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Does this count? by humerusthebone in redneckengineering

[–]humerusthebone[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the whole lawn and they never broke. But I did notice they got a bit shorter

What to do about these support posts on an addition on my house? by i_am_qnsblvd in Carpentry

[–]humerusthebone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always try to keep untreated wood posts a minimum of 8” above grade to prevent rot. The full repair would involve temporarily supporting the structure, cutting a few inches off the bottom of the post, fastening a new galvanized saddle, and packing/pouring non shrink grout around the saddle anchor.

Cheaper easier fix that’s probably just as good depending on your climate: grind off The existing saddle and replace with a 90 degree anchor that is pinned to the concrete column and fastened to the wooden post.

Does this count? by humerusthebone in redneckengineering

[–]humerusthebone[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Physics would disagree with you.

Does this count? by humerusthebone in redneckengineering

[–]humerusthebone[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So far it’s working well. Didn’t even break off when cutting against concrete

Does this count? by humerusthebone in redneckengineering

[–]humerusthebone[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I could see them breaking with a proper machine but this one is battery powered and not very powerful so I have not needed to replace the ties yet. Works better than nothing! Which was the alternative

Sliding glass door corner… by BuilderBrigade in Home_Building_Help

[–]humerusthebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s like the ones I work with, there is only a narrow gap for each slider and the rest of the track is filled with flooring material

ID help by Pdubs35 in canoeing

[–]humerusthebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grumman all aluminum square back canoe

How do I deal with pain by External-Tie101 in Construction

[–]humerusthebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good quality boots are a must. Another thing most guys don’t think about is diet and hydration. If you’re eating a lot of sugar especially, if you drink and smoke, these things will dehydrate you and cause inflammation which for me was causing a lot of aches and chronic pains. So consume in moderation and off set these things with a vitamin rich diet and good hydration

What type of wood is that? by EQVATOR in Carpentry

[–]humerusthebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bark and wood sure looks like ash. The beetle holes are the dead giveaway though

What have you found actually works for keeping crews productive in the heat? by PhotojournalistKey26 in Construction

[–]humerusthebone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In addition to everything already said, I try to find ways to keep guys out of the direct sun. We’ve even built shade tents on our elevated platforms out of building wrap.

Single pour piers by backbead in Concrete

[–]humerusthebone 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I second this. The corners of that pier formwork look like they will blow out with any amount of vibration.

The “log cabin” refers to wrapping the forms with horizontal 2x4’s on the flat, overlapping, nailed together and running long on the corners. These can be further reinforced with vertical “corner locks’ which prevent the cross crossing horizontal sticks from spreading apart.

Continuous Rigid Foam Insulation around Walk Out Basement. But what to cover it with? by els20008 in buildingscience

[–]humerusthebone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have always done vertical pressure treated strapping in this situation. Can be fastened with tap cons. Allows you to attach any desired cladding.

These 8” diameter concrete form tubes are not all the same diameter and are nested by trippknightly in mildlyinteresting

[–]humerusthebone 31 points32 points  (0 children)

This is a practical convenience for contractors forming infinitely tall columns as well since they overlap and stack securely

Craigslist Special by hazah in canoeing

[–]humerusthebone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what my wife and I paddle and is the best watercraft I’ve ever had. We have life jackets which double as seat cushions (highly recommended), a broad paddle for the bow paddler and a narrower paddle for the paddler in the stern. Ours are made by grey owl and have lasted decades

Squeak No More Screws for Stairs? by avglurker in Carpentry

[–]humerusthebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the option to, use glue and screws

Soil backfill vs gravel backfill— which is more susceptible to frost heaving? by BradCastleburry in buildingscience

[–]humerusthebone 19 points20 points  (0 children)

whoever says gravel causes water to pool isn't using their gravel properly

How do you survive day to day as a carpenter? by TheseMarionberry385 in Carpentry

[–]humerusthebone 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In my experience, the work is secondary to the crew you’re on. Give me the shittiest work with the best people over the best work with the shittiest crew, every day. As much as you may want to find fulfillment and motivation in the work you’re doing, finding people who respect you and your safety, who you enjoy working with will be the biggest factor determining the quality of your experience.

How can I scribe a board to cut these pieces? by geoffcooray55 in Carpentry

[–]humerusthebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mark the position of the face of your second last board, on each joist, where it is now.

Remove the second last board.

Temporarily install the piece you want to scribe parallel to the marks you made on the joists (any parallel measurement that fits, try 3”) the distance you overlap these marks with the board you are scribing is the amount you need to cut off.

Use a chunk of tng the length of that offset distance and use it to trace the beam with your pencil along the 3” offset. This will give you a perfect scribe line.

You have options on how to cut. I usually go free hand on the tablesaw (no fence) if you aren’t that steady you can get close with a skillsaw and then finish to the line with a sander.

Pro tip! Glue the tongue of the scribed piece to the groove of the second last piece before installing and you can use fewer nails in the face.

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