ToughButterCup Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I was glad I didn't do a final check for level when I stopped working on the mezzanine joists last night. I would have had another really bad nights sleep. Look at this.... this is how un-level I managed to nail the joists hanger: no, the red laser line isn't disappearing to infinity, it's 30mm out at one end and 0 on the other - over 2 meters For those of you wondering what self-build does to you - it makes you tired enough to make significant - and sometimes costly- errors All I had to do last night was recognise how tired I was tack the joists in position with cramps and one or two nails go home But no, I had to hammer home 24 nails on the joist hanger with one end of the joist 30mm too low. In the cold light of day it beggars belief . The remedy? Make a 2 meter long stealer piece (wedge) : half a day's work and thank God for Debbie's Christmas cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Neil Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Ahhh - you've a curve on the icing there - that means an end piece - they're the best. building cock up or not, that has to level things out for the day. (see what i did at the end there?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 Even I can see that evens things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epsilonGreedy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 At 10pm last night I was about to cut a hole in the only working foul drain on site to fit a boss and merge in the grey water drainage from the static caravan. Then I thought if I get this wrong it is back to bucket & chuck-it in the morning. I put my drill down, called it a day and slept well. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Neil Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I watched the Pamela Anderson scene from Barb Wire and fell asleep like a baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Big Neil said: I watched the Pamela Anderson scene from Barb Wire and fell asleep like a baby. Don't tell me... you fell asleep in her arms.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Neil Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 mmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 On the bright side, at least you are getting out there and doing it. I am really struggling to drag myself to the house atm. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 It takes a lot to recognise you are tired and might make mistakes, I used to try and do stuff that took brain power earlier in the day and mundane graft later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiehamy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Construction Channel said: On the bright side, at least you are getting out there and doing it. I am really struggling to drag myself to the house atm. ? Been there, know the feeling. I gave up bothering for a week or so until I felt like it. Guilt free, conscious decision not to go or try. Did things a liked including bugger all. Plus some vitamin B50 tablets helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiehamy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 5 hours ago, recoveringacademic said: I was glad I didn't do a final check for level when I stopped working on the mezzanine joists last night. I would have had another really bad nights sleep. Look at this.... this is how un-level I managed to nail the joists hanger: no, the red laser line isn't disappearing to infinity, it's 30mm out at one end and 0 on the other - over 2 meters For those of you wondering what self-build does to you - it makes you tired enough to make significant - and sometimes costly- errors All I had to do last night was recognise how tired I was tack the joists in position with cramps and one or two nails go home But no, I had to hammer home 24 nails on the joist hanger with one end of the joist 30mm too low. In the cold light of day it beggars belief . The remedy? Make a 2 meter long stealer piece (wedge) : half a day's work and thank God for Debbie's Christmas cake. Done this too! 10 studs at 2570? no bother. wham bam. Huh? Eh? Oh.... 2750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, jamiehamy said: Done this too! 10 studs at 2570? no bother. wham bam. Huh? Eh? Oh.... 2750. At least you can shorten them to the correct length. It could have been worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, jamiehamy said: Been there, know the feeling. I gave up bothering for a week or so until I felt like it. Guilt free, conscious decision not to go or try. Did things a liked including bugger all. Plus some vitamin B50 tablets helped. I'm hoping a couple of weeks skiing next week will revive my enthusiasm ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Construction Channel Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, jamiehamy said: Done this too! 10 studs at 2570? no bother. wham bam. Huh? Eh? Oh.... 2750. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC45 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 can't wait for the long sun filled days again..... just gives you more energy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, recoveringacademic said: I was glad I didn't do a final check for level when I stopped working on the mezzanine joists last night. I would have had another really bad nights sleep. Look at this.... this is how un-level I managed to nail the joists hanger: no, the red laser line isn't disappearing to infinity, it's 30mm out at one end and 0 on the other - over 2 meters Or just pack the end of the support beam up by 30mm! Job done! Edited January 18, 2019 by Triassic Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 17 hours ago, Construction Channel said: Love it, just printed this off to hang in my workshop, shame I can’t print it any larger!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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