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Making wood shingles?

Discussion in 'The Sawyer Room' started by isaaccarlson, Aug 31, 2022.

  1. Softwood

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    And all those NAILS to pull/pound in after ya got it tore off!:hair:
     
  2. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Must be patient my friend!

    Door isnt installed yet. Fitted it last weekend, just needs hinges and accessories. Ive used some other milled wood there and will post pics soon. I forgot to take pics last weekend.
     
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    Roofing nails id pull as i went. The wood shingle nails a row at a time, then a row of cedar, pull nails, repeat. The cedar came off a lot cleaner and in bigger pieces. Lots of times id remove all the asphalt first, pull nails then remove the wood. I worked alone 95% of the time and just a method that evolved over the years. One of my four layer tears i did completely by myself. Pulled off the roof, installed new plywood, shingled and cleaned it all up. House had a round turret too. Didnt plywood that. Shingled over the old cedar. This was 2006 when i was a lot younger. Doubt id do that these days. As bizarre as it sounds i miss it. I loved my trade and still consider myself a roofer even though most of my work is carpentry related these days.
     
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  5. buzz-saw

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    Exactly!

    Within .001 inches ; is that close enough for you?
     
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    And is why a lot of them look like old swayback mares too...
     
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    Im slicing the first board to .999 inches and bringing my micrometer. :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Flora. She was just absolutely fascinated by the door once i got it on the hinges. She'll be two on Oct 30th. IMG_1742.JPG Ms. buZZsaw's oldest daughter Amanda IMG_1740.JPG Ms. buZZsaw, Flora and "Oakie" (I didnt name the dog) IMG_1738.JPG
     
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  9. Eric Wanderweg

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    That is an awesome setup! Nice pictures with the 3 generations of ladies enjoying the spot too :yes:
     
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    Nice!!
    Did you put some kind of finish or sealer on the cedar to preserve the natural color?
     
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    No finish. Even in the shade it changes color. Keeping it as simple as possible and cheap too.
     
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