LF Carpenter to do this in Trincity area

[drunkenscorpion]

Looking to extend my back lawn walls with a style similar to this. Doesn't seem to difficult, but I need someone to get it done asap. Any help pointing in the right direction would be great.

[nos_specialist]

That would be me, call me at 388-7700

[SMc]

well wasn't that simple for once.

[VJTEK]

Please update the thread with pics after the project is complete.

I'm sure many tuners would like to know how it all worked out and the cost as well

[drunkenscorpion]

Will do.

Nos...will send info as per convo.

[VJTEK]

Thanks much

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

nice design there!
looking forward to seeing it done.

I can't recommend a good, reliable carpenter as I am yet to find one. Do they exist?

[Spitfir3]

guess we will find out once nos gets the gig

[nos_specialist]

We wud see take a look at my DIY recycle thread in the ole talk forum, and check out some chairs i built out of pallets..

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=469323&hilit=diy+recycle

[gt4tified]

nice design there!
looking forward to seeing it done.

I can't recommend a good, reliable carpenter as I am yet to find one. Do they exist?

Yes. but they come at a price that most can’t afford.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

nice design there!
looking forward to seeing it done.

I can't recommend a good, reliable carpenter as I am yet to find one. Do they exist?

Yes. but they come at a price that most can’t afford.

are their prices unreasonable?

[gt4tified]

nice design there!
looking forward to seeing it done.

I can't recommend a good, reliable carpenter as I am yet to find one. Do they exist?

Yes. but they come at a price that most can’t afford.

are their prices unreasonable?

Unreasonable is subjective, just like affordability. What one might think is unreasonable or unaffordable might be different to another. In my experience, I think its less of their prices being unreasonable, but that most cannot afford the prices charged by good, reliable carpenters.

[nos_specialist]

folks i had Kitchen cupboards to build, and the prices carpenters were charging me...i could not afford, so what i ended up doing was buyin all the tools, Table Saws, Routers, Drill press, sanders, planer and a batch of other stuff....i watched a lot of woodworking youtube videos and got crackin, and i took a nice liking to it..right now i am in the process of building my workshop...and i am SURE that as a newbie in the woodworking field in Trinidad..i will do higher quality work than most guys...and i am doin this as a hobby /sideline gig..

[ADONI]

folks i had Kitchen cupboards to build, and the prices carpenters were charging me...i could not afford, so what i ended up doing was buyin all the tools, Table Saws, Routers, Drill press, sanders, planer and a batch of other stuff....i watched a lot of woodworking youtube videos and got crackin, and i took a nice liking to it..right now i am in the process of building my workshop...and i am SURE that as a newbie in the woodworking field in Trinidad..i will do higher quality work than most guys...and i am doin this as a hobby /sideline gig..

Can't blame yuh!
Did the same thing with welding!

[RBphoto]

That project is not simple project DS, and will have to modify the concrete to support a non- concrete structure, but it will look so much better than a plain mortared wall.

folks i had Kitchen cupboards to build, and the prices carpenters were charging me...i could not afford, so what i ended up doing was buyin all the tools, Table Saws, Routers, Drill press, sanders, planer and a batch of other stuff....i watched a lot of woodworking youtube videos and got crackin, and i took a nice liking to it..right now i am in the process of building my workshop...and i am SURE that as a newbie in the woodworking field in Trinidad..i will do higher quality work than most guys...and i am doin this as a hobby /sideline gig..

Can't blame yuh!
Did the same thing with welding!

I don't know how people live without two jobs nowadays.... Same thing with me... Hobby have to make some profit else it is not worth it.

[nos_specialist]

Update there folks... Job Completed ...

i have some under construction pics if you all are interested....but i would hadda get clearance to post it up

[1UZFE]

Pics...

[pugboy]

nice, pics, and type of wood and uv protection coated ?

[ADONI]

That was quick!!!
nos_specialist would appreciate your expert opinion for pugboy question.
I am building a sliding gate for home and would like to use wood on the bottom half of the gate.
I was thinking of going by Saran Sampath for some green heart and probably coat it with some Thomspon's water seal. How does that sound?
Thanks!

[nos_specialist]

That sounds great, but pricey..but its a good way to go...i have pics of a gate with wooden inserts if you would like to see it.




















and by the way....I am nooo expert ...

[RBphoto]

Sweet.

[pugboy]

I am yet to see one of them sealers, varnish etc which lasts more than a year or two without degradation and loss of finish which is not recoverable by painting again,
usually some mold gets in and original color etc is gone.

Fiberglass resin might be a good alternative but pricey and messy to apply.

[drunkenscorpion]

Will take photos after the wall is painted and upload. Nos did a good job. Still early tho...lol. Rain testing it out for now.

[nos_specialist]

I am yet to see one of them sealers, varnish etc which lasts more than a year or two without degradation and loss of finish which is not recoverable by painting again,
usually some mold gets in and original color etc is gone.

Fiberglass resin might be a good alternative but pricey and messy to apply.

Nothing lasts forever, and wooden walls DO need maintenance..so every year hit it a coat to protect it.

[drunkenscorpion]

Guys, looking to do an amendment to this job. Need it built higher and eliminate the spaces. Primarily for privacy purposes now. It was aesthetically pleasing, however my neighbors can see straight through still. Nos is no longer available for this, so does anyone else know of a carpenter that can do it?

[handsomeRob2837]

Post some pics of what nos do na

[rspann]

Marine (spar) varnish or epoxy works good. Made for salt spray and harsh conditions.

[black start]

runs some pics nuh opie, or nos