Tu Project..

[Leonard]

planning a meeting of the minds...(or at least whats left of them)

Saturday Dec.8 around 10am..

weather.. forecasting 61.. mostly cloudy..(which could mean rain)..

If you have an Idea or can help with the labor, your more then welcome to come..

so far there has been a couple of guys who is willing to help..need more.. need input...

there has been a few ideas tossed around..but opinions are good too...

you are more then welcome to call me (417-779-8061)..

Leonard..

PS.. we may even end up ripping a lip or two!!

[Phil Lilley]

The problem with replacing the treads is that they are bolted and not nailed or screwed. Never noticed until I got on my hands and knees and looked. Removing them is going to easier than installing the new treads. There's also talk about replacing the 2 rocks at the bottom with something more stable... concrete? Problem there is washing.

[perchjerker]

I'm toying with the ida of coming down this weekend. If I do you can count on me being there @ 10:00am .If needed sooner I'll watch for you from the lake. Hope I can help . The Old Perchjerker Jim

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

I'm working the 8th, but could help with some labor when the time comes if it's after that. I'll watch this post for updates.

John

[perchjerker]

Weatherman says come on down. See you at the steps Saturday 10am or in the water Fri. and early Sat. morning. "Death To All Giant Squids"

[Leonard]

Hey Guys...

Im still on for Saturday.. but Momma made plans too.. Breakfast with Santa... I told I was to old for that... WAP right up side the head... I thought she was telling me ... I was such a good big this year.. not only is he bringing me presents... but is buying me breakfast too...

I will be there around 10am (maybe just after)..

I had an idea or two pop in to my head..

Leonard

[Phil Lilley]

Leonard- sorry I didn't make it- had to work the office. What did you guys decide?

[Leonard]

Well let me start by thanking Mike, Sandy (from Harrison Ark) and Rodney for coming and helping with the measurement and assistance..

The stairs stats:

20 foot in lenth... the bottom runners are 2x12..

posts are 4x4 (6 posts)

6 2x4 side board 20 foot

2 2x6 rail (the top)

3 foot 2in wide

16 steps... there are 2 boards at the top step/ all step are 2x10

32 brackets holding the steps

the cable at the bottom (guessing 3/4in about 15 long)

the are 2 cable clamps..

nuts and Bolts (still figure those out)

(NOTE: the only thing we didnt measurewas the height up to the hand rails)

we decide to leave the lenth the same.

but we are going to widen it to 3' 6" (4in)... if possible***

next with the extra inches (width) I think it would be a good idea to add a center board under the step.

post (we talked about this).. I think putting in 6x6 post would make for sturder stairs.

I still think all the brackets, nuts, bolts ect. need to be replaced completely.. some are rusted.. others are shot.. some could possibly be reused.. (we can decide that when we have them apart)

The railroad tie at the top needs taken out and replaced it is starting to get rot spots on it... didnt spend much time looking at that.. notice it after we did everything else..

at the bottom..

I think concreting a set of step is a good idea.. but building the frame/ setting the concrete/ and getting it to dry. on top of moving the rocks out.

The idea came out to have a platform off the bottom of the steps. Then concrete in a 3 sided set of steps. (measurements are still being out!)

Down side.

we would have to set the frame.. hope no water runs and get the concrete in quickly.. but we may need to add calcuim to the mix to help it withstand the water that will be on it.. (I hope I said that right!!)

I think a list of volunteers needs to be started...

(who/ what they can bring as for as tools)

there has been a few guys come and say they could help...

but I think we are looking at a weeks worth of work to be done it 2 days..

Leonard..

I have more details Tuesday night...

If anyone thinks they can draw a blue print (or a to-scale print).. up for this.. you are welcome to call me and we can work out plans (417-779-8061)...

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

When are you looking at putting this into motion? Depending on the date If I can, I sure will be there.

John