Post brackets

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These brackets are 9"x9" with and 6"x18" tongue for timber posts. I started by plasma cutting the bases and then trued up the draft with a boring bar. I then clamped them and welded them up. Of course the plates bowed so I pressed them flat. After they have been fit to the posts and cross drilled they will be painted and installed. These are for an Eagle Scout project and are an engineered design. I'm interested to see how it all comes together.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Nice heavy plates mate, I see you got some taper on those holes....What size plasma are you using, just out of curiosity.
Reply:Great job, as usual. I just did some real similar ones, but I had to make them work for both a 7" diameter log post and 14" diameter.  My mounting plates are 4.5" and everything is 3/8" P&O.  I knife-edged the tops so they can pound them into the log posts.I don't post much, but I read this forum every day...4x8 Bulltear Gantry Kit CNC PlasmaHypertherm 85Millermatic 251Dynasty 350Turnpro 7x12 Miter Bandsaw...one packed garage >
Reply:Aren't you a little old to be doing an Eagle Scout Project?Qualified & experienced at welding scrap metal
Reply:Originally Posted by little JeepAren't you a little old to be doing an Eagle Scout Project?
Reply:Originally Posted by Jason ListerGreat job, as usual. I just did some real similar ones, but I had to make them work for both a 7" diameter log post and 14" diameter.  My mounting plates are 4.5" and everything is 3/8" P&O.  I knife-edged the tops so they can pound them into the log posts.
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireThanks. How hard were these to pound in? Any issues with the post splitting.
Reply:They test fit the brackets and poles today and started the pilot holes once it was all squared up. Sounds like it's coming along nicely. Tonight Simon and his Dad came by the shop to drill the bolt holes. I put him on the on the mill and he picked it right up. He thought it was pretty cool to use the auto feed on the 1/4 pilot holes and was impressed that he could do the 7/8" holes so easily. After the first couple he completed the rest by himself. He got the chance to see a large drill being sharpened at the beginning before we started. And saw how the machine was setup and how to calculate the drill rpm based on diameter. He's taking metal shop in school and asked a ton of questions. He drank it up.After drilling all the parts were de-burred and washed for paint. The JD green was fairly close to the the color of the roof tin... plus tractor paint drys quick. They should have the roof on tomorrow.
Reply:So there is still hope for the future.  I recently helped on an eagle scout project and it was disappointing.   One scout asked me for a "bolt twister", I said "a wrench?"!  He seriously didn't know what it was called.  Then one snapped a 1/2" drill bit in 2x4" pine.  I've drilled through steel with it and they managed to snap it in some soft pine.   I began to feel very worried for our future when kids don't know what a wrench is.
Reply:Originally Posted by Going nowhereSo there is still hope for the future.  I recently helped on an eagle scout project and it was disappointing.   One scout asked me for a "bolt twister", I said "a wrench?"!  He seriously didn't know what it was called.  Then one snapped a 1/2" drill bit in 2x4" pine.  I've drilled through steel with it and they managed to snap it in some soft pine.   I began to feel very worried for our future when kids don't know what a wrench is.
Reply:You'll have to be sure and post up picts of the completed Eagle project for us. I'd be interested in seeing what he did.OH BTW tell him good luck from this Eagle..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireThanks. How hard were these to pound in? Any issues with the post splitting. This is for a project being done by a boy in the troop. He had an engineer design the structure and handled all the permits and fund raising. I agreed to build the brackets.
Reply:Originally Posted by little Jeep Thank you for all that you are doing to help with your part of the project.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jason ListerAgreed, I'm an Eagle Scout, as well.  Unfortunately, it is too rare for people to attain the rank.  It is great to see another generation embracing blue collar work.
Reply:Thanks guys. I stopped by this afternoon to see how it was coming along. I made it in time to help sheet, paper, and install the tin on the roof. It didn't take long. I forgot to take a picture when we picked up. They still need to install the mid wall and sheet it. Once sheeted all the plywood will be stained black and then the back wall will be covered in cants from a local mill. It should look very rustic.
Reply:Looks good.
Reply:Back wall is done.
Reply:Randy great post.  I am a Eagle Scout too.  Earned it back in the middle 60s.  I know how much work goes into a project and especially for youngsters that are usually very limited on cash and need all the help with resources and resource people.   Thanks for helping him.  We all need to pass it on to other folks.    Keep up the project posting.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jason ListerI just did some real similar ones, but I had to make them work for both a 7" diameter log post and 14" diameter.  My mounting plates are 4.5" and everything is 3/8" P&O.  I knife-edged the tops so they can pound them into the log posts.
Reply:Originally Posted by SuperArcForhire, I was going to ask you the same question.  Thanks.