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My wife plays pickleball Saturday mornings with a group of women. She hasn't been able to play for the last few months and probably won't be able to for many more months. I suggested she text the group and get together for coffee and bagels, so she could stay connected. She set it up and I...

Merry Christmas, Bob.

Merry Christmas, ODIS.

Star nut, makes perfect sense. Never seen one before. Thanks folks.

I have no idea what this is called. Any help ?

My plates and legs were all doubled 2-1/2" x 2-1/2". Over 30' wide pushed it to 'commercial' build.

Pour the slab 7" wider and longer than the frame. Screw a 2x4 on the flat into the top of the formwork. it will leave you this step-down. Frame sits on upper level, siding goes down to lower level with a rat-strip to keep rodents out. No water intrusion, no rodents.

Pick up a roll of 4' wide painter's film and blue tape to mask off the entire front of your building. Don't count on concrete guys to do it.

35 years in residential construction, I have never seen anyone, pro installer or not, actually 'measure' this installation. :dunno:

Had the Senco. Never a problem.

Beautiful !

If we could afford to purchase a property on the peninsula, I'd be ready to move back to WA (we're ready to exit Florida). Having so many of your cars (and friends) on the road must be a real kick. :beer:

Look into MDO instead of plywood. And your concrete pad should be higher than surrounding ground so you're not weed whacking the post.

And if drywallers don't center their screws ? ;)

35 years as a finish carpenter/GC, the only stud finders I've used were Franklin Sensors.

Ever hear the saying, "Never hire the lowest bidder" ?

I appreciate all the input and education. I'll see what he wants to do and report back. Thank you all.

Needed two guys, not one thirsty guy. :beer:

So, does anyone want to put a market number on this batch ? I wouldn't ask for market price, but it's a place to start.

Actually, I don't, that's why I asked. Over the course of about 40 years I purchased what I liked when I'd come across them. I probably even overpaid for some of them since I don't watch the "market".