Clad windows have an appearance grade wood frame on the interior. These are the more expensive windows.

Check the garantee time and manufacturers field support.

I have used the Anderson 400 series, clad windows on projects. Also Pella has a fiberglass frame that is strong and durable. Marvin made some radius tops for a project a few years ago they were sweet. If you get builder to do the replacement they might be able to recommend a more regional brand.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 16, 2018 - 03:24pm PT
Grubb, the window business is highly competitive so it is reliably representative of the saying ‘you get what you pay for’. On the other hand if you are looking to retrofit double hungs it could well be worth paying top dollar for Marvins cause they will be custom made and will install in a heartbeat. The options are numerous and potentially cornfusing but if you spend some time on their website things are well explained. Measuring correctly for a retrofit is CRITICAL!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 16, 2018 - 03:27pm PT
Marvin: Wood interior with aluminum cladding- Great but $$$$

Anderson 400- Nice wood interiors, vinyl clad, limited colors, good product.

Anderson 100- Some type of polymer and a great alternative to vinyl coming in around the same price. You definitely want to use these in any shower stalls.

Anderson/Eagle: Wood interior with aluminum cladding- Comprable to Marvin but much less expensive with 40 or so color options. At one time you could get these windows with vertical grain Doug Fir interiors at no upcharge. Not sure any more.

I'd stay away from Jeld-Wen and Pella. If you're going to paint the interior of your windows make sure you ask for Factory Primed.

Good luck

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 16, 2018 - 03:28pm PT
If you're doing retrofits, forget everything I said
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 31, 2018 - 05:34am PT
This contemporary home is finally done after a year of hard work.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 23, 2018 - 05:23pm PT
While my project is just another, run of the mill mid-century modern and poor at that, Your refuse container Pergola is uniquely stylized with Far Eastern influences while adhering to the Eco-Architectural movement of sustainable building practices. Thank you for this!
Happiegrrrl2

Trad climber
Feb 23, 2018 - 06:40pm PT
I would say this was "built." Here's to hoping someone takes it home with them at the show I am doing tomorrow.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 4, 2018 - 07:39am PT
A BBQ island I recently added to a house we built.
Ipe wood on the front and quartz top.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 4, 2018 - 10:08am PT
Contractor, I’d hire you.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Mar 4, 2018 - 06:22pm PT
I hear you Reilly,clean looks.

Do you have someone draw that up or .....?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 4, 2018 - 07:30pm PT
I thought it should have a sink but the owners cheaped out.

I designed it and I give big discounts for climbers Reilly.
Evel

Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
Mar 4, 2018 - 07:56pm PT
Needs a paint job Frozen Dead Guy Days!
Can't see the skis underneath.
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 4, 2018 - 08:59pm PT


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 12, 2018 - 05:39pm PT
F, nice stairs.

Now, for a new low in the US justice system...

Lawsuit saying Home Depot tricks buyers of 4X4 lumber is deep-sixed

By Jonathan Stempel
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Home Depot Inc of deceiving shoppers about the size of its four-by-four lumber.
U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman in Chicago rejected plaintiff Mikhail Abramov's claim that the largest U.S. home improvement retailer should be held liable for selling lumber as 4 inches thick by 4 inches wide, when the dimensions were actually 3-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches.
While not persuaded by Atlanta-based Home Depot that the lumber's actual size was "common knowledge," Coleman said its labels reading "4X4-6'" would not have misled reasonable consumers.
She said the "4x4" portion lacked any unit of measurement, and Home Depot never expressly represented that its lumber actually measured 4 inches by 4 inches.
Abramov's allegations "describe no more than a label that was potentially confusing to some consumers," Coleman wrote.
The dismissal was without prejudice, meaning Abramov can refile his proposed class-action complaint, which sought unspecified damages. His lawyer did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Home Depot spokesman Stephen Holmes said on Monday: "We're glad to have resolved the issue."
In seeking a dismissal, Home Depot said a ruling for Abramov would "ignore nearly a century of standardization and disturb an entire industry's reliance on these lumber names."
U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang, who also sits in Chicago, in September dismissed a similar lawsuit filed by Abramov's law firm against home improvement retailer Menards.



Send that POS scumbag back to Russia!

healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Mar 12, 2018 - 05:53pm PT
I'm going to sue every tree in North America.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 12, 2018 - 07:39pm PT
There's Nominal and Dimensional lumber. A nominal 2x4 is 1.5" x 3.5" and is actually a dimensional 2x4 surfaced on four sides (S4S).

Has anyone ever done demo on an old house that has rough cut, dimensional 2x4's? You can still order those, pink and fresh. I've had to use them for historic renovations- they are very cool exposed.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Mar 12, 2018 - 08:05pm PT
I worked for 2 lesbians that wanted me to frame everything with tongue and groove...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 12, 2018 - 08:43pm PT
It's better that working in a bike shop and having someone ask you to clean their spokes.
Seamstress

Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
Mar 15, 2018 - 02:31pm PT
We will be rebuilding this cabinet as the custome cabinet matched the requested exterior dimension - but not the interior dimension. Can't fit any electronics into it.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 15, 2018 - 02:58pm PT
‘Rebuild’ a cabinet? Well, if time and money are no object then go for it! 🤪
How do you rebuild a face frame cabinet to make it bigger? And yer ‘custom cabinetmaker’
didn’t give you detailed plans? Shame on both of you.

signed,
Le Ébéniste

My latest custom cabinet...
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Mar 15, 2018 - 03:03pm PT
So you're remaking a cabinet to store those obsolete electronic devices?
Toker Villain

Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
Mar 15, 2018 - 04:07pm PT

My new barn and my Mexican crew. Every day I came out and BBQed lunch for them, and taught them to shoot a rifle, and got their eyes bugging out when I shot 2 pounds of tannerite!

When they were done I tipped them a few hundred (one said he'd never been tipped before).

Needless to say if I have any more projects they want in.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 15, 2018 - 04:54pm PT
Looking good, Ron!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Mar 15, 2018 - 07:09pm PT
So, try working with a Kiwi when he says hand me that 4x2 and I look at the pile and say we don't have any 4x2s. Then I realize that being Down Unda they just invert everything and I hand him a 2x4.

Seems simple, try it sometime with a coworker! Or 6x4 or 10x2........................
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:16pm PT
I been very busy!
.




More photos to come.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:28pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:29pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:31pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:32pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:34pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:36pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:37pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:38pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:40pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:43pm PT
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:47pm PT
fkna Steve, looking good. That’s a lot of lamination to do on site....
Best part is the chair in the elevator. I have the exact same break room going right now, haha.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 27, 2018 - 08:51pm PT
Excellent work Steve!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 27, 2018 - 09:12pm PT
Thanks guys. It’s jobs like this that make you appreciate what you can pull off. I like building stuff, period. I have done a lot of work over the years for these same clients and they are the best people I have ever worked for. Cheers
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Mar 28, 2018 - 07:11am PT
SteveS .. What are your friends going to finish the VGDF with..?
otisdog

Big Wall climber
Sierra Madre & McGee Creek, Ca.
Mar 28, 2018 - 07:24am PT
Steve S (or others...) - What do you allow for clearance between the jamb and the pocket door?
RURP_Belay

Big Wall climber
Bitter end of a bad anchor
Mar 28, 2018 - 07:49am PT
Green and Green-styled house with solid cherry & cloud-lift details:

steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 28, 2018 - 07:54am PT
^^^ like treez said 3/16. When framing for pocket door use LVL studs as they are truly straight and will not cop an attitude later on . We prefer that they are in a 2x6 wall if possible.Also watch that the door is not warped. Have had that happen more than once. Hide the guides at bottom behind the split jambs or plow a groove in door bottom and hide a T bracket behind split jambs on floor. Pocket doors take a lot of pre planning . Who ever is trimming out said door should also hang the track....that way no one to blame but them selves.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 28, 2018 - 08:01am PT
RJ, The finish for the fir trim has caused much hand wringing and decision making overload. They are leaning towards a light gray transparent stain with a first coat of something to bring some of the reddish / pink color of the fir out. My choice would be some sort of clear or slight tint to leave it natural and let the grain pop out. Cheers.


Rurp, nice trim detail ! The saw is also trimmers choice.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Mar 28, 2018 - 08:35am PT
steve s... I like your approach more than the fufu light grey stain...IMO VGDF is pretty on its own without trying to mask it's natural appearance... i have to finish some fir doors and was looking for a simple solution other than a 21 step finishing process and missing out on valuable play time...
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Mar 28, 2018 - 08:54am PT
steve s,

Try OSMO Polyx. It's not your money!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 28, 2018 - 09:36am PT
Treez, I would have liked the painters to pre stain the trim before I installed it, but the clients hadn't decided on a stain and wanted me to get on with putting it up. The painters will just have to deal. A plus to not pre staining it is it gives me more options for fixing stuff during the install, also all the cut offs are excellent kindling.
On a related note the clients "designer" recommended just painting all the trim! Crimes against wood! Needless to say I haven't seen her around since she said that.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 28, 2018 - 09:38am PT
Urizen, thanks for the tip. I will pass it on to the painters. Cheers.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 28, 2018 - 12:33pm PT
‘Designers’ are a class below lawyers and used-car salesmen, although not as low as realtors.
They only exist because there are rich people too stoopid and lazy to make their own decisions.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Mar 28, 2018 - 12:55pm PT
Great looking work Steve and I have a lot of customers having that great looking wood,gasp,painted.
I agree about the Hitachi SC.
Cheers
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 28, 2018 - 02:20pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 28, 2018 - 02:24pm PT

Wanted to post more pics of the space. Clients saw a barrel vault we did a few years ago and were “ that’s it!” Sorry if the photos get repetitive.
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 28, 2018 - 03:06pm PT
Steve, here’s my current break room.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 28, 2018 - 04:07pm PT
F, that's too funny we are both using an elevator as a break/time out room. I'll have to get my expensive foot rest out to. Festool not just for ripping sheets any more. Cheers
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 28, 2018 - 05:58pm PT
Nice work Steve. Thanks. I'm getting that saw. I've got the Hitachi 12" but it's just too big.
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Mar 29, 2018 - 06:48am PT
steve s,

Your clients need to be disabused of the idea that any kind of stain will "bring out" the grain of VGDF. In fact, staining does just the opposite. The early wood absorbs it and the late wood doesn't, so the contrast between them decreases instead of increasing. That's why I directed you towards a relatively clear, non-yellowing product.
RURP_Belay

Big Wall climber
Bitter end of a bad anchor
Mar 29, 2018 - 07:08am PT
Thanks steve s, that saw really is the goods.

A couple more pictures of the house with full-room-wrapped headers (cloud-lift detail on outside corners). The windows and doors have to be set perfect: we used a laser level for those elevations. Note closet header grain.

Also, cloud-lift detail on chair-rail wrap. So much cherry. We also sorted through thousands of feet to match grain and color.


steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 29, 2018 - 08:29am PT
Rurp b. I like the cloud lift detail. Once again takes some attention to detail.
I have had that Hitachi saw for years, made my work pretty easy . Mine was made in Japan before they switched to making them in Taiwan. Not sure what saw I would get if I ever lost this one. The Kapex is sweet but what do you do with it every time you leave the job site. $$$ just sitting there. Post more pics of the work. This thread needs more. Thanks
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 29, 2018 - 08:43am PT
No love for the Festool slider? Not nice to lug around, unless it is mounted to its mobil stand,
but a sweet rig nonetheless.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 29, 2018 - 08:44am PT
Trees, thanks for the feedback. I tried to get the contractor to at least primer the walls like we usually do to no avail. He was like this ain’t Aspen. Oh well.
I have been doing the 1 degree trick too, you definitely get a tighter joint. My casing pieces are all site cut, shop not big enough. So not as tight as you are getting them. With the fir, as you know you have to orient the grain and pre drill casing to jambs to get them to sit tight and not blow out. The main problem is usually the drywall being proud of jambs on windows and especially doors. I usually custom plane backside of casing to avoid gypsum mining.
Your work looks great and envious of your shop space. Post more pics as it’s great to see the many different tactics involved in trimming out a house. Cheers
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 29, 2018 - 08:50am PT
Rielly, Like the festool kapex. Some of my friends have them and I have used it. Just hard to wrap my head around spending that much money on it and also leaving it on the job site and going to lunch. If my Hitachi ever gives up the ghost or is stolen I will probably get one as my next saw. Would still have a hard time explaining the difference between the saws to my wife... if you know what I mean. Cheers
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 29, 2018 - 08:56am PT
My old ‘mitre saw’. REALLY TOUGH to lug around at 4400 lbs! 🤓
Plus, most job sites don’t have three phase power! 😜

steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 29, 2018 - 09:09am PT
^^^^ Sweet! My saw is hack.
jeff constine

Trad climber
Ao Namao
Mar 29, 2018 - 09:26am PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 29, 2018 - 09:32am PT
^^^^ La Cirque du Kink?
le_bruce

climber
Oakland, CA
Mar 29, 2018 - 09:32am PT
So much respect for the skills of you folks in finish work. Really enjoyed looking at all these pics.

We lucked into an off-market, no-bid, as-is house a few years back here in Oakland. For 8 years we'd been hunting for a 'worst-house, best-neighborhood' buy and got outbid by 100k+ each time we tried, usually by investors looking to flip. Painful to see those same addresses 4 months later come back on the market @ 400k more than we'd lost out to. That's the insanity of bay area housing I guess.

The one we got had the trim level of your standard bottom-tier doublewide. Truly not a piece of real wood anywhere in the f*#ker. Our problem was that we'd spent everything we had just on down payment, so no $ to hire skilled people like you all. DIY or die.

With zero skills we've had to wing it piece by piece as budget allowed for materials, and it's been a ride: sometimes a blast, sometimes a train wreck. Luckily we've got one good friend who's like you all, has lent us tools and knowledge, and has come to tell us what we're f*#king up and bail us out time and again. But holy sh#t has one thing become clear to me over these 2.5 years of weekends and evenings: you can't fake it with this kind of work. Either you've built the skills over years of practice or you haven't, and if you haven't it's going to show, in myriad ways that you've got to make peace with to stay sane.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Mar 29, 2018 - 09:42am PT
Total fake job...(Photoshop)


Le Bruce, those big drawers are reefers and freezers. 😉

BTW, this was just the pool house kitchen (one side).
It was a 100 yard hike to the main kitchen!

ps
On site finish job.

JLP

Social climber
The internet
Mar 29, 2018 - 11:02am PT
So much respect for the skills of you folks in finish work.
Me too. It's really hard to find people good at any of the trades anymore.

While you're looking, it's even harder to filter through the bad ones.

Tons of money flies around on these projects, often someone's entire life's savings. The range of results in cost and quality based on the competence of those involved is a pretty insane spectrum. People who can effectively maximize it for themselves and their customers are ultra super rare.

The best don't work for cheap - but the kicker is that neither do the worst.
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 29, 2018 - 09:23pm PT

Uhhh... proportion obviously isn’t something considered? Or is that un-finished?
If somebody wanted me to do that to their house I’d tell them to FOAD.
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 29, 2018 - 09:52pm PT
Hey man, 1.61. Just saying.
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 29, 2018 - 10:00pm PT

This detail took a team of 2 interior designers in big floppy hats, one architect, and an overpriced engineer three weeks to design.

Wait... I got that confused with a different project.
That took me 30 minutes to come up with, and 2 hours to execute.
But I did wear a big floppy hat.
Just saying.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Mar 30, 2018 - 05:40am PT
Treez , Nice fishing lure art work. Your kid looks psyched . I like the technique for pulling the jamb extensions tight. Beats wrestling a clamp thru an open window. Or customizing the extension to fit. That's if the window is operable.
Speaking of the low expansion foam/ window and door foam ...after I have set all the interior doors and happy with the way they are sitting I will foam them in place too. Really locks them in for the slamming a solid core door receives during the teenage angst years. Some folks think it's over kill but the foam is cheap and doesn't take long to do.
Like to see the different trim styles from across the country and the techniques involved of which there are a million of em . Think about how many little tricks you have developed for just setting interior doors over the years.

One question, I can hang doors,case doors and windows , set cabinets , build cabinets, install huge range hoods, some plumbing and electrical , etc. but I can't seem to do drywall mud for crap. The drywall finishers just whip thru it and it looks perfect and they are not covered in the stuff when they're done. That's why I only do it in my house.
Tom Patterson

Trad climber
Seattle
Mar 30, 2018 - 05:56am PT
So much talent on this thread!

Here's my latest project, requiring very little skill, but making the kitchen look a whole lot better:



RURP_Belay

Big Wall climber
Bitter end of a bad anchor
Mar 30, 2018 - 07:31am PT
One more picture - G&G-styled butt joints with raised blocking:

Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Mar 30, 2018 - 09:10pm PT

I’ve made slow progress on this scratch built P-51 fuse. Should be moving along quicker with it now that my friend has finished building the foam core wing. Hopefully I’ll be racing it in the gold class by summer. P-38 is still on hold, next in line to build though starting next month. Needed to reacquaint myself with some building skills first after being out of the hobby most of these past two years.
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Mar 30, 2018 - 09:18pm PT

originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
Mar 30, 2018 - 09:18pm PT

Been working on my first knife. I am making it as a gift to my unborn son. Future family heirloom!
tradmanclimbs

Ice climber
Pomfert VT
Mar 31, 2018 - 10:33am PT
Treez. I just kind of use a finish gun for trimming doors and windows. tack the legs and caseing up with bradly (brad gun) mark em and then pop em off and pocket screw. the brads pull through the back side an you will never see the tiny hole. My boss though prefers to do everything by math and not even dry fit. that is kind of stressfull for me I have certainly done it a lot. .
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 5, 2018 - 05:43pm PT
Just wrapping up this "strip to the studs" complete renovation plus found time to put up a few backcountry lines, including this nice 10c mixed, 90 footer.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Apr 5, 2018 - 06:25pm PT
Contractor, Nice! You get some great looking jobs!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 5, 2018 - 06:38pm PT
Thanks Steve and yes xcon, carved. Hold on boys, my suppliers are starting to send me letters about cost increases and lead-time issues. I'm very concerned about what the future may hold in the construction industry. Trump just announced he wants another hundred billion in trade tariffs levied on China.
Check that, it may have been a hundred million- still no bueno...
Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
Apr 7, 2018 - 03:31pm PT
Having sometimes stooped to this level of tool purchase - I laughed.

https://imgur.com/gallery/JcG3B

F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 8, 2018 - 08:21pm PT
The Ipe and the subfloor finally got within 2% moisture content of each other...

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Apr 8, 2018 - 08:37pm PT
Nice work...
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Apr 8, 2018 - 08:39pm PT
Loved the Bono safety glasses on Ricky's post...
TomCochrane

Trad climber
Cascade Mountains and Monterey Bay
Apr 8, 2018 - 09:11pm PT
perswig

climber
Apr 9, 2018 - 03:44am PT
Also, you’re going to want to make yourself a striking tool like the one on the left:
You can start with any old Ace 16 oz curved claw. It will help minimize collateral damages when 6ding the casings.

Took me a few to figure this out. Then it hit me.
Dale
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 9, 2018 - 11:40am PT
I love the butt joint, 1/8" radius on the Ipe!

Thanks Somebody! I love doing small budget oriented jobs as well (for nice people).
Norton

climber
The Wastelands
Apr 9, 2018 - 12:39pm PT
*I follow this thread having no building talent but tremendous admiration for all of you!
G_Gnome

Trad climber
Cali
Apr 9, 2018 - 01:22pm PT
Me too!!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 9, 2018 - 03:34pm PT
The modern home center and the internet have weaponized some pretty crafty homeowners and do-it-yourselfers- keep those post coming as well!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 14, 2018 - 04:07am PT
That's really cool Treez! I'm sure your boy had the time of his life during that build. That sort of thing has a real positive and lasting impact on the culture of a family. The jon boat is sweet as well.

I miss those days, making skate ramps and such with my boys. It was always nice to finish up with a cold beer while they cleaned the shop.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Apr 14, 2018 - 04:42am PT
Treez.

Great to see your son's involvement with your projects.
norm larson

climber
wilson, wyoming
Apr 14, 2018 - 04:43am PT

Just finished these cabinets for some great clients with a sweet 4x4 Sprinter. Fun project. A nice change from building cabinets for houses. Wish the van was mine. Wish I could afford one!

[photoid=528165]
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 14, 2018 - 04:43am PT
The compressor and lazy-boy, every shop must have! From my stand-up compressor I piped pvc lines in the walls of my garage so I could have a slinky hose at each station. I get blazed while tinkering around in the shop from time to time and forget to turn off the compressor- it usually goes off at about 2 am and my wife absolutely shits a brick...haha!

