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Prepare Timbers: Cutting, Shaping, and Notching

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What happens here

Start by preparing the large timbers that will form the main structural components of the deck. This involves laying them on a sturdy workbench or sawhorses. Use a circular saw to cut the timbers to the required length and to make any necessary rip cuts. Utilize an impact driver to pre-drill pilot holes or to drive fasteners if temporarily assembling pieces for marking or cutting. For creating precise notches and joints, employ a hammer and chisel to carefully remove wood sections, and then use a rasp or file to smooth and refine the cut surfaces for a snug fit. This ensures that the repurposed timbers match the dimensions and aesthetics of the existing deck structure or new design.

Goal: Cut and shape large timbers to specific dimensions and create notches for joinery.

Tools and materials

  • Chisel — Precisely removing wood to create notches and clean up joints
  • Circular Saw Milwaukee — Cutting timbers to length and making rip cuts
  • Hammer — Striking the chisel to cut notches and tapping components into place
  • Impact Driver Flex — Drilling pilot holes and driving fasteners into timbers
  • Level Milwaukee — Ensuring components are straight and plumb during assembly
  • Rasp/File — Refining and smoothing the edges of cut timbers and notches
  • Workbench — Providing a stable surface for cutting and shaping timbers
  • Large Timbers — Structural elements of the deck and handrails

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we're using a lot of this is coming right out of the scrap pile and we're going to be cutting it down and reusing it and repurposing it so let's just see how this thing goes thank you since we didn't have the right size Timbers in our spare Timber pile we decided to cut these down to make them match with the Timbers that are holding up the awning below it that way from the Lakeside everything looks consistent that also means we've got to shave part of these Timbers off so we picked the side we don't want to see anymore and take that and make it go okay [Music]

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