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Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-11-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
While I have never seen a railway rail used, I...

While I have never seen a railway rail used, I have been to homes that have used some unique items as beams. I have ever seen renos that have no beam where there should have been one.
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-11-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
It is my own house, but was bought with the...

It is my own house, but was bought with the intent to remodel and resell, ghostly with a nice profit towards my retirement.

The house will be way too big for the two of us. As well, we are inner...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-11-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
The whole thing was engineered. This bracket was...

The whole thing was engineered. This bracket was bolted to the fountain and a structural post on a large spread footing on the other end, which will be in a wall to the mudroom.

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Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-11-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
Oh man, just a weeks growth, one more week until...

Oh man, just a weeks growth, one more week until shaving time.

The attached garage is finished, we are using it for storage and some work. We are combining the existing basement rec room, bathroom...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-11-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
David, methinks your beam supports less weight. A...

David, methinks your beam supports less weight. A cute cat instead of a huge part of the house and contents. [emoji16]
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-11-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
Too bad your hammer is retired. [emoji16] ...

Too bad your hammer is retired. [emoji16]

Had a break after the beam was up. [emoji6]

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Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-11-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
I did. I got a 21' 5" beam in place. Lots to do...

I did. I got a 21' 5" beam in place. Lots to do today, but easy to do myself.

I have used bigger blocks like that for the same reasons. It is what gave me the idea for the beam. Very much overkill...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-10-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
Thanks. :) The ceilings are higher than most...

Thanks. :)

The ceilings are higher than most for a 54 yo house at 8'-1", which is more than most that are only 7'-9".

Here developed basement space cannot be used in the calculated living...
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-10-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
Okay, I did have some help, two brothers, my son...

Okay, I did have some help, two brothers, my son and a friend, all pitched in. 4607546076460774607846079
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-10-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
No video, but I got it up. :) It took some...

No video, but I got it up. :)

It took some strong effort though. [emoji41]46074
Forum: Cyber Campfire 04-10-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,991
Posted By Jim Bennett
Jim Beam ;-)

A bit of patience will go a long way, folks. :) On Monday you will see more, as this is still a long weekend despite being home bound and not able to do the large family thing.

In the meantime,...
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