Today's first outside task was going to the old shed for scaffolding...
Starting to build...
We needed more blocks for underneath the scaffolding feet, so Jim brought up his chainsaw and cut some from one of our old planks...
Continuing to set up the scaffolding...
Once the scaffolding was set up, time to mark and cut the garage door opening from the front pieces of sheathing...
Using a hand saw at the bottom...
First side cut...
Starting on the other side...
Cutting the bottom by hand...
Both sides cut - the opening looks nice and big now!
Putting in all the screws at the edges of the sheathing around the opening...
Next, Jim wanted to attach connection flanges that will tie the lower and upper sheathing together to make them act as one. Jim used his new saw to cut a bunch of strips the same size and then made this jig that fits over the top of the bottom sheathing. He clamps it on and it holds the strip in the back at the precise location...
Then he screws it in place and unscrews the jig...
Continuing that process all the way down the wall...
The view of the flanges from the inside...
End-of-the-day picture!
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