KCs workshop Bonney Wrenches, 2020 build Challenge

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Now that the two wall sections are flat and secure, I can place the stair stringer against the wall to determine where it will fit on the lower front wall section.



I used the stringer as a guide and traced the bottom portion on the exterior of the front wall section.



At this point many are saying, "Why did he mark the pencil line on the front"?

The answer is quite simple.

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When the stairs are installed, the pencil line won't be seen. Most importantly, it gives me the reference location on the wall so I get the angle correctly.




I turned the wall over and measured to the middle and drew in the door using one of my old door blanks.



More in a few.

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I like using a metal square with cutting short straight lines.



The bottom line is the one I cut as I want the office door to hang over the same as the two bay doors.



Back in a few. Time to grab a Diet Pepsi.

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Now the office door is cut in and the stair stringer is just where I wanted it. This plan came together.  Now the owner of the junk yard can leave the office, go upstairs and perhaps partake in some afternoon delight.

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The front window was measured and cut in as well.



Front wall is now finished.



Done for today.

[PRR Modeler]

Excellent Tom.  Hope to see you Saturday.

[jerryrbeach]

Tom,


As usual, thorough explanation and great execution. 

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:

It's looking real nice so far.

Karl

[postalkarl]

Hey Tom:
You may not know this. I'm not sure. Those small squares are not windows they are small vents. There are three along the top of the sign on the front wall as seen in the FSM pic. Looks like you are adding a 2nd story am I right. Can't wait to see what you do with this.

Karl

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Excellent Tom.  Hope to see you Saturday.

Curt,

Thank you my friend. I'll see ya Saturday.

Tom

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Tom,


As usual, thorough explanation and great execution.

Jerry,

Thank you, much appreciate the comment.

Tom 

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Hey Tom:
You may not know this. I'm not sure. Those small squares are not windows they are small vents. There are three along the top of the sign on the front wall as seen in the FSM pic. Looks like you are adding a 2nd story am I right. Can't wait to see what you do with this.

Karl

Karl,

Thank you for the compliment.

I knew the vents were high on the front wall. Yes, I did mention in a previous post that a second story will be added. I'm anxious to see how it turns out as well. Either way, this is a fun build, er, kit bash, er, I really mean scratch build. 

Below is the photo I took in 2016  when visiting the F&SM. You can clearly see the three vents.

Tom 

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I finished cutting in the door and windows for the first floor this morning.

This is about where I want the windows located.



I drew center lines on the rear of the wall section.



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A test fit to make sure they look like they fit here. 




I then cut in a small attic window along with the regular windows.



This is when I realized I cut in the windows on the wrong wall section.

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[Janbouli]

OOOOOOPS