Thanks for the kind words! I'll think of working conditions in Alaska next time one of my employees is sniveling about working in the 60 degree mist.
Happy Cowboy

Social climber
Boz MT
Apr 14, 2018 - 06:14am PT
Norm, nice work! Is the striped cabinet Zebra wood?
norm larson

climber
wilson, wyoming
Apr 14, 2018 - 06:55am PT
Thanks Donny. No that’s strand bamboo. Neapolitan is what the striped stuff is called. The other is Sahara.
Majid_S

Mountain climber
Karkoekstan, Former USSR
Apr 14, 2018 - 08:30am PT
Electric car faster than Tesla
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Apr 14, 2018 - 08:54am PT
I used to contribute to this thread, but that’s run it’s course. I still build homes and remodel homes, but the attractive flavor is gone. My work is above par, but my heart just isn’t into it anymore. Maybe it’s time to hang up the tool belt and try something else. What that may be, I have no freaking idea. You all do some really beautiful and creative work, bravo!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Apr 14, 2018 - 09:35am PT
Just ordered one of these from Cosco, going to save a ton of money and board feet at the same time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgS6-O2APWY&feature=share
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 14, 2018 - 01:47pm PT
So, does making sawdust qualify as ‘building’? Walnut, Cumaru, Pecan, Honduran Mahogany, Aromatic Cedar, and Magnolia...


Hopefully the end result will look better - a jewelry box pour La Femme.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 14, 2018 - 02:22pm PT
Brandon, that proverbial brick wall of which you speak is out there for me someday- every sh!ty client, subcontractor in crisis or employee that's gone lazy pushes me a little closer.

I suppose I could just walk away, become a Walmart greeter and take showers at the Y.
Majid_S

Mountain climber
Karkoekstan, Former USSR
Apr 15, 2018 - 09:55pm PT

mil-spec laptop
Pennsylenvy

Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
Apr 15, 2018 - 11:40pm PT
My new project:


purchased yesterday her name is Lisa as in Lisa Simpson
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 7, 2018 - 03:32pm PT
We installed 12 foot barn doors on this house I just built- not sure why?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 7, 2018 - 06:31pm PT
Homeowner- people are hell bent on having barn doors.

Doors are laminated mixed species core with a 1/2" veneer.
otisdog

Social climber
Sierra Madre, Ca.
May 8, 2018 - 06:55am PT
Yup, barn doors are the current "cool" thing. Neighbor has them, but doesn't have any cows?
F

climber
away from the ground
May 8, 2018 - 09:11am PT
Good lord, isn’t that the truth. I’ve got to build 5 of them, PLUS 19 hemlock doors for the farmhouse project I’m working on.
Shop time.... = bong time....?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 8, 2018 - 11:37am PT
Yes,the barn doors are all the rage,trouble is they are not legal egress over here.

Done got busted twice now.

I tell homeowners ,you can put them in ,after the CEO and I are gone.


Edit:Good Luck Brandon, I went back to school and I am still there, I find it pretty hard to walk away and I am hardly into any of it ,anymore. Yet I continue .
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 8, 2018 - 07:13pm PT
All that effort and money to hide a 12"x 14" receiver and cable box. That thing could house a small brothel in Guatemala.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
May 8, 2018 - 07:20pm PT
I would have expected an altar for the blessed virgin mary behind the sliding barn doors....some people have no taste...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 8, 2018 - 07:37pm PT
By devine miracle Her image resides on a chared corn tortilla in a remote village in Chiapas.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
May 8, 2018 - 07:52pm PT
Jim..I don't think Contractor was poking fun at his clients but he went too far about the virgin Mary...
F

climber
away from the ground
May 8, 2018 - 10:06pm PT

May 8, 2018 - 07:45pm PT
If getting paid to build something you client wants, leads to you laughing at them while posting pictures of their private home, why bother ?

Money you make off of knuckleheads with more money than cents (pun intended) still buys you bolts, biners, buds, and beer.
Why not fleece the stupid and wealthy?
Your time is valuable, and yours to do with what you choose.
Moral equivalence of taking money from chubby shufflers that don’t understand the concept of the house odds at a casino.
Somebody has to pay for my custom alloy rims on my sweet new #Vanlife sprinter, and it ain’t gonna be me. Brah.
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
May 8, 2018 - 10:33pm PT
Hey Majid_S thats pretty cool building a computer. When I was a teen a friends brother was a computer engineering student (1989?) and had to build one. He inspired me to take some computer science but ended up just playing "Oregon Trail" on a floppy for the semester.

Anyway.

Cheers!!!! S...
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 9, 2018 - 09:43am PT
Hey Jim , I have built 14 homes for HFH,it is a great organization.
Most for veterans.
And , I and my crew were paid for our time on most of them.
You are aware of a handsome tax break for your work.
F, I hear you, man.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 9, 2018 - 10:59am PT
Jim-
If getting paid to build something you client wants, leads to you laughing at them while posting pictures of their private home, why bother ?


Fortunately, my clients have thicker skin than you.

On that note- Jimmy Carter is a hero of mine but he wears his tool belt backwards and frames with a 16 oz finish hammer.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
May 9, 2018 - 12:22pm PT
^^^^ Finish hammer? We only frame with rigging axes! At least when I used to frame. Now get back to work!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 9, 2018 - 08:08pm PT
Is that on your property!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
May 9, 2018 - 08:12pm PT
And do you have a permit...?
zBrown

Ice climber
May 9, 2018 - 08:13pm PT
Reilly may be onto something.

I checked (first page that popped) and the quote for wood chips including tax and delivery was $416 for 3 yards

zBrown

Ice climber
May 9, 2018 - 08:17pm PT
I think Ralph Lauren is behind the barn door trend


https://i.pinimg.com/736x/b0/e9/cd/b0e9cd5f3259c4a285f872d99e821939--ralph-lauren-architectural-digest.jpg


http://centennialranchco.com/wp-content/plugins/doptg/uploads/thumbs/6ax9QMRW2rnpk7DtGFtYGXOyx5HBFpkEpFGMsYrOB8C56g95BdzMRqLLZe7FwbT5M.jpg
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
May 26, 2018 - 07:04am PT
This P-51 Reno warbird racer is finally complete. Engine needs several runs to fully break in but should be able to put a little more nitro to it in a few weeks. I hope to race it at our July 1st race at our club.




Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 26, 2018 - 07:19am PT
That looks really nice!

Is that a PBY Catalina belly in one of those shots?
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
May 26, 2018 - 07:37am PT
Thanks Contractor. It would be nice but, sorry no PBY. Just a big boxy floatplane that flies like a boxcar and lands like a water ski. Haven’t had it up for several years now...it has removable wheels you can attach for when there’s no lake available to take off of or land on. Have to blow the dust off it and get it back in the air soon.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
May 26, 2018 - 07:37am PT
Nice plane build Bushman. Looks like a fun project. Good luck with it. Cheers
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 26, 2018 - 09:30am PT
Bushido, you sponsored by Rockwell? Really nice werk! That thing looks fast and loud!
But where’s the GoPro on it?
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
May 26, 2018 - 10:38am PT
These planes are built to do around 150 to 160 mph on 35 to 40% nitro.
Sorry no go pro, just old school four stroke horse power with a streamlined airfoil.

PS
First prize in gold on race day will net a coupon for half off on an engine, a trophy, and about $450 cash. We put considerably more cash into buying parts and engines for these planes, not to mention the time it takes to build one. I have finished first about four times in 10 years of racing in the gold class. Had several planes completely destroyed due to midair collisions and other problems during racing events. There’s really no money in it on the whole. It’s a labor of love.

Bronze and silver class use store-bought kits which are much cheaper and quicker to build, but the gold class pilots mostly build scratch built planes in order to get to the faster speeds.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
May 26, 2018 - 11:28am PT
Would I be correct to assume you buy or obtain the airfoil plans? No offense intended but
airfoil design is not exactly DIY. 🤓
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
May 26, 2018 - 06:03pm PT
Several club members have designed and modified airfoil/wing designs going back many years, so we get them from others in the hobby. Many builders like to keep them secret but you know how people talk. I’ve built several fuses from plans we’ve modified but still rely on friends to build or help me build the wings for my race planes.

But to answer your question more directly, most of our plans have been modified somewhere along the line from store bought plans of models that are out there.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
May 27, 2018 - 11:09pm PT
originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
May 28, 2018 - 06:44pm PT



Going to be a damn fine garden bench.
originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
May 28, 2018 - 09:35pm PT
^^^ Thanks dude! Suprised myself.


Free range cruelty free organic 2x4s and posts.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
May 28, 2018 - 09:40pm PT
hey there say, bushman... wow, that's really NEAT!!! good wishes and hope, with the race, :)


also-- the originalpmac... wow, neat! can't wait to see you show
us the bench when it is all done... :)
originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
May 29, 2018 - 01:30pm PT

Getting closer. I really enjoy this, cutting logs into workable lumber. Damn fun.

wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 29, 2018 - 03:09pm PT
Yes,Damn Fun,cheers.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 29, 2018 - 03:28pm PT
Liking it guys!
RURP_Belay

Big Wall climber
Bitter end of a bad anchor
May 30, 2018 - 06:21am PT
Getting closer. I really enjoy this, cutting logs into workable lumber. Damn fun.

It's the curing that is frustratingly slow!

Nice work.
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
May 30, 2018 - 07:26am PT
Original and Wilbeer, thats nice stuff!!!

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hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
May 30, 2018 - 08:06am PT
^^^ take a look at my buddy's improved (i've posted before) website:

http://leekern.com/galleries/

i've humped some mighty awkward loads out of the boonies
with him and delivered finished pieces to various palaces in the west,
supported him on a few ultramarathons, and marveled at the rock solid joinery.


great guy, definitely one of us but a cousin of paul bunyan's, i swear
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
May 30, 2018 - 08:08am PT
First off ,you will need dry stock. I cannot express that more. Most problems that occur with live edge /thick slabs happen with poorly acclimated wood.

Use a lot of glue,pocket screws to studding and hidden relief cross cuts (underside) to relieve grain tension. (Cupping)

A routered or dado type pocket for your brackets is not just a nice touch but adds to the slabs stability.

Cheers

4 coats lacquer,sanded lightly in between coats will do you well.
i-b-goB

Social climber
Wise Acres
May 30, 2018 - 08:11am PT
WOW hooblie, Lee's work is so cool, just don't smoke or toke in bed!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jun 4, 2018 - 10:07pm PT
hey there, say, all...

am trying to do this, similar... but, i do not NOT? understand how/what the
pipe is doing, as-- it is under the water flowing, ???


[Click to View YouTube Video]

i know a pipe is needed to get the water BACK to the container, to be re-pumped,
back out, down the stream???

i have very simple goldfish ponds, with simple pump, just doing an
eco-system thing, but:

for this (for the birds) i want the water to stay clear/clean, and run...
i will cement it and put rocks, and it will not be very deep...


do PLEASE ... how do i do this, please...???


here is the area...
(oops, i will post it tomorrow... did not get the pics, yet) ...


i have a small creek bed made, going to the pond... then, i
could? put the pipe, going:
around the tree:
(which has the creek bed on the opp. site, already--going TO the pond)
and:
have that pipe go to a water container, that is UNDER the tree,
back up to where the creek bed, started...
somewhere, in all this, i need the pump, to be...

also, would the water need to be higher, than the creek bed...

*i think it does flow downstream, enough, though... but,
not much... (to the pond) ...


thanks guys, i will be back, some time tomorrow, to
to see any help...
G_Gnome

Trad climber
Cali
Jun 5, 2018 - 09:34am PT
Neebee, the tank/pond is at the bottom of the stream and collects the water as it flows down the stream. The pipe is coming from the tank back to the top of the stream to deliver the water from the tank. In this video he puts that pipe under the stream so that it is hidden. And a plastic liner like this video uses is often a better solution than cement for a long lasting water tight streambed.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 5, 2018 - 01:14pm PT
Hybrid of the very old and the very new.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 5, 2018 - 02:23pm PT
There's those darn barn doors again! Very nice though...Western Red Cedar? I like the stain.
tzrider

Ice climber
Pleasanton
Jun 5, 2018 - 04:15pm PT
Wow, some amazing stuff in this thread.

A few years ago, I built this tree house:

G_Gnome

Trad climber
Cali
Jun 5, 2018 - 04:29pm PT
and the reason for a tank is that your cheapest pump is submersible meaning it needs to sit immersed in water in order to be able to shoot water up the pipe

Also, if you start sucking air into the pump it doesn't get cooled enough and overheats and dies. Some pumps come with auto-shutoff heat sensors but now you are adding more cost.

If you talk to the people at a good salt water fish store they use all the same principles and pumps to transfer water from the sump tank on the bottom to the show/fish tank on the top. Most of those are done with non-submersible pumps now days though with PVC plumbing.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jun 5, 2018 - 04:41pm PT
hey there say, G_gnome and xcon...


say, thank you both so very much...

wow, not sure, now, what to do ...

i kind of set up up, like my friends, side to side one...

but-- really, THIS was my bird pond, last year, and i just
added a larger pool... (hee hee, hope some ducks will land) ...

well-- it was plastic, as the fish ponds are, and, it had
a fish-pond pump in it, to keep the water moving...
but, it did NOT really help the little pool stay fresh (which
is at the END of the 'creek bed thing' and was smaller then...

here it is now... just a sec... going to take a pic...
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jun 5, 2018 - 04:46pm PT
Like the knots,F.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 5, 2018 - 05:04pm PT
Contractor- Yes western red. Not stained though.
That’s all legit patina from age. It makes the glue ups (17 boards per door) kinda techie. Too much squeeze out and you ruin the patina wiping and scraping. It’s very delicate. 3/4 stock, set into a 1x1 angle steel frame. One of many.
Wilbur- that’s ancient DF next to 24 gauge metal siding.

Sick tree house dude!!

Zay

climber
Monterey, Ca
Jun 5, 2018 - 05:51pm PT
Not building per se, but did some painting on one of our boats. The awning around the wheelhouse, as well as the big stripe around the main cabin, used to be a fire engine red. Paint was fadind and chipping, so I sanded, cleaned, taped and mixed up some "flag blue"... looks black in the photo but igs a sweet dark blue in the right light.

also painted the bulwarks white (used to be grey. Grey was chipping and fading too.

TomCochrane

Trad climber
Cascade Mountains and Monterey Bay
Jun 5, 2018 - 06:20pm PT
Zay

climber
Monterey, Ca
Jun 5, 2018 - 08:39pm PT
Mr. Cochrane, are you aware that all mariners have a certain level aero-envy?
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Jun 5, 2018 - 09:57pm PT
Shark bubbles will always over-heat pumps...
TomCochrane

Trad climber
Cascade Mountains and Monterey Bay
Jun 5, 2018 - 10:16pm PT
I'm a mariner, liveaboard in Moss Landing, worked vessel assist Monterey Bay for 6 years
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Jun 5, 2018 - 10:35pm PT
Up thread, tzrider that is a sik tree house! God damn!!!! Nice work. Thanks for sharing!

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neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jun 6, 2018 - 12:36pm PT
hey there say... okay, G_gnome and xcon... and all...

here is the creek work...

https://youtu.be/kp_ATaxh4co


i think it is 22? of my feet, long, for the creek...

and the circle is about 5 feet by 7 1/2...
if i remember right...


the outer dirt rim, makes the circle look LARGER than it is...

it is NOT deep, either...

and the only slope, is from the start, downward, slightly, to the circle...


will check back later-- never got back in time, last night...
so, had to post, today...
G_Gnome

Trad climber
Cali
Jun 6, 2018 - 03:05pm PT
Neebee, ideally put a deep spot in the pond where you can put the submersible pump. Then dig a trench from the pond to the top of the creek to run the pipe to carry the water, this will be a much shorter run than to put it under the creek. Cover that trench back up and line your creek and pond. Done deal. Not hard and it doesn't look like you have much verticle rise to the top of the creek but don't forget to start counting at the bottom of the deep part of the pond where the pump will be.
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Jun 6, 2018 - 07:40pm PT
The new plane flies gloriously (yellow Rockwell International). Looking forward to racing it next month.

...And Red Baron a tried and true backup.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jun 6, 2018 - 09:42pm PT
hey there, say G_gnome... thank you so much!!!

will go try this out...
i have a pretty good pump, but not sure how to fit it to the
pipe... :O or, if it can be...

*it was the water pump for the creek, last year, but not for
flow, just for shooting water up and splashing down...


*also, OOOOPSSS-- 'timing issue, just arose' ... hee hee, i gave some money away for graduation to grandson, and so--
i have to wait to get the pipe, etc... oh my...
but-- i am patient... :)
hope to back to doing it, really soon... :)

i am going to dig though... the return...
and, later in the month, i just might still have enough to
finish this before having to wait until july...

if so-- i will let you all know how it goes...
or, i will in july, either way... :)


thanks so much!!!!!

any more ideas, too, are welcomed... i will see if the
slope is right, too...
thanks again!
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Jun 6, 2018 - 09:59pm PT
Bushman that Rocket International looks sweet! As does your Red Barron. At the local glider port I get to marvel at the way those things fly and the pilots who fly them are quite skilled. Need to go talk to them more. As a noobie paraglider they do scare the sh#t out of me! But they are really good and a little communication (whistle and heading) and we are fine. ;-)

Cheers!

S..
Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
Jun 6, 2018 - 10:02pm PT





F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 6, 2018 - 10:56pm PT
Style matters...4.5 story all ICF 5.5k square feet of concrete walls and floors.
At least it’s really cut up..

High vis tye dye, steel toed flip flops 35 foot sheets of 24 gauge metal siding.
Thank Chuthulu there isn’t some Stuffy Canadian around to demand you wear goofy harnesses with screamers, hard hats, saftey glasses, boots, gloves or step ladders.
radair

Social climber
North Conway, NH
Jun 7, 2018 - 06:06am PT
I picked up a mig/flux core welder a couple of years ago and have been having fun with it. This was one of my first projects, a new fire pit made from a bed frame and recycled bike parts.

It works!
radair

Social climber
North Conway, NH
Jun 7, 2018 - 06:30am PT
Thanks eKat! I have a buddy in the tower industry and he has more scrap steel than he knows what to do with - a great source. I made this hitch receiver carrier, which has been great. I can carry the powered wheelbarrow to trail projects, my Snowdog for fat bike grooming, or a huge bucket for sanding my long driveway.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 8, 2018 - 07:19am PT
Kalimon- are you a tradesman? That's quite a project.

The fire pit, the treehouse and in general, the projects here are inspiring!

I was thinking about "F's' barn door with a metal frame.

I want to give kudos to the Pivot Door Company out of Colorado, who we contracted recently to build a custom 6-foot by 10-foot entry door on a home I was building.

A reputable, local door company attempted to build the door with an LVL core and twice the door warped badly.

The Pivot Door Company was great to work with, responsive customer support and I thought the price was reasonable for what we got- a beautiful door with an internal steel frame.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jun 8, 2018 - 07:29am PT
^^^^Thats a sweet looking door!!!!
Love seeing everybody's projects.
Keep,em coming!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jun 8, 2018 - 02:53pm PT
Kalimon,do you ever build on a bad site ,nice.

Good looking stuff up there,all of you.

Contractor,curious about that door,which looks awesome,is there 3 foot between the pivot and the opening side jamb?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 8, 2018 - 04:07pm PT
The door is 6 ft wide and the pivot is 15 inches off the hinge side- so still a very nice opening.

When the door was first being designed I was stressed about how much of the opening was taken up by the pivot location. I guess this is required to take stress off the door like you mentioned.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jun 8, 2018 - 04:48pm PT
Pretty Cool

Have to say ,when I am looking at something, I can judge dimensions way better than when I am looking at a photo.


senior moment
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 14, 2018 - 07:31am PT
What's going on here?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jun 14, 2018 - 08:10am PT
Yeah, what’s up with those stairs?
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 14, 2018 - 08:20am PT
Flush or zero profile some would call it base and skirt.
Nice touch, but for god sakes save some poor painter/finisher some knee time and prefinish and mask that sh#t before it goes on the wall. Expansion gap for flooring? Or is that to be tile or carpet?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 14, 2018 - 08:33am PT
That's right F. It's a rabbet joint to receive flat tape. This is the 4th house I've used this detail and so far no cracking or any issues- the first time I did this was on a Spanish house about 8 years ago. You can use this detail on any application where you want a jamb or any wood trim to have a blind seam with drywall. To F's point, you must prime first and make sure the drywaller does not use hot mud- all purpose is the ticket.

As to priming, my client hired their own painter and I gave him seven days notice to send a monkey over to pre Prime this sh#t, he said that wasn't enough advanced notice.

So seeing the writing on the wall I told him we would need to prime the drywall in 4 weeks and he came back with availability in 6 weeks with a $250 a day penalty if the job wasn't ready for him.

He's gone and my laborer primed the base boards in place for $300 bucks- save the owner about $600
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 14, 2018 - 08:37am PT
Did I mention that your drywaller will hate you for doing this?
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 14, 2018 - 08:53am PT
Flooring?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 14, 2018 - 09:00am PT
It's nice with tile because the tile contractor is forced to cut to your product and the popular is super durable in terms of grouting, water etc.

