Illinois Chapter June 2020 BS Thread
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:29 PM
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Howdy Don!
Whats going on tonight?
Howdy Rick
Nothing much
just watching TV and checking on FTE
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:30 PM
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Howdy Sean
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:33 PM
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Lol, the top is so rotten, it needed some support. By 2030, it’ll fall over again.
Rick, I do more plant transplanting than gardening, mom has way too many in need of splitting.
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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Lol, the top is so rotten, it needed some support. By 2030, it’ll fall over again.
Rick, I do more plant transplanting than gardening, mom has way too many in need of splitting.
I have done a few of those repairs over the years...LOL
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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Howdy Don!
I think he replaced a post that probably rotted off at grade.
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:37 PM
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It’s cedar, I though it would last longer than 10 yrs.
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:41 PM
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It’s cedar, I though it would last longer than 10 yrs.
Howdy Sean!
Cedar rots too, just takes longer.
Probably doesn't help that it is in the shade and never has the chance to dry out.
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:45 PM
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Howdy Sean!
Cedar rots too, just takes longer.
You need to treat it with creosote if you can find any today...LOL
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Jun 11, 2020 | 09:47 PM
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You need to treat it with creosote if you can find any today...LOL
Creosote would work great.
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:51 PM
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Creosote would work great.
I remember my grandfather using that stuff to dip the wood in..
Stinks but works great
Jun 11, 2020 | 09:58 PM
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Jun 11, 2020 | 09:59 PM
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The real stuff soaked into the wood
Jun 11, 2020 | 10:25 PM
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The real stuff soaked into the wood
Railroad ties are boiled in creosote forcing the creosote to penetrate the wood.
Jun 11, 2020 | 10:25 PM
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Jun 11, 2020 | 10:26 PM
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Goodnight Don and Sean TTYL guys.
