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Cleats
Feb 20, 2013 21:37:40 GMT -5
Post by joecamper on Feb 20, 2013 21:37:40 GMT -5
Whenever I tear out a trailer i throw out very little that I can reuse. Many of the old 2x2 with terrible ends are cut off cleaned Then they are ripped down into cleats that go right back ito stuff. There are a few tricks ive learned to help you with this aspect of reconstruction. Since im a computer dummy and can only get 1 photo per post itwill take a few windows Attachments:
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Cleats
Feb 20, 2013 21:46:58 GMT -5
Post by joecamper on Feb 20, 2013 21:46:58 GMT -5
O/K These are everywhere and hold in almost everything Initally I make them 3/4in by 3/4in (all different lengths from 1in to 10in) Unfortunatly I do not get 4 out of a 2by2 but instead there is a reasonable degree of waste. Since im recycling Im not concerned about exessive scrap 3/4 is the right size. I use the drill "trio" method small bit to predrill, big bit to make a countersink and a a drill for the square head screw. If you rip any down with any medium or bigger knots thro them out they will often snap when pressure is exerted on them by tight screws Attachments:
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Cleats
Feb 20, 2013 21:53:00 GMT -5
Post by joecamper on Feb 20, 2013 21:53:00 GMT -5
When you are predrilling it is IMPORTANT to be sure the hole is big enough for the screw to pass thru freely.
You do not want the screw biting on the cleat or you risk the chance of seporating the cleat from its mating surface when the screw head is at that point where its coming out of the cleat and beginning to enter the framing member it will tend to want to seporate.
Noew if you push very hard while drilling you can prevent this and you can also back the screw out closing that seporation and then going in for good BUT the correct size predrill will prevent it all
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Cleats
Feb 20, 2013 21:57:59 GMT -5
Post by joecamper on Feb 20, 2013 21:57:59 GMT -5
I would wait to drill your holes till you actually pick the correct length cleat for a specific location. This will save time because the angle at which your screwing is always impeaded by the cabinate or whatever your mounting. If you try to predrill all the holes most will not be at the right angle or the right spot Often the drill holes are compound angle if drilled so you can actually get a straight shot. A bit front to back and then also on a 45 degree Attachments:
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Cleats
Feb 20, 2013 21:59:52 GMT -5
Post by joecamper on Feb 20, 2013 21:59:52 GMT -5
Whala if your in a tight space this is the ticket boys and girls Attachments:
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Cleats
Feb 20, 2013 22:02:26 GMT -5
Post by joecamper on Feb 20, 2013 22:02:26 GMT -5
If the holes were straight thru it would be a complete PINA first the back wall then the ceiling. Bada big bada bang. Hope this helps make many happy campers. Attachments:
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mobiltec
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Restoring The 57 Shasta
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Cleats
Feb 24, 2013 21:25:08 GMT -5
Post by mobiltec on Feb 24, 2013 21:25:08 GMT -5
Great idea Joe Camper! I usually burn all mine LOL... I save the aluminum for patches and repairs and connctors and stuff but everything wood goes into the wood burner for those chilly nights.
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