Oak Porch.

[jmbfestool]

You said hand cut.You mean hand with powertool attached cut .

I was referring to the mortise and Tenons! On the truss only!   Hence why I said Domino XL as that is what is replacing the traditional method.     I didnt say EVERYTHING was hand cut.  

I was only messing any way!

Im all up for modern methods much rather do da then  chiseling mortise holes! My arms where getting little tired!

JMB

 

[Rob-GB]

You said hand cut.You mean hand with powertool attached cut .

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That's what comes of hanging out on American forums  [big grin]

Looks real good Brett, nice and tidy joints too  [thumbs up]

Rob.

 

[jmbfestool]

You said hand cut.You mean hand with powertool attached cut .

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That's what comes of hanging out on American forums  [big grin]

Looks real good Brett, nice and tidy joints too  [thumbs up]

Rob.

Thanks!  Just shame they wont stay like that  will they  [crying]

I much prefer working with Cedar lol I know the joints will still look good years down the line  (plus far easier to cut and chisel)

JMB

 

[Rob-GB]

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Looks real good Brett, nice and tidy joints too  [thumbs up]

Rob.

Thanks!  Just shame they wont stay like that  will they   [crying]

I much prefer working with Cedar lol I know the joints will still look good years down the line   (plus far easier to cut and chisel)

JMB

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That matters not... they were perfect when made, what the natural movements of the timber after the fact make of them is above and beyond any mere mortal's control...therein is the beauty of wood. [thumbs up]

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Nice JMB!  I like it.  Guy even liked it so much, you had him crying at the word mortise.  [crying]

Question.  Why not, not expose the tenons (housed tenons/blind tenons) on the upper faces of the truss so rain, snow, ice has less affect on them?

 

[Rob-GB]

Nice JMB!  I like it.  Guy even liked it so much, you had him crying at the word mortise.   [crying]

Question.  Why not, not expose the tenons (housed tenons/blind tenons) on the upper faces of the truss so rain, snow, ice has less affect on them?

Ken, as it is a porch one would assume that it will be covered with tiles or shingles.... cedar shingles would work in nice with it too JMB.... so exposed tenon ends would not be a problem. For a pergola, as it resembles during the dry fit, stopped or stub tenons would be the preferred method.  [smile]

Rob

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Thanks Rob!

 

[Nigel]

You said hand cut.You mean hand with powertool attached cut .

I was referring to the mortise and Tenons! On the truss only!   Hence why I said Domino XL as that is what is replacing the traditional method.     I didnt say EVERYTHING was hand cut.  

I was only messing any way!

Im all up for modern methods much rather do da then  chiseling mortise holes! My arms where getting little tired!

JMB

I know you were only messing - so was I - I knew what you meant. It's looking real good and those curved shoulders are spot on.

 

[jmbfestool]

Nice JMB!  I like it.  Guy even liked it so much, you had him crying at the word mortise.   [crying]

Question.  Why not, not expose the tenons (housed tenons/blind tenons) on the upper faces of the truss so rain, snow, ice has less affect on them?

Hi Ken,

Cheers!

The Tenons are not exposed they do not go right through they are stub tenons!  lol Come on 95mm deep tenons is far enough for me  going 150mm no way!  [tongue]       

Like Rob said it doesnt mater any way.    It will be tucked under the roof set back about 300mm and will be supporting the ridge and stop the wall plate spreading.    So no rain or snow should ever get near it. 

Shingles would be nice  but its being tiled.  The client knows a builder and he was going to  felt & lath & tile and do the lead flashing but the client has decided he wants me to do the porch from start to finish so he knows its done right thats what he said.  I dont really like tiling to much and pointing up the gable end aint my speciality im a little to slow cus I keep messing cant help my self but I do know ill properly do a tidier job then a lot of bricklayer/builders I know so I agreed to do all of it.

JMB

 

[GhostFist]

this is another cool project! can't wait to see this finished. jmb you are one talented bastard

 

[jmbfestool]

this is another cool project! can't wait to see this finished. jmb you are one talented bastard

Cheers! lol  [eek]

Well spoke to the client was planning on going friday but hes going out and wants to see it going up soooo wont be doing it this week! 

I aint got my stainless steel Heco screws any way so give me some more time to get them  my local store dont stock them. 

They are going to cost cus pretty sure I will have to order a box of them

JMB

 

[jmbfestool]

I forgot my Camera last time I went but the client took some pictures and just sent me some to day! 

Just thought I would post an update!  The roof has been cladded and felted but I dont think the client took any pictures of that stage yet! Next job is the get it tiled and then  make a  door frame to fit the opening and door  and fit the new bought door.

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JMB

 

[Rob-GB]

Looking good JMB...the porch not you!  Glad to see I am not the only one that gets glue,caulk and whatever over my work trousers [big grin]

Rob.

 

[jmbfestool]

Looking good JMB...the porch not you!  Glad to see I am not the only one that gets glue,caulk and whatever over my work trousers [big grin]

Rob.

haha lol! cheers! Im not fond of my picture taken but the client only has pictures of me in it  [mad]  I think Woodguy said his trousers are the same!  A builder I do some work for keeps telling me I need to get new trousers cus I look scruffy!  All 5 pairs look the same!  [embarassed]

JMB

 

[Brice Burrell]

...haha lol! cheers! Im not fond of my picture taken but the client only has pictures of me in it  [mad]   I think Woodguy said his trousers are the same!   A builder I do some work for keeps telling me I need to get new trousers cus I look scruffy!  All 5 pairs look the same!  [embarassed]

JMB

The trousers are the least of your problems as far as be looking scruffy is concerned. [tongue] [big grin] [big grin]

The porch is looking good, so is the fence/wall/railing in the background.

 

[Scott_W]

That is an AMAZING piece of work!  [thumbs up]

scott

 

[woodguy7]

Dude, did you get dressed in the dark ?  You put your jumper on before your tee shirt  [poke] [doh]

Porch looking really nice though.  I hope the bought door doesn't spoil it.

 

[jmbfestool]

Dude, did you get dressed in the dark ?  You put your jumper on before your tee shirt  [poke] [doh]

Porch looking really nice though.  I hope the bought door doesn't spoil it.

ha ha  I was wearing more layers but I got too hot.

The Door looks okay I think not had a proper look at it yet.  I think it will look fine! (i hope)

cheers JMB

JMB

 

[tiralie]

I think Woodguy said his trousers are the same! 

I was gonna say "hey, give my trousers back!" 'cause they look like mine.
Looks good on ya...
Tim

 

[Deansocial]

for someone so young you seem to be recieding alot [tongue] my clouts look like that too