Folks,
This past year there was an article in FHB about 10 steps to faster framing. There was some controversy because there were shortcuts such as cutting square cuts by eye only and letting some non-critical walls be out of plumb a bit. I admit I was sketical myself but decided to try it. Well, after a while I found that I could cut square cuts w/o a square. I also found that I was pretty good at jugding lengths without a tape measure and judging “level’ w/o a level too. In fact with some practice I got to the point where the only tools I needed were a circular saw and power nailer. Not only was it much, much faster but I also felt much more creative. For all of you skeptics out there, here are the pictures to prove it! I am now on a mission to bring faster framing and finish to the world! Enjoy!
“When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.” ~ Henny Youngman
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Roger, I think you'll have to go back in the winter so we can really appreciate all the angles to faster framing.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Calvin,
I'll do that! All of those darned leaves get in the way of the picture. I wonder what the building inspector had to say about it. I also wonder what the plans looked like for the permit application, if there was one..."When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman
.... never met a free window he didn't like ....
Jeff
Buck Construction, llc Pittsburgh,PA
Artistry in Carpentry
Hey is this place in Morgan'hole" WV ? I think a friend showed me a pic of this place. Man putting the house wrap on that booger is going to be a hitch.!
Treetalk,
Actually it's in Harvard, Mass. It's close to where I used to live but it's tucked away on a back road. I never had the opportunity to meet the person who built the place but you gotta know he/she marches to a different drummer!. "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman