Monthly Archives: February 2014

Today was the last day of our time together; at least in the formwork modules – maybe we’ll be students/teacher sometime in the future.  It was fun being with you, and you posed your own special challenges I had to … Continue reading →

This is what happens when carpenter is about to be a grandfather! And I thought my kids would not be needing me to build anything for them now that they are all grown up!! J

Soooo, the last post before the exam.  I told you I would put up two shots of the exterior corner set up, in the two possible orientations:     A couple of things to note: -never nail plywood to the … Continue reading →

I told you yesterday I would comment on some of the mistakes being made so you can concentrate on success. Mistakes include (not necessarily a complete list…): -poor 3-4-5 implementation -placing the corner ties in the wrong orientation/distances -not enough … Continue reading →

OK, this is the last post with the sketch-up models. Tomorrow we will look at the sketch-up presentation so you can ask questions and I can clarify issues. Step #21:  The drawing of the pour line, bulkheads and window You … Continue reading →

Footings and Walls, Feb. 14, 2014.

This post will be the last until I show you the last steps, which will have to be done and verified – before the interior wall is built.  I will publish it one day early! Step 14: second row ties … Continue reading →

Hey All, I’ve prepared a few sketch up screen shots for you so that you can prepare yourselves for your final evaluation project.  I’m going to post them here and make a few comments so that you can focus on … Continue reading →

Looking at the calendar and I thought I would remind you all of the scheduling for the rest of the module. This week, starting tomorrow, we will explore forms for stairs, when we have accomplished that task we will review … Continue reading →

I hope all went well today as you worked on the next variation of the forms for footings and walls. I was thinking of you at my conference today – I know you are in good hands with Stephane, and … Continue reading →