Frames C & (half of) S

 13/01/2021

Morning spent sanding the frames that are already complete. This rids the wood of the excess epoxy that oozed out from compression, and prepares it for waterproofing/sealing. The sander's dust bag was missing so made a complete mess of the barn...will make a plan for future. 

Smooth drills getting the frames together now: dry run first, gussets screwed in place once the measurements are correct. Once this is done, mix the epoxy and, one by one, unscrew gussets, apply resin, then screw gussets back in place, letting the screws find their previous home. Only marginal adjustment needed before clamping down. Wipe off excess epoxy to save sanding. Heat gun is used to warm the joints gently, then up goes the plastic tent, and heater underneath. 


Freddie




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