Deck Post 3 Support Posts

Mini Post: Deck Rebuild –

By Wayne Halm –

After leveling it was time to put in the support posts.  I bought some concrete blocks – and to my horror, discovered that I would have to cut them to fit.

Cutting concrete blocks was new to me, I had never done it before.  But the guy at Home Depot said I could do it if I bought a diamond encrusted saw blade.  (Sally commented that it seemed like a waste of good diamonds.)

I had no confidence – and no choice – so I got the blade.

The blade worked as advertised.  I was delighted.  Cutting the blocks was as easy  as cutting wood.  In a couple of hours I had the support posts in place.

I thought the posts looked pretty good.  You might notice that I caved in and built temporary steps for my dogs.

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Here is the magic saw blade.

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Cutting the blocks was a dusty process, but I was happy with the results.  Then I stood back and took the picture.

Yep, I left the door open – and yep, dust covered everything in the den!  It will take me a while to live that one down. 

Still, I have another “first” behind me, and the deck is progressing.  Check back tomorrow and see what happens next.

Then – Come play golf with me.

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