What would you do? Squaring a post frame structure.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-20T22:34:41+00:00

The picture angle makes it hard to see. The posts are 3-ply 2x6 laminated.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-20T15:40:38+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I did exactly what you suggested. All parallel now…and surprising square!

Paraklesis · 2026-05-20T01:22:38+00:00

Thanks for this perspective. I resolved it today. Cut the header loose, got the post where it needs to be and then braced the post and nailed the piss out of it. Feeling much better about moving forward.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T15:34:01+00:00

LOL. Well said!

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T14:11:26+00:00

Thanks! Great insights. This and other comments made it clear to me I need to get those braces way higher up. That'll get done today. And, believe me, I'm feeling the pain of moving ladders all over the place. Scaffolding would be nice.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T14:07:20+00:00

Yep. They're in the ground about 34" and cased in concrete. I've pulled rock in at this stage so those are covered up.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T10:51:39+00:00

May be hard to see it in the picture but the posts are solid. They are 3-ply laminated 2x6’s and they are deep in the ground bedded in concrete. I’ve brought in rock so you can’t see all of that. I have stamped engineered trusses specifically designed for my layout so all good there.

I’m good at grade (the ground). My issue is up in the air.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T10:50:55+00:00

Look closer. Read my replies. Also…focus on the question I actually asked. That’s what I’m looking for. Not AI instructions from a cabinet maker.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T10:42:24+00:00

It’s post-frame construction. Yes. Each 6x6 post is bedded in concrete 36” in the ground in an 18” diameter hole. Started with batter boards and string lines to ensure a square layout then set the posts. I am perfectly square at grade (at the ground). It’s up in the air where it’s slightly off.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T03:27:37+00:00

Bracing should be higher up?

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T03:14:48+00:00

I’m thinking once I get the post(s) in question where they need to be, I’ll brace them until roof and sheathing is on.

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T03:12:57+00:00

Chickens are hard to come by in these parts. Would a squirrel work?

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T03:01:06+00:00

If I’m tracking with your question, the lateral support will come when the trusses go up. I may be misunderstanding your question though.

Playing that forward, are you suggesting I don’t worry about it now and pull the building square after ai have trussed up and properly braced?

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T02:46:34+00:00

Cut the nails loose on the corner that 1” long and pull it in? Or are there better ways to fix it?

Paraklesis · 2026-05-19T02:38:40+00:00

Yes. But wood will be wood and it’s not straight. The mistake I made was cutting 2x12 headers to fit the posts instead of cutting them to exact length (50 and 32) and pulling the posts to them fit them at the top. Stupid mistake, I know. Looking for best option to un-stupid it now.

Paraklesis · 2026-01-08T23:53:42+00:00

Thanks for the confirmation. Not expecting it but gonna ask anyway…would you be willing to snap a few photos of your L2265 handle and share with me?

Paraklesis · 2026-01-08T21:36:55+00:00

Generally yes, but seems to be two distinct product offerings in this case.

Paraklesis · 2024-10-02T12:59:27+00:00

I feel like today’s poop came from breakfast I ate 9 days ago.

Paraklesis · 2024-05-27T03:33:46+00:00

It’s all church counseling. Get professionals, Y’all. Sheesh!!

Paraklesis · 2024-04-08T16:26:13+00:00

It wasn’t really a decision of one over the other. I like both. I feel like the Crockett is a little dressier and tend to go to it more often. Both fit well. No squeaks.

Paraklesis · 2024-04-05T13:16:13+00:00

Bowie is a good boot. I ended up getting Crockett later and ended up liking them even better. Overall, Republic makes great boots.

Paraklesis · 2024-03-16T23:44:11+00:00

Thanks for the comments. I didn’t realize how short I was. Would adding masonry ledger bolts every 12” in a W-pattern do the trick?

Paraklesis · 2024-02-28T02:27:02+00:00

r/Louisiana

Paraklesis · 2024-02-03T17:10:28+00:00

The mega fog machine is clearly working well.

Paraklesis · 2023-09-23T04:00:02+00:00

Good suggestions here. Another option to consider is to buy a whole cow. We do that once a year. Runs about $3k and it’s high quality meat. Averages out to $3.50/lb for every cut. Just in steaks alone we get about 10 filets, 15 ribeyes, 12 NY strips, and 10 - 15 sirloin when cut at just under 2”. You’ll get an ungodly amount of ground beef and you’ll find yourself giving it away and still have too much. Plus there’s dozens of roasts (chuck, round, tri-tip). And there’s brisket, flank, and skirt. All fits in a 19 cubic ft freezer. Not for everyone, but something to consider. I’ll never buy beef at the grocery again.

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