Bob,
I can't remember at the moment which orbital sander I have. It was a
cheapo from one of the big box stores though.
I want all the tools. I want a drill press, a jointer, a planer, I'll
settle for a combo jointer planer. A table saw. I want it all. Of
course, I'll have no idea of
it...
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deck update.
Bob,
I can't remember at the moment which orbital sander I have. It was a
cheapo from one of the big box stores
Nearly three years after beginning the deck, I am still working on it. It
turned out to be a beautiful weekend, so I uncovered the lumber, and
dragged the miter saw and stand up out of the basement. I didn't do to
much, but got the upper landing decked over. It's slow going because of
the
Dan, do you own a belt sander so when all done you can do a bit of
rounding of corners and edges ?Lee
On Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 02:51:28PM
-0400,
Dan Rossi wrote:
Nearly three years after beginning the deck, I am still working on it. It
turned out to be a beautiful weekend, so I
Lee,
I don't have a belt sander, but I did run an orbital sander over the
railing cap and I did use the router to chamfer all the edges of the
railing cap and the ends of the deck boards. So far, everything looks
pretty good. The miters at the corners of the railing seem to be holding
up
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deck update.
Lee,
I don't have a belt sander, but I did run an orbital sander over the
railing cap and I did use the router to chamfer all the edges of the
railing cap and the ends of the deck boards. So far, everything looks
pretty good. The miters
With all the rain I have not been doing a whole bunch. The next thing to
do is the roof rafters. I won't start unless we have a very nice sunny day to
see as much as possible.
.bob
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It has been a while since I've complained about the deck project. Here is
some of the latest and greatest.
I am somewhat unhappy about the French door installation. It is my fault
for not knowing what to be asking for, and for panicking and asking my
friend to help me, who I knew would do it
a pressure treated wood
sill.
Of course you could also remove the door and replace it with a brand new one.
- Original Message -
From: Dan Rossi
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 3:48 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Deck update.
It has been
Well, weighting down the joists worked on one out of three. We replaced
the two problem joists, re-installed the blocking and the Deck Master
rails, put up two more railing posts, and finally got some deck boards on
the deck.
Apparently, Teresa's powers of mental imagery are not as sharp as
Barry,
sounds like a plan. However, at the rate I work on the deck, I may have
to come to the party dressed as a railing.
Hmm, there's an idea, everyone has to bring a screwdriver and attach one
or two balusters. I'll supply the beer and food.
--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon
Come one, come all... To the Halloween party on Dan's deck!
Dan, since Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year, do you want to throw
this party on the Saturday prior to Halloween, or the one after Halloween?
It's all the same to me. What can I bring?
--Barry
So, I believe I described the issue that three of the joists got installed
crown down. These joists were then significantly lower than the adjacent
joists which meant trouble when it came to the deck boards.
I bit the bullet and managed to extract the three joists and flip them
over. It was
Cy,
that is the great thing about this list, there are people on here who can
commiserate with me. People who have made the same mistakes. Helps me to
feel a bit less stupid at times. I am all up for going and crying in a
beer or two with you.
Take it easy.
--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Hey Folks,
Did some work on the deck over the last few days. Some progress, but we
may have to undo a lot of what we did depending on some testing I do over
the next few days.
I made a huge rookie mistake and it is about to bight me in the ass. I
assumed that all 2X10 lumber was 1.5X9.5.
and cry in our drink
Cy, the Ancient Okie...
_
From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Dan Rossi
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 2:11 PM
To: BlindHandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Deck update.
Hey Folks,
Did some work on the deck
Dan, before you rip those joists out consider if those high spots are
not all the way across. a plane or even a belt sander with a heavy grit?
Just thinking of renailing or bolting up those joists which will have
your previously nail / bolt holes? Lee
--
When you wake up in
Max,
The joist hangar nailer I was talking about is a neumatic nailer. I am
really loving these neumatic nailers. You can tack things together so
easily. There is much less issue with knocking things around as you try
to hand hammer in a nail. Very little movement, just pull the trigger
: [BlindHandyMan] Deck update.
Max,
The joist hangar nailer I was talking about is a neumatic nailer. I am
really loving these neumatic nailers. You can tack things together so
easily. There is much less issue with knocking things around as you try
to hand hammer in a nail. Very little
I have been struggling with a summer cold for the last few days, but still
managed to get some progress on the deck on Saturday.
The main support beam is now aloft, resting in notches atop four posts.
Total length of the beam is 205 inches. I didn't want to have to purchase
and transport 18
I like the idea you are using maybe some carriage bolts Dan not sure
what it is called but when we did the decks we bought a long shank drill
bit which in the end had a screw type starter and then the flat
cutting blade for the size carriage bolts. do not rush the project for
winter. get
: [BlindHandyMan] Deck update.
I have been struggling with a summer cold for the last few
days, but still
managed to get some progress on the deck on Saturday.
The main support beam is now aloft, resting in notches atop
four posts.
Total length of the beam is 205 inches. I didn't want to
have to purchase
, August 06, 2007 12:49 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Deck update.
I have been struggling with a summer cold for the last few days, but still
managed to get some progress on the deck on Saturday.
The main support beam is now aloft, resting in notches atop four posts.
Total length
Dale,
I got the joist nailer from Lowes. It was about 40 bucks cheaper at Lowes
than house of tools. $219 U.S. at Lowes.
I would love to hang onto this tool, but I will only have limited use for
it. Tommy can get more use out of it and I can always borrow it back from
him at any time.
to,
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- Original Message -
From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Deck update.
Say Dan,
Did you buy the nailer from a local store? Seems to me there wasn't enough
time to get
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