I've got a pile of covered lumber setting in what used to be a garage. Not the best place, but where I got it stored elsewhere there ain't no more room. I'd finally had enough of rain flying way in there from the North.
Situation called for sheet metal. Anodized Aluminum, 3 X 6 foot. The magnet of the tape ruler sticks light to it. Used a seamer on the outside edge.
This Hitachi CL-10 Stud Cutter is often referred to as a thread cutter. Cuts threaded rod and bolts in just 2-3 seconds. There's other makes of this sort of tool. Seems now they're all cordless.
Had to do some masonry work first. Before setting blocks, I used the CL-10 to cut threaded rod to size for anchors hammered into old concrete.
I needed a frame that could stand up to a typhoon or a backing delivery truck. Seems the wood bolts I had on hand were either too short or too long. After shortening the longer bolts, I ground a fresh point on em.
Above there a ways, that small sheet of salvaged 13 gauge SS braces things. It also helps with keeping rain water from running in that overhead slope of concrete.
For timbers, like the few standing behind there, I used wood bolts. Standard bolts as well, and I needed some longer still. I cut some threaded rods plenty long enough. Tightened a nut and washer on each end.
This little tool sure beats using a hacksaw or an angle grinder.
I'll tell ya, I been wondering why she couldn't handle rebar. I'm wanting to ask about that. It'll be delicate, cause they make something else just for that.
