Forgot I had about 40 more lag screws to put in before the rafters. Took all day to drive 'em in. Just for fun, I topped off each connection with a 4" super screw...coated stainless steel. Each spot had a standard 4" course thread drywall screw (to hold things in place), two 3/8 x 5" galvanized hex screws, and then one super screw. Each hex screw required 3 different drill bits. My drill and ratchet have had a workout...and my shoulder is a little sore. Managed to at least mark where the rafters will go the north and south side.
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Good job, John. It is looking good.
Of course Ben was happy to be near you all day
Maybe Benny was gaurding his stash!
Been wondering how Ben is going to take being "cast out" to the fringes?
Reckon he sure is going to miss you. Or are you only going to herd him to the enclosure / barn at night?
I love those "SPAX" type screws. Driving an 8" screw through 6"x2" fir decking (through the 6" dimension) without pre-drilling is truly a wonderful experience.
Hi John,nice work. Sometimes to save battery life , I use soap or wax on the threads.I think I used sunblock last time.
cheers, Cranky
That should hold it. A lesser man would have said "Hey, screw this".
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