Recent content by TheFixer

To be fair, other than the code issue related to the railings and the beat-up OSB, it was solid, very heavily built - a friend commented that I paid half the price and got twice the steel (I think each post weighs around 350lb). The painting was a LOT of work, but purely cosmetic. I could also...

Yes - they turned out well. Definitely improved the oil/water resistance of the floor, and the dye didn't seem to cause any problems with the sealant. I wouldn't have bought the TS210 otherwise.

I bought all the materials, but haven't got to it yet - due to unrelated construction issues I was never able to have the floor clear (to dye/seal) while the temperature was correct. However, I am still planning to do it - I will (I hope!) soon be able to have a clear floor again.... I will...

It's been a while since I started this thread, but I wanted to share with everyone what I decided to do, how it went and some thoughts. Due to the increases in tariffs on imported steel, the pricing of the mezzaninesonline.com products escalated to the point where it wasn't an option, so based...

I'm looking for a small amount of New Age Pro silver diamond plate steel slatwall. I have a small area (24" x 24") I need finish a larger project (trying to avoid buying another 16 sq feet to cover this area at the end of a wall). Looking for either off cuts or used that can cover this...

I had promised some photos.... Cabinets are all hung. As planned, I added a second layer of plywood, screwed and glued to the first (giving a total of 1.5" of plywood). I did also install the second layer horizontal, so it spanned the pole barn poles. Very pleased with the results...especially...

...that's how I used it....

I thought that - but how do you measure the circumference accurately? I had thought of wrapping string around it, or rolling it, but difficult to get the accuracy needed. However, the combination square (suggested by @PCustoms ) did a good job (though I'm not certain I used it in the best way)

Thanks - those would have been perfect, but hopefully I don't need them now....but I'm saving the link...

Yes...not used it for years though (just pulled it out of the drawer). Never thought of using it to measure a sphere -thanks! By standing it vertical (on a flat surface, against a vertical), and rolling the balls under the flat side of the head it looks like the wood ball is 99.5mm in diameter...

Well - I'm breathing a sigh of relief - and have learnt a valuable lesson; don't trust Amazon reviews. I can use the 4" hog wire... The first ball I bought ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KYQ406?tag=atomicindus08-20 ) is slightly undersized. Given that, and the fact it's made of rubber it only...

I assume you mean 'where' - Amazon. They arrive today; I'll report on whether it's exactly the advertised 4", and whether it goes through the 4" hogwire. For some strange reason I cannot find 'official' test balls anywhere (that's a sentence I didn't expect to ever type... :) )

Yes - IRC states that the railing top rail must be able to take an outward 200lb point load, and any infill or balustrades must be able to take 50 lbs per square foot and (presumably) still meet the 4" sphere test (IRC Table R301.5, note f). I do know that if you use a tensioned cable system...

Thanks to everyone who's got suggestions - really appreciate it. As background, I'm trying to get a look similar to this, but for a fraction of the price. I need to make around 14 panels (for the safety rails, and also the stair rails), and I've already bought the steel U-edging, so I'm pretty...

I may do that...I may throw a panel in the back of the truck and take it to the office. However, I'm going to check them with a rigid (wooden) 4" ball first; I re-read the standard today and it mentions the ball should be rigid (I've got a foam rubber 4" ball that 'gives' a little). I'm going...