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SGropp
Mountain climber
Eastsound, Wa
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Nov 15, 2015 - 05:02pm PT
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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.
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Banquo
climber
Amerricka
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Nov 16, 2015 - 08:23am PT
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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.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Nov 16, 2015 - 08:23am PT
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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!
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F
climber
away from the ground
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Nov 22, 2015 - 09:24am PT
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ruppell
climber
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Nov 22, 2015 - 10:51am PT
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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
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Lorenzo
Trad climber
Portland Oregon
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Nov 22, 2015 - 11:10am PT
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Edge
Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
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Nov 22, 2015 - 11:27am PT
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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:
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Edge
Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
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Delivery is tomorrow.
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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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!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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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.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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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.
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Edge
Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
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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.
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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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).
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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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'?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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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. :-)
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F
climber
away from the ground
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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.
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StefanS
Trad climber
Leavenworth WA
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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.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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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.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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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.
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F
climber
away from the ground
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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.
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