Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Day 2 - Setting forms

Setting the Forms 

We started at 7:30 AM Saturday morning on my project.  It was already getting hot.  Lucky we did have some shade!
We learned about the 3,4,5 triangle method to set the string lines straight or square to each other.
Tim, Jarrett, Kaegan, Tanner, Quinten, Conner, Mr. Kumnick, Mr. Timbrel, Mr. Johnson, and my Dad & Mom all came out to help me get the project started.  Mom fixed breakfast for everyone.  Thank you Mom!  And I want to thank all of you that came to help!

 

Getting started.  Mr. Kumnick explains the concept to Mr. Timbrel
 After we got our string lines set and square we started setting the 2"x4"'s to match the edge of the string.  This sets the edge of the concrete for the pad we will mount the pergola and benches too.
Here is a view of the forms from a little higher.  We are setting the stakes to support the 2x4's so it doesn't move when we pour the concrete.

The crew for the second day of work on my project.  Thanks crew!

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