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Post by Red on Jan 13, 2016 12:22:03 GMT -5
Too bad about the Kreg jig, Lincoln, it looks like a very interesting design.
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Post by lincoln on Jan 14, 2016 6:31:17 GMT -5
So, I've dug and poured my footings. The job has grown, and now includes a 6 metre long x 2.4 metre high feature screen, including a gate. Decided that I...ummm...'had to' order a KSS400, for cutting my framing etc. I mean, I had to...right?  Was way cheaper than a decent mitre saw, and I have a fair few jobs coming up at home that it will be used for. Like my other tools, it will get a workout at work, as well. |
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Post by charley1968 on Jan 14, 2016 14:58:01 GMT -5
I totally see your need for a KSS 400. Any decking one does makes this saw an absolute prerequisite. I'm happy for you to have gotten the job done with so little expense.
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Post by Red on Jan 16, 2016 1:29:23 GMT -5
Man, just got my head around an MT55 and, damn!, I start reading praises for the KSS400. Where will it all end? 
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Post by lincoln on Jan 16, 2016 19:18:15 GMT -5
Red, I would have really liked the KSS60cc, but it's a bit too expensive. Slightly better specs, but for me I couldn't justify the extra expense. Super happy with my KSS300, so I know what to expect with the 400.
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Post by Red on Jan 17, 2016 12:13:27 GMT -5
Red, I would have really liked the KSS60cc, but it's a bit too expensive. Slightly better specs, but for me I couldn't justify the extra expense. Super happy with my KSS300, so I know what to expect with the 400.  |
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Post by tymbian on Feb 4, 2016 14:27:09 GMT -5
I'm going to be building a small-ish deck at home, approx 22sqm. I'd like to use concealed fixings for the deck boards, but concerned about how effective they are. This jig looks nice and simple, but I'm concerned about the boards cupping: www.carbatec.com.au/joinery-and-adhesives/pockethole-jigs-and-accessories/pockethole-jigs/kreg-deck-jig#The only other way I know about is the steel fastners that fit into grooves, in the board edges, then screw down to the joist. The grooves are cut with a biscuit joiner, and you access the fastner via the gap between the boards. What if you need to replace a board, in the future? Can't see how you could do this, without removing a lot of other boards. Is neat face-fixing, which is what I did previously, still the way to go? Thanks for any suggestions. There are many companies that produce hidden fasteners. EBTY is another one that requires a biscuit sized groove which could also be routed in. Alternatively you could buy pre-grooved decking. The face fix idea is OK but I'd have concerns as to how much material is actually held in place by the screw and the movement caused by the weather and climate. |
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Post by jimbouk on Feb 4, 2016 14:59:08 GMT -5
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Post by tymbian on Feb 4, 2016 17:59:46 GMT -5
There is starting to be a turnaround in composite decking. It became very popular until it had been down a few years and started to swell,break,scratch etc.. A lot of the composite decking products contained wood pulp which of course absorbs moisture....here is a very interesting article about composite decking. The whole landfill issue should be a concern in itself. www.gardenstructure.com/composite_deckingThe decking you've linked to Jimbouk seems to promise a wood-free product. |
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Post by lincoln on Feb 23, 2017 18:55:06 GMT -5
A lot of things got in the way of this project, but I'm getting on with it now. Went for wider decking boards, so face fixed with stainless screws. Boards are Merbau, columns are clad with recycled Messmate and wall is clad with 'River Rock Gray' Alucobond. Some of the deck boards have had 2 coats of oil, some only 1, so colour isnt very uniform at the moment. Will give it a sand and final coat when all the other work is completed.(Not sure why 2nd pic is rotated?) Attachments:
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Post by calidecks on Feb 25, 2017 1:45:32 GMT -5
I do thousands of s.f. Of decking every year. I wouldn't begin to use anything other than the TCG clips with scrails (screw nails)
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Post by holmz on Feb 25, 2017 3:35:42 GMT -5
... columns are clad with recycled Messmate and wall is clad with 'River Rock Gray' Alucobond...
It looks good L. I googled the "Alucobond" is that signboard thickness? and like signboard? |
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Post by lincoln on Feb 25, 2017 6:39:30 GMT -5
Thanks Holmz.
Yes, it's a 4mm thick composite panel - aluminium front and back, polyethelyne core. Lightweight, but strong. I was able to handle those pieces (2400 x 1450mm) easily, with a glass sucker. Pretty sure I've heard it called 'signboard' before.
They usually have a gloss finish, but this is from their 'matte' range, which is a great finish.
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Post by charley1968 on Feb 25, 2017 14:46:10 GMT -5
That's an a-we-some terrace, lincoln! Looks like right out of some posch magazine for the seriously rich homeowners. Really, really good. And a cute mutt, too!
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Was way cheaper than a decent mitre saw, and I have a fair few jobs coming up at home that it will be used for. Like my other tools, it will get a workout at work, as well.
