01-21-2013, 11:05 PM
Jeeper's how time flies when you have a job and a family to look after. 
I have been working on this challenge though. Slow and steady as they say. I do a little bit each night. I've just about finished framing the wall sections. Which BTW I decided to use 2x3's to frame it. Technically, they are 1 1/2 by 2 1/2 which I had to remind myself of a couple times when making/taking measurements. I have two more 8 ft segments of wall sections to go. I have two installed and am working on getting the hard board up. Alas, the kiddies have to get their beauty sleep so all work stops at 8 pm. We can't have me using a drill driver and making a huge racket in the house. Drives the missus nuts too!
The plan since day one was to measure and cut all the lumber outside to minimize the dust in the house. So I went at it last Saturday as we had an unusually warm day.
I made the cuts for one of the end sections, and chopped what I would need for the four 8 ft wall sections. The last 4 feet or so will require some special attention as I have to maneuver around some duct work. I have a plan for it... I just hope it works... :?
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Quick tool plug. I received a Ryobi 18V Lithium Ion cordless saw and drill for x-mas this year from my mom.
I have to say, I am really impressed by these tools. Especially the saw. I made about 20-30 cuts with this little biter and it showed no signs of slowing down. I like the freedom of being able to take the tool anywhere and be able to work right away. Cordless tools have really improved a lot.
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Here is what I have managed to accomplish thus far. Almost have the one "leg" done. Can't wait to get the rest of the wall sections and get the hard board up. For the corners I've been whetting the back of the hard board with a spray bottle. Enough to dampen it just a bit. I've been finding it easier to bend into the corners when it is a little wet. The added bonus is that when it dries, it then holds it shape.
It's been a bit of awkward lifting getting these sections into place. But so far I'm managing. I work up a good sweat in the process too.
![[Image: IMG-20130121-00377.jpg]](http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee118/tetters73/IMG-20130121-00377.jpg)
I have been working on this challenge though. Slow and steady as they say. I do a little bit each night. I've just about finished framing the wall sections. Which BTW I decided to use 2x3's to frame it. Technically, they are 1 1/2 by 2 1/2 which I had to remind myself of a couple times when making/taking measurements. I have two more 8 ft segments of wall sections to go. I have two installed and am working on getting the hard board up. Alas, the kiddies have to get their beauty sleep so all work stops at 8 pm. We can't have me using a drill driver and making a huge racket in the house. Drives the missus nuts too!
The plan since day one was to measure and cut all the lumber outside to minimize the dust in the house. So I went at it last Saturday as we had an unusually warm day.
I made the cuts for one of the end sections, and chopped what I would need for the four 8 ft wall sections. The last 4 feet or so will require some special attention as I have to maneuver around some duct work. I have a plan for it... I just hope it works... :?
Quick tool plug. I received a Ryobi 18V Lithium Ion cordless saw and drill for x-mas this year from my mom.
I have to say, I am really impressed by these tools. Especially the saw. I made about 20-30 cuts with this little biter and it showed no signs of slowing down. I like the freedom of being able to take the tool anywhere and be able to work right away. Cordless tools have really improved a lot. Here is what I have managed to accomplish thus far. Almost have the one "leg" done. Can't wait to get the rest of the wall sections and get the hard board up. For the corners I've been whetting the back of the hard board with a spray bottle. Enough to dampen it just a bit. I've been finding it easier to bend into the corners when it is a little wet. The added bonus is that when it dries, it then holds it shape.
It's been a bit of awkward lifting getting these sections into place. But so far I'm managing. I work up a good sweat in the process too.