The obvious drawback to this is we do have to use a shoe with wood flooring. We usually go with a stained shoe to match the floor that is small and square, not the fluffy round crap.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 14, 2018 - 09:03am PT
That’s the crux of the biscuit there. I’ve had to explain, in great detail, why you can’t put hardwood tight to a flush base detail. And shoe molding just defeats the purpose.
It’s a nice detail for concrete floors throughout, otherwise it’s too much of a hassle and homeowners don’t understand the details.
MikeL

Social climber
Southern Arizona
Jun 14, 2018 - 09:18am PT
A front courtyard where I can quietly sit a little bit at dawn and dusk.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 14, 2018 - 09:40am PT
Excellent Mike!
jeff constine

Trad climber
Ao Namao
Jun 14, 2018 - 10:12am PT
Bridge-building for the crew on a shoot
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 14, 2018 - 10:23am PT
Right Treez, it was called plaster screed back in the day and they actually used it to screed the plaster straight and smooth.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 24, 2018 - 05:14pm PT
Wow, some serious history there! Read about the fall of Aleppo during the crusades.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 24, 2018 - 08:25pm PT

Bumping the shanty out of the way to start on the chalet.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 28, 2018 - 06:54pm PT


28 Window sills with bookmatched apron. Some have nice spots of figure.
If you can guess the species I would be surprised.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jun 28, 2018 - 06:59pm PT
Nice.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 28, 2018 - 07:57pm PT
Poplar
Second guess- liquid amber
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Jun 28, 2018 - 08:10pm PT
F, my first thought was that it looks a lot like Butternut, but I have to assume that's an errant guess since you said you'd be surprised if anyone guessed it.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 28, 2018 - 08:27pm PT
Nope and nope.
It’s technically a hardwood. But it’s soft.
I’ve never seen it sold by any supplier.
This was harvested about a half a mile from the property it now rests in, milled by a friend, dried and planed by someone else, and brought back to the jobsite all in about 10 weeks time.
Finish is BLO.
I bet Jimbo knows what it is. He knows everything.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 28, 2018 - 08:36pm PT
Fuk! Gum? (Eucalyptus)
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 28, 2018 - 08:42pm PT
So here's the progress on the flush base and skirt boards. Lot's of detail work yet to do.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 28, 2018 - 08:50pm PT
Nope, nope, nope.
Another hint. Some folks wont even burn it. Considered total garbage wood by most people. (Most people are st00pid so that’s not much of a hint)
Around this time of year it makes it look like it’s snowing....
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Jun 28, 2018 - 08:51pm PT
cottonwood!

edit: could have saved you boys the all that key strokin' if the first clue had been "park not beneath"
John M

climber
Jun 28, 2018 - 08:52pm PT
Love this thread.. lots of beautiful stuff being built.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 28, 2018 - 08:59pm PT
Hooblie nails it.
Black Cottonwood.
If you take it to 300 grit and use an oil on it the figure shines. The grey tones match the rest of the ebonized wood in the house I’m just finishing.
A much underappreciated species.
A bit of bookmatching, a bit of polish, and it’s worth a lot to the right customer.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Jun 28, 2018 - 09:04pm PT
Reilly would have figured it out before Hooblie...Dude is smarter than Henry Kissinger...OT
bajaandy

climber
Escondido, CA
Jun 28, 2018 - 09:07pm PT
I get it... nails it.
Freakin carpenter jokes.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jun 28, 2018 - 09:17pm PT
Umm guys...
Both tall trees with sweeping branches, poplars and cottonwoods are not very dissimilar. Both are members of the Populus genus, which includes poplars, cottonwoods and aspens.
unmistakable streaks of lime green and a pale lavender
originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
Jun 28, 2018 - 09:22pm PT
Yeah, I second the cottonwood guess.
F

climber
away from the ground
Jun 28, 2018 - 09:40pm PT
Genus is not species, Contractions. You can buy 1x6 poplar at Home Depot. But it looks nothing like a 5/4x17” black cottonwood. And just try to source 5/4x17” cottonwood somewhere.
originalpmac

Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
Jun 28, 2018 - 09:44pm PT
It was the clue about not using it for firewood that gave it away. Great look, BTW. Love the book leaf cut to it.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 3, 2018 - 09:51am PT
My most involved cutting board to date. It is a wedding gift.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 3, 2018 - 09:52am PT
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 3, 2018 - 12:48pm PT
All the pieces range from 1/4" to 3/8 ". They do not go thru. The user might just cut on the other side, and leave the "fancy" side out for display. This board took in the range of 40-50 hours to complete.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jul 3, 2018 - 05:30pm PT
Steve!!!
I almost forgot, we're guessing woods these days...

Maple and looks like mahogany but not sure you would use mahogany on a cutting board?
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 4, 2018 - 06:01am PT
Here are the woods used:

Black Cherry, Ipe,Bubinga,Padauk,Maple, Purpleheart,Wenge, and Lacewood.
Ricky D

Trad climber
Sierra Westside
Jul 15, 2018 - 09:55pm PT
^^^^I'd be watching out for lightning in the next few days if I were you.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jul 15, 2018 - 10:46pm PT
Stopped by to help some Norwegian friends with their proj...



StevA, outstanding, sir!
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Jul 15, 2018 - 11:48pm PT
Steve A that would (no pun) be an amazing gift! Beautiful and thanks for sharing. I just took my entire family (mostly in laws) down the Kings twice and my father-in-law age 74 said to me that a home grown thing is priceless compared to commercial. I agree!

Cheers!

Reilly that is a project beyond my imagination. Good on you for having the expertise to be a part. Hope travel is good.

S...
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jul 16, 2018 - 10:12am PT
hey there, say, steveA ... wow, really very special stuff there, :)


great job...


*say, folks... also--i go my pond project done, and will share, but--
it is not really 'a flowing creek' like i wanted...

the water does move through the system, though, but very
slow, ... i COULD get a bigger pump, though, too...


but, the water container leaked, so i had to put a plastic liner-bag,
in it... or, would have had to take the whole thing apart... :(


also-- i used the last years digging, and did not redo to make slopes, etc,
for stream to flow down better... however, a friend has a level stream-thing, that DOES work... so, i'd think i just need a more powerful pump...


will show pics, i hope later, this eve... very busy right now...
got to get going... :)
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jul 17, 2018 - 05:58pm PT
Nice work!!! More please...
Majid_S

Mountain climber
Karkoekstan, Former USSR
Jul 17, 2018 - 07:28pm PT



Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jul 22, 2018 - 02:40pm PT
I recently picked up this 2007 Toyota Sienna on Craigs List. In 2007 Toyota went to a 3.5 liter motor that has increased power and fuel economy. I paid $5,900 with a clean title and 106,000 miles on it.

I set out to make a quick srike vehicle for those highly mobile, low profile climb and surf trips.

I have a big gas guzzling Toyota Tundra for those back county trips but this vehicle has become my favorite. 3 of us bivied in a rain storm, portaledge style quite comfortably on a recent trip to the Palisades.

I put this post on "Van Life".
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=3095319&msg=3108022#msg3108022
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 31, 2018 - 02:18pm PT
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Jul 31, 2018 - 02:29pm PT
This thread never disappoints. Nice job to those above.

Thanks for sharing!

Cheers!

S...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jul 31, 2018 - 02:42pm PT
Can't figure out what the verts are for although they seem to be braced for pouring cement at the base.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 31, 2018 - 03:14pm PT
You will see😀

And ,those are old growth Walnut trees , nearly 100 foot tall.

24 holes 48 inches deep,lots of large roots (hope the trees are all right with all of it)
ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Aug 1, 2018 - 11:34pm PT
Build a chicken coop she said, it will be easy she said.Three coops in one, adopting the neighbors hens and roosters.

As a weekend DIY guy, stuff like this gives me so much respect for you pros that really know how to put things together.



perswig

climber
Aug 2, 2018 - 04:57am PT
^^
Swank chick digs!!

Dale
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 2, 2018 - 06:31am PT
You could get $800 a month for that in Mammoth and house 2 knuckle draggers....
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Aug 2, 2018 - 06:45am PT
there's a certain something about the eggs of prideful, yuppity chickens that free rangers just can't touch
perswig

climber
Aug 2, 2018 - 10:14am PT
ps. Is it coyote proof?

Valid question, but around here weasels/mink are even more egregious offenders and require massive perimeter hardening once they've discovered the flock.
Keep those fowl safe!
Dale
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 2, 2018 - 12:17pm PT
Threw this up a couple weeks ago. I thought there was something funny about it. I guess you need to stand back and look at the big picture once in a while, huh?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 2, 2018 - 03:07pm PT
Wow, great stuff!!!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 2, 2018 - 05:52pm PT
Xcon....proceed at your own peril...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 2, 2018 - 06:04pm PT
I did 400 square feet recently. 0" to 1/2" with a 10 foot run.

Rip dambs at the points where the leveler will be thickest and calk or tape them down. The stuff is so thin it will run away from you if there are gaps so fill or tape those as well.

You can calc out the material using the directions: each bag covers (x) number of square feet @ (y) thickness

For example, 20 square feet at 1/2" plus 20 square feet at 1/4" and so on.

Most have a quick drying acrylic primer.

You can control it to a certain degree. They make trowel rakes or you could rig something with a broom handle.

Probably dozens of you tube videos.

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 2, 2018 - 07:07pm PT
It's usually the consistency of a thin milkshake- hence the "self leveling" name.

I ask my tile guys to go heavier on the notched trowel to deal with humps and low spots and I always get the same response- "it's thin set...not thick set"!


Maybe trowel everything to within a quarter inch then, a thin self-level coat. It's nice to use gravity to get it just right.
the Fet

climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
Aug 2, 2018 - 07:44pm PT
ShawnInPaso

Do yourself a favor and get an automatic door if you don't already have one. Most predation happens at night and it gets old closing them in every night and letting them out every morning.

I got this one as amazon, super easy to install. Uses four AA batteries that last for years.


https://www.amazon.com/Cheeper-Keeper-Automatic-Chicken-Opener/dp/B00J7DOXJ0/
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 2, 2018 - 07:47pm PT
Xcon...Do the leveling your self if you're doing the tile...better to cuss your self out than some snoozing hack...
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Aug 2, 2018 - 07:50pm PT
Did our 2200 sq ft boat shop floor one time that was all wacked out from epoxy globs, tooo much weight and torrential rains-Just go for it! 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch? What are we dealing with a Stradivarius?

Nailed 3/4 ply through the mixture into the original 2x6 fir floor, caulked the seams and painted it with durable porch paint-Good for another 100 years!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 2, 2018 - 08:29pm PT
xcon...I wonder if it's better to sawzall the old studs out and re-frame everything plumb and square...? ripping sleepers sounds tedius...I like the schluter stuff Jim...
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 2, 2018 - 09:42pm PT
Holy garbledygook and drunken Canadians.
WTF are you doing leveling a 2” differential. Fix the cause not the symptom.
I know with enough heat, pressure, and time ( money, sucker client, wide open time frame) you can turn dog sh#t into diamonds but why bother?
Maybe address why the floor is 2” out of level and if it can even handle the loads of that much leveling substrate etc, etc.
I guess if you’re desperate for work that’s one thing, but a guys got to have standards.
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 2, 2018 - 10:24pm PT
Jim Brennan

Trad climber

Aug 2, 2018 - 10:14pm PT
There's no such thing as an old, sunken building in the marshes of the Alaskan Blue Tarp State, F.

LOL !

I’m sure there are. None that I deal with though.
If a prospective client asked me to level their floor 2”-0” and then tile it I would first address the bearing soils or foundation problems before I even considered that.
Or I might just squirt some foam in the cracks, pour a bunch of leveler that will shrink and tile away like some Molson swilling moron. Take the money and run, right Jimbo?
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 2, 2018 - 10:49pm PT
and Cthulhu wept...
For the millions of spontaneous genie failures that happen in Canadia ever year.
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 2, 2018 - 10:53pm PT
Right on. I’ll leave it to you experts and drunks that make a living as safety nazis from here on out.
Peace love and good drugs.
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 2, 2018 - 11:05pm PT
None of my employees, or independent subcontractors has had more than a scratch or a bruise on the job Jimbo. Tell us about all of your employees that have fallen out of a genie lift with a 34” basket surrounding them...?
And as#@&%e? That’s the best you’ve got? Isn’t there some kind of creative French Canadian ad hominem you can come up with on the spot? Or do you need to consult an architect and an engineer before you can get a permit for a decent insult?
F

climber
away from the ground
Aug 2, 2018 - 11:20pm PT
Wow, that sounds really important. I’m incredibly impressed by your ability to lean on a shovel and tell people what they are doing wrong.
I hope you have a good day when you sober up.
I’m going to sign off and finish this wee bit of amateur drafting I’m trying to focus on.
Nighty night pookie bear...
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Aug 3, 2018 - 01:06am PT
hey there say, guys...

wow, neat stuff going on... Reiley = and the 'threw this together' ...

and then, jim an xcon-- man oh man, you got interesting work, :O


also, guido:
Good for another 100 years!

good to hear that!


here is, finally, time to post my creek-- that does not have
a neat waterfall, etc, and flow, as, i have a small pump, and--
i USED the flat 'digs' from last year, so i would not have to
RE'DIG and make HILLS to flow, etc... very hard ground, to dig in, due to
lots of roots... oh my...

and, the 'water bucket' leaked, so, i put a plastic bag in in, and used that to hold the water and pump and sealed it to the 'pipe' with rubberbands, and glue... no 'crack' in the container to deal with now...


okay, birds love it... here you go:
*SAY, video upload is taking too long, and i got to get up early...

:(


i will show you all tomorrow... and-- hee hee, my 'so called' fixed,
screen door that i 'solved' :))


see you all tomorrow-- late... :)


ShawnInPaso

climber
Paso Robles, CA
Aug 3, 2018 - 01:40am PT
//ShawnInPaso

Do yourself a favor and get an automatic door if you don't already have one. Most predation happens at night and it gets old closing them in every night and letting them out every morning.

I got this one as amazon, super easy to install. Uses four AA batteries that last for years.//

Thanks Fet - I'm looking at them now.
jaaan

Trad climber
Chamonix, France
Aug 3, 2018 - 03:32am PT
Jeez, some of you guys know how to wreck one of ST's best threads. Congrats.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 05:59am PT

Back on topic!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 06:01am PT

Same as above. I blame Ralph Lauren and some contractor .
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Aug 3, 2018 - 07:23am PT
Trouble with barn doors, besides the noise, is you can’t hang pictures.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 07:40am PT

Pocket doors then? We do it all.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 08:39am PT

Finished product from awhile ago.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 08:41am PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 08:42am PT

Like this?
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 08:45am PT

Lights under cabinets are on a motion sensor for the lazy.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 08:46am PT

I did not do the tile.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 08:49am PT

Sydney opera house.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 3, 2018 - 08:52am PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 3, 2018 - 10:58pm PT
Nice wotk Steve! Your work always looks clean. I notice that your clients fall for the flavor of the month as my clients do.

Barn doors on bathrooms so the toxic turd oder can waft into the adjacent room and lights underneath the vanity so the pube hairs are properly illuminated.

F and Jim trading insults has a special place on this thread- so funny, thanks guys!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 4, 2018 - 05:07am PT
Thanks for the compliment Contractor. Keeping the work being done clean and tight is the both the sign of a twisted mind and the curse of the interior trim carpenter.
The " barn door craze" is unique in that as carpenters we see the folly of the product, but it gives us something different to install and fuss over besides just another pocket door install or door hanging session. Cheers
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Aug 4, 2018 - 05:47am PT
Nice looking work,Steve.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Aug 4, 2018 - 01:25pm PT
It's interesting how consistent folks' work is once they get up to a certain level of competence and experience. Definitely a punter here on anything but roofing and remodels, but it's nice to see all the great work go by here.
Heisenberg

Trad climber
RV, middle of Nowehere
Aug 4, 2018 - 03:24pm PT
Steve S,

are you working with Harrington/Stanko homes?
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 4, 2018 - 04:01pm PT
Sounds like a class action suit...? Will self-leveling compound make R-30 fit in a 2x4 bay...?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 4, 2018 - 05:55pm PT
High density spray foam. $$$$
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 4, 2018 - 06:04pm PT
Heisenberg, This last project was for a contractor and his partner who I've worked with for almost 30 years. We get along great and we always use the same subs. We actually have a fun time on some of these projects cause we all know what's expected of each other. I am an independent sub but most of my work is for about 2 different contractors. I have worked on one Harrington job....nice custom home but everybody seemed a little stressed out. Cheers
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Aug 4, 2018 - 11:22pm PT
hey there say, ... here is my little bird pond... (birds keep trying to
get into the fish pond, :O :) so thus-- i made them their own place...
also have to sleep now...

will show a bit more, tomorrow... :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZBiBCqAvbY&feature=youtu.be
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 9, 2018 - 09:15pm PT
Excellent ATG, those rule!

Perhaps I can get one of my clients to put one of those their home.

TFPU!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 11, 2018 - 05:49am PT
Cool, I always thought level quick was just another tool to make a floor level. Now it's a trendy product that clients are going to be begging for like subway tiles and barn doors ?
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 11, 2018 - 08:17am PT

Level quick in action. Sorry I didn’t add any cool colors to the mix as it’s getting covered by “life proof “ laminate flooring. Nothing glamorous like in floor heat and tile. Old garage slab leveled to an acceptable surface for laminate flooring. We use level quick all the time, it ain’t rocket science. Cheers
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Aug 11, 2018 - 09:54am PT
hey there say, steve s... wow, really neat looking house, there, :)

here is my screen door that fixed... :)

i stapled gunned, this plastic strip to keep the flies out...
could not get a real fix, yet, as, it would need a whole new door...

i did not actually build it, of course, but, i fixed it, for sure, :))

my NEIGHBORS arm, is holding it open for the photo...

ExfifteenExfifteen

climber
Aug 11, 2018 - 10:17am PT
Doesn't come close to everyone else's craftsmanship, but I needed to cover a patch of dirt as I remove water intensive lawn.


Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 14, 2018 - 06:14pm PT
Remember a while back, I was bitching abour barn doors? Ok, I like barn doors again. Double pockets with a transom, sandwiched between double walls to allow for electrical switches and outlets in both rooms with wall cabinets on one side, I may not like so much.

It'll look amazing all painted out with the divided lights installed in the transom.

Our primadonna Soapstone crew just dropped off the wall caps and shelves, rough-cut and left without installing or saying a word. The tile guy on the job finished them off and installed them without a complaint. What is it with some slab companies? Love the tile guys!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 14, 2018 - 07:02pm PT
Looks great Contractor. How thick did you build out the walls? We've been always using LVL studs for our pocket door framing as they stay nice and straight instead of copping an attitude like dimensional lumber. We Also try and get the guy trimming them out to also do the framing of them or at least hang the track....no one to blame but himself.
I like the soap stone look but many of our clients get tired of " maintaining " it.
Our tile guys we use on our jobs are awesome too. Cheers
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 14, 2018 - 07:12pm PT
A main 4x wall with headers, pc's and king post for the ridge then a gap in the middle just wide enough for the hardware and doors and then a 2.5" wall on the other side to accommodate switches.

LVL or OSL studs are a good idea!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 14, 2018 - 08:04pm PT
Sawing the back off the junction box is “hack “ and will not meet code. You can get shallow boxes but you can’t fit much in them.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 14, 2018 - 08:24pm PT
Good dimmers won't fit and if one unused knock-out is missing without a wire our inspector fails us. Lot's of house fires are caused by uncontained sparks.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 14, 2018 - 08:41pm PT
Xcon...you don't need to saw the back off the jbox...just turn it around...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 14, 2018 - 08:52pm PT
Seems a reasonable application for the Clap on clap off.
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 14, 2018 - 09:05pm PT
The road to hell is paved with self-leveling....
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 14, 2018 - 09:17pm PT
Not sure this guys jobs are getting inspected. Might as well use low voltage rings or better yet just cut the drywall just big enough to fit the switch and just screw it to the drywall with some really long screws all savage like :)
Pennsylenvy

Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
Aug 14, 2018 - 09:25pm PT
I have a wood floor only devoted business. Old school sand and finish solid wood flooring is the specialty. I also do anything regarding wood floor systems. Done some very famous peeps houses etc.. Learned historic aspects in Philadelphia area, moved to JAckson Wyo and we know about the $$$$ there.

So this is a wood floor product have been working with the mill to get off the ground. Amazing stock they get. White oak very long length. Not quartersawn but close ! Really glad to have this arrow in my quiver. On 3rd project with this floor . Basic , but one of the nicest floors. Done inlays etc....but I'm a sucker for simple elegant …….

