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cracked strongback... decided to start over
By:Malcolm Schweizer
Date: 7/22/2001, 8:10 pm

Remember my wind-damaged strongback? I decided to start over. The fix I had got it straight, but it was a little wobbly, and a wobbly strongback isn't very strong, right? Thanks for the advice. I hate having to spend the extra time, but I am much happier now that I did it. It only took a short time to dismantle and will not take long to reassemble. Here is what I learned....
1. Starting over 1/4 of the way through is easier than starting over all the way through.
2. If building outside, put longer legs on the sawhorses and tether them to the ground.
3. If you are in doubt about something it's probably screwed up!!!!

Messages In This Thread

cracked strongback... decided to start over
Malcolm Schweizer -- 7/22/2001, 8:10 pm
Re: cracked strongback... decided to start over
Dave M -- 7/22/2001, 9:17 pm
Re: cracked strongback... decided to start over
Rehd -- 7/22/2001, 8:51 pm