So if you didn't do anything airgun related what did you do today?

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

Well my tool shed cleaning turned into a major refurb, at least that is what is needed, I may just patch it up but it really needs new siding on on side and a couple of sheets of plywood on the roof too. The main problem is the side that needs to be replaced is 4 1/2" from a block wall, so there is no easy access to it. I have thought of two ways to do it "right" and both are a lot of work. The best and most work would be to unbolt and lift it off the cement pad, replace the siding and then put it back, it's just 12'x10' so I know I could manage it with leverage but would rather not! Second I could attach parallel studs to the new siding and lower them in place and attach them to the existing studs. The roof is the easy part.

  The bottoms of all four siding sheets are a bit rotted, any ideas or suggestions?   

[avator]

Well my tool shed cleaning turned into a major refurb, at least that is what is needed, I may just patch it up but it really needs new siding on on side and a couple of sheets of plywood on the roof too. The main problem is the side that needs to be replaced is 4 1/2" from a block wall, so there is no easy access to it. I have thought of two ways to do it "right" and both are a lot of work. The best and most work would be to unbolt and lift it off the cement pad, replace the siding and then put it back, it's just 12'x10' so I know I could manage it with leverage but would rather not! Second I could attach parallel studs to the new siding and lower them in place and attach them to the existing studs. The roof is the easy part.

  The bottoms of all four siding sheets is a bit rotted, any ideas or suggestions?

Some pics might help with suggestions.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

Well my tool shed cleaning turned into a major refurb, at least that is what is needed, I may just patch it up but it really needs new siding on on side and a couple of sheets of plywood on the roof too. The main problem is the side that needs to be replaced is 4 1/2" from a block wall, so there is no easy access to it. I have thought of two ways to do it "right" and both are a lot of work. The best and most work would be to unbolt and lift it off the cement pad, replace the siding and then put it back, it's just 12'x10' so I know I could manage it with leverage but would rather not! Second I could attach parallel studs to the new siding and lower them in place and attach them to the existing studs. The roof is the easy part.

  The bottoms of all four siding sheets is a bit rotted, any ideas or suggestions?

Some pics might help with suggestions.

Right now with the position of the Sun it's hard to get good pics but here is one. The bottoms of the siding is rotted off. The studs are 24" on center. It is curled out more than it looks in the pic.

[avator]

Yeah... that 4 1/2" space is almost a deal breaker. I wonder if anything might be done between the studs on the inside.

[avator]

The studs can be sistered, That's not a problem. You wouldn't even need to go the full length... 2 or 3 feet would get it.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

Yeah... that 4 1/2" space is almost a deal breaker. I wonder if anything might be done between the studs on the inside.

 That was my first thought I just would rather do it right.

The studs can be sistered, That's not a problem. You wouldn't even need to go the full length... 2 or 3 feet would get it.

 I think I am just going to patch it from the inside now with some scrap plywood and 2"x2" strips to the studs. I have other pressing things to get done, of course this means it will have to be revisited another time. I still think the quick temp fix to keep snakes out is the way to go for now. I hate not fixing it right but just don't have the time right now.

[avator]

Yeah, just paint the outside and edges of the plywood real thick.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

This is what my inside patches look like with the scrap I had on hand. I did 4 of six so far, this is the first one so I took a pic of it.

It's screwed together and screwed to the studs.

I'll finish it tomorrow, I have Bible Study tonight.

[avator]

Looks like that will work.

[maraudinglizard]

Nice repair job Dan, that should kept the critters out for a minute.  Spent part of the day clearing away brush from around the blueberries. Tomorrow I will have to use the chipper/shredder to clean up that mess. The tractor won't fit in there and I am not dragging that thorny mess out. What is really bad is I have brush piles all over the place. The craftsman pruner has been a blessing to the point that I have pace myself when beating back the jungle. This tool works so good that in minutes I have a mountain brush to clean up. Best part my hands, arms, and shoulders have been spared the agony using lopping shears. Well worth the $100 for sure.

[bReTt]

Played hookie from work again today.  Did some tomahawk throwing, repaired some window screens, washed and reinstalled them.  One of them I need some metal and new screen for and I’m missing a whole screen for one window.  I think that one got destroyed a couple years ago but I had sort of forgotten about that until today.  I’ll need to make or have a new one made. 

Mrs. P and I went out for lunch and coffee.  Played in the yard with the kids and Millie some.  Did some exercise and shooting combined (that was fun).  Now I’m surfing while my peeps are all around either reading, studying or drawing.  I’ll take a shower here soon and get ready for bed, 0400 comes quickly.  ⏰

[Madd Hatter]

Nice repair job Dan, that should kept the critters out for a minute.  Spent part of the day clearing away brush from around the blueberries. Tomorrow I will have to use the chipper/shredder to clean up that mess. The tractor won't fit in there and I am not dragging that thorny mess out. What is really bad is I have brush piles all over the place. The craftsman pruner has been a blessing to the point that I have pace myself when beating back the jungle. This tool works so good that in minutes I have a mountain brush to clean up. Best part my hands, arms, and shoulders have been spared the agony using lopping shears. Well worth the $100 for sure.

What shreader are you using. We're thinking about getting one so we're not hauling branches to the burn pit but one of our friends is telling us don't waste our money. We were looking at getting one that will do up to 4-6 inches branches.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

I was up late/early morning talking to my oldest daughter that lives in Montana that is down here right now, so I stayed in bed until 8:00 AM. Her Husband just got hired for a job in Idaho again so it looks like they might be going back to Idaho. He installs underground utilities and other heavy equipment jobs. Their grown kids and grandkids live in Idaho so it would be nice for them to have their baby sitter close again, LOL.

 I will finish up my shed repair and cleaning today. I didn't know how bad the siding was damaged because my rollaway tool chests were on the wall in front hiding it. I knew there was a hole because I had seen light under one of the chests and was concerned a rattlesnake could be under it and that I could get struck in the ankle without ever seeing it.

 

[maraudinglizard]

Nice repair job Dan, that should kept the critters out for a minute.  Spent part of the day clearing away brush from around the blueberries. Tomorrow I will have to use the chipper/shredder to clean up that mess. The tractor won't fit in there and I am not dragging that thorny mess out. What is really bad is I have brush piles all over the place. The craftsman pruner has been a blessing to the point that I have pace myself when beating back the jungle. This tool works so good that in minutes I have a mountain brush to clean up. Best part my hands, arms, and shoulders have been spared the agony using lopping shears. Well worth the $100 for sure.

What shreader are you using. We're thinking about getting one so we're not hauling branches to the burn pit but one of our friends is telling us don't waste our money. We were looking at getting one that will do up to 4-6 inches branches.

I am using a 2001 MTD upright chipper/shredder. I bought it at Walmart. It's been a good one I have only replaced the shredder blades once. The chipper blades are sharpened like mower blades. MTD doesn't sell these anymore which is a shame because they are good machines. Mine takes branches up to 2". I was on a budget at the time so this was the best option I have. I will say this when you start grinding up stuff over 3 inches it may take a machine that require 2 people to operate it. These machines will beat you up when chipping. I have a hard enough time with the 2 inches. They are not a waste of time and money, I bought mine to keep the brush down when open burning is restricted in the county.  Also I don't have to wait for the stuff to dry out to burn or not fry in the summer heat trying to burn it off.

[Madd Hatter]

Nice repair job Dan, that should kept the critters out for a minute.  Spent part of the day clearing away brush from around the blueberries. Tomorrow I will have to use the chipper/shredder to clean up that mess. The tractor won't fit in there and I am not dragging that thorny mess out. What is really bad is I have brush piles all over the place. The craftsman pruner has been a blessing to the point that I have pace myself when beating back the jungle. This tool works so good that in minutes I have a mountain brush to clean up. Best part my hands, arms, and shoulders have been spared the agony using lopping shears. Well worth the $100 for sure.

What shreader are you using. We're thinking about getting one so we're not hauling branches to the burn pit but one of our friends is telling us don't waste our money. We were looking at getting one that will do up to 4-6 inches branches.

