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With exception of PT sleepers and a custom copper cap this was entirely built from red cedar for rot resistance. I wove the hip corners on shingles to eliminate the bulk of ridge pieces. The...
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It's never a bad thing to have a relaxing view while you work. Ipe` has been a fantastic wood for pojects like this Another one on sleepers over EPDM rubber roofing.

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Re: Build This Simple Router Jig and Mill Your Own Molding On-Site
Hi Chuck,
posted: 7:20 pm on November 3rd(too bad this site is attracting scam spam like the above)
I came up with almost the exact same solution back in '96 or '97 before I had my router table or my Williams and Hussey molder.
I had a Radial Arm saw on the jobsite and drilled the waste hole like you have there in the outer corner of that table, then screwed guide lumber down. I made several hundred feet of smaller moldings with it on that job.
One thing I did differently though that I think is an improvement, was that I used 5/4 for the guide blocks and then freehand routed a dado drop the size of the router base. This let me position it more securely and accurately time after time.
Your series here is one of the things I enjoy at the new FHB site
PFN
PFN
Re: AZEK now in Home Depot
Whale now Dahlin',
posted: 5:48 pm on August 30thI've been using Azek from local suppliers for many years now up here in Maine - and they say we're backwards and behind the times and all that...
I've also used Koma I think it is, which has the same dense interior structure that is nice for milling, unless this old man's memory is turned around.
When we go to trade shows, it seems like there is about 30 different brands of cellular PVC, all claiming to be the best.
I think like laminates are all called Formica and Circular saws all get called Skilsaws, that Azek is well on the way to owning the title for this product though.
Be well, and keep your thumb out from under the hammer
Re: AZEK now in Home Depot
Whale now Dahlin',
posted: 5:47 pm on August 30thI've been using Azek from local suppliers for many years now up here in Maine - and they say we're backwards and behind the times and all that...
I've also used Koma I think it is, which has the same dense interior structure that is nice for milling, unless this old man's memory is turned around.
When we go to trade shows, it seems like there is about 30 different brands of cellular PVC, all claiming to be the best.
I think like laminates are all called Formica and Circular saws all get called Skilsaws, that Azek is well on the way to owning the title for this product though.
Be well, and keep your thumb out from under the hammer
Re: Ipe` and Fypon with view by God
Thanks, Meinecke,
posted: 10:08 pm on August 29thIt seems that FHB does not forward Qs to me here, so I just found your question in a roundabout way.
Fypon is a polyurethane foam product used to replicate classical millwork. In this series of photos, the railing and turned ballusters are of Fypon. It will not rot, and can be worked as easy or in some cases, easier than wood. Paainting it is simple too, and no knots to deal with.
The home owner liked it so much, he bought the company, in a manner of speaking.
Re: Ipe` and Fypon with view by God
Thanks, Meinecke,
posted: 10:07 pm on August 29thIt seems that FHB does not forward Qs to me here, so I just found your question in a roundabout way.
Fypon is a polyurethane foam product used to replicate classical millwork. In this series of photos, the railing and turned ballusters are of Fypon. It will not rot, and can be worked as easy or in some cases, easier than wood. Paainting it is simple too, and no knots to deal with.
The home owner liked it so much, he bought the company, in a manner of speaking.
Re: Ipe` and Fypon with view by God
Thanks, Meinecke,
posted: 10:05 pm on August 29thIt seems that FHB does not forward Qs to me here, so I just found your question in a roundabout way.
Fypon is a polyurethane foam product used to replicate classical millwork. In this series of photos, the railing and turned ballusters are of Fypon. It will not rot, and can be worked as easy or in some cases, easier than wood. Paainting it is simple too, and no knots to deal with.
The home owner liked it so much, he bought the company, in a manner of speaking.
Re: The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can
Hey ed, Shame on you for not wearing safety goggles or glasses! I tried contacts for a couple months once, and learned that they are fine for vanity, but have no place in construction work. Think of how you would be burning if that were an acetone type product.
posted: 8:45 pm on November 19thShellac can go back quick in a lot of different ways. For me, old shellac just gets gummy usually and does not want to dry nicely.
But since it is an alcohol carrier, you may be able to dissolve the messed up surface with denatured alcohol and clean it off.
Re: Got Swine Flu? Do You Go to the Job Site or Stay Home?
I can run a job by phone for a couple days or more, but if I take the swine to the job and infect the whole crew and the subs, the whole job gets shut down - that can cost real money!
posted: 1:43 pm on October 30thRe: Our new outdoor living space with shade
The lighting is a nice touch
posted: 5:16 pm on April 25thRe: Backyard Getaway
Funny thing - I was sitting here admiring that deck and thinking, "That style reminds me of some work I've seen in South Carolina"
posted: 4:45 pm on April 25thThen I noticed your location...Silly Me.
Nice interesting deck.
Re: Never ending deck....and more yet to be done
Nice job there Danno!
posted: 4:36 pm on April 25thRe: Instructions for Using the Gallery (beta)
OK, so I click the instructions button, and end up here on this page where there are no instructions.
posted: 10:23 am on November 25thFor instance, what button would I click to start a thread and add photos?
Where is that answered on these 'instructions'
Re: Heart Pine Doors
Scoutmaster - that is probably a twoor three ply door, with the angle on the inside and verticle out.
posted: 9:02 am on November 25th