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Brandon-
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The Granite State.
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Jan 13, 2015 - 03:06am PT
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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.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jan 13, 2015 - 05:59am PT
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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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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Jan 13, 2015 - 06:27am PT
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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.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Jan 13, 2015 - 07:19am PT
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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?
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Jan 13, 2015 - 08:53am PT
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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.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Jan 14, 2015 - 01:01pm PT
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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.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jan 14, 2015 - 01:39pm PT
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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!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Jan 14, 2015 - 01:44pm PT
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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.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Jan 14, 2015 - 04:58pm PT
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I second that.
Great looking work,your floor as well Brandon.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Jan 14, 2015 - 05:02pm PT
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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.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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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]
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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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.
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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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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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Great work Steve A.
You too SLR.
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Edge
Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
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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.
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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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.
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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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.
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