Structural Integrity "Insanity come's first"

[dee]

Lumber yard and beam fabrication...to date, NO ACCIDENTS! Caution, even if you don't drink, projects such as these might make you seriously consider doing so.
Dee

 

[Kevin]

Help me out here Dee. What is this? Trying to figure out why it is in shop safety.

 

[dee]

I wasn't sure where to put it, I goofed. It's my toothpick workshop. Sounds crazy, but if you will, look up "toothpick models" on google images. I will be sharing my toothpick structure as it evolves. Can you move this thread to the appropriate place please Kevin.
Dee

 

[dee]

toothpicks are wood too...
Stay tuned, soon I'll have a stairway completed.

 

[dee]

Here's the beginning of my stairway...
It will probably take as long to build this staircase as it would take to build a full size one.

 

[dee]

This should give you some idea why this project is going to take so long. Sorry the image is blurry, but that's me checking out the stability of a couple piers.


I'm not sure why this post was listed under the "non woodworking related projects" section. Now I could be wrong, but when I inspected the pier structures, they looked like wood.
Dee:cool2:

 

[dee]

I want to remind you all to stay focused while on the job-site. I hate to use myself as an example. But as you can see I had a little accident today. I wasn't paying attention to where I was stepping while inspecting some deck floor joists. It didn't hurt too much and since I'm an older single guy...well you get the idea.

Peace Dee :cool2:

 

[dee]

Seems ole Mr. Murphy's up to his tricks again. Just when I was getting over my last mishap someone forgot to secure the piers, and guess what...you got it.


Dee :cool2:

 

[Kevin]

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I'm not sure why this post was listed under the "non woodworking related projects" section. Now I could be wrong, but when I inspected the pier structures, they looked like wood.
Dee:cool2:

Okay you convinced me. It's "woodworking" and since you're making a tutorial I moved it to the classroom. I also appreciate your somewhat bizarre sense of humor. Right down my alley.

Please read this thread. It will show you how to properly insert your images. I have done it for you for your first post so you can see the difference. You can edit the rest of them and if you need help holler at me. Now keep the crazyness coming I am digging it.

And finally, be careful not to get crushed by those pillars.

 

[dee]

Thanks Boss! Your the best. Stop back here later to see the decking, gazebo, and look-out tower. Be safe! Dee:cool2:

FYI, a guy by the name of Stan Munro seems to be one of the guru's of this form of art.

 

[dee]

Just received this shipment. (a "little secret") The guys at the yard are always more than happy to hand select for you when you discreetly slip um a few bucks. Anyway I'm here to tell ya, in some cases pre-fabrication is the way to go



Peace, Dee :cool2:

 

[dee]

Worked on the deck awhile today. If you look close, you can see instead of just laying the decking straight I decided to go with something a bit less conventional. Sorta parque. And because Kevin has been so patient with me, I decided to dedicate this portion of the structure to him...it's now known as the "K-Deck". And after all that decking, I was hungry so I took a "little" break. One of my favorite snacks...hope I can eat it all.

Peace, Dee :cool2:

 

[dee]

This morning I was going to cuss and discuss beam leveling. Instead, wound up showing my rear after too many cups of coffee, and guess what, yep you got it. Fortunatley my security rope was fastened or I would have meet ultimate fate. (Tip) If you find yourself in this position, try a "Riddick maneuver" and twirl yourself back up the rope.
Ugh...Dee :cool2:

 

[ripjack13]

Sounds crazy, but if you will, look up "toothpick models" on google images.
Dee

Umm...that's weird, all I found were these toothpicks,


Maybe I need to check my settings...

 

[dee]

Reminds me of someone in know...in fact...nah, it's not her.
Ok then, the K-deck is coming along nicely, or at least it was, until I uh.....don't even ask how this happened.

 

[dee]

I always say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And you're guna need one if you expect to accomplish feats like this.

see ya tomorrow, Dee :cool2:

 

[dee]

REVIEW time: So this is roughly what 800 timbers will get you. With very little waste. Buy in bulk, Sam's sells a 4x800 pack.

TOOLS: Good wire snippers, small square, razor knife, small clamps, ruler, soft tie, weights (books work fine), needle nose pliers, and something round like a bottle, pencil.
As you can see the K-deck is just about finished, but wait, I've got company, and by looks of that cannon I seriously doubt they're here to check my building permit.

Peace, Dee :cool2:

 

[dee]

I was able to negotiate a deal with those guys, they were even willing to provide a UTDS (ultimate termite defense system). They're now part of the crew.

 

[dee]

Here's a work of Stan Munro. 9 months to build? Maybe his wife was pregnant?

Well "move over Munro-ver, and let "lil Dee" take over.

 

[Kevin]

Dee it's really looking good. Where do you get a paint brush the size needed for such a project once the whitewashing begins . . . your wife's Masquera applicator? And what is a "K-deck"?