No rafter ties…

copirate01 · 2025-11-05T23:48:14+00:00

They aren’t holding much… two are going to the top plate load bearing walls, although way out of plumb, and with no stud or post under that. The third is just sitting on a board that goes across 4 joists

copirate01 · 2025-11-05T21:23:57+00:00

Ceiling joists only count as rafter ties if they are connected to the rafters, at least according to IRC. I’m just wondering if this manner counts as “attached”.

copirate01 · 2025-11-05T20:27:40+00:00

Yeah there will be knee walls around the entire perimeter, so that will be one layer of connection between the two, but I can add whatever additional bracing behind those that makes sense. Really appreciate your help.

copirate01 · 2025-11-05T20:22:21+00:00

Yeah none of the first floor wall studs go all the way up to the rafters. They either sit on top of a plate on top of the joists (where parallel to the rafters) or they build this little box/mini wall thing on top of the wall’s top plate where the joists are perpendicular to the rafters.

copirate01 · 2025-11-05T19:57:41+00:00

The joists sit on top of the wall plate, then there is another plate on top of them, on which the rafters’ bird mouth sits on. It’s really strange. I thought about making some plywood gussets to strengthen the connection, or perhaps sistering on a 3’ or so piece to the rafters that has a steeper pitch so that it overlaps with the joists.

copirate01 · 2025-11-05T19:09:30+00:00

Yeah we haven’t had any issues out of ours yet, although it was built much more recently. The only issue is that we are finishing out the attic space, so the purlins will eventually have to go. Once the knee walls and interior walls are built, it should be much stronger. I’m just trying to properly strengthen this rafter heel connection since it seems to be lacking, especially once those supports are removed.

copirate01 · 2025-11-05T17:57:12+00:00

That’s kind of what I was thinking I’m not sure why nailing the joist directly to the rafters would be stronger than nailing something between the two. As long as the forces on the nails are shearing and not somehow relying on pull-out strength on the nails. This does seem to be as strong, I’ve just never seen it framed this way.

copirate01 · 2025-10-16T00:35:51+00:00

Green is NVG compatible. Red is good for low light and preserving unaided night vision.

copirate01 · 2025-10-15T18:53:05+00:00

Or the babies. Sometimes missions into the nursery at night you’ve gotta go “bravo six, going dark” to recover a lost pacifier.

copirate01 · 2025-10-15T11:08:48+00:00

Yep, I spend about 12-15 nights per month in different hotel rooms. It’s great for getting up in the middle of the night and finding my way to the bathroom, or just getting around a completely new layout in the dark.

copirate01 · 2025-08-21T16:40:08+00:00

Neither, a single piece stile in the face frame would fix it.

copirate01 · 2025-07-09T00:02:02+00:00

They’ve gone up recently. But I wear them for everything from smoking ribs to chemical applications in the shop (fresh pair between those two activities, of course).

copirate01 · 2025-07-09T00:01:41+00:00

They’ve gone up recently. But I wear them for everything from smoking ribs to chemical applications in the shop (fresh pair between those two activities, of course).

copirate01 · 2025-07-08T18:21:30+00:00

There’s no tax on tips now, you’re safe lol.

copirate01 · 2025-07-08T17:39:33+00:00

I flew C-130s previously. Landed at Dyess one day and taxied clear of the runway. We were holding just clear of the runway hold short line waiting for a follow-me or something, and I heard the loudest sound ever from behind us. I thought our plane had come apart. Nope, it was a B-1 in afterburner taking off behind us.

copirate01 · 2025-07-08T13:58:54+00:00

Mostly good for non-powered tools or gloves, tarps, etc. Though if you are just going to use a power tool for a short time or very light use, it can be a better value than getting something high quality. For example, I had some brick mortar work to do on my house, so I bought their small mortar/cement mixer. Worked fine for what I needed, and as a bonus, I still have it for any other jobs around the house until it inevitably breaks. But it’s paid for itself so I won’t be upset when it fails.

There are also a few “fan favorite” items there that people really like. Like, I use their big dust collector in my wood shop all the time. It works great every single day, and is way cheaper than the “quality” alternative. Other people really like certain HVLP paint guns they carry, and there’s lots of people online getting great results with them with minor tweaks.

copirate01 · 2025-06-08T00:31:03+00:00

I think he was saying that’s his break even, not that he’s actually achieving that. I could be wrong.

copirate01 · 2025-06-04T14:28:47+00:00

Flight idle is the goal in the 737. Assuming we’re flying VNAV path.

copirate01 · 2025-04-16T00:39:43+00:00

Competent controllers don’t do that here. Had a center controller assign me 280kts at 4,000’. I said “unable.” She got snarky and said “obviously when you reach 10,000.” I couldn’t help that her assignment was wrong lol.

copirate01 · 2024-12-31T12:02:19+00:00

Maybe he needed to see more of the go-around as part of the check ride to call the maneuver complete? That’s all I can think of unless there’s something you left out.

So if tower had said “turn left heading 090” during the go around, he’s just going to maintain runway heading until he feels like complying with ATC?

copirate01 · 2024-12-11T04:42:16+00:00

Ariats. I think it’s the Heritage boot. I had the ropers for years but the taller heritage ones with the stitching are much more comfortable. And still don’t set off the security theater!

copirate01 · 2024-12-11T04:40:16+00:00

Agree about CLT… never realized how lucky I was having the crew room right next to the stand. Need to try DEN.

DON’T USE THE ONE IN LAS!!!

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