Discussion Forum
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cordless framing nailer
I've resisted buying airless in the past because all my framing guns use 28 degree nails and the Paslode Impulse uses 33 degree - I didn't want to carry yet…
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ovalizing a hole in a beam
I have 24 glulam beams that are 3"x12" that have been installed in a post-and beam shed roof. The connection to the column below is via a 9/16" hole plumb…
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strap nailer for 16d nails?
About to start a commercial framing job and making my order for fasteners when I picked up an oversight on my part. There is an egineered detail that requires continuous…
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Bostitch cordless nailers – anyone tried yet?
I've resisted buying a cordless framing nailer for a long time, primarily for the reason of fasteners. My 3 corded framing guns all use 28 degree nails and the airless guns…
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Anyone installed Kingspan panels?
I've been asked to price for supply and install of 3" Kingspan insulted roof panels for a new winery project. I'm a GC/carpentry business primarily and I'm really looking to…
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curved cap on stair guard
I need to fabricate a cap for the top of a guard wall on the inside of a circular staircase. The design spec calls for clear coated VG fir in…
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curved new home, square old basement
I looked at a potential project yesterday. The HOs have bought 10 acres with a 20 yr old (ish) log home on it, about 2000 SF on the main floor…
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SIPs installation
I'm doing foundations now for a custom home that will have glu-lams and SIP in lieu of conventional framing. I've never worked with these panels before, and haven't yet found…
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skylight flashing for metal roof?
I'm almost done building a 1000 SF stable and tack room for a client near Penticton, BC. Simple gable roof, 4:12 pitch, finished with rib-style metal roofing installed over 1x4…
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Ipe and EB-TY tips
I just started framing decks that will be done with Ipe decking held with EB-Ty fasteners (all owner-supplied). Have never used either product but built plenty of decks. I'm looking for…