Well, we got the permit, & finally started building it.
The demolishing of the old porch didn’t take too long,
because it was so poorly constructed, it was hanging by a thread.
They poured the slab over some clay in between the foundation walls,
The clay had settled over time, so there was nothing holding up the slab.
there were two 16” 2×2s just under the threshold, each with about 5 nails in each.
There was nothing holding up the 6 foot length along the wall, & no re-bar.
Since the clay had settled, we didn’t have to haul away any rubble, it fit in the hole.
I hardly needed to look at my SketchUp plan, because I’ve been looking at it so long while drawing it.
I had to make a few minor adjustments to some of the dimensions as i was building it.
I made up a short slide show to show our progress.
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I’ve decided to make the balusters out of 2 X 6s, because I don’t think the quality of the 5/4 material is strong enough. I can get clearer boards in the 2 X 6s.
So now I’ll have to exchange some boards.
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Another Slide show.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
16 comments so far
teenagewoodworker
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posted 88 days ago
this is really coming along great! nice slide show too! thanks for the post.
Diane
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posted 88 days ago
Nice show, sure can see pretty much how you did all of it to that point. I have Photobucket too, I had no idea that such a nice show could be done. Thanks for showing it.
Diane
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Grumpy
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posted 88 days ago
You know Dick, I did the same thing on a project using sketchup. Hardly looked at the plan when I was making it but I think the thing is you have solved a lot of problems with design & measurements when you do the sketch & construction should be a breeze.
Great pictures, looks like all the family chipped in.
By the way, excellent job on the deck. The council inspector should be happy.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
dlcarver
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posted 88 days ago
wow Dick. I think it’s just great that you can do that to slide show and all that. I love it
Good Job…Dave
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Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 88 days ago
Dick,
The family teamwork is always a joy to experience. I am so glad that your wife took so many progress photos. It made for such a great slide show.
I am quite envious of your computer skills in all that you do.
Send cookies, will enjoy them.
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
Scott Bryan
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posted 88 days ago
Dick,
This was a well produced slideshow. It is nice to see everyone involved in the project as well.
Great job so far.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Dick Cain
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posted 88 days ago
Thank you all!
It rained here today, so I spent a little time on the computer, & rested my weary bones.
It was fun doing this slide show.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
cajunpen
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posted 88 days ago
Dick that was a great slide show presentation. You and Barb are a good team. As for your work on the new deck – you Supervisory skills really shine, you are a natural :-)). Good looking addition to the old homestead.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
trifern
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posted 87 days ago
Nice looking front porch. I really like the baluster design. I look forward to seeing the finished project. Thank you for sharing.
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jude
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posted 87 days ago
great progress. can’t wait to see the finished porch.
-- life can always be weaved into a song.
jockmike2
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posted 87 days ago
Great show Dick and Barb. I’m amazed at your skills at the computer Dick. I thought Karson was the only guy with the big brain, apparently there’s two of you. That was great, captions and all. Thanks by the way for the Happy Bday wish, it meant a lot coming from you, you know that. God Bless, mike
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Dick Cain
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posted 87 days ago
Thanks again to all of you!
Mike, you’re wrong about the brain part, I just spend too much time on my Mac.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
EdC
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posted 86 days ago
Great job of showing the whole process with a slide show. it looks like you ended up with a nice solid deck.
-- Ed Collinge- Edmonds, WA.
Dick Cain
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posted 86 days ago
Thank you Ed!
The project has been at a standstill the last couple of days, because of all the rain.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Jeff
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posted 86 days ago
Hi Dick. I’m a little late on this but just wanted to let you know it was looking great. Tell Barb that I did enjoy her photos and appreciate her for taking them. When you guys are done there will be many pizza and cookie breaks had on that porch for sure.
Isn’t this rain nuts??
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
Dick Cain
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posted 86 days ago
Hi Jeff , & Thanks.
We had a beautiful day today, so I put some of the skirting on.
If it’s nice tomorrow, I’ll have make a trip to Lowes for 2 X 6s for the balusters.
My Son didn’t think we’d get this project going until fall.
He’s sure glad I delayed our moving to the cabin just for this, it hasn’t been good lake weather anyway.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1