Composite decking question - Woodworking Talk
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Anybody seen the plastic 6x6 at Menards? | Woodworking Talk
Nov 15, 2020 · BestPLUS Plastic Lumber is made in the USA with 98% recycled materials. These non-structural timbers are ideal for landscaping projects like retaining walls, garden beds, edging, steps, walkways, fences, hardscape borders, compost bins, interceptor ***** and much more. 100% waterproof...
plywood sizing - Woodworking Talk
Oct 11, 2023 · Model Number: 1252006 Menards ® SKU: 1252006 This is a Meranti/Okumi plywood from Menards that is just about flawless and relatively cheap but how they call it 1/4" is beyond me. (I wish it was marine for the price). I use it for boat frame templates . Actual size listed at .185 " ( mikes at .192" ) 3/16" is .187"
Deck stain over pre finished lumber | Woodworking Talk
Jul 16, 2023 · I’m building a pretty extensive porch floor using 2x6 lumber that has a lot of picture framing and a simple inlay in the middle (hopefully). I’d like to use the cedar tone pre finished lumber from Menards for the picture frames and parts of the inlay.
What is the difference between standard, quality, and...
Feb 7, 2017 · I have Menards, HD and Lowe's by me. I have a different grading system from bottom to best grades: Menards- 1. knotty and bowed not suitable to burn 2. Not as knotty twisted and cracked 3. Few knots but strategical placed and sized to give the board no strength and cracks at the ends at least a foot down HD 1.
Anybody ever sent Trex through a planer? | Woodworking Talk
Aug 27, 2021 · i cut it on the table saw and routed it without a problem, for the 'bed wood' portion of my avatar truk build. my only routing was freehand for bolt head clearance under the 'bed wood'. one thing i will mention is the saw dust will get everywhere, it flies and clings to everything. i looked like a giant plastic sasquatch after cutting …
Masterforce Track Saw - Woodworking Talk
Menards SKU: 2410706 $199 6 1/2" blade 10 amp motor 5400 RPM 0-45 bevel 1 1/4" dust collection Track saws are expensive...so, against my better judgement, I bought a Masterforce tool from Menards. I'm a hand tool guy, but I'm remodeling my shop space and the wife has a few projects lined up for me that will require a lot of plywood.
Yellow Pine or Fir for painted porch floor | Woodworking Talk
Dec 9, 2022 · The sawn cedar shingles on the wall are well flashed above the flooring. Unless I also want to re-side the wall, I need to go with 3/4" material so it fits under the flashing. Otherwise, I might consider a synthetic material. I haven't been able to find any synthetic or composite material in 3/4" thickness. We went with T&G for the traditional ...
Building a wood deck attached to a brick house - Woodworking Talk
Aug 14, 2018 · The decking material used also affects framing. For example, I know some composite decking used for the steps calls for the stringers 12" oc. Of course, some of these points don't apply if the deck is freestanding.
deck wood that doesn't splinter - Woodworking Talk
Jun 13, 2016 · Ironwood, AKA 'Ipe' is a heavy, dense wood often used for decking and other exterior uses and will not rot in your lifetime. I put cedar decks in 26 years ago and they were in bad shape 8-10 years later, so I went Ipe and there is no visible deterioration after 15 years or so.