Author Topic: @ The Cabin 2020/2021 Edition (Read 187019 times)

IFF · « **Reply #180 on:** Jul 13, 2016, 09:02 PM »

nice progress.

icefisher-45 · « **Reply #181 on:** Jul 14, 2016, 02:04 AM »

Looks great

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #182 on:** Jul 14, 2016, 07:12 PM »

Haven't been overly ambitious at the cabin today.
Too dang hot!!! Got the last ledger board up and the first 4x4 post and end rim board. Also got the last post saddle cemented in place.

Then it was time to hightail it inside. Snoozed for 4 1/2 hours.

Will go out and do some work when the sun starts to drop behind the trees.

mr.clean · « **Reply #183 on:** Jul 15, 2016, 01:55 AM »

Glad to see you are working smart Drifter. Working by yourself you do not need to suffer from Heat Stroke or Heat Exhaustion. Do you ever get temperatures above ninety degrees F in the Yellow Knife area ? It is forecast to be the hottest day of the Summer to date here in South Eastern New York (U.S.A) high of 95 F .
Take care of yourself and thank you for all of the build pictures.
Steve

tomturkey · « **Reply #184 on:** Jul 15, 2016, 07:43 AM »

Drifter You amaze me, as a retired carpenter, at what you have accomplished all by your self. I worked alone most of the time doing smaller jobs but never tried anything to the magnitude of what you have taken on. It is surprising what a person can rig up to get that third hand you need at times.

Those blue tarps had me concerned as they do not keep water out for very long when exposed to the sun.

I passed through Sudbury, Ontario in 1966 when the bank thermometer read 90*. Those poor people were really suffering. We have had way to many 90* days here in Michigan this summer already with a couple of months today

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #185 on:** Jul 15, 2016, 09:23 AM »

Quote from: tomturkey on Jul 15, 2016, 07:43 AM

Drifter You amaze me, as a retired carpenter, at what you have accomplished all by your self. I worked alone most of the time doing smaller jobs but never tried anything to the magnitude of what you have taken on. It is surprising what a person can rig up to get that third hand you need at times.

Those blue tarps had me concerned as they do not keep water out for very long when exposed to the sun.

I passed through Sudbury, Ontario in 1966 when the bank thermometer read 90*. Those poor people were really suffering. We have had way to many 90* days here in Michigan this summer already with a couple of months today

The record high for Yellowknife is 90.5 degrees and record humidex is 95.7 degrees..
The record low is -60.2 and the record windchill is -80.2 degrees.

The good news is today is the last day of the heat wave.
They are calling for the temp to start dropping tomorrow and by mid week highs will be in the 50's!!!!!!

tomturkey · « **Reply #186 on:** Jul 15, 2016, 10:46 AM »

LUCKY YOU!!!!

It was in the mid 60's this morning. Not sure where it is headed from there I have not paid attention to the guessers today.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #187 on:** Jul 15, 2016, 05:50 PM »

Little more productive day today. Still as hot as yesterday but there's a good wind and some clouds to knock down the killer rays.

Idahogator · « **Reply #188 on:** Jul 15, 2016, 07:48 PM »

All super strong !

I see it was 85*f in Deadhorse. GAG !

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #189 on:** Jul 15, 2016, 09:00 PM »

Quote from: Idahogator on Jul 15, 2016, 07:48 PM

All super strong !

I see it was 85*f in Deadhorse. GAG !

It may be a little over built but.................

Only 83 here today.

mr.clean · « **Reply #190 on:** Jul 16, 2016, 03:39 AM »

Drifter/Dave thank you for the weather information on Yellow Knife. The deck platform looks good, glad the temperatures will be more favorable for outside work in the coming days.
Steve

masoneddie · « **Reply #191 on:** Jul 16, 2016, 03:48 AM »

Looking real good Drifter! Thanks for the update.....

Idahogator · « **Reply #192 on:** Jul 16, 2016, 11:24 AM »

Quote from: Drifter_016 on Jul 15, 2016, 09:00 PM

It may be a little over built but.................
Only 83 here today.

Over built defies Ma Nature !

