Showing posts with label Post Repair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Post Repair. Show all posts

Monday, August 27, 2012

Following up ...This is a follow up to a recent post

One thing that has been a problem for me is not following up, I have always been aware of the problem and now it is time to do something positive as it is holding me back from my dreams and hopes... This post is a follow up to a recent post in which I wasn't clear about how I finished the repair to the porch post.

Soaking replacement piece in Cobalt a non toxic preservative

2/6 screwed to two strips of plywood then screwed to post with 4inch screws. I call this a stiff back.



Offending piece cut off at 11 inches new piece is 12 inches to make up for settling.


Installed and spliced I am a happy camper.
This is the final product.
Tweaked.
Repaired.
Good for many more years.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Pulleys, Bullies and a Strong Back...

Went to a yard sale at a neighbors on Sunday, turns out that he is an Organic gardener and is a retired equipment operator in the logging industry. It is nice to meet new friends with common interests. They have the cutest puppy a small breed (unknown) what a lot of energy! I was telling Eric that old rusty stuff is what I look for he pulled this box out of his shed...

This morning heard a knock on the door around 9 am it was a fellow from BC Hydro wanting to install the new Smart Meters I have a sign up saying no Smart Meters Keep Out!!

He was civil as was I we had a conversation and he went on his way. No doubt BC Hydro will be back soon with some bullying tactics... A Strong Back that is what this post is about....
Pulleys other bits and pieces brass split key ( my Dad calls it )
Love the box.
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While working on my upper deck I noticed that the post by the steps was rotting away this is what I did...
Cobalt old time preservative, lifting the post with old screw jack, made a strong back two pieces of 3/4 plywood screwed to 2by6 then screwed to post, rotten end and repair made.
    The flowers keep me going.
Have a Happy Day!

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