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Aug 14, 2018 - 09:45pm PT
Woo...!!! Off with the shoes and on with the clogs....Nice floor...
John M

climber
Aug 14, 2018 - 10:02pm PT
Beautiful floor. Wow!
Pennsylenvy

Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
Aug 17, 2018 - 09:47pm PT
It's called European cut. Look it up. Supposed...… less waste and have an across the board more character of the wood.



pretty stable cut also
otisdog

Social climber
Sierra Madre, Ca.
Aug 18, 2018 - 06:51am PT
Is the field T&G'd into the border?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 24, 2018 - 04:08pm PT
Commercial building panels being installed as a band on this project.

Color coat on the stucco and finishes yet to come.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Aug 24, 2018 - 06:12pm PT
Nice looking house ,contractor. I like using new stuff on residential construction instead of the same old stuff. Cheers
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Aug 28, 2018 - 10:41am PT
How about plastic?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 28, 2018 - 10:51am PT
Trex?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Aug 28, 2018 - 10:52am PT
Azek
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Aug 28, 2018 - 11:01am PT
Factory brown? Ive been using Azek for 10 years or so.Nice products but can move around from heat. Looking good!
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Aug 28, 2018 - 11:50am PT
All plastic moves with heat, a ton. Especially if you’re decking with 16’-18’ lengths. Seasonal changes need to be taken into account when installing for sure.

What’s with the nailer, Wilber? Looks like an air line in there. I’ve always screwed and plugged Azek.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Aug 28, 2018 - 12:03pm PT
English Walnut Azek. The decking is grooved and held down with Simpson EBTY ,an awesome fastening system.

I do nail with stainless 15 ga ,not the decking ,but the fence and or vertical pieces.
Yeah it moves,in the morning you can fit a small family of cats in between the jointed decking,by afternoon it is tight.
It is 94 out over here,man.
sempervirens

climber
Sep 16, 2018 - 01:20pm PT
Wood Deck Refinishing. Anyone care to suggest a product for staining a wooden deck? I'm at 4500' in the Sierra, plenty of sun, plenty of freezing, and in a good year plenty of snow. So far, it looks like I'll choose Penofin oil based transparent stain.

Tahoe people, whatta you use?
Greg Maschinot

climber
Sep 16, 2018 - 02:58pm PT
More of a rebuild , one of the better cars from the late 70's era.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Sep 16, 2018 - 07:15pm PT
Deck Scapes by Sherwin Williams is a nice easy product to use, perhaps a little more environmentally friendly that doesn't require much prep to re-coat.
sempervirens

climber
Sep 16, 2018 - 08:13pm PT
thanks contractor, I'll check it out.
otisdog

Social climber
Sierra Madre, Ca.
Sep 18, 2018 - 11:30am PT
Contractor, I have a couple more window questions...found a large Andersen E dealer in my area. He's recommending the 'push-out' windows, says they're a better window...thoughts?
Any issues with the hidden screens, besides costs?
Thanks
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Sep 18, 2018 - 01:44pm PT
Otisdog, Somewhat a novelty item. The retractable screens have had service issues. They do have a hinged screen which would make the whole window assembly kind of a cool retro window. If you have a special location in mind for the push-outs, what I would do on my house is use standard casement or double hung Anderson/Eagle windows throughout the house and pick out just a couple of spots where you would want to use push-out windows in the casement or awning configuration.

Pictured below are standard Andersen/Eagle Windows (Wood interior with Aluminum cladding) on a complete remodel we are currently doing- the leave 2 walls standing variety. The push-out windows are in the same product line as the Eagles with the same options. You can order the windows with a narrow bar I believe (5/8 vs. 7/8), for additional retro stye. Don't order their jamb extenders, have the carpenter make them on site.

Hope this helps.

otisdog

Social climber
Sierra Madre, Ca.
Sep 18, 2018 - 08:13pm PT
Yes, very helpful, thank you.
Iamjus10

Trad climber
San Diego
Sep 19, 2018 - 10:16am PT
Dirtbag Beta
Nothing special, but I built a decent vanhome.
Loyd

Big Wall climber
Roseburg, OR
Sep 19, 2018 - 10:53am PT
If you want some thing done right brew it yourself.
tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Oct 22, 2018 - 05:58am PT
tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Oct 22, 2018 - 06:14am PT
tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Oct 22, 2018 - 07:45am PT
Milled cedar from my friends’s property. The deck is the same cedar. The box was from my friend’s scrap pile.
High Fructose Corn Spirit

Gym climber
Oct 24, 2018 - 01:29pm PT
Get a load of this...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/simonegiertz/the-every-day-calendar

(1) The girl scientist/engineer/youtube creator just had brain sugery a few months back (benign).
(2) 28 days to go.
(3) Do the math.

What is one small thing that would improve your life if you just did it every day?

The Every Day Calendar
Simone Giertz
G_Gnome

Trad climber
Cali
Oct 24, 2018 - 04:21pm PT
The Every Day Calendar

I don't get it. Mine would be 3/4 dark if I was keeping track of doing something every day. Is there some other purpose other than to shame yourself as you walk by it every day?
High Fructose Corn Spirit

Gym climber
Oct 25, 2018 - 11:46am PT
I don't get it.

I don't understand. Did you watch the video?
Aeriq

Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
Oct 27, 2018 - 08:22pm PT
Out with the old & in with the new at 8500'

Aeriq

Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
Oct 27, 2018 - 10:53pm PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Oct 28, 2018 - 06:18am PT
Great colors! Looks nice.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 2, 2018 - 09:49am PT
A Sauna,

Another week in the life.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Nov 2, 2018 - 10:36am PT
Yep, it's 'siding season' at my place, too...


The house was painted about 8 years ago, and this side has been hammered pretty badly. Powerwashed the hell out of it, and after another day or two of drying and minor repairs, it's going to get fresh primer/paint.


I'm having trouble with the cedar shingles, though- I used an oil-based primer on them originally, with a latex paint- about a third of it failed. I'm going to use a similar approach, with better products, and hope that it grabs hold this time. (The same materials on different aspects of the house are doing just fine.)

For those familiar with cedar shingles...they were washed & lightly scraped a few days ago, and as they are drying, some of them are cupping. I don't really want to face nail them back down, and have visible nails...anyone have any suggestions on how to flatten them back out?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 2, 2018 - 10:46am PT
Gonna take more than a few days and then maybe not as flat as originally. What’s wrong with slamming in some face nails? Yer gonna paint over ‘em anyway. Don’t overthink it! 😊
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Nov 2, 2018 - 11:07am PT
The backing behind the shingles are 1x4 rails, not sheathing...not sure I'll hit anything with a face nail. I'll give it a few more days, and hopefully they'll lay back down a bit. If not, I might have to try nailing, unless I can think of a better solution.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 2, 2018 - 11:23am PT
Presumably where you would nail the overlying shingle is where the underlying one is nailed to the furring, no?
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Nov 2, 2018 - 12:00pm PT
Nope...the shingles are about 13" long, and it has a 5" exposure, so the furring strips aren't necessarily where the bottom edge of the shingle is.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 2, 2018 - 12:07pm PT
Bummer - crankloons did that, eh? But you should be able to measure back up and find the furring.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Nov 2, 2018 - 12:10pm PT
Well, the original house was built around '45, and was intended as a summer cabin only- pretty fast construction, but typical of the area. Still, it's managed to stay upright for a long time...the improvements I've made over the years are definitely helping.
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Nov 4, 2018 - 10:23am PT
Aeriq

Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
Nov 4, 2018 - 06:36pm PT
^^Airbnb? ;^)

Apogee, your pictures make me glad to be on a reclad job! Best of luck figuring it out.
Jim Clipper

climber
Nov 4, 2018 - 06:40pm PT
Season of the Shed.




pushing to get it closed in before the snow. Advice, friendly suggestions, criticism appreciated.

steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 4, 2018 - 06:58pm PT
Put those “yard” dogs to work over on the “a dogs life “ thread!
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Nov 6, 2018 - 03:01pm PT

From bare studs. The electric and plumbing were updated last year.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 6, 2018 - 04:59pm PT
Waste of a good hull just to keep some rain out if you ask me. 😉
Jim Clipper

climber
Nov 6, 2018 - 05:09pm PT
Xcon-Lack of knowledge. I figured gambrel roof would allow more headspace. Then I said feck it and made the walls 8ft. anyway. Now it seems more like a shedthedral. The height seems to have pissed off a neighbor too.


Things go sideways (I couldn't fix the picture on this tablet - seriously).

This morning I got the knock on the door. Tagged by the man. The man was actually really nice. I know it's my fault. I misunderstood exempt to mean no permit necessary. It meant no building permit, but still need approval.

Now I need the blessing of the guardians of the lake. However, the guardians are closed for the winter. It is a question of site coverage. I have the space, and the shed is built on an existing slab (where old shed was). Still it is being suggested that I must respect the authority, and cease and desist. I may watch shed rot over the winter. The glory of the process of nature.

Anyone know how to call in a favor in S. Lake Tahoe?

TLDR version: If you feel getting something done, don't build shed to store divorce leftovers. Enjoy the winter.

edit: ^nice shitter! Every man deserves their kingdom, and a seat to admire their domain
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Nov 7, 2018 - 04:50pm PT
A large tarp will protect that for the winter. Looks like an 8x10 which shouldn’t require a permit in most places - but it’s also pretty tall which will likely trigger the need. There is the bulk plane, which limits the height as you get closer to the property line, there is also often a need for a firewall on structures less than 5 ft from property line. Yeah - I probably would have complained as well. This is all IRC, local might be different and probably is in a place like Tahoe. Good luck. Seems to me you might think about how to shorten that thing as your cheapest option, to make it a garden shed instead of an accessory building.
Aeriq

Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
Nov 7, 2018 - 05:14pm PT
It's not much - just a ledge built from found rock with a single support point on a steep hillside. Done solo.


Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 7, 2018 - 07:43pm PT
make it a garden shed instead of an accessory building.

Put some wheels on it and tell the blighters to bugger off!
And, mind you, the wheels don’t have to actually work.
Jim Clipper

climber
Nov 7, 2018 - 08:59pm PT
Dodged a bullet. Picked up the permit today. The inspector called ahead, and the woman at the counter was very, very nice.

The issue in this area seems to be lot coverage. If it's approved, and your house is certified lake friendly, you're good to build under 1 story, and less than 120 sq. ft. Should just make the setback, and it is only "1 story".

I like the wheels idea. Actually the subfloor is on 4x6 skids. Skids are on pier blocks, which is on top of the pre-existing on grade slab. Maybe ironic, but it's high because I put it on the slab. Should be good for the snow, and there should be enough drop to put a covered porch, and small deck on the side.

If I didn't put it on the slab it would not have been allowed. I would have had to spend a couple grand, and a few weeks, just to get permission for a shed. Oh yeah, just across the fence is a neighbors 20+ ft. shipping container (illegal, but no one has complained).

Shedthedral is only 12ft high, but 8ft wide. Proportions I guess. I wonder how the neighbor would feel about flying butresses.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Nov 9, 2018 - 09:04am PT
The bathroom was pretty "crappy" when we bought this house.



I took out the old metal tub, the dropped ceiling, and the floor all the way to the joists. Re-plumbed everything, new wiring, brought the floor up to finish with some vinyl. New tub and shower surround, Gerber Viper toilet, Ikea vanity and sink(fit well with the knotty pine look), new duct to the outside for the fan, new lighting and toe-kick heater, knotty pine t&g walls and ceiling, wood trim, lots of caulk and a coat of polyurethane. Viola!




The window and door still need some help but I'm happy with the new look and I don't have to go downstairs on cold concrete to take a shower or to stink.
Aeriq

Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
Nov 9, 2018 - 09:21am PT
Toe kick heater is a great idea for a small bathroom!

Nice work!
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Nov 9, 2018 - 01:45pm PT
Thanks, Eric. When I lived in Cali or even Seattle I never had or needed a heater in the bathroom. Up here in NE Washington it is a blessing in the winter. It's not winter yet but it is snowing a bit today and only 31F outside. With only wood-stoves for heat the bathrooms can be chilly.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 9, 2018 - 04:26pm PT
Wayno, no excuses necessary! Good work, chef!
the Fet

climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
Nov 9, 2018 - 05:07pm PT
Finished the new roof.


So I put on a new deck before it snows.

apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Nov 9, 2018 - 05:10pm PT
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perswig

climber
Nov 9, 2018 - 10:52pm PT
Waste of a good hull just to keep some rain out if you ask me. 😉

Ha! Thought the same.


Dale
the Fet

climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
Nov 11, 2018 - 10:34am PT
I still have a huge book somewhere that tells how to do hundreds of home repair improvement projects. But haven't cracked it open in years because of the Internet. So many videos and websites on how to do everything and I like being able to scan multiple sources to find agreement on the best way to do things and to find someone who not only knows what they are going but can explain it well.
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 11, 2018 - 04:21pm PT
So many videos and websites on how to do everything

Fet, those photos are so funny!

I was amazed a couple of years ago when my 20-something niece, who was living in a cold water flat in Santiago, Chile, told me about the hot water heater she installed by following how-to videos from the Internet.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 11, 2018 - 04:24pm PT
phyl, what could go wrong, other than electrocution or a gas explosion?
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Nov 11, 2018 - 06:53pm PT
LOL, Reilly, well she made it out alive. Who knows what happened later?
Aeriq

Social climber
Location: It's a MisterE
Nov 13, 2018 - 10:33pm PT
One of my clients had a couple of small 1/4" stainless plates, and I have an unruly gas stove.

I grabbed one thinking i would make a diffuser plate for slow cooking.

Finally got around to it today, Tricky without a torch, but many small, straight line cuts with a grinder and a heavy buffer disc it turned out good.

I tested it and it provided even low heat and took 40 minutes to cool down with no discoloration.

Anyone know of a wrap for the handle?

Jim Clipper

climber
Nov 13, 2018 - 11:06pm PT
Im not sure exactly what you need. They make handle covers for cast iron pans. Silicone or cloth. Try Amazon. Splurge for the Le Cruset. Kind of nice with homemade stuff.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Nov 14, 2018 - 09:10am PT
I would have used aluminum for a diffuser. Grind it smooth and call it a day. Slow cooking is real cooking. Slow down and chew your food.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 14, 2018 - 04:54pm PT
After waiting for “the metal fab” guys to cut and powdercoat the rail and bench components,I returned and finished.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 14, 2018 - 05:34pm PT
Looks great and thanks for sharing the progress along the way- low maintenance!

After waiting for “the metal fab” guys to cut and powdercoat
Always waiting on the metal guys!

Here in San Diego we picked up the tuna boat method of hot dipped galvanized followed by 2 part epoxy paint. This is for the common folk. Some people have so much frikin money here these days you'd see that deck commonly made from Ipe and all stainless. I like what you did there.



rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Nov 14, 2018 - 07:39pm PT
Good work Wilbeer...
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 15, 2018 - 07:03am PT

Latest project. Acrylic kitchen cabinets. Blue color is a protective film, cabinet color is light gray. Counter top is Neolith, man made from Spain. I set 44 cabinets in this house and 5 custom built ins. Great project and awesome homeowners!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 15, 2018 - 07:05am PT
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 15, 2018 - 08:00am PT
^^^^ My thoughts exactly. Like that beam isn’t big enough? 😳
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 15, 2018 - 11:27am PT
Not sure why the post is there. I didn’t design it or frame it. I show up after drywall is hung and set cabinets and do the built ins. The house was built in the 60,s and apparently had a much different interior wall layout. Get back to work.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 15, 2018 - 11:29am PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 15, 2018 - 12:06pm PT
Nice looking work Steeve as usual! The Neolith is pretty wild stuff. I like the Carrera waterfall effect on the edge detail.

Why is there a steel post there? Is the roof sagging?
So Steve, I know this isn't you, but please tell me they didn't hide the island sink vent in a faux steel post!?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 15, 2018 - 12:39pm PT
More to the point, if that is a vent in the post, what kind of moron is the plumber?
A generic one or a special one?
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 15, 2018 - 02:03pm PT
Contractor, no vent in post...studor vent in sink base.
Reilly, All plumbers are special.
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Nov 15, 2018 - 02:08pm PT
Some structural engineers are special too. I can't handle the post. The view might help me get over it. Flagstaff!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 15, 2018 - 02:26pm PT
The view might help me get over it.

Yes, as well as wrapping it in wood, or at the least a festive ribbon.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 15, 2018 - 02:44pm PT
Thank You upthread. Just what I do.

I must say that I am laughing out loud at the idea there might be a sh#t pipe in that post.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 15, 2018 - 02:56pm PT
PTSD...damn Architects!!
Literally...
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 15, 2018 - 05:08pm PT
When you experience the location of the house, the views, endless hiking out the back door, the level of finishes....walnut floors,in floor heat , large kitchen with 48" Miele Range, 2 sinks ,2 dishwashers, large master bathroom( pics to come), etc.,etc. you won't give a crap about some post. The exposed metal post is the latest trend, right up there with barn doors, interior ship lap siding, gray colors, floating vanities, subway tile and manky reclaimed barn wood.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 15, 2018 - 05:13pm PT

Not my fault but this is trending now
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 15, 2018 - 05:19pm PT
No disrespect intended ,Steve your work surpasses.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 15, 2018 - 05:25pm PT
None taken Wilber, I have respect for the level of work you have posted up on this thread.
Building stuff is a great activity whether it's for work or fun.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 15, 2018 - 05:52pm PT
right up there with barn doors, interior ship lap siding, gray colors, floating vanities, subway tile and manky reclaimed barn wood
you nailed it! Also mass harvested White Oak out of the old Soviet satellite states sold as "fumed and oiled French Oak".
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 16, 2018 - 07:51am PT
This IS really making me LOL.

Let’s see,I have my timber guy right now cutting me 1200 sq ft of white pine 1/2 x 6 for ,you guessed it ,interior shiplap siding that is going to look sweet next to my 140 year old southern yellow pine 8x 8 (reclaimed) post and beam construction.

Lol

That is going to look pretty good with a reclaimed barn wood barn door.

As are my barn wood kitchen cabinets with reclaimed chestnut stiles and window sills throughout.

In the bathroom ,as been said here,lol,subway tile in 4 different colors as procured from jobs over the years.

And ,in the bathroom a refinished(by me ,the refinish products today are nothing short of amazing ) Kohler cast bowl sink mounted to 1 1/2 inch stainless wall brackets with exposed fine finish plumbing.

Is that what a floating vanity is?

Cannot stop laughing,Cheers
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Nov 16, 2018 - 10:54am PT
Does that ‘recycled’ wood come with a Tesla?
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 16, 2018 - 04:17pm PT

The weird thing on wall above vanity is for a lite mirror. Waiting for electrician to extract the wire to finish install.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 16, 2018 - 04:24pm PT

There will be 2 vessel sinks with wall mounted faucets ( trending for awhile now). Medicine cabinets with sidelights. Doors to med cabs are removed and stored elsewhere to protect from the savages. The blue color on vanity is a film to protect the acrylic cabinets from the....savages!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 16, 2018 - 04:31pm PT

Did someone say barn door? This was made from the oak floor to a semi truck. Heavy. Nothing like it.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 16, 2018 - 04:36pm PT

Did someone say barn wood? Reading nook from reclaimed oak barn wood with lichen and other crap on it. I only played a small part in this one. Guys did an awesome job. Homeowner loves it. Great clients!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 19, 2018 - 03:42pm PT
A Porch.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 19, 2018 - 04:21pm PT
It is way more disruptive than protective,Friday I had to go and ski.

Lol

Happy Holidays DMT.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Nov 19, 2018 - 04:30pm PT
right up there with barn doors, interior ship lap siding, gray colors, floating vanities, subway tile and manky reclaimed barn wood

Son of a gun, our recent addition has all of those things. Some aspects I like, some not so much. How’s everyone been? It’s been a while since I’ve dropped in on this thread. Mainly because the work I do is owned by someone else now. As an employee, I’m not comfortable sharing the GC’s work as my own, even if I actually did the real work. Hope everyone is well!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Nov 20, 2018 - 05:55am PT
Hope things are well Brandon.

Reilly,I cannot afford a Tesla.
I get my reclaimed wood just up the road ,the hard way.
Now if I had a Tesla , I would go to my old friends place for it https://pioneermillworks.com/

And then,pay through the nose.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 20, 2018 - 07:47am PT
Remember glass tile and concrete countertops? 17 years ago- how time flys. It's about to make a comeback!

This was my first job as a GC- I was 35 at the time and scared shitless. I took this shot after we recently refinished the countertop.

JLP

Social climber
The internet
Nov 20, 2018 - 08:40am PT
The painted/foil look on cabinets seems popular now - I can't handle it - it looks like a rental where they "upgraded" the kitchen with a gallon of latex paint - or my grandmother's kitchen built in the 1930's.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 20, 2018 - 06:07pm PT
Nice kitchen Contractor. Only seen a few concrete countertops over the years. I am not really a fan, I prefer granite as it with stands the test of time .
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Nov 20, 2018 - 06:11pm PT

Concrete must be making a comeback as my current project just had this installed in the powder room. How did you know Contractor?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Nov 20, 2018 - 06:30pm PT
Society will undoubtedly recoil from the grey, cold, clean, angular, steril, manufactured look of Transitional and head back to a warm, natural and crafred look.

