Built me a bridge this weekend.

[WoodChuck'r]

I've been meaning to replace this pallet wood mess of a bridge for a while now. It was here when we moved in. Replacing it is how I spent my Saturday.

Rockin' the Beam Machine.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

It's not completely finished yet. I'm gonna clear out the areas on both sides and build it up with logs. After that I'm gonna cover the areas up with mulch so it's all at the same level.

 

[SilverBox]

The water never rises??

 

[ericjeeper]

Looks like it should do well... Until the first flood floats it all away.

 

[landyboy]

The old bridge looked better dude.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

The water level and flow stays exactly the same all year round - summer or winter and rain or shine it never changes.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

Gee I appreciate all the positive feedback....

 

[ccicora]

I hope all that crap going in the water is heading for the Genesee River....Because in the other two water sheds in your town are drinking water supplies and sawdust and bar oil play hell with the filters at the plants. Oh and I'm only about 10 min.from you, if I drive slow..

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[mikefunaro]

Looks way more robust than the other one. Have to imagine it was a pita trying to drive those stakes into the frozen ground. Good thing you use bioplus

 

[MinivanFan]

My dad has that exact same drawknife.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

Looks way more robust than the other one. Have to imagine it was a pita trying to drive those stakes into the frozen ground. Good thing you use bioplus

Thanks MF!

The frozen ground wasn't too bad - it was only the top 4 inches or so that was frozen.

And yes - Stih BioPlus B&C oil is the way to go for me. I never use anything else.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

My dad has that exact same drawknife.

Is it a BlueGrass??

The old BlueGrass hand tools are really good quality. This draw knife is the best one I've ever owned.

 

[sachsmo]

I like the "work in progress", Open for a little suggestion?

I would get some nice looking local stone (read cheaper that way) and make an approach on both sides, level with your planks.

Good work, keyboard jockeys like to criticize people who actually do something constructive.

 

[barneyrb]

I don't give a rip what they say, it looks far better than what you did away with and with sealer/stain/waterproofing it should last for years. Rep'd ya for it.

 

[hydrojackmac]

Nice bridge WoodChucker! it look like you could skid logs over it and it would hold up. Also, i enjoy your youtube videos!

 

[MS260 Fan]

Looks good to me. I love tinkering with day projects like this. Keeps us out of trouble. It'll look great with a stone approach built up. The 7900 in the pictures looks good too! Rep sent.

 

[jeepyfz450]

I agree looks good. i like little projects like that.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

I don't give a rip what they say, it looks far better than what you did away with and with sealer/stain/waterproofing it should last for years. Rep'd ya for it.

Thanks! T'is appreciated. A few hours and I should be able to rep ya back.

I think I'll use boiled linseed oil. About 8 coats of that over the next year and it'll act like its practically pressure treated.

 

[teatersroad]

kreichy.. with the dissin' early in this thread. ?

Good work there, I'm sure you could build six more in the time it might take some folk to get off their arse and do something positive.

 

[CHEVYTOWN13]

Do with what you have

Shweet shtuff!

Strengthen it up with some lag bolts on the 4 posts and 2 logs. It will give it strength, but I'm not sure about expansion.

Maybe take the time to insert some wood biscuits on the planks too.

And I agree, time for some stones and boulders