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This is the first project I’ve posted all summer. My wife decided that we needed to replace and update the railing on the front porch. The railing and balusters were purchased and are longleaf pine. I boxed in the supports and built the brackets out of poplar. Where possible I used biscuits and pocket screws to avoid visible nails. Everything has three coats of paint and was painted prior to assembly where ever possible. Trying to do cabinet grade joinery when rough carpentry would have been the more normal way of construction slowed us down, but the end result was worth it. My wife did all of the painting and together we did the final instillation.
-- Jim Westbrooks
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aero
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#1 posted 1009 days ago
Such a unique, artistic design sets your home apart. Very well designed and finished.
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LarryS
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#2 posted 1009 days ago
Very attractive. Now, you need to build a couple rocking chairs—so you can sit out on the updated porch, and take credit for your & your wife’s fine work.
-- Larry
Dan'um Style
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#3 posted 1009 days ago
Nice woodworking. Very creative.
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AtomJack
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#4 posted 1009 days ago
Nice…sort of an Asian style.
cajunpen
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#5 posted 1009 days ago
Excellent addition to your porch. I reallly like your landscaping too. Well done.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
mafe
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#6 posted 1009 days ago
So elegant, it brings a lightness to the porch.
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MaFe
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Sodabowski
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#7 posted 1009 days ago
Lovely, well woth the effort :) Congrats guys.
-- Thomas - There is no such thing as a problem, there only are solutions.
Beginningwoodworker
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#8 posted 1009 days ago
Nice work!
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Diggerjacks
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#9 posted 1008 days ago
Beautiful work and you have a beautiful house and a beautiful garden
Thanks for sharing
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