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There may be a reasonable fix. You may have scraps (cut offs from construction) laying around. I might suggest you put 2x4's or 2x6's on edge directly under each span that does not have a stud directly under the rafter. Even if you need to cut some to get enough, it will help support the weight. It still won't be as good as a double plate because it depends on shear strength of the fasteners, but it still will be an improvement.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigschuss
Ha, You guys don't miss a thing. My buddy the carpenter already told me the same thing regarding blocks under them, which I will be putting in tomorrow. Told me I should stick to Trapping as a line of work and leave carpentry up to smarter people than I.. All the while he was asking me for a quart of syrup. I said, Who's the dummy now.
He shouldn't put you down, just coach you how to remedy. Carpentry Is rather easy, but it's not something one can go into without any references on how to do it.
That is very fixable.
Trapper2 you've done a fine job especially including your son with the building. He will remember that always. By the way your building it it looks like you will be able to put up some sheets toward the front for overhead storage. That's what I did with my 12x16 sugar shack. Works great for storing the buckets during the off season and the grand kids like to help put them away and get the down.
Actually my Son and Grandson. I'm usually the one taking pictures. This weekends accomplishments plus we found some time to take my Grandson on the Youth hunt. Yes I will be storing buckets above.Attachment 20287Attachment 20288Attachment 20289Attachment 20290Attachment 20291Quote:
Originally Posted by Pdiamond
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Almost closed in. Steam hood is next up on things to do.
Congrats to your grandson on the fine shot. Was that his first deer?
Thank you, He is a deadeye, 3 for 3 on heart shots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pdiamond
No, He shot his first deer last year on my property in Wisconsin during the youth hunt, then he shot another during Michigans regular season so this was his 3rd.
that is just awesome. I believe it to be wonderful to pass on hunter / gatherer traditions, which you obviously have done. This is what we need more of our younger generations to see, feel, taste, and experience.