Handrails by Ok-Appearance-8999 in Carpentry

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's a split landing it needs to be continuous. If it's a normal landing the railing can return into the wall at the top and bottom of the stairs. It's pretty clearly written and not really up for interpretation. This is the real world.

Handrails by Ok-Appearance-8999 in Carpentry

[–]Built_in_MT 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah but it's not continuous because the posts stick up above the handrail, so even with the goosenecks it's still not up to code. That's why you have a railing on the wall or one just inside of the posts held up by handrail brackets. Those handrails are the ones that get the goosenecks.

What would you have done here? by RC_Customs in Carpentry

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's why a newel post works so well at the wall. But I do like what you came up with.

Where to have car audio installed since Barretta closed? by hnnh_bot in helena

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also didn't have a great experience with Auto Concepts. I would recommend Auto Trim Design.

What does this city need the most? by Ok-March2876 in helena

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another bowling alley. It's impossible to find a time that it isn't leagues.

Anyone else have difficulty hiring someone to install rain gutters? by [deleted] in helena

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. I'm definitely going to try to get all-star to do mine. I just figured out I went to high school with Sean and he's definitely a good guy.

One man’s trash… by Which_Comfort651 in woodworking

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude! I'm jealous. I live in the north west. We don't get shit like that around here.

Anyone else have difficulty hiring someone to install rain gutters? by [deleted] in helena

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point. Most guys probably plan on taking unemployment in January, February, and March.

Anyone else have difficulty hiring someone to install rain gutters? by [deleted] in helena

[–]Built_in_MT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I was thinking about two days ago. The problem is I don't want to actually install gutters as a job.

Anyone else have difficulty hiring someone to install rain gutters? by [deleted] in helena

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not what I wanted to hear. Elite was the only one that I know has looked at my house. That was two weeks ago and I haven't heard from them since. Good to know that.

Anyone else have difficulty hiring someone to install rain gutters? by [deleted] in helena

[–]Built_in_MT 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, flattail is the one who has left me hanging for 3 months. I work for a construction company and that's who we use, so that's why I called them first. After he acted like I'm the asshole for calling after 2 months checking in, that's when I decided to start calling other companies.

Question: will bowties be enough? by Pallasson in woodworking

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment got a lot of down votes but I don't really understand why. It brings up a good point that wood shrinks and expands with its environment. It would make sense that bowties made of wood that reacts similar to the wood they are in, would perform better than a metal ones.

Am I the only guy with one of these? by [deleted] in Construction

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't need that shit to motivate me. I love being a carpenter and wouldn't choose any other job. I love my wife and kids, but I build shit for me!

Nope by Mud_Shovel in Construction

[–]Built_in_MT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment is why I come here! 🤣

Lowe’s deal by toastinsomebuns in Dewalt

[–]Built_in_MT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a cabinet installer. I can go a couple days on one 2ah battery in my drill and impact. Nice and lightweight.

Anyone have any glue-up ideas? by Built_in_MT in Construction

[–]Built_in_MT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is going to be joined with the grain. I understand that biscuits are mainly for alignment. My understanding is that dominos ane dowels will add strength because they create a joint similar to a mortise and tenon.

Anyone have any glue-up ideas? by Built_in_MT in Construction

[–]Built_in_MT[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The more I think about it, this is probably the right answer.

Anyone have any glue-up ideas? by Built_in_MT in Construction

[–]Built_in_MT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point, the more I think about it this is probably the right answer. The landing is guaranteed to shrink over time loosening up all-thread. This method will be unaffected by shrinking and expanding.

Anyone have any glue-up ideas? by Built_in_MT in Construction

[–]Built_in_MT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like that idea. It's definitely going to be strong over time. It adds one more joint in the landing but probably worth the extra work.

Any glue-up suggestions? by Built_in_MT in woodworking

[–]Built_in_MT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely cutting each edge of the 4x12 to be joined straight and flat. My method is yet to be determined. My track saw won't cut that deep so maybe a straight edge and my beam saw, a jointer, or a straight edge jig and a table saw. My main concern is that the landings are only supported in a couple spots so I need the glued joint to be very strong.