Custom Fabricate and Install Washers
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What happens here
To securely fasten the wooden decking, carriage bolts are typically used. However, the narrator opts for custom-made, thicker metal washers to provide a larger biting surface and prevent the bolts from pulling through the wood over time. This involves cutting metal strips, shaping them into washers using a grinder, and drilling holes for the bolts. Once the custom washers are ready, they are used along with carriage bolts to fasten all the deck boards to the metal frame.
Goal: Securely fasten wooden deck boards with custom, heavy-duty washers.
Tools and materials
- Angle Grinder Milwaukee — Cutting and shaping metal strips into washers
- Drill Bits — Creating pilot holes and bolt holes
- Drill Milwaukee — Drilling holes in metal washers and wooden boards
- Face Shield — Additional facial protection during grinding
- Heavy-Duty Gloves — Hand protection from sharp edges and sparks
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection
- Vise — Securing metal pieces during grinding and drilling
- Wrench/Socket Set — Tightening carriage bolts
- Carriage Bolts — Securing deck boards
- Metal Strips — Fabricating custom washers