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Finally got this done. Since we bought this place the wife didn't like it because the slider wasn't centered on the back porch.Someone before us replaced the hinged door. I used the recycled Yamaha shipping crates for rails and uprights and had to buy the metal for ballusters(sp). the reason for the large space under ballusters is for snow removal w/ shovel/broom.   Used "Trek" wood for decking.IMO it's the only way to go for decking that needs no maintenance. Also had to build the little extension for the dog door.                              MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Nice job especially using recycled steel.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Feel free to come to my house and repeat the process.. Then we'll have some  ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:The first two pictures I was thinking "Eeeewwwwwww".  But the painted version looks really good!  I'm impressed!Matt in OKCLincoln 175HD
Reply:Great job on the extension and railings, the doggie door extension is a nice touch. Like David R said " Nice job, especially using recycled steel". DaveI am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:Thanks,guys. The first two pics were for the "before" view. Those Yamaha shipping crates have saved us a lot of $$$. I've built a lot of different things w/ the tubing. A lot of you probably wouldn't waste time w/ it because it requires a lot of cleaning w/ a cup brush and then I coat it w/ NAPA rust treatment as a primer. Being semi retired I have more time than money so I don't mind doing the cleanup!!!                       MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Excellent work ! Like others have said, it takes ingenuity and imagination when you are basically working with what to most would be considered scrap . Good show...Did it get the wife off your back ?
Reply:thats pretty good I think its awsome!MY Shop Gear::1: a rock and string2: glass bottle and gas3: old remote and batteries4: metal taped together5: ripped shoe6: smash anphibious water craft
Reply:Love the pet door Me!
Reply:should have left them bare steel.white is waaaay to civilized lookingBut really you did do a nice job there.Don't talk about it, Just do it!
Reply:Very nice. That feeby iron lets you do things you wouldn't normally shell out the bucks for if you had to buy it all. You mde it all work together for a neat package.
Reply:all a round very nice job ChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder
Reply:I likey....especially the cat door.  Nice touch.MichaelMillermatic 25115" Rockwell Drill Press10" Logan Lathe5hp - 2-stage 80 Gallon CompressorHome Made Sand / Soda Blaster
Reply:Originally Posted by 383bigblockI likey....especially the cat door.  Nice touch.Michael
Reply:Great job on the porch and railings. I really enjoy seeing the projects on here,work and home related.
Reply:Originally Posted by mla2ofus383,our little 11 lb dog was highly offended to have her new door called a cat door.                          Mike
Reply:And apart from a good job, keeping SWMBO happy makes your life flow easier.
Reply:Nice work.  Also, dido on Tinbasher's comment.MolongneckLincoln 175HD MigWard's Powr-Kraft 230 ARCHypertherm Powermax 45Harris O/A TorchMakita 2414NB Chop SawMakita 9557PB 4 1/2" Angle GrinderClarke BT 1002 6" Brench GrinderRyobi DP 120 12" Drill Press
Reply:MLA2OFus,I'm sorry to have upset your 11lb dog.  I wonder if he would like to discuss it over a bowl of vittles with my 21 lb Orange Tiger Stripe Tabby.  He's not fat either   MichaelMillermatic 25115" Rockwell Drill Press10" Logan Lathe5hp - 2-stage 80 Gallon CompressorHome Made Sand / Soda Blaster
Reply:383,          I don't think she'd want to tangle w/ your kitty. She doesn't like cats but learned long ago when dicretion is the better part of valor!!! You oughta post a pic of your cat.                              MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Great looking job.  If you get bored I could use an extension on my front porch like yours.