August 2024
Well… the porch project took much longer than expected. As my wife will tell you, take the time I estimate for project completion and double that. Even that was way off.
The structural part went fairly quickly, but the rest of it took forever. Stripping and sanding 100-year-old siding, installing that and some new siding, and painting (prep, sanding, priming, caulking, two color coats of four different colors…). Yikes! Basically done for now with a few tweaks awaiting completion of a new fence (we’ll hire someone to do that).
Here are a few photos. Note my “helper”, asleep on the job…
The old plane tune-up video and post is finally on its way.
I’m finally digging out of my own self-created backlog as well. The port looks exactly as it should. I imagine it is difficult to go from fine woodworking tolerances to carpentry tolerances. There are probably zero gaps in any of the joints.
Yes, the tolerance transition is a bit of a challenge, but I keep reminding myself it’s a house, not furniture. There are a few gaps, but not noticeable from a distance!
Accuracy is addicting. As always thanks for sharing your brilliance. toe knee
Good kitty!!!! That’s the best kind of help you can get. The porch looks great! I love the colors.
And it’s not even our cat! Just a very friendly neighbor.
HAHA – that just makes the story even sweeter! Kitty-on-loan has obviously approved of your company.
Carl,
Looks great; and very much worth the time. I guess retirement is good. Be well.
Miguel P.
Thanks all! Your comments are very much appreciated.
You’re an artist
Looks terrific Carl! Looks like a ton of work! Bet you’re glad to hire someone for the fence! Stay well, Bob
Looks great! Obviously your assistant worked VERY hard and is exhausted.
Looks great! I’m sure you’re glad that project is done.
The porch looks terrific!
Carl,
Your porch project looks fantastic. Obviously, lots of thought went into design and finish work!
You should be proud!
Martin
Nice job!