Things built, torn down and other projects.(Pictures)

#757
#757
This weather is absolutely killing me. And the next few days aren't going to be any better. But I have taken some steps to put an end to these unproductive days.

I have rented some warehouse space and can start storing my wood. Now on these rainy days I'll have a space I can work and process wood. I also hope to start doing some limited retail sales. I have a general idea how I can make it work, but not finalized a plan yet. I have also found someone that can process my 1x material into wallboard and at a reasonable price. I may do some limited flooring and I'll definitely be offering beams for fireplace mantels . I'll also have rusted tin, 2x material for tables, and maybe down the road build furniture again.

But for now keeping it simple.

I have started removing the flooring from the joists and getting more and more glimpses of these beautiful hand hewn sill beams. Whoever made these knew what he was doing.



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#759
#759
This weather is absolutely killing me! Driving me crazy not being able to work. During this little break in the rain the last couple days, I was able to get all the roof rafters out in the front portion of the house and most of the flooring and floor joists removed. The floor joists are 2x8 pine, 14 feet long, and are in excellent condition, considering they are 158 years old. Lol. These will make some beautiful tables.

I'm finally getting a good look at the hand hewn sill beams and I'm very pleased with them also.

The one in the pic is 8x8, oak, and is 18 1/2 feet long. Straight as an arrow and zero insect or water damage. There are 12 of these in this home between 14 and 19 feet long. I believe 4 have some damage to them, but even those I'll be able to salvage something of value.

I'm so ready to get this one done and dry weather. I usually don't wish for summer because frankly it sucks doing this in 90 degree heat, but I'm ready for dry weather. Days of rain is no bueno for me.

Plus turkey season and the crappie spawn are close and I have trios planned with my girls. Can't wait.


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#760
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buckfama said:
This weather is absolutely killing me! Driving me crazy not being able to work. During this little break in the rain the last couple days, I was able to get all the roof rafters out in the front portion of the house and most of the flooring and floor joists removed. The floor joists are 2x8 pine, 14 feet long, and are in excellent condition, considering they are 158 years old. Lol. These will make some beautiful tables.

I'm finally getting a good look at the hand hewn sill beams and I'm very pleased with them also.

The one in the pic is 8x8, oak, and is 18 1/2 feet long. Straight as an arrow and zero insect or water damage. There are 12 of these in this home between 14 and 19 feet long. I believe 4 have some damage to them, but even those I'll be able to salvage something of value.

I'm so ready to get this one done and dry weather. I usually don't wish for summer because frankly it sucks doing this in 90 degree heat, but I'm ready for dry weather. Days of rain is no bueno for me.

Plus turkey season and the crappie spawn are close and I have trios planned with my girls. Can't wait.


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What were they using 148 years ago as fasteners for oak framing? Spikes? And what the heck was the size of the hammer they were driving them with?
 
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They used what are called "cut" nails. There are 2 types, type A and B.

Type A's were made from 1790 to 1810.

Type B's from 1810 to 1870. Then round wire nails came into being.

The way you tell the difference is a raised burr on the shank of the nail.

On type A's , the burrs are on the same side of the nail, type B's they are located opposite each other.

They actually drive in fairly easy.. they are tapered and the edges are sharp.

The ones in the top pic are roughly 5 inches long. I've seen them as large as railroad spikes and as small as the tiniest finishing nails. IMG_20190213_174449796_HDR.jpg


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malinoisvol said:
Wow! Those nails, being as old as they are, still look to be in pretty good shape.
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They are.. as long as they stay dry they will last forever. These nails are actually laminated metal. When they start to deteriorate, they will separate down the middle. They have a blue protective coating on them, almost like gun bluing.

I had a buddy that sent me a link the other day about these antique nails. They are starting to sell these now. I could t believe there was a market for them.

But you could still drive these in and use them today..
 
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#771
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Tin Man said:
@buckfama, Whazzup?
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Just working as always man. My mother had surgery and developed complications so that slowed me down for awhile. I took some time off to help them until she got better.

I reclaimed 3 barns in Lynchburg Tennessee. I had one to take down, but was approached by some other locals and ended up reclaiming theirs as well. That happens to me a lot. Word gets out in these smaller towns and they usually pay me a visit.

Now I'm back taking down a smallish barn in a place called Luminary. It's at the head of the Sequatchie valley between Pikeville and Crossville. I love that end of the valley.

This one has a log pen inside it but it doesn't hold much value for me. The logs are basically round and there is a lot of sapwood which the bugs love. These were no exception and are full of powder post beetle holes. But the wood that is there is very good quality. Mostly white oak and good widths. Definitely worth the effort.

I'll be heading to Ohio in the next month to take one down. I was supposed to be there by now, but because of the wet spring and my mother's surgery I'm way behind. It is what it is.

I was finally able to hire some help. He lasted a week. Lol.

I have been selling some material retail, but only on a small scale. I'm not going to set up a shop or showroom until we (I'm engaged now bye) decide where we are going to settle. We are looking at the the tri-cities area up near Bristol. I want to be near some good trout fishing. The South Holston and Watauga are 2 of the best trout rivers rivers in the southeast. My version of heaven lol. Can't wait to break out the fly rod on the SoHo and get after those browns!

Im also engaged. She's the best woman I've ever met and came out of nowhere. I have no idea what she wants with this hillbilly, but I'm definitely going to take full advantage of her momentary lapse in judgement! Haha

Here are a few pics of the barn I'm telling you guys about. They aren't the best, but it's all I have.

The last pic is my fiance. She the little one on the right . I know, I'm way out of my league with this one hahaIMG_20190511_113739620.jpgIMG_20190511_113504865.jpgIMG_20190511_113401569.jpgIMG_20190511_113210529.jpgreceived_2087842764675612.jpeg
 
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I'll try to do something a little more in-depth when I get to Ohio. The one I'm taking down there is what's known as a timber frame. The entire supporting structure is hand hewn beams, some which appears to be Chestnut.
 
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#774
I thought I'd bump this thread with a couple of before and after pics from my Family room remodel. My missus did the design and most of the work. I was her procurer, gopher, helper, sounding board, and muscle. She rewarded me by allowing me to deconstruct old built in cabinetry & shelving, use the nail gun on some jobs, do the in-wall cabling, install the speaker mounts & connect the speakers.
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The errant pillows are to dissuade our cat, Emma from clawing at the new curtains and fireplace doors. The presence of the kitty toy box was insufficient. Darned cat!
 
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#775
I'd like to declare the family room remodel finished, but the missus has yet to make up her mind about a fireplace mantle. Cut pieces of plastic straws still protrude from the inset lag bolt receivers. I saved the former mantle "box" and can build a new one if she opts for this. Alternately, I could hit up buckfama for a nice piece of reclaimed wood. I'm savvy enough not to do anything until my missus sets her mind to an idea. Heck, she might just decide no mantle for an indeterminate period of time. In that event, I'll create faux caps to match the German schmear.
 
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