w Wasnt bad for me. I was kneeling on the other side of the peak of an 8 pitch. Putting a big shed dormer off the back. Yeah that would suck with 2x12's that long. Ive worked with 20' 2x10 and 2x12 PT but this was the longest. Never did much framing.
The Doug Fir was considerably heavier than the #2 SPF. Usually stuff over about 24’ was Doug Fir. Even feels denser when you pick it up. Under the span tables in the Building Code you can go further distances with the stronger DF.
It seems that I’m also always looking for pallet wood ideas too. Here are a couple of red maple/oak standing butcher blocks.
I have added a maple stool pallet wood a project over at Hobbies and interests.I’m afraid I may have hijacked this thread.
I was able to get some more done today. I put up the top side pallets past where I knew the rafter would be. Then I traced the bottom of the rafter onto the pallets and added an inch and a half for the plate. Then I cut the pallets, nailed on the plate, and placed the end 2 rafters. I added a small piece of 2x stock and nailed on another 2x that hung lower, giving me an inch and a half space. This will give the rakes a finished look, and will give me somewhere to tuck the eventual 1/2" sheathing and Tyvek into. Next a strung the front and back walls and added some braces once straight. The front was bowed about a quarter inch in the middle. The back was bowed a quarter inch as well. Once I knew they were straight, I snapped a chalk line on the rafter tails and cut them so they were all the exact same. I kept the side piece up and inch and a half so it'd be flush with the top of the purlins. Working by yourself can be challenging with long lumber. Sometimes you have to get creative. I made a quick jig to hold the other end of the facia board. This 22.5' -2x10 facia was a heavy.
I then did the top facia. Same procedure. This time I used two "helper" boards. I nailed on a cleat under the top 2x6 plate to give it more strength. Everything is starting to shape up nicely.
Some of the rafters are bowed in the middles. Once I install the purlins, I will pull them straight prior to nailing. Done for the day. Time to put tools away. Kioti was a big help today with the 8' box. Daughter wanted to do inside stuff. I need to locate some rubber washer roofing screws. Should be able to put the purlins and metal up in one more good day.
Have you gotten your metal panels yet? Awesome job. Looks really good. I'd be honored to work with you on a project if we were closer, I see I could learn quite a bit.
Yes sir. I have enough of the 2x4 panels I got from Rhode Island to do the roof. I just need some washered screws. I was lucky to have a father that taught me a lot and we got to work together for 20 years prior to closing the business in 2014. He also made me work hard from an early age and instilled some great work ethic.
I do plan to install some OSB I got and tyvek on the wall where the new building connects to the old shed. Once I install the sheathing I can then step flash the old shingles and then install the tyvek over the step flashing and tape the seam. Should provide much more water resistance.
I work by myself all the time and have to get creative as well. Nice little rig/jig. Hows your hernia feeling after that fascia? Surprised you didnt use one by or is that all you had on hand?
Forgot, most houses the trim gets wrapped these days. Im dating myself. Are you wrapping the trim or stain/paint?
The rakes and facias will be wrapped in aluminum. Most likely dark brown like I did on the woodshed trim. Yes I have a 10.5’ brake
Brake is a great tool to have. Never have owned one as its something i dont use that often and no where to store it.
Glad to see the panda bear doing a visual inspection of the bottom of the 8' box on kioti.. Wonderful progress, and always excited to see more!! Great work!
