After taking a brief hiatus, the fence project continues! I wasn’t satisfied with how I was bonding the steel to the concrete, and asked a dear friend (an architect) how he’d proceed. He told me he’d recommend using structural epoxy to set in standard threaded rod; the reason being- It wouldn’t exert stress on the edges of the concrete. Brilliant.
I started by aligning the baseplate on the poured concrete, and then added the threaded rod, which was then submerged into epoxy. I let them cure overnight, and holy cow are they strong.
I then reassembled the steel portion of the fence, and started adding my uprights, which are just 2x4’s, ripped to 70mm, and then each side rounded over with a 3/4 round over on the routing table. Each board is also planed. I was fortunate enough to purchase some oil based stain at Roosters paint supply for next to nothing– I think it’s turned out nice so far, although far from perfect!
Next up: Hardware and finishing touches :-)
Fence, DIY, woodworking
Power drill drilling into concrete disc with three holes, brown work boots, and tools on dirt ground near wooden fence.Concrete post with metal plate, wooden board, shovel, hammer, and tools on dirt ground.Wooden deck with slatted roof over stone wall, surrounded by trees and stacked firewood.Overhead view of ground with wooden deck, concrete pipes, blue L-tool, white plank, square wood, round concrete object, metal brackets, dirt, grass, and yellow tool.Wooden fence, grassy yard, brick house, and trees in an outdoor residential area.Wooden slatted structure elevated on posts, tree branches with green leaves above, dirt ground, and metal roof section below.Hand holds tube inserted into concrete block on ground with dirt, rocks, small plant, and shoe nearby.Concrete cylinder with metal plate and small plants, blue metal frame, orange tag marked '5', wooden plank, and wooden deck on dirt ground with rocks and debris.Red car, green container, yellow DeWalt tool, wooden plank, and power strip on concrete driveway.Wooden shed with slatted walls next to a gray metal building with a window; stacked wood planks and tools on ground near fence and trees.Concrete cylinder with metal plate secured by bolts, set in dirt ground.Concrete cylinder with metal plate secured by four bolts, resting on dirt ground with a wooden plank nearby.Light brown wooden fence adjacent to white brick house with heart-shaped cutout, green plants, wire mesh fence, and trees.
