Gerritt Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Lately I have been doing alot of ICI work... and alot of Hospitals.. Here is a respite home (think Ronald McDonald House) I have been working on for sometime... it was pretty much destroyed by fire... So I thought I would take some pics and show you big boy woodworking lol Mark Preece House. Owned and Operated by Hamilton Health Sciences A few tools of the trade... Curved architectural wall Post and Beam Post 12x18 Beam 24x18 Real fun drilling 24" x 7/8" holes dead nuts straight into Douglas Fir... the knots suck and through the bit off plumb Anyways hope you guys enjoyed seeing my days @ work and what I do for a living... G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Sorry Gerritt, is it restoration work that you do mainly? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Some not all.. This project is mostly all new construction on the existing foundation. the interior was completely gutted by fire.. as was the roof.. only thing left standing were the outside rock walls. the interior shots I am showing are all pretty much new lumber. With the fir coming from Quebec. G Edited January 4, 2010 by Gerritt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 You seemed puzzled or is this a sign of relief?? Nice work Gerritt Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 You seemed puzzled or is this a sign of relief?? Nice work Gerritt Leechman LOL I am freezing! damn cold in there... and no heaters allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 LOL I am freezing! damn cold in there... and no heaters allowed. I hear ya G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 thats some fine work! you need a nice impact driver for those bolts though! and i love paslode guns to! what did we do without them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 need a joist hanger for the one crashing into the beam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 need a joist hanger for the one crashing into the beam LOL! that is what I was doing... the Gusset Clips were not spec'd by the engineer until after the floor was installed... everything needs to be boxed and hung on hangers now... after installing the gusset clips, fun fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitespinnerbait Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Fine workmanship right there.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Pictures of the fire... and the story are here... http://www.markpreecehouse.ca/ G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Nice work Gerrit. Love those big beams! Have fun with those hangers S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 i love paslode guns to! what did we do without them?? we had one arm like Popeye personnally i rather use my bostitch but i do own two paslodes that rotate in for repairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Sac religious that you use those fine hand forged Japanese chisels on that stuff. You need a nice mortise attachment for that drill. Nice work Curious as to why they didnt use LVL's there with caps or are these getting finished after? Edited January 5, 2010 by smalliefisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Pretty ironic, I work for Hamilton Health Sciences, so I guess it's your truck blocking me from using that one entrance to the hospital parking lot. Next time I'll have to stop by and say hey, move that truck, haha, jk. You guys got alot of work ahead of ya's for sure, but looking solid so far. Edited January 5, 2010 by Hooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) Sac religious that you use those fine hand forged Japanese chisels on that stuff. You need a nice mortise attachment for that drill. Nice workCurious as to why they didnt use LVL's there with caps or are these getting finished after? I was wondering if anyone would notice the chisels I put them there on purpose (they were not used) to see if anyone would notice as I had them in my box beside me. Nice catch.. They are very far from cheap, but one of the best chisels I have ever owned, I am a firm believer that good hand tools will last for life... where electrics are disposable. As for LVL's, paralams etc.... they were not spec'd .. need to remember... this is an old space... and before the fire, solid fir was used 12x18... not to mention, LVL's would weigh/cost alot more given the same dimensions, and big and bulky is what they are looking for... very rustic... and all exposed... and the fir at the end of the day cost less...averaging about 15.00 lnf, based on volume. not to mention the cost savings in adding a veneer (labour) Good eye on tools.... I should show off my hand planes I have an apron plane you would give you're left to use lol G Edited January 5, 2010 by Gerritt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Pretty ironic, I work for Hamilton Health Sciences, so I guess it's your truck blocking me from using that one entrance to the hospital parking lot. Next time I'll have to stop by and say hey, move that truck, haha, jk. You guys got alot of work ahead of ya's for sure, but looking solid so far. Thanks man!... yeah one of those trucks is mine! Look for the Ford E350 with the huge bubble on it! (Unicell body) I work several different sites at any given time, but if you see the truck by all means ask for me! I will be there, and coffee is close by... as is adult entertainment! LOL G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) I love the big timbers. I do steel for work myself. the wood is a hobby. I agree with the chisel remark though...a sad way to keep your fine japanese chisels. I have one like them. Actually I don't like the steel ring pressing into my palm. just one question though...do you guys not need to wear hard hats on construction sites down there? edited to say I was typing this as you made your chisel reply 2 posts above Lets see the apron plane Edited January 5, 2010 by Dara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 a nice change working with post and beams in these rustic projects..........better than working with 2x4"s looks great......and ya dont even need to hire a painter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhare Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Very cool Gerritt! Looks like we have a few handy fellows on the site! I am also a carpenter, do mostly finish work but a bit of everything. Here's a few pic's of the current project. Cape Cod style. 7 bathrooms, one in each beadroom and 3 common. I wish I could get some pics of the landscaping around the pool at the back of the house but too much snow! Its still a work in progress but should be finished up by the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 and coffee is close by... as is adult entertainment! LOL G. Indeed, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 beautiful work troutguy... ....love the crown and frieze combonation......is the entire exterior shingled? ....talk about rustic.....its going to look amazing when it ages with the $$copper eaves trough and flashing$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hey Gerritt it's good to see you actually working. Now that I see your handiwork you may not get off so easy the next time. If you are so inclined I'll be at the boat show this weekend hanging out at the Crestliner display. C'mon over and we will yak about some ice fishing soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Nice work G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Taliking about wood.....he he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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