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So the cabin got built. It's covered in housewrap right now but eventually I'll put siding on it. But it was really just a prototype for the end plan. The idea is to build two larger cabins connected by a long deck. So a couple weeks ago, I got started. 
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Aug 16, 2014 07:00
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it's for the DECK ok. the plot called for something around 12x60, and being a nerd i went with 12x64 and I think it's gonna be the right size. So here's all the loving PT lumber  and here's a longer view of it 
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Aug 16, 2014 07:04
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Got the blocks all laid out close to straight and level.  They're every 4 feet. Ish.  Got the beams on em. Reasonably straight, all considered.  there's a 2' overhang on each edge, which gives the deck a nice floating look but i am worried that it will eventually sag at the ends. If that happens I guess I can just jam some pier blocks under there.  it gets hot as gently caress in the sun, but fortunately my friends the trees help me out there. It's only bad between 1 and 3.  done, except for the back part that I'm leaving off until I saw the deck boards straight so it can all be flush and nice. 
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Aug 16, 2014 07:13
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Got a shitload of redwood 2x6 delivered. about 1/3rd of it is nice and dry and the other 2/3rds are soaking wet.   nailed a board to the side and butted the others up against it  the picture doesnt show it well but it was SO PRETTY in the sun, shiny and caught the sun like an opal  this is the loving bullshit wet wood that I stickered. It'll be about 3 weeks drying before I get out there again, hope its dry enough.  this is as much as I've gotten done this far. see what I mean about how it looks nice & floaty?  farther away view  I bought $140 in stainless square drive screws. Square drive screws are so great. You don't have to push down with brute strength to keep them from camming out. I drove every single one of these 2 1/2" screws with a hand brace and it was easy and smooth and silent and it was wonderful and I took the time to indulge my OCD and every square on every square drive screw faces the same way. 
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Aug 16, 2014 07:24
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I hope you enjoyed looking at all these pictures of my big deck.
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Aug 16, 2014 07:25
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I enjoyed it, also unfff, aligning the screw heads... Just the kind of thing I'd have done too. Eagerly awaiting an update.
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Aug 21, 2014 14:11
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Love it, how much drainage room did you leave between the redwood boards?
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Aug 21, 2014 14:24
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The world needs more big decks, now go off into the world and make more big decks.
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Aug 21, 2014 15:05
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You should probably protect it with some big deck sealant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bg586-wl38
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Aug 21, 2014 19:26
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Uncle Enzo posted:Love it, how much drainage room did you leave between the redwood boards? however wide a #10 screw is
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Aug 22, 2014 03:03
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You are a sick, cool bastard and that is gorgeous
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Aug 23, 2014 01:54
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thanks everyone for the kind words and dick jokes goin out sunday to waterseal what's down and throw on some more if they're dry enough. Should have more pix then.
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Aug 23, 2014 07:07
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gonna need some pics of your little cabin in the woods ps - I think one of your screw heads isn't squared up
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Aug 23, 2014 16:14
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The effort and care required to align every loving screw head is just 
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Aug 23, 2014 18:16
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Sputnik posted:The effort and care required to align every loving screw head is just it's not really as bad as it sounds . since I was using a handbrace it's just a matter of spending an extra 2 seconds to make sure it's right. overall I'd say doing all that by hand took me about maybe an extra 45 mins, maybe an hour
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Aug 23, 2014 20:03
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Laminator posted:ps - I think one of your screw heads isn't squared up n ... nnn .... no!!! NO!!!!
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Aug 23, 2014 20:04
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By square drive you mean Robertson, right? 
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Aug 26, 2014 17:35
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DrakeriderCa posted:By square drive you mean Robertson, right? yes, is there a different square drive that I'm unaware of?
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Aug 27, 2014 03:42
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cool deck OP
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Aug 27, 2014 05:01
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at least there's 4 possible correct orientations for each screwhead
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Aug 27, 2014 06:00
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bobbilljim posted:at least there's 4 possible correct orientations for each screwhead actually there are only two edit: O wait I see what u mean, yes rotor fucked around with this message at 05:34 on Sep 1, 2014 |
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Aug 27, 2014 06:15
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rotor posted:yes, is there a different square drive that I'm unaware of? Nah, I'm just making sure Mr.Robertson gets the credit he's due.
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Aug 28, 2014 19:53
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Mr. Robertson makes the best screws gently caress all the others
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Aug 28, 2014 21:52
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Wild EEPROM posted:gently caress all the others but for gods sake dont screw them
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Aug 29, 2014 04:17
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DrakeriderCa posted:Nah, I'm just making sure Mr.Robertson gets the credit he's due. o i c very good then
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Aug 29, 2014 06:22
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That sure is a long loving deck, man. I dig.
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Aug 29, 2014 18:03
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rotor posted:I drove every single one of these 2 1/2" screws with a hand brace and it was easy and smooth and silent and it was wonderful and I took the time to indulge my OCD and every square on every square drive screw faces the same way. Good lord what are you, some kinda weirdo supernerd? <yospos.txt> Oh, well carry on then. That's a beautiful deck, though it's missing the usual crushed beer can flooring that comes with most of the projects my dad and his buddies made.
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Aug 29, 2014 23:53
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You could have some epic parties on that thing. If there were... you know, people around to invite.
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Aug 31, 2014 01:09
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I'd be willing to party on that deck.
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Sep 2, 2014 07:22
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fork bomb posted:I'd be willing to party on that deck. you are always invited to do exactly that. if you need a place out in the country to party and get covered in poison oak, just let me know.
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Sep 3, 2014 05:25
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rotor posted:you are always invited to do exactly that. if you need a place out in the country to party and get covered in poison oak, just let me know. I'll bring the moonshine and the banjo, you bring that purty mouth.
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Sep 4, 2014 04:12
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I got a accordian, can I come
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Sep 4, 2014 04:18
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slap me silly posted:I got a accordian, can I come Now all we need is someone with a harmonica and someone with a jaw harp and then we'll have a jug band!
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Sep 5, 2014 05:30
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Rotor our new property allows us to build a deck so you have inspired me, i'm going to build a deck to put next to Hausbus though i'm going to be using Torx bits, as they are six-sided and require a max of 30 degrees adjustment away from their proper torque point to align, whereas square drive can be up to 45 degrees off
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Sep 5, 2014 19:22
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Jonny 290 posted:Rotor our new property allows us to build a deck so you have inspired me, i'm going to build a deck to put next to Hausbus hooray! quote:though i'm going to be using Torx bits I am loving livid with rage right now you don't even know
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Sep 6, 2014 20:25
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Also building a deck, using torx bits. Hey it's europe and we don't even know what robertson bits are.
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Sep 6, 2014 20:44
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this here is some bullshit I tell u what
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Sep 7, 2014 06:46
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Hey cheer up, lets have a friendly UK style barbecue and boil some meat.
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Sep 7, 2014 08:55
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Sounds good, I'll bring mince.
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Sep 7, 2014 12:33
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rotor posted:this here is some bullshit I tell u what 
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