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Forum: The Mud Box 07-14-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
Technically, yes. Since I am not near any body of...

Technically, yes. Since I am not near any body of salt water, I doubt that I will ever see any. Aluminum is pretty amazing.
Afco makes some great columns in various materials. Good stuff.
Forum: The Mud Box 07-13-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
Done! It took a while, but I finally decided to...

Done! It took a while, but I finally decided to install the new post on a 100 deg. F day. Let’s just say that post didn’t have to wait for its first rain to get wet. :suspect:

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I like its...
Forum: The Mud Box 05-11-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
I am going with the Afco Endura 3.5 in x 3.5 inch...

I am going with the Afco Endura 3.5 in x 3.5 inch square aluminum column. It already comes factory powder-coated. I just have to make my own two load distribution plates from some 1/8 or 1/4 in...
Forum: The Mud Box 05-09-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
Thanks for your replies, Shawn and CX. I...

Thanks for your replies, Shawn and CX.

I shall replace that old ugly post, repair the wall and place a new one on top. Best solution. CX made it clear what he thinks of the aesthetic value of the...
Forum: The Mud Box 05-07-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
Turns out my support post goes all the way down...

Turns out my support post goes all the way down to the foundation. Having been encased in this brick wall has led to the post’s bottom four inches rotting out.
Most of the post that was encased is...
Forum: The Mud Box 03-29-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
Hi Shawn and Dan. Thanks for your feedback. ...

Hi Shawn and Dan. Thanks for your feedback.

Seems like I am going to stick to the CX method for now. It’s a stinkin’ old post in front of my old house and no fancy vintage car. :D If I decide to...
Forum: The Mud Box 03-28-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
I will follow your advice and post a follow-up...

I will follow your advice and post a follow-up once I complete the project. Ospho and Rustoleum rusty metal primer plus paint it is.

The paint on my post is actually confirmed lead based....
Forum: The Mud Box 03-27-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
I will try Ospho. Found it on Amazon. Seems like...

I will try Ospho. Found it on Amazon. Seems like a good rust converter.
How do you prepare the workpiece for the treatment? Just remove the loose rust and flaking paint with a wire brush? Or go all...
Forum: The Mud Box 03-26-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,687
Posted By makethatkerdistick
Rust treatment of metal support post

I have got this metal post that helps prop up my front porch. On the base there is a lot of flaking rust that has eaten into the groove between the post’s base and the post itself. The whole thing...
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