thursday the 20th's set by step break down part 4
13. This process of combining and adding form ply continues until the 'back' side is covered.
13a. Here is an 'inside' view.
14. Because this wall is as long as it is, we need to use a 'strongback' to appease the Gods. Because the grade is lower on the outside than it is on the inside, Grant built a small throne upon which our outside strongback shall sit.
15. Here is the strong back sitting on its throne. A piece of 1/2 inch "ready rod" is affixed to the foundation and passed through the strong back. Through the magic of nuts, we are able move the strong back close to and away from the form work as necessary.
13a. Here is an 'inside' view.
14. Because this wall is as long as it is, we need to use a 'strongback' to appease the Gods. Because the grade is lower on the outside than it is on the inside, Grant built a small throne upon which our outside strongback shall sit.
15. Here is the strong back sitting on its throne. A piece of 1/2 inch "ready rod" is affixed to the foundation and passed through the strong back. Through the magic of nuts, we are able move the strong back close to and away from the form work as necessary.
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