Fusion

We knew from the beginning that the wood walls would need to "fuse" to the metal posts of the less-than-lovely carport.  My first idea was metal strapping. I like that product. It's like, one step up from duct tape. *wink*

Problem is,  when we tried to nail the wood siding to the studs and sill. The bottom sill kept moving inward. Not good.

Time ticked by and I got, what Ford calls, a better idea. "Bolts!" I blurted out. "Let's try that."

Tired, cold, but determined, we drove eight miles into town and discovered Lowes has a nice selection of bolts....kind of pricey, but nice.  We got 8" bolts with hex nuts and washers at the tune of about $4.50 per set X 16 sets, add tax.

Ya know what? It worked great. Those wooden studs fused with the metal posts. Plus, I got to learn how to use a crescent wrench and socket set. Yay! Anyone else ever use a socket set? Way cool.

 












I bought one of these iron stars at Hobby Lobby  for the workshop or barn house. They were originally used as large washers for the bolts and nuts that held old brick buildings together.  Plus this old table would make a great little workbench, don't you think?