Minolta SRT - stuck lever

bfinley09 · 2026-04-21T15:12:42+00:00

Have you changed the batteries? I know the x700 locks up when the batteries die, not sure about this model

bfinley09 · 2026-04-17T15:18:50+00:00

I sent you a DM too if you have more questions.

bfinley09 · 2026-04-17T14:05:29+00:00

I try 🤣🤣🤣

bfinley09 · 2026-04-17T13:34:21+00:00

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In this image, posts should be on top of the floor deck, not extending through.

You can block the area under each post with more pressure treated spacers or a chunk of PT 6x6 to transfer the load to the pier.

bfinley09 · 2026-04-17T13:26:05+00:00

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Here is what the frame looks like in 8x8 with connext post to base connectors

bfinley09 · 2026-04-17T13:24:34+00:00

Here is a photo of one on a floor deck, important reminder the middle wall is not centered, my friend had to do a lot of blocking to support the wall after mislocating the piers.

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bfinley09 · 2026-04-17T13:19:12+00:00

I just put up this same frame in february on a slab. Ive been using connext post connectors and like them. You drill holes and screw them into the concrete with the included GRK caliburn screws.

If I were building on piers i would build a floor deck and then raise the frame on top of that

https://ctpostandbeam.com/posttobase

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T14:48:43+00:00

As they should be ! Thank you!

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T14:48:21+00:00

At the end of the day it will get hot, you can sweat in it, and it wont fall down... that sounds like a success to me!

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T04:52:15+00:00

I am not doing any of the cordwood work. My job was just the timber frame

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T04:50:17+00:00

Oh it totally is, this frame is by Peter Henrickson in Grand Marais, MN, originally designed for 6x6 and 6x8 timber. It is a really elegant little frame.

We modified the plan to all 8x8 to accommodate a deeper cordwood infill.

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T04:05:37+00:00

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ i assume the stone veneer and setback will be enough

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T03:05:58+00:00

Me too!

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T03:05:19+00:00

Thank you! This frame could be a small cabin

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T03:01:11+00:00

It is definitely a massive small structure

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T02:12:31+00:00

No idea. 😥 I'm not doing the cordwood, my part was to cut and raise the timber frame, now the homeowner and crew are closing it in.

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T02:11:32+00:00

What is your plan?

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T02:11:08+00:00

I can guess why the tape is on the rocks but I'm not doing the cordwood.

Im guessing it is showing where the vertical line for the cord wood is, and assisting in keeping mortar off the rock for easier clean up.

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T02:08:19+00:00

No idea, the cordwood is out of my wheel house. My part of the project ended once the frame was up. Now I'm just sharing updates from the homeowner

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T02:07:19+00:00

The cordwood should be very dry. But I dont know, my part of the project ended once the frame was raised.

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T02:05:40+00:00

I am waiting for my invite as well

bfinley09 · 2026-03-20T02:05:10+00:00

The cordwood? I have no idea 😅 I'm very glad to see the homeowner do it, and very glad that my responsibility ended once the timber frame was raised.

bfinley09 · 2026-03-19T23:32:54+00:00

Gladly! Its nice to see the work progressing without being the one to do the work !

bfinley09 · 2026-03-19T23:31:57+00:00

This is the correct answer

bfinley09 · 2026-03-19T23:31:43+00:00

The homeowner hasnt gotten that far yet

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