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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:53 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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I've got the flats framed and the trannies up. I am second guessing myself on the spacing for the joists(between the templates)
I was thinking about one ft. apart and maybe tighten up to 6" in the "impact zone".
So far I have been able to use only scraps and with my budget the less I spend on framing the more likely I will be able to get skatelight( or something similar) for the final layer.
Its a vert ramp, so I'm looking at alot of material and every $ I can save makes a big difference to getting this thing done.
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:37 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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I use an 8" spacing on everything except really really tight tranny, then I go 6".
I also make a 'T' joist every 24", so when you put your second layer on (staggered 2' from the first layer), there is more 'meat' to screw into.
And I always overlap all seams.
Craigslist can really be your friend when searching for a cheaper alternative to buying fresh new wood straight from an outlet.
Hit me up if you come up on any other ???'s... |
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:56 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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That's what I figured.....After doing a mock up I'll go 8" centers. I like the "T" idea. I usually just double up every 2 ft., but the "T" will offer way more bearing. Thanks.
I troll craigslist regularly. So far no luck |
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:20 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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yeah, even just 2x4's make a good t-joist, but you can always use a 2x6 on the bottom of the T if it'll give you any more confidence...
i know some guys like to put on the 2nd layer diagonally just to give better seam coverage, but it's a little more time consuming and takes more cuts especially around the outsides and lip of the ramp. |
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:34 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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I am sourcing out a final layer called paperstone. Apparently its available in custom sizes. I would love to stager the final layer by a foot from all the sub layers.
It has to be solid. I've been totally spoiled skating crete for the last decade or so. |
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:43 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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paperstone, eh?
sounds like it is very similar to skate-lite or ramp armor in terms of the materials - phenolic resin...
love to hear how it is as a skating surface if you go with it...
definitely gonna need a plunge router and a v-bit to countersink that! (best method I've found other than having it factory pre-counter-sunk) |
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:00 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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There is a mini I know of that used it. I've been offered a session before I invest. It maybe too slippery for me. The skatelight I've skated isn't my favorite surface. I like the durablilty though.
It is a "green" version of skatelight.
Paperstone is a fraction of the price. It made me realize how much of a scam skatelight is. The product is good,but it so over priced. I guess they will charge what the market will bare. |
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:18 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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yeah, that's why we're usually using Ramp Armor over Skate-lite these days, as it's significantly cheaper, but still over $100/sheet.
We tried Ramp X a few years back but they had trouble with consistency of size and color. I think they went out of business shortly after that.
Sure would be nice if there was a comparable product that came in around half the price... |
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:01 am |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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I'll let you know how the paperstone goes. |
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:40 am |
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Skatelite is a scam. WAY overpriced. |
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