Puget Dude’s creations and fabrications (Random project thread.)
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larry4406
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So are the stair graspable handrails gonna be rebar?
Code indicates #10 (1.25" diameter) thru #16 (2" diameter) would suffice...
Code indicates #10 (1.25" diameter) thru #16 (2" diameter) would suffice...
Larry, I have done rebar rails before, probably will do 1-1/4" pipe this time around. (1.66"OD) with either **** welded elbows or Kee fittings.
The existing handrail is a peeled log pole. It definitely needs to be replaced with a "Mountain Industrial" railing design of some sort.
Natural wood, metal accents, welded wire... right down my alley. Throw in the ability to add some diamond plate accents and I was all in. 
Damn that really was right down your alley. When I saw the before, and the first pictures of your pine I didn't think I would like it. I was wrong. It looks great and it has your signature all over it.
Damn that really was right down your alley. When I saw the before, and the first pictures of your pine I didn't think I would like it. I was wrong. It looks great and it has your signature all over it.
Ya-Ya-Yaaaaaa, looks good Scott.........but once again where's the damn rebar??
You know a real man of your creativity would $hitcan the deer antler lamp and create a faux deer antler lamp out of rebar.....that way you stay compliant with the Basis of Design.
You know a real man of your creativity would $hitcan the deer antler lamp and create a faux deer antler lamp out of rebar.....that way you stay compliant with the Basis of Design.
I built that big antler lamp 20+ years ago out of elk and mule deer sheds I picked up on the ranch in Wyoming and whitetail sheds from Washington, Idaho and Missouri. The wiring is completely hidden, it runs inside the antlers. Used a tomato cage for the form, cut it out after all the antlers were screwed together.
Rebar probably would have been easier.
Look, I’m not trying to discount your younger hornier years by any means.
You’re older now, those memories are important.
But you set the bar, and that damn bar includes an R and gawt damn E.
Don’t disappoint us
Minor 5-figure $$$$$ diversion...
Had to replace my entire HVAC system at the summer place. Compressor STB.
Turns out the return air system was undersized/restricted during the original build 17 years ago, so that is going to be reworked as well.
Small local company, 5 man crew, I was really impressed with their work. Got lucky with timing- they had a break in their schedule, equipment was in stock at the supply house; he sent me the estimate on Monday night , it was done by noon on Wednesday.
The big swinging **** HVAC company up here (that did the initial installation..) was 2-3 weeks out and over 60% higher on their bid.
Lesson learned.
Had to replace my entire HVAC system at the summer place. Compressor STB.
Turns out the return air system was undersized/restricted during the original build 17 years ago, so that is going to be reworked as well.
Small local company, 5 man crew, I was really impressed with their work. Got lucky with timing- they had a break in their schedule, equipment was in stock at the supply house; he sent me the estimate on Monday night , it was done by noon on Wednesday.
The big swinging **** HVAC company up here (that did the initial installation..) was 2-3 weeks out and over 60% higher on their bid.
Lesson learned.
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Finallygotit
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Well, that's something you shouldn't have to worry about for some time. And I'm sure it's going to work a whole helluva lot better than the previous set-up.
I sure hope you're right. We elected to go-ahead and replace the gas furnace section as well as the AC condensor/ air handler, since it was also 17 years old- and is located in the crawl space at the opposite end of the house from the access door. 70'+ of bent over crab walk for access. Not a pleasant service call.Well, that's something you shouldn't have to worry about for some time. And I'm sure it's going to work a whole helluva lot better than the previous set-up.
M.Brane
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We had ours replaced recently too though there was originally no A/C just the 50+ year old furnace that was still working fine. Curious to see the next Edison bill since we've been thoroughly enjoying it.
I'd have been tempted to see about cutting in an access hatch in the floor in that area. May not be feasible depending on the floor type though.
When we remodeled, they had a cutout at the far end of the house in the den floor for access to the crawl space. Now, it's covered with carpet so not too easy to get to if ever needed. Too bad we didn't add a regular access in the foundation on that side.
Of course, the new interior loft railings mean we have to replace the log rails on the outside porch off the loft....
Had to make a quick trip down to Phoenix for a doctor appointment, so I took the opportunity to pick up the 12' long rectangular steel tubing and a 16' cattle panel at Tractor Supply.
Since I also need to get the 12' long railing weldment to and from powdercoat, I decided to build a hitch extender for my overly large truck with the ridiculously short bed....used some 2x2 tubing and diamond plate out of the drop pile for the folding extension, a 4' long piece of bed rail for the crossbar, and two chain links for the tie downs. the extension gets me out out to 10' on the RAM, 9' on the Colorado. I jumped up and down on the end a few times for a proof test in lieu of finite element analysis.
Picked up the tube steel at American Metals in Mesa. 1.5"x 3" x. 060" x 20' lengths were $49.20 each, cut to 12' long for transport. Industrial Metals in Phoenix quoted $98.50 each plus a cut charge. ( FYI @rattle_snake...)
Stopped at TSC on the way back for the 4x4 x16' cattle panel. Cut it to 12' long in the parking lot with my 3" Ryobi cutoff tool. (@Jgaz ...
)
114°F outside, 76°F in my new shop. Did the cuts outside with my Evolution Cold Saw, then moved everything inside for fit up and assembly.
Built 2 sections, one at ~12' and one at ~6' long.
Added a few weld tabs for a wooden top rail.
Loaded up and ready to go to the powdercoater up in Snowflake, AZ tomorrow.
More to come.
Had to make a quick trip down to Phoenix for a doctor appointment, so I took the opportunity to pick up the 12' long rectangular steel tubing and a 16' cattle panel at Tractor Supply.
Since I also need to get the 12' long railing weldment to and from powdercoat, I decided to build a hitch extender for my overly large truck with the ridiculously short bed....used some 2x2 tubing and diamond plate out of the drop pile for the folding extension, a 4' long piece of bed rail for the crossbar, and two chain links for the tie downs. the extension gets me out out to 10' on the RAM, 9' on the Colorado. I jumped up and down on the end a few times for a proof test in lieu of finite element analysis.
Picked up the tube steel at American Metals in Mesa. 1.5"x 3" x. 060" x 20' lengths were $49.20 each, cut to 12' long for transport. Industrial Metals in Phoenix quoted $98.50 each plus a cut charge. ( FYI @rattle_snake...)
Stopped at TSC on the way back for the 4x4 x16' cattle panel. Cut it to 12' long in the parking lot with my 3" Ryobi cutoff tool. (@Jgaz ...
)114°F outside, 76°F in my new shop. Did the cuts outside with my Evolution Cold Saw, then moved everything inside for fit up and assembly.
Built 2 sections, one at ~12' and one at ~6' long.
Added a few weld tabs for a wooden top rail.
Loaded up and ready to go to the powdercoater up in Snowflake, AZ tomorrow.
More to come.
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