For the curious: https://www.wunderground.com/news/deadhorse-alaska-record-high-arctic-ocean-july2016

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #193 on:** Jul 16, 2016, 10:10 PM »

Starting to look like some kind of deck thing.

We also have a large wildfire burning about 25 miles away to the SE.
It started Thursday evening and has grown to 6,500 acres in a day.
Don't know how much it's grown today.

mr.clean · « **Reply #194 on:** Jul 17, 2016, 02:57 AM »

The deck is coming together nicely Drifter. I think you will be seeing the water bomber planes soon as they try to contain and put out the forest fire. Things must be dry and windy up your way 6,500 acres is a large area to be burned in one day.

masoneddie · « **Reply #195 on:** Jul 17, 2016, 04:43 AM »

Thanks again for the pictures Drifter, the deck is taking shape nicely!

That's a big fire....hope they can get it it under control soon. How wide is the lake shore to shore in that picture approximately?

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #196 on:** Jul 17, 2016, 05:26 AM »

Nice deck Dave, it's a good thing that the lake is between you and the fire, plus the wind looks to be taking
it away from you!

IW

Deal Ninja · « **Reply #197 on:** Jul 17, 2016, 07:17 AM »

Nice deck Drifter. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nz82fjXqFQ4 Couldn't help myself. First thing I thought of when I saw the deck pics.

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #198 on:** Jul 17, 2016, 10:12 AM »

Quote from: marknixon on Jul 17, 2016, 07:17 AM

Nice deck Drifter. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nz82fjXqFQ4 Couldn't help myself. First thing I thought of when I saw the deck pics.

IW

Idahogator · « **Reply #199 on:** Jul 17, 2016, 11:45 AM »

Coffee on the keyboard and the deck !

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #200 on:** Jul 17, 2016, 12:23 PM »

Quote from: ICE WANDERER on Jul 17, 2016, 05:26 AM

Nice deck Dave, it's a good thing that the lake is between you and the fire, plus the wind looks to be taking
it away from you!

IW

Yep, wind was pushing it SE.
Overcast with little wind today so hopefully they can make progress on it.
From what I heard 2 values @ risk were lost so far.

UPDATE:
After yesterdays heavy, gusty winds the fire is now 15706 acres in size.

mr.clean · « **Reply #201 on:** Jul 18, 2016, 03:07 AM »

Drifter hope the winds have abated so the fire fighters can gain some ground in their fight.

Mark Nixon thank you for the laughs.

Steve

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #202 on:** Jul 19, 2016, 09:41 PM »

Just about done the decking and then I can frame up the roof over it.

FG Steve · « **Reply #203 on:** Jul 20, 2016, 10:39 AM »

Drifter, how do you plan to finish the deck (stain/seal/etc.)?

Looking good thanks for sharing.

Idahogator · « **Reply #204 on:** Jul 20, 2016, 11:31 AM »

Yikes ! A thousand screws !

Deal Ninja · « **Reply #205 on:** Jul 20, 2016, 02:36 PM »

That's what having a deck that big will get ya!

UFCreel · « **Reply #206 on:** Jul 20, 2016, 03:02 PM »

As a painter for over 30 years. I would use an oil based product to finish the deck. Latex products just don't hold up well. Especially where it gets warm to hot during the day and chilly wet at night. Have finished many decks over the years. Just my 2 cents.

JiggingIowa · « **Reply #207 on:** Jul 20, 2016, 04:56 PM »

I can only assume it's getting staind, being its a cabin

tomturkey · « **Reply #208 on:** Jul 20, 2016, 06:21 PM »

A good start would be to give it a liberal oat of boiled linseed oil. Having linseed oil in it was one of the reasons that the original Olympic stains were so good.

Polyurethane has no business out side as it will crack with the expansion and contraction of wood. Real Spar varnish is the way to go. Not the poly/spar.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #209 on:** Jul 20, 2016, 08:46 PM »

Probably use some of this stuff.
It get good ratings and has good durability.

http://www.thompsonswaterseal.com/penetrating-timber-oil/timber-oil

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Author Topic: @ The Cabin 2020/2021 Edition (Read 187019 times)