I hope I die by the time people start "popping" their houses back to the eye pain of pocket mansions in the Tuscan style.

I've seen many overzealous amateur designers (homeowner's) "pop" their houses into Turkish Bizarres. I suppose a benefit is that it hides throw up well.
John M

climber
Dec 7, 2018 - 09:10am PT
Love that video.. ^^^^ I have wanted a modern chassis FJ for years.



Question for contractors:

I just had 6 windows installed on my 1978 mobile home. Aluminum clad over 4x4 construction. I have two concerns.

1. They did the installation on a day when it was predicted to rain. It started raining about 9 PM. 2 of the windows have no overhang above them and one of those leaked. A lot. I called. They came out and did more caulking today but it is still dripping onto the caulking and I am concerned that that will compromise the caulking. What should I do?

2. Total cost of windows plus installation was $2700 dollars approx. Installation was $1360. It took 2 guys 4 hours to install them. I had no idea how long it would take them to install them as I have not done this before. So I didn't know it would only take 4 hours which is why I accepted the bid. There aren't very many installers where I live. I live in Bullhead city AZ. Going rate for carpenters is 15 to 20 dollars an hour. So was I overcharged? Supposedly the contractor has a good reputation.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Also.. thanks to everyone who contributes to this thread. Its one of my favorites.
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Dec 7, 2018 - 09:26am PT
2 of the windows have no overhang above them and one of those leaked. A lot.
Sounds like possibly no drip flashing was installed over the window. This would be a code violation in most places. Caulk alone should not be the water barrier.

Also note most codes will defer to the window manufacturer's instructions, which will almost certainly show a drip edge and other flashing. So - go get those instructions off the web, look at them, then look at your windows and see if it appears those instructions were followed. If not, call them back in, hand them the "FM" (fuggin manual) and tell them to get back to it.

As for cost, it seems in the ballpark, if they actually did the work correctly. You can't just look at hourly and expect that. That said, it was also obviously padded because it's a fixed bid and you never know what you'll find when remodeling.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 13, 2018 - 05:35am PT

Time to install the hardware. If there are a lot with the same hole spread I usually make a jig with steel drill guides. Also helps if everyone can agree on the placement locations... good luck with that!
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 13, 2018 - 05:38am PT

For this job I always use my favorite milking stool...a flat top Fien vacuum cleaner with padding. The wheels are key!
Happy Cowboy

Social climber
Boz MT
Dec 13, 2018 - 06:18am PT
Steve, nice work. I gotta ask how do you like your lil’ square Fein vac? I’m in the market as my round Fein turbo II recently quit running. Thanks for all contributions to this fine thread.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 13, 2018 - 04:09pm PT
Somebody, To each his own. The neolith counter top in this house is “soft” ! Even the fabricators don’t like it . Granite for me in neutral colors... ie cheap! Resale is also a key factor.
Glad you like your counter top.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 13, 2018 - 04:11pm PT

There is some granite here.
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
Dec 14, 2018 - 01:29am PT




Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
Dec 15, 2018 - 09:18am PT
Made a quick-and-dirty medieval style utility knife for a door prize. Blade is about 4 inches long. Forged from an auto coil spring. English Boxwood handle. The suspension strap is not shown.


steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 03:06pm PT
Nice knife work, Slr.


Now for the panels on the sub zero fridge and the 2 dishwashers. The dishwashers are a piece of cake. The expensive panels on the expensive fridge are another story. Can you say don’t F#%* it up !
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 03:07pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 03:09pm PT
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 03:12pm PT

Each valance piece has to go in separately. So I use the Festool df 500 connectors.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 03:16pm PT

Finished valance. The bottom lid to valance is key so when you’re standing there looking for some swill you don’t look up and see all the fridge parts and dust accumulation.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 03:18pm PT

The homeowners usually show up about now and proclaim “ I didn’t know it would look like that.”
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Dec 15, 2018 - 03:45pm PT
As a builder, and a human, this is the kind of mindless consumerism that drives me crazy
"I disagree that "granite stands the test of time".

Countertops, like floor tile choices, is a fashion choice. The mid 00s granite counter boom is already looking outdated and cliche' to me. Some of the more neutral restrained patterns will stand up, but many of the more "unique" choices look really ugly and garish.

We removed the granite in our current home before moving in, prefering a softer countertop, Corian in this case. Durability is a false issue to us, we know that by the time any durability issues arise, we'll have moved on to another house, or be ready for a remodel anyway.

The days of living in the same city and same house for 30 years are a relic of the past for almost everyone."

Rootless American in a culture of economic refugees, much?
Happiegrrrl2

Trad climber
Dec 15, 2018 - 04:00pm PT
I saw an interesting window technique on Instagram the other day, and wonder if any of you have even dealt with it. I don't have the picture so will try to describe as best I can.

The windows were large, and followed the shape of the roofline. So, you have your wall, and there is a good sized window on it. Then the slanted ceiling meets the wall, and the window continues up at the same slant. It looked like there ins an "invisible" seam where the glass that in on the wall's plane meets the glass that follows the same plane as the ceiling.

Nawmean?

It's not something I would like, with my preference toward bungalow style and other older looks. But if a house is modern, I think it is pretty cool, and I can appreciate it even if I wouldn't want to live in that type of house.


It seemed like it might be a problematic thing to do without being rather expensive, and I have to wonder if the edge seem becomes grody like a bathroom tile after a while.
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Dec 15, 2018 - 04:17pm PT
Corian - the material of choice at fast food restaurants everywhere.

Granite is fine, but often the grain size is a little too busy for me. There are so many different looks in granite - can't really generalize.

Corian always looks like plastic, though, even the A priced patterns.

No accounting for taste. The kitchen above is pretty nice, for sure, just not for me. So unnatural. Clear finish wood is my own preference.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 05:31pm PT
The kitchen I posted above is a modern look. The acrylic cabinets are a bit too shiny for my tastes. I definitely prefer a light colored wood cabinetry, ash, hickory, etc.
The designer helped the client wade thru the overwhelming number of options that are available these days. This was what they came up with.
The designer was actually great to work with as she was open to listening to the trim carpenters opinions on a variety of items that needed decisions.
We always joke “ Get some decisions on the building ! “
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 05:34pm PT


Cool looking granite, but not my choice
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 05:37pm PT

Another kitchen I did. The soap stone requires some maintenance
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 05:42pm PT

I only played a small part in this one. Can’t remember if counter top was quartz or something else. Cool retro appliance color. Bold statement.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 15, 2018 - 05:48pm PT


This granite is a “group 1” so it is about as inexpensive as one can get. It’s also very light in color. Hickory cabinets and white subway tile. We put this in our rental property. Not a slum.

These kitchens were all done in the last 3 years or less. I can’t remember anymore. Remember we were talking about me not remembering.....remember.
Sorry for the excess posting. Back to my beer.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Dec 20, 2018 - 08:24am PT
Fuçk Corian.
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Dec 20, 2018 - 09:28am PT
steve s

Nice work.

I installed an under mounted sink under nice granite, but wished I hadn't done it. One of the few regrets building my house. The sink will probably never leak in my lifetime, but when it does, I doubt they will be able to save the granite. The granite is joined to the adjoining piece, and I doubt they could lift it up without cracking it.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 20, 2018 - 11:53am PT
SteveA, thanks....as for the undermount sink don’t worry about it. I have seen the granite fabricators work their magic on an old sink. It usually works out okay. Cheers
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 20, 2018 - 12:05pm PT


Except for a punch list I’m done.
Run away.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 20, 2018 - 12:19pm PT

I didn’t know it was going to look like that.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 20, 2018 - 12:39pm PT




Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 20, 2018 - 03:25pm PT
Excellent stuff Steve! The moving blankets under the tools on the new countertops and the absence of of Redbulls makes me happy. You're clearly not one of the Savages.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Dec 20, 2018 - 05:23pm PT
I'm going to do my kitchen counters with live edge pine slabs. I'm going to inlay cutting boards that slide out and use 1 foot rough stone(not granite) lengths next to the stove to set a hot pot on. I got the slabs from a large Ponderosa I cut down from my property. Cabinets will be homemade and pine also. I don't have the coin for fancy materials but I do have time. I just finished my router sled for flattening my slabs today and gave it a test run on a small 2'x2' tabletop. It works great. I'll try and post some pics later.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 20, 2018 - 08:28pm PT
What's your finish going to be?
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 21, 2018 - 06:29am PT
Wayno, got pictures of the router sled? Would like to see it? Post em up .

Contractor, Thanks. I know you and others on this thread realize the level of detail that goes into a project like this. Cheers
Loyd

Big Wall climber
Roseburg, OR
Dec 21, 2018 - 07:55am PT
Setting up a glycol chiller system for my fermenter and beer storage.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Dec 21, 2018 - 08:33am PT
I'm still trying different finishes. For the little table top I am going with a satin spar. I think the counters will be satin Polyurethane.

I learned about the router sled just recently and used materials that I had laying around. Straight flat boards are key. My cheap table saw quit working about halfway through. It needs new brushes. I went to the local hardware and got a rip fence. I wish I would of had one of these a long time ago. I think it is easier to get the saw to the big pieces rather than trying to get the big pieces onto the saw. There are lots of videos on youtube on router sleds.

pics? My wife takes them on her phone and sends them to my email. I don't have a smart phone and she is not here right now.
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Dec 21, 2018 - 08:40am PT
Hey Loyd that looks pretty darn sweet!

Cheers!

S...
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Dec 21, 2018 - 01:07pm PT

phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Dec 21, 2018 - 01:07pm PT
The kitchen I posted above is a modern look. The acrylic cabinets are a bit too shiny for my tastes.

Different tastes for different people! This picture above is part of my current kitchen, and it's my second blue kitchen. It makes me happy every time I see it.
I wonder what you mean by acrylic cabinets? Do you mean the finish is an acrylic paint? Our cabinets are made by a company called Downsview. The finish process is a high gloss lacquer paint. IIFC, seven coats and it's bulletproof. Very difficult to scratch or chip.

I love the modern cabinets where everything on the lower level is a drawer, rather than a shelf. Much easier to use. The large cabinet in the photo is a pantry with drawers that pull out to use. No dead space, nothing hard to reach.



steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Dec 21, 2018 - 03:19pm PT
Phyllp, your kitchen looks great ! The blue is quite the bold statement.
The acrylic on the other cabinets is not just a paint. Its a very hard surface . Not sure how to describe the process or what it is but you can take a key to it and not scratch it.
Also all the cabinets are either drawers or have roll outs behind cabinet doors. No shelves.
On that particular kitchen there are no uppers. Pantry with welded metal barn doors with some kind of obscured glass. Installing the glass is my next project.
Glad you like your cabinets. I like the blue better than the gray.
Cheers
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Dec 21, 2018 - 05:55pm PT
Architectural veneer cement Phillip- something like R-dex or polished slab?
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Dec 21, 2018 - 09:14pm PT
Hi Contractor, yes it's Ardex. 1/8th inch veneer hand troweled over the old concrete slab.
The tile floor when we bought the house was a complete mess which was made worse when we took down some walls and had a bunch of new footings poured for earthquake retrofit.
It was a very interesting process to watch. They had to fill any existing damage or cracks and then sanded everything down.

The company's name is Quality Concrete Floor Leveling. They are based here in my town of Upland but Doug and his crew do lots of jobs in the LA area, a bunch of commercial stuff.

I was concerned about the durability but it's been four years and it still looks great. Some irregular microcracks which I actually like. He warned us that it's not a good process for areas that get water on them so we did not carry it through to the bathrooms. We reseal it about once a year.


phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Dec 21, 2018 - 09:26pm PT

Here is a good picture of the finished work. (The photo makes the space look much bigger than it is!)
Phyl
Jim Clipper

climber
Dec 22, 2018 - 07:54am PT
I like it. Add some complimentary colors, texture, textiles? A couple things on the walls. Scandinavian, or Amish simplicity can be homey. Never anything wrong with a clean kitchen either.
tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Dec 23, 2018 - 05:09am PT
Walls are up, and we have moved our house to the deck we built earlier.
This phase was mostly completed by my husband, I fractured two vertebrae two months ago and was subject to light duty. I have been cleared now by my doctor, and excited to get on with the interior. Unfortunately we are back east for a month and the house is all by itself.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Dec 23, 2018 - 08:37am PT
That is pretty cool,^^^^^^^,if nothing but a counter point to the excess going on everywhere.

Cheers
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Dec 23, 2018 - 09:26am PT
Love the siding! 🤡
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Dec 24, 2018 - 09:22am PT
That's Alaska siding, Reilly. You know. Taxes are less on an unfinished abode.
tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Dec 25, 2018 - 03:54am PT
No taxes or building codes for a house on wheels. Our only restrictions are on hight and width. We could have built a 40 footer with no code. It is a bit mad.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 4, 2019 - 04:36pm PT
We're on the home stretch with this contemporary remodel. We left a couple of walls on what was an old, beat up one story- so basically new construction.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 4, 2019 - 04:41pm PT
Pretty sweet looking house Contractor. Like the clean lines. You get some great projects. Cheers
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 7, 2019 - 05:35pm PT
Thank you Steve, likewise on your creations!

I've been fortunate to have a local artist grace several of my projects with her fine creations. This is an outdoor prep and cooking area on a house I built using reclaimed lumber and a local scene as the inspiration for a backsplash.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 7, 2019 - 05:54pm PT
What do you pros think of what Matt Risinger puts out on his youtube channel (if anything)...?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 7, 2019 - 06:23pm PT
I've never seen them before. I spend all my time watching solo climbing rig videos and arguing their merits here with the likes of you:) The videos look useful and worthwhile, thanks for the heads up Hj!
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Jan 7, 2019 - 07:25pm PT
^^^ That's funny - the real pros so often want nothing to do with their trade after 5:00.

I've watched a few Matt Risinger vids - worth watching, as he's reasonably articulate and experienced - but also seems like the kind of guy that can get anything done with an unlimited budget - which begs - who can't? So, who is his audience? Not much there for me. The guy who can take a pile of dog crap and turn it into a Rembrandt is more my type.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 7, 2019 - 07:54pm PT
Hey, Contractor...that's a nice mural. Is it tile? Or painted? Hard to tell from the pic.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 7, 2019 - 08:29pm PT
Unfortunately a phone pic- it's tile.
https://kirstingreen.com/portfolio/
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 8, 2019 - 02:29am PT
Where did Edge get off to?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 12, 2019 - 05:50am PT
F does the actual work and on some challenging projects.

We demolished a bad 80's hardscape to dirt on this existing house and put it back together. The steel trellis has 2x8 Ipe rafters.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 15, 2019 - 04:30pm PT
Nice looking stuff up there.
Another long day.

At least the view out their back door rejuvenated
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 15, 2019 - 06:58pm PT
Nice use of space Wilbeer. To be stained?

Those are proper tables Jim but how much time did you spend staring at the truss and knee brace roof supports?
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Jan 15, 2019 - 07:13pm PT
A really interesting Risinger video on a Swiss manufactured home with no glue, no screws, and no nails (and it's not log cabin-style or post & beam joinery).

[Click to View YouTube Video]
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 16, 2019 - 05:47am PT
It is paint grade,Poplar and Birch plywood. I build the same as if it were stain grade,my painters appreciate that.

I like the tables Jim and the truss design.

Snow is coming ,I will be off to the Dacks,cheers.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 16, 2019 - 04:11pm PT
New Cali energy requirements from a one of our Title 24 consultants
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 2:30 PM
Subject: 2019 Energy Code



Just in case you've been hiding out for the last year, this is an early reminder to all you architects and builders that if you are planning on building a project soon, make sure you submit before the end of the year.

The new 2019 energy code goes into effect Jan 1, 2020 and it makes all the other changes look like minor tweaks.

Aside from the items below, alot of items that have previously been used to get credits will go away as they become required.





Residential (new ground up construction that has three habitable stories or less from grade):

1. The installation of solar photovoltaics will become mandatory.

There are a few exemptions, such as buildings with minimal roof space due to a narrow envelope, zero lot area, or if there are tall buildings or other obstructions like protected tress blocking solar production.

2. New HERS (Home Energy Rating System) testing for:
a. Kitchen exhaust hood ventilation test, which must provide 100CFM at 3.0 Sones
b. Blower door test if utilizing a continuously running exhaust fan (hello IAQ fan) per Section 150.0(o)1E,
c. Quality insulation installation (QII) will be Prescriptively required.
d. HVAC systems will need to be designed closer to ACCA Manual J, D, & S which means duct sizing may increase, return air sizing may increase, and equipment sizing may decrease. There will need to be enough plenum space to ensure ducts are not smashed or pinched. Filter ratings will increase to MERV 13

3. Domestic hot water solar preheat will become Prescriptively required:
a. 20% net solar fraction in Climate Zones 1-9,
b. 35% net solar fraction in Climate Zones 10-16.

Non-Residential (Includes new multi-family four stories or more from grade)
1. Interior windows and doors leading to unconditioned space will have minimum Prescriptive U Factors.
2. Demand controlled ventilation (DCV): CO2 monitors will help control outside airflow.

3. The Prescriptive requirement for domestic solar hot water is being removed. Projects that install such systems will receive a major boost to whole building performance.



I will follow up with more specifics in the weeks to comes as more information become available.



Good luck to you all..
Say hello to $350 a square foot.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jan 16, 2019 - 04:32pm PT
No problem for my company, "Red Tag Construction."

Permit? Permit? We don't need no stinkin permit!
tradmanclimbs

Ice climber
Pomfert VT
Jan 16, 2019 - 04:43pm PT
nothing too interesting... asphalt roof on an edition today. put the windows and doors in tomorrow... Hired gun, do a lot of bouncing from project to project...
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 16, 2019 - 04:43pm PT
Yeah,no kidding contractor.Too bad,really,they have the money.

Less than 10% of my work requires a permit.My Insurance Company will not allow more than that.

Audits work.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Jan 16, 2019 - 06:29pm PT
$350? Double that in Tahoe. Triple.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 16, 2019 - 06:40pm PT
Yep Flip Flop, the very high end stuff is expected to be well North of $350 but I feel like an as#@&%e when I quote $325 to a middle class family.

The flip side is that Cali has the balls to get real on global warming.

ruppell

climber
Jan 16, 2019 - 06:46pm PT
Contractor

The possible larger ducting requirement will be interesting. Every tinner I know always needs more space for there current sized ducting. Hopefully architect's get this memo and provide proper chasing. I doubt it but a guy can dream. lol
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 16, 2019 - 07:13pm PT
Ruppell and Jim, you guys put your fingers right on it. They conspire!

Try landing two 18" return airs into a into a furnace plenum on a contemporary house when the homeowners don't even want to see door hinges.

I had to pull the drywall off of ceiling because the HVAC contractor had two many turns in our whole house fan- it wouldn't pass HERS testing until we straightened out the ducting.
ruppell

climber
Jan 16, 2019 - 07:17pm PT
I've said this before but it's so true.

Every really good engineer and architect I have ever worked with has had time as a carpenter prior to getting a degree. Every shitty one(there are many) has only spent time in school.

Seeing how a building goes together makes one much more aware of, well, how a building goes together. lol
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 17, 2019 - 05:56am PT
This hits close to home.

Charlie Johnson ,a good friend,a RIT Architect,my towns CEO and owner of Paradox Design,passed away this summer.
He had Cohlen cancer and worked till the last day of his life. He was 59.

Charlie worked in the carpentry trade to pay for his education in the early 80’s.

He designed my current and previous homes. He had a great sense of spaces.

A true passion for HVAC applications. The first person to coach me towards radiant heat ,Ng fueled and geothermal. He did not know much of Solar and it’s applications ,but ,was very inquisitive about.

I did over 60 projects with Charlie.

You are right Ruppell,Great Architects should always have had to work as a carpenter.
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Jan 17, 2019 - 07:30am PT
Manual D isn’t a big deal. Most homes back to the 60’s meet it for heating. AC can be more difficult to retro, but with modern insulation, windows and a variable speed blower, it’s not going to be a big cost adder. No ginormous ducts unless you hire some savage who just makes guesses and assumptions about everything. IMO the energy codes are what good builders have been or should already be doing. Can’t speak to the solar aspects, that part is new. I don’t believe the hot water preheat is worth cost and the complexity.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 17, 2019 - 09:59am PT
Wilbeer, those all have classic lines. He clearly had a keen focus on the roof design and nice finishes.

JLP- The solar preheat is a breeze. One glazed panel on the roof with a supply to an insulated 50 gallon storage tank (basically a water heater without a burner), then a supply from the tank to the tankless water heater. It's pretty standard for the tankless to have a thermostatic sensor for the water coming into the unit. On a warm day the tankless won't even turn on. This all works off the water pressure coming into the house.