I am using a 2001 MTD upright chipper/shredder. I bought it at Walmart. It's been a good one I have only replaced the shredder blades once. The chipper blades are sharpened like mower blades. MTD doesn't sell these anymore which is a shame because they are good machines. Mine takes branches up to 2". I was on a budget at the time so this was the best option I have. I will say this when you start grinding up stuff over 3 inches it may take a machine that require 2 people to operate it. These machines will beat you up when chipping. I have a hard enough time with the 2 inches. They are not a waste of time and money, I bought mine to keep the brush down when open burning is restricted in the county.  Also I don't have to wait for the stuff to dry out to burn or not fry in the summer heat trying to burn it off.

Everything I burn is dead so no waiting but have to wait for a good rain or snow to burn. Thanks!

[avator]

Puttering around in the the casting shack I found a  Stihl 2 cycle leaf blower. It's something that was left to me when we took over the place. I have no idea when the last time it ran and I figured I would be cleaning a carb, at least.
I pulled it out, put some of my chainsaw mix in it, primed it, set the choke and pulled the rope 5 times and it came to life.
Betty Lou came out of the house to see what that strange thing was she saw me with in the camera. She snatched it out of my hands and off she went. I could barely keep up with her. She made one pass around the house and stopped complaining about her elbow.
The easiest way to convince her of a better way is to let her do it the wrong way.
I showed her the 2 rings molded onto it and explained that those were for the shoulder strap.
I have a couple double ring canvas belts that I don't wear. Tomorrow I will put them together for an adjustable strap.
I have a feeling I'm going to make a trip for gas and 2 cycle oil.

[Madd Hatter]

I just finished using mine on the garage walkway and back porch. Only time I have problems starting it is when it needs a new plug. I've used the cheap chicom plugs and had all kinds of problems with them. NGK all of the way from now on. Just did some paint touch up on the house from the dogs chipping/wearing and scratching the paint.

[avator]

I just finished using mine on the garage walkway and back porch. Only time I have problems starting it is when it needs a new plug. I've used the cheap chicom plugs and had all kinds of problems with them. NGK all of the way from now on. Just did some paint touch up on the house from the dogs chipping/wearing and scratching the paint.

We have several of those nasty Magnolia trees here... I hate those trees. They drop large turds of different types all year round. Then we have several 80' and taller pines that drop needles and cones. If I could afford it I would have them all cut down.

[Sqrl Klr]

Dan my mother's shed paneling is shot on the bottom where birds can get in there to pull out insulation for their nests. The rot is high enough where squirrels could get in there if they wanted. Is due to flooding so I'm not wasting money fixing what will flood numerous times a year and to fix that flooding issue would be big money neither one of us has.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

 I ended up putting OSB sheathing patches on the inside along the whole east wall between the studs 24" tall patches. The south wall has a 56" wide door and that wall it is mostly fine. The west and north sides are in real good shape for 40 or 41 years old. The shed was built in 1993 or 1994 and has T1-11 8 IN OC siding that is still 3"-4" off the ground. I had thought maybe a gopher or some rodent pushed dirt up against it but I can see that didn't happen.  I guess by being in the confined space where it was hard to paint and where where the air remained moister after each rain that bottom edge just rotted. The holes didn't look chewed so that is my best guess.

 I was surprised the between the studs is a perfect 22.5" and plumb and straight on all but the one closest to the end, so the patches were easy to fit. The 56" door used to be on the west side but I moved it to the south side when we had our covered deck added on the back of the house, because a roof support post was going to block it from opening. I had forgotten but now remember that was made a lot easier since the shed was built so perfectly.

 I got most of the tools put back and arranged neatly. I still need to clean out the spider webs and spray the west wall which will involve moving my work bench and a Old Shop "SUN" starter generator cabinet and metal sandpaper/hardware cabinet that sets on top of it that is along that wall.

 I would have finished it all yesterday but I didn't start working on it until after 3:00 PM. I was here with two 14 year old granddaughters and just chilled with them while my wife and the rest went to nearby mountain resort town they like to go to.