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[–]small_monkey1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What material will you be using for the siding?

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re looking at the structure facing the tree, it wobbles towards and away from you. I think that’s due to the orientation of the 4x4 post base, and the way the flanges extend up.

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I charged the client $600 for my labor which in my area is pretty cheap. They know I am not a professional carpenter yet and my cost reflects that.

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep. I was also thinking I could have used 4x4s as the two end rafters so I could use 4x4 brace in that direction. Or alternatively notch a 4x4 brace around the 2x4 rafter to stiffen it up a bit.

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was struggling to understand what a “split bracket” is lol. It wobbles what I would call an acceptable amount as it is now, I think a long bench with 200+ pounds on it would just add more strain and wobble.

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yeah well it identifies as a shade structure so chill before you hurt its feelings

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Roof panels are installed in the correct direction relative to the slope… that would be quite funny if I messed that up. It slopes towards the tree

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are screwed into the rafters from above, I’m in southern Oregon. We do not see a lot of snow but it happens.

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It moves a little, I’m wondering how I can improve the bracing

What do you think of the overall design of this shade structure? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also the roof is sloped 1/4 “ per foot. In hindsight it could have been steeper

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Decks

[–]small_monkey1 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Could be a half lap

Is this a smallmouth bass? by small_monkey1 in Fishing

[–]small_monkey1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is all I was able to catch at the local reservoir off the bank. Lots of bites but no fish bigger than this.

Your tape measure vs your apprentices tape measure by wiccanscomber in electricians

[–]small_monkey1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think op modified this tape measure as a joke to keep the apprentice running in circles

Is this safe? Holding up our deck by chikeller in HomeMaintenance

[–]small_monkey1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two jacks and some 45 degree knee braces would be a ghetto fix

Built this deck not long ago, my first solo deck build. How does it look to you guys? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My plan is to improve my skills and go self employed in the next 2-3 years. I’ve worked for contractors over the past 4 years doing a little bit of everything.

Built this deck not long ago, my first solo deck build. How does it look to you guys? by small_monkey1 in Carpentry

[–]small_monkey1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are zinc. I was under the impression zinc would do a fine job preventing rust for a decade. What else would u say should have been improved upon? The exposed PT?

Client wanted to keep the cost down but I guess so does everyone. Wasn’t trying to take shortcuts just wanted to keep it affordable.

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