Alternative to 6"x6" treated lumber for 10' and 12' in ground posts
WEBAug 8, 2012 · Make your own 6x6 by nailing 3 2x6 together, stagger the joints & use pressure treated for the portion that is under ground & regular 2x6 for the portion that is above ground. Most if not all wood post frame builders around these parts use this method instead of just using one pressure treated 6x6.
Can I use green lumber? - Practical Machinist
WEBFeb 7, 2019 · 6x6 bed frame? Does your wife weigh more than your pickup truck? Somebody had to ask that. Green lumber can work fine IF you have a ton of woodworking experience designing and working with it. As it drys it will go nuts and you cannot stop it. You can make it work for you if you want that "rustic" look.
Machining wood in Haas VF2 - Practical Machinist
WEBMar 11, 2009 · I have to machine a bunch of 2x12, 2x10, 8x8 and 6x6 lumber (Douglas Fir) for my own project, a backyard pergola. It would be so much easier to just program cutouts and hole locations than to get out the hand drill, hand wood router, chop saw, etc. and have to layout every cut, etc.
making U shaped brackets - Practical Machinist
WEBDec 30, 2020 · I have an opportunity to get into supplying U shaped saddles for deck beams and posts. The material is 3/16" mild steel, four different sizes to fit 4x4 and 6x6 lumber. One short style bracket with 4 nail holes per side and one tall with two 1/2" bolt holes (short and tall for each post size). I...
Removing table and saddle as a unit safely. - Practical Machinist
WEBNov 24, 2014 · I am going to try to remove the saddle and table as a unit, set them on some 6x6 lumber and then separate them on the floor before taking them to have the turcite replaced and scraped in. I do not have access to a forklift currently but do …
Reinforce a wood shop floor- currently 3/4 ply over joists
WEBMar 2, 2010 · Our small wood shop has an elevated floor due to being built on a hillside. About 1500 square ft. 6x6 posts with 6x12 beams, 2x10 x 10' fir joists 16" on center. All in good condition. The floor is 3/4" T+G plywood, and over 30 years has gotten worn though a layer or two in certain areas. And...
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WEBJun 22, 2007 · A piece of 6x6 lumber running from front to back would do a good job. A steel frame would be even better, because it won't compress like wood does over time. By the looks of that welding table, it looks like you are a …
Insulating Walls on Morton Pole Barn - Practical Machinist
WEBJul 16, 2013 · 9' centers with 6x6 poles I have a storage shed that we built last yr coming down when this project is ready anyway, and it has oodles of 4x6 and 6x6 by 14' poles under it that I could use to space in the middle and then maybe I could get away with 4' vinyl backed batting. Not sure on that, and I can't find any leftover rolls around here from ...
Ikegai A20 vs Mori Seiki MR2000 - Practical Machinist
WEBMar 26, 2012 · I have the D A20 x 60 and love it. It is way too low, planning on moving it a bit and install a 6x6 with 2x6 lumber base to raise it up 7 inches or so. Also, love the two piece tailstock as well. Just drilled a two inch hole in 4140 using a small pilot hole.
General | wooden a frame teepee hoist - Practical Machinist
WEBAug 12, 2011 · I'm no engineer but 6x6 looks like more than enough. You could also do 3 2x6 nailed together to make a full 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 post You wouldn't need about any short grain issues then where the grain runs across the post weakening the entire post. Don't forget to think about the rod dia also Del