I suppose one tricky part will be if the code (and it will) calls for an anti scald device if the solar heater gets the water above 150 degrees.
ruppell

climber
Jan 17, 2019 - 10:19am PT
This all works off the water pressure coming into the house.

While the pre-heat system is plumbed from the storage tank to the water heater it needs it's own re-circ pump. The water would just sit without it in the tank and cool since there is no draw on the system except on demand(ie using the kitchen sink).

It was a big thing back in the late 60's to early 70's. My house had a pre-heat system that I removed when we bought it. The cost of running that pump was less energy efficient than my modern 95% efficiency water heater acting alone. Plus I needed the space that 100G tank was taking up.

The more times change or something like that. lol
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Jan 17, 2019 - 10:32am PT
It was a big thing back in the late 60's to early 70's. My house had a pre-heat system that I removed when we bought it. The cost of running that pump was less energy efficient than my modern 95% efficiency water heater acting alone. Plus I needed the space that 100G tank was taking up.
That's exactly it, same here. I think Carter had a tax incentive and lot of these systems went in - then have been torn out over the years as people contemplate the costs of maintaining them and what else they can do with the space that storage tank occupies. The real savings over a year compared to a modern water heater might buy you a meal at Taco Bell, certainly not a new pump and the labor to install it.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 17, 2019 - 10:55am PT
And for all the Prius-driving hand-wringers:

The 'dirty secrets' of tiny houses

http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20190115-the-dirty-secrets-of-tiny-houses

Don’t shoot the messenger and I don’t iron knickers, m’kay?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 17, 2019 - 11:26am PT
The storage tank is directly inline with the panel and the tankless heater. The tankless water heaters are most efficient without a circ pump. Although some have an internal circ pump, requiring a loop to the furthest hot fixture. A circ pump kind of defeats the whole purpose of heating water "on demand". The old school circ pump on a copper system sucks. Lots of 90's creating wear spots and additional length to the runs. Pinhole leaks will be an issue at some point.

We do use the tankless heaters with the internal circ on occasion but I advocate for a tankless with the hot water running to a centralized manifold which then supplies each fixture with a dedicated hot. This system works with pex. The water system can run more like a crow flies, minimizing wait time, saves energy and wear and tear on the unit.
otisdog

Social climber
Sierra Madre, Ca.
Jan 17, 2019 - 01:36pm PT
Contractor - What brand of tankless do you recommend? Thanks!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 17, 2019 - 01:42pm PT
I have worked with Bosch electric tankless and Rheem ng/lp ,both are decent quality.

You need a lot of Solar to run electric,especially OTG.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 17, 2019 - 02:08pm PT
Odog, if someone is going to incessantly complain about waiting for hot water then go Navien with the internal circ pump. Heads-up, this would be a problematic option if retrofitting a tankless heater without a recirc loop in the existing plumbing system to the furthest fixture.

If you don't have a recirc loop or not too worried about waiting for hot water, then I would go with a Rinnai.

If it's new construction and you have the option for PEX Plumbing with the manifold system I described in the post above, I would consider this option.

The recirc pump essentially shoots a squirt of hot water through the system every time the hot supply water drops to about a 115 degrees. This wastes energy and puts wear and tear on the unit.
Q- Ball

Mountain climber
but to scared to climb them anymore
Jan 17, 2019 - 05:01pm PT
Threw this little table together. Hard part was getting the 850 lb walnut burl out of the hole I dug around it and then across the river! Haha, if I had known what it was going to take to get the darn thing off the island it would still be there.

I did manage to "taco" my tail gate when I lowered the burl with the tractor.


Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 17, 2019 - 05:59pm PT
Burley!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Jan 17, 2019 - 06:13pm PT
Dude..!!!
zBrown

Ice climber
Jan 17, 2019 - 06:22pm PT
I thoroughly enjoyed Birds of Honduras
-Alfred Hitchcock
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 17, 2019 - 09:40pm PT

I wanted to give my router-sled a test drive so I hacked a couple feet off of a 16' slab and whipped up a top for an old restaurant table base I had kicking around. The old weathered end of the slab is away from the camera. It's a bit rough but still cool. I used minwax spar for the finish.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 18, 2019 - 08:19am PT
I'm going to do a four foot coffee table next and then the countertops. Lots of countertops here and I have another sixteen footer. Beetle kill sucks for the trees but gives woodworkers great gifts.


Here you can see the cracks and knots better. I didn't fill any cracks. There is a bug hole at the front and a pitch pocket at the rear that I filled with epoxy. I think they call it "rustic". I'm just lazy.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 19, 2019 - 08:47am PT
I mentioned earlier in the thread that my cheap-ass Harbor Freight table saw quit. It was the brushes. They are not easy to find. I ended up getting some that were close in size and made them fit. They fit better than the originals and that saw works better than before. In the meantime I scored an old Craftsman 8" tabletop saw built in the fifties. It was rusty and dirty and in pieces. After about thirty hours of work removing rust and grime all it needed was some paint and some new pulleys and a link belt. I'm waiting for a new 8" blade. Here it is:



The new pulleys are machined and run true and the link belt runs smooth. Very little vibration. This saw purrs.

This is my next resto project. A 12" contractors saw I got from Herr Grossman.

WBraun

climber
Jan 19, 2019 - 08:52am PT
Wayno

That turquoise colored adjustable belt is expensive, right?

I saw it in a store and wanted to buy for my drill press but whoa its expensive.

I see a lot of people getting them though ....

Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 19, 2019 - 08:58am PT
Werner, It cost me 32 bucks for 4 feet. Sure, more than a standard v-belt but stronger, totally adjustable and very smooth running. I did see some sellers that charged a bit more.
WBraun

climber
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:02am PT
yes, it's a good belt for sure.

Maybe later this year I will get one .....

Good job on your restoration projects.

Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:08am PT
Werner, check these guys out. This is where I got my belt and the arbor pulley. They didn't have a pulley for the motor, it was a 1/2" bore. Their pulleys are mostly 5/8" bore.

http://www.in-lineindustries.com/products/pulleys-belts/
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:11am PT
Sweet! Now I know where my 35 yr old 5 horse Powermatic can go if I retire her.
A new Saw-Stop is tempting but I don’t fear for my fingers enough to pull the trigger.
Biesemeyer fence is still dead nuts so if it ain’t broke don’t fix it, right?
WBraun

climber
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:13am PT
Thanks Wayno

I really want a TIG welder to weld aluminum to make custom fitting aluminum brackets and mounts for the vehicles I upfit ...
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:15am PT
This winter’s project,
a Spitfire for racing
...getting there
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:18am PT
Those fences are nice, Reilly.

Welding is one of those skills that I wished I learned. It's not too late, I guess. The stuff I could do... ...or redo.

Way cool, Bushman. Does it have a working gun?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:18am PT
Bushie, I’d hate to see that beauty crash! I assume you buy the spinner?
Aeriq

Sport climber
100-year Visitor
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:22am PT
Banged out another 5.11 sport route with an East-side legend and Tom "paparazzi" Grundy:

Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:23am PT
Yes, along with engine, servos, receiver, linkages, etc,.
The love is in the building...and the racing.
They all have an expiration date printed in an unknown location, somewhere deep within the fuselage to be found eventually, metaphorically, eventually.

No guns...I used to have guns...
Popeye forearms, and lots of spinach, bitd.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:31am PT
BTW, I’ve been in a real one as well as a P-38! 🤡
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 19, 2019 - 09:48am PT
Talking about resto projects and p-38s, have you heard about Greenland?

http://warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/arctic-p-38-lightning-mission-recovery.html
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 19, 2019 - 10:13am PT
Yes it is an 8" saw. Not common anymore. The arbor shaft is 5/8" with no woodruff key, just a straight shaft. After cleaning the bearings were smooth with no slack or runout. Great shape. The trunions and gears were gummed up and hard to move but after proper cleaning and lubrication they turned out to be smooth and tight. I was lucky. The saw blade was replaced with a 7 1/4" skill saw blade that was not true or flat anymore. 8" blades can still be had. I soaked all the rusty parts in vinegar and hit them with a wire wheel. I repainted all painted parts and after cleaning and sanding the top with some 800 grit, I put on a coat of wax. Boos block cream for cutting boards works like a charm.

Model no. is 103.22160. It was hard to find a copy of the users manual but I found it here: vintagemachinery.org
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 19, 2019 - 10:31am PT
BJ, I moved to Republic last year. No more restaurant work either. If you are in the area, stop by for a visit.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 21, 2019 - 02:57pm PT
Hey Wayne, that is book matched heaven.

Jim, I wasn't sure what you meant by book matched until I watched a video that used that technique. No it wasn't book matched. Those two knots and the grain just happened to be that way. It is just a single chunk of slab. I do want to try that though.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 23, 2019 - 07:40pm PT
I took this space in my attic...




And turned it into my own private exercise space....





Now all I gotta do is use it!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 24, 2019 - 03:31pm PT
Nice workout space!
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 24, 2019 - 04:32pm PT
I finished the saw I got from our Historian in Residence. Now all I need to do is get my shop wired for 220v. No, the saw motor is not one you can change to 110.

The saw is a beast. Craftsman calls it a 12" contractor saw. Direct drive, no belts. I think it is circa 1970s. The tilt crank handle was busted and the elevation crank was not as bad but still damaged. The knob to lock the tilt was stripped and just turned on it's shaft. I was able to find an original set of cranks and knobs on Ebay for cheap. I also scored the spoked handwheel crank to replace the elevation crank.

Steve said he hasn't used the saw in many years. The tilt and elevation mechanisms were pretty stiff. The shaft that the motor mount pivots on for elevation had come out of the bushing on one side and only needed to be moved back into position and re-tightened. I removed the top with all the mechanisms attached from the case to clean and inspect and lubricate. Everything looked good and after cleaning and oiling, everything moved like it should.

I reassembled everything and then cleaned the table top up and waxed it. No painting necessary. This should continue to be a well running workhorse. Thanks Steve.

In one month I went from one broken cheap-ass saw to three repaired and refurbished better than original table saws. 8", 10", and 12". I think I'm getting table saws wired. If anyone needs help fixing their saw, let me know.
apogee

climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
Jan 24, 2019 - 09:13pm PT
Thanks, Contractor.

I did about 96% of the work myself- the only thing I farmed out was the taping & finishing of the drywall. I like a smooth coat, and that's a skill I just have never developed to the degree that would satisfy me...and I have no intention to try and learn.

Opening up the space required modifying the trusses a bit- I built this addition largely myself, and the architect that drew up the plans with those trusses did some re-engineering so I could remove the back 'V' braces. It involved a bunch of framing and doubling up of the bottom chords of the trusses. It's prolly over-engineered, but the peace of mind is worth it.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 24, 2019 - 10:17pm PT
Nice work, Ap!

I sure miss my 20” table saw but my 24” band saw suffices for logs and such.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 25, 2019 - 08:54am PT
Reilly, a 20" table saw? As in a 20" blade? That is how they are rated. Band saws are rated by how big a piece it will fit. Maybe I'm wrong. A 20" table saw would be huge. There is a local museum here that has rebuilt an old steam powered log mill. It is fascinating and they have some big saw blades. Everything runs on belts that go all over the place. The sharpening station is very cool. I spent a couple hours wandering around trying to figure it out and I had this silly smile the whole time imagining the place at work.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 25, 2019 - 09:26am PT
Yes, my friend - it could take a 22” blade but 20 was pulenty!
I never cut more than 6 sheets of plywood at a time. 🤪

Did I mention it took up about 400 square feet?
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 25, 2019 - 09:48am PT
Whoa. What kind of power did that beast use? 440? Why such a big saw? Because you could? I'm all ears. Go big or go home? Saw envy.

At that old steam mill there were some old pics of the logs they cut. Huge. One picture was a horse-drawn wagon with a huge log dragging off the back. That was how they would brake, coming down off the mountain.

With a big saw you can cut big stuff. How did you get the big stuff to the saw? Hoist? Bodies?
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 28, 2019 - 03:05pm PT
Someone say subway tile?
I built this smallish kitchen for some folks last year. The Cherry cabinets I built in my shared shop space, I did everything but the electrical and countertops. They were a little short on money,I told them to wait till winter and give me a call for the backsplash /tile.

Would rather be skiing.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 28, 2019 - 04:26pm PT
Did you do the painting and finishing? If so, you're a dude willing to go to any length to get a job done- Looks nice!
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 28, 2019 - 04:35pm PT
Yep,sprayed the cabinets at my shop ,had a bit of thing with the ceiling and can light install.

Therefore,wallboring,finishing and ,um,paint.

Usually have a great painter do the work , but,he was busy.

Had him do this though ,looks like melamine.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 28, 2019 - 06:24pm PT
Nice kitchen, Wilbeer!
What was the deal with the lights? Not sure I understood.

.
Yes we did say subway tile.
Not sure why. It is easy to do.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 28, 2019 - 06:31pm PT


steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 28, 2019 - 06:34pm PT

The things we have to do.
Problem....high winds causing flappers to annoy home owners.
Tape some crap( quarters) to them.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 28, 2019 - 07:30pm PT
Classic fix! I've had to put scotch bright pads at the bottom of downspouts to eliminate the drip drip drip.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 28, 2019 - 08:07pm PT
I’ve had to do this before. In this case I tried a dime first but it didn’t weigh enough for the strong winds. The fans themselves are powerful enough to open the flaps no problem .
Jury rigged. The homeowner said “ as long as you don’t fix it with bubble gum “

The scotch brite pads is pretty clever to fix another minor irritant, Contractor.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 29, 2019 - 06:13am PT
Steve,the ceiling was stippled, I scraped that off and returned it to a nice flat finish.

Then,on the day that I could not be there the electricians made a bunch of work for me ,as they had a hell of a time getting the correct layout for the cans done.

When I showed up the next day , I had quite a bit of patching to do.

Turns out the joists were 8 inch on center above that kitchen due to span.

Hardly room for the cans.

I have been around awhile,never expected or seen that. Cheers wilbeer.

Like that 25 cent app.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 29, 2019 - 07:49am PT
Don’t you just love it when the electricians make Swiss cheese of the ceiling. And why don’t they ever clean up all their scraps of wire etc ? Usually just left on the finished floor to get ground in. Ok that’s my rant.

As for the cans we’ve been using 4” wafer lights. LED, 1/2” thick, and will fit under ceiling joists etc. clip in from below. Super easy to install and hit layouts. Just make sure the home owners are ok with the K value or whatever it’s called. Cheers
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Jan 29, 2019 - 08:14am PT
A bit of experience with LY4RCS-30K super nice, they go anywhere. Put them on a dimmer, very warm. 9 watts each. Can lights seem cheap and neanderthal in comparison.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 29, 2019 - 08:19am PT
Nice cabinets, wilbeer. I like wood in the kitchen. Not a big fan of subway tiles but my wife likes them so you know what I have to do.

I have the opportunity for the first time to redo my kitchen. I have redesigned several restaurant kitchens in my days as a cook but never built them. I have installed the heavy appliances but the pros did the rest. I'm not a carpenter but I do have an eye for detail and several pros as friends to help. I'm really looking forward to doing it. I have a real shop space and am getting a nice collection of tools. I may ask for some advice here as it looks like we have some skilled builders around.

Great work guys.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 29, 2019 - 08:19am PT
Jlp, those are what I am talking about. We call them “wafer “ lights. Super easy install. Does make true can lights seem archaic.

Wayno, best advice I can give is don’t be intimidated. It ain’t rocket science.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 29, 2019 - 09:19am PT
It ain’t rocket science.

lol! That's what I tell my wife. She knows I'm a good cook and can fix just about anything, but building? In the last year I have done a whole bunch of stuff she has never seen me do and she actually likes it. That's a good sign.
I showed the bathroom I did and she really liked that. The best part is the money I saved. Quality work is not cheap and I am cheap, but I think my finished product will hold up to scrutiny. One thing I am good at is organizing and planning. I clean up my sh#t-show at the end of the day and try not to leave tools and debris scattered everywhere. It really does make a difference.

I have learned a few things regarding weather and temps. Finishing wood in the cold is difficult. I can heat my shop but the fumes need to be vented, so I go back and forth with the warmth to cure the finish and then ventilate. I did that table and it took twice as long to get all those coats on than it should have. I don't store my finishes in the cold shop either, it destroys them. Diatomaceous earth is a good product for the final polish on a varnish. Cheap and just as good as rottenstone.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 29, 2019 - 09:41am PT
GO FOR IT, WAYNO!

Home improvement!
Oh, monsieur le chef will appreciate that the cabs in front of the left window are 30” deep
for rolling out le choux pastry! The drawers are also 30” deep - amazing whatall is in them.

Leaded lites by JustTheMaid!
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 29, 2019 - 10:35am PT
Very nice kitchen, Reilly! As a cook there is a lot to like in that first pic. Before I even finished reading, I was looking for some good Cabernet in front of the left window. Where is it?

One thing that I noticed right away was your sink. I like how the basin comes right up to the edge. If you do a lot of work in a kitchen about half your time will be be in front of a sink. Just three inches of setback on the sink will wreck your back.

The second thing is the glass on the cabinets and the fact that Just the Maid did them. They look great. It is also nice to be able too see where your wife hid the whatever it is without opening every damn cabinet. Guests will appreciate it too. I often cook in other people's kitchens and finding stuff is always a challenge.

The corner of your stove is just a tease. I bet it is a beauty.

Is this in CA or WA?
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 29, 2019 - 10:48am PT
LaLaLand

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Jan 29, 2019 - 11:11am PT
How much extra did you pay for flush inset vs overlay on the cabinets? Looks like nice rich environment to cook a meal!

I want to claim Monterey Pine on the tree with the ocean and bluffs but I've seen big live oaks in the hills above the Ranch with Point Conception in the distance.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Jan 29, 2019 - 11:17am PT
This place doesn't have gas. I'm still trying to convince wife to get a propane tank. I used electric growing up but have usually had a gas stove as an adult. Electric is just o.k. it will do if you have to. The worst thing about electric is oven doors. They all get wonky after a while.

There is one self-imposed constraint I have for my kitchen and that is to use local sourced materials as much as practical. It is nice to be able to just choose some fancy wood and go down to the lumber guys and buy it but up here that is Spokane which is 3+ hours away and as I said before I am cheap. I have free trees but they need to be cut down and taken to a local small mill and then the rough wood needs to be planed and such. My choices are pine, fir, larch, and some cedar and the odd spruce. Hardwoods need to be brought in. A lot of work with planers and routers, saws and sanders. A winch really helps. Skills too, but that comes by and by.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 29, 2019 - 11:24am PT
Ha! The panels ain’t no plyboard neither.

Love these Häfele blind corner pull-outs - got two ‘em.
Installed motion sensor lights inside ‘em!
A tad close with the sink sticking out. 🤡
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Jan 29, 2019 - 12:01pm PT
Amazing attention to detail there. It looks like a lot of pieces that can't just be bought and screwed in, I like to see that. I'm a fan of no glass myself, I like to hide everything behind a solid door in fact, my kitchen items are generally too ugly and disorganized to put on display.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Jan 29, 2019 - 01:53pm PT
Nice looking kitchen. Like the inset vs an overlay. Clean and crisp look,
Cutting it close on clearance to that farm sink. We always joke “ it takes skill and timing....to wreck a car” . Enjoy your kitchen.
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jan 29, 2019 - 02:11pm PT
Steve , I appreciate your rant.

When the electrician that works for me did his first job with me , I gave him a broom and dustpan.

He asked ,what is this for?

I told him,it will make sure you get paid.

Lol,true story.

Nice work Reilly and Just the Maid.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 30, 2019 - 11:11am PT
Don’t get me started on electricians. 😡

Sitting out in the gazebo bbq-ing last night.
Crankloon building dept droids didn’t want to give me a permit for it cause they were too stoopid to know what they were looking at (I provided a full set of drawings). After I told them that ‘hammer beam trusses’ have been holding up steeples and sh!t in Europe for 6 centuries they went, “Well, OK.”

morons

the goat

climber
Mazama, WA
Jan 30, 2019 - 09:19pm PT
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Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 2, 2019 - 08:38am PT
This was a 1950's 2 bedroom, one story. We're finally wrapping up a, strip to the bones remodel. Trade secret- Hansen "Rosemary" is the exact same color as 100 year old sidewalk concrete. Use the old 1/4 inch radius edger- no big pillow joints allowed!
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Feb 2, 2019 - 08:49am PT
Surf music and pillow joint edgers...gack...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 2, 2019 - 09:06am PT
Pillow joint edgers lead to the proliferation of Roundup.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Feb 2, 2019 - 10:03am PT
Trade secret- Hansen "Rosemary" is the exact same color as 100 year old sidewalk concrete. Use the old 1/4 inch radius edger- no big pillow joints allowed!
For those not in the trades and familiar with the lingo, please explain. You do some nice looking work there Contractor.

