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thekidcormier
Gym climber
squamish, b.c.
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Mar 13, 2015 - 03:13pm PT
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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.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 13, 2015 - 03:20pm PT
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Awesome, Brandon! You'll be hearing from OSHA forthwith!
The second shot being Exhibit A. ;-0
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Mar 13, 2015 - 03:50pm PT
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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.
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Mar 13, 2015 - 04:03pm PT
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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...
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 13, 2015 - 04:23pm PT
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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?
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Mar 13, 2015 - 05:36pm PT
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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.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Mar 14, 2015 - 06:23am PT
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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.
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StefanS
Trad climber
Leavenworth WA
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Mar 14, 2015 - 04:06pm PT
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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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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Mar 14, 2015 - 05:37pm PT
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Bad ass SLR!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Mar 16, 2015 - 08:37am PT
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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
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Mar 16, 2015 - 08:44am PT
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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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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Mar 16, 2015 - 12:18pm PT
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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.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Mar 17, 2015 - 02:51pm PT
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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?
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Mar 17, 2015 - 04:36pm PT
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Turin Italy, treehouse apartments.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Mar 17, 2015 - 04:45pm PT
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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.
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 17, 2015 - 05:21pm PT
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It's ready now for beheadings ......
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d-know
Trad climber
electric lady land
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Mar 17, 2015 - 05:41pm PT
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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.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Mar 17, 2015 - 05:52pm PT
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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.
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Mar 17, 2015 - 06:05pm PT
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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.
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