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Post by ohan on May 28, 2017 11:54:08 GMT -5
Did that solve your weight problem?
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Post by calidecks on May 28, 2017 12:13:16 GMT -5
Did that solve your weight problem? Dropped about a pound. Every little bit counts. |
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Post by calidecks on Jun 9, 2017 20:38:34 GMT -5
The KSS40 works great for cutting a a scribed line due to its small blade. I love that little saw.  |
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Post by calidecks on Jun 16, 2017 21:42:56 GMT -5
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Post by kraftt on Jun 16, 2017 21:48:14 GMT -5
This is my new favorite show on the internet - the Deck Channel, I could watch it all day.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Jun 16, 2017 23:53:27 GMT -5
Awesome build!
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Post by charley1968 on Jun 17, 2017 1:57:20 GMT -5
Very distinguished.
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Post by skinee on Jun 17, 2017 14:18:50 GMT -5
yes, absolutely beautiful work,what brand/type of blade is that in your kss40 calidecks ? |
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Post by calidecks on Jun 17, 2017 16:58:43 GMT -5
yes, absolutely beautiful work,what brand/type of blade is that in your kss40 calidecks ? That is a 6 dollar 4-3/8" Oshlun blade from Carbide Processors. I use it when I don't need depth. |
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Post by calidecks on Jun 17, 2017 17:06:45 GMT -5
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Post by kraftt on Jun 17, 2017 17:22:43 GMT -5
Any particular preference/type/brand with scrails & gun?
Notice that you don't use plugs (cortex or similar) on your perimeters/1st & 2nd's/breakers, etc. - any reason?
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Post by calidecks on Jun 17, 2017 17:28:01 GMT -5
Any particular preference/type/brand with scrails & gun? Notice that you don't use plugs (cortex or similar) on your perimeters/1st & 2nd's/breakers, etc. - any reason? I'm not a fan of Cortex. I don't like the idea of drilling that deep into composite before the screw grabs. Especially on a step nosing. I do however layout my screw pattern to perfection and use color matched screws. The minimal screws on the borders and seamboards don't look bad if the work is clean. I use TigerClaw TC-G clips with the scrails. We layed all that field decking in one day. |
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Post by calidecks on Jun 17, 2017 18:33:09 GMT -5
Any particular preference/type/brand with scrails & gun? Notice that you don't use plugs (cortex or similar) on your perimeters/1st & 2nd's/breakers, etc. - any reason? I install all the brands, but Trex is the biggest player out here. My preference is Fiberon. |
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Post by kraftt on Jun 17, 2017 21:33:01 GMT -5
I didn't word that very well, I meant to also ask what gun was your preference to drive scrails (and if you had a system that preloaded the clips etc. or if everybody just joins in with their own gun for the field).
On facia boards where they pass over bolts for rail posts... do you prefer to countersink bolt heads into joists or hollow out back of facia or use furring spacers?
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re: Cortex - yup, I've had to disassemble a few decks for clients during remodels, for underground lines etc. then reassemble, and usually find about half those Cortex style below surface screws holding nothing, especially on bent/curved facia boards.
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Post by calidecks on Jun 17, 2017 21:57:19 GMT -5
I didn't word that very well, I meant to also ask what gun was your preference to drive scrails (and if you had a system that preloaded the clips etc. or if everybody just joins in with their own gun for the field). On facia boards where they pass over bolts for rail posts... do you prefer to countersink bolt heads into joists or hollow out back of facia or use furring spacers? --------------------------- re: Cortex - yup, I've had to disassemble a few decks for clients during remodels, for underground lines etc. then reassemble, and usually find about half those Cortex style below surface screws holding nothing, especially on bent/curved facia boards. We use the original guns for the scrails. Although I think I'll try the other gun that loads the clip. I believe it's made for Timbertech, but the clips fit Trex. We add an extra rim and countersink the bolt head into the rim. Otherwise with just one rim it weakens the board more than I'm comfortable with. I'm very anal when it comes to strength and safety. Sometimes too much I think. |
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