On another note, I need to get a surface planer. What can you pros tell me to look for and what to avoid. I plan on using this a lot, not just the random small project.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 2, 2019 - 11:30am PT
Thanks Wayno.

100 year old concrete takes on a subtle ocher, tan color. If you have a historic sidewalk at the front of your house it's cool to play off that theme for the onsite hardscape.

Hansen is a cement company in Southern California and their Rosemary, colored cement is a dead ringer for old concrete. A light acid wash to slightly expose the sand tops it off. A small radius tool to finish the edges and joints adds to the historic look.

Thickness surfacer- I have the DeWalt 12.5". There's for sure better products out there but for my purposes, this surfacer is great. The best funtion for me is to mass, rough rip trim (up to 6" I believe) and stack a half dozen or so at a time on edge and run through to clean up the rip- no sanding required. My guys will waste a whole day sanding each edge individually which kills me.

You'd want a 3 carbide tooth head, self feeding, 2 speed and smooth adjustability.

Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 2, 2019 - 12:21pm PT
Wayno, you talking a portable planer or a real shop model? Big difference, of course.
Don’t have a portable but I recall a Fine Homebuilding review some years ago you could look up. I recall that the Makita was their pick, not surprisingly. No flies on most DeWalt stuff tho.
Do like my Mini-Max, but it ain’t exactly ‘mini’ at 1000 lbs. 😉
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Feb 2, 2019 - 02:44pm PT
I have done a bit of reading about planers and for my needs the Dewalt 735 seems like the ticket. I even see them on craigslist. As much as I would like a big heavy shop model, cost is more an issue than weight. If I can find a used industrial one for the right price I would get it but I am not going to wait forever, I got stuff to do. There was actually a guy in town that had a nice old beast of a 15 incher but it ran on 440 volts. I'm not going there.

I have seen plenty of cheap portable planers about but I don't trust most of them. I heard that even the Dewalts have dropped in quality recently. Not the same machine as a couple years ago but the same model numbers. This movement of power tools to disposable, buy a warranty crap really bugs the hell out of me.
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Feb 2, 2019 - 08:37pm PT
I don't get much use out of my planer - for cabinetry - if you say you're looking at building a kitchen.

Buy S3S, common at wholesale for pennies over rough sawn, rip with a rather capable table saw and a very sharp blade, no need for a jointer, add a few bisquits to keep everything aligned, glue up, scrape, belt sander, finish sander, done -> flat.

Better yet, consider just buying your doors, fabricate the boxes. Doors are super high labor and tooling costs if you want nice 5 piece designs - from rough sawn to finish.

Or just buy the whole cabinet - not many build their own kitchen cabinets - focus your skills and time putting it all together. This, I think you may find, is the lowest cost path to the highest possible quality.

Table saw - and at that - the fence - most important tool in the shop - IMO.

I'm not a pro, though.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 2, 2019 - 09:52pm PT
^^^^ Only somebody who doesn’t value their time makes cabinet doors.* To do it at all
efficiently takes a huge investment. Yes, it can be done with a quality router table, just
not efficiently. With two router tables or the stick and cope bits set up in two routers fixed
to plates that can be dropped right into the router table one can begin to approach efficiency,
but if you really do the numbers outsourcing is the only way.

The same can be said for the boxes. Any number of outfits will make your boxes and ship
them to you flat for your assembly with all hardware holes CNC drilled and at a remarkably
cheap price. Going that route you can do flush inset pretty efficiently by just making the
face frames.

*or drawers
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Feb 3, 2019 - 10:14am PT
The kitchen is not the only project I have. I am not building the cabinets in the kitchen, just refacing them. I really want to do this for the experience of taking a tree and getting finished products. I am into learning as much as building and cheap is always relative, not imperative. Same with efficiency. I am not getting paid and I have time. Besides, the look I'm going for can't just be bought somewhere. Thanks anyway for the advice, JLP.

I have some ideas that you builders might think is stupid or unnecessary but I really want the finished project a certain way and as far as I can tell nobody is doing it that way. I will probably learn the hard way.

I want to make this house my house. I will probably not ever move or sell it. I'm going to make my last stand here.

As an example I want to do a room with pine flooring. Not common but it is done now and then. It's not a high traffic area and I have whole bunch of 1" pine. 16 footers with lots of blue and some big-ass knots. So I will plane them and router some tongue and groove and put a nice finish on and get on the kneepads. Just one room, 200 square feet. My sitting room. Comfy chairs, books, no electronic media.

I have three unfinished bedrooms and four or five other "rooms" to play with. And another bathroom. That is just the inside. I have a lot to do outside as well.

My wife just gets overwhelmed, I love the challenge.

steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 3, 2019 - 02:14pm PT
I use the crap out of my Dewalt 3 knife cutter head bench planer. But I’m in the trades. Nothing like getting all the parts “exactly” the same size. No sanding,etc. I try to avoid sanding on stain grade trim . It can lead to imperfect and varying finishes. Long time ago this one architect insisted that all the CVG fir trim we were going to throw up all over his house had to be bench planed no sanding allowed. He claimed that sanding clogged the pores in the wood. Not sure if he was full of it...he was an architect after all.
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Feb 3, 2019 - 03:21pm PT
Right - 735? For trim carpentry, I can see it. I have one myself. Super smooth on the finish speed - probably cleaner and clearer than any sanding will get you. Knives are somewhat reasonable priced with aftermarket options available - plus reversible - so probably not a bad unit to pick up used after testing.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Feb 3, 2019 - 05:22pm PT
Yes the Dewalt 735. Had mine so long I can’t remember the model #. When purchasing used be careful who you buy off. I had the exact same one stolen off a job site in Boulder. It was even chained up.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 3, 2019 - 06:19pm PT
Wayno, have fun on your endeavors and post photos along the way.

Pine floors are great in the application you describe. Maybe harden them up with several coats of a commercial grade catalyzed polyurethane, then let the distressing begin.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Feb 3, 2019 - 07:50pm PT
. Maybe harden them up with several coats of a commercial grade catalyzed polyurethane, then let the distressing begin.

Cool. That's what I was thinking. I cut the tree three summers ago. The logs got milled not quite a year later and then stacked appropriately until now, outside but under cover. I plan on bringing the boards inside for a few months before I even touch them. I'm thinking that should do. I can check moisture content with a gizmo. Pine dries fast but is also like a sponge.

I'm working on getting pics. I scored a smartphone. I'm just not savvy yet.
Treezypoof

Trad climber
Cyberia
Feb 3, 2019 - 10:23pm PT
Jeez. How to troll Treez. LOL

I had to hack my way back in here to give you the information you need, Wayno.

The DW735 is a great machine. I've had one since they showed up and made all the lunchbox planers look like pee wee herman at the tour de france.

Like contractor said, it works great for ripping strips of whatever a little big, and then removing the saw marks/creating a nice, suqare edge. You can run em through in staggered handfuls to eliminate snipe. it's kinda fun, unless you have nothing on the chip outlet and are getting sprayed. The 735 has a very powerful extraction fan, one of it's key features.

All that said, the 735 with stock knives is a recipe for suffering for what you are proposing to use it for. It is not heavy or powerful enough to plane any quantity of wide, knotty pine. You will find yourself trying with all your might to shove the f*#ker through there while exploding knots put your knives out of their misery.

You can put a helix cutter knive in the 735 for about $400 now, I believe. They were 600 when I got mine. That will change things A LOT. It makes the motor half as loud, because it's working half as hard. The helix seemed to handle knots better also. That was just one time though. I rarely find myself working with knotty wood when the planer is involved. Hardly ever jobsite plane anymore at all.

Anyway, what you need at a minimum is a 600# cast iron Grizzly 20", preferably with a Helix also. Knurled rollers come with those. The rubber ones on the DW735 slip very easily. I had a Grizzly and it is a whole different ballgame from the 735. That one went with the ex wife. Now I have a 20"JET that I got used.

A Grizzly 20" stock isn't much more money than a 735 with a Helix, and would be superior for your intent. You will need a separate dust extractor.

BUT, best option is to watch Craigslist for the biggest, oldest hunk of cast iron that needs a new parking spot. You did say you weren't moving. You need heft and HP for that knotty pine. Flat knife on a portable ain't gonna do it.

Good luck.


Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Feb 4, 2019 - 06:51am PT
Wow, treezyproof- Great info!

There's this lumber and trim yard in San Diego, Frost Lumber, that likes to keep their equipment operating so they have great prices on miling. They have a catalog of all the historic trim profiles they've cut over the years which is very cool. Set-up for making custom knives is about $350 plus milling- not bad on a medium sized home.

So hauling all your lumber to a mill may be the best option.

I'd buy quality tools in this order.

A sharp pencil
Skill saw
Table saw
Chop saw
Compressor
Nail guns
Makita 18v drill/impact set (maybe this one first)
Palm sander
Jig saw
Router
Belt sander
Door planer
Surfacer
Biscuit jointer
Templico door jig kit
Pocket screw jig

Where to stop!

Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Feb 4, 2019 - 08:39am PT
Great info Treeez, thanks. I wondered about those knots. When I used my router sled on that table I started out taking off 1/16" the first pass. Not bad on the knots. As I went more the knots would give me some trouble. 1/8" was max without gouging. My router is only 2 1/2 horses. I have a better one on the way. Pine knots are burly compared to the soft wood. A bit of finesse helps.

Contractor, I have all those tools except the last four and a jigsaw. I do have a small handheld, not to mention a bunch of hand-tools. I can sharpen just about anything and there are lots of used tools that just need some blade work. I picked up a Makita hand-planer for 15 bucks. It just needed the blades sharpened. Nice tool to take off the high spots when setting up the slabs for router planing.

There are a couple of small mills in town but they are just bandsaw rigs for cutting boards. The local building material/lumber yard only has the basics. Spokane has some better equipped operations but that is over three hours away. I will make the occasional trip there but you see my situation, I'm kinda remote here.

One of the local mills sells live-edge slabs but they don't have the stuff or the time to do finishing and some people want them finished. They offered me work finishing slabs. I have been working out how to do this in my shop and what to charge. It's been fun. This brings up the sanding/planing issue. Sanding is a pain and it does clog the pores especially with soft woods. The dust is a nightmare when you get to finishing. With the router sled there is some sanding that you really can't avoid unless your set-up is dead-nuts perfect.

I really appreciate all the info you guys. A lot of stuff I have already gleaned but to hear it from a pro really helps. Thank you all.
JLP

Social climber
The internet
Feb 4, 2019 - 08:39am PT
The planer’s capacity decides how wide, deep and fast you can cut. The 735 with stock knives will do anything that fits through it all day long, it’s just that your work may take longer because you can’t take as much off per pass as one powered by a Chevy 350. Grizzly and such chinese cast iron monsters are a really large boat anchor to have in your shop unless you’ve got some serious square footage and/or you plan on getting a ton of use from the equipment.

+1 to at least price having the boards milled. You might spend more time and money - and run the greater risk of ruining a lot of material - cutting the toungue and groove than doing the planing. Cutting a straight and consistent T-G will be cruxy with equipment found in any but the most capable of shops.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Feb 4, 2019 - 09:10am PT
True about the tongue and groove but in my experience there are some techniques for nailing t&g together when the boards aren't perfect and the stuff you buy is far from perfect. I did my bathroom with some cabin grade t&g pine I got cheap. Lot's of fudging. Quite a few knot holes that at first I avoided but then figured how to fill them by cutting pieces of branch and a little sanding and glue. Worked great. There are some simple jigs you can make to get everything lined up for nailing.

One thing I have to deal with here that you Cali guys probably don't worry about much is the cold. I was redoing by bench top and had a couple sheets of 3/4" plywood that were outside overnight. That flat sheet of plywood was a potato chip in the morning. Yikes.
Treezypoof

Trad climber
Cyberia
Feb 4, 2019 - 09:30am PT
Sure thing Wayno. Not sure why JLP is lying to you.

If you're going to be surfacing pine that you've milled yourself, that has never seen a kiln, you will be totally f*#ked with a 735. Not what it was designed for. Part of the problem is only having top rollers that are rubber. The thing will blow its circuit protector, then you'll have to raise the knives and remove your screwed up piece.

A small removal pass is even more sensitive to the heft of the machine.

It's just physics.

I wouldn't be here if I didn't have direct experience with this sh#t.

Anyone who tells you he can shove anything that will fit all day long through a 735 should probably run for office.



Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Feb 4, 2019 - 09:46am PT
Yeah, there’s gotta be somebody around with a proper planer who could run 200 bf for you in 10 minutes for a reasonable price ($25). He might even have a proper shaper to do yer T&G.
I get that yer into DIY but sometimes it just doesn’t make sense.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Feb 4, 2019 - 09:57am PT
I have been going back and forth in my mind about the surface planer and that's why i asked here. That 735 does seem like a good little machine but I don't want to drop the bucks and then regret it. Several guys I know have given me similar advice so I'm going to wait and find that old boat anchor. I don't need portability, only need 240v. I'll have that soon enough.

It's a whopping 10 degrees F here now and the dogs are out there barking at the wild turkeys. If I don't heat the shop it will be about 30 in there. Time to fire up the pellet stove. Let me see if I can get a few pics.

Edit- you're right Reilly but I'm new in town and so far I haven't come across anyone. At this point I don't mind the PITA of DIY. That might change. I don't do Facebook but the wife does and there is a fairly active local FB page. Maybe I'll get her to post something.

I realize that a lot of what I post here is wishful thinking. Bear with me. Whatever happens I'll enjoy the ride.
Q- Ball

Mountain climber
but to scared to climb them anymore
Feb 22, 2019 - 09:10am PT

My boat bookshelf surprisingly looks a little boat like. Haha! Paint still drying.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Mar 24, 2019 - 02:20pm PT
Are any of you builders familiar with this planer?

https://www.cutechtool.com/product-p/40200hc-ct.htm

I read a few reviews and it seems like more bang for the buck with the spiral cutterheads.

https://www.bestplaners.review/cutech

http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/cutech-tool-meet-new-kid-block/

Treezypoof

Trad climber
Cyberia
Mar 24, 2019 - 03:15pm PT
Not familiar with that one in particular.

Like I said above, I’ve found that any “job site” planer has limited use and is rarely up to task.

Not enough heft to prevent serious deflection, which defeats the purpose. This can be demonstrated by noticing the difference between running a 4 inch piece through in the center, as opposed to close to one of the edges of the cutter head.

It’s simply an activity that requires power and stability to spare.
Treezypoof

Trad climber
Cyberia
Mar 24, 2019 - 03:29pm PT
I’ve been making these carpenter themed coat racks for a while now.


I just made this one in memory of my friend Ryan Johnson. Those are the Mendenhall Towers. There is a small raven above the 4/5 gulley and a little tear drop where he still remains on the backside.


I’m not happy with the lighting in trying to photograph it. I installed it in a doctor clients house that I’ve done a lot of work in as a gift. They are climbing enthusiasts and Towers fans.

I’m not too proud to admit that I tried to weld that Titanium ax head on there, lol. Had to resort to epoxy for that. The Towers are fairly accurate for freehanding 1/8 plate with the plasma cutter. The glacier is galvy sheet metal from a duct. Background is birch skin wth “unicorn spit” gel stain (knot kidding) sprayed with poly. I leave all the steel raw and clean with acetone.

I love making these things and people seem to like them. That first one is in my place, it won several ribbons in the State fair.

For a good time, try slicing a hammer head in half long ways with a cutoff disc. Lol
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 24, 2019 - 06:10pm PT
Looks great! I like the linear view of the mountain scape.
Treezypoof

Trad climber
Cyberia
Mar 24, 2019 - 06:53pm PT
Thanks!

Like I said, photo doesn't really capture the patinas, textures, or colors. My efforts to correct that didn't help much.

The homeowners are in Australia right now, so I left a note next to it forbidding the housesitters from sending photos or descriptions, lol. I'm pretty sure they don't lurk Supertopo or I would have heard about it before, also lol.

Some of you may recognize that stool and apron from before I cursed at Lituya and was shown the door for a while, triple lol.
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Mar 24, 2019 - 07:07pm PT
I was just thinking about this thread and it pops up top of the list. I spent the day cutting and drilling holes in metal, affixing a steel plate to the floor of my van as part of anchoring a rear sliding seat/bed. No pics yet.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 25, 2019 - 07:39am PT
Hey Contractor,
It looks like you have 6 projects going all the time. Do you sub everything or have big crew? I'm jelly of the quality of your projects and the relaxed nature of your posts. Any wisdom to share?
TomCochrane

Trad climber
Cascade Mountains and Monterey Bay
Mar 25, 2019 - 09:33pm PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 26, 2019 - 08:03am PT
Thanks Flipflop!

I sub just about everything out. My job is to find the true tradesmen who knows his/ her craft and charges reasonable prices due to speed, proficiency and reinvestment into their companies. Here's the kick- I mark up these guys 13% and most are a pleasure to work with.

I started out as a mason's tender along with foundation and basement work but cut my teeth on Southern California, production framing crews. These guys taught me the lessons I cary with me today. Methodical systemization and production oriented carpentry that can be applied to a 12 unit condo, a small bungalow, a closet unit or building trad anchors for that matter. I bring this up because I learned to trust subs which has allowed me to focus on my task.

At 34, as a Superintendent for a residential Homebuilder, I realized I was creating a lot of free time for my boss so I struck out. For the first few jobs I did much of the work myself but again, for not wanting to turn down big jobs, I turned to subs- even framing.

As it stands today, I run my jobs from demo to drywall; shooting the grades, tweaking things here and there, laying out the lights, plumbing, heating and so on. I've trained my finish carpenters to run the jobs after drywall thru paint (I still go by every day), then I come back and join them for the big push. I also try to keep up to date with the latest materials and techniques.

My wife does the books, I sleep in my office and I buy used cars. My toys are trail tools, climbing gear and surfboards.
My overhead is nothing. We bang out 5-10 jobs a year ranging from 30k to 1.5 million construction cost.

I really admire the guys who do it all, these guys are amazing. Somewhat unfortunately my bread and butter is being a stable hoarse for about 3 Architects who count on me pumping out estimates and jobs. The benefit is a fair amount of free time and not having to advertise.

Ok, last but not least- I drag my customers into the process. I educate them, provide documents and support that helps them systemize their tasks and we work at a team. They usually are sick of me by the end of the project but they always call back after a year or so, wanting to do another project- they get the bug.

No, really last but not least-I drink a pot of coffee every morning and puff a bowl every afternoon and spend alot of time on rock or in water to keep the sanity.
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 26, 2019 - 08:53am PT

Ski patrol building and upper and lower lifty shacks for the new Skeetawk ski area in Hatcher Pass. Trying to get it all dried in during the week of high pressure. It’s a pretty good bit of work for us to do in 5 days, but the weather is awesome and the time is now.
People are really stoked on the ski area development and having been mobbing us with tasty foods and tons of beer. Speed wing flight bumps at lunch via snowcat doesn’t suck either.
Jim Clipper

climber
Mar 26, 2019 - 09:46am PT
Just wanted to say a community supported, member driven ski "resort" sounds bitchen! Many happy turns...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 26, 2019 - 10:23am PT
What F is doing is a perfect example of something only a few guys are capable of. I'm guessing here, but with that tiny window of time, F has to wear multiple hats, have multiple skills, a sh!t ton of tools and stage everything just right. That's a niche you just can't accomplish with scheduling a bunch of subs who are struggling to keep schedules themselves. There's too much opportunity for a cascade shitty dominos to screw the whole thing up. Plus I'd want to keep that kind of work and that view to myself.
jeff constine

Trad climber
Ao Namao
Mar 26, 2019 - 10:37am PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 26, 2019 - 11:04am PT
Framed, stacked, sheeted, windows doors, paper in 5 days and done well? Oh yeah...a dime a dozen.
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Mar 26, 2019 - 11:36am PT




New red Spitfire, flown twice now...handful to land with some minor balance and trim issues, not quite race ready but very very fast.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 26, 2019 - 11:36am PT
Good point, plus we should show up at the end of 5 days with our level and square and inspect the work...oh and our skis⛷
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 26, 2019 - 11:43am PT
Love that bird and those paddle wings. It quite possibly saved the free world in the battle of Britain. What type of engine do you put in those? Obviously not a 12 cylinder water cooled Rolls Royce.

Is that a Catalina in the upper frame of the one shot?
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Mar 26, 2019 - 12:43pm PT
The single cylinder YS 120 SC (Yamada Co, Japan) has about 1.5 hp when run on a 40% nitromethane, methanol, and oil mixture, and is a four stroke, air cooled, supercharged, and fuel injected high torque engine. A similar type (the YS 115 WS) is the current engine model being sold with about the same power (balanced crank) and is about 1/2 lb lighter. These planes do about 150 to 160 with the right fuel and prop.

That is a ‘SeaMaster’ float plane up above, a 22 lb freightcar of an airplane currently in disrepair. Has seen a dozen flights and one bad landing, pilot error. Lands like a water ski when done right.
Bushman

climber
The state of quantum flux
Mar 26, 2019 - 12:56pm PT
This Ace Sea Master has a nice color scheme worthy of duplication...might want to try that when I repair mine.

Also that float plane is not a model of an actual scale piloted float plane.
HC-130J Coast Guard colors are really sweet though.
Flip Flop

climber
Earth Planet, Universe
Mar 26, 2019 - 04:24pm PT
Hey Contractor,
Thanks for the response. I really appreciate the guidance
wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Mar 27, 2019 - 05:30am PT
Since 1982 ,I have done the same Contractor,the only difference is , I sub the mechanicals and do all the Carpentry and the books.

Have not took a new customer in over 15 years. Cheers
Happy Cowboy

Social climber
Boz MT
Mar 27, 2019 - 06:20am PT
One of ST’s better threads. Thanks to all. Contractor’s business summary rocks. I’m now retired but worked many years as independent contractor in the inter mountain West. Developing trust is key, architects funnel projects because of, long term relations form with subs a result of trust.

Constine, I rigged in the industry. Is that a city of cardboard out yonder, way beyond the rail?

black dogs rule!
F

climber
away from the ground
Mar 27, 2019 - 07:37pm PT
Stats are one building at 320 SF 3 windows 2 doors.
2 lifty shacks at 100 sf 3 wi does one door.
She’d pitch roofs, rafters and blocking cut on site.
3 dudes, 3 dogs, 3 days and one lifty shack to go. Windows and doors in on 5th day, then out. Will do metal siding and roofing the next trip when we build day lodge


While I certainly agree with JLPs assessment (anybody can do this sh#t this fast), it’s the classic “oh, I could do that...”
The problem with all the folks that “can”, don’t.
They arent here crushing it. They weren’t here two weeks ago bulldozing snow and frozen ground for the transformer to go in. They weren’t here building the pad up with dump trucks of fill and staking corners. I was. I’m paying my guys cash from my pocket for this job, and the rest of the work I’m doing for the area. I’ll probably end up about 15 K out of pocket in addition to the time lost on the other dozen projects I’m not making money on while I’m here.
So bring on the dime a dozen builders out there, we’re going to be spinning lift by October 1, could use all the help we can get. Put up or shut up. Hypothetical building doesn’t ever produce anything. Action does.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 27, 2019 - 10:06pm PT
And that's just it. Contractors like myself in warm sunny cities end up as symphony conductors.

From what I've seen of F's work, which appears to be in rural areas, there's long distances to drive for supplies, limited subcontractors, weather complications, fewer manpower options. So you had better know how to play all the instruments, maintain the instruments and be able to sustain this long term to hang onto your crew.

I've seen so many flash in the pan hacks come and go who claim to "do it all". All the faulty work, cat turds they cover up eventually get exposed and they're soon gone. Unfortunately this is usually after they've come in and under bid the legit guys and blown someones life savings and their dream project. As the saying goes "jack of all trades master of none". That said, there are a few out there who are actually masters of many trades.
Scole

Trad climber
Zapopan
Mar 28, 2019 - 06:32pm PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 28, 2019 - 07:03pm PT
Looks great! Maybe I'm seeing hands, thin hands, fist? No sloppy fingers?
john hansen

climber
Mar 28, 2019 - 08:12pm PT


I was in the construction industry for over 37 years. started with foundations and framing for ten years then 25 years with a company on the Big Island of Hawaii.

We mostly did custom homes for the first 15 years then got into commercial work. For the last 10 years with the company I was a full shareholding Partner. I was the project supervisor on 6 multi million dollar projects.

We did probably 60 houses with the same set of subcontractors. Like Contractor said ,that makes things go fairly well.

When we started doing commercial stuff I ended up doing three school projects ranging from a Leeds certified science lab, that was the first school building in the world to achieve the Living Building Challange. It is way stricter then Leeds, for example we recycled 98% of all the waste that would have gone to the landfill.

While doing a second phase of a charter school we built 22,000 square feet of buildings with all the underground dry wells, electric, sewer with manholes and a 110 x 70 foot septic system with a 50,000 gallon tank.

We had a crew of about 10 guys and we did all the forming, pouring and finishing concrete ,and all the framing siding and truss roofs. We had a very good crew with quite a few who were sons of the owners (5).

We had one year to build it and made it on time. One day we were pouring 140 yards of concrete and as I was walking around there was a boom pump with four concrete trucks waiting to unload or cleaning out ( we had them 20 minutes apart). Three large excavators pounding away at the 20 ft deep dry wells, a few small excavators doing this and that, a water truck, and a couple gps controlled D9 bulldozers working on the grading. Plus a couple backhoes and bobcats and a grade all.

The company had two very experienced people who had founded it 8 months before I got hired. One of their niece's became the book keeper/ HR person
and me and another guy actually got the stuff built. We had a great team and would sometimes have 30 people on the payroll. We had many good years were we would rent rooms at some resort on the coast for everyone and their families for the weekend and have a big dinner out on a point at
sunset in Hawaii. I am not religious but some of them were, we would stand in a circle holding hands with 40 or 50 people including all the employees kids and wives, and old Jake would give an invocation.

Good for the soul..

The most important thing for a construction company is to have work. And that was what my two original bosses were very good at.

What I did was interacting with owners and architects and subs and building inspectors and suppliers. Making sure every thing is there when you are ready for it. Being able to resolve problems in a timely fashion, and keeping every one working in the same direction with out getting in each others way. From the first point and a line on the property to the Certificate of Occupancy.

And making sure no one gets hurt.

There were many times when I would have a phone call and when I finished I would have 3 messages requesting info or direction.

It was really cool when we were done with the charter school that had two buildings, one for preschool to grade 8 and another for the high school.

Starting at one end by the preschool the rooms had tiny little chairs and tables and that got bigger as you went thru the grades.

Also got to build another K thru 5 school and both times when it came time to turn the rooms over to the teachers,,the pristine walls of class 5 drywall we have been protecting for months, are all covered within hours, with shelves of books and posters and letters and such.

I really enjoyed my time in the building industry and wish more young people would see the potential there.

Sorry for the long post, got started and it just kept going.

Aloha



Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Mar 28, 2019 - 09:13pm PT
Excellent post John-that sounds like a great company and in Hawaii! You're right about young guys coming into the trades, my two sons won't touch it.



john hansen

climber
Mar 28, 2019 - 09:59pm PT
My Dad and Mom had eight kids and I was sixth.

He was putting my brother and sister thru colledge, and was making 100 grand a year building houses in 1979.

Construction sounded like a pretty good way to make a living to me

Plus you could keep in really good shape and climb on the weekends.


Of the two remaining partners the son of one and a daughter of another

are working with them and will keep moving the company forward.

It was fun.
fragglerockjoe

Trad climber
space-man from outer space
Apr 1, 2019 - 08:08am PT
I built these saw-horses from a pine tree that I mill with an Alaskan chainsaw mill.



Q- Ball

Mountain climber
but to scared to climb them anymore
Apr 1, 2019 - 08:09pm PT
Fragglejoe... Love the saw horses!

I salvaged some pine boards from an old milking parlor to frame this snake for a friend. Long story short, my friend (Pech Indian) wacked the fer de lance... I was determined to salvage the remains. He would not get near the skin even after I shucked the hide off.

His sister was killed by one.

Skin turned out but my carpentry skills are lacking.

rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
Apr 2, 2019 - 06:43am PT
I always wanted a snake skin jacket As a symbol of my individuality and belief in personal freedom...
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 2, 2019 - 06:54am PT
I traipsed all over Costa Rica and Nicaragua, staring at the surf in flip flops without a clue of what was lurking.

I love those sawhorses! A critical skill in framing was to build a burly set of hoarses at the start of every frame job.
fragglerockjoe

Trad climber
space-man from outer space
Apr 3, 2019 - 07:03pm PT
Thought I would post these up.
Does anyone have any insight to frame work for a home climbing wall?
I have four (4X8) sheets of 3/4" plywood.







Happiegrrrl2

Trad climber
Apr 3, 2019 - 07:26pm PT
I know it's supposed to be what WE are building but....

I follow an Arts & Crafts page on FB and someone posted images that come from this link. It's a melange of Arts & Crafts inspires with contemporary. And exceptional craft work. Think some of you might enjoy it.

http://www.priceypads.com/arts-crafts-inspired-residence-in-berwyn-pa-by-archer-buchanan-architecture-ltd-photos/
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Apr 3, 2019 - 07:27pm PT
Yes nice saw horses! We had a job where we were moving from one building to the next remodeling these apartment complexes. First thing we would do is build saw horses. We got pretty quick at it. They would be destroyed by time we moved to the next building. So when we moved to the next building someone would make two in like 10 minutes. Not as nice as yours but yes a good skill to have.

Oh the good ol' days.

Maybe now are the good days ;-)

S....
fragglerockjoe

Trad climber
space-man from outer space
Apr 3, 2019 - 07:35pm PT
Jim B.

I used to have wall with four vertical feet sit start; and twelve feet of roof. That wall topped at seven feet.

Thanks for the responses, any ideas will be taken into consideration.
I'm open to suggestion.
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Apr 4, 2019 - 07:42am PT
Time for a slow rebuild.
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
Apr 4, 2019 - 08:42am PT
Now that's a project. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Repair.

S...
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Apr 4, 2019 - 09:04am PT
1970 750 KO

She has been with me her whole life.
Q- Ball

Mountain climber
but to scared to climb them anymore
Apr 4, 2019 - 10:11am PT

About as big as they get. Large female a farmer shot. It did turn into some good jerky.
FRUMY

Trad climber
Bishop,CA
Apr 4, 2019 - 11:04am PT
How sad ^^^
fragglerockjoe

Trad climber
space-man from outer space
Apr 4, 2019 - 02:55pm PT
Q-ball , Wow ! That'ss a huge bitch, lol.
perswig

climber
Apr 4, 2019 - 03:31pm PT
1970 750 KO

She has been with me her whole life.

That's pretty cool, Frumy.
Dale
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 6, 2019 - 09:04pm PT
8 doors. 3 panel shaker style. Laminated white oak with white oak plywood panels.
steve s

Trad climber
eldo
Apr 6, 2019 - 09:33pm PT
Nice doors, F. I’ve done a couple almost exactly the same.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 7, 2019 - 07:03am PT
The Ray patterns on that bottom rail are very cool. I hope the finisher does it justice.

We used to have our painter do the stain on our doors but when it came to White and Red Oak the stuff would come out looking like the interior of an Olive Garden Restaurant. I finally hired a specialized finisher who used an HVLP sprayer with conversion varnish. He'd build up lightly tinted shade coats. The finished product looked like Stickley furniture.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Apr 7, 2019 - 03:14pm PT
I have been renovating room by room. The master bedroom was last week. 50 year old wood paneling, popcorn ceiling and no flooring. The closet has bare drywall for the ceiling and goes the full length of the room.(13'). I tented the walls and floor first and took of the popcorn. A bit of soapy water in a sprayer and a large scraper did that nicely. I then got a couple buckets of mud and a handful of single-use plastic bags from shopping and textured the ceiling. A couple coats of Zinsser ceiling paint finished that. Then I hit the wood paneling. It was a little beat up and faded in places and dry, very dry. Howard Products make some good wood restoration products. First I used "Clean-a-finish" which is rubbed on with a dry cloth. then I used a damp cloth to wipe it clean and then dried it right away. No sopping water for wood paneling. Then I used their "Feed-n-Wax", which is orange oil and beeswax. It had to be rubbed in then wiped down later. The doors and their trim got a treatment of "Restor-a-Finish" which is a mix of stain, solvents and varnish. Works really well. The window trim was bare wood so I took it down and stained and varnished it. Whew, can anyone say, "wax on, wax off"? I am sore. A lot harder than painting, but it looks great and the wood panelling is still in great shape. Now my wife needs to decide on flooring. I don't really have a preference. I would like the experience of putting in real wood, only for a couple hundred square feet.
F

climber
away from the ground
Apr 7, 2019 - 03:37pm PT
Yeah, I placed that wide ray pattern on the bottom rail centered for that particular door. Grain match and placement is a fun part of the process. Gluing and planing the stock was the not fun part. I’m going to spray them myself with a tinted lacquer from HVLP.
I’ll make and mortise jambs in between coats of finish, hopefully have the 8 built, finished, hung and trimmed in as many days.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 7, 2019 - 04:26pm PT
First I used "Clean-a-finish" which is rubbed on with a dry cloth. then I used a damp cloth to wipe it clean and then dried it right away. No sopping water for wood paneling. Then I used their "Feed-n-Wax", which is orange oil and beeswax. It had to be rubbed in then wiped down later. The doors and their trim got a treatment of "Restor-a-Finish"
All great products! My wife and I use Restor-a-finish on our lacquered antiques. No Murphy's Oil Soap!
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Apr 8, 2019 - 09:27am PT
I feel glad and lucky that this fifty year old house was built well with good materials and only one family lived here and they didn't "remodel" anything. Except the "Susy Homemaker" wallpaper that was so popular in the seventies. Why wallpaper quality wood paneling? Luckily it was only a couple accent walls.
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Apr 8, 2019 - 12:54pm PT
F, enjoying yer Domino? Nice work. I should post up the 4 sliding barn doors I made that
were 5’ x 10’ x 3-3/4” !
tolman_paul

Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
Apr 8, 2019 - 05:17pm PT
Made this baby rattle for my godson for Christmas

Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 9, 2019 - 07:01pm PT
Looks like that rattle can make it a few generations. Nice work!

Next project.
Q- Ball

Mountain climber
but to scared to climb them anymore
Apr 19, 2019 - 11:45am PT
My girlfriend found a way to get rid of all my jars of sharks teeth. Pretty cool. Wish I had a good book on how to identify the species.

Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
Apr 19, 2019 - 08:51pm PT
Beautiful doors F!

Great work everyone.
Majid_S

Mountain climber
Karkoekstan, Former USSR
Apr 19, 2019 - 11:01pm PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 20, 2019 - 05:56am PT
A ground, a fuel reservoir, fans? I give up...
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Apr 20, 2019 - 07:10am PT
Some kind of portable cooling/filtration device? Wtf Majid? It looks well made.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Apr 20, 2019 - 08:53am PT
I picked up a barely used Delta surface planer the other day. Two speed 13" weighing in at 90 lbs. Model 22-580. 125 bucks. Not ideal but a good start for a good price. I have some fun projects already lined up. Maybe in the future when and if i get so inclined I will get Shelix cutterhead.

Another ongoing project that I'm sure a lot of you are familiar with is the dust collection system. So many different nozzles and crap for all the different tools seems to be the crux. That's why I'm glad I saved all those PVC scraps.
Hungry

Trad climber
flagstaff, AZ
Apr 20, 2019 - 09:58am PT
This might not look like much compared to the well finished work others have posted, but it brought me some satisfaction. Its the back half of a single wide. Took out the floor, poured a slab. Put in wood flouring and slate tile over that. Punched through the roof and put in a new one with skylights – all supported with the beams and posts. Added lofts for the bed and desk space. No permits and I am sure it isn't code compliant, but I am also sure it is stronger than the original structure. The height from the wood stove flagstone to the internal ceiling peak is around 18 feet.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
Apr 20, 2019 - 11:05am PT
Looks like that little space has everything a person would need. How much of the work was completed with a skill saw? A Skill Saw used with guides and jigs can do amazing things!

Wayno- The Delta surfacer is a nice tool. I used to have a two car garage that converted to a wood shop in about 10 minutes. I used a big Rigid shop vacuum as my dust collection. A foot switch that turns on the tool and vacuum at the same time works great. The vacuum I had converted to a powerful hand held blower as well. It worked fine for my purposes.

Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
Apr 20, 2019 - 12:36pm PT
Contractor- as you might have realized I am a craigslist junkie. I already scored a nice Grizzly unit with a Hepa filter and some fittings. The big and little shop vacs already see lots of duty. I'm trying now to get the hoses and connectors to make it all happen for all the different portable and stationary tools I'm gathering.

A foot switch that turns on the tool and vacuum at the same time works great.

I've seen that in videos and I really like the idea.

I'm still in phase 2 of clearing, cleaning and organizing my shop space. I expect a phase 3 and 4. Never ends, right?

limpingcrab

Gym climber
Minkler, CA
May 3, 2019 - 10:36am PT
A bouldering wall. Now I need some good pads so it’s not a free soloing wall
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 3, 2019 - 12:05pm PT
What dreams are made of! Clean work!
rmuir

Social climber
From the Time Before the Rocks Cooled.
May 3, 2019 - 01:47pm PT
…just finished this 16'x11' screened porch off the 16' bifold doors which I designed and built in less than two weeks. Fully bug-free, with screens as tight as a bass drum, and we can get lots of fresh air into our downstairs kitchen/dining room.

skywalker1

Trad climber
co
May 3, 2019 - 02:03pm PT
That's sweet! Nice job.

Cheers!

S...
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
May 3, 2019 - 07:50pm PT
Robs...Do you still have a second home in the portal ?
F

climber
away from the ground
May 5, 2019 - 11:14am PT
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 5, 2019 - 03:27pm PT
Is that Silbonet or Equitone siding?
skywalker1

Trad climber
co
May 5, 2019 - 03:31pm PT
Have a 1970's bathroom. Updated it myself. I never did a bathroom so it took a little while understanding everything.




Its like standing in the warm pouring rain now!

Cheers!

S....
zBrown

Ice climber
May 5, 2019 - 10:53pm PT
Nice job skywalker1

That steel soap dish sure looks familiar

Those things are from the fifties at least



neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
May 6, 2019 - 01:14am PT
hey there, say... guys... wow, everything is very nice...


wish i could build a few things...

my friend's son, might help me get a window done...

and, then, hope that i can build a better 'leaf' protection, next
fall for my little 'make shift' ponds, :)


thanks for sharing all this neat stuff!
Dick Erb

climber
June Lake, CA
May 20, 2019 - 01:59pm PT
Remodeling condos in Mammoth I was able to salvage some clear old growth cedar which was in my garage for years before I got an idea for a pickup camper. So I came up with this idea. It had to be aerodynamic, and with a solar panel on top fit through my garage door.

The ribs were cut from 3/4" plywood and the cedar was ripped to 1/4" strips which were glued to each other and the rib frame.

We have taken quite few trips and have been enjoying it. The truck does well on the back roads, and we have woken up in some beautiful places.

Recently I added this awning, and sure enough we have found some weather where it's useful.
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Republic, WA
May 20, 2019 - 03:29pm PT
^^^^

Damn, that is nice work!
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 20, 2019 - 03:39pm PT
One of the finest craft jobs I've seen on ST or of any homemade campers, ever. You've built boats I take?

I'd put max foam between the camper and shell. The wood framing of a factory made camper of an acquaintance came completely apart on some washboards in Baja. Maybe even air down when off road. Amazing work!
otisdog

Social climber
Sierra Madre, Ca.
May 20, 2019 - 04:03pm PT
Contractor, any chance of me picking your brain on my project through an e-mail?
JLP

Social climber
The internet
May 20, 2019 - 04:12pm PT
This thread will be completely destroyed w/o pictures after 6/1. Chrome print to PDF was ~500mb. One of the best threads ever.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 20, 2019 - 04:27pm PT
Otisdog- anytime. Does the member to member work? If ,so shoot me a message.
Treezypoof

Trad climber
Cyberia
May 20, 2019 - 05:59pm PT
I generally hold belief that one should not rock a homemade truck canopy, but that cedar strip number is pretty sweet.

This has always been my favorite thread. A lot of content disappeared when I had that little falling on my sword incident.

One more for the road:

I’ve started work on the caretakers residence portion of a dream residential project. I get to wear the supervisor helmet. Pretty stoked.

I made this “funnel” for the top of the ICF walls:

We don’t have access to a pump truck in our town anymore, so it was boom truck and garbro bucket:

It performed flawlessly in stunning machinery yellow:

Nary a drop was spilt.

Driveway is 25%, so the mixer, boom, and dumps all get hauled out with a loader:

Builders gonna build.

Happy hammering!
otisdog

Social climber
Sierra Madre, Ca.
May 21, 2019 - 02:09pm PT
Contractor - Tried PM'ing you a week ago, didn't work.
Is there a company email address that I can use to get ahold of you?
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 21, 2019 - 02:47pm PT
Things just seem to keep humming along here in Cali.
otisdog

Social climber
Sierra Madre, Ca.
May 21, 2019 - 07:05pm PT
Thanks for your help, Contractor! Much appreciated.
Contractor

Boulder climber
CA
May 21, 2019 - 07:07pm PT
Anytime, looking forward to some photos!
zBrown

Ice climber
May 21, 2019 - 08:25pm PT
Say there zB

Copy this one off
jeff constine

Trad climber
Ao Namao
May 22, 2019 - 07:18pm PT
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